20.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic (61 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman EZ 917.270922
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Call: Read and follow all Safety Rules 1-800-659-5917 and Instructions before operat- ing this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center.
can result in severe injury or death. All IMPORTANT: This cutting machine slopes require extra caution. If you cannot capable o! amputating hands and feet back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on and throwing objects. Failure to observe it, do not mow it.
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• Never tamper with safety devices. • Before and when backing, look behind Check their proper operation regularly. and down for small children. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Never carry children. They may fall off other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and be seriously injured or interfere spillage.
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In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal...
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Steering Wheel Steering Steering Extension Sleeve Shaft (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel I _11_ (I) Hex B o. Washer Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 sher Seat 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys "-t...
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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 correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
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NOTE: You may now roll or drive you HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate CHECK BATTERY instruction below to remove the tractor • Lift hood to raised position. from the skid. • If this battery is put into service after TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See month and year indicated on label...
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off (If previously removed) skid. • Raise and hold deflector shield in • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking upright position. brake and place motion control lever •...
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CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE Engine oil is at proper level. BEST PERFORMANCE ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY regular...
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O,LPRESSORE L,ONTSON O%_.p FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ATTACHMENT REVERSE...
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURTRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Ammeter Lever Plunger Choke Contro_,x_ Throttle Lift Lever Clutch/ Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator Free Wheel Control...
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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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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• Start mower blades by engaging These heights are approximate and may attachment clutch control. vary depending upon soil conditions, • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- height of grass and types of grass being gage attachment clutch control. mowed. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower •...
• Pull freewheel control out and down GASOLINE into the slot and release so it is held in • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the disengaged position. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • Do not push or tow tractor at more 87 octane.
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• Insert key into ignitio n and turn key • The attachments can be used during clockwise to =START" position and the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for and may require the choke control be more than fifteen seconds per minute.
• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly MULCHING...
AS YOU COMPLETE Check Tire Pressure Check Opemto_ presence Im,d Intedock Systems Chec_ forLoose Fastenem Sharpect/Repgace Mower Blades I_'4 C i Lubdcation Chart Check Battery Leve_ Clean Salter-/snd Tem_ne_s Check Trar,.saxle Cooling ! I_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ll_s Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
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TRACTOR • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 R. Lbs. torque). Always observe safety rules when IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat performing any maintenance. treated. BRAKE OPERATION T__._ =.,_^, ,. Mandrel Assembly If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Blade Center p.
NOTE: The original equipment battery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TO CLEAN BATIERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt on the battery and (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in terminals can cause the battery to "leak"...
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overheating. Cleanwith a wire brushor tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. compressedair to removedirt Do not use pressudzed air to clean or stubborn dried gum fibers. dry cartridge. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOUNG AREAS Knob To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other Wing external surfaces of the engine are kept...
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CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. carburetor are covered to keep water out. Keep finished surfaces and wheels Water in engine can result in a short- free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. Both links should be on level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". tires are propedy inflated (See =PROD- •...
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE With Parking Brake "Engaged" DRIVE BELT Nut "A" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL ALIGNMENT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are at the factory and adjustment should not positioned straight forward, remove be necessary.
REPLACING BATrERY TO 8TART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY _i_ CAUTION: Do not short battery CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from the same time.
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TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and ASSEMBLY cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the • Raise hood. Customer Responsibilities section of • Unsnap headlight wire connector. this manual). • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at •...
then tum out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 tums. FINAL SETTING • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with Idle Mixture engine running and shift/motion Screw control lever in neutral (N) position. • With throttle control lever in slow position, hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed...
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture immediately prepare your tractor for which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the of acids during storage. Acidic gas can tractor will not be used for 30 days or damac:Je the fuel system of an engine •...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Fill fuel tank. Wilt not start • Out of fuel. • See =TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Clean underside of mower Loss of power • Build-up of grass, leaves (Continued) and trash under mower. housing. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Check oil level/change oil.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Place throttle control in • Engine speed too slow. Poor grass "FAST" position. discharge • Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed. • Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before mowing. •...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_270922 SCHEMATIC BATTERY AMMETER WHINE ._c_ i_ CLUTCH / BRAKE __AL(OPTIONAL) (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH IGNmON ..(NOT OCCUPIED t4J_X $ --'--m4"m'-- BIAC K i_ ..=,= (C,UTCHOm I _'#£_"T'_ • SPARK (OPTIONAL) IGNITION UNIT PLUG (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES)
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 ELECTRICAL •...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917270922 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, BtrFront 1/4-20x7-1/2 11 1501@3 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch Intedock Push-In 166182 Hamsss, Light Socket (w/4152J)
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Shaft-Throttle 498583 Cytlnder Assemt_j 693485 Kit-Idle Speed 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 807923 • Gasket-Carburetor Body 391086 ,k Seal-On 593509 • Pin-FloatHinge 493304 Sump-Engine 693508 •...
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922 BRIGGS & STRATI"ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 949_0 Screw (Cytinder Shield) 797A 693167 Nut (StarterTerminal) 497596 Motor-Starter 394860 Cap-Drive 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 497607 Cap-End 497608 Brush Set 691427 Housing-Starter 230674...
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exerclss extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not...
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