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Craftsman 917.27590 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.27590 Owner's Manual

26.0 hp, 48" mower electric start automatic transmission
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LAWN TRACTOR
26.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.27590
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 In struc tions
before operating this equip-
ment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
02153
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and In struc tions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of pur chase, if this Craftsman Riding Equip ment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below.

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a major factor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-over accidents, which can be seriously injured or interfere with result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from Check their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuel such equipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container, rather than from a gasoline...

  • Page 6: Product Spec I Fi Ca Tions

    4.0 Pints AGREEMENTS W/O Filter: 3.5 Pints Congratulations on making a smart pur- Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC chase. Your new Craftsman® product is (Gap: .030") designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, Ground Speed Forward: 0 –...

  • Page 7: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    PARTS BAG CONTENTS Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. When right or left hand is mentioned in 3. Slide seat until a comfortable position this man ual, it means, from your point of is reached which allows you to press view, when you are in the op er at ing po si-...
  • Page 8 TO DRIVE TRAC TOR OFF SKID CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (See Op er a tion section for location After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly and function of con trols) adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in WARNING: Before start ing, read, un- the Service and Adjustments section of der stand and fol low all in struc tions in the...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF REVERSE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
  • 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 the locations of var i ous controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Ignition Switch ROS "ON"...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 12 • The average lawn should be cut to ap- TO STOP MOWER BLADES - proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool disengage at tach ment clutch con trol. season and to over 3 inches during hot CAUTION: Do not operate the mower with- months.
  • Page 13 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH - MENTS WARNING: Do not drive up or down Tow only the attachments that are rec om- hills with slopes greater than 15° and do mend ed by and comply with spec i fi ca tions not drive across any slope.
  • Page 14 Never use engine or car bu re tor clean er few seconds and then continue to push prod ucts in the fuel tank or per ma nent the control in slowly. This may require dam age may occur. an engine warm-up period from several sec onds to several minutes, depending TO START ENGINE on the tem per a ture.
  • Page 15 4. Move motion control lever to full for ward position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for fi ve (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times. NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- BRAKE OPERATION tion and the at tach ment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than fi...
  • Page 18 • The blade can be sharpened with a fi le TRANSAXLE COOLING or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt The transmission fan and cooling fi ns to sharpen while on the mower. should be kept clean to assure proper •...
  • Page 19 1. Remove oil fi ll cap/dipstick. Be careful 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in not to allow dirt to enter the engine clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to when changing oil. remove excess oil. 2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE valve and install the drain tube onto the •...
  • Page 20 MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffl er and • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- of all foreign matter. ate a fi re hazard and/or damage. • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

  • Page 21: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER- VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4.
  • Page 22 9. Position front plate assembly between Suspension front mower brackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holes and insert fl anged pins. Secure pins with double loop retainer springs between the plate 01553 Lift Link assembly and mower brack ets. Adjustment NOTE: To assist in locating hole in fl...
  • Page 23 BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE 4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel EQUAL IN LENGTH cover and remove cover. 5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur- face. 6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE 10. Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely. (SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT 11. Be sure spring is hooked in sec ond ary Park the tractor on level surface. En gage idler arm and secondary spring arm. parking brake.
  • Page 25 TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able Park the tractor on level surface. En gage brake system which is mounted on the parking brake. For as sis tance, there is a right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 26 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/ TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- RE PLACE MENT TERY Should your transmission require re mov al WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- for service or replacement, it should be er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame purged after reinstallation and before op- and smoking ma te ri als away from bat- er at ing the tractor.
  • Page 27 3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 4. Install new battery with terminals in Hood same position as old battery. 5. Reinstall terminal guard. 6. First connect RED battery cable to Headlight Wire positive (+) battery terminal with hex Connector bolt and keps nut as shown.
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL PRELIMINARY SETTING - The choke control has been preset at the 1. Be sure you have a clean air fi lter, and factory and ad just ment should not be nec- the throttle control cable is adjusted essary.

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in properly.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 7. Dirty fuel fi lter. 7. Replace fuel fi lter. (continued) 8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow. 1. Place throttle control in discharge “FAST” position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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