Craftsman 917.274953 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMRN'IGARDEN TRACTOR21.0 HP, 46" MowerElectric Start6 SpeedModel No.917.274953I _ This product has a low emission e

These symbols may appear on your tractor or In literature supplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWA

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yo

The operationof anytractor can resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe Jeyes,whichcan resultin severeeye damage. Alwayswear safetyIglasses or eye shields

The cutting height range is approximately1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea-sured from the ground to the blade tipwith the engine not run

TO TRANSPORT• Raise attachment lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor, besure gearshift lever isin

• The attachments and ground drive cannow be used. If the engine does notaccept the load, restart the engine andallow it to warm up for one minuteusin

REGULARSERVICE i_'(/"¢W_/CWr,'/CWr//CP'(fCWr_,t'_,;_r SERVICE DATESCheckBrokeOpemUonCheo_ Tire p_ _1_R c_ _ u_ F=_ra 1_5 IfT

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high s

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery boltstight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.NOTE: The odginal equi

ENGINE OIL FILTERReplace the engine oil filter every seasonor every other oil change if the tractor isused more than 100 hours in one year.AIR FILTERY

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

WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYi_ SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place ge

NOTE: To assist in locating hole inflanged pin, the hole in pin is inline withnotch on head of pin. If necessary, movemower side-to-side to give space

TO REPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELTMOWERDRIVEBELTREMOVAL1. Parktractoron a levelsurface.Engageparkingbrake.2. RemovescrewsfromLH. mandrelcoverand removecover.3.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake.1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BEL

4. Road test tractorfor proper stoppingdistance as stated above. Readjust ifnecessary. If stopping distance is stillgreater than six (6) feet In highe

Jam NutsTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL -1. Block up axle securely.2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal.3. Re

Terminal..::; exAccess :: _ _ _ BoltDoor:----'_'fl_ _ _' ][----Positivei L_ _L (Red)Terminal_ I _. _ CableGuard "_ _ "(_egb_i

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not benecessary, check adjustment as de-scribed below bef

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._CAUTION: Never store the tracto

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 andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscoul

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE.2.3.4.5.6.7. Dirty fuel filter.8. Stale or dirty f

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHea

SCHEMATICTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953lAMMETERi;wrrcHREOSOLEN_DST_TERIGNmON s_CHO_ M+G+A1 _÷ B+A|I L+A2ON B+A1 NONE+E+AIWIRING I_U_TED C_SNO_: IF

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2749531229l33T ...IIII34

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES138158371736

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEYNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.1 180372 Rail,Frame RH 672 175282 Drawbar,Gt 684 73680700

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953GROUND DRIVE28\39362769329\66 4762438

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 1500354 1749050

DO:• Mow up and down slopes, not across.• Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs,etc.• Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Uneventerrain could overtum

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953STEERING ASSEMBLY2O2334312742// /I /\ I784O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1397682 1785573 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6_66H7 121748X8 120000299 121232X10 74781044

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2749532521 _ 201639KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Engine(See Breakdown)KohlerModel No.CV624-655772 149723 Muffl

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953SEATASSEMBLY5KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1805972 1801663 14O6755 145OO66 STD5414377 124181X8 17187710 18018612 121246X13 121248

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27495391161"_1915841012 1KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1774232 1640853 1717024 1717035 1495166 1336448 1774159 1632O410 1564

LIFT ASSEMBLY4O39TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.27495342 4336 73343123KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.I 121006X RodAsm., Lever 32 1371502 1800

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953MOWER DECK45\46 49I49 4146116 117>3O321911721261846

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.I 156948 DeckWeldment 36 STD5510373 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953TRANSAXLE7 23_. 28 29$748

TRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4197R2 12O00O343 4199R4 42161:15 4215R6 4217R7 1747288 740206529 7392M10 13726111 49asP,1

• Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople before mowing. Stop machine ifanyone enters the area.• Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blad

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I_--13I4CRANKCAS_O_IgO5O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577HEADNALVF./BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPENUMBER65577IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Is_-VAIR INTAKE JBLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I14--&a

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577IGNmON/CHARGINGBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577STARTING SYSTEM J/3b|OIL PAN/LUBRICATION J54

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577STARTING SYSTEMOIL PAN/LUBRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRI

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPENUMBER65577CRANKSHAFT JEXHAUST IFUEL SYSTEM I/1® _p7 8 lf0 9 "_ /_ _/.#,,_8 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274953KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPENUMBER65577CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (include

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above.2. Hold page before you so that Its left edg

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasolineCapacityand Type:Oil TypeAPI-SF-SJ):Oil Capacity:5 GallonsUnleadedRegularSAE 10W30(above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)W/Fil

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Video CassetteFor Future UseKeys(2) KeysSlope SheetYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette beforeyou begin.When

ADJUST SEATI. Raise seat and loosen adjustmentknobs.2. Lower seat into operating position andsit in seat.3. Slide seat until a comfortable positionis

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting