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Owner's ManuaB
®
15o5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATn¢)
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917,271021
Safety
o Assernbny
Operation
o Maintenance
o Repair Parts
CAU=RON:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equip-
ment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1=800=659-5917
Sears Craftsm,an Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, M0n - Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
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- Page 1 Owner's ManuaB ® 15o5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATn¢) LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917,271021 Safety o Assernbny Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAU=RON: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1=800=659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsm,an Help Line before operating this equip-...
- Page 2 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center+ After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center: (In-home warranty...
- Page 3 o Turnoff bladeswhen not mowing o Do nottry to stabilize the machine o Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass putting your foot on the ground. catcheror uncloggingchute. o Do not use grass catcher on steep o Mowonlyin daylightor good artificial slopes. lighL CHILDREN o Do not operatethe machinewhile under Tragic accidents can occur if the operator the influenceof alcoholor drugs...
- Page 4 beforerestarting. manufacturer's recommended parts, - Nevermakeadjustments or repairs with when necessary. o Mower blades are sharp and can cut. the engine i'unningo o Grass catcher components are subject Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, to wear, damage, and deterioration, use extra caution when servicing them.
- Page 5 TORQUE: order by the operator tn the state of California the above is CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase required by law (Section 4442 of the of a Craftsman Tractor It has been California Public Resources Code)_ Other designed, engineered and manufactured states may have similar laws.
- Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZ_= ..;, ..'. . (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1) Lecknut (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer ©...
- Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SRZE (2) Screws (2) Lock #10 x 5/8 Washers #10 (2) Washers (2) Weld #!0 Nuts 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge "_ Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size g&...
- Page 8 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all,parts:and;hardware.you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the c0rre_t tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
- Page 9 o Removecardboardpackingfrom seat panandlift seat panto raisedposition. o Openbatterybox doorand removepro- tectiveplastic. Seat Pan _/___.-_'_f o Remove terminalprotectivecaps and Shoulder 'k\-_"_\, discard.. ,, If this batteryis put into serviceafter Bolt - _'_'_\,_ monthand yearindicatedon label (label locatedbetweenterminals)chargebat- tery forminimumof onehourat 6-10 Knob FlatWasher amps...
- Page 10 CHECKFORPROPERPOSITIONOF ,_CAUTION: Do not remove discharge ALL BELTS guard from mower:. Raise and hold guard Seethe figuresthatare shownfor replac- when attaching mulcher plate and allow it ing motionandmowerbladedrivebeltsin to rest on plate while in operation. the ServiceandAdjustments sec!oinof TO CONVERT TO BAGGING this manual Verifythatthe beltsare rout- DISCHARGING...
- Page 11 Thesesymbolsmayappearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product, Learnandunderstand their meaning, ¢ SLOW REVERSE FORWARD FAST BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHT MOWER LIFT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED FUEL CHOKE LOCKED N L o5; A'FFACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL...
- Page 12 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 controlsand-adjustment& Save this manual for future reference_ Light Switch Position Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter...
- Page 13 hd:0peratien of any tractorcan resultin foreignobjectsthrowninto the eyes,which can resultin severeeye damage. A lwayswearsafetyglasses or eye shieldswhileoperatingyourtractoror performingany adjustments or repairs.We recommend a wide visionsafetymaskoverthe spectacles,or standardsafetyglasses. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR slow position and allowing engine to idle Your tractor is equipped with an operator...
- Page 14 o The averagelawnshouldbecut to ° Move motion control lever to neutral (N) approximately 2-1/2 inchesduringthe position. coolseasonandto over 3 inchesduring IMPORTANT: The motion control lever hot months.Forhealthierand better does not return to neutral (N) position Iooldnglawns,mowoften andafter when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. moderategrowth.
- Page 15 ° Place motion cQntrol Jever in neutral o Check engine oil with tractor on level position. ground o Move attachment clutch to "DISEN- o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw GAGED" position.. o Move throttle control to choke position. cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level If necessary,...
- Page 16 See"TOADJUSTCARBURETOR" i n the feet return the motion control lever to ServiceandAdjustments sectionof this the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro- manual. cedure with the motion control lever three (3) times. _RGE TRANSMISS,ON " CAUTJ0N. Never en{_age or disen' o Your tractor is new purged and ready for normal operation,.
- Page 17 MULCHqNG MOWING TgPS Max 1/3 IMP'ORTAhT: Fo_ I_est_performance, keep built-up mower housing {ree of grass trash Clean after each use. o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed...
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPGNSaBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ ._,_" AS YOU COMPLETE FiLL iN DATES J__ERV___,_ REGULAR,SERVICE ATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems AR Check for Loose Fasteners ... Sharpe_Replece Mower Blades Q_,#'. dcat'On C_art Check Battery Level Clean...
- Page 19 TO SHARPEN ;BLADE TRACTOR NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper- blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is forminganymaintenance_ balanced. BRAKE OPERATION Care should be taken to keep the blade If tractorrequiresmorethansix (6) feet balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause stoppingdistanceat highspeedin highest excessive...
- Page 20 o Rinsethe batterywith plainwaterand Check the crankcase oil level before start- dry. ing the engine and after each eight (8) o Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip- with wirebrushuntilbright. stick securely each time you check the oil o Coattermnalswith greaseor petroleum level, jelly.
- Page 21 ENGINE OIL F_LTER CLEANAIR ,CREEN Replace the engine oil filter every season Air screen must be kept free of dirt and or every other oil change if the tractor is chaff to prevent engine damage from over- used more than 100 hours in one year. heating_ Clean with a wire brush or com- o Drain oil from engine crankcase (See...
- Page 22 CLEANING ° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc_ of all foreign matter:. o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. o Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. o Placenewfuel filter in positionin fuel We do not recommend using a garden linewith arrowpointingtowardscarbu- hose to clean your tractor...
- Page 23 • If links,are,_npt equal in length, adjust TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING one link tosame length as other link. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked o To lower front of mower housing, loosen on level ground or driveway. Make sure nut "G"...
- Page 24 o MaKe sure Delt IS rn all pulley grooves I:I_-.LI IN_5 IALLAI IUN - and inside all belt guides. o Install new belt in reverse order of o Install mower in reverse order of removal removal irrstructions. Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Mandrel Pulley...
- Page 25 TO ADJUSTk'_OTION CONTROL LEVER washers to allow wheel removal (rear The motioncontrolleverhas beenpreset wheel contains a square key - Do not at the factoryand adjustment s houldnot lose). be necessary_ ,, Repair tire and reassemble. if for any reasonthe motioncontrollever o On rear wheels only: align grooves will not hold its position...
- Page 26 TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE Hood ORDER- ° RemoveBLACKcable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery° Remove RED cable last from both bat- Headlight Wire teries. Connector Positive Terminal Negative Terminal ENGHNE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense,...
- Page 27 ture.Turningthe adjustingneedlesout turn idle fqe! adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) increasesthe supplyof (co'dntercl6ckwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test fuel to the enginegivinga richerfuel/air and continue to adjust, if necessary, mixture. until engine accelerates smoothly, RMPORTANT: Damageto the needlesand High speed stop is factory adjusted. the seats not adjust - damage may result.
- Page 28 Irnmediately prepareyourtractorfor stor- methanol) can attract moisture which leads ageatthe endof the seasonor if the trac- to separation and formation of acids during torwill not be usedfor 30 daysor more. storage, Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. ,_kCAUTJON: Never store the tractor with o Drain the fuel tank.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTnNG CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE o Fill fuel tank. ° Out of fuel. Will net start o See "TO START ENGINE" ° Engine not"CHOKED" Operation section. properly. o Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded attempting to start. o Replace spark plug.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but ,, Weak or dead battery. o Recharge or replace battery. will not start o Corroded battery termi- Clean battery terminals_ nals. o Loose or damaged wiring. Check all wiring o Faulty solenoid or starter.
- Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven . Worn, bent or loose blade. ° Replace blade Tighten blade bolto • Level mower deck,. o Mower deck not level. o Clean underside of mower o Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower, housing.
- Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE I Loss of drive o Freewheel control in "dis- o Place freewheel control in "engaged" position_ , engaged' I position _ • Motion drive belt worn, o Replace motion drive belt. damaged or broken, • Air trapped in transmis- = Purge transmission, sion during shipment...