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Craftsman 917.28001 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
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30" RIDING MOWER
SIDE DISCHARGE
ELECTRIC START
Model No.
917.28001
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IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment,
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,
For answers to your questions
about
this product,
Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (El O)is acceptable for use In this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) will void the product warranty.
Esta mdqulna puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (E10).
El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anularzt la gamntia del producto.
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO., HOFFMAN
ESTATES, IL 60179
U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com!craftsman
439526 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 Esta mdqulna puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (E10). El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anularzt la gamntia del producto. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com!craftsman 439526 Rev. 2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back Cover Maintenance Schedule ......Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment are warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective non-expendable part will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is impossible.
  • Page 3 DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material toward _IbWARNING: In order to prevent acci- anyone.
  • Page 4 Ii. SLOPE OPERATION III. CHILDREN Slopes are a major factor related to loss of Tragic accidents can occur if the operator control and tip-over accidents, which can is not alert to the presence of children. result in severe injury or death. Operation Children are often attracted to the machine on all slopes requires extra caution.
  • Page 5 • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when fitling. - Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PROTECTIONAGREEMENTS [GasolineCapacity 1.5 Gallons Congratulations on making a smart pur- !andType: UnleadedRegular chase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of SAE 30 Type (Above 32°F) dependable operation. But like all products, (API SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (Below32°F) it may require repair from timeto time.
  • Page 7 Steedng Wheel Insert Steering Boot (t) Rear Bumper (1) Front Bumper Steedng Wheel (1) 5t16-18 Hex Bolt (1) Lockwasher Steedng (4)Screw Shaft Cover #10 x 0,200 Steedng Shaft Stee_ng Wheel (1) Large Flat (1) Shroud Extension Adapter Washer (1) Cup Washer (2)Key Slope Sheet Seat...
  • Page 8 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position is TO INSTALL STEERING WHEEL reached whichallows you to pressclutch/ 1. Slide extension shaft onto steering shaft. brake pedal all the way down. 2. Slide steering shaft protective foam cover 8. Get off seat without moving its adjusted over steering shaft.
  • Page 9 TO ATTACH REAR BUMPER TO ATTACH FRONT BUMPER NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish NOTE: For ease of assembly,you may wisl to obtain the assistance of another person to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting bumper to riding mower. for mountingbumper to riding mower.
  • Page 10 t_CHECKLIST Before you operate your new riding mower, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quai- it,/Product. Please review the following checklist: J All assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/ Battery is properly connected.

  • Page 11: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your riding mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW |GNITION SWITCH ENGINEOFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING aRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER Compare the illustrations with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Brake Pedal Parking Lever...
  • Page 13 The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your riding mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2" during the cool season Always operate engine at full speed (fast). and to over 3" during hot months. • Operating engine at less than full speed healthier and better looking lawns, mow (fast)reduces engine's operating efficiency.
  • Page 15 REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Hinge Bracket Yourdding mowerisequippedwitha Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the deck clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. _lkWARNING: Backing up with the deck clutch engaged while mowing is strong[y...
  • Page 16 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take The engine in your riding mower has been extra cranking time to move fuel from the shipped, from the factory, already filled with tank to the engine.
  • Page 17 MOWING TIPS Mower should be properlyleveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    ..Ev_.Y F-E_o.E EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE F.VERY EACH SCHEDULE SEASON STORAGE HOURe HOURS HOURS HOURS .IIHI Illl v" Check Brake Qperatian v" Check Tire Pressure v" D I Check Operator, Presence & ROe Systems iv" Check for Loose Fast,net5 ...
  • Page 19 RIDING MOWER CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safetyruleswhen performing any maintenance. - Whenthe engine isrunning with the ignition BRAKE OPERATION switch inthe engine "ON" positionand the deck clutch lever engaged, any attempt by If riding mower requires more than four (4) the operator to shift into reverse should feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear shut off the engine.
  • Page 20 BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Your riding mower has a battery charging Determine temperature range expected system which is sufficient for normal use. before oil change. All oil must meet API - Keep battery and connectors clean. service classification SG-SL. * Only recharge battery with charger...
  • Page 21 DECK WASHOUT PORT Move the riding mower's attachment clutch control to the "DISENGAGED" Your riding mower's deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its position. Turn the ignition key to the deck wash system. It should be utilized af- STOP position to turn the tractor's ter each use.
  • Page 22 CLEANING FRICTION SURFACES To ensure proper drive performance keep the friction surfaces free from dirt, chaff and excess rubber at all times. Every 25 hours of operation, the friction surfaces need to be rubbed clean with isopropyl alcohol or other non-filming cleaner. Engine Plate Friction Disc MUFFLER...
  • Page 23 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place deck clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key, 5, Ensure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to Adjust the mower while riding mower is side. parked on level ground or driveway. Ensure tires are properly inflated. If tires are over or Toobtain the best cutting results, the mower underinflated, you will not properly adjust housing should be adjusted so that the front your mower.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL BELT ALIGNMENT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Ifsteeringwheeicrossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned I. Park riding mower on a level surface. straight forward, remove steering wheel 2. Set parking brake. and reassemble per instructions in the 3, Lower mower to its lowest position, "INSTALL STEERING COLUMN"...
  • Page 26 REPLACING BATTERY _t, WARNING: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing awrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

  • Page 27: Service And Adjustments

    Immediately prepare your r iding m ower for • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine storage attheend oftheseason Orifthe and letting it run until the fuel lines and riding mower wiltnotbeused for30days carburetor are empty. or more. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner _kWARNING: Neverstorethe riding m ower...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter. Glean/replace air filter, Water in fuel, Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter, Loose or damaged wiring,...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: Sears service center. appropriate section in manual unless directed PROBLEM CAUSE' CORRECTION ..,,,,, , ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,, Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. cutting Mower deck not level. Level mower deck, 1 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash Clean underside of mower housing.
  • Page 30 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 31 Para conocer los detalIes de la cobertura de garantia para obtener una reparaci6n o reemplazo gratuito, I[am_ aI 1-800-659-5917 6 visite el sitio web: www. craftsman.corn En todos los cases anteriores, si el reemplazo es lmposible, el equipo tractor ser,'_sustituido sin cargo con el mismo modelo o uno equivatente.
  • Page 32 PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar obje- tos. si no se observan |as instruceiones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o ta muerte. • No maneje la m&quina si no tiene el colector _lb ADVERTENCIA: Con el fin de prevenir un de c_sped complete, la canaleta de descarga...
  • Page 33 II. OPERACION EN PENDIENTES IlL NiI_IOS ]_as pendientes son un factor principal que se Pueden ocurrir accidentes trdgicos si el operador relaciona con Ia p6rdida de control y Josacci- no est_ alerta ante (a presencia de ni_os. Con dentes de voicaduras, Io que puede dar come frecuencia (os niSos se sienten atraidos per resultado una lesion grave o la muerte.
  • Page 34 • Nunca ]lene los recipientes adentro de un vehiculo o en un cami6n o trailer con forte de pl&stico. Coloque siempre los recipientes en el suelo y Iejos de su vehiculo du_ante el Ilenado. • Retire el equipo qua flJnciona con gasolina del cami6n o trailer y rellOnelo en el suelooSi esto no es posible, entonces reIlene este equipo con un recipiente port&tiI, en lugar de hacerlo...
  • Page 35 Capacidad de 1,5 GaIlones (5,6 L) Congratu]aciones porsu buena compra. Su nuevo gasolina y Tipo: Regular sin pJomo producto Craftsman® estd diseSado y fabric.ado Tipo de Aceite SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F/0°C) para'_Jncionarde modo ffable por muchos aSos. (APi-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (Deabajo32OF/0_C Pero como todos los productos, puede neees_ar alguna reparacibn de tanto en tanto.
  • Page 36 (t) Parachoques traseros (t) Pamchoques Volante de la direcci6n delanteros de direcci6a (1) 5/t6-18 (1) Arandela Pemo de cabeza de seguridad Cobe_tura hexagonal (4) Tomillo #t0 x 0,200 (1) Shroud E×tenci6n Adaptador (1) Arandela (1) Arandeias taza (2)Llave Hoja de Asiento pendiente (1) Manilla de ajuste...
  • Page 37 PARA INSTALACI6N DE COLUMNA DE Baje el asiento a la posici6nde operaci6n y si_ntese en el asiento. DIRECCION 7. Deslice el asiento hasta que I[egue a una Deslice eI eje de extensi6n sobre el eje de posici6n c6moda, que ]e permita presionar direcci6n.
  • Page 38 COLOCACION DE LA DEFENSA DELANTERA NOTA: Para que el armado le resulte senciIIo, puedesolicitar ayudaa otra persona cuando monte la defensa en la cortadora de c_sped. 1. Retire los tornillos (2) deI chasis delantro de la cortadora de c_sped. Incline la defensa delantera de modo que las pestaSas de la defensa entrenen las ranuras del frente del chasis y baje la defensa hacia REVISE LA PRESION...
  • Page 39 t_LtSTA DE REVISION Antes de operar su nueva cortadora de c6sped, deseamos asegurarnos de que usted obtenga el mejot desempeSo ysaUsfacci6nde este Producto de Calidad. Por favor revise la siguiente lista de revisi6n: J Todas Ias instrucciones de ensamblaje se ban completado.
  • Page 40 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer en ta cortadora de c_sped o en Ia literatura provista con el pro- ducto, Aprenda y entienda su significado. MAP_CHA ATR._S NEUTRO ALTO 8AJO ESTRANGU- R,_'PIDO LENTO INTERRUPTER LAOI6N BE IGl',_,lC[(:) N I, al41 MOTOR SISTEMA MOTOR MOTOR PRESION...
  • Page 41 CONOZCA SU CORTADORA DE ClaSPED LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL PROPtETARIO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPE- PAR SU CORTADORA DE ClaSPED Compare las ilustraciones con su cortadora de c_sped para familiarizarse con las ubicacionesde los diferentes controles y ajustes, Conserve este manual para futuras consultas. (ROS) en Pedal dei freno Freno de...
  • Page 42 La operaci6n de cualquier cortadora de c_sped puede causar que entren objetos ex- traEos en los ojos, 1oque puede provocar un daEo severe en los mismos. Use siempre lentes de seguddad o protecciones oculares mientras est_ operando la cortadora de c_sped o realizando cualquier ajuste o reparaci6n.
  • Page 43 PARA USAR EL CONTROL DE LA Eltango de altura de cortees de aproximadamente 1-1/2 a 4". Las alturas se miden desde el suelo ACELERACION hasta la punta de la cuchi]la con el motor sin fun- Siempre opere el motor a una aceleraci6n cionar.
  • Page 44 Correa el&stica Cor_a Cubiertade Oubierta de Ia alcochadora eI_stica Oorazadel deflector ta alcoch_dora Coloque el deflector en la abrazadera FUNOIONAMIENTO ATRAS (ROS) bisagra. Su cortadora de c@sped est& equipada con un Coloque la cubierta de paiote sobre el deflector, Sistema de Operaci6n en Reversa (SOR). CuaP Soporte de Ia bisagra quier intento pot parte deI operador de avanzar en reversa con el embrague de la plataforma ac-...
  • Page 45 TRANSPORTE _1_ PRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles mezcla- At empujar o remolcar ta cortadora de c_sped, dos con alcohol (lIamados gasohol o que usan asegQrese de desactivar latransmisi6n al colocar etanol o metanoI) pueden atraer la humedad, Io la palanca de velocidades en neutral que provoca la separacibn y formaci6n de _cidos •...
  • Page 46 ARRANQUE CON TIEMPO FRiO (50 ° F/IO°C Y MENOS) ° AI hacer arrancar el motor, mantenga control de Ia aceleracion a la posfci6n de es- trangulaci6n hasta qua el motor se caliente y empieze fundonar maI. Una vez que ernpieze a funcionar mat, mueva inmediatarnente el control de la aceIeraci6n a fa posici6n r&pida.
  • Page 47 ANTES DE CADA USO RECOMENDACIONES GENERALES 1. Revise el nivel del _ceite del motor. La g_rantla par_ esta cortadom de c_sped no 2. Revise I_ operaci6n det freno. amparalos articulosquese hansometido alabuso 3. Revise la presi6n de las Ilantas. o la negligenciadetoperation. Pare recibirel valor 4.
  • Page 48 CORTADORA DE CESPED , Nunca opere la palanca del embrague de ]a Siga s+empre las reglas de seguridad cuando plataforma a menos que est_ sentado en el realice cualquier mantenimiento+ asiento VER[FIEZ SISTEMA FUNCIONAMIENTO OPERACION DEL FRENO ATRAS (ROS) Si Ia cortadora de c@sped requiere m_.s de •...
  • Page 49 CAMBIO DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR BATERiA Determine el range detemperaturaesperado antes La cortadora de c_sped tiene unsistema de carga de cambiar el aceite. Todo el aceite debe cumplir de la bater|a que es suficiente para el use normal con Ia clasificaci6nSG-SL de serviciode API. •...
  • Page 50 PUERTO DE LAVADO DE LA CUBIERTA _ADVERTENCIA: Si el accesodo de lavado La cubierta de su tractor estA equipada con un estd roto o no estd, Ud,y otras personae estardn puerto de Iavado sobre la superficie que forma expuestos e que la hoja les lance aquellos parte del sistema de lavado de la cubierta.
  • Page 51 LIMPIEZA DE SUPERFICIES FRICCION Para asegurar un desempe_o de manejo apro- piado, mantenga las superficies de friccibn libres de suciedad, residuos y exceso de goma en todo momento. Cada 25 horas de operaciSn, es necesario limpiar las superficies de fficci6n frot&ndolas con alcohol isopropilo u otro limpiador sin pelicula.
  • Page 52 CUALQUIER DVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR UNA LESION SERIA, ANTES DE HACER SERVICIO O AJUSTE: Suelte por completo elpedalde embraguetfreno yaccione el frenode estacionamiento. 2. Coloque Ia palanca de control de movimiento en la posici6n neutral (N), 3. Coloque el embrague de la plataforma en la posici6n "DESACTIVADO", 4.
  • Page 53 AJUSTE DEL FRENTE A LA PARTE POSTERIOR NIVELACION DE LA CARCASA DE LA CORTADORA DE CESPED IMPORTANTE: La plataforma debe estar nivelada de lado a [ado. Ajuste la cortadora de c_sped mientras est_ es- tacionada en et suelo o en un camino nivelado. Para obtener los mejores resultados de corte, Ia carcasa de la cortadora de c6sped se debe Aseg_rese de que tas Ilantas est6n bien infladas...
  • Page 54 CAMBIO DE CINTA DEL IMPULSOR 2, Coloque la palanca de control de movimiento LA CUCHILLA DE LA CORTADORA en la posici6n neutral. ClaSPED Las ruedas traseras deben bloquearse y patinar cuando se intente empujar manualmente la cor- RETIRO DE CINTA DEL IMPULSOR DE LA tadora de c@spedhacia adelante.
  • Page 55 ARRANQUE DEL MOTOR CON UNA 6. Renistale la abrazadera y el pemo de Ia bated& BATERiA DESCARGADA 7. Conecte primero el cable ROJO de la bateda _IIPRECAUCI6N: [_as bateria_s de plomo en Ia terminal pos_va (+) de ta bateda, 8. Conecte el cable de la tierra NEGRO en Ia &cido generan gases e×plosivos.
  • Page 56 Prepare de inmediato su cortadora de e@sped • Nunca use productos limpiadores para motor o para almacenarla al final de ia temporada o si no carburador en eltanque decombustibleporque Io va a utilizar durante 30 alias o m&s. puede ocurrir un dafio permanente. ADVERTENCIA: Nunca almacene la corta- •...
  • Page 57 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Veala secci6napropiadaen elmanuala menos queest_ dirigidoa uncentrede servicioSears. CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA Llene e] tanque de combustible, No arranca No tiene combustible, Cambie Ia bujia, Buj_a defectuosa, Limpie/cambie el filtro de airs, Filtro de aim sucio. Vacie e] tanque de combustible y el carb- Ague en el combustible.
  • Page 58 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION El motet sigue Sistema de control de presencia de Revfse el cableado_ los interroptores funcionando seguridad deI operador defectuoso, y las conexiones.
  • Page 59 GU{ASUGERIDAPARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTESCON LA VISTA PARAUNA OPERAClONSEGURA y abajo de _as Pend[entes, nunca transversa]mente con respecto alas ADVERTENCIA: Para evltar da_os graves, hags funsionar su tractor arriba pendlentes. No cotter pend[entes msyores de 15 grados. Hags los vlrajes gmdualmente para evitar volcarse o le p_rdfda de control.
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