Craftsman 917.274951 Manuel du propriétaire

Owner's ManualJCRRFTSMIIN°I21.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRACTORModel No.917.274951• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELTBe sure tractor is on level surface andmower suspension arms are raised withattachment lift control. Engage parkingbrake.1

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractorwere overinflatedat the factoryfor shippingpurposes.Correct tire pressure is impodantfor bestcutting perfo

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORW

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

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

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERA'FrACH-MENTSTowonlytheattachmentsthatarerecommendedbyandcomplywithspecificationsofthemanufacturerofyourtractor.Usecommonsense

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andabove)7. When engine starts, slowly pushchoke control in until the enginebegins to run smoothly. If the enginestarts

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _ _._ _ _FLLNOATEOAS yOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE ___,_SERVICE DATESCheCk Brake Operation If (I_Ch_k "13ro pre_ute IfCheck

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high speed i

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

BA'n'ERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan auto

cap DrainTube/Oil Drain ValveCl _sedandLockedPositionCLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverhe

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT• Raise mower to its highest position.• Measure height from bottom edge ofmower to ground level at front cornersof mower. Dista

_Screws Electrici_eaftnd_LeftHand Idler ClutChpulleyMan_rel_ Mandrel Mower_ DriveCoveLeft Hand Mower CenterMandrel Blade MandrelMandrelCoverMowerDrive

4. Road test tractor for proper stoppingdistance as stated above. Readjust ifnecessary. If stopping distance is stillgreater than six (6) feet in high

FRONT WHEEL CAMBERThe front wheel camber is not adjustableon your tractor. If damage has occurred toaffect the front wheel camber, contact aSears or o

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable tonegative (-) battery terminal withremaining hex bolt and keps nut.Tighten securely8. Close terminal access doors.9.

Idle FuelAdjustingScrewControl CableClamp ScrewChoke Control CableTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustmen

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._1=CAUTION: Never store the

IMPORTANT:Th s cutting roach ne s capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowingob ects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART=ROBLEM CAUSEWill not start 1. Out of fuel,Hard to startEnglnewill notturn over2. Engine not "CHOKED"properly.3. Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/tooExcessive_lbrationEnglnecontlnues_orunNhen operatorleaves seat

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION_1owerbladesw[ll 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.rot rotate mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mowe

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951IIGNITION SWITCHWIRING INSULATED CUPSNOTE: IF WIRING INSULATEDCLIPS WERE REMOVED FORSERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27495122/I_l33:34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144,927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Battery10 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274951CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951CHASSISAND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 175465 Rail, Frame RH 50 175476 Brack

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.274951GROUND DRIVE2894727694_, 126238

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 9858M1' Key, Woodruff 37 121749X Washer 25

IlLCHILDRENTragic accidentscan occur if the operatoris not alert to the presence of children.Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowing

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.274951STEERINGASSEMBLY4O

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951STEERINGASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Wheel, Steering2 178557 Axle Asm., Front3 6855 Fitting, Grease4

ENGINE25TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27495118 15 17813716398KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Engine (See Breakdown)Kohler Model No. CV624-655772 149

TRACTOR o* MODEL NUMBER 917.274951SEATASSEMBLY1611 12KEY PARTNO. NO.t 1401232 1405513 1406754 127018X5 14_6 $11To414377 124181X9 17187710 17489412 121

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27495125 19158101161712 1KEY PARrNO. NO.1 1774232 164_853 1717(_4 1717035 1495166 1336448 1774159 16320410 15643911

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274951LIFTASSEMBLY40 42 43 38 35 7331 89101516KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1210C6X2 1775353 1591894 12OOOO225 192920166 711106247 125

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.274951MOWERDECK49 414S16 11747__3 11819111721222646

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951MOWERDECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,1 156948 Deck Weldment 34 1449453 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

TRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274951737286 85Ji 7356: 3I15253448

TRANSAXLETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4197R2 1'2_XX_343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 1747288 740206529 7392M10 13726111 4985

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose

TRACTOR- °MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER65577CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I_m1347w° i[_/''-- t5...I2g

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.274951KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65577IGNITIONIELECTRICAL_2e.-1p-,1-°_- tAIR INTAKE JBLOWER HOUSING AND BAF

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER65577IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65577STARTING SYSTEM I/$23_27OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I.-_L,[ z";OF -

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KOHLERENGINE-MOBELNUMBER CV624,TYPE NUMBER 65577STAR_NGSYSTEMOIL PAN/LU BRICATIONKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIO

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV624, TYPE NUMBER 65577CRANKSHAFT J--tEXHAUST Ij21FUELSYSTEM I/11456

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.274951KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624,TYPE NUMBER 65577CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 24-014-72-S C_nksha_(Includes 2

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING _ _. CU TGUIDE T/./_.-SONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLOperate your Trector u

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULARDILTYPE SAE 10W30',API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CA

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Steering WheelSteedngWheel InsertSteedng SleeveSeat(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge_(1) Knob(5) etainer Springs(double loop)(2) etainer Spdngs(sing

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

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to cardboardpacking and set aside for