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Craftsman 917.25023 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 24.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Operator's
CRII
Manual
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP,*42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed
Transaxle
Model No.
917.25023
• EspaSol, p. 33
This product has a low emission engine which operates
_]
differently from previously built
Before
engines,
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
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (El0) is acceptable for use in this machine. The
use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) will void the product warranty.
Esta mhquina puede uUlizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0),
El
uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (El0) anulard la garantfa del producto.
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 U,S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com!craftsman
*As _ated by the engine manufacturer
446621

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  • Page 1 Esta mhquina puede uUlizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0), uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (El0) anulard la garantfa del producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 U,S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com!craftsman *As _ated by the engine manufacturer 446621...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears Service ......Back Cover Maintenance ........Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this ridingequipment 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 _kDANGER: 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 A(_WARNING: In orderto preventacciden- • anyone. Avoid discharging material tat starting when setting up, transporting, against a wall or obstruction.
  • Page 4 Iio SLOPE OPERATION • Keep children out of the mowing area and inthe watchfulcare of a responsible Slopes are a major factor related to loss of adult other than the operator. control and tip-over accidents, which can • Be alert and turn machine off if a child result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 Never tamper withsafety devices. Check • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the their proper operation regularly. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, then refuel other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel such equipmentwith a portable container, spillage and remove any fuel-soaked de- rather than from a gasoline dispenser...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    W/out Filter: 60 Oz.i1.77 L REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion QCt2YC (Gap: .040"/1,02 ram) Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. "Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: 1,0/1,6 (Mph/Kph): 1,4/2,3 designed and manufactured for years of 2,113,4 dependable operation.
  • Page 7 Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys ii iiiiill Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembied for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wiltmake assembly abel easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2"...
  • Page 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID ,/CHECKLIST (See Operation section for location Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to ensure that you receive the best and function of controls) Raise attachment lift lever to its high- performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product.
  • Page 9 These s ymbols may appear onyour t ractor orinliterature supplied with theproduct, Learn a nd understand their m eaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE SLOW IGNITION SWITCH i.ml MOWER ENGINE REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT OPERATION SYSTEM [ROS) FUEL LIGHTS BATTERY...

  • Page 10: Operation

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03078 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety I mask worn over spectacles, ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR...
  • Page 12 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS The direction and speed of movement is Gauge wheels are properly adjusted controlled by the gearshift lever (J). when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.
  • Page 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING: Do notdrive up or down hillswith slopes greater than t5 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual. , Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.
  • Page 14 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 tractor has beenshipped, extra cranking time to move fuel from the from the factory, already filled with summer tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly IeveIedfor 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.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    EVERY EVEry _vem' _ve_ eveRY BEFORE MAINTENANCE eS_=FORE EACH SCHEDULE SEAaOl_ STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOUR_ HOt,IRe v" iiii Check Bra_<e Operation Cheek Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROe Systems Cheek, for Loose Fasteners ChecWReplacff, Mower Blades !T Lubrication Chart Check Battery Lever...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) Always observe safety r ules SYSTEM w hen per- forming any maintenance. • When the engine is running with the BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, tf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to drive in stop at highest speed in highest gear on a...
  • Page 18 TOCLEAN B ATTERY AND TERMINALS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Corrosion and dirt o nthe battery and termi- Determine temperature range expected nals c an cause thebattery to"leak" power. before oil change, All oil must meet API 1. Disconnect BLACK b attery cable f irst service classification SG-SL.
  • Page 19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEANING Air screen must be kept free of dirt and • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. chaff to prevent engine damage from of all foreign matter. overheating, Clean with a wire brush or • Clean debris from steering plate. compressed air to remove dirt and stub- Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal born dried gum fibers.
  • Page 20 DECK WASHOUT PORT Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from Your tractor's deck is equipped with the nozzle washout port, washout port on its surface as part of its 10, Move the tractor to a dry area, prefer- deck wash system.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral position. 3, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5, Ensure the b]ades and all moving parts have completely stopped, 6.
  • Page 22 3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION 7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole mower bracket (H) and secure with in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor washer and retainer spring (J). chassis and secure with retainer spring.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT Make sure tires are properly inflated to the IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- PSt shown on tires, lftires are over or under to-side, inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not To obtain the best cutting results, the mower adjusted properly.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is The mower blade drive belt may be a belt installationguide decal on bottom replaced without tools. Park the tractor on side of left footrest.
  • Page 25 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRAL ADJUSTMENT Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and The transaxle should be in neutral when camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock adjustable.
  • Page 26 REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY _JLWARNING: Do not short battery termi- 1. Raise hood. nals by allowing a wrenchorany other object 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector, to contact both terminals at the same time. 3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at Before connecting battery, remove metal sides, tilttowardengine andliftoffoftractor.

  • Page 27: Storage

    ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will FUEL SYSTEM not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent _iWARNING: Never store the tractor with gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, gasoline in the tank inside a building where...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Bad spark plug.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center COR.ECTIO....PROBLEM ..CAUSE Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace battery. Engine clicks will start Corroded battery terminals. Clean battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Check all widng.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt cutting Mower deck not level. Levet mower deck, Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,,_.., ..Loss of drive Debris on steering plate (if See "CLEANING" in the equipped), maintenance section. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, Replace motion drive belt. or broken.
  • Page 32 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 33 1-800-659-5917 6 visits el sitio web: www. craftsman.corn En todos los cases anteriores, si el reemplazo es imposibie, et equips tractor ser& sustituido sin cargo con el mismo modelo o uno equivalente.
  • Page 34 _kPELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de arnputar |as manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrueciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte, • No maneje Ia maquina si no tiene la trampa _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alam- para c_sped completa, Ia canaleta de descarga...
  • Page 35 • Tener el m_ximo cuidado cuando se acerca • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de mode que no sea necesario o cambiar a cantos ciegos, arbustos, &rboles u otros pararse estando en una pendiente. objetos que pueden impedir la vista de nifios. •...
  • Page 36 OPERACIONES DE SERVICIO GENERALES • Nunca hacer funcionar Ia m_tquina en un &rea • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse cerrada. e inspeccionar la m&quina. Reparar, si es necesario, antes de volver a poner en marcha, - Mantener tedas las tuercas y pemos apretados para asegurarse de que trabaja en condiciones .
  • Page 37 Congratulaciones per su buena compra Su Marcha 1.0/1,6 Recarrido Adelante; 1.4/2,3 nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseSado y (Mph/Kph): 2.1/3,4 fabricado para funcionar de mode fiable per .3.1/5,1 touches aSos Pero come todos los productos, 4.0/6.4 puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en 5.4/8,2...
  • Page 38 Llaves Hoja de pendiente Llaves (2) Su tractor nuevo ha sido rnontado en Ia f'&brieacon la exeepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han montado pot razones de envi'o, HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA EL MONTAJE tiqueta Un juego de Ilaves de tubo facilitate, el montaje, A continuaei6n se enurneran los tarnaSos de Ias Ilaves estandar, (1) Llave de 1/2"...
  • Page 39 PARA HACER RODAR EL TRACTOR / LISTA DE REVISI6N FUERA DE LA CORREDERA (Vea |a Antes de operar y de disfrutarde su trac- tor nuevo, le deseamos que reciba e_mejor secci6n de la operaci6n para ia Iocali- rendimiento y la mayor satisfaccion de este dad y la funci6n de los controles) productode calidad.
  • Page 40 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en Ia literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus stgnificados. MARCHA ATRAS NEUTRO ALTO BAJO ESTRANGU- RAPtDO LENTO LAC[ON 45 (®) MOTOR MOTOR FRENO ALTURA DE LA LEVANTAMtENTO MOTOR APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO EN MARCHA...
  • Page 41 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare 1as i!ustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de tos d!versos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el future. 03078 Nuestros tractores cumplen con los est&ndares de seguddad del American National Standard Institute,...
  • Page 42 illl La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os I dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en dstos. Siempre use ! anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor ! o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 43 PARA MOVERSE HACIA ADELANTE ¥ PAPA AJUSTAR LAS RUEDAS CALIBRA- HACIA ATRAS DORAS La direcci6n y Ia veiocidad del movimiento Las ruedes calibradoras est&n bien ajustadas son contro[adas par media de ta palanca de cuando se encuentran un poco a distancia det cambio, terreno al mismo tiempo que la segadora est_ a la attura de carte deseada, Entonces las...
  • Page 44 PARA OPERAR EN CERROS ,_.ADVERTENCIA: No maneje hacia arriba o ha- cia abajo en cerroscon pendientes superiores a 15° y no rnaneje atravesando ninguna pendiente. Utilice Ia guia de ta pendiente proporcionada en la parte posteriora de este manuaL • Escoja la ve{ocidad m&s lenta antes de ar- rancar hacia arriba o hacia abajo en cerros.
  • Page 45 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR MOTOR AI hacer arrancar el motor per la primera vez o si se ha acabado el combustible de1 motor, se REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR necesitar& tiempo para el arranque extra para El motor en su tractor ha side enviado desde la mover et combustible desde el estanque hasta f&brica tleno con ace[re de calidad para verano.
  • Page 46 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR No se pueden usar Ias cadenas para las Ilantas cuando la caja de Ia segadora est& adjunta al tractor. • La segadora debe estar nivelada en forma adecuada para obtener el mejor ren- dimiento al segar. ',lea "PARA NiVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGADOP_' en la secciSn de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.
  • Page 47 PROGRAMADE MANTENIM|ENTO _o_,.o...,o_.o._;'_'_ .." V';IV' T w,f_z_ oo_,_ 4.pr_ent._ ..AfJla,r,_bl_ar las cuchl_as la Seg_dol_, T T=b_ _,b_=_6....... Revis_,r el n_=l RsvL_a_ ete n(liamisnlo 6s$ _seje Umpie IOS raslduo$ _e la p_, de di_._i6,n ....... Compr_e La _k_c_6n De( ¢._zt_sp_ V"...
  • Page 48 • Cuando el motor est,. on marcha con el TRACTOR interrupter de Ilave del sistema de funcio- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando d@mantenimiento. namiento atr&s (ROS) en la posici6n "ON" y el embrague de{ accesorio conectado, cua[- OPERACION DEL FRENO quier tentativa del operador de viajar rnarcha Si el tractornecesita m&s de cinco (5) pies pare err&s, NO apagar&...
  • Page 49 1. Remueva la tapa/varilla indicadora de hive] 3. Enjuague la bateria con agua corriente y sL=quela. para relleno de] aceite. Tenga cu[dado de no 4. Limpie los terminafes y los extremos (]el permitirque lamugreentreen el motorcuando cambie el aceite. cable de la bateria con un cepillo de alam- bre hasta que queden brMantes.
  • Page 50 LIMPIEZA SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO DE AIRE Para asegurar un enfriamiento adecuado, Limpie todo material extra_o del motor, [a • aseg_rese que la rejilla del c_sped, las aletas bateria, el asiento, el pulido, etc. de enfdamiento, y otras superficies externas del •...
  • Page 51 PUERTO DE LAVADO DE LA CUBIERTA t 0, Lleve el tractor a una zona seca, preferente- La cubierta de su tractor est.. equipada con un mente de cemento o pavimentada. Mueva el control del embrague del accesorio a Ia puerto de Iavado sobre Easuperficie que forma posici6n "ENGANCHAR"...
  • Page 52 ,_ ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1. Presione el pedal del embragueifreno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento. 2. Ponga Ia palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro. 3. Ponga el embrague de] accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED). 4.
  • Page 53 Realice el mismo procedimiento en el otro lado clef tractor. 9. Retire el resorte de sujeciSn (K), deslice la FIJE LAS P]EZAS DE PROPULS]0N POS- abrazadera (L) hasta quitar]a, y saque a TERIORES ((3) - Levante la parte posterior presi6n la gufa de la caja (P) hasta que se de la cortadora, ubique la ranura de ta pieza salga deI soporte.
  • Page 54 5. Vuelva a verificar las medidas y ajuste nueva- PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA mente, en caso necesario, hasta que ambos Asegt3rese de que Ios neum_ticos est@ninflados Iados queden iguales. a la PSI que se indica en estos. Si est,_n de- AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATP_S masiado inflados o poco inflados, el c_sped no le quedar&...
  • Page 55 CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA 1. Desmonte la SEGADORA (Ver "PAPA DES- Si el tractor exige m_.s de cinco (5) pies para MONTAR LA SEGADORA" en este capttulo pararse a una velocidad m__salta en el cambio del manual).
  • Page 56 IMPRESION / INCLINACION DE LAS RUEDAS REGULAC!ON DE LA PALANCA DE VELOCI- DADES NEUTRO DEL CAMB|O MECANICO DELANTERAS CON DIFERENCIAL Y TRACCI(_N ANTERIOR La impresi6n e inctinaci6n de las ruedas delan- teras de su nuevo tractor vienen asl de f&brica y El cambio mec&nico con diferencial y tracci6n an- son normales+ La impresi6n y la inclinaci6nde Ias terior tiene que estar en posici6n neutro cuando...
  • Page 57 PAR& REMOVER EL CONJUNTO DEL CAPe REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA ..Y DEL ENREJADO _,DVERTENCIA: No haga cortocircuito con los 1. Levante el cap6. terminales de Ia baterta al permitir que una llave 2. Desabroche el conector del alambre de las de tuercao cualquierotto objeto entre en contacto luces delanteras.
  • Page 58 lnmediatamente prepare su tractor para el alma- MOTOR eenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractor SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_.s. IMPORTANTE: Es importantevitar que se for- _I_DVERTENCIA: Nunca almacene el tractor man depositos de goma en partes fundamen- tales deI sistema de combus-tible tales como el con gaso[ina en el estanque dentro de un edificio...
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. CORRECC|6N PROBLEMA CAUSA _'"i"' Sin combustible."' Llene el estanque de combustfble. NO armnca Vea"PAPA HACER ARRANCAR EL MO- Motor sin la"ESTRANGULACION" TOR"...
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secciSn apropiada en el manual a manes que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION P_rdida de Ague en el Combustible. VaciareIestanquedecombusiibleyelcarbu- fuerza rador, vuetva allenar elestanque congaso- (sigue) lina nueva y cambie elfiltro de combustible. Alambrado de la buj[a suelto, Conecte y apriete el atambre de Ia bujla.
  • Page 61 IDENTtFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a manes qua estd dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears, ..... ,,,,,,,, , PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N El inierruptor Las luz est& '_.PAGADO";(OFF), "ENCtE'N'DA" (ON) el interrupter, ..... CeS) de Bombilla(s) o t6mpara(s) quemada(s), Gamble la bombilla(s)o l_,mpara(s), ntera(s}...
  • Page 63 GUiA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR L AS PENDIENTES CON LAVISTA PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA ADVERTENCIA: Para evit_r daPios graves, haga funcionar su tractor arriba I y abajo de las pendlentes, nunca transversalmente con respecto a 1as pendlentes. No cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los virajes gradualmente para evitar volcarse o la pdrdlda de control, Tenga mucho cu[dado ¢uando camb]e de dlrecc16n en las pendientes, 1.
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