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Craftsman 917.28834 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Operator's
Manual
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LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP,* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic
Transmission
Model No.
917.28834
• EspaSol, p. 32
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: Specifications

    60 oz. AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC Congratulations on making a smart pur- (Gap: .030") chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.5 designed and manufactured for years of Reverse: 0-2.4 dependable operation. But like all products, Charging...

  • 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 new 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 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: Mower Blades

    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 TO USE CRUISE CONTROL NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor The cruise control feature can be usedfor on a flat level surface. forward travel only. 1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

  • Page 13: Operation

    TO TRANSPORT REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse When pushing or towing your tractor, be Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by sure to disengage transmission by placing the operator to travel in the reverse direc- freewheel control in freewheeling position.

  • Page 14: Before Starting The Engine

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. CHECK ENGINE LEVEL Sit on seat in operating position, depress The engine in your tractor has been brake pedal parking brake. shipped, from the factory, already filled Move attachment clutch to disengaged...

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    • The attachments can be used during Your transmission is now purged and now engine warm-up period after the transmis- ready for normal operation. sion has been warmed up and may require MOWING TIPS the choke control be pulled out slightly. •...
  • 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 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when 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, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt...
  • Page 18 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Check your engine oil level more frequent- Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- ly to avoid possible engine damage from nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. running low on oil. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first...

  • Page 19: Air Filter

    ENGINE OIL FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace the engine oil filter every season remove the blower housing and other or every other oil change if the tractor cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins used more than...
  • Page 20 VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ARNING: 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 5. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift Insert end of link (E) into hole in front rear corner of mower and position slot mower bracket (H) and secure with in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer 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 centerspan idler (C). nut will change mower height about 1/8". Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. • Recheck measurements,adjust if nec- Carefully remove belt upwards from essary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to transmission input pulley and over 1/2"...
  • Page 24 Disengage transmission by placing If "jumper cables" are used for emergency freewheel control in "transmission dis- starting, follow this procedure: engaged" position. Pull freewheel con- IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped trol out and into the slot and release with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle it is held in the disengaged position.

  • Page 25: Interlocks And Relays

    4. First connect REDbattery cable to posi- TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps CABLE nut as shown. Tighten securely. The throttle control has been preset at the 5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to factory and adjustment should not be nec-...
  • Page 26 Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- which leads to separation and formation 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 WARNING:...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace battery. Engine clicks but will not start Corroded battery terminals. Clean battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Check attwiring.
  • Page 29 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 Mower deck not level. Level mower deck. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine "backfires" Engine throttle controI not sel 1 Move throtttecontrot between when turning between half and full speed (fast) half and full speed (fast) position engine "OFF"...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 Servicio Sears ......Contraportada Mantenimiento ..........GARANTiA LIMITADA DE CRAFTSMAN DOS AI_IOS PARA TRACTORES Si opera y mantiene este tractor seg0n todas las instrucciones provistas, y este deja de funcionar debido a defectos del material o de la mano de obra dentro de los dos a_os posteriores...
  • Page 33 _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 maquina 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 34 Escoger u navelocidad de marcha bajade • Nunca permitir que ni_os u otras personas modequenoseanecesario pararse o cam- esten dentro del equipo pot remolcar. biarestando enunapendiente. • En pendientes, el peso del equipo remolcado Nocortarlahierbamojada. L asruedas puede causar la perdida de tracci6n y la puedenperder tracci6n.
  • Page 35 Las cuchillas del cortacesped son afiladas. Mantener la mAquina libre de hierba, hojas Envolver la cuchilla, ponerse guantes y u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las poner la m&xima atenci6n cuando se hacen salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar operaciones en elias.
  • Page 36 Capacidad y Tipo 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 (Sabre 32°F) muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, _,PI-SG-SL) SAE 5W30 (Debajo 32°F...
  • Page 37 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 por razones de envio. AJUSTE EL ASIENTO Cuando en este manual se mencionan los 1.
  • Page 38 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 per razones de envio.
  • Page 39 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. I'.,I MARCHA ATR,_,S NEUTRO ALTO BAJO R,_PIDO LENTO ESTRANGU- LACION MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENO DE ALTURA DE LA LEVANTAMIENTO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO ENMARCHA APAGADO ESTACIONAMIENTO...
  • Page 40 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 41 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 42 UTILIZAR EL MANDO CRUCERO PARA AJUSTAR LAS RUEDAS CALIBRADO- El mando crucero se puede utilizar s61o durante la marcha hacia adelante. Las ruedas calibradoras est_.n bien ajustadas CARACTER/STICAS TECNICAS cuando se encuentran un poco a distancia El control de velocidad crucero s61o debe usarse terreno al mismo tiempo que la segadora est6 a la altura de corte deseada.
  • Page 43 • Para volver a empezar con el movimiento, suelte lentamente, el freno de estaciona- miento y el pedal de freno. • Apretar despacio el pedal apropiado hasta la posici6n m&s lenta. • Gire siempre lentamente. PARA TRANSPORTAR Cuando empuje o arrastre su tractor aseg0rese de desenganchar la transmisi6n poniendo...
  • Page 44 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR NOTA: El dispositivo de aviso de servicio funciona cuando la Ilave de ignici6n o arranque se encuentra AI hacer arrancar el motor por la primera vez o si en cualquier posici6n menos en "STOP" ("PARE"). se ha acabado el combustible del motor, se neces- A fin de garantizar la precisi6n...
  • Page 45 CALENTAMIENTO PARA LA TRANSMISION Sentado en el asiento del tractor, empiece el AUTOMATICA motor. Despu6s que este corriendo el motor, mueva el control de estrangulaci6n media Antesde conducir l a unidad en untiempofrio, la transmisi6n debeset calentada comolas (1/2) velocidad. Quitar el freno de mano.

  • Page 46: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMA DE ANTES CADA CADA CADA CADA CADA &LMACENAM]ENT TEMPORAD/ MANTENIMIENTO CADA USO HORAS HORAS HORAS HORAS _evisar la operaci6n del frei_o _evisar la pres[6n de ]as llantas _r[f[_z Ja commande de plesence _'operateur et Jesistema d ROS _evisar si hay sujetadores suelios °'filal/camb[ar las cuchillas de la segad°ra...
  • Page 47 Cuando el motor est& en marcha con el TRACTOR interrupter de Ilave del sistema de funcio- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad namiento atr&s (ROS) en la posici6n "ON" cuando d6 mantenimiento. y el embrague del accesorio conectado, cual- OPERAClON DEL FRENO quier tentativa del operador de viajar marcha Si el tractor necesita m#.s de cinco (5) pies para...
  • Page 48 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 49 FILTRO DE AIRE AVISO: 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 si usa un filtro sucio. Limpie el elemento del de enfriamiento taponadas, y/o las tapas de prefiltro de espuma despues de cada 25 horas...
  • Page 50 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 remu6vala. AsegQrese que las cuchillas y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 51 Introduzca 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 por medio de una arandela y un resorte de contenci6n (J), FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior...
  • Page 52 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA Vuelva a verificar las medidas y ajuste nuevamente, en case necesario, hasta que AsegSrese de que los neum&ticos est6n inflados a la PSI que se indica en estos. Si estb,n de- ambos lados queden iguales. AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATRAS masiado inflados o poco inflados, el c6sped no le quedar&...
  • Page 53 • Vuelva a verificar las medidas y ajuste nue- Retire la correa del pi56n estacionario (A) y vamente, en case necesario, hasta que la del pi56n de embrague (B). punta anterior de la hoja de la cuchilla quede Retire la correa del pi_i6n central (C). 1/8"...
  • Page 54 Desembragar la transmisi6n colocando Si se usan "cables de empalme" para un el mando de la rueda libre en la posici6n arranque de emergencia, siga este proced- "transmisi6n desembragada". Tirar el imiento: mando de la rueda libre fuera y dentro la IMPORTANTE: Su tractor esta equipado con un ranura y soltar asi se coloca en la posici6n...
  • Page 55 MOTOR El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo Base Del del cliente, pueden ser realizados pot cualquier Asiento individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de mo- tor.
  • Page 56 Inmediatamente prepare su tractorparael gasolina acidica puede daSar el sistema de almacenamiento al finalde latemporada o si el combustible de un motor durante el periodo de almacenamiento. tractornose va a usarpor30 diaso m&s. • Vaciar el dep6sito del carburante poniendo _ADVERTENClA:Nunca almacene eltrac- en marcha el motor y dej#.ndolo funcionar torcongasolina enel estanque dentrodeun...
  • Page 57 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 58 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 59 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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