Craftsman 917.272233 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN°[

20 HP

ELECTRIC START

48" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272233

•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 ...................... 18

Maintenance ....................................... 18

Service and Adjustments.................... 22

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

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

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

Pads Ordering ..................... Back Cover

LIMITEDTWOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

maintained, lubricated 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

matedal or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by retuming your

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

service is available but atrip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this

productis in the United States.

This Warranty does notcover:.

•Expendable items which become worn dudng 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 dding equipment, impacting

objectsthat bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

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

electrical and 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

debds, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon-

tained 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

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

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTY ON BATrERY

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

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

battery will not hold acharge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty

service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman ddingequipment to

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

charge will apply.This warranty applies onlywhile this productis in the United States.

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

WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-8004-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other nghtswhich

may varyfrom state tostate.

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

IMPORTANT: This curling mach ne s capabe of amputating hands and feet and

throwingobjects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could result in

serious injuryor death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructionsin the manual and on the

machine before starting.

•Onl_ allow responsible adults, who are

famdiar with the instructions,to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

rocks,toys, wire, etc. which could be

picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be Surethe area isclear of other

i_ople before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

utely necessary, h3ways look down

and behind before and while back ng.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

directionand do not pointit at anyone.

DO not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

_•Slow down before turning.

Never leave e running machine

unattended. /dways turn off blades, set

parking brake stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

Turn off btades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificia|

light.

•Do not operate the machine while

under the inftuance ol alcohol or dru_s.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related inufies. These olj)erators

should evaluate the r abihty to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect t.hemselves and others from

senous injury.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust /engine parts and burn.

Do not allow the mower deck to plow

leaves or other debris which can cause

build-upto occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

I|. SLOPE OPERATION

S opes are a majorfactor related to loss-of-

control and tipever accidents, wh ch can

result in severe in ury or death. At| stopes

require extra caution. Ifyou 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 obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for ho|es, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

•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.

•Usa 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 aslope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes untsss neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if e wheel is over

the edge of acliff or ditch, or ifan edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try tostabitize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

IlL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is notalert 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 olt if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never cerry 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 bSnd

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

end vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine 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

equipment 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

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 notmow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carrychildren. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchfulcare ol another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, lookbehind

and down for smal_children.

•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 a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stoppingon aslope. 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-

sap/, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_Look for this symbol to point out

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTION!II BECOME ALERT!I! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ACABTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs, always

disconnect spark plug wire and place

wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

ACAUTION: Do notcoast down a hill in

neutral,you may lose control of the

tractor.

ACAUTION: 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

possible speed when on aslope. Too

heavy of aload, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

A,WARNING: Engine exhaust some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer

and birthdefects or other reproductive

harm.

AWARNING: Battery posts terminals and

reated accessories conta n ead and ead

compounds, chemicals known to the State

of Califomia to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductiveharm. Wash

hands after handUng.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

SASOLINE 3,5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE10w30 (above32=F)

IAPI-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30 Ibelow 32_F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

SAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED 1st 1.2

(MPH): 2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5,3

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSi

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 45-55 F"ELBS.

I'ORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of anew tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Seem or other qualified

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

instructionswilt 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 using your tractor.

•Follow the instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance_and "Storage" sections of 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

aspark 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 lends. A

spark arrester forthe muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service

center. (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

SteeringWheel

SteedrN Steeiing Sleeve

_her

17/32x 1-3/16x 12

(1) Knob_Gauge

(4) Shoulder Bolt

(4) Retainer Sodnas

(doubl6 Io6"p)

Mower

(5) Retainer Springs

(double loop) - _(1)Front Plate

_(2)Flanged

--_ Pins

(2) Retainer Springs (single loop)

i(4) AdjustingBar _ L _

' _ 3/_4x)3_she_SGa (4_ Pins

O_ (4) Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16

(2) Locknuts 5/16-18

-- _ _ _Nose Relier

I/lllll]lnlbllllLIIIIbllLI1....

=r (2) Hex Bolts rD-lU X1 _ Brackets (2)Washers

17/32x 7/8x 16 Ga.

Key Slope Sheet '

Video

Cassette ForFuture Use

Your newtractor has been assembled at the factorywith 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.

(1) 9/16" Wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/

(1) 1/2" wrench ddve ratchet

(1) Utility knife (1) Pliers

(1) Tire pressure 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 REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from shipping carton.

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

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

3. Remove mower and package materi-

als.

4. Check for any additional loose parts

or boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR

FROM SKID

A'I-rACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove look nut and large flat washer

fromsteering shaft.

2. Positionfront wheels ofthe tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are hodzontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adaptor.

5. Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with lock nut and large flat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

6. Snap steering wheel insert intocenter

of steering wheel.

7. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

_SteeringWheel

IIn ert

I/ /I Nut

SteeringWheel

SteeringWh_l_

Adaptor_

Shaff--__ ,L ,,

Sleeve ... -

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BA'I'rERY

1. Lift hoodto raised position.

NOTE: Ifthis battery is putintoservice

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BA'I-FERY"inMAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for

charging instructions).

_:'_;"i.-" "-_^:"

/o.. 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 totractor.

2. Pivotseat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Placeseatonseatpansoheadof

shoulder bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pen.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivotseat end pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do nottighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sitin seat.

7. Slide seat until acomfortable 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-__

_. /_ Shoulder

Bo_t

Rat Washe.,__"

NOTE: You may now rollor drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropdate

instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press liftlever plunger end raise

attachment lift leverto its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_I,WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in ewell-ventilated area. Be

sure the area in front of tractor is clear of

other people and objects.

1. 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 end 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" pos_on and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal end

slowly ddve 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.

ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper positionwhen

operating mower. Be sure they are

propedy adjusted to ensure optimum

mower performance.

1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into

bracket channel, Be sure that gauge

wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and

3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten

securely.

2. For ease of mower to tractor assem-

bly, raise gauge wheels to highest

position and retain with clevis pins

and spring retainers.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before

operating mower. See "1"OADJUST

GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation

section of this manual.

TOATTACHNOSEROLLER

1. Positionbrackets,17/32x7/8x16

gaugewashers,andnoseroller

betweendeckmountingbracketsas

shown.Besuretopositionbrackets

oncorrectside,as shown.

2. Install hex bolts and look nuts as

shown. Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi-

tioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

TabHole _Nose Roller

Lock , .

(i'_ ._'_ Nut B Bracket

•Was,ar

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be suretractorisonleve_surfaceand mower

su_ arms are _withattachment

liftcontrol.Engageparkingbrake.

1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-

sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to fight side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt forproper

routingin all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped,turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment

liftcontrol.

5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-

gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

7. Place the suspension arms on

outward pointingdeck pins. Retain

with double loop retainer spring with

loops up as shown.

8. Installfront plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

9. Positionfront plate assembly between

front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and

insert flanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer springs between

the plate assembly and mower

brackets.

Belt Tension Rod Lock Bracket

Chassis

Gauge

Wheel

Double

Sprin Anti-Sway Ba

USEPUERSFOR Suspension Arms

RETAINER SPRINGS Doub e Loop

j_ Retainer Spdng

//_F. \(Outward pointing

,_ jLoop Up deck pins)

Electric Front

Clutch Suspention

Pulley Brackets Front Plate

Front

Mower

Bracket _

Single

Loop

Retainer

Spdngs

Deflector Sheild

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