Craftsman 917.274750 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s ManualLAWN TRACTOR18.5 HP, 42” Mower Electric Start 6 Speed TransaxleModel No. 917.274750^ This product has a low emission engine which operat

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct 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.N H \\\

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

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

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

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.5. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and rele

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICEO'?DATESCheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator P

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainfenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest spee

balancer.)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 unth

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...17Safety

5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position a

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated {See “PRODUCT SPECI

Mandrel With Parking Brake “Engaged”TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right si

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The

TO REMOVE OABLES, REVERSE ORDER -1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.2. RED cable last from both batteries.Wea

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

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

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 CORRECTIONLoss of power 1. Cutting too m

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

SERVICE NOTES32

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750SCHEMATIC02831_193372BATTERYo l i l i | l c >IGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE”OFF M+G+A1RUN/OVERRIDE B+A1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750ELECTRICAL2234

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 uncx 3/48 176689 Box Battery16 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES259

TRACTOR -CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESMODEL NUMBER 917.274750KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9 193510X012

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750GROUND DRIVEKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C62 8883R Cover, Pedal2 1

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 917.274750STEERING ASSEyBLY r-38-97 — 3440

TRACTOR -STEERING ASSEMBLYMODEL NUMBER 917.274750KEY PART NO. NO.123456 8 10 11 13 15 17 26 282930 32 34363738394041424344 46 656768 71 828788 91 95 9

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170545X505 Control, Throttle/Choke 37 137040 Line,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring13 STD624008 R

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 188716 Seat12 174648 Bracket Pnt Mounting Sw

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750DECALSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 193308 Decal, Oper. Instr.13 191551 Decal, Chassis2

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750MOWER DECK46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42”53 184907 Arm Ass

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274750PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C27.2929C^ ^ AI-------2548

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PARTREF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transaxl

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 917.274750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-El1019 LABEL KIT1058 OWNER’S MANUALI 1036 EMISSION LABEL 110249

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-El868 40 W1034\830^238 0 36sj ^ •'\'<i№ N'f

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-El2401871c?601^118527977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET51121ACARBURETOR

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-ElKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 697174 C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274750BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-ElKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION310 690

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONcncn1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.2. Hold page before you so that its left

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 2.0Capacity and UnleadedType: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)Oil Capacity: W/Filt

UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel InsertSteering WheelSteering Boot(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x4SteeringExtensionShaft(1) Large Flat WasherXI ISteering Wheel

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of fhose 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 witho