Craftsman 917.274352 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualiCRnFTSMnN°iLAWN TRACTOR16.0 HP, 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.274352This product has a low emission en

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N HREVERSE NEUTRAL HIGHENGINE

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

• The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATrACH-MENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor

6. When engine starts, leave throttlecontrol in choke position until enginewarms up and begins to run roughly.Once rough running begins, imme-diately

FILL IN DATESCheck Brake OperaUonCheck Tire Pressure _ _Check Operator Presence andT ROS Systems I_R check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_6 V'Sharpen/R

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed

• The blade can be sharpened with a fileor on a grinding wheel. Do not attemptto sharpen while on the mower.• To check blade balance, you will need a5

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslightly and turning counterclockwise.4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.5. After oil has drained complete

1. With engine cool, remove filter andplug fuel line sections.2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuelline with arrow pointing towards carbu-retor

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspensionarms. Slide mower out from under trac-tor.IMPORTANT" If an attachment other thanthe mower deck is to be mo

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be re-placed without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides and keepers.6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALLMOWER" in this section of

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cableto the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) offully charged battery.3. Connect the other end of the BLACKcable (D) to good c

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.,_.WARNING: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will notturn o

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCORRECTIONCAUSE1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2. Thr

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw°!ng objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions co

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352SCHEMATICSEAT SWITCHiREVERSE SWITCH_-_-_ -- -- _ SHORTING CONNECTORNOT IN REVERSEIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT &q

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352ELECTRICAL2226IIIIIIIII32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 BoltHsx Hd 1/4-20 uncx 3/48 176689 BoxBatteryFender

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274352CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES262a39278207263s2o920823714383414534

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Stamping2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 BumperHood/Dash9

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352GROUND DRIVE26 27/' 1drlve-fender.stlL4136

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 63(See Bre

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274352STEERING ASSEMBLY\steedng ol.lt 6438

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 SteeringWheel2 175131 AxleAssembly3 169840 SpindleAssembly,L.H

II. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents, which canresult in severe injury or death. Opera-tion o

ENGINE3140TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274352UI78 _ 38332337381433 29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresterenglne-bs.1cy1_494O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123170545177204084 13735213 16529114 14845623 16983729 13718031 18775032 14052733

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352SEAT ASSEMBLY12seaLIt.knob_9KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1887162 1801663 711106164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 170006

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352DECALS9771016201113KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1933082 1892443 1961325 1958796 1336447 1935459 16320410 15643911 179128DESCRIP

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274352LIFT ASSEMBLY752348I,I' i'III./ /1191319182015lift-rh.1piece 344

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift3 105767X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352MOWER DECK67_""" 4068.1464 149 I42_deck_man-t -path._32118292746

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274352MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD624O086 1780248 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 138971

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.274352PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CO _71B87O 6A115129157I79Model et S&rlelI Chiffralcl J48

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transa

• Remove gas-powered equipment fromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on theground. If this is not possible, thenrefuel such equipment with a portable

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E1358 ENGINE GASKET SET943O001 524_ 8420 1266 0F[ 1019 LABEL KIT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E112704311 1266A O121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT51_ 104 _ 1270 231&

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 6971

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274352BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 283H07,TYPE NUMBER 0399-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION337 49

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1O11. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.2. Hold page before you so that its left

Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems,no matter who made it, no

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacityand Type:Oil TypeAPI-SG-SL):Oil Capacity:1.25 UnleadedRegularSAE 30 (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°FW/Filter 3.

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheelmummmn (1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 4(1) Large Flat Washer©(1) 5/16 Lock Washer_ Steedng WheelAdapterISteeringBootSteeringE

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper

7. Slide seat until a comfortable positionis reached which allows you to pressclutch/brake pedal all the way down.8. Get off seat without moving its a