Craftsman 917.274822 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMIIH°ILAWN TRACTOR18.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.274822[_ his product has a low emi

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-rect 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 HREVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOWG

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREADTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yo

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

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELSGauge wheels are properly adjustedwhen they are slightly off the ground whenmower is at the desired cutting height inoperating p

TO OPERATE ON HILLS_ILWARNING: Do not drive up or downhills with slopes greater than 15 ° and donot drive across any slope. Use the slopeguide at the

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first timeor if the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel fromthe t

NOTE: During this step there will be nomovement of drive wheels. The air is beingremoved from hydraulic drive system.5. Move motion control lever to n

FILL IN DATES /_/_X'x_'_/_ _ "AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_ _4 _/_/O.Oq._"REGULAR SERVICE /_r/_'_r_VSERVICE DATESC hh:; kkBirakp r?sP

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

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

NOTE: Do not use a nailfor balancingblade. The lobesof the centerhole mayappearto becentered,but are not.• Slidebladeonto an unthreadedportionof the s

Oil Drain ValveClosedandLockedPositionYellow CaDrain Tube3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslightly and turning counterclockwise.4. To open, pull

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

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

7. Push clutch cable housing guide intobracket, slide collar onto guide andsecure with large retainer spring.8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on

BELT INSTALLATION -1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleysand idler pulleys2. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides.3. In

Engine Pulley _L_Clutching --I\Stationary _[----_,-i _ IIICenter Span II__--J--.[Keeper.-------_ _Transmission II__P_LInput Pulley/_TRANSAXLE MOTION C

If "jumper cables" are used for emergencystarting, follow this procedure:IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equippedwith a 12 volt system. The other

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._CAUTION: Never store t

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 centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngi

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION_ower blades willmot rotate_oor

SCHEMATIC02836 193374 / 380TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822SOLENOIDIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF M+G+A1RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1B+A1

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2748229O/4122i \!isIt1193372 ROSIiI\ /2855\\II\\iii !ii ii34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 186491 Box, Battery16 17613

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2592602582082731820'__2752783958 278209208/2_2O62092096O74208chassis-Laser-It.stir 4636

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9 193511X

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 Transmission (See Breakdown) 69 142432Hydro Gear Model 31

II. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopesarea majorfactor relatedto lossofcontroland tip-overaccidents,which canresultin severeinjuryor death. Opera-tionon all slopes

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822STEERING ASSEMBLY-7--97_\ +_-- i__],- +.+¢ i-- _y++ _+_-/+_] -!_3644_488L2946685582 ./___$40 89_15 15 :_+ t_+_T 215

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 186093X4282 1847063 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X8 1200002910 17512111 STD551137

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2748223139I32 788172621429OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresterengine-bs.lcyl 30KEYNO.1234131423293132333437PARTNO.17054

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822SEAT ASSEMBLY\\14_1017 12seat It.knob 1// /IiIiIiIiI21KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1887192 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450066

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27482216\73 2 211114515--22191413KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1564392 1863673 1863665 1890206 1336447 1939618 1791289 18657211 19

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822LIFT ASSEMBLY711419\132019 / 1531 \.32lift-rh=1piece3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 159460 Lift Leve

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822MOWER DECKi147 i30113 111@116_211g56f19 2142 D man-t-path stlt 321\2829.117_1162746

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Housing 56 1657232 STD533107 Bolt

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510II120_10-\9\_119/126128778m75\8088 \L13069\58/25471076 SEALANT57 20W50 OIL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274822HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170351 Kit, Main HousingMain Housing, Machine

• 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 917.274822BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E13073_358 ENGINE GASKET SET1220_ 6170868943 o02

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1914102310221022238617054_65453_351119_,1095 VA

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1305A6431267968801_ 544_803_ 310 1_ 5o_579 _ _&

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274822BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 3.5 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F)Oil Capacity

SteeringWheel InsertSteeringBoot(1) Hex Bolt R5/16-18 x 4Steering Wheel(1) Large Flat WasherSteeringWheel Adapter(1) 5/16 Lock WasherSeat(1) Washer_h

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

6. Lower seat into operating position andsit in seat.7. Slide seat until a comfortable positionis reached which allows you to pressclutch/brake pedal