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Manual
®
LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HR* 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed
Transaxle
Model No.
917.28903
o EspaSol,
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 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:
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Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat
n the USA.,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 EspaSol, IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. n the USA., Visit our Craftsman Manual ® Transaxle p. 33 This product has a low emission...
- Page 2 Safety Rules ... Product Specifications ... 6 AssemblylPre-Operation ... 8 Operation ... 1t Maintenance Schedule ... t7 CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR When operated and maintained due to a defect in material or workmanship call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange...
- Page 3 DANGER: This cutting machine objects, Failure to observe the following injury or death, _,WARNING: In orderto prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, justing ormaking repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and ptace wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _,WARNING: Do not coast down a hilt in neutral,...
- Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related control and tip-over accidents, result in severe injury or death° on all slopes requires extra caution. cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. •...
- Page 5 • Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser , Keep the nozzle in contact of the fuel tank or container all times until fueling is complete..
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Page 6: Specifications
32°F availablethrough center (See REPAIR RC12YC REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations Your new Craftsman® 1..4 and manufactured operation,. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement money and aggravation. Purchase... - Page 7 Steering Wheel Insert (I) Hex Bolt 5116-18 x 4 __-'_ Steering Wheel t!t1!f1111, Adapter (I) Seat (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Steering Wheel (1) Large Flat Washer ( 1) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Boot Seat (1) Washer _(1) Knob...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes,, all parts and hardware you assemble necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make easier, Standard wrench sizes are listed below, 3/4"wrench (1) Pliers 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife (1) Tire...
- Page 9 Lower seat into operating sit in seat. 7, Slide seat until a comfortable is reached which allows you to press clutchlbrake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving position. 9.. Raise seat and tighten adjustment securely d"-,-.
- Page 10 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractorwere overinflated the factory for shipping purposes tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown tires_ CHECK DECK LEVELNESS best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
- Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning, REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM{ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL, BATTERY ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED FREE WHEEL {Automatic Models only I Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death, The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform-...
- Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize various controls and adjustments, Attachment Clutch Lever ThrottlelChoke Control .. -" Light Switch Clutch/Brake Pedal Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute°...
- Page 13 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, glasses or eye shields while operating adjustments or repairs, spectacles or standard TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
- Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-I/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches months. For healthier and better looking lawns, often and after growth.. For best cutting performance, 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high;...
- Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
- Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING below) 6, When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms and begins to run roughly, running begins, immediately throttle controlto the fast position_ Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder perature, the longer the warm-up),...
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Cl_eckBrakeOperation T Check Tire P rosoure ..Check lor Loose Fasteners ChecldReplace Mower Blades LubdcatioR Chart Check BaHery Level R C,ean Battery and Termina,e Check 7_nsax!e Coo!i!'_g Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts H '1 II!11_1 '_l'/'J'" "1 Cl)eck_E_;_ine Oil Level...
- Page 18 TRACTOR Alwaysobserve safetyruleswhenperforming any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requiresmorethan five (5) feet to stop at highestspeed in highestgear on a level, dry concreteor paved surface, then brakemustbe checkedandadjusted,(See "TO CHECK BRAKE"in the Serviceand Adjustmentssectionof this manual)° TIRES . Maintain proper air pressurein all tires (Seesides of tire for proper PSI)..
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Page 19: Battery
BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an au- tomotive charger will extend its life. Keep battery and terminals clean,, , Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open, , Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. -
Page 20: In-Line Fuel Filter
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filtershould be replaced season° If fuel filter becomes structing fuel flow to carburetor, is required 1.. With engine cool, remove fuel line sections. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps... -
Page 21: To Remove/Install Mower
WARNING: TO AVOID SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1., Depress clutch/brake 2.. Place gearshift lever in neutral 3,. Place attachment 4, Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key,. 5_ Make sure the blades Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where come in contact with plugo TRACTOR... -
Page 22: To Level Mower Housing
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See side of tire for proper PSI). If tires are over or underinflated, will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position. - Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor face. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- 1. Remove mower from tractor REMOVE MOWER" in this section manual). Work belt off both mandrel idler pulleys.
- Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT [.EVER TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position, The adjustment is preset factory; however, if adjustment proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels...
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Page 25: To Adjust Throttle Control Cable
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER 1. BLACK cable first from chassis then from the fully charged RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _,WARNING: Do not Short battery nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. -
Page 26: To Adjust Carburetor
Check that holes 'F," in governor lever and hole in governor if holes 'A" are not aligned, clamp screwand move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten securelyr Governor Control Lever Governor Control Holes ..-i.. :,-T--- /m_t _ ,, ';_,;... - Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor not be used for 30 days or more° _WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual CAUSE PROBLEM Out of fuel Will start Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter,, Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel. Will not start Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adjustment, Engine valves out of adjustment, Hard to start Didy air filter. - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Weak or dead battery Engine clicks but will not start Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Faulty solenoid or starter. Cutting too much grassftoo fast.. Loss of power Throttle in "CHOKE" position. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower:.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade. cutting Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build*up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
- Page 31 TROU BLESHOOTtNG CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Engine "backfires" Engine between half and full speed (fast) when turning position engine "OFF" Engine dies when Reverse operation system (ROS) tractor is shifted is not "ON" willie mower or other attachment into reverse MORE HELP?
- Page 33 St usted transporta el tractor a un lugar de entrega autorizado de Craftsman, estos gastos se cancelar_n. Para localizar el lugar autorizado m,_s cercano, comuniquese al 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
- Page 34 PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad lesiones graves o la muerte. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la buj{a, para evitar el arranque por accidente, durante la preparaciSn, el transporte, el ajuste o cuando se hacen repao raciones...
- Page 35 • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de modo que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar estando en una pendiente. • No cortar la hierba mojada Las ruedas pueden perder tra cci6n. Poner siempre una marcha cuando se est_ en pendientes. No poner en punto muerto e ir cuesta abajo •...
- Page 36 , Mantener la m_quina fibre de hierba, hojas u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las safpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. Dejar que ta m&quina se enfrie antes de guardarta , Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse e inspeccionar ta rn_quina.
- Page 37 ACUERDOS DE PROTECClON REPARAClON Congratulaciones por su buena compra Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& 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 Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar dinero y fastidios.
- Page 38 Volante tnserto del volante de direcci6n (1) Perno hexagonal 5/t 6-18 x 4 Adaptador (1) Asiento Llaves (2) Llaves de direcciOn (1) Arandela (1) Arandela seguridad Eje de Extenci6n _ccesorio de transci6n de la direcci6n Asiento (1) Arandela (1) Manilla Hoja de pendiente 5/16 de calibre...
- Page 39 Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f_brica con la excepci6n de aquetlas partes que no se han montado pot razones de envfo Para asegurarse que su tractor funcione en forma adecuada y segura todas tas partes y los articulos de ferreteria que se monten tienen que set apretados en forma segura, Use las herramientas correctas, seg6n sea necesario, para asegurarse de que est6n apretados en forma segura, HERRAMIENTAS...
- Page 40 Deslice el asiento hasta que llegue a una posici6n c6moda, que te permita presionar el pedal del embraguelfreno completamente hasta abajo, Desm6ntese del asiento sin mover su posici6n ajustada, Levante el asiento y apriete ta manifla de ajuste en forma segura Asiento Base del Asiento...
- Page 41 REVISION DE LA PRESION DE LAS LLANTAS Las Ilantas en su tractor fueron infladas de- masiado en ta f,_brica pot razones de env[o. La presi6n de las Ilantas correctas es importante para obtener el mejor rendimiento en e{ corte • Reduzca la presi6n de [as flantas a ta PSi REVISION DE LA NIVELAClON CON JUNTO...
- Page 42 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la lteratura proporcionada con el producto, Aprenda y comprenda sus significados f,/IARCHA AT R,&,S NEUTRO ALTO I+,4OTOR MOTOR APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO FUNCIONAMIENTO _D "+°= + = LUCES ENSENDtDAS COMBUSTIBLE BATERIA ACCESORIO ACCESORIO EMBRAGUE EMBRAGUE...
- Page 43 FAIV]ILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y 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 manuat para referencia en el future Palanca dei accesodo Controlde...
- Page 44 La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir dafios graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recornendamos el uso de la m&scara de segu- ridad de visi6n amptia, para uso sobre los espejuelos o anteojos de seguridad est,_ndar COMO...
- Page 45 • E] c_sped promedio debe cortarse aproximada- mente a 2-I/2 putgadas durante ta temporada frfa y sobre 3 pulgadas durante los meses calurosos Para obtener un c_sped m,Sssatu- dable y de mejor apariencia, siegue a menudo y despu_s de un crecimiento moderado, •...
- Page 46 REMOLQUE DE CARRETILLAS ACCESORIOS Remotque solamente ios accesorios reco- mendados y especificados por el fabricante del tractor, Use sentido com0n cuado este remolcando Las cargas pesadas, cuando este yendo sobre una pendiente, son peligrosas, las llantas pueden perder su tracci6n con el terreno y pueden ocasionar que pierda el control de su tractor°...
- Page 47 ARRANQUE CON TIEMPO FRfO (50 ° Y MENOS) AI hacer arrancar el motor, mantenga el control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de estrangutaci6n hasta que el motor se caliente y empieze funcionar mat. Una vez que empieze a funcionar real, mueva inme- diatamente el control de la aceteraci6n a la posici6n r,_pida..El calentamiento del motor puede tomar a partir de varios segundos a...
- Page 48 PROGRAMA ANTES DE MANTENIMIENTO CADA U_O Revisar 1,1 opelat:16n del lmno Revl#ar ta plesibn de l,'+n I_eta_ R _'o_m!e4felme _imem_ d sos ... C AIm"_"°.!W to,_,,=l,m,_, ,t,: t ,,,o+,,e,. Revi_a_ et ni,_el Limpla_' l abaler|a y loslarmlnaI_-_ C_m_n_eb_, Le NI_la_i_,n Dol Cerlnce_p_da";...
- Page 49 TRACTOR Siempre observe ias regfas de seguridad cu- ando d6 mantenimiento. OPERAClON DEL FRENO Si el tractor exige m_s de cinco (5) pies para pararse a una velocidad m&s alta en el cambio mrs alto en una superficie nivelada de hor- mig6n seco o pavimentada, entonces se debe controlar y ajustar el freno (Vea "PARA AJU- STAR EL FRENO"...
- Page 50 BATERIA Su tractor cuenta con un sistema de carga de la bateria que es suficiente para el uso normal, Sin embargo, si se carga la bateria peri6dica- mente, con un cargador de autom6viles, se prolongar_ su duraci6n , Mantenga la bateria y los terminales limpios_ , Mantenga los pernos de la bateria apretados.
- Page 51 Use un medidor en fa tapatvarilla indicadora del nivel para relleno dei aceite para revisar el nivel. Mantenga el aceite en la l[nea de Iteno (FULL) en la varilta indicadora de nive! Apriete fa tapa en el tubo en forma segura cuando termine FILTRO DE ACEITE DI=L MOTOR Cambie et filtro de aceite del motor cada tem-...
- Page 52 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES S ERIAS, SERVIClO O DE HACER AJUSTES: Presione el peda! del embragueffreno completamente y apiique et freno de estacionamiento Ponga ta palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro (N) Ponga el embrague det accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED). Ponga ta ttave de ignici6n en Ia posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remu_vala.
- Page 53 PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGA- DORA Ajuste la segadora mientras que et tractor est_ estacionado en terreno nivelado o en ta entrada de autos Asegerese que las Ilantas est_n infladas en forma adecuada (vea las "ESPE- CIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" seccion Si tas Ilantas est_n demasiado infladas o no est&n infladas Io suficiente, no podr&...
- Page 54 PARA CAiVlBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DE LA CUCHtLLA SEGADORA La correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadora se puede cambiar sin herramientas. Estacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada Enganche el freno de estacionamiento REMOCION DE LA CORREA - 1.
- Page 55 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CON UNABATERtA BAJA _ADVERTENClA:Lasbatedas de ,_ddo-plo- mo generan gasesexplosivos. M antenga las chispas, lasllamas y losmateriales p arafumar atejados d elasbater[asSiempre useunapro- tecd6nparalosojosalrededor de lasbaterias Si su bateriaest,_ demasiado bajacomopara hacer a rrancar etmotor t ienequevolverse a car- gar, ( Vea "Bateda"...
- Page 56 MOTOR El mantenimiento, tareparaci6n, o etreemptazo decualquier dispositivos o sistemas d elcontrol delaemisi6n, loscuates seanhechos alcosto delcliente, p ueden serreafizados porcualquier individuo o establecimiento dereparaci6n d e motor,, Losreparos q uecaenbajogarantia deben serrealizados p orunestablecimiento de servicio dereparaci6n d emotor autorizado PARA AJUSTAR ELCABLEDECONTROL DIE LAACELERACION El control defaaceteraci6n hasidopreajustado...
- Page 57 hose parts left lnmediatamente prepare su tractor para el of your tractor almacenamiento al final de fa temporada o si el orrect tools as tractor no se va a usar por 30 dJas o m_s. _ADVERTENClA: tor con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar 5116 Hex Bolt una llama expuesta o una chispa Permita que...
- Page 58 IDENTIFICAClON DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secciOn apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEIViA CAUSA 1, Sin combustible, No arranca 2. Motor sin ta "ESTRANGULACiON" adecuada, 3 Motor ahogado. 4 Bujia mala_ 5, Filtro de aire sucio 6.
- Page 59 IDENTIFICACION ove is required ]lifornia Public Vea la secci6n Sears. ites may have )ply on federal PROBLEiVIA the muffler P6rdida de fuerza LSears service (continuado) manual), mar[ purchase. ct is designed of dependable , it may require s when having t can save you )n Agreement "n unexpected...
- Page 60 IDENTIFtCACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dtrtgido a un centro de servicio Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA Las cuchiltas t. Obstrucci6n en el mecanismo segadoras no rotan det embrague. 2 La correa de impulsi6n de la segadora est_ desgastadafdaSada 3, Polea de guia atascada 4.
- Page 61 ,ok behind and vith the blades ld be seriously safe machine ve been given _nly appear in ride and be run machine. erate the ma- oaching blind other objects f a child, _at has a hitch t attach towed [ch point,, recommenda- ed equipment hers in or on...
- Page 62 DANGER:T objects. injury or de _WARNIN starting justing or ma spark plug wi contact spar _WARN[N neutral, _WARNIN that are recc specification tractor. Operate onl! when on a sl, on a slope, traction with lose control, d_WARNIN constituents, contain orerr of California t, or other repr _WARNIN...
- Page 63 ... 17 ... 22 ...27 ... 28 ... Back Cover is tractor fails or purchase, in your home.. the first year transport "ized location, this tractor lrge), it wilt be _° i NOT pay for. not limited ._uch as nails, o= _ t, or improper ;d to damage...
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