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Craftsman 917.28927 Operator's Manual

24.0 hp, 42" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Operator's Manual
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LAW
TRACTOR
24.0 HP,* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28927
, EspaSoI, p. 35
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
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differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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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:
1-800 -659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
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
*As rated b ythe engine manufacturer
425246
Rev.2

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions operating this equipment. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman 425246 Rev.2 this Owner's Manual. For answers to your questions about this product, Call:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Specifications ... Assembty/Pre-Operation Operation ... Maintenance Schedule ... CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY TWO YEARS ON RiDiNG EQUIPMENT When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    _,DANGER: This cutting machine throwing objects. Failure to observe the following in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    II.SLOPE OPERATION Slopes area major factor r elated t oloss of control andtip-over accidents, which can result i nsevere i njury ordeath. O peration onallslopes r equires extra caution. cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. •...

  • Page 5: General Service

    Keep thenozzle i ncontact with therim ofthefuel t ankorcontainer opening a t all t imes until fueling i scomplete. Donot usea nozzle l ock-open device. Iffuel i sspilled o nclothing, change cloth- ingimmediately. Never overfill fuel t ank. R eplace gas cap and tighten s ecurely.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    REPAIR AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur- 0-5.2 chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is 0-2.9 designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

  • Page 7: Check Battery

    Keys (2) Kegs Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

  • Page 8: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK TIREPRESSURE The tires onyour t ractor were ovednftated atthefactory f orshipping purposes. Cor- rect t irepressure isimportant forbest cutting p erformance. * Reduce tirepressure toPSI s hown o n tires. CHECK DECKLEVELNESS For b est c utting r esults, mower hous- ingshould b eproperly leveled.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL ENGINE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM(ROS) LIGHTS FUEL BATTERY ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 10 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 adjustments. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other at-...
  • 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 USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting smooth, straight surfaces. Other condi- tions such as trimming at stow speeds may cause the cruise control to dis- engage.
  • Page 13 _IbCAUTION: Donotoperate t hemower without either theentire grass c atcher, onmowers soequipped, orthedeflector shield (S)inplace. REVERSE OPERATION Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON"...
  • Page 14 SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to indicate that the engine or mower needs servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service engine and mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 15: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHER STARTING below) 6. When engine s tarts, leave t hrottle control inchoke position until e ngine warms u pandbegins t orunroughly. Once rough r unning b egins, immedi- ately move the throttle c ontrol tothe fast p osition. Engine w arm-up may take from several seconds toseveral minutes ( the colder thetemperature, thelonger thewarm-up).
  • Page 16 If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass wilt plug mower and leave undesirable clumps.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery andTerminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Enqine Oil Level...

  • Page 18: Brake Operation

    TRACTOR Always o bserve safety r ules w hen per- forming a nymaintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.
  • Page 19 3. Clean t erminals andbattery c able ends with wire brush until b right. 4. Coat t erminals withgrease o rpetro- leum jelly. 5. Reinstall battery ( See "REPLACING BATTERY" intheSERVICE AND AD- JUSTMENTS section o fthismanual). TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fanandcooling fins should bekept c lean t oassure p roper cooling.
  • Page 20 AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 21 Clutch/brake Clean top side Steering Steering System, Dash, Fender and Mower Not Shown • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and transmission covered to keep water out.

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • Page 23 3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. 4. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. 5. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer...
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. or under inflated, it may affect the appear- ance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE 1.

  • Page 25: Belt Removal

    TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. 3. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face.
  • Page 26 TOCHECK B RAKE Iftractor requires more than five(5)feet t o stop athighest speed inhighest gear o na level, dryconcrete orpaved s urface, then brake must b eserviced. You may also check b rake by: 1. Park tractor o na level, dryconcrete or paved s urface, depress brake pedal allthewaydown andengage parking brake.
  • Page 27 REPLACING BATTERY • WARNING" Do not short battery ter- minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
  • Page 28 ENGINE Maintenance, repair, orreplacement emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers ex- pense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec-...

  • Page 29: Storage

    immediately prepare your tractor for stor- age at the end of the season or if the trac- _1_will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CHART: CAUSE Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues run when operator leaves seat with atta- chment clutch engaged Poor cut = uneven cutting Mower blades will not rotate CHART: CAUSE Cutting too much grass/too...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse CHART: CAUSE...
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  • Page 34 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 35 Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Programa de Mantenimiento Servicio y Ajustes ... Almacenamiento Identificaci6n de Problemas ... Servicio Sears ... DE CRAFTSMAN de acuerdo todas las instrucciones de material o mano de obra dentro al telefono 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
  • Page 36 _,PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora objetos, si no se observan lesiones graves o la muerte. _DVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alam- bre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el arranque por accidente, durante la preparaci6n, porte, el ajuste o cuando se hacen reparaciones.
  • Page 37 • Escoger una velocidad modo que no sea necesario estando en una pendiente. • No cortar la hierba mojada. Las ruedas pueden perder tracci6n. Poner siempre una marcha cuando se est& en pendientes. No poner en punto muerto e ir cuesta abajo.
  • Page 38 • Mantener la m&quina libre u otros residuos acumulados. salpicaduras de aceite o carburante cualquier cosa mojada que la m&quina se enfrJe • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, e inspeccionar la m&quina. esario, antes de volver a poner • Nunca hacer ning_n...

  • Page 39: Del Producto

    Ingles del dueSo.) ACUERDOS REPARACION Congratulaciones Su nuevo producto Craftsman(_> esta diseSado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de 48 oz.
  • Page 40 Llaves Llaves Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado montado por razones de envio. Cuando en este manual se mencionan los t@minos "mano derecha" o "mano izquierda" se refiere a cuando usted se encuentra en la posici6n de operaci6n (sentado/a detr&s del volante de direcci6n).
  • Page 41 REVISI6N DE LA PRESION LLANTAS Las Ilantas en su unidad fueron infladas de- masiado en la f&brica por razones de envio. La presiSn de las Ilantas correctas es importante para obtener el mejor rendimiento • Reduzca la presi6n de los neum&ticos a la PSI que se indica en estos.
  • Page 42 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. MARCHA ATRAS NEUTRO MOTOR SISTEMA APAGADO FUNCIONAMIENTO ATRAS (ROS) LUCES COMBUSTIBLE BATERiA MARCHA ENSENDIDAS ACCESORIO DEL ACCESORIO DEL EMBRAGUE EMBRAGUE ENGANCHADO DESENGANCHADO RUEDA LIBRE (Solamente para los modelos automatico)
  • Page 43 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Nuestros tractores cumplen con los est&ndares de seguridad del (A) PALANCA DEL LEVANTAMIENTO ACCESORIO - Se usa para levantar, bajar y...
  • Page 44 La operaci6n de sus ojos, de seguridad haga ajustes de visi6n amplia COMO USAR SU TRACTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL FRENO DE ESTACIONA- MIENTO Su tractor viene equipado con un interruptor sensor que exige la presencia del operador. Cuando el motor est& funcionando, erador trata de bajarse del asiento sin primero aplicar el freno de estacionamiento, el motor.
  • Page 45 UTIMZAR EL MANDO CRUCERO El mando crucero se puede utilizar s61o durante la marcha hacia adelante. CARACTERiSTICAS TECN ICAS El control de velocidad crucero s61o debe usarse mientras el tractor este en labores de siega o transportaci6n, moviendose sobre superficies que esten relativamente rectas.
  • Page 46 1. Seleccione la altura de corte deseada. Baje la segadora con el control de levan- tamiento del accesorio. Haga arrancar las cuchillas de la segadora enganchando el control del embrague del accesorio. PARA PARAR LAS CUCHILLAS DORA - desenganche el control del embrague del accesorio.
  • Page 47 AVISO: Para proteger el Capota contra el daSo cuando transporte su tractor en un cami6n o remolcador, asegt_rese que el Capota este cerrado y asegurado al tractor. Use los medios apropiados para amarrar el Capota al tractor (cuerdas, cordeles, etc.). REMOLQUE DE OARRETILLAS AOOESORIOS...
  • Page 48 Inserte la Ilave en la ignici6n y gire la Ilave en el sentido que giran las manillas del reloj a la posici6n de arranque start, y suelte la Ilave tan pronto como arranque el motor. No haga funcionar el arrancador continu- amente por m&s de quince segundos por minuto.
  • Page 49 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • No se pueden usar las cadenas para las Ilantas cuando la caja de la segadora est& adjunta al tractor. • La segadora debe estar nivelada en forma adecuada para obtener el mejor rendimiento al segar. Yea "PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGADOR,_' en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.

  • Page 50: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA MANTENIMIENTO Revisar la operaci6n del freno Revisar la presi6n de las Ilantas Verifiez la commande de presence d'oDerateuretlesistemad A R_visar sihay s °j_tad ... Itos Afllar/camNar [as cucMlas de [a segadora Tabla de lubricaci6n Revisar el nivel Limpiar [a bater[a y los terminales Revisar el enfriamiento del transeje...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando de mantenimiento. OPERAOI6N DEL FRENO Si el tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la m&xima velocidad al cambio m&s alto en una superficie nivelada, de hormig6n o pavimentada, hay que hacerle el servicio al freno. Ver"PARA VERIFICAR SI FUNCIONA BIEN EL FRENO"...
  • Page 52 Limpie los terminales y los extremos del cable de la bateria con un cepillo de alam- bre hasta que queden brillantes. Cubra los terminales con grasa o parafina. 6. Reinstale la bateria (Vea "Reemplazar Bateria" en la secci6n de Servicio y ajustes de este manual).
  • Page 53 FILTRO DE AOBTE DEL MOTOR Cambie el filtro de aceite del motor cada tem- porada ovez por medic que cambie el aceite, si el tractor se usa m&s de 100 horas en un aSo. FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor no va a funcionar si usa un filtro sucio.
  • Page 54 Pedal ./Embrague/Freno Limpiar Part i/Superior Placa Direcci6n; SISTEMA DE DIRECCION, SALPICADERO, GUARDABARROS Y SEGADORA Mantenga las superficies pulidas y las ruedas sin derrames de gasoline, aceite, etc. Proteja las superficies pintadas con cera tipo automotriz. No recomendamos que se utilice una manguera de jardin o ague a presi6n...
  • Page 55 ADVERTENCIA:PARA SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1. Presione el pedal de freno completamente 2. Ponga el embrague del accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado 3. Ponga la Ilave de ignici6n en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remuevala. 4. AsegSrese que las cuchillas y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 56 Realice el mismo procedimiento lado del tractor. FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior de la cortadora, ubique la ranura de la pieza de uni6n (D) por encima de la clavija que hay en la barra posterior de la cortadora y fijela con una arandela y un resorte de contenci6n.
  • Page 57 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA AsegQrese de que los neum&ticos esten inflados a la PSI que se indica en estos. masiado inflados o poco inflados, el cesped no le quedar& bien cortado, Io cual podr& Ilevarlo a pensar que la,SEGADORA no est& bien regulada. REGULACION VISUAL DE LADO A LADO 1.
  • Page 58 PARA REEMPLAZAR LA CORREA DE LA CUCHLLA DE LA SEGADORA DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE LA SEGA- DORA 1. Estacione el tractor en una superficie hive- lad& Ponga el freno de mano. Baje la palanca elevadora a la posici6n de mas abajo.
  • Page 59 2. Desembragar latransmisi6n elmando delarueda libre enlaposici6n "transmisi6n desembragada". mando de la rueda libre fuera y dentro la ranura y soltar asi se coloca en la posici6n desembragada. Las ruedas traseras tiene que bloquearse y pa- tinar cuando se intenta empujar hacia adelante el tractor manualmente.
  • Page 60 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA _ADVERTENCIA: No haga cortocircuito con los terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Ilave de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto con ambos terminales a la misma vez. Antes de instalar la bateria remueva las pulseras de metal, los relojes de pulsera de metal, los anillos, etc.

  • Page 61: Para Ajustar El Carburador

    MOTOR El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento motor. Los reparos que caen bajo garantia deben ser realizados por un establecimiento servicio de reparaci6n de motor autorizado.
  • Page 62 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. _ADVERTENCIA: Nunca almacene el trac- tor con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa.
  • Page 63 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Seats. PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca Sin combustible. Motor sin la"ESTRANGULACION" (CHOKE) adecuada. Motor ahogado. Bujia mala. Filtro de aire sucio. Filtro de combustible Agua en el combustible.
  • Page 64 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA P_rdida de Agua en el combustible. fuerza (sigue) Alambrado Rejilla/aletas Silenciador Alambrado Carburador V&lvulas del motor desajustadas. Cuchilla desgastada, Vibracion excesiva...
  • Page 65 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Seats. CAUSA PROBLEMA El interruptor Lae luz (ces) de lantera(s) Bombilla(s) no funcio- nando Interruptor Alambrado Fusible quemado. La bateria Elemento(s) de la bateria male(s).
  • Page 67 GUiA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar dafios y abajo de las pendientes, pendientes. No cortar pendientes virajes gradualmente para evitar Tenga mucho cuidade cuande 1. Plegar esta pagina a Io largo de la linea punteada 2.

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