Craftsman 917.274762 User Manual

Owner’s ManualLAWN TRACTOR18.5 HP, 42” Mower Electric Start Automatic TransmissionModel No. 917.274762Pillili**This product has a low emission engine

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutt

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.RN|-|Ll\l 4»REVERSENE

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELSGauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operatin

TO OPERATE ON HILLS^WARNING; Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from th

5. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in e

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICEDATESCheck Brake Operation✓✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Presence a

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATION if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest spe

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance Schedule...18Safety Rules...

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.• Slide blade on to an unthreaded por

Oil Drain Valve3.4.5.6.7.8.Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. To open, pull out on the drain valve. After oil

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSAWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set pa

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on Idler pulley bolt and secure with small retainer spring.9. install belt onto engine pulley.TO LEVEL MOWER

3. Install mower (See “To install Mower” in this section of this manual).MandrelWith parking brake “Engaged”TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.1. L

!f “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT; Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicl

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed

STORAGEimmediately 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.AcAUTION: Never

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety ins

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART;See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start 1. Out of fuel.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power(cont.)6. Faulty

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART;See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will not rotate1.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762SCHEMATIC02a36_193374/390_^BATTERYolili |iöSOLENOIDFUSECOSTARTER-oo...I...¡-YJoPmIGNITiON SWITCHPOSITION CIRCU

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762ELECTRICAL2234

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 176689 Box Battery16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES25936

TRACTOR -CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES- MODEL NUMBER 917.274762KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/45 155272

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transmission (See Breakdown) 69 142432 Screw

SAFETY RULESII. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762STEERING ASSEMBLY-38-97—3440

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly Cast Iron3 169840 Spindle

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762ENGINEKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170545X505 Control, Throttle/Choke37 137040 Line, Fue

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART NO. NO.12345678910 111805971801667111061619131610145006STD541437124181X170006161913161418018

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762DECALS10KEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 193307 Decai, Oper. Instr. 14 160396 Decal, V-Belt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/13 STD624008

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274762MOWER DECKKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"48 133944 Was

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274762HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-051048

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274762HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Kit, Main Ho

SAFETY RULES• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274762BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-El1019 LABEL KIT1058 OWNER’S MANUALI 1036 EMISSION l

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TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274762BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-El240187c?-601^118527977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET137512

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274762BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-ElKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274762BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777,TYPE NUMBER 0299-ElKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIP

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Get it fixed, at your home or ours!Your HomeFor repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooli

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity and Type:2.0 GallonsUnleadedRegularOil Type (API-SG-SL):SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F)Oil Capacity

UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.8. Get off seat without moving i