Craftsman 917.271832 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

21.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271832

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon _Sat

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

visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 3

Product Specifications .......................... 6

Assembly .............................................. 8

Operation ............................................ 12

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 19

Maintenance ....................................... 19

Service and Adjustments.................... 23

Storage ............................................... 29

Troubleshooting .................................. 30

Repair Parts ........................................ 34

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

For two (2) years from the date of pumhase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is

maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's

manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in

material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning

your Craftsman dding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home

warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only

while this productis in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,

electricaland mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is "used for

commemial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATI'ERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery includedwith this riding

equipment proves defective in matedal or workmanship and our testing determines

the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. War-

rant'/service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman dding equipment

to your nearest Sears Service Center, In-home warranty service is available but a trip

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

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-

HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, 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 iscapable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould resultin

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand,and follow all

instructions inthe manual and on the

machine beforestarting.

• Only allow responsibleadults,who are

familiar withthe instructions,to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects suchas rocks,

toys,wire, etc., whichcould be picked

up and thrownby the blade.

•Be sure the area isclear of otherpeople

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengerS.

•Do notmow in reverse unlessabsolutely

necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

directionand do not point itat anyone.

Do not operate the mower withouteither

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

placa.

• Slow down before turning.

•Never leave arunning machine

unattended. Arways turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, end remove

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 under

the influence ofalcohol or drugs.

•Watch for trafficwhen operatingnear or

crossing roadways,

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine intoa traileror truck.

•Data indicatesthat operators, age 60

years and above, are involvedin a large

percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operatorsshould

evaluate their abilityto operate the riding

mower safelyenough to protect them-

selvesand others from serious injury.

•Keep machinefree of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hotexhaust / engine parts and bum. Do

not allowthe mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajorfactor related to loss-of-

controland tipoveraccidents,whichcan re-

sult in severe inury or death. AJlstopes

requ re extra caution. If you cannot back up

the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes,not across.

•Remove obstaclessuch as rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Uneven

terrain couldovertum the machine. Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose alow gear so

that you wirrnot have to stop or shift

whire on the slope.

Follow the manufacturer'srecommenda-

tions 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 startingor stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straightdown the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly 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 not try to stabilizethe machine by

puttingyourfoot on the ground.

• Do notuse grass catcher on steep

slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted 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 carP/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

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV, SERVICE

•Usa extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use onlyan approved container,

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine 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 a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machinefree 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 repairswith

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• 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 children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as recks, tree

limbs,etc.

•Watch forholes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturnthe

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

"Usa 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.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• DO not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION.q BECOMEALERTfl! YOUR

SAFETY ISINVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_b CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_, CAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate onlyat the lowest

possiblespeed when on a slope. Too

heavy of aload. while on a slope, is

dangerous. "firescan lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

_ILWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F

(API+SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

IGAP:.030") OR JtgLM

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): 1sT 1.2

2"o 1,5

3m° 2.4

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.3

REVERSE: 1,5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS

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

MIN, CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1 R

3LADE BOLT 27-35 F'£ LBS,

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and

pedormance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retainthis manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY

RULES".Repair AGREEMENT

A Repair 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 usingyour tractor.

•Follow the instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sectionsof this

owner's manual.

_I, 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+covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). Ifa 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 similarlaws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A Spark

arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service center

(See REPAIR PARTS section of this

manual).

Steering Wheel

_,,_ ___..__n_o. _ '_,°;x_,'t

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1)HexBe,t_5/16-18x1-I/4 (1)Locknut 5/16-18_ (1)Lockwasher 3/8 M

IIIlilllll _, SteeringJl

IIIIIIIIll Steering Wheel _^ E._nsion II

, , Adapter _Sle_tg _)nan IO j

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Keys

€(2) Keys

For Future Use

Slope Sheet

Video Casseffe

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith exception ofthose 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,

(1) 9/16" wrench (2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife (1) Pliers

(1) "13repressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your pointof

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts cartons from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of carton, and lay

panels fiat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFOREREMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

A'FI'ACHSTEERINGWHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

SOOT

1. 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: "nghtenbelt and nut

securelyto 18-22 ft. Ibs.torque.

2. Place tabs of staedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Positionsteering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and gritt.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skidthat may puncturetires

where tractor is to rolloff skid.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATrERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: Itthis battery isput intoservice

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

batteryfor minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (Sea =BATrERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

..,, ,Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment

knob.

1, Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor,

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

SeatPan_ o,d°r

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press liftlever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward oft skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

A.WARNING: Before starting read

understand and fo ow a nstructons n

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.

t. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to tst gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowlydrive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4, Hook rear latch intohole on back of

mower deck.

_II,CAUTION: Do notremove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to reston plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

asafe 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 designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Deflector

Shield "_ Mulcher

Latch

Hooks

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is importantfor best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults, mower housing

should be properlyleveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments sectionof this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figuresthat are shown for

reptacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual. Vedfy that 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.

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