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Craftsman 917.28836 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 22.0 hp, 46" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Operator's
Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
22.0 HP,* 46" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917.28836
• EspaSol, p. 33
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:
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
*As rated by the engine manufacturer

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 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...
  • Page 2 ..........Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... Troubleshooting ........Sears Service ......Back Cover Operation ..........Maintenance Schedule ......CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY YEARS ON TRACTOR When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect in material...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    _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 _,WARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidental starting when...

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    II. SLOPE OPERATION Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which safe machine operation. Children result in severe...

  • Page 5: General Service

    Check their proper operation regularly. Remove gas-powered equipment from Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible, then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipment with a portable...

  • Page 6: Repair Protection Agreements

    AGREEMENTS (Gap: .030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.5 chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Reverse: 0-2.4 designed and manufactured for years of Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPfv dependable operation. But like all products,...

  • Page 7: Check Battery

    Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned Sit in seat.

  • Page 8: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECKTIREPRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your tractor, at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best rect tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting performance.

  • Page 9: Hot Surfaces

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. I',,I "_ SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH (®) ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION...

  • Page 10: Operation

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03108 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
  • 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 or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 12 Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. TO ADJUST MOWER CUFFING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever TO OPERATE MOWER determines the cutting height. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine...

  • Page 13: To Operate On Hills

    Raise attachment lift lever to its highest _WARNING: Backing up with the at- position. tachment clutch engaged while mowing Pull freewheel control out and into is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS the slot and release so it is held in the "ON", to allow reverse operation...

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    GASOLINE WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. above) not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular When engine starts, move the throttle unleaded gasoline with a minimum control to the fast position. 87 octane.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: Should your transmission When mowing large areas, start by require removal for service or replace- turning to the right so that clippings will ment, it should be purged after reinstalla- discharge away from shrubs, fences, tion before operating the tractor. driveways, etc.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation T Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS System! Check for Loose Fasteners C ChecWReplace Mower Blades I_r_ 0 Check Battery Level Lubrication Chart Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle...

  • Page 17: Blade Care

    TRACTOR ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position Always observe safety rules when per- (Normal Operating) forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then...
  • Page 18 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- eration or at least once a year if the tractor nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. is not used for 50 hours in one year.

  • Page 19: Air Filter

    ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass Replace the engine oil filter every season screen, cooling fins, and other external sur- or every other oil change if the tractor faces of the engine are kept clean at all times. used more than 100 hours...
  • Page 20 WARNING: VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 21 6. ATTACHFRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER 4. If adjustment is necessary, see step 2 Make sure tires are properly inflated to in Visual Adjustment instructions above. the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over 5. Recheck measurements, adjust if nec- or under inflated, it may affect the appear- essary until both sides are equal.

  • Page 23: Belt Removal

    NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment Remove belt from stationary idler (A) nut will change mower height about 1/8". and clutching idler (B). • Recheck measurements,adjust if nec- Remove belt from centerspan idler (C). Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. essary until front tip of blade is 1/8"...
  • Page 24 TO CHECK BRAKE TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a _WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- level, dry concrete or paved surface, then erate explosive gases.
  • Page 25 Install new battery with terminals same position as old battery. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely. Headlight Wire Connect BLACK grounding cable Connector negative (-) terminal with remaining bolt keps nut.
  • Page 26 Throttle Lever IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles seats in carburetor may result if turned too tight. NOTE: carburetor on this engine low emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits lowed...

  • Page 27: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- which leads to separation and formation of age at the end of the season or if the trac- acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- _will not be used for 30 days or more. age the fuel system of an engine while in WARNING: Never store the tractor storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel. See"TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace battery. will not start Corroded battery terminals. Clean battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Check attwiring.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt cutting Level mower deck. Mower deck not level. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

  • Page 31: Need More Help

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine "backfires" Engine throttle control Move throtttecontrol between when turning between hatf and fuli speed (fast' hatf and futt speed (fast) position engine "OFF" position before stopping...
  • Page 32 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure. 3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure. 4.
  • Page 33 Servicio Sears ......Contraportada Mantenimiento ..........GARANTiA LIMITADA DE CRAFTSMAN DOS AI_IOS 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 aSos posteriores a la fecha de...
  • Page 34 _PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no ss observan las instrucciones de ssguridad siguientss ss pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte • No hacer funcionar la m&quina sin el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda captador de hierba entera, la protecci6n entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el...
  • Page 35 • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de • Nunca permitir que niSos u otras personas modo que no sea necesario pararse o cam- esten dentro del equipo pot remolcar. biar estando en una pendiente. • En pendientes, el peso del equipo remolcado •...
  • Page 36 • Las cuchillas del cortacesped son afiladas. • Mantener la m6,quina libre de hierba, hojas Envolver la cuchilla, ponerse guantes y u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las poner la maxima atenci6n cuando se hacen salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar operaciones en elias.

  • Page 37: Especificaciones

    ACUERDOS DE PROTECClON PARA ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO REPARAClON Capacidad y Tipo 2.5 Galones Congratulaciones por su buena compra. de gasolina: Regular Sin PIomo Su nuevo producto Craftsman_R>est& diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por Tipo de Aceite: SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F) muchos aSos.
  • Page 38 Hoja de pendiente (1) Tubo de desagQe Llaves (2) Llaves Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han montado per razones de envio. AJUSTE EL ASIENTO Cuando en este manual se mencionan los termi- 1.
  • Page 39 REVISION ,/LISTA REVISION DE LA PRESION DE LAS Antes de operar y de disfrutar de su trac- LLANTAS tor nuevo, le deseamos que reciba el mejor Las Ilantas en su unidad fueron infladas de- rendimiento y la mayor satisfaccion de este masiado en la f&brica por razones de env[o.
  • Page 40 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. I',,I MARCHA AT R,_,S NEUTRO R,_PIDO LENTO ALTO BAJO ESTRANGU- LACION MOTOR ALTURA DE LA LEVANTAMIENTO MOTOR MOTOR FRENO SISTEMA SEGADORA DE LA SEGADORA APAGADO...
  • Page 41 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, 03108 Nuestros tractores...
  • Page 42 La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dahos graves en 6stos. 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 m&scara...
  • Page 43 Con el pedal (K) de marcha adelante apretado Con la segadora a la altura deseada para la a la velocidad deseada, mover la palanca de posici6n de corte, se tienen que montar las mando de crucero hacia adelante hasta la ruedas calibradoras de modo que queden posici6n "SET"...
  • Page 44 PARA TRANSPORTAR FUNClONAMIENTO ATRAS Cuando empuje o arrastre su tractor aseg0rese de Tu tractor est& equipado con el Sistema de desenganchar la transmisi6n poniendo el control Funcionamiento Atr&s (ROS). Cualquier tenta- de la rueda libre en la posici6n de marcha de rue- tiva del operador de viajar marcha atrb,s con el da libre.
  • Page 45 • Parala operaci6n enclimafrio,debecambiar Inserte la Ilave en la ignici6n y gire la Ilave en elaceiteparapoderarrancar m &sf&cilmente el sentido que giran las manillas del reloj a la (Vea"Tabla deViscosidad DelAceite" en la posici6n de arranque start, y suelte la Ilave tan secci6n de Mantenimento de estemanual).
  • Page 46 RURGAR LA TRANSMISION Maneje de modo que los recortes se descar- _PRECAUCl6N: Nunca enganche o desen- guen en el &rea que ya ha side cortada. Man- tenga el b,rea de corte a la derecha del tractor. ganche la palanca del control de rueda libre cuando el motor esta funcionando.

  • Page 47: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMA DE ANTES DE CADA CADA CADA CADA CADA ALMACENAM]ENTO TEMPORADA MANTENIMIENTO CADA use HORAS HORAS HORAS HORAS Revisar la operaci6n del freno RevJsar Ja presi6n de ]as llantas wrifi_z la commande de plesence d'operateur et le sistema d ROS Revisar sJ hay sujetadores sueltos Afilal/cambial...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR Motor en posicion "ON" Posici6n ROS "ON" Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad (Operaci6n Normal) cuando de mantenimiento. OPERAClON DEL FRENO Si el tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la m&xima velocidad al cambio m&s alto en una superficie nivelada, de hormig6n o pavimen- tada, hay que hacerle el servicio al freno.
  • Page 49 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR Cubra los terminales con grasa o parafina. Reinstale la bateria (Yea "Reemplazar Determine la gama de la temperatura esperada Bateria" en la secci6n de Servicio y ajustes antes de cambiar el aceite. Todo el aceite debe de este manual).
  • Page 50 FILTRO DE AIRE AVlSO: Si se opera la m&quina con una rejilla Su motor no va a funcionar en forma adecuada del c6sped bloqueada, sucia, o con las aletas de enfriamiento taponadas, y/o las tapas de si usa un filtro sucio. Inspeccione el cartucho de enfriamiento removidas se producir&...
  • Page 51 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: Presione el pedal de freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento. Ponga el embrague del accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED). Ponga la Ilave de ignici6n en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remu&vala. AsegOrese que las cuchillas y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 52 ]ntroduzca el otro extremo de la pieza de uni6n (E) en el orificio que se encuentra en la barra anterior de la cortadora (H), y fijelo pot medio de una arandela y un resorte de contenci6n (J). Retire el resorte del cable del embrague del brazo del engranaje (R).
  • Page 53 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA En caso que sea necesario realizar un ajuste, lea los paso 2 de las instrucciones Aseg5rese de que los neum&ticos est6n infla- de Regulaci6n Visual que aparecen m&s dos a la PSi que se indica en estos. Si est&n arriba.
  • Page 54 NOTE: Observe toda la correa de transmisi6n NOTA: Cada vuelta completa de la tuerca de ajuste har& variar la altura de la cortadora 1/8". de ia fuerza electromotriz y la posici6n de todas • Vuelva a verificar las medidas y ajuste nue- las guias y guardacorreas.
  • Page 55 CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CON UNA BATERiA BAJA Si el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies para _DVERTENCIA: Las baterias de &cido-plo- pararse a una velocidad m&s alta en el cambio mo generan gases explosivos. Mantenga las m&s alto en una superficie nivelada de hor-...
  • Page 56 PARA REMOVER EL CONJUNTO DEL CAPO Levante la base del asiento a la posici6n le- Y DEL ENREJADO vantada y abra la puerta de caja de bateria. Desconecte el cable de la bateria NEGRO Levante el cap& Desabroche el conector del alambre de las primero y luego el cable de la bateria ROJO luces delanteras.
  • Page 57 Palanca de la Aceleracion PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El carburador ha sido preajustado en la f&brica y no deberia necesitar ajustes. Sin embargo, se pueden necesitar ajustes de menor importancia para compensar per las diferencias en el combus- Puntal d_ _--_--- nillo de tible, temperatura, altura o carga.
  • Page 58 gasolina acidica puede daSar el sistema de Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el combustible de un motor durante el periodo de almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si el almacenamiento. tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. •...
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca 1. Sin combustible. 1. Llene el estanque de combustible, 2. Motor sin la 2, Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA Perdida de fuerza 3, Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas y 3. Limpie la parte inferior de la caja (continuado) basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 61 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la seccion apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA Las cuchillas 1. Obstrucci6n en el mecanismo 1. Remueva la obstrucci6n. segadoras no rotan del embrague. 2.
  • Page 63 GUiA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar da_os graves, haga funcionar su tractor arriba y abajo de las pendientes, nunca transversalmente con respecto alas pendientes. No cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los virajes gradualmente para evitar volcarse o la p_rdida de control.
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