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Craftsman 917.288622 Operator's Manual

21.0 hp, 46" mower, electric start, automatic transmission lawn tractor
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LAWN TRACTOR
21.0 HR* 46" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28862
* Espa_ol, 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 Operator's Manual,
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow a!l Safety
RuIes 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) is acceptable for use in this machine,
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (EtO) will void the product warranty,
Esta m_=quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (EIO),
Ef uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) an ulard la garantia del producto.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S,A,
Visit our Craftsmanwebsite:wvwv,
sears.com!c[aftsman
*,_s r ated by the engine
manufacturer
581910227 Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow a!l Safety 1-800-659-5917 RuIes and Instructions before SEARS Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mon _ Sat Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable for use in this machine,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ..........9 Sears Service ......Back Cover Maintenance Schedule ......16 Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this ridingequipment 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 _JLDANGER: 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: Inordertopreventacciden- Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material tal starting when setting up, transporting, against a wall or obstruction.
  • Page 4 II. 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 nd refuel it onthe their proper operation regularly. ground. Ifthis isnot p ossible, then refuel • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or such e quipmentwith aportable container, other debris build-up.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion RCl 2YC (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 Keys Slope Sheet Connect Key(s) Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY For battery and battery cable installation see "REPLACING BATTERY" in the A socket wrench set will make assembly "Service and Adjustments"...
  • Page 8 NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe skid. Continue using the instructions that CHECKLIST follow to remove the tractor from the skid, Before you operate your new tractor, we _1_WARNING: Before starting, read, un- wish to assure that you receive the best derstand and follow all instructions in the performance...

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may a ppear onyour tractor orinliterature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their m eaning. "e SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH MOWER HEIGH¥ MOWER LIFT ENGINE REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE OPERATION SYSTEM tROS) oRwA.o oeUISE CO.,.O,...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith 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, (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting...
  • 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 offthe ground when mower The direction and speed of movement is is at the desired cutting height in operating controlledby the motioncontrol lever. (J) position.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) not returnto neutral position whenthe clutch/ Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse brake pedal is depressed. Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by • Torestart movement, slowly release park- the operator to travel inthe reverse direction ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 14 1. Ensure freewheel control is in the trans- 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. mission engaged position. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe 2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress clean, reinsertthe dipstick and screw cap brake pedal and set parking brake.
  • Page 15 MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION _IbCAUTION: Never engage or disengage • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower freewheel lever while the engine is running. housing is attached to tractor. Toensure proper operation and performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for best it is recommended that the transmission be mowing performance.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    , .,,,.,,,, ..... MAINTENANCE aErobE EWRV SVE_W _VEaV _E_V EVEmV'" BEEORE SCHEDULE SEASON S _ORA_E HOUR_ HOURS HOURS HOURS l lll Check Brake Osera_.ion Check Tire Pressure Check Oppmto_,Prese_ce & ROS Systems ' '"if ..Check for Loose F_teners ....
  • Page 17 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when perform- ing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than 5 feet (t ,5 m) Ros "On" Engine "On" Position to stop at highest speed in highest gear on Position (Normal Operating) a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
  • Page 18 TO CLEAN B ATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosionand dirt onthe b attery andterminals can cause the battery to"leak" power. 1. Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLACK b attery c able first thenREDbattery c able andremove battery from tractor. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 3.
  • Page 19 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 6. Refill engine with oitthrough oittilldipstick 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 overheating and engine damage.
  • Page 20 CLEANING Nozzle • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc, of all foreign matter. Washout Port • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restdctclutch/brake pedalshaft move- ment, causing belt slip and loss of drive. & CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts C]utchforakeped_ _y"...
  • Page 21 1_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 ignitionkey 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 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO LEVEL MOWER Ensure tires are properly inflatedto the PSI IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- shown on tires. If tires are over or under to-side. inflated,it may affect the appearance of your To obtain the best cutting results, the mower lawn and lead youto think the mower is not blades should be adjusted so the front tip adjusted properly.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION - BELT 1. Install new belt from tractor rear to front, The mower blade drive belt may be replaced over the steering plate (F) and above without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- clutch brake pedal shaft (G).
  • Page 25 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS NOTE: If additional clearance Jsneeded to 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, ff 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_a sWbARNING:Do not short battery terml- in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind y allowing awrench orany otherobject the dash. to contactbothterminals 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 _,WARNING" Never store the tractor with gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel'_hose, gasoline in the tank inside a building where...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Raise cutting height/reduce speed. Cutting too much grass!too fast. Loss of power Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Adiust throttle control, Clean underside of mower Buitd-up of grass, leaves and 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 obstruction. not rotate Worn/damaged mower drive bait, 2 i Replace mower drive belt. Frozen idler pulley, Replace idJerpulley.

  • Page 31: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE Place freewheel control in Loss of drive Freewheel control in '=DISENGAGED" position. "ENGAGED" position. See "CLEANING" in the Debris on steering plate (ff maintenance section. equipped).
  • Page 32 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of s_opes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 33 1-800-659-5917 6 visite el sitio web; www. craftsman.com En todos los cases anteriores, si el reemplazo es imposible, el equipo tractor ser_ sustituido sin cargo con el mismo modelo o uno equivalents.
  • Page 34 _,PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan tas instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. • No maneje ia rn&quina si no tiene la trampa _,DVERTENCM_: Siempre desconecte el alam- para c_sped completa, la canaleta de descarga...
  • Page 35 ° Tener el m&ximo cuidado cuando se acerca • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baJa de mode que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar a cantos ciegos, arbustos, Arboles u otros estando en una pendiente. objetos que pueden impedir la visa de nir_os. •...
  • 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 voiver a poner en marcha. Mantener todas las tuercas y pernos apretados para asegurarse de que trabaja en condiciones •...
  • Page 37 .030"/0,76 mm) LA REPARAClON Congratulaciones per su buena compra. Su Sistema 3 Amps Batteria nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseSado y Carga: 5 Amps Lutes fabricado para funcionar de mode fiable per Baterfa: Amp/Hr: touches aSos. Pore come todos los productos, Min.
  • Page 38 Llaves Hoja de pendiente (1) Accesorio del conexiSn LJaves Su tractor nuevo ha side montado en la f&brica con ]a excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se hart montado per razones de envio. HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA Para instale Ia bateria, y cable de Ia EL MONTAJE bateria, realice el procedim,iento descrito en...
  • Page 39 AVISO: Ahora puede sacar eI tractor de latarima, Continde usando las instrucciones que siguen t/f" LISTA DE REVISl6N para retirar el tractor de la tarima. Antes de operaryde disfrutar de su tractor nuevo, _ADVERTENOIA: Antes de empezar, leer, le deseamos que reciba el mejor rendimiento y la mayor satisfaccion de este productode calidad, entender y seguir todas las instrucciones presen- tes en la secci6n Operaciones de este manual.
  • Page 40 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor oen la literature proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. I'Xl MARDHAATRAS NEUTRO ALTO BAJO ESTRA_GU- RAPIDO LENTO LACtON (®) MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENQDE ALTURADE LA LEVANTAMIENTO APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO ENMARCHA ESTACIONAM|ENTO SEGADORA DE LASEGADORA FUNCtQNAMIENTO ATRAS (ROS) ENSENDIDAS GOMBUST[BLE...
  • 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 familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Nuestros tractores cumplen con los est&ndares de seguridad del American National Standard Institute, (F) INTERRUPTOR DE IGNIC|6N - Se usa para...
  • Page 42 La operaci6n de cualquier tracto';""p'u'e'de h acer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en _stos. S|empre use I anteojos de seguridad o protecoiones para los ojos mientras opere st=tractor I o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos galas de seguridad o | una m_scara de visi@n amplia de seguridad usada sobre la$ gafas.
  • Page 43 AVlSO: Ajuste las ruedas calibradoras_con el tractor en una superficie nivelada plana. 1. Ajuste la segadora a la altura de corte deseada con la manilla de ajuste de al- tufa (Vea "PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE DE LA SEGADORA_' en la secci6n de Operac[6n de este manual), 2.
  • Page 44 FUNCIONAMIENTO ATRAS PARA TRANSPORTAR Tu tractor est,. equipado con el Sistema de Fun- Cuando empuje o arrastre su tractor aseg_rese de cionamiento Atr&s (ROS). Cualquier tentativa del desenganchar la transmisi6n poniendo el control operadorde viajar marcha atr&scon el embrague de la rueda libre en Ia posici6n de marcha de rue- puesto apagar&...
  • Page 45 • Para Iaoperaci6n en clima fdo, debe cambiar 3. Muevaelembraguedelaccesorioalaposic'_n el aceite para poder arrancar m_.s f&cJlmente desenganchado. (Vea "Tabla de Viscosidad Del Aceite" en la 4. Mueva la palanca do control de la aceleracibn secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual). a Ia posicibn de estrangulaci6n.
  • Page 46 CONSEJOSPARA SEGAR Para asegurar ta operaci6n y ejecuci6n adecuada, es recomendado que ta transmisi6n sea purgada • NO use cadenas de Ilanta cuando [a carcasa antes de operar el tractor para la primera vez. de la cortadora de e6sped est_ colocada en el Este proceso remover&...
  • Page 47 ....MA DE......Mi_ ......" .."0" °'_ .._'_' PROGRA MAN"TENI C_Uso SHOP_ _HO_S _HORAS Ir_HO_S _MPO_ADA _F_T¢ _= _o_,_ ,u_o_ ....Ar_,_._ _ o=;_ _o _=,_ '......_'_"o_'o_ '....... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,',, L_mpia_ el Illlm _e al_e c4=_r el fit_ de P_'_ (s_ eq_tiFado) _,,,...
  • Page 48 VI_RIFIEZ SISTEMA FUNCIONAMIENTO TRACTOR ATR,_S (ROS) Siempre observe Ias reglas de seguridad cuando d@mantenimiento. • Cuando el motor eslA en marcha con el interruptor de ttave en posici6n de motor OPERACION DEL FRENO "ON" y eI embrague del accesorio conecta- Si el tractornecesita m_s de cinco (5) pies (1,5 m) do, cualquier tentativa del operador de viajar papadet_nerse a la m_Lximavelocidad al cambio...
  • Page 49 MOTOR • Mantenga los agujeros de ventilaci6n peque- _os abiertos. LUBRICACl6N Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta • Vuelva a cargar de 6-10 amperes per 1 hera. calidad clasificado con la clasificaciSn SG-SL de AVlSO: La bateria deI equipo original de su servicio API.
  • Page 50 LIMPIEZA DE LA REJILLA DE AIRE 3, Para abrido, gire Ia tapa hacia Ia izquierda. La pantalla de aire est_ sobre el soplador de la 4. Una vez que haya vaciado completamente el toma de aire que se ubica en la parte superior aceite, vue[va a colocar la tapa y girela hacia del motor.
  • Page 51 LIMPIEZA Eche hacia atrds la abrazadera de cierre deI adaplador de la boquilla y empuje _ste en et Limpie todo material extreme de] motor, puerto de lavado de la cubierta en el extreme bateria, el asiento, el pulido, etc. izquierdo de la cubierta de la segadora. Sue]te la abrazadera de cierre pare fijar el adaptador...
  • Page 52 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESI(_NES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1. Presione el pedal del embragueifreno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento. 2. Ponga la paianca de control de movimiento en Ia posici6n de neutro. 3, Ponga el embrague del accesorio on la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED). 4, Ponga la Ilave de ignici6non _aposicibn de apagado (STOP) y remu_vala.
  • Page 53 Realice el mismo procedimiento en el otto fade del tractor. 9. Retire el resorte de sujeci6n (K), deslice la FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- abrazadera (L) haste quitarla, y saque a TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior presiSn Ia guia de la caja (P) haste que se de la cor_dora, ubique la ranura de la pieza sa_ga det seporte.
  • Page 54 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATRAS Aseg0rese de que los neum_ticos est6n inflados IMPORTANTE: El piso debe quedar bien nive- lade de lade a lade. a Ia PSI que se indica en estos. Si est&n de- masiado inflados o poco inflados, el c6sped no Para que el c6sped le quede perfectamente cot- le quedar&...
  • Page 55 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION MONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA 1. lnstale ta correa nueva de ia parte de atr&s La correa de impulsi6n de Ia cuchilla segadora ala parte de adeFante deI tractor, pasdndola se puede cambiar sin herramientas. Estacione el per encima de laplaca de direcci6n (F) y del tractor en una superficie nivelada.
  • Page 56 PAPA REMOVER LAS RUEDAS Palanca de control Neutro Ciarre Met&lico 1. Bloquee el eje en forma segura. 2. Remueva]a cubiertadeI eje, et anilIo de reten- ci6n y las arandeEaspara permitirla remoci6n de las ruedas (la rueda trasera contiene una Ilave cuadrada - no la pierda). 3.
  • Page 57 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA ENTRECIERRE Y RELI_S El alambrado suelto o dafiado puede producir el _IkADVERTENCtA: No hagacortocircuito con los real funcionamiento de su tractor, o que deje de terminales de la bateria al permitir que una llave funcionar, o le impida el arrancar. de tuerca o cualquier otto objeto entre en contacto •...
  • Page 58 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el alma- MOTOR cenamiento al final de la ternporada o si el tractor SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE no se va a usar per 30 d_as o m&s. IMPORTANTE: Es important evitar que se _ADVERTENCIA: Nunca almacene el tractor forman depositos de goma en partes funda- mentales deI sistema de combus-tlble tales con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio...
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centre de aervicio Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Sin combustible, Ueee el esta'rlq'uede combustible. No arranea Yea "PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MO- Motor sin la"ESTRANGULAC{6N" TOR"...
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROB_MA CAUSA CORRECCI6N P_rdida de Ague en el combustible. Vaciarelestanquede combustibleyelcarbu- fuerza rador, vuelvaallenar elestanque congaso- (slgue) linanuevaycambie e_fi]trode combustible. Alambrado de ]a bujfa suelto.
  • Page 61 IDENTiFiCACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA Las luz El inten'uptor est& 'APAGADO"(OFF), ""' '_,_'" "ENCIENDA" (ON) el interruptor. (ces) de Bombilla(s) o IAmpara(s) quemada{s). Cambie la bombilta(s) 0 ibmpara(s).
  • Page 63 GUiA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERAC1ON SEGURA arrib_'t y abajo de las pendlentes, nunaa transversalmente con respecto a Ias pend|entes. No cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los ADVERTENCtA: Para evitar daP_os graves, haga funaionar su tractor virajes gtadualmente para evitar volcarse o la p_tdlda de control.
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