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Craftsman 917.28857 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 24.0 hp, 46" mower electric start automatic transmissio
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LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HR* 46" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28857
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This product has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from previously
built engines.
Before you start the
engine, read and understand
this Operator'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 pro, Mon - Sat
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) Jsacceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) will void the product warranty,
Esta mdquine puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0).
El
uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anulard la garantfa del producto,
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.comJcraftsman
*As rated bytheengine manufacturer
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  • Page 1 Esta mdquine puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0). uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anulard la garantfa del producto, Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comJcraftsman *As rated bytheengine manufacturer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ..........Maintenance Schedule ......Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment 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 _IbDANGER: 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, _,WARNING: In orderto preventacciden- Never direct discharged materialtoward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone.
  • Page 4 II.SLOPE OPERATION ° Keep children out of the mowing area Slopes are a major factor related toloss of and in the watchful care of a responsible control a nd tip-over accidents, which can adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child result insevere injury o rdeath, Operation enters the area.
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Nevertamperwithsafetydevices. Check thetruck ortrailer a nd refuel it onthe their proper operation regularly. ground. Ifthis i snot p ossible, then refuel • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or such e quipmentwith aportable container, other debris build-up.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    (See REPAIR PARTS manual), W/out Filter: 60 OzJ1,77 L REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .040"/1.02 ram) Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Ground Speed Forward: 0 - 5.2/8,4 (Mph/Kph): Reverse: 0 - 2.9/4,7 designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation.
  • Page 7 Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBEY ...A socket wrench Set will make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2"...
  • Page 8 ,/CHECKLIST NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off t he skid. Fol]owthe appropriateinstruction below Before you operate your new tractor, we toremove the tractor from the skid. wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These s ymbols may appear onyour tractor orinliterature supplied with theproduct. Learn a nd understand their m eaning. I',,.I SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH CHOKE FAST IGNmON SWITCH Ira8 MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE REVERSE ENGINE_ ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OPERATION sYSTEm(RGS_ CLUTCH/BRAKE...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING ",(OURTRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown int_ 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 ora_...
  • Page 12 TO USE CRUISE CONTROL NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on The cruise control feature can be used for a flat level surface, forward travel only. 1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING The cruise control should only be used HEIGHT"...
  • Page 13 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 direction freewheel control in freewheeling position.
  • Page 14 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 2. Sit on seat inoperating position, depress brake pedal and set parking brake. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged The engine in your tractor has been shipped, position, from the factory, already filled with summer 4.
  • Page 15 PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS _CAUTION: Neverengage or disengage • Tire chains cannot be used when the freewheel lever while the engine is running. mower housing is attached to tractor, Toensure proper operation and performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for it is recommended that the transmission be best mowing performance.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEfORe EVERV eVeRY EVERY EVERY _m_tBRY BEFORE SCHEDULE EAt. Sf_ASON STORAGE HOURS HOURS HOURS I-_OIJRS iv" Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure.. Check Opo,.,o, P ..&.OS_y,to.;_ V v" Check for Loose Fasteners ChecWReplace Mower Blades ..v" Lubrication Chart Check Battery...
  • 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 by the operator to drive in stop at highest speed in highest gear on a reverse should shut off the engine.
  • Page 18 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. cold weather, they will result in increased 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first oil consumption when used above...
  • Page 19 AIR FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOUNG AREAS Your engine will not run properly using a To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- dirty air filter. Clean the foam pro-cleaner nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean after every 25 hours of operation or every at all times.
  • Page 20 CLEANING Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. o1 all foreign matter. Washout Port • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive. _1_ CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts Clutch/brake pedal IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec-...
  • Page 21 WARNING: TO AVOID S ERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • 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 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- PSI shown ontires, lftires areover or under to-side. inflated, it may affect the appearance of your Toobtain the best cutting results, the mower lawn and lead you to think the mower is not blades should be adjusted so the front tip is adjusted properly,...
  • Page 24 BELT INSTALLATION - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1, Install new beltfrom tractor rear to front, over the steering plate (F) and above The mower blade drive belt may be replaced clutch brake pedal shaft (G), without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- 2, Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll face.
  • Page 25 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 ._IkWARNING, Lead-acid batteries generate level, dry concrete or paved surface, then explosive gases.
  • Page 26 REPLACING BATTERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY _Jt,WARNING: Do not short battery termi- 1, Raise hoed. nals byallowing a wrench orany other object 2, Unsnap headlight wire connector. to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal 3.

  • Page 27: Service And Adjustments

    • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine Immediately prepare your tractorfor storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. be used for 30 days or more. RNING: Never store the tractor with - Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, i Wait several minutes before Engine f_ded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Cutting too much grassttoo fast. Ra{se cutting height/reduce speed. Throl_Ie in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Build-up of grass, leaves and Clean underside of mower trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Mower blades will Obstruction in clutch mechanism, Remove obstructbn. not rotate Worn/damaged mower drive belt Replace mower drive belt. Frozen idler pulley, Replace idler pu[tey. Frozen blade mandrel, Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive Freewheel control in Place freewheel control in "DISENGAGED" position, "ENGAGED" position. Debris on steering plate (ff See "GLEANING" in the equipped), maintenance section.
  • Page 32 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL t5 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 33 Ilame al 1-800-659-5917 6 visite el sitio web: www, craftsman.corn En todos los casos anteriores, si el reempiazo es imposib[e, el equipo tractor serd sustituido sin cargo con el mismo mode[o o uno equivalente.
  • Page 34 _I=PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las |nstruceiones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la rouerte. • No maneje la m_.quina si no tiene la trampa _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alam- para c6sped completa, lacanaleta de descarga...
  • Page 35 ° Tener el m&ximo cuidado cuando se acerca • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de rhode que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar a cantos ciegos, arbustos, &rbo[es u otros estando en una pendiente. objetos que pueden impedir la vista de niSoso °...
  • Page 36 OPERACIONES DE SERVICIO GENERALES , Nunca hacer funcionar la m_.quina en un &tea - Si se goipeaun objeto ajeno, hay que paTarse cerrada. e inspeccionar la m_quina. Reparar, si es ° Mantener todas las tuercas y pemos apretados necesario, antes de volver a poner en marcha. para asegurarse de que trabaja en condiciones •...
  • Page 37 Veloctdad de Marcha Congratulaciones per su buena cornpra. Su Recarrido Ade[ante: 0 - 5228,4 nuevo producto Craftsman@ est& dise_ado y (Mph/Kph): Atr,_s: 0 - 2,9,/4,7 fabricade para funcionar de mode fiabie per muchos aSos. Pero corno todos los productos, Sistema de...
  • Page 38 Hoja de pendiente Llaves Llaves (2) Su tractor nuevo ha side montado en ta f_brica con la excepci6n de aque[Ias partes que no se han montado per razones de envio. HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA EL MONTAJE Un juego de llaves de tube facilitar& el montaje. A continuaci6n se enumeran los tamafios de Ias Ilaves est_.ndar.
  • Page 39 AVISO: Ahora puede rodar o conducir su tractor tf LISTA DE REVISION fuera de la corredera. Siga las siguientes instruo- Antes de operar y de disfrutarde su tractor nuevo, ciones para remover e[ tractor de la corredera. le deseamos que reciba el mejor rendimientoy la _La, DVERTENOIA: Antes de empezar, leer, en- mayor satisfaction de este productode calidad.
  • Page 40 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sabre su tractor o en ]a ]iteratura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. ESTRAI_GU* P,.-_P[OO LENTO MARCHA ATR,_,S NEUTRO BAJO AITO LACION " MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENODE ALTUBADE LA LEVANTAMIENTO APAGAI)O S_STEMA ENCENI)_DO EN MARCHA DE LA SEGADORA BS_ACIONA_IENTO SEGAI)OFIA...
  • Page 41 FAMILtAR|CESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare Ias ilustraciones con su tractor para famiIiarizarse con Ias ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Nuestros tractores cumplencon losest_ndares de seguridad del American National Standard ]nst_'ute, (A) PALANCA DEL LEVANTAMtENTO DEL AC- (H) INTERRUPTOR DE LA LUZ - Enciende y...
  • Page 42 'La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que saiten objetos extra*os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en _stos. Siempre anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 43 PAPA AJUSTAR LAS RUEDAS CALIBRA- UTILIZAR EL MANDO CRUCERO DORA$ El mando crucero se puede utiiizar s61odurante Las ruedas calibradoras estdn bien ajustadas la marcha hacia adelante. cuando se encuentran un poco a distancia de] CARACTERiSTtCAS TECNICAS terreno al mismo tiempo que la segadora est6 a El control de velocidad crucero s61odebe usarse la altura de corte deseada, Entonces ]as ruedas mientras el tractor est6 en labores de siega o...
  • Page 44 PARA TRANSPORTAR Cuando empuje o arrastre su tractor asegdrese de desenganchar la transmisi6n poniendo el control de la rueda libre en la posici6n de marcha de rueda libre, El control de marcha de rueda tibre esta situado en Ia barra de tracci6n trasera del tractor.
  • Page 45 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR MOTOR A] hacer arrancar el motor por la pdmera vez o si se ha acabado e! combustible del motor, se REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR necesitar,_tiempo para el arranque extra para EI motor en su tractor ha sido enviado desde la mover el combustib[e desde el estanque hasta f_.brica Ileno con aceite de calidad para verano.
  • Page 46 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Losaccesoriospuedenserutilizadosduranteel perJodo de] recalentamiento del motor despu_s • I'4ose pueden usar fas cadenas para tas[tantas que ia tmnsmisi6n halla side calentada. cuando la caja de la segadora est_ adjunta a] AVISO: Si se encuentra a mucha altura (sobre tractor.
  • Page 47 PROGRAMADE ._N'_DE CA_ C_._A CADA I MANTENIMIENTO CAOAUSO 6 _L_,,_z_r_ HORAS HOP.AS HORAS HORA_; TEMPORA_ ill i,i, Ravis_r la oper_ci6n d_t _reno la presi_ri )_s gantas T _;_;;_Li_;_do do p_o_ d'(_o_ ratBu_ e_fe sistsma d ROS IV" _ ....T Tob_o _.b,=o_,_ ....
  • Page 48 TRACTOR • Cuando el motor est,. en rnarcha con el inte- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando • rruptor de ilave del sistema de funcionamiento d@mantenimientoo atr&s (ROS) en la posici6n "ON" y el embrague del acc-esodo conectado, cualquier tentativa del OPERACION DEL FRENO operador de viajar marcha art&s, NO apagar_.
  • Page 49 5. Cubra los terminales con grasa o parafina. Revise el nivel de] aceite del c_.rterantes de 6. Reinstale la bater[a (Vea "Reemplazar la arrancar el motor y despu6s de cada ocho (8) Bateria" en ta secci6n de Servicio y ajustas horas de uso continuado.
  • Page 50 FtLTRO DE AIRE LIMPIEZA DE LA ENTRADA DE AIRE!AREAS Su motor no va a funcionar en forma adecuada DE ENFRIAMIENTO si usa un filtro sucio. Limpie el elemento del Para asegurar un enfriarniento adecuado, prefiltro de espuma despu_s de cada 25 horas aseg_rese que la rejilla del c_sped, las aletas de operaci6n o carla temporada.
  • Page 51 LIMPIEZA Eche hacia atr&s la abrazadera de cierre del adaptador de ta boqui]la y empuje _ste en el • Limpfe todo material extraSo de{ motor, ia puerto de lavado de la cub]erla en el ext]'emo bateria, el asiento, el pulido, etc. izquierdode lacubierta de ta segadora, Suelte •...
  • Page 52 4_IbADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO ODE HACER AJUSTES: 1, Presione el pedal de freno cornpletamente y aplique el freno de estacionarniento, 2. Ponga el ernbrague del accesorio en fa posiciSn desenganchado (DISENGAGED). 3, Ponga la Ilave de ignici6n en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y rernu_vala. 4.
  • Page 53 4. Realice el mismo procedlmiento en el otto lade clel tractor. 9. Retire el resorte de sujeci6n (K), deslice la 5. FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- abrazadera (L) basra quitada, y saque a TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior presi6n la guia de ]a caja (P) hasta que se de Ia cortadora, ubique la ranura de Ia pieza salga dei soporte.
  • Page 54 PARA NIMELAR LA SEGADORA 5. Vuelva a veriticarIas medidas y ajuste nueva- mente, en caso necesario, hasta que ambos Aseg_rese de que los neum&ticos est@ninftados a la PSI que se indica en estos. Si es_n de- lados queden iguales. AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATRAS masiado inttados o poco inflados, el c4sped no Ie quedar_, bien cort_do, 1ocual podr&...
  • Page 55 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE |MPULSION MONTAJE DE LA OORREA DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA 1. Instale ta correa nueva de la parte de atr&s La correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadora a la parte de adelante del tractor, pas&ndola se puede cambiar sin herramientas.
  • Page 56 CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CON UNA BATERIA BAJA Si el tractor exige rods de cinco (5) pies para _DVERTENCIA: Las batedas de d.cido-plo- pararse a una velocidad m&s a]ta en et cambio m&s alto en una superficie niveIada de hormig6n mo generan gases explosivoe.
  • Page 57 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA PAPA REMOVER EL CONJUNTO DEL CAP6 Y DEL ENREJADO _DVERTENCIA: Nohagacortocircuitocon los 1. Levante el cap6. terminales de _abateria al permitir que una llave 2. Desabroche el conector del alambre de las de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto luces delanteras.
  • Page 58 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para elaima- • Vaciar el dep6sito del carburante poniendo en cenamiento al f inal de latemporada osi e l t ractor marcha el motor y dej&ndolo funcionar hasta nose va ausar pot 3 0dfas o m&s. que el carburante termine el carburador est6 vacio.
  • Page 59 IDENT[FICAC|ON DE PROBLEMAS: Vea ia secciSn apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. ,,,,,, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCiON No arranoa Sin co'mbustible, l"i Uene el estanque de combustible. '" ' Motorsinta'ESTRANGULACI(§N" 2+ Vsa"PARAHACERARRANCARELMO- (CHOKE) adecoada.
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en e! manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECC|ON P_rdida de Agua en el combustibie. Vaciarelestanquede combustib]syelcarbu- fuerza rador, vuelva a Ilenar elestanque con gaso- line nuevay cambie elfiltro de combustible.
  • Page 61 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Las |uz (ces) E{ interruptor est& °APAGADO"(OFF), =ENCIENDK' (ON) el interruptor. de lantera(s) Bomb|lie(s) o Ibmpara(s) quemada(s). Cambie la bomb|lie(s) o l&mpara(s], no func|ona.
  • Page 63 GUfA SUGERIDAPARA MEDIRLAS PENDIENTESCON LA VISTA PARAUNA OPERACIONSEGURA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar dafios graves, haga funclonar su tractor arrlba I • • y aba[o de las pendientes, nunca transversalmente con respecto aras pendlentee. No cotter pendientes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los vlraJes gradualmente pare evkar volearse o la p_rdlda de control.
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