Craftsman 917.270851 Manuel utilisateur

Qwner's Manual

£RRFTSMAN°

20.5HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270851

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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 Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mon -Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II60179

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.corn/craftsm_n

Warranty _.............................................. 2

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

P_'oduct Specifications .......................... 5

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

Operation ........................................... 1-1

Maintenance Schedule ..................... 17

Maintenance .:................................... 17

Service andAdjustments .................... 21

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

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

Repair Parts ........................................ 32

Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmenfis

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's

manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, anyparts found to be detective in

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normatuse, such as blades, spark

p!ugs, air cleanerS, belts, etc.

• Tire replacement or repair caused by puncturesfrom outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained

in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes•

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BAI-f'ERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this rid!ng

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the

battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the bakery at no charge. In-home

warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will

still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but astandard trip charge will

apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This

Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may

vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

_he following safety instructions could

-esult in serious injury or death.

_ENERAL OPERATION

•;_ead, understand, and follow all in-

structions in the manuai and on the

machine before starting.

. Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to oper-

ate the machine•

C!ear the area of objects such as

rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be

picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

, De not mow in reverse unless abso-

iutety necessary• Always took down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge di-

rection and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without ei-

ther the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

,,Glow down _efore turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and re-

2 move keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while un-

der the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine intoatrailer or

truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you can-

not back up the slope or if you feel un-

easy 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. Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will 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 of the 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 lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes,

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the ma-

chine and the mowing activity.Never as-

sume 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 chil-

dren 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 ma-

chine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, 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

notsmoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as awater heat-

er.

°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 regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage.Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or al-

low objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp a_l Can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required,

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if3nyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if chil-

dren enter the area.

•Before and when backing, |ook behind

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. Taftgrass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low 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 neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_Look for this symbol to point out ira-

,portant safety precautions, ttmeans

CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY tS INYOLVED.

_IkCAUTION: In,order toprevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs al-

ways disconnect spark plugwire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State-of Califomia to cause-cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS _

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

31LCAPACITY: 3.5 PINTS

3PARK PLUG: CHAMPION

-_AP:.030") RC12YC

CALVE INTAKE: .004"-.006"

3LEARANCE: EXHAUST:.004"-.006"

3ROUND SPEEDFORWARD:

(MPH): 1ST 1.2

2ND 1.5

3RD 2.4

4TH 3.5

5TH 4.8

6TH 5.4

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 16 AMPS @3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BA'I-I'ERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE:U1R

3LADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

FORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependabil-

ity and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswillenable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. .

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A SearsMaintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-cevered 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/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(I)Knob

{1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(2) Screws #10x5/8

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

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2] Weld Nuts #10

Parts packed separately in carton I

bI--I Video

Cassette

Seat

Mulcher

pP,atei/ofo_ )

Steering

_ _J Wheel

Manual

Steering _

Boot I

Parts Bag

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

_teering

Wheel

Insert Steering Wheel

Adapter

(_l ' ' <:_ (2) Keys

(2) I,.atch I-:10ok

P_ssemDIleS

Slope Sheet

• Steering

Extension

Shaft

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. Review the video cassette before

you begin. "_"_

TOOLS •REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

. easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(t) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers

(2) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(1) Phillips screwdriver

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels fiat.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID

A'n'ACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut,

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: _ghten bolt and nut

securely to 18-22 ft, Ibs. torque.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide steering wheel adapter onto

steering shaft extension,

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steedng wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and gdU.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BA'B'ERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

• if this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATIERY'

in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

,o • ,,=.J, "_J. Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until 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.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Shoulder Seat Pan

Bo_._..

Seat

Rat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position,

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal,

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Roll tractor foward off skid.

••Remove banding holding discharge

:.guard up againsttra<_tor

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFFSKID

WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

•Placo gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE_' position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

•Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

Hook Points

Weld Nut Down

Lock

Weld Nut Latch

Hook

Latch

Nut

Washer

Mulcher

Plate '_b,'_ew

Shield

Latch Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

fiated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verifythat the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

/" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,# No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

arnps).

/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

4' All tiros are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

4' Be sure mower deck is properly

leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,( Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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