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Craftsman 917.28645 Operator's Manual

26.0 hp 54" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Operator's
Manual
CRAFTSMIIN°
GAR
TRACTO
26.0 HR* 54" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.28645
• Espahol,
p. 34
This product has a low emission
engine
which
operates
[[[_
differently
from
previously
built
engines.
Before
start the
you
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:
t -800-659-59 t 7
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
*As rated
by the engine
manufacturer

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  • Page 1 -800-659-59 t 7 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment, 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman *As rated by the engine manufacturer...
  • Page 2 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... Troubleshooting ........Operation ..........Sears Service ......Back Cover Maintenance Schedule ......CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect in material...
  • Page 3 _I, DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands feet throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Never direct discharged material toward ,_WARNING: In order to prevent accidental anyone. Avoid discharging material starting...
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously Slopes are a major factor related to loss of injured or interfere with safe machine control and tip-over accidents, which operation.

  • Page 5: General Service

    If you strike a foreign object, stop and If this is not possible, then refuel such inspectthe machine. Repair,if necessary, equipmentwitha portablecontainer,rather before restarting. than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Never make any adjustments or repairs Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim with the engine running.
  • Page 6 Champion RC12YC REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS (Gap: .030") Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Ground Speed Forward: Your new Craftsman® product is designed (MPH): 1.58 1.14 manufactured for years of dependable 1.77 operation. But like all products, it may require 2.65 repair from time to time.
  • Page 7 Mower Front Wheel (1) Wheel (_ (1) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) 1-1/40.D. Washer Mower ront Link (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 sembly (1) 3/40.D. Washers (1) Anti-Swar (2) Small Retainer Springs - 5/16 (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (5) 1-3/16 O.D.

  • Page 8: Check Battery

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT A socket wrench set will make assembly Sit in seat. easier. Standard wrench sizes need Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat are listed...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (See TO DRIVE TRACTOR SKiD See MOWERAND DRIVE BELTASSEM Operation section location Supplement Sheet for additional guidance controls) function on this assembly. Be sure all the above steps have been Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage completed.
  • Page 10 ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Insert rod end of link assembly into hole in tractor lift shaft suspension arm (L) and pivot link down to mower. Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin on rear mower bracket (D) and secure with washer...
  • Page 11 16. Raise attachment lift lever to highest position. 17. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in the Opera- tion section of this manual. 02937...
  • Page 12 CHECK TiRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before operate your tractor, the factory for shipping purposes. Correct wish to assure that receive best tire pressure is important for best cutting performance satisfaction from this performance. Quality Product.
  • Page 13 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON...
  • Page 14 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. )3117 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the...
  • Page 15 The operation of any tractor 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 tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision...
  • Page 16 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full speed (fast). Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operating ficiency. Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance. TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
  • Page 17 _IWARNING: Backing up with tachment clutch engaged while mowing strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON", to allow reverse operation with the attach- ment clutch engaged, should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary reposition the machine with the attachment 9/16 engaged.
  • Page 18 TO TRANSPORT GASOLINE Raise attachment lift lever to its highest Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. position. overfill. fresh, clean, regular When pushing or towing your tractor, unleaded gasoline with a minimum be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) 87 octane.
  • Page 19 MOWING TiPS NOTE: Before starting, read the warm cold starting procedures below. , Tire chains cannot be used when the mower Insert into ignition turn housing is attached to tractor. clockwise to start position and release Mower should be properly leveled for best key as soon as engine...
  • Page 20 BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS v" iCheck Brake Operation v" 3heck Tire Pressure v" Presence& ROS 3heck Operator System_ 3heck for Loose Fasteners [Check/Replace Mower Blades =,,,, _ubrication Chart Dheck Battery Level v"...
  • Page 21 TRACTOR When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position and the Always observe safety rules when per- attachment clutch engaged, any attempt forming any maintenance. by the operator to shift into reverse should BRAKE OPERATION NOT shut off the engine.

  • Page 22: Air Filter

    BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE Your tractor has a battery charging system Determine temperature range expected which is sufficient for normal use. However, before oil change. All oil must meet service classification SG-SL. periodic charging of the battery with an auto- •...
  • Page 23 Replace paper cartridge annually, Every 100 hours of operation (more often after every 100 hours of operation. under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), move the blower housing and other cooling TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external • Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged...
  • Page 24 ,_I)WARNING: VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SER- Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely...
  • Page 25 TO LEVEL MOWER above. Recheck measurements, adjust if neces- Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under sary until both sides are equal. inflated, it may affect the appearance of your FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT lawn and lead you to think the mower...
  • Page 26 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock _lbb racket (L). CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded.

  • Page 27: Belt Removal

    TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Care- fully work belt down around transaxle electric clutch should provide years service. The clutch has a built-in brake that input pulley (F). Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper. stops the pulley within...
  • Page 28 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and from the fully charged battery. RED cable last from both batteries. washers to allow wheel removal (rear...

  • Page 29: Interlocks And Relays

    4. Close hood. ENGINE INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the Loose or damaged wiring may cause your emission control devices and systems, which tractorto runpoorly,stop running,or prevent are being done at the customers expense, it from starting. may be performed by any non-road engine...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the iMPORTANT: It is important to prevent Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential fuel CYLINDER(S) system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, Remove spark...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Hard to start Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace battery. Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Spark plug wire loose. Connect and tighten spark plug Loss of power wire. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11 Clean engine air screen/fins. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12 Clean/replace muffler.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower drive belt worn. Replace mower drive belt. Blades improperly installed. Reinstall blades sharp edge down. improper blades used. Replace with blades listed in this manual.

  • Page 34: 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. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 35 Mantenimiento ..........Ingles del Due_o Programa de Mantenimiento ....... GARANTiA LIMITADA DE CRAFTSMAN DOS ANOS PARA TRACTORES Si opera y mantiene este tractor segQn todas las instrucciones provistas, y este deja de funcionar debido a defectos del material o de la mano de obra dentro de los dos ahos posteriores...
  • Page 36 IMPORTANTE: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos. si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. _ADVERTENClA: Siempre desconecte No hacer funcionar la m&quina sin el captador alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda de hierba entera, la protecci6n de descarga u entrar en contacto...
  • Page 37 • Escogeruna velocidadde marchabaja de esten dentro del equipo por remolcar. modo quenoseanecesario pararse o cambiar • En pendientes, el peso del equipo remolcado estando en unapendiente. puede causar la perdida de tracci6n y la per- dida de control. • Nocortarlahierba mojada. L asruedas pueden perder tracci6n.
  • Page 38 , Las cuchillasdel cortacesped son afiladas. , Si segolpeaunobjetoajeno,hayquepararse Envolver l a cuchilla, p onerse guantes y poner e inspeccionar lam_.quina. Reparar, si es nec- la m&xima atenci6ncuandose hacenopera- esario,antesdevolvera ponerenmarcha. clonesenelias. • NuncahacerningOn ajusteo reparaci6n con • Controlar elfuncionamiento delfrenofrecuent- el motorenfunci6n.
  • Page 39 Velocidad de Marcha Hacia Adelante: Congratulaciones por su buena compra. 1.58 Recarrido(MPH): Su nuevo producto Craftsman<,_, est& diseflado 1.14 y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable per 1.77 muchos aflos. Pero como todos los productos, 2.65 puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto 3.38...
  • Page 40 Rueda delantera de la segadore (1) Rueda (1) Tuerca de Seguridad 3/8-16 (1) 1-1/40.D. Arandela Segadora 1) Barra Antioscilaci6n (5) Resorte de Retenci6n (1) 3/40.D. Arandela 1) Montaje de la pieza (2) Nesorte de Netencidn de uni6n deantera (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (5) 1-3/16 O.D.
  • Page 41 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. AJUSTE EL ASIENTO Cuando en este manual se mencionan los te- Sientese sobre el asiento. rminos "mano derecha" o "mano izquierda"...
  • Page 42 Colocar la palanca de velocidades en la posici6n neutra (N). Apretar el embolo de la palanca de levanta- miento y levantar el dispositivo de la palanca de levantamiento hasta su posici6n m&s alta. Tome la Ilave de la bolsa y arranque el motor. (Ver "PARA ARRANCAR EL MOTOR"...
  • Page 43 6. FIJELOSBRAZOS DESUSPENSION L ATE- RALES DELACORTADORA (A)AL CHASIS Hagagirar el volanteparaque las ruedas queden bienderechas. Ubiqueel orificiodel brazoencimade la FIJELA PIEZADE UNION ANTERIOR (E) clavija(B)que hay en la parteexteriordel - Trabajepor el lado izquierdo del tractor. chasisdeltractor, y fijeloconunaarandela y Introduzca e l extremo dela barrade la pieza un resortedecontenci6n.
  • Page 44 V'LISTA DE REVISION 14. Instale la correa pas&ndola por encima de la polea del embrague del motor (M). Antes de operar y de disfrutar de su tractor nuevo, le deseamos que reciba el mejor rendimiento y la mayor satisfaccion de este producto de calidad. Haga el favor de revisar la lista a continuacion: v"...
  • Page 45 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. MARCHAATRAS NEUTRO ALTO BAJO ESTRAN, GU- RAPIDO LENTO IGNICION LACION ® FRENODE FRENODE LUCES MOTOR MOTOR ABIERTA MOTOR ESTAClONAMIENTO ESTACIONAMIENTO ENSENDIDAS ENCENDIDO ENMARCHA APAGADO...
  • Page 46 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. )3117 Nuestros tractores cumplen con los est&ndares de seguridad del American National Standard Institute.
  • Page 47 La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraflos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daflos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas de seguridad o una mascara...
  • Page 48 PARA USAR CONTROL La gama de la altura de corte es de aproxima- ESTRANGULACl6N damente 1 a 4 pulgadas. Las alturas se miden desde el suelo a la punta de la cuchilla cuando Use el control de estrangulaci6n cuando este el motor no est&...
  • Page 49 PARA OPERAR LA SEGADORA Mover la palanca del cambio en la posici6n Su tractor viene equipada con un interruptor atr&s (R) y soltar despacio el pedal del em- sensor que exige la presencia del operador. brague/freno para empezar el movimiento. Cuando el uso del ROSes m&s necesario, de el motor est&...
  • Page 50 PRECAUCION: Combustibles mezclados MECA,NISMO DE AVISO DE SERVIClO CRONOMETRO alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de El mecanismo de aviso de servicio muestra etanol o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n nQmero total de horas que ha estado en func- &cidos durante el almacenamiento.
  • Page 51 ARRANQUE CON TIEMPO TEMPLADO (50 ° CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y MAS) No se pueden usar las cadenas para las Ilantas Cuando arranque el motor, empuje el control cuando la caja de la segadora est& adjunta al tractor. de la estrangulaci6n hasta que el motor emp- iece a funcionar m&s suavemente.
  • Page 52 PROGRAMA ANTES CADA CADA CADA CADA CADA ALMACENAMIENTC MANTEN|MIENTO CADA USO TEMPORAD_ HORAS HORAS HORAS HORAS Revisar la operaci6n del freno Revisar la presi6n de las Ilantas V_rifi_z [a commande de presence F_ d'operateur et le sistema d ROS Revisar si hay sujetad ..[tos Afi[ar/cambiar las cuchii[as de [a segadora...
  • Page 53 VERIFIEZ SISTEMA FUNCIONAMIENTO ATR_,S TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando (ROS) de mantenimiento. • Cuando el motor est,. en marcha con el inte- OPERACl6N DEL FRENO rruptor de Ilave en posici6n de motor "ON" y el embrague del accesorio conectado, cualquier Si el tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la m&xima velocidad al cambio m&s tentativa del operador de viajar marcha atr_.s,...
  • Page 54 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR BATERiA Su tractor cuenta con un sistema de carga de la Determine la gama de la temperatura esperada bateria que es suficiente para el use normal. Sin antes de cambiar el aceite. Todo el aceite debe embargo, si se carga la bateria peri6dicamente, cumplir con la clasificaci6n de servicio API SG-...

  • Page 55: Filtro De Aire

    FILTRO DEAIRE LIMPIEZA DELA ENTRADA DEAIRE/AREAS Su motornova a funcionarenformaadecuada DEENFRIAMENTO Para asegurar un si usaunfiltrosucio.Inspeccione e lcartucho de enfriamiento adecuado, asegQrese que la rejilla del cesped, las aletas de papel c adadosmeses o despues de25horasde enfriamiento, y otras superficies externas del mo- operaci6n, el cu&lsuceda primero.
  • Page 56 ,_ADVERTENClA:PARA EVlTAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SER- VlClO O DE HACER AJUSTES: Presione el pedal del embrague/freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento. Ponga la palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro (N). Ponga el embrague del accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED).
  • Page 57 PARA NNVELAR LA SEGADORA En case que sea necesario realizar un ajuste, lea los pasos 2 y 3 de las instrucciones AsegOrese de que los neum&ticos esten inflados Regulaci6n visual que aparecen m&s ar- a la PSi que se indica en estos. Si est&n de- riba.
  • Page 58 PARA REEMPLAZAR CORREA TRANSMISlON DE LA CUCHILLA DE LA SEGADORA DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE TRANSMIS- 10N DE LA SEGADORA Estacione el tractor en una superficie nive- lada. Ponga el freno de mano. Baje la palanca elevadora a la posici6n de m&s abajo.
  • Page 59 MONTAJE DE LA CORREA PARA AJUSTAR EL EMBRAGUE DEL ACCE- SORIO Para instalar Ia correa nueva, p&seta desde Ia El embrague electrico debe entregarle aflos parte de atr&s a la parte de adeiante det trac- de servicio. El embrague cuenta con un freno tor por encima de Ia placa de direcci6n (H) y incorporado que para a la polea dentro...
  • Page 60 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CON CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO UNA BATERiA BAJA Si el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies para _bADVERTENClA: Las baterias de &cido-plo- pararse a una velocidad m&s alta en et cambio mo generan gases explosivos.
  • Page 61 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA PARA CAMBIAR EL FUSIBLE C&mbielo pot un fusible tipo enchufable de 30 _ADVERTENClA: No haga cortocircuito con los amps, tipo automotriz. El sujetador del fusible terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Ilave est& ubicado detr&s del tablero. de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto con ambos terminales a la misma vez.
  • Page 62 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el alma- la separaci6n y a la formaci6n de acudos durante cenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractor elalmacenamiento. La gasolina acidica puede daflar el sistema de combustible de un motor du- no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s.
  • Page 63 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCJ6N Sin combustible. No arranca 1. Llene el estanque de combustible. Motor sin la 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
  • Page 64 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA CORRECCJ6N PROBLEMA P6rdida de fuerza 3. Acumulaci6n de cesped, hojas y 3. Limpie la parte inferior de la caja (continuado) basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 65 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menoe que eet6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA CORRECCION Lae cuchillas 1. Obstrucci6n en el mecanismo 1. Remueva la obstrucci6n, eegadoras no rotan del embrague. 2.
  • Page 67 GUIA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA SOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA O CUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVlESE EL CERRO 15 GRADOS MAX. ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar dahos graves, haga funcionar su tractor arriba y abajo de las pendientes, nunca transversalmente con respecto alas p.endientes.

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