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LAWN TRACTO
16.5 HR* 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed
Transaxle
Model No.
917.28903
• Espa5ol,
p. 33
This product
has a low emission
engine
which
operates
differently
from
previously
built
engines.
Before
you start
the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers
to your questions
about
this product,
Call:
1=800=659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www_sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www_sears.com/craftsman engine which previously built engines. Before this Owner's For answers...
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
Warranty Safety Rules ... Product Specifications ... 6 AssemblyiPre-Operation Operation Maintenance Schedule CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR When operated and maintained due to a defect in material or workmanship call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair° During the first year of purchase,... - Page 3 DANGER: This cutting machine objects. Failure to observethe injury or death. _IbWARNIN G: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, justing or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug. _WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
- Page 4 U, SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, result in severe injury or death. on all slopes requires extra caution_ cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. •...
- Page 5 , Remove gas-poweredequipment truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground° If this is not possible, then refuel equipmentwith a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser • Keep the nozzle in contact of the fuel tank or container all times until fueling is complete,...
- Page 6 Sears service center (See REPAIR RCI2YC REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations Your new Craftsman@ and manufactured 2°2 operation° But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement money and aggravation. Purchase...
- Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert (1) Hex Bolt 5/t6-I8 [__:_ Steering Wheel ,1tlt11111t, Adapter (1) Seat Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer (1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Boot Seat I_(1) (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Steering Extension Shaft (1) Washer Knob...
- Page 8 'four new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. all parts and hardware you assemble necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed below. (1) 3/4"wrench (1) Pliers (1) 1/2"...
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Page 9: Check Battery
Lower seat into operating sit in seat, 7, Slide seat until a comfortable is reached which allows you to press clutchtbrake pedal al! the way down, 8, Get off seat without moving position, Raise seat and tighten adjustment securely. Seat Seat Pan-, Fiat Washer Knob... - Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated the factory for shipping purposes, tire pressure is important for best cutting performance, • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL H_GH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FREE WHEEL (Aulemetic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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Page 12: Operation
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize various controls and adjustments. Attachment Clutch Lever Throttle/Choke Control , _ "_ -'_k_ -" ""_" Light Switch ," Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH... - Page 13 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. glasses or eye shields while operating adjustments or repairs. spectacles or standard YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
- Page 14 . The average lawn should proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches months. For healthier and better looking lawns, often after growth. - For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively ond to desired height.
- Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your common sense when towing° Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING below) 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms and begins to run roughly° running begins, immediately throttle control to the fast position° Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder perature,...
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Page 17: Before Each Use
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Bra!_.eOpera!ion T'Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners ChecldReptace Mower Blades T i Lubrication Chart Level Battery O Check Clean Ballerl arid Termir_als Check TraRsa×le Cooling Check Mower Levell*less Check V:Bel[s 3h,eck En,gtne ,Oi{ Level 3bange Eng![!e 0]! {with oll Iilter) 3hange Engine Oil (withoul oil {ilter)_ Dtean Air Filler SIRen Air Screen... - Page 18 TRACTOR Alwaysobserve safetyruleswhenperforming any maintenance, BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requiresmorethanfive (5) feet to stop at highestspeed in highestgear on a level,dry concreteor paved surface,then brakemustbe checkedandadjusted_ (See "TO CHECK BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manual). TIRES • Maintainproper air pressure in all tires (Seesidesof tire for properPSI).
- Page 19 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging which is sufficient for normal user However, periodic charging of the battery with an au- tomotive charger will extend its lifeo • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight, • Keep small vent holes open. •...
- Page 20 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced season. If fuel filter becomes structing fuel flow to carburetor, is required. 1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections,. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards 3_ Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and...
- Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch!brake 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral 3. Place attachment clutch 4o Turn ignition key to "STOP" 5. Make sure the blades and all moving 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where come in contact with plug.
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Page 22: To Level Mower Housing
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower' while tractor level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See side of tire for proper PSI). If tires are over or underinflated, will not properly adjust your mower. SID E-TO-S IDE ADJUSTMENT •... - Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level sur- face. Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL 1_ Remove mower from tractor REMOVE MOWER" in this section manual), 2. Work belt off both mandrel idler pulleys.
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Page 24: Maintenance
TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. adjustment is preset factory; however, if adjustment proceed as follows: Make sure transaxle is in neutral NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move... -
Page 25: To Adjust Throttle Control Cable
TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE ORDER- 1. BLACKcablefirst fromchassisand then fromthe fully chargedbattery, 2, REDcablelast from bothbatteries° Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACINGBATTERY _WARNING: Do not short batterytermi- nalsbyallowingawrenchoranyotherobject to contactbothterminalsat the sametime, Before connectingbattery, remove metal bracelets,wristwatchbands,rings,etc. Positiveterminalmustbeconnectedfirst to preventsparkingfrom accidentalground- ing. -
Page 26: To Adjust Carburetor
2. Checkthat holes'A" in governorcontrol lever and hole in governor If holes '_' are not aligned, clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten securely° Governor Control Lever Governor Control Ptate _--_. _,:_ Holes 'At'-'P'_'_/_J_llb,_l [ _;I Clamp _b_jl_,_j "-- '_/J Screw... - Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _IbWARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Out of fuel Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded r Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter° Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Will not start Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual CAUSE PROBLEM Engine clicks but Weak or dead battery,, will not start Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring° Faulty solenoid or starter_ Loss of power Cutting too much grass/too fast, Throttte in "CHOKE" position, Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, Dirty air filter_...
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section PROBLEM CAUSE ,... ;Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or Ioose blade. cutting Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel, Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels..
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Page 31: Need More Help
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Engine Engine "backfires" between when turning position engine "OFF" i Engine dies when Reverse operation system (ROS) is not "ON" while mower or other tractor is shifted attachment into reverse NEED MORE HELP? You'll find the answer and more on managemyhome.com - Find this and all your other product manuals online°... -
Page 32: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. - Page 33 Si usted transporta el tractor a un lugar de entrega autorizado de Craftsman, estos gastos se cancelar&n,, Para iocalizar el lugar autorizado m#,s cercano, comuniquese al 1-8004-MY_HOME®,,...
- Page 34 PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetoso st no se observan ias instrucclones de seguridad lesiones graves o la muerte. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el arranque pot accidente, durante la preparaci6n, el transporte, et ajuste o cuando se hacen repa-...
- Page 35 • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de modo que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar estando en una pendiente. • No cortar la hierba mojada. Las ruedas pueden perder tracci6n. Porter siempre una marcha cuando se est& en pendientes, No poner en punto muerto e ir cuesta abajo.
- Page 36 • Mantener la m&quina libre de hierba, hojas u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa moiada con carburante. Dejar que la m&quina se enfrie antes de guardarla° Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse e inspeccionar la m#,quina.
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Page 37: Especificaciones
ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Capacidad y Tipo 1.25 Galones de Gasolina Regular Sin Plomo Tipo de Aceite SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F) (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (Deabajo 32°F) Capacidad de Con Filtro: Aceite: Sin Filtro: Buj[a: Champion RC12YC (Abertura; .030") Velocidad de Marcha Hacia Adelante: I ST Recarrido(MPH): 3'"... - Page 38 Volante inserto del volante de direcci6n (1) Perno hexagonal 5/16-18 , [__, Adaptador (t) Asiento Llaves (2) Llaves de direcci6n (1) Arandeta (t) Arandela seguridad 5/16 Eje de Extenci6n ceso, rio de scion de fa irecci6n Asiento (1) Arandela ('1) Manilla Hoja de pendiente de calibre...
- Page 39 Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han montado por razones de envio. Pare asegurarse que su tractor funcione en forma adecuada y segura todas las partes y los articulos de ferreteria que se monten tienen que ser apretados en forma segura. Use las herramientas correctas, seg6n sea necesario, pare asegurarse de que est_n apretados en forma segura.
- Page 40 Deslice el asiento hasta que llegue a una posiciSn c6moda, qua le permita presionar el pedal del embrague/freno completamente hasta abajo, Desm6ntese del asiento sin mover su posici6n ajustada. 9o Levante el asiento y apriete ta manilla de ajuste en forma segura,, Asiento VERIFIQUE LA BATERIA !_ Levante !a base del asiento a la posici6n...
- Page 41 REVISION DE LA PRESION DE LAS LLANTAS Las Ilantas en su tractor fueron inffadas de- masiado en la f&brica por razones de envio. La presi6n de las llantas correctas es importante para obtener el mejor rendimiento en el corte. • Reduzca la presi6n de las llantas a ta PSI. REVISION DE LA NIVELAClON CON JUNTO...
- Page 42 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en ia Iiteratura proporcionada con el producto, Aprenda y comprenda sus significados+ MARCHA ATRAS NEUTRO ALTO MOTOR MOTOR StSTEMA ENCEND_DO APAGADO FUNC1ONAMIENTO ATRAS(ROS) LUCES COMBUSTIBLE BATERIA ENSENDIDAS ACCESORfO ACCESORIO EMBRAGUE EMBRAGUE ENGANCHADO DESENGANCHADO RUEDA LIBRE...
- Page 43 FAMILIARlCESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubbaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes Guarde este manual papa referencia en el future Palancadel embrague del accesorio Controlde...
- Page 44 La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer qua salten objetos extraflos dentro de sus o}os, 1oqua puede producir daSos graves en 6stoso Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones_ Recomendamos e! uso de la m&scara de segu- ridad de visi6n amplia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad est&ndar_ COMO...
- Page 45 • Elc#sped p romedio debe cortarse a proximada- mente a 2-1/2 pulgadas durante l atemporada friaysobre 3 pulgadas durante l osmeses calurososo Para obtener unc6sped m _s salu- dable ydemejor a pariencia, siegue a menudo ydespu6s deuncrecimiento moderado. • Paraobtener e l mejor r endimiento decor[e, elc6sped quetienem&s de6 pulgadas d e altura debesegarse d osveces.
- Page 46 REMOLQUE DE CARRETILLAS ACCESORIOS Remolque solamente los accesorios reco- mendados y especificados por el fabricante del tractor, Use sentido comL_ncuado este remolcando,, Las cargas pesadas, cuando este yendo sobre una pendiente, son peligrosas, las Ilantas pueden perder su tracci6n con el terreno y pueden ocasionar que pierda el control de su tractor, ANTES...
- Page 47 ARRANQUE CON TIEMPO FR[O (50° Y MENOS) 6. AI hacer arrancar et motor, mantenga el control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de estrangulacion hasta que et motor se caliente y empieze funcionar mal. Una vez que empieze a funcionar real, mueva inme- diatamente el control de ta aceleraci6n a la posici6n r&pida.
- Page 48 PROGRAMA A_rrES DE MANTENIMIENTO c^oA use r_ev_s_r l aopemcl_ _el trine Revi'.r la ,resi,n de be l,.nl.s Revl_.r si hay suie.tedorr,.s sur_Ito; C _:r:!.,loom_lo, Io, o.._,_,oo .e,o o e_.,o,. T T,_bl. de _.b_i:ac_6. 0 r_is_relntvel Revil;m- el en|_tamlenlo del bane;eje Compruobt_ L_ NJvetaclbn L_,_ Coff_c_spe_,ff_.
- Page 49 TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando d6 mantenimiento. OPERAClON DEL FRI=NO Si el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies para pararse a una velocidad m&s alta en el cambio m_s alto en una superficie nivelada de hor- mig6n seco o pavimentada, entonces se debe controlar y ajustar el freno.
- Page 50 BATERiA Su tractor cuenta con un sistema de carga de la bateria que es suficiente para el uso normal.. Sin embargo, si se carga la bateria peri6dica- mente, con un cargador de autom6viles, se prolongar& su duraci6no • Mantenga la bateria y los terminales limpios.. •...
- Page 51 Use un medidor en la tapaJvarilla indicadora del nivel para relleno det aceite para revisar el nivel, Mantenga el aceite en la linea de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla indicadera de niveL Apriete la tapa en el tubo en forma segura cuando termine, FILTRO DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR Cambie el filtro de aceite del motor cada tem-...
- Page 52 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR SERV1CIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1_ Presione et pedal del embrague/freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento_ Ponga la palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro (N). 3,, Ponga el embrague del accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED),, 4o Ponga la Ilave de ignici6n en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remu_vala_ Aseg_rese que las cuchillas y que todas las pades movibles se hayan detenido completamente,...
- Page 53 PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGA- DORA Ajuste la segadora mientras que el tractor est6 estacionado en terreno nivelado o en la entrada de autos. Aseg6rese que las llantas est6n infladas en forma adecuada (vea las "ESPE- ClFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" secciono Si las Ilantas est&n demasiado infladas o no est&n infladas Io suficiente, no podr,_ ajustar su segadora en forma adecuada.
- Page 54 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA La correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadora se puede cambiar sin herramientaso Estacione el tractor en una superficie nivetada. Enganche et freno de estacionamiento. REMOCION DE LA CORREA 1, Remueva la segadora del tractor (Vea"PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA"...
- Page 55 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CON UNA BATERiA BAJA _IbADVERTENCIA: Las baterias de _.cido-plo- me generan gases explosives. chispas, las ltamas y los materiales para fumar aiejados de las baterias,, Siempre use una pro- tecci6n para los ojos alrededor de las baterias. Si su bateria est&...
- Page 56 MOTOR Elmantenimiento, lareparaci6n, o etreemplazo decualquier dispositivos o sistemas d elcontrol dela emisi6n, loscuales seanhechos al costo delcliente, p ueden ser realizados porcuatquier individuo o establecimiento dereparaci6n d e motorLosreparos quecaenbajogarantla debenserrealizados p orun establecimiento de servicio de reparaci6n de motor autorizado. PARA AJUSTAR EL CABLE DE CONTROL DE LA ACELERACI6N El control de la aceleraci6n ha sido preajustado...
- Page 57 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el atmacenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractor no se va a usar pot 30 dlas o m#.so _IbADVERTENClA: Nunca almacene el trac- tor con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispao Permita que e! motor se enfrie antes de almacenarlo en...
- Page 58 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca 1, Sin combustible. 2,, Motor sin }a "ESTRANGULACI(_N" adecuada,. 3,, Motor ahogado, 4, Buj{a maia, 5, Filtro de aire sucio.
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Page 59: Identificacion De Problemas
IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA P6rdida de fuerza 3. Acumulaci6n de c6sped, hojas y (continuado) basura debajo de la segadora. 4. Fittro de aire suCiOo 5. - Page 60 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicto Sears. PROBLEMA Las cuchillas 1. Obstrucci6n en el mecanismo segadoras no rotan del embrague. 2. La correa de impulsi6n de la segadora est&...
- Page 63 GUIA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES OPERAClON SOLAMENTE CUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVIESE 15 GRADOS y abajo de las pendtentes, nunca transversa|mente con respecto a |as DVERTENCIA: Para evitar dafios graves, haga funcionar su tractor arriba pendientes. No cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados, Haga los virajes gradualmente pan evitar volcarse o ta perdida de control Tenga mucho cutdado cuando cambte de dfrecct6n en las pendientes, 1, Plegar esta p_,gina a to largo de la tfnea punteada arriba indicada.
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