Craftsman 917.272953 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

ICRAFTSMAN'I

20 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272953

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-

glne, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment,

For answers toyoUrquestions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sear• Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pro,Man-Sat

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

VisitourCraftsmanwebsita:www.sears.condcraftsman

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

Parts Ordedng ..................... 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, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in 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 taking your

Craftsman riding 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.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,such as blades, spark

plugs,air cleaners,beltsand oilfilters.

•Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,or glass.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse, includingbut not limitedto, damage

caused bytowingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the ddingequipment,impacting

objectsthatbendthe frame or crankshaft,or overspeedingthe engine.

•Repairs necessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut notlimitedto,

electricaland mechanicaldamage causedby improperstorage,failure to use the

propergradeand amountofengineoil,failure to keepthedeckclear offlammable

debris,or the failure to maintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscon-

tainedin the owner'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedby fuel determinedto be contami-

nated or oxidized(stale). In general,fuel shouldbe usedwithinthirty(30) daysof its

pumhasedate.

•Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman dding equipment to your

nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a tdp 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 t-800-4-MY-HOME

This Warrantygivesyou specificlegaldghts,and you may alsohaveotherrightswhich

mayvaryfrom statetostate.

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet and

throwinq objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

senous injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand,and followall

instructionsin themanualand on the

machinebeforestarting.

,Only allowresponsibleadults,who are

familiar withthe instructions,tooperate

the machine.

•Clear thearea of objectssuchas

rocks,toys,wire,etc., whichcouldbe

pickedup and thrownbytheblade.

• Besurethe area isclear ofother

peoplebeforemowing. Stopmachine

ifanyoneentersthe area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mowin reverseunlessabso-

lutelynecessary. Alwayslookdown

and behind beforeand whilebacking.

• Be aware ofthe mowerdischarge

directionand do notpointitat anyone.

Do not operatethe mowerwithout

eitherthe entiregrasscatcheror the

guard in place.

•Slow downbeforeturning.

• Never leave a runningmachine

unattended. Alwaysturnoffblades,set

parkingbrake,stop engine,and

remove keysbefore dismounting.

•Turn offbladeswhen not mowing.

• Stopengine beforeremovinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute.

•Mow onlyin daylightor goodartificial

light.

•Do not operatethe machinewhile

undertheinfluenceof alcoholor drugs.

• Watch for trafficwhenoperatingnearor

crossingroadways.

•Use extracare when loadingor

unloadingthe machineintoa traileror

truck.

•Data indicatesthatoperators,age 60

yearsand above,are involvedina

largepercentageOfddingmower-

relatedinjuries. These operators

shouldevaluatetheirabilityto operate

the ridingmowersafelyenoughto

protectthemselvesand othersfrom

seriousinjury.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesam a majorfactor relatedtoloss-of-

controland tipover accidents,which can

resultin severeinjuryor death. Allslopes

requireextracaution.Ifyoucannotbackup

thestopeor ifyoufeel uneasyon it,do not

mowit.

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 overturn the

machine. Ta/I 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.

•Use extra cam with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes s/ow

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

downithe slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless neceS-

sary, and then, tum slowly and gradu-

ally 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 cliffor ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use 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 Ofthe mowing area

and under the watchful care of'.another

responsible adutt.

• Be alert and rum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They maY fair 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

•Use extra care in handling gasotine

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

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 operatlori reguiar_J.

•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 coutd 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 chitdren

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 tall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

end under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tum 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 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

tiros 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!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

,_ 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.

_, CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_. CAUTION: Towonlytheattachments

thatare recommendedby and comply

withspecificationsof the manufacturerof

yourtractor.Use commonsensewhen

towing. Operateonlyatthe towest

possiblespeed whenon a slope. Too

heavyofa load, whileon a slope,is

dangerous.Tirescan losetractionwith

the groundand causeyouto !ose control

ofyourtractor.

_WARNING: Engineexhaust,someof

itsconstituents,and certainvehicle

componentscontainor emitchemicals

knowntothe State OfCaliforniatocause

cancer and birthdefectsor otherrepro*

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Batteryposts,terminals

and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and

lead compounds,chemicalsknowntothe

State ofCaliforniato causecancerand

birthdefectsor otherreproductive harm.

Wash handsafter handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OtLTYPE SAE 10W30

_,PI-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND SPEED LO: HI:

(MPH): 0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

REVERSE: 0.9 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15AMPS @3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. 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

performance.

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 retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A RepairAgreementis availableon this

product. ContactyournearestSeam

storefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observethe safetyrules.

•Followa regularschedulein maintain-

ing,cadngforand usingyourtractor.

•Followthe instructionsunder"Mainte-

nance"and "Storage" sectionsofthis

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: Thistractoris equipped

with an internalcombustionengineand

shouldnotbe used on or near any

unimprovedforest-covered, brush-

coveredor grass-ooveradlandunlessthe

engine'sexhaustsystem isequippedwith

a spark arrestermeetingapplicable local

orstatelaws(ifany). Ifa sparkarresteris

used,itshouldbe maintainedin effective

workingorderbythe operator.

In thestate ofCalitomiatheabove is

requiredby law(Section4442 ofthe

CalifomiaPublicResourcesCode).

Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws,

Federallawsapplyon federal lands. A

sparkarresterfor the muffleris available

throughyournearestSearsservice

center(See REPAIRPARTSsectionof

this manual).

Steering

Wheel Insed

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Seat

SteeringSleeve

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

(!) Shou!der

Bolt 5/16-18

Mower

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

Gauge Wheels

(2) Shoulder Bolts

Q(2) Centarlock Nuts

Wheels

(2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

Video Cassette

Keys

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

Yournewtractorhasbeen assembledat the factory withexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledfor shippingpuqooses.Toensuresafe and properoperationof your

tractorall partsand hardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely. Usethe

correcttoolsas necessaryto insurepropertightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(I) 9/16" wrench (I) Pliers

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

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When dght 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 REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

I. Remove all accessibleloosepartsand

partscartons fromcarton.

2. Cut,fromtoptobottom,alonglineson

allfourcomersofcarton,and lay

panelsflat.

3. Remove mowerand packingmated-

als.

4. Checkfor any additionalloosepartsor

cartonsand remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hexbolt,lockwasherand

largeflatwasherfrom steedngshaft.

2, Positionfront wheelsofthetractorso

they are pointingstraightforward,

3. Slidethe steedngsleeveoverthe

steedngshaft.

4. Positionsteedngwheel so crossbars

are horizontal(leftto dght)and slide

ontosteedngwheel adapter.

5. Securesteedngwheel to steedng

shaftwithhexbolt, lockwasherand

largefiat washerpreviouslyremoved.

Tightensecurely.

6, Snapsteedngwheel insertintocenter

of steedngwheel.

7. Removeprotectivematerialsfrom

tractorhoodand gdll.

IMPORTANT:Checkfor and removeany

staplesin skidthatmay puncturetires

wheretractoristo rolloffskid.

_/Steering

_Wheel Insert

_-Hex Bolt

&,------Lock Washer

Large Flat

_SSteering Wheel

/,_,dapt er

Steerin

Sleeve

\ \

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: Ifthis battery isput 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 "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat

washer secudng 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 and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

4. Assembl e adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

5. Lower seat into operating position

and sit on seat.

6. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached whrch allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

7. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

8. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

'i Seat F_

,Flat Washer _//

r_.SeatPan d_(-"'--"-_'-_l ((I

Shou,derBolt ___

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 ROLLTRACTOR OFFSKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1, Pressliftlever plungerand raise

attachmentliftleverto itshighest

position.

2. Release parkingbrake by depressing

clutch/brakepedal.

3. Placegearshiftlever in neutral(N)

position.

4. Rolltractorforwardoffskid.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_.WARNING: Before starting read

undemtand and follow all instruct ons in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be

sure the area in front oftractor 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 and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After angine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive 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 MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment liftcontrol. Engage parking

brake.

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 sheild to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routingin all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into elactric clutch pulley groove.

3. Install one front link in top hole of the

R.H. front mower bracket and R.H.

front suspension bracket. Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

4. Install second front link in L.H. front

suspension bracket only and retain

with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

5. Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

6. Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

7. Place the L.H. suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If neces-

sary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pin with the hole in

suspension arm. Retain with double

loop retainer spring with loops down

as shown.

8. Slide left side of mower back and

install the unattached front link in top

hole ofthe L.H. front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer

spring as shown.

9. Place the R.H. suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If neces-

sary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pin with the hole in

suspension arm. Retain with double

loop retainer spring with loops down

as shown.

10.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

11.Turn height adjustment knob clock-

wise to remove slack from mower

suspension.

12. Raise mower to highest position.

13.Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the

Operation section of this manual).

10;

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