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Craftsman 917.27622 Owner's Manual

Garden tractor 22.0 hp, 54" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Owner's Manual
GARDEN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.27622
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
en gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
02139
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 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: Table Of Contents

    fi rst 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material WARNING: In order to prevent ac- toward anyone.
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION • 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 SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible, then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipment with a portable debris.

  • Page 6: Product Specifi Cations

    Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC AGREEMENTS (Gap: .040") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Ground Speed Forward: 0-5.8 chase. Your new Craftsman® product is (MPH): Reverse: 0-2.1 designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all prod- Tire Pressure: Front:...

  • Page 7: Unassembled Parts

    UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Wheel Adapter Insert Gauge Wheels Seat (4) Adjusting (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (1) Knob (4) Wheels Mower...

  • Page 8: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your 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 as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See shoulder bolt is positioned over large Op er a tion section for location and slotted hole in pan. func tion of con trols) 4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder WARNING: Before start ing, read, un- bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO 2. Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in MOWER DECK all mower pulley grooves. The gauge wheels are designed to keep 3. Slide mower under tractor until it is the mower deck in proper position when centered under tractor.
  • Page 11 Belt Tension Rod Locking Bracket Disengaged Position Electric Clutch Pulley Front Plate Assembly Suspension Arms Double Loop Retainer Springs Gauge Wheel Front Mower Bracket Flanged Pin - Position Notch Vertically Rear Mower Pins De fl ec tor Shield ✓ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled CHECK MOWER LEV EL NESS side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting For best cutting results, mower should...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. HIGH FAST SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • Page 13 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 of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Ignition Switch Choke Con trol Position...
  • Page 14 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 15 • The average lawn should be cut to TO STOP MOWER BLADES - ap prox i mate ly 2-1/2 inches during the disengage attachment clutch con trol. cool season and to over 3 inches dur ing CAUTION: Do not operate the mower hot months.
  • Page 16 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do Tow only the attachments that are rec om - not drive across any slope. Use the slope mend ed by and comply with spec i fi...
  • Page 17 CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke tion and for ma tion of acids during storage. control in until the engine begins to run Acidic gas can damage the fuel system smoothly.
  • Page 18 PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Never engage or dis- • Tire chains cannot be used when the en gage freewheel lever while the engine mower hous ing is attached to trac tor. is run ning. • Mower should be properly leveled for To ensure proper operation and per- best mowing performance.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ig- nition switch in the ROS "ON" position and Always observe safety rules when per- the at tach ment clutch engaged, any at- form ing any main te nance. tempt by the operator to shift into reverse BRAKE OPERATION should NOT shut off the engine.
  • Page 21 ENGINE Blade LUBRICATION 5/8” Bolt or Pin Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SG-SL. Center Hole BATTERY Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade Your tractor has a battery charging sys tem according to your expected operating which is suf fi...
  • Page 22 5. Remove the drain tube and store in a IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, safe place. such as kerosene, are not to be used 6. Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dip- to clean the cartridge. They may cause stick tube.

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. Water •...
  • Page 24 TO IN STALL MOWER CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect Follow procedure described in “INSTALL your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade MOWER AND DRIVE BELT” in the As- with heavy cloth. sem bly section of this manual. NOTE: You Check adjustment on right side of trac tor. will need to reattach front plate assembly Position any blade so the tip is pointing to tractor after sliding mower under the...
  • Page 25 MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Install belt around both mandrel pulleys MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL and around idler pulleys as shown. 1. Park tractor on a level surface. En gage 2. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley. parking brake.
  • Page 26 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT The electric clutch should provide years Park the tractor on level surface. En gage of service. The clutch has a built-in brake parking brake. For ease of service there is that stops the pulley within 5 sec onds. a belt installation guide decal on bottom of Eventually, the internal brake will wear left footrest.
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 3. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, FRONT WHEEL - away from fuel tank and bat tery. 1. Block up axle securely. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and ORDER - washers to allow wheel removal.
  • Page 28 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL 1. Raise hood. The choke control has been preset at the 2. Pull bulb hold er out of the hole in the factory and ad just ment should not be nec- back side of the grill.

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE blended fuels (called gasohol or using Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in properly.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change (cont.) spark plug. 7. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

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