Craftsman 917.274650 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN°LAWN TRACTOR19.0 HP,42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.274650i_ his product has a low emission eng

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 NEUTR

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 approxi-mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool seasonand to over 3 inches during hot months.For healthier and better

TO OPERATEON HILLS,_WARNING: Do not drive up or downhills with slopes greater than 15 ° and donot drive across any slope. Use the slopeguide at the ba

,Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to start position and releasekey as soon as engine starts. Donot run starter continuously for morethan

F,LL,.DATESAS COMPLETE ...REGULARSERV,OE f y4 TSERV'OE DATESCheck Brake Operation _ _.0Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT ROS S

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

• The bladecanbe sharpenedwith a fileor on a grindingwheel. Do not attemptto sharpenwhile on the mower.• Tocheckbladebalance,youwill needa5/8" di

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

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

IN-LINE FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter should be replaced onceeach season. If fuel filter becomesclogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-retor, replacemen

_ 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

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

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and rollbelt around electric clutch and ontoengine pulley.4. Install belt through stationary idler andclutching i

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equippedwith a 12 volt system. The other vehiclemust also be a 12 volt system. Do not useyour tractor battery to start othe

ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement ofthe emission control devices and systems,which are being done at the customers ex-pense, may be performed

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._ICAUTION: 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 centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power 1. Cutting too mu

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 centerMower blades willnot rotatePROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION1. R

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650SCHEMATIC02843 193389IGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF M+G+A1_UN/OVERRID_ B+A1RUN B+A1 L+A2START

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES21710_9O31209420911209 __2092092_ 1142 9chassis-stealth,stlt 3354/_ 58158646O603_74 1454278j

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar9 193635X428 Dash10 72140608 Bolt

T_CTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650GROUND DRIVEJ26 12315151loo52d rive-f end e_,stlt_4736

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 57 130801(See Breakdown) 59 1

STEERINGTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650/ :L _ 38_39/ J L ',i_1/ /88J/,/I296568 67 67/ 671343/t \/ / //J/ 8\ I l(_steering stealth prem 1238

STEERINGTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186094X428 Wheel Steering2 184706 Axle Asm3 169840 Spindle Asm LH4 169839 Spin

I1.SLOPE OPERATIONSlopesare a majorfactor relatedto lossofcontrolandtip-overaccidents,which canresultinsevereinjury or death. Opera-tion on all slopes

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,27465021143832374129\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester,10513Iengine-kohler 41KEY PARTNO. NO.1 176636X5052 19161134 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650SEAT ASSEMBLY18/"/"]\11517 12seat It knob 14IKEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.180598180166STD52371019131610145

DECALS18TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2746501116 3 13 21 4 112110242O 761512KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1874072 1380473 1940234 1940245 1603966 1460467 1791289 19

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650LIFT ASSEMBLY41461119133213321913320 . 61718 20KEYNO.1234567111213151617PARTNO.179504159476188822120000021921162112

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650MOWER DECK_ 68 ._I-4o €'_ _'f144 ,_45ls9_ _lso "-'-140117134192 ___1924 149619/_ 21292128116232

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 182032 Mower Housing 46 1377292 STD533107 Bolt 5

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A95184293536_ODEL and SERIALNUMBERS HERE7942A46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 7721472 780086A3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 0002CRANKCASE 1@ 2724 _ 259J0J5j31248

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 0002HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerand refuelit ontheground.If this is not possible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentwith a portablecontainer,r

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 0002mGNmTmONIELECTRmCALJ!Q j4!7 !8_!6 !2_8BLOWER HOUSmNG AND BAFFLES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 0002IGNITION/ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 20 162 02-S Scree

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 00022OIL PAN/LUBRICATiON It5/t4'_3 ... ' it5\\j352

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 0002STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION20 098 01-S Starter ass

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 0002CRANKSHAFT !EXHAUST !FUEL SYSTEM54

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274650KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER SV590, TYPE NUMBER 0002CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12320 014 14-S Crankshaft (i

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 4.0Capacityand UnleadedType: RegularOilType SAE10W30(above32°F'API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: 3.0 P

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

(1) Oil DrainTubeFor FutureUseKeysSlope Sheet(2) Keys

Yournewtractor hasbeenassembledat the factory.When rightor left handis mentionedin this manual,it meanswhen youare in the oper-ating position(seatedbe

6. Start the engine. After engine hasstarted, move throttle control to idleposition.7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full"BRAKE" position