Craftsman 917.274030 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMIIN°21.0 HE 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.274030i_] his product has a mowemission engine which o

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on yourtractorwere overin-fiated at the factoryfor shipping purposes.Correcttire pressureis importantfor bestcutting perf

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

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHINSOWNER'SMANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERATmNGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwi

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 bet

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-rvIENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tract

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)6. When engine starts, leave throttlecontrol in choke position until enginewarms up and begins to run roughly.

F,LL,, DATESAS COMPLETE ...REGULARSERV,OE f y4 yA TS ERV'CEDATESCheck Brake Operation _1_ t_Check Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT In

TRACTORAlways observe safety rutes when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATmONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

BATT E RYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan automotive ch

Warranty...2SafetyRules...3ProductSpecifications...

ENGmNEOraLFmLTERReplacethe engineoilfilter everyseasonor everyother oil changeifthe tractor isused morethan 100 hours in oneyear.AmRFmLTERYourenginewi

_ 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 HOUSmNGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"from trunnion on both front links. Tightennut "E" on both front links an equal num-ber of t

TO REPLACE MOTmON DRmVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparking brake. For assistance, there is abelt installation guide decal on bottom

TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BAT-TERY,_kWARNmNG: Lead-acid batteries gen-erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flameand smoking materials away from bat-t

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by any n

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._I, CAUTmON: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in marluam unmess directed to Sears service centerHard to startEngine wiii notturn overEngine clicks but

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service centerCAUSE CORRECTmON1.1. Cutting too much grass/toofast.2.

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

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service centerMower blades wiiinot rotatePROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON1. R

SCHEMATmCTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030•llllll BATTERY SOLENOIDWIRING INSULATED CLIPSIGNITION SWITCH NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATEDCLIPS WERE REMOVED

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27403012/I41264016]I- ...I8O1232

ELECTRmCALTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 14521

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES902096054278_j209J 20 592092092_ 114chassis-stealth,stlt 2274.142.143820934

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.274030CHASSmSAND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar9 187934X428 Dash10 72140608 Bolt RDH

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274030GROUND DRIVEloo52drive-fender, stlt 4436

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030GROUND DRmVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 TransaxIe Peerless 206-545C 57(See Breakdown) 592 146682

STEERmNGTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030/ :L _ 38_72/ /88J/,J68 67 67/ 67136594343543// \/ / /_J/ 8steering steaffh prem 738

STEERmNGTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 159944X428 Wheel Steering2 184706 Axle Asm3 169840 Spindle Asm LH4 169839 Spin

DO:Mow up and down slopes, not across.Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc.Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-even terrain could overturn t

ENGmNETRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.2740302114381332I> 331C_,%----332329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresterengine-bs intek-twin 3917-814O

ENGINETRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 175437X505 Control ThrottIe2 191611 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex3 Engine, Brig

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.274030SEAT ASSEMBLY\\\1317 1218seat It.knob 14IiIiIiIiI 2iIiIKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 192919 Seat2 140551 Bracket Piv

DECALS18TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.2740301116 3 13 21 4 112110242O 761526121KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1874072 1380473 192963 DecaI4 192964 Decal5 160396 Deca

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030UFT ASSEMBLY4138401113461/65191332131920 •2044

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274030UFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 179504 PIunger Assembiy2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 188822 Pin, Groove4

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030MOWER DECK117\113492__ 924 1495619F 21140 -_18459, 13821614\116212 / 2324_,_ 628 \"2927181342 D,elec.t-path.ad

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO.1 182032X613 Mower Housing 91 1805322 STD533107 Bolt 92 STD54

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.274030PEERLESSTRANSAXLE--MODELNUMBER206o545C35A8:3/184//445758596,0612935t57#42A48

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030PEERLESS TRANSAXLE==MODEL NUMBER 206=545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 772147 Transaxte

Be sure the area is clear of other peoplebefore mowing. Stop machine if anyoneenters the area.Never carry passengers or childreneven with the blades o

TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284=E1216lO!'I 11_/_28_267 _ 9 _18s11265267_23_

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284=E1d35_36_1029110079_1022240 187 jly y3{_ 227635

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.274030BRmGGS& STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284=E174I_334lo70_ _1005 [__332 _75 @ 11194741695 &apos

TRACTOR o° MODEL NUMBER 917.274030BRmGGS& STRATTON ENGmNE-MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284°E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRJPTmON NO. NO. DES

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.274030BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE=MODEL NUMBER 407577, TYPE NUMBER 0284=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTmON NO. NO. D

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

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONSGasoline 4.0Capacityand UnleadedType: RegularOilType SAE 30 (above32°F)IAPFSG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Filter: 4

Mower Leveling WrenchBubble Level)Keys(2) Keys(1) Oil Drain TubeFor Future UseSlope SheetVideo Cassette"'t

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette beforeyou begin.When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

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