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Craftsman 917.287110 Operator's Manual

20.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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Operator's
Manual
LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.287110
o EspaSol,
p. 32
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:
1=800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
SEARS,
ROEBUCK
AND CO., HOFFMAN
ESTATES,
fL 60t79
U.S,A.
Visit our Craftsman website:wwwosears.com/craftsman

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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, fL 60t79 U.S,A. Visit our Craftsman website:wwwosears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 ....... Troubleshooting ........28 Sears Service ......Back Cover Operation ..........Maintenance Schedule ......LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR AND BATI'ERY 2-YEAR ON TRACTOR When used and maintained according to the operator's manual instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect in material...
  • Page 3 ,4_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 _WARNING: In order to prevent toward anyone° Avoid discharging cidental starting when setting...
  • Page 4 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,, Children result in severe injury or death.

  • Page 5: General Service

    Check their proper operation regularly. 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...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    RCI2YC (Gap: _030") Congratulations on making a smart pur- Sround Speed Forward: chase. Your new Craftsman® product is 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 Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned this manual, it means, from your point of 1.
  • Page 8 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM 5. Removebandingholdingthe deflector shieldup againsttractor. After you learnhowto operateyour trac- tor, checkto seethat the brakeis operat- TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID ing properly. See"TO CHECKBRAKE" (See Operation section for location in the ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof and function of controls) this manual.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH Q ÷ @) @. MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT OPERATION...

  • Page 10: Operation

    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 various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference., Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor 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 Moveforwardand Backward

    TO MOVEFORWARDAND . For best cutting performance, grass over BACKWARD 6 inches in height should be mowed twice° Make the first cut relatively high; The directionand speedof movement the second to desired height, controlledby the gearshif[ lever(J)o TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly...
  • Page 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS _,WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills.

  • Page 14: Before Starting The Engine

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE START ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will The engine in your tractor has been take extra cranking time to move fuel from shipped, from the factory, already...

  • Page 15: Level Mower

    MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tall, it should mowed twice to reduce load and pos- • Tire chains cannot be used when the sible fire hazard from dried clippings. mower housing is attached to tractor. Make first cut relatively high;...

  • Page 16: Before Each Use

    EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE .E_o.E EVERY EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation ........'..&i_ .._heck Tire Pressure ......6 ## Check Operator Pteeenee & ROS Synlems 3heck for Loose Fas!eners ....¢...
  • Page 17 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- " When the engine is running with the forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt...
  • Page 18 TO CLEANBATTERY ANDTERMINALS . Oil will drain more freely when warm. Corrosionanddirt on the batten/andtermi- • Catch oi! in a suitable container,, nalscancausethe batteryto "leak"power. Remove oil fil! cap/dipstick, Be careful 1. DisconnectBLACKbatterycable first not to allow dirt to enter the engine then RED batterycable andremove when changing clio...
  • Page 19 Clean out chaff and debris 4o Clean base carefully to prevent debris Air Screen from falling into carburetor. NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. 5o Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge firmly in base. 6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace coven...
  • Page 20 WARNING: TO AVOIDSERIOUSINJURY, B EFOREPERFORMING ANY SER- VICEOR ADJUSTMENTS: 1, Depressclutch/brakepedalfully andset parkingbrake, 2. Placegearshiftlever in neutral (N) position, 3, Placeattachmentclutch in "DISENGAGED" p osition, 4. Turnignitionkey to "STOP"and removekey. 5. Makesurethe bladesandall movingpartshavecompletelystopped. 6o Disconnectsparkplug wirefromspark plugand placewire where it cannot comein contactwith ptug_ TRACTOR CAUTION:...
  • Page 21 NOTE; Be sure mowersidesuspension arms (A)are pointingforwardbeforeslid- ing mowerundertractor. 2_ Slide mowerundertractoruntilit is centeredundertractor. 3o ATTACHMOWERSIDESUSPENSION ARMS (A)TO CHASSIS- Positionhole in arm overpin (B) on outsideof tractor chassisandsecurewith washerand retainerspring. 4. Repeaton oppositeside of tractor. 7_ ATTACHFRONTLINK (E)- Workfrom leftside of tractor,Insertrodendof link assemblythroughfronthole in tractor front suspensionbracket(F).
  • Page 22 NOTE: Each futl turn of adjustment nut wilt 1 1, Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- change mower height about 3/16". ing in all mower pulley grooves. 4o Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking appearance.

  • Page 23: Belt Removal

    o Withan ! 1/16"or adjustablewrench, Install belt onto electric clutch pulley loosenjam nut A severalturns to clear (M). adjustmentnut B. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- . Witha 3/4" or adjustablewrench,turn ing in all mower pulley grooves, front linkadjustmentnut (B)clockwise 3.

  • Page 24: Belt Installation

    6. Slide belttowardrear oftractor,off the NOTE: On rear wheels only: align steeringplate(F) and removefrom grooves in rear wheel hub and axle, Insert tractor. square key. Replace washers and snap retaining BELTINSTALLATION ring securely in axle groover install new belt from tractor rear to Replace axle cover.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood,, Remove bulb holder from the hole in the backside of the grill, Replace bulb in holder and install bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill° Close hood. Weak or Dead Fully Charged INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS...
  • Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, repair, or replacement if screw is turned in too tight. the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers PRELIMINARY SETTING pense, may be performed by any non-road 1.
  • Page 27 ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- which leads to separation and formation age at the end of the season or if the trac- acids during storage, Acidic gas can dam- will not be used for 30 days or more, WARNING: Never store the tractor age the fuel system...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start 1o Out of fuel. . Fill fuel tank. , See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not"CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. 3, Wait several minutes Engine flooded.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Clean underside of mower Loss of power Build-up of grass, leaves Continued and trash under mower, housing° Clean/replace air filter. Dirty air filter. Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1o Obstruction in clutch Remove obstructio not rotate mechanism° 2o Worn/damaged mower drive 2o Replace mower dri' belt. bell Frozen idler pulley. Replace idler pulle_ Frozen blade mandrel,...
  • Page 31 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 ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 32 Usted podr_ evi- tarse el costo del vi&tico si fleva la bateria a un Centro de Servicios autorizado de Craftsman. Para saber cu_.l le queda rn&s cerca, llame al 1-800-4-MY-HOME®..
  • Page 33 _,kPELIGRO: Esta Maqulna cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la rnuerte. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el • No hacer funcionar la m,_quina sin el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda captador de hierba entera, la protecci6n de descarga u otros dispositivos de seguridad...
  • Page 34 • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de • Nunca permitir que nif, os u otras personas modo que no sea necesario pararse o cam- est6n dentro del equipo por remolcan biar estando en una pendiente. • En pendientes, el peso del equipo remolcado •...
  • Page 35 Las cuchillas del cortac_sped son afiladas. • Mantener la m&quina libre de hierba, hojas " Envolver la cuchilIa, ponerse guantes y u otros residuos acumulados. Umpiar Fas poner la m&xima atenci6n cuando se hacen saWpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar operaciones en ellas..
  • Page 36 Champion RC12YC REPARAClON (Abertura: 030") Congratulaciones por su buena compra,. Velocidad de Marcha Hacia Adelante: Su nuevo producto Craftsman® est& diseSado I sT Recarrido(MPH): y fabricado pare funcionar de modo liable pot 2"_ muchos aSos., Pero como todos los productos, 3 _d 2..4...
  • Page 37 Hoja de pendiente (1) Tubo de desagOe Llaves (2) Llaves Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en ta f&brica con la excepci6n de aqueltas partes que no se han montado por razones de envioo AJUSTE EL ASIENTO Cuando en este manual se mencionan los 1, Si6ntese sobre el asiento_ t6rminos "mano derecha"...
  • Page 38 REMOVEREL TRACTORDE CMSTA DE REVISION LA PLATA- Antes de operar y de disfrutar de su trac- FORMA (Vea la secci6n de la oper- tor nuevo, le deseamos que reciba el mejor aci6n para la localidad y la funci6n rendimiento y la mayor satisfaccion de este los controles) producto de calidado Io Asegurarse que se hayan completado toda...
  • Page 39 Estos simbotos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto, Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. MARCHA ATR/_S NEUTRO ALTO BAJO ESTRANGU- R,&,PIDO LENTO LAOION MOTOR "_ MOTOR MOTOR FRENO DE ALTURA DE LA LEVANTAMIENTO APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDtDO EN MARCHA...
  • Page 40 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare los itustraciones con su tractor para famitiarizarse con ]as ubicaciones de Eosdiversos controles y ajustes,, Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro,, :::::: .........
  • Page 41 La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, fo que puede producir dahos graves en _stos, Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos gafas de seguridad o una m&scara de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada sobre tas gafas.
  • Page 42 PARA MOVERSE HACtA ADELANTE Y HA- Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de corte, CtA ATR,g,S e! c6sped que tiene m&s de 6 pulgadas de altura debe segarse dos veces., Haga et La direcci6n y la velocidad del movimiento primer corte relativamente alto; el segundo a son controladas per medio de la palanca de cambio.
  • Page 43 PARA OPERAR ENCERROS _PRECAUCI6N: N ooperetasegadora s in, _ADVERTENCIA: Nomaneje hacia arriba o yasea,elrecogedor dec_sped completo e nlas hacia abajoencerrosconpendientes superio- segadoras a siequipadas o conlaprotecci6n resa 15"y nomaneje atravesando ninguna contra ladescarga (S)ensulugar. pendiente. Utilice laguiadelapendiente proporcionada enlaparteposteriora d eeste manual, •...
  • Page 44 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR MOTOR AI hacer arrancar el motor per la primera vez o si se ha acabado el combustible del motor, se REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEtTE DEL MOTOR necesitar& tiempo para el arranque extra pare El motor en su tractor ha side enviado desde la mover el combustible desde el estanque hasta f&brica Iteno con aceite de calidad pare verano.
  • Page 45 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • No se pueden usar las cadenas para las llantas 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. Vea "PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGADOR_' en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.
  • Page 46 PROGRAMA t¢+TES 1)+ CADA C^DA CAI)A CADA CADA AU_ACENAtJ_E_ITO 'tg0 TEMPORADA MANTENIM|ENTO CA_AUSe HORAS HOaAS HOm_S HORA_ P,_,,v!_er k_opnracl_,n eelrf+ee RgVi_lS" L"l l}a_sk_e t.{e las Ila+lllls d'{_#_re.Isut' el la _i_le mad ROS Rev+sa_: s i hey m+j_ladore_ _u_Itc,s Atibr,'cambtar l_t; cu=hil_a_ de In _egadera Tebla de Iis_}tlcac_t'}e ......
  • Page 47 . Cuando el motor est& en rnarcha coil TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- el interrupter de Ilave del sistema de ando d_ mantenimiento, funcionamiento atr&s (ROS) en la posici6n "ON" y el embrague del accesorio conectado, OPERAOtON DEL FRENO cualquier tentativa det operador de viajar Si el tractor necesita m,_sde cinco (5) pies para marcha atr&s, NO apagar&...

  • Page 48: Para Cambiar El Aceite Del Motor

    4r Limpie losterminales y losextremos d el 2_ Quite el casquilfo amarillo de la parte cabledelabateria conuncepillo dealam- inferior de ]a v#,lvula de desagQe e instale el brehasta quequeden brillantes.. tubo de desagQe sobre la guarnici6n. 5. Cubra losterminales c ongrasa o parafina. V&lvulade desaguedel aceile 6..
  • Page 49 4.. Limpie labaseconmucho cuidado para Limpie et desperdicio y los Rejilla de Aire escombros evitar q uecaiga ninguna parficula enet carburador. NOTA, S i elcartucho e st&muysucioo daSado_ reempt_.celo. 5. Coloque f irmemente enlabaseel nuevo prelimpiador y el nuevo cartucho. 6.
  • Page 50 ADVERTENCIA.PARA EVITAR LES1ONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVlCIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: Presione el pedal del embrague/freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionemien- 2_ Ponga la palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro (N)o Ponga el embregue del accesodo en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED)° Ponga la Ilave de ignici6n en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remu_vala, 5.
  • Page 51 2. Deslice laSEGADORA p ordebajo deltrac- 7., FIJE LA PIEZA DE UNION ANTERIOR (E) torhastaquequede biencentrada d ebajo -Trabaje por el lado izquierdo del tractor_ de6ste. introduzca el extremo de la barra de la 3. FIJELOSBRAZOS DESUSPENSION pieza de uni6n por el orificio anterior de la LATERALES DELACORTADORA (A) barra de suspensi6n anterior del tractor (F), AL CHASIS - Ubique elorificio delbrazo...
  • Page 52 NOTA: Cada vuelta completa de la tuerca de ajuste har& variar la altura de la cortadora aproximadamente 3/! 6'L Pruebe la regulaci6n realizada cortando c6sped que at_n no haya codado y obser- vando c6mo queda Vuelva a ajustar, en caso necesario, hasta obtener resultados satisfactorios., REGULAC1ON DE LA PRECISION DE LADO A LADO...
  • Page 53 MONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE TRANSMISIQN • Si la punta anterior de la hoja de fa cuchilla no est& 1/8" a 1/2" m#.s abajo que la punta DE LA SEGADORA posterior, dirijase a la parte de adelante del Instale la correa pas_.ndola alrededor de las tractor.
  • Page 54 IMPRESlON / INCLINACION DE LAS RUE- 2o Retire la correa del pi56n estacionario (A) y DAS DELANTERAS del pi56n de embrague (B), 3o Retire Ia correa del pi_,6n central (C). La impresi6n e inclinaci6n de las ruedas del- anteras de su nuevo tractor vienen as[ de f&brF 4+ Jale el cable de la correa hacia la parte de atrb,s del tractor.
  • Page 55 PARA ADJUNTAR LOS CABLES DE Primero, conecte el cable de la bateria ROJO con el terminal positivo (+) con el EMPALME - perno hexagonal y la tuerca seg6n se 1. Conecte cada extremo dei cable ROJO con muestra. Apri6telos en forma segura. Desl- el terminal (A-B) POSlTIVO (+) de cada ize la cubierta terminal sobre el terminal bateria, preocup&ndose de no hacer corto*...
  • Page 56 AJUSTE PRELIMINAR- MOTOR El conjunto de! filtro de aire tiene que rnon- El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemptazo terse en el carburador cuando se hagan los de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas de! control de la emisi6n, los cuales seen hechos ai costo ajustes en 6ste.
  • Page 57 gasofina acidica puede dafiar el sistema de lnmediatamente prepare su tractor para et combustible de un motor durante el periodo de almacenamiento al final de ta temporada o si el almacenamientoo tractor no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m&s. •...
  • Page 58 IDENTIFICAClON DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl0N No arranca 1. Sin combustible. I. Llene el estanque de combustible,, 2. Motor sin la 2 Vea"PARA ARRANCAR EL MOTOR"...
  • Page 59 IDENTIFiCACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea ia secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. CAUSA PROBLEMA P_rdida de fuerza 3_ Limpie la parte inferior de la caja 3_ Acumulaci6n de c6sped, hojas y de la segadora.
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Obstrucci6n en el mecanismo I. Remueva la obstrucci6n, Las cuchillas del embrague, segadoras no rotan 2o La correa de imputsi6n de la 2, Cambie la correa de impulsi6n de segadora est#.desgastadajdaSada.
  • Page 63 GU{ASUGERIDAPARA MEDIRLAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERAClONSEGURA SOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA O CUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVIESE EL CERRO 15 GRADOS MAX. ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar daSos graves, haga tunctonar su tractor arriba y abajo de ias pendientes, nunca transversafmente con respecto alas i| _ pendientes.
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