Craftsman 917.274761 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualICRRFTSMIIH°ILAWN TRACTOR18.5 HP, 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.274761[_ 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 H L I',,IREVERSE NEUTR

KN OW YOU R TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

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

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

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 usea nailfor balancingblade. The lobesof the centerhole mayappearto becentered,but are not.• Slidebladeonto an unthreadedportionof the st

Oil Drain ValveClosedandLockedPositionYellow Cal:Drain Tube3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inwardslightly and turning counterclockwise.4. To open, pu

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

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring onidler pulley bolt and secure with smallretainer spring.9. Install belt onto engine pulley.TO LEVEL MOWER HOUS

3. Install mower(See "To InstallMower"inthis sectionof this manual).MandrelIdlerPulleyTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with

EnginePulleyClutchingIdler_ J_ IKeeper 11_i:"_TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE-VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been presetat the fa

If"jumpercables"are usedfor emergencystarting,followthis procedure:IMPORTANT:Yourtractor is equippedwith a 12 voltsystem.The other vehiclemu

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._ICAUTION: Never store

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 6.',cont.)7.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades willnot rotatePoor

SCHEMATIC02831 193372TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274761BATTERY,o11111,oAMMETER FUSE/OPTIONAL}SOLENOID STARTERBLACKGRAY\\IGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCU

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274761II41\\ It I263429\\\\\\\\I16 '\iIIiI93 _I IIIIIII34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274761KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 176689 Box Battery16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2592122826025831 @/5@/539278208 209208/2_206209209607437_37208chassis-Laser-It.stir 3336

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis2 176554 Drawbar3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/45 155

QROUNoOR#rE TRACTOR."MODEL NUMBER 917"2747613216_52i//iii"drive'hydro,stirs 3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274761GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle Peerless LTH2000 70 134683(See Brea

II. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopesare a major factorrelatedto lossofcontroland tip-over accidents,which canresultin severeinjuryor death. Opera-tionon all slop

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761STEERING ASSEMBLYt jI_ 34I/ zz _ 1, /L37 i_D _ _-_- 3688t296815 1515_ ...steering pl,lt 57824o136568 67676

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186780 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly Cast Iron3 169840 Spindle

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761/312933381472 /621323OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arresterengine-bs.lcyl 48KEY PARTNO. NO.1 170545X5052 1772040834

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761SEAT ASSEMBLYseat_It.knob_9125///\\\KEYNO.1234567891011PARTNO.1805971801667111061619131610145006STD541437124181X170

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761131115\lO13122O14KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1933072 1935633 1862804 1862815 1380476 1336447 1917778 1723319 18628210 15

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761LIFT ASSEMBLY731322. 48 2611 519133213321319• 1718 2020 /-_ 1615lift-rh=l piece3KEYNO.123456781112PARTNO.1594601594

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761MOWER DECK1586768185462 55i'" 142!14730117119 118_61S 2142 D man-t-path stlt 321282918 \11911323242526274

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 48 1339442

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000... 191_:y-- _ 19020325 /'/// 22///21010048

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000KEY PARTKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. DESCRIPTION70 786196 Spacer

• 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 917.274761BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1I 1330 REPAIR MANUAL I11329REPLACEMENTENGINEI3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274761BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1238102261706161022404 # 914614 _6431095 VALVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,274761BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E110869211793_127012661266A O11851105A1127127A27

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274761BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274761BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0299-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONL_O1ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._IL ARNING: To avoid serious injury

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 2.0 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F)Oil Capacity

SteeringWheel InsertSteeringBootHex Bolt(15)/16-18 x 4Steering Wheel@[L_ SteeringExtensionShaft(1) Large Flat Washeru I I wSteeringWheel Adapter(1) 5/

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

7. Slide seat until a comfortable positionis reached which allows you to pressclutch/brake pedal all the way down.8. Get off seat without moving its a