Craftsman 917.270613 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

CRRFT$I4nH"

15.5 HP

ELECTRIC STAR_

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSA_LE

LAWN TR. f TX3R

Model No.

917.270613

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Une

5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Safety Rules...........................................2

Productspec _..O.n_s............................5

Assembly..................:.............................8

Operation............................................. 11

MaintenanceSchedule.........................17

Maintenance.........................................17

ServiceandAdjustments......................21

Storage.................................................27

Troubleshooting....................................28

RepairParts.........................................32

PartsOrdering.......................BeckCover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo(2) yearsfrom thedateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentismain-

tained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsintheowner'smanual,

Searswillrepairor-rsplsce,free ofcharge,anypartsfound tobedefectivein materialor

worla'nanship.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:.

•Expendableitemswhichbecomeworndudngnormaluse,suchas blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts,etc.

•Tiro replacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,or glass.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageoracci-

dent orthefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedin

theowner'smanual.

•Ridingequipmentusedfor commsrciaior rentalpurposes.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTYON BATTERY

Forninety(90) days fromdateofpurchase,ifany batteryincludedwiththisridingequip

mentprovesdefectivein materialorworkmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat-

terywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethebatteryat nocharge.In-homewarranty

serviceon yourCraftsmanridingequipment is availableat no chargefor 30 daysfrom

thedateofpumhese.Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter.After30 daysfromthe

dataofpurchase,warrantyservice isavailablebytakingyourCraftsmanridingequip-

menttoyournearestSears ServiceCenter.(In-homewarrantyservicewillstillbeavail-

ableafter 30 days from thedate ofpurchasebuta standardtripchargewillapply).This

warrantyappliesonlywhilethis productisinthe UnitedStates.ThisWarrantygivesyou

specificlegalrights, and youmayalsohave otherrightswhichmay varyfromstateto

state.

Sears, RoebuckandCo., D/817 WA,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read,understand,and followail instruc-

tionsinthemanuai andon the machine

beforestarting.

•Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoare

familiarwiththe instructions,tooperate

the machine.

•Clearthearea ofobjectssuchas rocks,

toys,wire, etc., whichcouldbepicked

up andthrownbytheblade.

•Be surethe areais clearofotherpeople

before.mowing"Stop machineifanyone

entersthe area.

• Nevercarrypassengers.

•Do notmowinreverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdawn and

behindbeforeand whilebacking.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirec-

tionanddo notpoint it at anyone. Do

notoperatethe mowerwithouteither

the entiregrasscatcher orthe guardin

place.

•Slowdawn beforetuming.

•Neverleavea running machine unat-

tended.Alwaystum offblades,set park-

ingbrake,stopengine,and remove

keysbeforedismounting.

•Tum otf blades when not rnowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute;

•Mowonly indeylight orgeed arlir_al

Ikjht.

•Do not operate the machine while under

. the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for treffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine intoa trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor factor related to Ioas-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or ifyou feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you wifl not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability ofthe machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid.starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires inse traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly strsight.down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do notmow near dropoffs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sod-

denly tum over if a wheel isover the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do nog__mowon wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottryto stabUizethe mach_e by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not ose grees catcher on 8tesp

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are oftefl a_ to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care In handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation reguledy.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaveS, or

other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, If necesssPJ,

before restarting.

• Never makeadjustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerefining.

• Grasscatchercomponentsam subject

towear,damage,and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectstobethrown. Frequently

checkcomponents and replacewith

reanufacturer's recommendedpads,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing there.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Mow up and down slopes (15°Max), not

across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

graSs can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose alow gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tam slowly and gradually

downhi,, if poseible.

•Besurethearea is clear ofotherpeople

beforemowing. Stopmachine ifanyone

entemthe area.

•Never carrypassangem.

•Do notmowin reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdown and

behindbeforeandwhile backing.

•Never carrychildren.They mayfall off

and beseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safe machineoperation.

• Keepchildren outofthe mowingarea

and underthewatchfulcare ofanother

respor,sib_eadutt.

•Be alertandturnmachineoffifchildren

enterthearea.

•Beforeand whenbecking, lookbehind

and downforsmallchildren.

ALook forthissymboltopointoutimpor-

tantsafetyprecautions.It meansCAU-

TIONI!! BECOMEAWAREIIIYOUR SAFE-

TY IS iNVOLVED.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Callfomia to cause cancer,

birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.

_,CAUTION: In ordertopreventacciden-

talstartingwhensetting up,transpo_ng,

adjustingor makingrepairsalwaysdiscon-

nectsparkplugwireand placewirewhere

itcannotcontaCtsparkplug.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOU_ 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL'WPE SAE30 (above32_F)

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): SAE5W-30

(below32"F)

OILCAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

3PARKPLUG: ChampionRC12YC

_AP:;030")

_/ALVE INTAKE: .003"-.057'

3LEARANCE: EXHAUST:.005"-.00"/"

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD:

VIPH): 1ST 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.2

4TM 3.3

5TM 4.4

6TM 4.9

REVERSE: 1.4

]'IRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

3HARGING 3AMPS BA'I-I'ERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS

E3ATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your pumhase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should youexpedenceanyproblemyou

cannoteasilyremedy,please contactyour

nearestSearsAuthorizedSewloe Center.

We havecompetent, welt-trainedtechni-

ciansandthepropertoolstoservice or

repairthistractor.

Pleaseread and retainthis manual.The

instructionswillenableyoutoassemble

andmaintainyourtractorproperly.Always

observethe =SAFETYRULES'.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASeara _ Agreementisavail-

able onthisproduct.Cent=rotyournearest

Searestore fordetails.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety roles.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, cadng for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Malnta-

nance" and "Storage" sections ofthis

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest*covered, bnJsh-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

(1) Large Flat Washer

Parts Bag contentsshownfull size ®

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8o16x 1 @

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

_x 1-1/4

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) LockWashers #10

(2) Weld Nuts 010 I_

(2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

(1) Knob ©

(1)Washer

17/32x 1-3/16x12 Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Seat

Partspacked separatelyin carton

Muk:her Video

Plate Cassette Steor;ng

Wheel

Manual

Steering

Boot

Parts Bag contentsnotshown fullsize

Parts Bag

Shaft

12)Keys

Siope Sheet

Steering

Wheel

Insert

Steodng Wheel

, , Adapter

Yournowtractorhasbeenassembledatg_efactorywithexceptionofthosepadsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

allparts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

" Asocketwrenchsetwillmakeassembly

easier.Standardwrenchsizesyouneed

are listedbelow.

(1) 9/16"wrench (1) Utilityknife

(2) 1/2"wrench (1) Pliers

(1) _re pressure gauge

(1) PhillipsScrewdriver

When rightor lefthandismentionedin

thismanual,itmeans fromyourpointof

view,whenyou arein theoperatingposi-

tion(seatedbehindthesteeringwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose pads and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATrACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFTAND

BOOT

•Slideextensionshaftontolowersteer-

ingshaft.Alignmountingholesin exten-

sionand lowershaftsand install5/16

hexboltand IncknuL_ghten securely.

IMPORTANT:Tightenboltand nutsecure-

lyto 18-22ft. Ibs.torque.

•Placetabsofsteeringbootovertab

slotsin dashandpushdowntosecure.

INSTALLSTEERING WHEEL

•Positionfront wheelsofthe tractorso

they arepointingstraight forward.

•Slidesteeringwheel adapterontosteer-

ingshaftextension.

•Positionsteeringwheel socrossbars

arehorizontal(leftto dght)andslide

ir_e bootand ontoadapter.

•Assemble large flatwasher, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex belt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor isto roll off skid.

Insert

'_ F'_ 3/8 Hal Bolt

_3/8 I.._asher

Stee_teedng

Wheel _t

Extension _JF Adapter

Shaft "'"---,...,.,_ i_ Hex

5/16 Lonlm_o__ /

LowerSteedng......_/ _, "%'_--.

•• _ J i

t_. , t

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation soctlon for location and

function of controls)

•Press liftlever plunger and raise attach-

ment liftlover to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Liftseat pan toraisedpos_dionandopen

battelyboxdoor.

• It thisbatteryisput into se_ice after

monthandyear indicatedonlabel(label

iocated between termi_ls) chargebat-

teryforminimumofonehourat 6-10

amps.(See "BA'I-rERY=in MAINTE-

NANCE sectionofthismanual for

charginginstructions).

Seat Pan Label

Battery

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan,

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder boll -Rghten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•slide seat un_l a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

,position.

•R_,_e seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely. - Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Belt

INSTALL MULCHER PI.ATE

•instafltwolatch boolw tomusher plata

using screw,washer,lockwasher,and

weld nutas shown.

NOTE: pre-aasembleweld nutto latch

hookbyinsertingweldnutfromthetop

withhookpointingdown.

•Tightenhardwaresecurely.

•Raiseandholddeflectorshieldinup-

rightpos'_on.

•Placefrontofmuicherplateoverfrontof

mowerdeckopeni_Jandslideinto

place,as shown.

•Hookfrontlatchintoholeonfrontof

mowerdeck.

•Hookrear latch intoholeon backof

mowerdeck.

,_CAUTION: De notremovedischarge

guardfrom mower.Raiseand holdguard

whenattachingmuicherplate andallow it

toreston platewhilein operation.

Weld Nut From Hoot( Points

The Top _o'_

Lock [_J

Weld Washer _ "_

Nut'x_ Screw _X_ tch

D\\ \weld.ut

Washer

M_cher '_ Screw

Plate

Deflector __

Shield

Adjustment Knob

Washer

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DIS-

CHARGING

Simplyremovemulcherplateandstorein

asafe place.Yourmowerisnowreadyfor

dischargingor installationofoptional

grasscatcheraccessory.

NOTE: It is notnecessarytochange

blades.The mulcherbladesaredesigned

for dischargingand baggingalso.

_HECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tireson yourtractorwere overinflated

atthefactory forshippingpurposes.

Correcttire pressureisimportantfor best

cu_ingperformance.

•Reducetirepressureto PSI shownin

=PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"on

page 5 ofthismanual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

Forbestcuttingresults,mowerhousing

shouldbe propedyleveled.See "TO

LEVELMOWER HOUSING"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER PosmoN OF

ALL BELTS

See thefiguresthatareshownforreplac-

ingmotionand mowerbladeddvebelts in

the ServiceandAdjustmentssectoinof

thismanual.Verifythatthe beltsare mut-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryoulearnhowto operateyourtrac-

tor,checktosee thatthe brakeispropedy

adjusted.See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in

the Serviceand Adjustmentssectionof

this manual.

/ CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

/All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

/No remaining loose pads in carton.

,/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

•/" All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower desk is propedy leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best

cutting results. ('Rres must be propedy

inflated for leveling).

4" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are muted propedy around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check widng. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNINGHOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAYEXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWINGIMPORTANTITEMS:

/Engineoilisat properlevel.

,/ Fueltankisfilled withfresh, clean,

regularunleadedgasoline.

,/ Becomefamiliarwithall controls- their

locationand function. Operatethem

beforeyoustarttheengine.

4" Besurebrakesystemisin safe

operatingcondition.

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