Craftsman 917.274811 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner's ManualCRRFrSMRM°TRACTO42" MowerElectric Start6-Speed TransaxleModel No.917.274811This product has a low emission engine which operat

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-rect tire pressure is important for bestcuttin

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 TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

SAFETYGLASSESThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches duringthe coo! season and to over 3 inchesduring hot months. For healthier andbetter loo

3. Look down and behind before backingup.4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po-sition and slowly release clutch/brakepedal to start movement.5. W

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

Check Brake Operation ifCheck Tire Pressure if t_Check Operator Presence andT ROS SystemsR Check for Loose FastenersA Sharpen/Replace Mower BladesC Lu

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feetto stop at highest speed

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery andterminals can cause the battery to "leak"power.1. Disconnect BLACK batter

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

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using adirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner afterevery 25 hours of operation or everyseason. Service pape

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

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-TRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The a

REPLACING BATTERY_IWARNING: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Before co

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._,CAUTION: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start 12Hard to startEngine wil

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service centerCAUSE1 Weak or dead battery.2 Corroded battery termin

IMPORTANT." This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw-ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructi

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service centerPROBLEMPoor cut =unevencuttingMower blades willnot ro

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONBattery will not 1 Bad batter

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27481110\6/357201519\13KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 189020 Decal3 186366 Decal5 186367 Decal6 133644 Decal7 189088 Deca

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27481102836 193374 / 390IGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CiRCUiT "MAKE"OFF M+G+A1:_UN/OVERRJDE B+A1RUN B+A1 L+A

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27481126/////1/1193372 ROSI\16\\\\\\\\\\\\/// \ /52292855III/34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 unc x 3/48 186491 Box Battery16

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.274811CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2592732582781593931582782O8207209208/2096O20620974208chassis-Laser -it. stlt 4536

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.274811CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 174619 Chassis Assembly2 176554 Drawbar5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash9

TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.274811GROUND DRWE57\2526drive-fender.stlt_3838

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 62(See Breakdown)

li. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents, which canresult in severe injury or death. Opera-tion o

STEERINGTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811-T_-_ 34t2_?,m-.-___ 4237_--___ ----_37__ 36'/'/688871I2982steering pl.lt 5746i401065283068 6713\

STEERINGTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 186093X428 Steering Wheel2 184706 Axle Assembly3 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H.

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811213728162133129OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester231478engine-bs. 1cyl_3042

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 170545 Control, Throttle/Choke2 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/23 Engine

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811MOWER DECK185843O4842 D man-t-path stlt 321162918121_ 2/3 242844

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 52 1398882

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811SEAT ASSEMBLYi17seat It.knob 110IKEYNO.123456789lO1112PARTNO.1887191405517111061619131610145006STD541437124181X1700

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811LiFT ASSEMBLY78//13412635191313192O2O20115lift-rh. 1piece 3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 159460 Wir

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.274811PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-=MODEL NUMBER 206-545C&SA4731A184/1583/1336512gB 5657585960526148 29%15754MODEL and SERIALNUM

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811PEERLESS TRANSAXLE==MODEL NUMBER 206=545CREF PART 39 786026NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 40 792076A1 772147 Transaxle Cover R

• 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 917.274811BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296=E125 27 _3O307358 ENGINE GASKET SET_1022524 _ 842

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296-E1914_j10221022238 ®6170r 51_54_654@53 1119,__6N

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296=E1m9681267643m801_ 544_803 _ 31° 111090_ 311 50_

TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.274811BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.274811BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE=MODEL NUMBER 31P777, TYPE NUMBER 0296=E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION(_(_I/v_ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._h ARNING: To avoid serious inj

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline 3.5Capacity and UnleadedType: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Filter

SteeringWheel insertSteering Wheel©(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 4USteeringExtensionShaftSteeringWheel Adapter(1) 5/16 Lock Washer(1) Was

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

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