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Craftsman 917.27639 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 18.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
18.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.27639
• Espafiol, p. 33
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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1-600-659-5917
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

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-600-659-5917 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...
  • Page 2 Serviceand Adjustments ...... 2 2 ProductSpecifications ......6 Storage..........28 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......8 Troubleshooting ........29 Operation ..........11 Sears Service......B ackCover MaintenanceSchedule......1 7 LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR AND BATTERY 2-YEAR ON TRACTOR When used and maintained according to the operator's...

  • Page 3: Operation

    DANGER: T his 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 _)AWARNING: In order to prevent anyone.
  • Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION o 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 can safe machine operation.

  • Page 5: General Service

    Keep machine free of grass, leaves, • Remove gas-powered equipment from other debris bui_d-up. Clean oil or fue! the truck or trailer and refuel it on the spillage and remove any fuel-soaked ground° If this is not possible, then debris. Allow machine to cool before refuel such equipment with a portable...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    AGREEMENTS Forward: Ground Speed Congratulations on making a smart pur- (MPH): chase.Your new Craftsman@ product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7 ilnlll, ii , Steering Wheel Steering (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Insert © (1) 5/I6 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Steering Steedng Wheel Extension ,IIII1111tl, Shaft Adapter Seat (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys ,i,iiiiii,in I i I...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    "four new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely° Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 9 6. Lowerseat into operatingpositionand NOTE: You may now roll or drive your sit in seat. tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate 7. Slide seat untila comfortableposition instruction below to remove the tractor is reachedwhich allowsyou to press from the skid. clutch/brakepedal all the way down, WARNING: Before starting,...

  • Page 10: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overin- Before you operate and enjoy your new flared at the factory for shipping purposes. tractor, we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is important for best the best performance and satisfaction cutting...
  • Page 11 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 IGN_TI;ON SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERIe ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LiFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ®$111])o...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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. Attachment Position Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Throttle/Choke Control...
  • Page 13 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 adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 USING THE REVERSE OPERATION o The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool SYSTEM season and to over 3 inches during hot Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way months, For healthier and better looking down and hold.

  • Page 15: Cold Weather Starting

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (calfed gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) MENTS attract moisture which leads to separa- Tow only the attachments that are recom- tion and formation of acids during storage. mended by and comply with specifications Acidic gas can damage the fuel system...

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips

    When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, imme- diately move the throttle control to the fast position, Engine warm-up take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder the temperature,...
  • Page 17 Chock Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operelor Presence & ROS SysI_ms v,....v' ..A Cheek for Loose Fasteners C Check/Rap!ace Mower Blades v" T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level ..clean Battery and Terminals Dheek Transaxle Cooling _hock Mower Levelness i C, h eek V-Belts ....
  • Page 18 ROS "ON" Position TRACTOR Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) Always observe safety rules when per- 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 brake...
  • Page 19 • The blade can be sharpened with a file V-BELTS or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Check V-belts for deterioration and wear to sharpen while on the mower. after !00 hours of operation and replace , To check blade balance, you will need a if necessary.

  • Page 20: Engine Cooling System

    Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. • [/_ _.p/Handle To open, pull out on the drain valve. --%>, ,_ After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
  • Page 21 CLEANING MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free ate a fire hazard and/or damage, of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 22 WARNING: SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING 1. 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 stopped.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" Adjust the mower while tractor Js parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure against trunnion on both front links. •...
  • Page 24 Mandrel With Parking Brake "Engaged" Idler Pulleys Nut "A" Mandrel __Ar_m_ Pulley ting TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT right side of the transaxle. Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 25 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Engine Block up axle securely, Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Center washers to allow wheel removal (rear Clutchinc wheels have a square key- Do not Keeper lose), Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE; On rear wheels only: align Stationary Idler...
  • Page 26 TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ORDER Raise hood. BLACK cable first from chassis Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the then from the fully charged battery. backside of the grill. RED cable last from both batteries. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely...
  • Page 27 IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle ENGINE valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING may be performed...
  • Page 28 immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more+ which leads to separation and formation acids during storage.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION CA__USE ..Will not start Out of fuel, 1. Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" properiy_ in Operation section. 3_ Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/too Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed_ 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Clean underside of mower Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mowen...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1o Remove obstruction_ not rotate mechanism. Worn/damaged mower drive Replace mower drive belt. belt. Frozen idler pulley_ Replace idler pulley.
  • Page 32 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 slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 33 Usted podr& evi- tarse el costo del vi&tico si lleva la baterfa a un Centro de Servicios autorizado de Craftsman. Para saber cu=51 le queda m_s cerca, llame a! 1-800-4-MY-HOME®+ La totalidad de la cobertura de la garantia del tractor y la baterfa quedar&...
  • Page 34 PELIGRO: 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. _LADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el ° No hacer funcionar fa m_quina sin el alambre de la bujfa y pSngalo donde no pueda captador de hierba entera, la protecci6n de entrar en contacto con la bujla, para evitar el...
  • Page 35 • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de • Nunca permitir que niSos u otras personas modo qua no sea necesario pararse o cam- est#n dentro del equipo por remotcar. biar estando en una pendiente. • En pendientes, el peso del equipo remolcado °...
  • Page 36 • Las cuchillas det cortac_sped son afitadas , Mantener la m_quina libre de hierba, hojas Envolver la cuchilla, ponerse guantes y poner u otros residuos acumulados Limpiar las la m=ixima atenci6n cuando se hacen opera- salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar ciones en elias cualquier cosa mojada con carburante Dejar...

  • Page 37: Especificaciones

    Velocidad de Marcha Hacia AdeTante: Congratulaciones per su buena compra, Recarddo(MPH): Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. diseRado y fabdcado pare funcionar de mode fiable per &4 muchos aSos. Pore come redes los productos, 5 t" puede necesitar alguna reparaciSn de tanto en tanto.
  • Page 38 Volante de direcci6n volante de direcci6n (1) Arandela (1) Perno hexagonal seguridad 5/16 5/16-18 Eje de Extenci6n rio de Adaptador transci6n de la direcci6n Asiento _(1) Arandefa de calibre Manilla_ _ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 I,III,IIIIHIIIIII,IIIIIIIIIIIII i1,, Hoja de pendiente Llaves (2) Llaves...
  • Page 39 Su tractor nuevo ha side montado en ta f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se hart montado pot razones de envfo_ Para asegurarse que su tractor funcione en forma adecuada y segura todas las partes y los artfculos de ferreterfa que se monten tienen que ser apretados en forma segura, Use las herramientas correctas, segQn sea necesario, para asegurarse de que est6n apretados en forma segura.
  • Page 40 Deslice el asiento hasta que Ilegue a una AVISO: Ahora puede rodar o conducir su trac- posiciSn cSmoda, que le permita presionar tor fuera de la corredera. Siga las siguientes el pedal del embrague/freno completamente instrucciones para remover el tractor de la corredera.
  • Page 41 REVISION DE LA PRESION DE LAS ,/' LISTA DE REVISION LLANTAS ANTES DE OPERAR Y DE DISFRUTAR DE SU Las Ilantas en su tractor fueron infladas de- TRACTOR NUEVO, LE DESEAMOS QUE RE- CIBA EL MEJOR RENDIMIENTOY LA MAYOR masiado en la f,_brica pot razones de envfo_ La SAT1SFACC!6N DE ESTE PRODUCTO DE presi6n de las Ilantas correctas es importante CALIDADo...
  • Page 42 Estos sfmbotos pueden aparecer scbre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significadoso I",i MARCHAATFI_S NEUTRO R.APIDO LENTO ALTO BAJO ESTFIAI._G U- LAOION INto41 I) G (®) MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENODE ALTURADE LA LEVANTAMIENTO APAGADO SfSTEMA ENOENDIDO ENMARC;HA...
  • Page 43 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare _asilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con tas ubicaciones de !os diversos controles y ajustes, Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Palancadel embrague del accesorto Control de...
  • Page 44 , uu,,'l,'lr,ulr,,i,,, La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daRos graves en _stos_ Siempre use anteojos de seguddad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 45 USAR EL SISTEMA DE FUNCIONAMtENTO Et cSsped promedio debe cortarse aproximada- ATRAS - mente a 2-1/2 pulgadas durante la temporada frfa y sobre 3 pulgadas dLIranle los meses = Presionar el pedal embrague/freno hasta el calurosos. Para obtener un cSsped m_.ssalu- fondo y mantenerlo apretado.
  • Page 46 REMOLQUE DE CARRETILLAS O OTROS PRECAUCION: Combustibles mezclados con ACCESORIOS alcohol (conocidos como gasohot, o el uso de etanot o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, Remolque solamente los accesorios reco- mendados y especificados por et fabricante la que conduce a la separaci6n y formaci6n de del tractor.
  • Page 47 ARRANQUE CON T}EMPO FR[O (50 ° Y MENOS) & AI hacer arrancar el motor, mantenga el control de la aceleraci6n a la posiciSn de estrangulaci6n hasta que el motor se caliente y empieze funcionar maL Una vez que empieze a funcionar mal, mueva inme+ diatamente el control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n r_.pida_El catentamiento de! motor puede tomar a partir de varios segundos a...

  • Page 48: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMADE AN_S DE GADA CADA CADA CADA CADA ^L_t, CENt*_IEN'_ MANTEN1MIENTO CADA USO TEMpORADA HORAS HORAS HORAS HORAS i,ii ..R_vlsar _aopom_lbn del lrer_rJ Revlsat {aptes]6ndo t_sIJ_nlas vaiiii_z ia commando d_ presence d'_rateur el le slStema d ROS v" v" ..
  • Page 49 ° Cuando el motor est,_ en marcha con TRACTOR el interruptor de ilave del sistema de Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- funcionamiento atr_,s (ROS) en la posici6n ando d_, mantenimiento. "ON" y el embrague del accesorio conectado, OPERAOION DEL FRENO cualquier tentativa del operador de viajar Si el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies para marcha atr,_s, NO apagar#, el motor°...
  • Page 50 AViSO: No use un elavo para balancear la cuchillao Los t6bulos del agujero central pueden aparecer como centrados, pero no Io est,_no • Deslice la cuchilla en una parte no roscada del pemo de acero o clavija y sujete et perno o ta clavija paralelo al suelo.
  • Page 51 LIMPIEZA DE LA REJILLA DE AIRE 8, Useunmedidor en latapa!vadlla indicadora de!nivel p arerelleno delaceite parerevisar La rejilla de aire debe mantenerse sin mugre el nivel,Mantenga e l aceite en la y paja pare evitar el daSo al motor debido al I[nea de sobrecalentamientoo Lfmpiala con un cepillo de Ileno (FULL) en la varilla indicadora de...
  • Page 52 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER ,SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1_ Presione el pedal del embraguelfreno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamientoo Ponga la palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro (N). Ponga el embrague del accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED).
  • Page 53 PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGA- ° Si los varitlajes no tienen la misma Iongitud, DORA ajuste un varillaje a la misma Iongitud que el otro. Ajuste la segadora mientras que el tractor est_ estacionado en terreno nivelado o en la entrada •...
  • Page 54 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUL- Si la distancia es distinta que I_1/2", suelte SION DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA la contratuerca y gire Eatuerca "A" hasta La correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadora que la distancia sea de 1-1/2"._ Vuelva a se puede cambiar sin herramientas.
  • Page 55 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CON Cubterta Tuerca UNA BATER|A BAJA &_I_ADVERTENCIA: Las baterfas de &cido-plo- Terminal _'_L_. Perno mo generan gases explosivoso Mantenga las chispas, las llamas y los materiales para fumar alejados de las baterfas, Siempre use una pro- tecci6n para los ojos alrededor de las baterfas_ Si su bateffa est&...
  • Page 56 MOTOR AJUSTE PRELIMINAR- El mantenimiento, ta reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Et conjunto del filtro de aire tiene que mon- de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control tarse en el carburador cuando se hagan los de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo ajustes en 6ste.
  • Page 57 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para et etanol o metanol) pueden atraer humedad, Io almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si el que conduce a la separaciSn y a la formaci6n de acudos durante elatmacenamiento. La tractor no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_s. gasolina acidica puede daSar e1 sistema de _.ADVERTENClA: Nunca almacene el trac-...
  • Page 58 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secct6n apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dir|gido a un centre de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Sin combustible. No arranca 1. Uene el estanque de combustible. Motor sin la 2. Vea "PARA ARRANCAR MOTOR"...
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n aproplada en el manual a menos que estd dirigldo a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION P6rdida de fuerza 3o Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas y 3. Limpie la parte inferior de fa caja (continuado) basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirtgido a un centro de servlcio Sears, CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Obstrucci6n en el mecanismo 1. Remueva la obstrucci6n. Las cuchillas segadoras no rotan del embragueo 2, La correa de impulsi6n de la 2.
  • Page 63 GU|A SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA SOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA O CUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAV1ESE EL CERRO 15 GRADES MAX, y abajo de las pendientes, nunca transversatmente con respecto alas DVERTENCIA: Para evltar dafios graves, haga tunc|onar su tractor arriba pendientes.
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