Craftsman 917.274990 Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner’s ManualCRRFTIMRN^23.0 HPFI FPTRIP ^TART50” MOWER (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY NOT INCLUDED WITH TRACTOR)6 SPEEDGARDEN TRACTORModel No. 917.274990• Safe

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELTBe sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage parking brak

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESSFor best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See ‘TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section o

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.aAit;♦1BATTERYCAUTION

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

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2*. The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not runnin

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor

• The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up lor one minute

MAINTENANCECheck Brake Operation✓ ✓Tire Pressure✓✓Check Operator Presence and Interlock Syetema✓Check for Loose Fasteners✓✓ t I ✓SharpeiVReplace Mower

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at hig

TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty...2Maintenance...18Safety Rules...

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The origin

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Ciean with a wire brush or compressed air to

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Li. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.*2. Place gear

NOTE; Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".• Recheck measurements after adjusting.FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMP

L.H.MandrelCoverScrewsElectricClutchPulleyL.H MandrelMower Drive BeltBelt KeepersTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface, p

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL-1. Block up axle securely.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. Repair tire an

Keps NutTerminal Access DoorTerminalGuardNegative (Black) CableTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLYRaise hood.2, Unsnap headlight wire connector.3, S

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as described below b

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.^CAUTION: Never st

SAFETY RULESIMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety inst

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start 1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not “CHOKED" properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONLoss of power1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.2. Throttle in “CHOKE" position.3. Build-up of gras

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTMower blades will not rotate1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.3. Frozen idler pulley,4. Fro

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990SCHEMATICPOsntONClflCurr''MAKE'*OFFM+O-t-AlNONEDNi-UGHTSlB + A1 L4-A2OHB*A1 NONESTARTB 4; S -f A1 NONE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990ELECTRICAL2234

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.274990ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1144927 BaHery274760412Bolt He* Head 1/4-20 x 3/487603JTray, Battery10 145211Bol

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES36

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONKEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 175465Rail, Frame RH 58175315 Bracket Asm.,

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER917.274990GROUND DRIVE38

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTKEY PARTNO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 SSSSMI Key, Woodrufl 37 121749XWasher 25/32 x1-1/

SAFETY RULESIII. CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mac

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.274990STEERING ASSEMBLY40

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.274990STEERING ASSEMBLYKEYNO.PARTNO.DESCRIPTION1159944X428Wheel, Steering2178557Axle Asm., Front36№SMFitting, Grease4161849Spi

ENGINETRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.27499042

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler37 123487XClamp HoseModel

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO.NO.1140124214055131406754127018X51450066STD5414377124181X81718771017469412 121246X13121248X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990DECALSKEYPAHTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIFTK»!NO. NO.description1 177375Decal, Dash Panel13164884Decal, Blower Housing2 16

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990LIFT ASSEMBLY46

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.274990LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1121006XRod Asm., Lever2673680800Nut. Crownlock 1/2-1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990TRANSAXLE7 38 23^*24 90 Г 67 25 *i Од 2*'' S 26^. 2*' J. 29, ^ %¿^ lO61 ^fx?'___/'

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274990TRANSAXLEKEY PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1 4197RAxle Shaft52811ЭМNeedle Bearing212000034Retaining

SAFETY RULES• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slop

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER | ^TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544IhiI f21r11_„ps-«CHANKCASE

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERKEY PART NO. NO.1 24-033-03-S1516333424-041-23-S

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 7554452

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544IGNITION/CHARGINGKEY PART NO. NO.345678910 11 121314151617181920

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544rARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS |/*OIL PAN / LUBBICATIOnT*10-^B1.^

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544STARTING SYSTEMKEY PART NO. NO.OIL PAN/LUBRICATIONDESCRIPTION1 M-

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544CRANKSHAFT2—ei—1EXHAUST IFUEL SYSTEMA ^11 ^1S56

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274990KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV674, TYPE NUMBER 75544CRANKSHAFTFUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTKEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION NO.NO. DE

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE:3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULAROILWPESAE 10W30(API-SF-SJ):(ABOVE 32“F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32”F)OIL CAPACITY;

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UNASSEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and pr

ASSEMBLYINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set