Craftsman 917.274390 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN°LAWN TRACTOR18.0 HP,42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.274390i_ This 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 literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L I'.,,IREVERSE NEUT

KN OW YOU R TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

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

TOWINGCARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-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

MAI.TE.A.CESC.EDU'EAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE/_///_'_ E RVICED ATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence and

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requiresmorethanfive (5) feettostop at highestspeedin highe

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancingblade. The lobes of the center hole mayappear to be centered, but are not.• Slide blade on to an unthreaded porti

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

MUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler andspark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-ate a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLUG(S)Replace spark

_ ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gear

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged"Idler PulleysMandrelPulleyNut "A"Jam NutTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with

EngineClutchingCenterKeeperStationary IdlerTransaxleTRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-TRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shif

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSEORDER -1. BLACK cable first from chassis andthen from the fully charged battery.2. RED cable last from both batteries.Weak or

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._IWARNING: Never store

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE CORRECTION1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2. Th

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

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27439002831 193372AMMETER FUSE(OPTIONAL)SOLENOID STARTERIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF M+G+

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390/ \24 41 :::_/ I/ I2226//IIIIIII482993\34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 176689 Box Battery Fe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES212__3O26159312092526@/5283927820820726209208209132093310206 2091438363714534 26chassis-Laser

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1259101113141718242526282930313334353738396414214515920620720820921

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390GROUND DRIVE= 2 626 353625343722 2627drlve-fender, stlt 4638

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 63(See Breakdown) 642 146682 Spring Br

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390STEERING ASSEMBLY1-\3_/ ... $ ... J s476567 6767\15 40 -tsteering pl.lt 5843I _ _\ 43/ / s2 / /30 t f4O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 Steering Wheel2 175131 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly,

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2743902137262382381i14134KEYNO.OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterPARTNO. DESCRIPTIONengine-bs, lcyl 491 1705452 17720

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390SEAT ASSEMBLY10seat_It.knob_91258_ 86f21KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.1887161801667111061619131610145006STD5414371241

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390131112lO161320KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 193308 Decal2 189100 Decal3 186280 Decal4 186281 Decal5 193559 Dec

LIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390111332651913132031 \.32KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaf

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390MOWER DECK464__2 55.146142_1475619f 2142 D man-t-path stlt 3\213_10 _,9_18ii212918232425262746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 34 721106122 STD533107

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A29B97_ 70 6A15 29B 7t_/ _ 35821147184135134293515741A (_MODEL and SE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274390PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transax

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerand refuel it on theground.If this is not possible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwith a portablecontainer

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1d .Jl27_684 11 __ 884_9_I 1330REPA,RMANUALI 307_ 1264_'1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E19142381022103z102210236170@3554_65453_1095 VALVE GASKET SET61

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1-108231127 O1091118692 _142_ 117_1o6105137276 @95043111266 09

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 697

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274390BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777, TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION309 6

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONL_O1ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._ ARNING: To avoid serious injury,

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasolineCapacity1.25Unleadedand Type: RegularOilType SAE 30 (above32°F)'API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Fil

SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 4_ Steering WheelAdapter' I I i(1) Large Flat Washer©(1) 5/16 Lock WasherSteeringBootStee

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. Slideseat until a comfortablepositionis reachedwhich allowsyou to pressclutch/brakepedalall the way down.8. Getoff seatwithout movingits ad-justed