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Craftsman 917.28972 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 917.28972 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 26.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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LAWN
26.0 HP,*
TRACTOR
48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28972
• Espa5ol,
p. 38
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 o800o659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mort - 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 1 o800o659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mort - 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: Limited Warranty

    Storage ..........AssemblyiPre-Operation ....... Troubleshooting ........Sears Service ......Back Cover Operation ..........Maintenance Schedule ......CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY "P_O YEARS ON TRACTOR When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect...
  • Page 3 _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: tn order to prevent ac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidental starting...
  • Page 4 IDENT1FICAC Vea la secci61 Sears. !!. SLOPE OPERATION PROBLEM/ Never carry' children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to toss of Las cuchitla. _ be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents,...

  • Page 5: General Service

    le servicio • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel or de la caja spillage and remove any fuel-soaked ground. If this is not possible, then debris.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    AGREEMENTS (Gap: .040") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.8 chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is Reverse: 0-2.1 designed and manufactured for years of 16 Amps @ 3600 RPM ,.Chargin.g System: dependable operation. But like all products,...
  • Page 7 sistema de .=el periodo de Slope Sheet nte poniendo Io funcionar Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube le el carbura- For Future Use limpieza del ;stanque de )roducir daSos xima )ustible es una ira un minimo ma en el com- macenamiento. Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception...

  • Page 8: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MOTOR v'CHECKLIST Et mantenirnie The tires on yourtractorwereoverinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we de cualquier d at the factoryfor shippingpurposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best de la ernisi6n, rect tire pressureis importantfor best performance and satisfaction from this...
  • Page 9 _, DE LA LUZ lla fuera del These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. 31enrejado. Learn and understand their meaning. ._tadory em- lla, en forma ijero en ta m, n REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR CONTROL/_ Si el tractor e> READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR pararse a una TRACTOR m&s alto en u_ Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations mig6n seco o various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety...
  • Page 12 TO MOVE FORWARD • Put attachment lift lever in desired cut- ting height slot. BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement The cutting height range is approxi- is controlled by the forward and reverse mately 1" to 4". The heights are mea- drive pedals, sured from the ground to the blade tip with...
  • Page 13 USING THE REVERSE OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER ra, ubique la la distancia SYSTEM Your tractor is equipped with an operator ferior de la Only use if you are certain no children presence sensing switch. Any attempt :ancia debe ser other bystanders will enter the mowing by the operator to leave the seat with the...
  • Page 14 FIJE LAS I NOTE: To protect hood from damage when ,_CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or TERIORE, _ transporting your tractor on a truck or a fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline de la corta_ trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured near an open flame.
  • Page 15 -3ARRA ANTI- PURGE TRANSMISSION COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) ,_CAUTION: Never engage or disengage la cortadora de 6. When engine starts, leave throttle freewheel lever while engine is run- "aanti-balanceo control in choke position until engine ning.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. ADVER" Mower should be properly leveled SERVE best mowing performance, See "TO 1, Pre._ LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Pon_ Service and Adjustments section of this 4.

  • Page 17: Before Each Use

    :tel tractor (en- Hci6n OFF, Gire ci6n STOP para ierre la Ilave del MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE SCHEDULE _ACH SEASONSTORAG_ ra de cierre del HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS l desconectar el Check Brake Operation !o de la cubierta. Check Tire Pressure ace, preferente- tada.
  • Page 18 FILTRO DE A1 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR Su motor no v_ SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- si usa un filtro " When the engine is running with the forming any maintenance. prefiltro de esr. ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- BRAKE OPERATION de operaciOn c...
  • Page 19 :erantesde TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils :ada ocho (8) Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting ., la tape del nals can cause the battery to "leak" power, cold weather, they will result in increased :del aceite en Disconnect...

  • Page 20: Engine Oil Filter

    ENGINEOIL FILTER TRACTOR CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Siempre obse Replacethe engineoilfilter everyseason To insure proper cooling, make sure the cuando d_ ms or everyotheroil changeif the tractoris grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- OPERACION usedmorethan 100hoursin one year. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean Si el tractor ne_ at all times.
  • Page 21 DECK WASHOUT PORT Move the tractor to a dry area, prefer- ably a concrete or paved area. Engage "Your tractor's deck is equipped with the mower deck PTO to remove excess washout port on its surface as part of its water and to help dry before putting the deck wash system.
  • Page 22 • LOS acoesOlr el periodo d despu_s qu, tada. WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING AVISO: S[ se VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: (sobre 3000 pi 1, Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake, de 32°F [0°C]) Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...
  • Page 23 TO iNSTALL MOWER primera vez o Pivot bar towards you and insert del motor, se other end of bar into hole in rear Be sure tractor is on level surface ue extra para mower bracket (D). Move mower as engage parking brake.
  • Page 24 9. Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. 10.ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from left side of tractor, insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in trac- tot front suspension bracket (F) and secure with retainer spring (G) through hole in link located...
  • Page 25 deaproxima- TO LEVEL MOWER urasse miden Make sure tires are properly inflated to :uchitla cuando the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over stas alturas or under inflated, it may affect the appear- tr dependi- ance of your lawn and lead you to think Io, de la attura the mower is not adjusted properly.
  • Page 26 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. COMO Disengage belt tension rod (K) from PARA AJUST ock bracket (L). MIENTO Su tractor vier CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring...
  • Page 27 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT DPERAR Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is los diversos a belt installation guide decal on bottom left footrest. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 28 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- Estos simbolo level, dry concrete or paved surface, then erate explosive gases.
  • Page 29 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL Lift hood to raised position. ,su trac- SEMBLY Disconnect BLACK battery cable (A) )a el mejor then RED battery cable and carefully 1. Raise hood. on de este remove battery from tractor. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Install new battery with terminals Stand in front of tractor.
  • Page 30 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, if adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows: Llaves 1. With engine not running, move choke control (located...
  • Page 31 _)N PARA LA ornpra. ;st#. diseSado ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- do fiable por which leads to separation and formation age at the end of the season or if the trac- os productos, acids during storage.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center .......... • Mantener tE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION u otros resit salpicadura Will not start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank, cualquier cc que la m&q_ Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE"...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center as personas PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION molcar. Jipo remolcado Engine clicks but Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace battery. tcci6n y la will not start Corroded battery terminals. Clean battery terminals.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: to Sears service center See appropriate section in manual unless directed _PELIGRO: CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION objetos, si no lesiones grav Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt cutting _,DVERTEI Mower deck not level+ Level mower deck.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center ....57 CORRECTmON ....66 ....67 Move throttle control between ..Contratapa Engine "backfires" Engine throttle control not sel half and full speed (fast) position Manual Ingles when turning between half and full speed (fastl...
  • Page 37 :::C "1"i...
  • Page 38 - Find i_ Si usted transporta el tractor a un lugar de entrega autorizado de Craftsman, estos gastos se cancelar&n. Para Iocatizar el fugar autorizado m&s cercano, comuniquese al 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 39 vice center i_PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad sigutentes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. lhten blade bolt, _DVERTENClA: Siempre desconecte el •...
  • Page 40 TROUBLE, See appro_ • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de • Nunca permitir que nir_os u otras personas PROBLEM mode que no sea necesario pararse o cam- est_n dentro del equipo per remolcar. bier estando en una pendiente. • En pendientes, el peso del equipo remolcado Engine clicl •...
  • Page 41 rvice center Las cuchitlas del cortac_sped son afiladas. • Mantener la m,_quina 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 42 Capacidad y Tipo 3 Galones (I1.36 L) Congratulaciones por su buena compra. de gasolina: Regular Sin Plomo Su nuevo producto Craftsman,., est& diseflado immediately y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiabte per Tipo de Aceite: SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F/0°C) age at the er...
  • Page 43 Hoja de pendiente (t) Tube de desagL_e Llaves lamp Screw (2) Llaves Su tractor nuevo ha side 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 1.
  • Page 44 4. Haga rodar e ltractor h acia delante fuerade ¢'LISTA DE REVISION 1. Lift hood lacorredera. Disconne Antes de operar y de disfrutar de su trac- 5. Remueva l asbandas quesujetan la protec- tor nuevo, le deseamos que reciba el mejor then REE ci6ncentra ladescarga e ncontra deltractor.
  • Page 45 , WEAK BAT- ,tteries gen- Estos slmbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literature proporcionada con el producto. sparks, flame Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. from bat- ection when start the LEHTO MARCHA ATRAS NEUTRO ALTO IAJO ESTRAN. GU- RAP1DO IGNICtOH d.
  • Page 46 TO REPLAC FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR Park the trac SU TRACTOR parking brak, a belt instafl_ Compare tas ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos left footrest.
  • Page 47 VE BELT La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, io que puede productr dafios graves en _stos. Siempre 3VAL use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su "face. Engage tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaclones, Recomendamos gafas de se-...
  • Page 48 MOVERSE HAClA ADELANTE Y HACIA TO LEVEL La gama de la altura de corte es de aproxima- ATRAS damente 1 a 4 pulgadas. Las alturas se miden Make sure ti La direcci6n y la velocidad de movimientos desde el sue]o a ]a punta de la cuchilla cuando the PSI sho_ el motor no est&...
  • Page 49 , Apretar despacio el pedal apropiado hasta la posici6n mb, s lenta. • Gire siempre lentarnente. PARA TRANSPORTAR Cuando empuje o arrastre su tractor asegOrese de desenganchar la transmisi6n poniendo el control de la rueda libre en la posici6n de marcha de rueda fibre.
  • Page 50 NOTA: El dispositivo de aviso de servicio AI hacer arrancar el motor per la pfimera vez o TO INSTAL funciona cuando la llave de ignici6n o arranque si se ha acabado el combustible del motor, se Be sure tract se encuentra en cualquier posici6n menos necesitar_, tiernpo para el arranque extra para engage park...
  • Page 51 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Los accesorios pueden set utilizados durante el periodo del recalentamiento del motor • No se pueden usar ]as cadenas para las despu6s clue la transmisi6n halla sido calen- Ilantas cuando la caja de la segadora est& 3 ANY SER- tada.
  • Page 52 DECK WAS Your tractor washout deck wash s ter each use Drive th on your spigot fc IMPORTAN" discharge house, gara! bagger chut_ Make SL noteng_ stop the Thread with yOL onto the Pull bac adapter deck wa mower c lock the Nozzle Adapti...
  • Page 53 INGAREAS TRACTOR • Cuando el motor est& en marcha con el ke sure the Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad interruptor de ilave del sistema de funcio- cuando d_ mantenimiento. namiento atr&s (ROS) en la posici6n "ON" ld otherexter- y el embrague del accesorio conectado, cual- OPERAClON DEL FRENO e kept clean quiet tentativa del operador de viajar marcha...
  • Page 54 4. Limpie tosterminales y Revise el nivel del aceite del c&rter antes de TO CLEAN los extremes def Corrosion cable de la bateria con un cepillo de atam- arrancar el motor y despu#s de cada ocho (8) bre hasta que queden briIlantes. horas de uso continuado.
  • Page 55 FILTRO DE AIRE "ION (ROS) Cada 100 horas de operaci6n (m&s a menudo Su motor no va a funcionar en forma adecuada bajo condiciones extremadamente potvorosas o sucias), remueva la caja del ventitador y otras si usa un filtro sucio. Limpie el elemento del g with the tapas de enfriamiento.
  • Page 56 PUERTODE LAVADO DE LA CUBIERTA Ponga la toma de fuerza del tractor (en- Lacubierta desu tractorest&equipada c onun granaje de la hoja) en la posic[6n OFE Gire puerto de lavadosobrela superficie q ueforma la llave de encendido a ]a posicion STOP para parte delsistema delavado delacubierta.
  • Page 57 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVIClO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1. 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 igniciSn en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remu6vala. 4.
  • Page 58 INSTALE LA SEGADORA INSTALE PR1MERO LA BARRA ANTI- COLD WEAl Aseg5rese de que el tractor se encuentre en una BALANCEO (S). below) superficie nivelada, y ponga el freno de mano. Por el lado derecho de la codadora de When en_ Haga descender la palanca elevadora a su c_sped, introduzca la barra anti-balanceo control...
  • Page 59 FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- 3illed oil or 11. introduzca el otro extremo de la pieza de TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior uni6n (E) en el orificio que se encuentra en .=gasoline la barra anterior de la cortadora (H), y fijelo de la cortadora, ubique la ranura de la pieza de uni6n por encima de la clavija que hay en por medio de una arandela y un resorte de...
  • Page 60 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA TO OPERAT 3. A ambos lados de ia cortadora, ubique la cuchilla hacia un 1ado y mida la distancia Aseg_rese de que los neum_.ticos est_n infla- Your tractor (A) que hay entre el borde inferior de la dos a la PSI que se indica en estos.
  • Page 61 PARA REEMPLAZAR LA CORREA DE desired cut- TRANSMISlON DE LA CUCHILLA DE LA SEGADORA DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE TRANS- approxi- MISI6N DE LA SEGADORA are mea- 1. Estacione el tractor en una superficie nive- blade tip with lada, Ponga el freno de mano. le heights 2, Baje la palanca elevadora a la posici6n de "y depending...
  • Page 62 PARA REEMPLAZAR LA CORREA DE TRANSMiSlON DE LA FUERZA ELECTRO- MOTRIZ Estacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada. Ponga el freno de mane, Si necesita asistencia, del tado de abajo del apoyapi6s izquierdo hay una guia pr&ctica para el montaje de la correa DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA TO U Desmonte la SEGADORA (Ver"PARA...
  • Page 63 CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO AVtSO: Para arreglar las tlantas perforadas y p_ra prevenir que tenga itantas pinchadas a _kTING YOUR Si el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies para causa do pequeflas fugas, comprar de su com- pararse a una velocidad m&s afta en et cambio merciante Sears y utitizar el sello para Ilantas.
  • Page 64 PARA CAMBIAR LA BOMBILLA DE LA LUZ REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA DELANTERA _DVERTENCIA: No llaga cortocircuito con Levante el capG. los terminales de la bateria af permitir que una These symbc 2. Tire el sujetador de la bombilla fuera de[ liave de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre Learn and un en contacto con ambos terminales a la misma agujero en la parte trasera del enrejado.
  • Page 65 MOTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no tractor, we de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control opera adecuadamente debido a problemas _e the best de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo sospechados de carburador, tleve usted su trac- from this tor a un centro de servicio autorizado para su...
  • Page 66 tnmediatamente prepare su tractor para el gasolina acidica puede daSar el sistema de almacenamiento al final de ta temporada e si el combustible de un motor durante el periodo de almacenamiento. tractor no se va a usar por 30 d[as o m&s. •...
  • Page 67 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: tbove is re- )f the Califor- Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, Other states ral laws apply PROBLEMA CAUSA ester for the ,,,,,,,,,,_,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,_,,,, ,,,,,,...
  • Page 68 IDENTtFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la apropiada en el manual a mends que est_ dirigido a un centro de secci6n servicio Sears. Remove PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION the truck P6rdida de fuerza 3.' Acumutaci6n de c6sped, l_ojas y 3. Limpie la parte inferior de la caja ground.
  • Page 69 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de serviclo Sears. 1 with the PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON ..,,,,, ,,,u,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ......... y'fall off and Las ¢uehillas 1. Obstrucci6n en ei mecanismo 1.
  • Page 70 _DANGER throwing in serious _WARNINI cidental start porting, adju_ always disco place wire wl plug. d_WARNIN_ neutral, you J d_WARNINI that are reco specification_ tractor. Use ( Operate only when on a sl while on a sl, lose traction you to lose c d_WARN1N its constituer portents...
  • Page 71 ....17 ....22 ....31 ....32 .Back Cover is tractor fails or purchase, [factor is ever in your home. • the first year transport rized location, o. 6" this tractor _rge), it will be I NOT pay for: not limited _rrl such as nails, it, or improper _d to damage g objects...
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