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Craftsman 917.28852 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 21.0 hp, 46" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Operator's Manual
LAWN TRACTOR
21.0 HP,* 46" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28852
° Espa_ol, p. 33
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engine, read and understand this Operator's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
For answers to your questions
Read and follow all Safety
about this product, Call:
Rules and Instructions
before
1-800-659-5917
SEARS Craftsman
Help Line
operating this equipment,
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (EIO) will void the product warranty,
Esta mdquina puede utilizar gaso]ina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0),
El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anulard la garantia del producto.
Sears
Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
I L 60179
U.S,A,
Visit our Craftsman
website:www, sears.comicraftsman
*Astat_ bythe engine raanufactu_'er
581884740

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  • Page 1 Esta mdquina puede utilizar gaso]ina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0), El uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anulard la garantia del producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, I L 60179 U.S,A, Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears.comicraftsman *Astat_ bythe engine raanufactu_'er 581884740...

  • 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 _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 toward _WARNING: in order to prevent acciden- anyone.
  • Page 4 SLOPE OPERATION ° Keep children out of the mowing area and inthe watchful care of a responsible Slopes are a major factor related to loss of adult other than the operator. control and tip-over accidents, which can • Be alert and turn machine off if a child result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Check thetruck ortrailer a ndrefuel itonthe their proper operation regularly. ground. Ifthis isnot p ossible, then refuel • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or such e quipment wifh aportable container, other debris build-up, Clean oil or fuel rather than from a gasoline dispenser spillageand remove any fuel-soaked de- nozzle.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76 Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman® product is Charging 3 Amps Battery System: 5 Amps Headlights designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,...
  • Page 7 Slope S heet Keys Your new tractor has been assemb]ed at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ADJUST SEAT 1, Sit in seat, A socketwrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 8 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE t/_CHECKLIST Thetires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct Before you operate your new tractor, we tire pressure is important for best cutting wish to assure that you receive the best performance. performance and satisfaction from this •...

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, I' ,1 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH MOWER LIFT I_NGINE REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS t...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFE'rY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03078 Our tractors conformto 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 TO MOVE FORWARD AND TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS BACKWARD Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower The direction and speed of movement is is at the desired cutting height in operating controlled by the motion control lever. (J) position.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) not returnto neutral position when the clutch/ Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse brake pedal is depressed. Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by • To restart movement, slowly release park- the operator to travel inthe reverse direction ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 14 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 3. Place motion control lever in neutral CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL position. 4. Move attachment clutch to disengaged The enginein your tractor has been shipped, position. from the factory, already filled with summer 5. Move throttle control to choke position. weight oil, NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and 1.
  • Page 15 MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION * Tire chains cannot be used when the _CAUTION: Never engage or disengage mower housing is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is running. . Mowershould be properly leveled for best Toensure proper operation and performance, mowing performance, See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVEW¢ BEFORE MAINTENANCE SEWOR_ SEASON BTORAGE SCHEDULE SAC. HOURB HOURS HOURS HOURS iii iii iiii v" Cheek Brake O_er'a_fon V= ......Chee,k Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & P,OS Systems Cheek for Loose Fasteners Chec_Replaee Mower Blades LubriBation Chart Cheek...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) Always observe safety rules when p erforming SYSTEM any maintenance. ° Whenthe engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the BRAKE OPERATION attachment clutch engaged, any attempt tf tractor requires more than five (5) feet to by the operator to drive in reverse should stop at highest speed in highest gear on a shut off the engine.
  • Page 18 BATTERY ENGINE Your tractor has a batter_j charging system LUBRICATION which is sufficient for normal use, However, Only use high quality detergent oil rated with periodic charging of the battery with .an au- APt service classification SG-SL. Selectthe tomotive charger will extend its life. oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your Keep battery and terminals clean.
  • Page 19 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 6. Refill engine with oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For ap- Debris may clog the engine's air cooling proximate capacity see "PRODUCT SP- system. Remove blower housing and clean ECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. area shown to prevent...
  • Page 20 CLEANING Nozzle • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Washout Port • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shait movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive. & CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec- tion is secure.
  • Page 21 _WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 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 TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT 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 lawn and lead you to think the mower is not To obtainthe best cutting results, the mower adjusted properly.
  • Page 24 BELT INSTALLATION - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT 1. Install new beltfrom tractor rearto front. over the steering plate (F) and above The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- clutch brake pedal shaft (G). face.
  • Page 25 NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS get to adjustment bolt, move mower =deck 1. Block up axle securely, height to the lowest position. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and After above adjustment is made, if the trac- washers to allow wheel removal (rear tor still creeps forward or backward while wheels have a square key- Do not lose).
  • Page 26 REPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug- n_asWARNING: Do not short battery termi- in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind byallowing a wren ch or any other object the dash. to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal TO REMOVE HOOD &...
  • Page 27 ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will FUEL SYSTEM not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent _,WARNtNG: Never store the tractor with gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, gasoline inthe tank inside a building where...

  • Page 28: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ...... u,,, ..Will not start Out Offuel: Fill fuel tank. Engine net"CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. 3 1Wait several m nutes before attempting to start.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CO..ECTIO" CAUSe ..PROBLEM ....1, "Weak or dead battery, Engine clicks Recharge or replace battery. will not start Corroded battery terminals. Clean battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring, Check all wiring.
  • 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 Mower deck not level. Level mower deck, Buildup of grass, leaves, and Clean underside of mower trash under mower.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center P.OB E. CORRECTION CAUSE Bad battery ceil(s). Replace battery, Battery will not charge Check/'ctean all connections. Poor cable connections i Replace regulator, Faulty regulator (if so equipped). Replace alternator, Faulty alternator, i Freewheel control in...
  • 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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 33 Garantia pare equipos tractores Craftsman GARANTiA COMPLETA DE CRAFTSMAN DOS ANOS desde la fecha de compra, todas las partes no sustituibies de este equipo tractor est_.n garantizadas centre cualquier defects de material o mane de obra, Una parle no auetituib]e...
  • Page 34 _PELtGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las |nstrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o [a muerte, • No maneje la rn_.quina si no tiene _atrarnpa _DVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alam- para c6sped cornpleta, Ia canaleta de descarga...
  • Page 35 • Toner el m&ximo cuidado cuando se acerca - Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de modo que no sea necesano pararse o cambiar a cantos ciegos, arbustos, &rboles u otros estando en una pendiente. objetos que pueden impedir Ia vista de niSos, •...
  • Page 36 OPERACIONES DE SERVICIO GENERALES • Nunca hacer funcionar la m&quina en un ,'_rea • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse cerrada. e inspeccionar la m_.quina. Reparar, si es necesario, antes de volver a poner en marcha. • Mantener todas ]as tuercas y pemos apretados para asegurarse de que trabaja en condiciones •...
  • Page 37 LA REPARACION (Abertura: ,030"/0>76 ram) Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su Sistema de 3 Arnps Bateria nuevo producto Craftsman® est_ disefiado y Carga: 5 Amps Luces fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por Bateda: AmpiHr: rnuchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos,...
  • Page 38 L|aves Hoja de pendiente (1) Acces_do deI conexibn U_ves Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en Ia f&brica con ta excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han montado per razones de envio. HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA Etiqueta EL MONTAJE Un juego de Ilaves de tubo facilitar& el montaje, A continuaci6n se enumeran los tamafios de Ias [laves est_ndar.
  • Page 39 1. Levante Ia palanca de levantamiento deI ac- t_LISTA DE REVISION cesorio a su posici6n m&s alta, 2. Suelte el freno de estacionamiento presion- Antes de operar y de disfrutarde su tractor nuevo, ando el pedal del embrague/freno. le deseamos que reciba el mejor rendimientey Ia mayor satisfaccion de este productode calidad.
  • Page 40 Estos s[mboIos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto, Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. MARCHAATFL_S NEUTRO ESTRAt_GU- R.APIDO LENTO ALTO BAJO LAClON MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENODE ALTURADE LA LEVANTAMIENTO APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO ENMARCHA ESTACIONAMIENTO SEGADORA DELASEGADORA FUNCQNAMIENTO ENSENDIDAS COMBUSTIBLE[ MARCHA...
  • Page 41 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para fami[iarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. 03078 Nuestros tractores cumplen con los estdndares de seguridad del American National Standard Institute.
  • Page 42 La operacion de cualquier tractor puede hacer que satten objetos extrafms dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en dstos. Siempre use I anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 43 AVISO: Ajuste las ruedas calibradoras con et 1, Haga arrancar el motorcon ta palanoa de con- tractor en una superficie nivelada plana+ trol de movimiento en la posicibn de neutro. 2. Suelte el freno de estacionamiento. 1. Ajuste la segadora a la altura de corte deseada con la manJHa de ajuste de a_- 3.
  • Page 44 FUNCIONAMIENTO ATR.&S PARA TRANSPORTAR Tu tractor est& equipado con el Sistema de Fun- Cuando empuje o arrastre su tractoraseg_rese de cionamiento Atrbs (ROS). Cualquier tentative del desenganchar la transmisi6n poniendo el control operadorde viajar marcha atras con el embrague de {arueda fibre en Ia posici6n de marcha de rue- puesto apagarb el motor a menos que la Ilave de da libre.
  • Page 45 AGREGUE GASOLINA Inserts la Iiave en la ignici6n y gire ]a Ilave en el sentido que giran las manillas del relojala • Llene el estanque de combustible. Ltene posiciOn de arranque start, y suefte la Ilavetan haste la parte inferiordel cue]lo de reHenodel prontocomo arranque el motor.
  • Page 46 PURGAR LA TRANSMISION CONSEJOS PARA $EGAR _pRECAUCI6N: Nunca enganche o desen- • No se pueden usar _ascadenas para las ]lantas ganche Ja palanca del control de rueda libre cuando la caja de Ia segadora est& adjunta al tractor. cuando el motor esta funcionando. •...
  • Page 47 PROGRAMA A_TES CADA C-,AI3A CADA CADA CADA AI,_EI_.MIENTO MANTENIMIENTO CAOA USO TEMPO_O_ HORAS HORAS HORA8 HOP_S Revisar la opBracr6n deI t_no ml# v i illl, R_J_ar _a pres_r_ de Ia,_ Ilantas ..Veriti_z b comma_de de'pw6se, r _- ..d!o_t_u_ _t le s]_[_.m_ d ROS Afi]ar]_r_blar...
  • Page 48 VISRIFIEZSISTEMA FUNCiO NAMIENTO ATRAS TRACTOR (ROS) Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando * Cuando el motor est& en rnarcha con el inte- d6 mantenimiento. rruptor de Ilave en posici6nde motor "ON" y el OPERACION DEL FRENO embrague del accesorio conectado, cualquier Si el tractor necealta rn_s de cinco (5) pies para tentativa del operador de viajar marcha atr&s, detenerse a la m&xirna velocidad al camb[o m_s...
  • Page 49 BATERiA MOTOR Su tractor cuenta con un sistema de carga de la LUBRICACI6N bateria que es suliciente para e] use normal. Sin Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta embargo, si se carga ia bateda ped6dicamente, calidad clasiflcadocon ta clasificaci6nSG-SL de con un cargador de autom6viles, se prolongar&...
  • Page 50 5, Vuelva afijar el accesorio de purga del aceite SISTEMA DE ENFRtAMIENTO DE AIRE en e! a[ojamiento de la turbina dei motor. Losescombrospueden atascar el sistema de en- friamiento de aire de motor. Remueva la cubierta 6, Vuelva a]lenar el motor con aceite a troves del soplador y limpie el _.rea mostrada paraevitar del tubo de la varilla indicadora de nivel para rei[eno del aceite.
  • Page 51 LIMPIEZA Eche hacia atr&s ]a abrazadera de cierre de[ adaptador de la boqui}lay ernpuje _ste en el Limpie todo material extraSo del motor, la puerto de Iavado de [a cubierta en el extremo bateria, el asiento, el pulido, etc. izquierdode iacubierta de Ia segadora. Suette •...
  • Page 52 ,1_ ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVIC]O O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1. Presione el pedal det embragueifreno completamente y aplique et freno de estacionamiento. 2, Ponga la palanca de controt de movimiento en la posici6n de neutro. 3.
  • Page 53 4. Realice el mismo procedimiento en el otto lado del tractor. 9. Retire el resorte de sujeci6n (K), deslice Ia 5. FtJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- abrazadera (L) hasta quitarla, y saque a TERIORES ((3) - Levante la parte posterior presi6n la guta de Ia caja (P) hasta que se de la cortadora, ubique la ranura de la pieza salga del soporte,...
  • Page 54 PAPA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA 5. Vuelva averificar Iasmedidas y ajuste nueva- mente, en caso necesario, hasta que ambos Aseg_rese de que los neum_.ticos est_n infiados lados queden iguales. ala PSI que se indica en estos. Si est&n de- AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATRAS masiado inflados o poco inflados, el c_sped no le quedar&...
  • Page 55 PARA CAMB|AR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION MONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA 1. Instale la 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 PARA REMOVER LAS RUEDAS Palanca de conirol Neutro Cierre 1, Bloquee el eje en forma segura. 2. Remueva Ia cubierta del eje, eI anilIo de reten- ci6n y las arandelas para permitir la remoci6n de las ruedas (la rueda trasera contiene una llave cuadrada - no la pierda).
  • Page 57 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA ENTRECIERRE Y RELI_S El alarnbrado suelto o da5ado puede producirel _.DVERTENC|A: NOhaga cortocircuito con los ma] funcionamiento de su tractor, o que deje de terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Itave funcionar, o Ie impida el arrancar. de tuerca o cualquierotto objetoentre en contacto •...
  • Page 58 tnmediatamente prepare su tractor para el at- • Vaciar el depSsito del carburante poniendo en macenamiento a[ final de la temporada o si el marcha el motor y dej&ndolo funcionar hasta tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. que el carburante termine el carburador est@ vacio.
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. ! CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Sin combustible. Lte n'e'ei' 'estanque"de combustible. No arranca Motor sin la =ESTRANGULACION" Vea"PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MO- (CHOKE) adecuada.
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECC](3N PROBLEMA CAUSA !P_rdida de Agua'en el combustible, Vaciarelestanque de com bustibleyelcarbu- fuerza rador,vuelva at[enar elestanque congaso- (sZgue) line nueva y cambie elfiltro de combustible. 10+ Alambrado de la bujia suelto.
  • Page 61 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. CORRECGION PROBLEMA CAUSA "ENCIEND_' (ON) el interrupter. Las luz (css) El interraptor est&"APAGADO"(OFF), de lantera(s) Bombiila(s) o I&mpara(s) quernada(s), Gambie {a bombilla(s)o l_,mpara(e).
  • Page 63 GU{ASUGERIDAPARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTESCON LA VISTAPARA UNA OPERACI6N SEGURA ADVERTENC_A: Para evttar daSos graves, haga funcionar su tractor arrlba _[]_ y aba|o de las pend{entes, nunca transversalmente con respecto alas pendlentes. No cortar pendlentes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los virajes gradualmente para evitar volcarse o la p6rdIda de control.
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