Craftsman 917.28925 Operator's Manual

24.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle

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Page 1 Esta maquina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (EIO). El uso de una gasolina que supers el 10% de etanol (EIO) anular_ la garantla del producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,comicraftsman *As _ated by ti',,eengine mahufacturer 441264 Rev. 1...
Page 2 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... Troubleshooting ........Operation ..........Sears Service ....... Back Cover Maintenance ........Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, alt non-expendable parts of this riding equipment warranted against defects _n matenal...
Page 3 _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, _I, WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- Never direct discharged material toward tal starting when setting up, transporting,...
Page 4 II. SLOPE OPERATION Never carry children, even w_th the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a malor factor related to toss of be seriously injured or interfere w=th safe control and tip-over accidents, which can machine operation.
Page 5: General Service
Keep t henozzle i ncontact with the rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and ofthefuel t ank orcontainer opening at inspectthe machine. Repair, if necessary, all t imes u ntil fueling iscomplete. Do not before restarting. use anozzle l ock-open device.
Page 6: Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS In the state of California the above _srequired by law (Section 4442 ofthe California Public Gasohne Capacity 3.00 Gallons Resources Code). Other states may have and Type. Unleaded Regular srmllar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler Oil Type SAE 30...
Page 7: Tools Required
Slope S heet Keys (I) Oil Drain Tube Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for sh_pping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
Page 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID ,/CHECKLIST (See Operation section for location Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to ensure that you receive the best function of controls) performance and satisfaction from this 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its high- Quality Product.
Page 9 These s ymbols may appear onyour tractor orinliterature supplied with the product. Learn a nd understand their m eaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW fGNIT[ON SWWCH I.II,! ENGINE REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE S'[ART PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROE) CLUTCHIBRAKE...
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 _he locations various controls and adjustments. Save th_s manual for future reference. 03078 ._r.. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the...
Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown tnto the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shtetds 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 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS BACKWARD Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when The direction and speed of movement mower is at the desired cutting height in controlled by the gearshift lever (J). operating pos_t_on.
Page 13: Operation
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 ENGINE TO 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 filled the tank to the engine.
Page 15: Level Mower
MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowtng performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of thts manual, •...
Page 16: Before Each Use
..,,,,,,L, MAINTENANCE EVERY EVERY BEFORE _EPOHEEAcH EVERY8 EVERY EVERY SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOUR_ HOUR5 HOURS v" v" C,heck er_ke Oper_hon v" v" Cr_eck Loo_e F_ter_er_ Cn_c_,eplace Mower Blad_s LLqDrqcat_Qr_ C_3.rt Cr_eck Bat_erv L_vol v" Clean Bakery T_rrmnals ©lea_ Debri_ Steenng Pla[e...
Page 17 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- • When the engine is running with the formrng any maintenance, BRAKE OPERATION ignition sw_tch in the engine "ON" posi- t_on and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt by the operator...
Page 18 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- Determine temperature range expected nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. before oil change. All od must meet API Disconnect BLACK battery cable first service classificahon SG-SL.
Page 19 CLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEANING Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. chaff to prevent engine damage from of all forergn matter, overheating. Clean with a wire brush or Clean debris from steering plate, compressed air to remove...
Page 20 DECK WASHOUT PORT Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to dtsconnect the adapter from Your tractor's deck is equipped with the nozzle washout port. washout poe on its surface as part of its deck wash system, tt should be utilized af- 10.
Page 21 &WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2, Place gearshift lever in neutral position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
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 pm (B) on outside of tractor washer and retainer spring (J). chassis and secure with retainer spring.
Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT Make sure tires are properly inflated to the IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- PSI shown on tires. Iftires are over or under to-side. inflated, it may affectthe appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not To obtain the best cutting results, the mower adjusted properly,...
Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage The mower blade dnve belt may be parking brake. For assistance, there is replaced without tools. Park the tractor on a belt installation guide decal on bottom s_de of left footrest, level surface.
Page 25 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN!CAMBER TRAL ADJUSTMENT Your new tractor ?ront wheel toe-in and The transaxle should be in neutral when camber is set at the factory and [s normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) posttion.
Page 26 REPLACING BA'I-I'E RY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY _WARNING: Do not short battery termi- 1. Raise hood. nals by allowing a wrench or any other object 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector• to contact both terminafs at the same hme. 3.
Page 27 ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or tf 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...
Page 28: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Fill fuel tank Will not start Out of fuel See 'TO START ENGINE" Jn Engne not 'CHOKED" properly. Operation section Wa_t several minutes before Engtne flooded altempttng 1o star[.
Page 29: Will Not Start
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CORRECTIO. PROBLEM CAUSE Engine clicks but Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace battery will not start Corroded battery terminals. Clean battery terminals. Loose or damaged wEring. Check all wEring Faulty solenoid or starter, Check.!reptace...
Page 30: Battery Will Not Charge
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Replace blade T_ghten biada bolt cutting Mower deck not level Level mower deck Bu41dup of grass. _eaves, and Clean underside of mower trash under mower, heusEng...
Page 31: Need More Help
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive Debris on steeang plate (_f See "CLEANING" in the equipped) i maintenance sectton. Motion drive belt wOrnr damaged, Replace molten drive belt. or broken.
Page 32 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and sfopes greater than t5 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or Ioss of control.
Page 33 1-800-659-59t 7 6 visite el sttlo web' www. craftsman.corn En redes los cases anteriares, Sl el reemplaze es _mposlble, el equlpo tractor ser_ sustitupdo sin cargo con el mtsmo raodelo o uno equivalente.
Page 34 _i_PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortsdora es capaz de amputar Ins manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. • No maneie la maqu_na sJ no bene la trampa _t, ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alam-...
Page 35 • Escoger una veioc_dad de marcha baja de • Nunca permitir que nJr_os u otras personas mode que no sea necesario pararse o camb_ar est@n dentro det equlpo per rem{3lcar. estando en una pendiente. • En pendlentes, el peso deF equipe remoicado •...
Page 36 • Mantener la m,_quma hbre de hierba, hojas • Las cuchillas del cortacesped afi_adas u otros residuos acumulados L_mpiar Envotver la cuchl{la, ponerse guantes y poner salp]caduras de ace_te o carburante y quitar la maxima atenc_6n cuando se hacen opera- c_ones en elias cualqu_er cosa...
Page 37 (Abertura: 040"/1,02mm) REPARAClON Veloctdad Marcha Hacia Congratulaciones par su buena compra. Recarndo Adelante: 1"_ 1.0/1,6 Su nuevo producto Craftsman,, est& dise_,ado (Mph/Kph): 1.4/2,3 y fabricado para funclonar de mode fiable 2.1/3,4 touches arias, Pero coma todos los productos, 3.1/5,l puede...
Page 38 Hoja de pendiente Llaves {2) Llaves Su tractor nuevo ha s_do montado en la fabr_ca con Ia excepc=6n de aquellas pares que no se ban moatado per razones de envio HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA EL MONTAJE _--_ ° ..Etlqueta Un luego de I_aves de tube faclhtar&...
Page 39 REVISION L|STA PARA HACER RODAR EL TRACTOR Antes de operar y de disfrutar de su trac- (Vea tor nuevo, le deseamos que reciba el rnejor FUERA LA CORREDERA rendirniento y la mayor sat_sfaccion de este seccion de la operacion para la Iocali- producto de caJidad...
Page 40 Estos simbo!os pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la htera[ura proporc_onada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus s_gmficados. I'.,I MABCH_, ATRAS ['IF-UTPO _LTO B_JO ESTR#_'JGU- RAFIDO LEf_rTO Lt_GION ['_.OTQR MOTOR r,IOTGR FREI40 DE _'LTLIRA DE LA LEVANTAMIE._,ITO AP&QADO £iSTEMg EbJCEND1DO EN M;,RGH/- £STACIOI'_AMIEI_TO...
Page 41 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IOY LAS REGLAS DF SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familianzarse con las ub_cac_onesde tos diversos controles y alustes Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. _.
Page 42 La operaci6n de cualquler tractor puede hacer que salten obletos extraSos dentro de sus OlOS, to que puede producer daSos graves en #stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguddad o pretecc_ones para los ojos m_entras opere su tracter o cuande haga ajustes o reparaclones, Recomendamos galas de seguddad...
Page 43 PARA AJUSTAR RUEDAS CAL|BRA- PARA MOVERSE HACIA ADELANTE DORAS HACIA ATR/_S Las ruedas cahbredoras est&n bien ajustadas La direcci6n y la velocidad del movimiento cuaado se encuentran un poco a dlstancia son controladas per medto de Ia palanca cambio. terreno el mismo t_empo que la segadora este...
Page 44 PARA OPERAR EN CERROS _kADVERTENClA: NO maneje hacta arnba o hac_a abajo eli cerros con pend_entes supe- rtores a 1 5" y no maneje atravesando n_ngu- na pendiente. Uti_tce la guia de la pendiente proporc_onada an la parte postenora de este manual •...
Page 45 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR At hacer arrancar e_ motor per la pdmera vez o MOTOR s_ se ha acabado el combusttble del motor, se REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR neces_tar,_ tiempo pare el arranque extra pare El motor en su tractor ha side enwado...
Page 46 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR No se pueden usar las cadenas para las llantas cuando la cala de la segadora esta acl}unta at tractor La segadora debe estar n_velada en forma adecuada para obtener el mejor ren- dlmlento al segar Vea"PARA NtVELAR CAJA DE LA SEGADORA"...
Page 47 PROGRAMA .,:,_TES DE C_D,_ CADA CAD.,', CA_,_ CA_,A ,*,Lt.'.,.CE_-,_U_;rO TEMPORADA MANTENIMIENTO c_D_use hORAS HORAS HO_S _o;_As v" v" v" v" v" Lim_31e IL_£ _St_*D$ (_3 I_ p_&C_ de {_lreCc_3n, v" if,, v" Revl;ar _I nL,z_ Oel ,_¢-el le del m_t_r [Jmp_ar la re_ll_a _e a_re I_pecclcnar e__,rer_cl_dorr...
Page 48 TRACTOR • Cuando el motor est& en mareha con el Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad _nterruptor de Ilave del Slstema de functo- cuando de mantentmtento namtento arras (ROS) en la pos_cl6n "ON" y el embrague del accesorio conectado, cuaI- OPERAC1ON FRENO quier tentativa...
Page 49 Enjuague la bateria con ague cornente Quite el casquitlo de la guarnicl6n infenor de s6quela la v#dvuta de desag0e e instale ef tuba Dmp_e los term_nales y los extremes desag[Je sabre la guarnici6n. cable de la bateria con un cepil_o de atam- Abra la valvula de desagLJe empujando hacia...
Page 50 SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMFENTO DE AIRE LIMPIEZA Para asegurar enfriamlento adecuado, Limp_e todo material extrario del motor, asegSrese que la rejd_a del cesped, las aletas bateria, el aslen(o, el pufido, etc. de enfriam_ento, y otras superficies externas motor se mantengan hmp_as en todo memento L_mp_e los desechos de la placa guia.
Page 51 PUERTO DE LAVADO DE LA CUBIERTA 10. Ueve el tractor a una zona seca, preferente- mente de cemento o pavimentada. Mueva La cubierta de su tractor estb, equipada con un el control del embrague del accesorio puerto de Iavado sobre la superflc_e que forms posiciSn...
Page 52 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESI()NES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQU|ER SERVJC|O O DE HACER AJUSTES: Prestone el pedal del embragueifrer_o comp{etamente y aphq_e el freno de estacionam=ento. Ponga la palanca de cambtos en la posicion de neutro. Ponga el embrague del accesono en la poslct6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED)
Page 53 Real_ce el m_smo prooedzmiento en el otro lade del tractor. 9. Retire el resorte de sujecl6n (K), deslice ia FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSI(_)N POS- abrazadera (L) hasta qultarla, y saque a TERIORES Levante la parte posterior pres_6n la guia de la cala (P) hasta que se de {a cortadora, ubique ta ranura de la pieza...
Page 54 PARA NWELAR LA SEGADORA mente, en case necesar;o, hasta que ambos lades queden tguales. Asegurese de que los neum&hcos esten _nflados AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATRAS a _a PSi que se _nd_ca en estos estAn de- IMPORTANTE: El p_so debe quedar bten nive- masiado fnftados...
Page 55 CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA SJ el tractor exlge mas de cinco (5) pies para "_. Desmonte la SEGADORA (Ver "PARA DES- pararse auna velocidad m&s a_ta en el cambio MONTAR LA SEGADORA" en este capitulo m&s alto en una superfic_e awelada de hor-...
Page 56 REGULACION DE LA PALANCA DE VELOCF IMPRESION / INCLtNAC[ON DE LAS RUEDAS DADES NEUTRO CAMBIO MEC,'_NICO DELANTERAS DIFERENCIAL Y TRACOION ANTERIOR La _mpres_6n e mcimac_6n de las ruedas delan- EI cambio mec&nlco con diferenc_a{ y tracc_6n an= teras de su nuevo tractor vienen asi de f&brica tenor t_ene que estar en pos_c_6n neutro cuando...
Page 57 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA PARA REMOVER EL CON JUNTO DEL CAPO Y DEL ENREJADO _ADVERTENCtA: No haga cortecirculto con los Levante el cap6. terminales de la bater[a a! permitir que una Ilave Desabroche el conector def aiambre de las de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto luces delanteras.
Page 58 Inmed_atamente prepare su [ractor para el gasoha aCldioa puede da_ar el ststema de aJmacenamFento al final de la _emporada o sl el combustible de un motor durance el pertodo a/macenamlento. tractor no se va a usar per 30 dias o mb.s _I, ADVERTENCIA.
Page 59 DENTIFICACI()N DE PROBLEMAS: Pea|a secci6n apropiada en el manual a rnenos que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears• PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6 Sin combustible. No arranea Llene el estanque de combustible. Vea "PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MO- Motor s_n la "ESTRANGULACION" TOR"...
Page 60 IDENTIFICACI6N PROBLEMAS: la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos est6 didgido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Perdida Agua en el combustible Vaolarelestanqued_combustlt31eye_carbu- fuerza rador, vuelvaa Ilenarel estanque con ga_o- (sigue) hna euevay cemble elfihro de combustible. A_ambrado de la bulfa sueito Conecte...
Page 61 IDENTIFICAC{ON DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. CORREGCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Los luz "ENCtEND,_' tON} el interrupter. El interrupter est& 'APAGADO"(OFF). (ces) Bomb[]la(s) o tampara(s) quemada(s). Cambie la bombitla{s) o lampara{s).
Page 63 GUiA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACIC)N SEGURA ADVERTENCtA: Para evttar _ai_os graves, hags lunmonar su tractor arrlba I Jl /J_ y abaJo de las pendientes, nunca transversalmente eon reapeeto a las :| n pendlentes. No cortar pendlentes mayores de IS grades. Hags los viraies grsdealmente pars ev=tar volearse o ta p_rdfda de contro!
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