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Owner's Manual
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.27581
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
op er at ing this equipment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man
02494
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: Electric Start
Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line op er at ing this equipment. 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/crafts man... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
fi rst 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be avail- able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. -
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. • Never direct discharged material WARNING: In order to prevent ac- toward anyone. - Page 4 SAFETY RULES 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.
- Page 5 SAFETY RULES • 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 with a portable debris.
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Page 6: Product Specifi Cations
Forward: AGREEMENTS (MPH): Congratulations on making a smart pur- 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 Reverse: can save you money and aggravation. -
Page 7: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys... -
Page 8: Assembly/Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. - Page 9 6. Lower seat into operating position and NOTE: You may now roll or drive your sit in seat. tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position instruction below to remove the tractor is reached which allows you to press from the skid.
- Page 10 ✓ CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate and enjoy your new fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. trac tor, we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is important for best the best per for mance and sat is fac tion cutting performance.
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST REVERSE HIGH SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED... - 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 controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Position Attachment Ignition Switch...
- Page 13 The op er a tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs.
- Page 14 • For best cutting performance, grass over Attachment Lift 6 inches in height should be mowed Lever High Position twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high; Attachment Clutch Lever the second to de sired height. “Engaged” Position Position TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are prop er ly ad just ed “Disengaged”...
- Page 15 TO OPERATE ON HILLS • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the WARNING: Do not drive up or down oil viscosity chart in the Main te nance hills with slopes great er than 15° and do sec tion of this man u al).
- Page 16 5. Insert key into ignition and turn key MOWING TIPS clockwise to start position and release • Mower should be properly leveled for key as soon as engine starts. Do best mowing performance. See “TO not run starter continuously for more LEVEL MOWER HOUSING”...
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Page 17: 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 18 CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- • When the engine is running with the ig- form ing any main te nance. nition switch in the engine "ON" position BRAKE OPERATION and the at tach ment clutch is engaged, If tractor requires more than fi...
- Page 19 • The blade can be sharpened with a fi le V-BELTS or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Check V-belts for deterioration and wear to sharpen while on the mower. after 100 hours of operation and replace • To check blade balance, you will need a if necessary.
- Page 20 3. Un lock drain valve by pushing inward Handle slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clock wise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.
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Page 21: Service And Adjustments
CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your • Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. tractor unless the engine and transmis- of all foreign matter. sion are covered to keep water out. •... - Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • When distance “D” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” Adjust the mower while tractor is parked against trunnion on both front links. on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly infl...
- Page 23 Mandrel With Parking Brake “Engaged” Idler Pulleys Pulley 1-1/2" Nut “A” Jam Nut Mandrel Pulley Operating TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an ad just able brake system which is mounted on the TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT right side of the transaxle.
- Page 24 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Engine Pulley 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and Center washers to allow wheel removal (rear Span Clutching Idler wheels have a square key - Do not Keeper lose). 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rear wheels only: align Stationary Idler grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.
- Page 25 TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ORDER - 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 1. BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and backside of the grill. then from the fully charged battery. 3.
- Page 26 ENGINE IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve and the seat in carburetor may result Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the if screw is turned in too tight. emission con trol de vic es and sys tems, which are be ing done at the cus tom ers expense, PRELIMINARY SETTING - may be performed by any non-road engine...
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Page 27: 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 28: 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” properly. - Page 29 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 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce fast. speed. 2. Throttle in “CHOKE” position. 2. Adjust throttle control. 3.
- Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See ap pro pri ate section in manual un less di rect ed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Replace mower drive belt. belt.
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Page 32: Repair Parts
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