Craftsman 917.272962 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

JCRRFTSMIIN"I

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272962

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

•Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

Foranswerstoyourquestions

aboutthisproduct,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Seers Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon -Sat

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

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

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

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

ProductSpecifications..........................6

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

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

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

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

Serviceand Adjustments....................23

Storage...............................................31

Troubleshooting.................................32

Repair Parts........................................36

PartsOrdedng..................... BackCover

LIMITEDTWO YEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMAN RIDINGEQUIPMENT PAF_I'S

Fortwo(2) yearsfrom the dateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis

maintained,lubricatedand tunedup accordingto the instructionsin the owner's

manual,Sears willrepairor replace,free ofcharge, anypartsfound to bedefectivein

matedalorworkmanship.Warrantyserviceisavailablefree ofchargebytakingyour

CraftsmanridingequipmenttoyournearestSearsServiceCenter. In-homewarranty

serviceis availablebut a tdp charge willapply.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis

productisinthe UnitedStates.

ThisWarrantydoesnot cover:.

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse, suchas blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts and oilfilters.

•Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,or glass.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse, includingbut not limitedto, damage

causedby towingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityofthe ddingequipment,impacting

objectsthat bendthe frame or crankshaft,or overspeedingthe engine.

•Repairsnecessarybecause ofoperatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto,

electricaland mechanicaldamage causedby improperstorage,failure to usethe

propergradeand amountofengineoil,failure to keepthe deckclearof flammable

debds,orthe failure tomaintainthe equipmentaccordingtothe instructionscon-

tainedin theowner'smanual.

•Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscaused byfuel determinedto be contami-

natedor oxidized(stale). In general,fuel shouldbe used withinthirty(30) daysof its

purchasedate.

•Ridingequipmentused for commercialor rentalpurposes.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTYON BATTERY

For ninety(90) daysfrom dateofpumhase,ifany batteryincludedwiththisdding

equipmentprovesdefectivein matadalor workmanshipand ourtestingdetermines the

batterywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethebatteryat no charge.Warranty

serviceisavailablefree of chargebytakingyourCraftsmanddingequipmenttoyour

nearestSearsServiceCenter. In-homewarrantyservice isavailablebuta tdp charge

willapply.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis productisin the UnitedStates.

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

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

ThisWarrantygivesyou specificlegaldghts, and you may alsohaveotherdghts which

mayvaryfrom statetostate.

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachneiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instruCtionscould result in

sedous injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar 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 sure the area is clear of other

peopla before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do notmow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware ofthe mower discharge

direction and do not point _tat anyone,

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard inplace.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave arunning machine

unattended. Always tum off blades, set

parking brake stop engine, and

remove keys before dismount ng.

•Tum 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 of alcohol or drugs.

•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 dding mower-

related in odes. These operators

should evaluate the r ability to operate

the dding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

Iio SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a ma'lor factor related to lass-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes

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 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 nOthave 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 not turn on slopes unless neceso

sery and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if poss b e.

•Do not mow near drop-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 stabilize 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 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 tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fail 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 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

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 amachineinsidea closed

area.

•Keep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbotts,tightand keep

equipmentin good condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

Check their properoperationregularly.

•Keep machinefree ofgrass,leaves,or

otherdebrisbuild*up.Cleanoilor fuel

spillage.Allowmachineto coolbefore

stodng.

•Stop and inspecttheequipmentifyou

stdkean object. Repair,if necessary,

beforerestarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs

withthe engine running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsare subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectstobe thrown. Frequently

checkcomponentsand replacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedparts,

when necessary.

•Mowerbladesare sharpand cancut.

Wrap theblade(s)or weargloves,and

usaextracautionwhenservicingthem.

•Check brake operationfrequently.

Adjustand serviceas required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other * Be alert and tom machine off if children

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even withthe 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.

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 slowspeed.Choose a lowgear so

thatyouwillnothavetostopor shift

whileon theslope.

•Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope. If

tireslose traction,disengagethe

bladesand proceedslowlystraight

downthe slope.

•If machinestopswhilegoinguphill,

disengageblades,shiftintoreverse

and back downslowly.

•Do nottum onslopesunlessneces-

sary, andthen,turnslowlyand gradu-

ally downhill,if possible.

_]lL,Lookfor thissymbolto pointout

importantsafetyprecautions.It means

CAUTIONtt! BECOMEALERTTt!YOUR

SAFETYIS INVOLVED.

_b CAUTION: In orderto prevent

accidentalstartingwhensettingup,

transporting,adjusting or makingrepairs,

alwaysdisconnectspark plugwire and

placewire where itcannotcontactspark

plug.

_, CALITION: Do notcoastdowna hill

in neutral,you may losecontrolofthe

tractor.

_CAUTION: Towonlytheattachments

thatare recommendedbyand comply

withspecificationsofthe manufacturerof

yourtractor.Usecommonsensewhen

towing.Operateonlyat thelowest

possiblespeed when on a slope. Too

heavyofa load,whileona slope,is

dangerous.Tires canlosetractionwith

the groundand causeyou tolosecontrol

ofyourtractor.

_bWARNING: Engineexhaust,someof

itsconstituents,and certainvehicle

componentscontainor emitchemicals

knownto the StateofCaliforniatocause

cancerand birthdefectsor otherrepro-

ductiveharm.

_bWARNING: Batteryposts,terminals

and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and

lead compounds,chemicalsknowntothe

State ofCaliforniatocausecancerand

birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.

Wash handsafterhandling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W30

API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OILCAPACITY: w/FILTER: 4.5PINTE

W/O FILTER: 4.0PINT:

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

IGAP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING t5AMPS @ 3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS _n yourpurchase

ofa newtractor. It hasbeen designed,

engineeredand manufacturedto give

you the best possibledependabilityand

performance.

ShOuldyou experienceany pret_lemyou

cannoteasilyremedy,pleasecontacta

Searsor otherqualifiedservicecenter.

We have competent,well-trainedtechni-

clansand thepropertoolstoserviceor

repairthistractor.

Please readand retainthis manual. The

instructionswillenableyou to assemble

and maintainyourtractorproperly.

Alwaysobservethe"SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A RepairAgreementis availableon this

product. ContactyournearestSears

storefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observethesafety rules.

•Followa regularschedulein maintain-

ing, caringfor and usingyourtractor.

• Followthe instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance"and =Storage"sectionsofthis

owner's manual.

WARNING: Thistractorisequipped

with an internalcombustionengineand

shouldnotbe used on or near any

unimprovedforest-covered_brush.

coveredor grass,coveredlandunlessthe

engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith

a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocal

or statelaws(ifany). Ifa sparkarresteris

used,itshouldbe maintainedin effective

workingorderbytheoperator.

Inthe stateofCaliforniathe aboveis

requiredby law (Section4442 ofthe

Ca!ifomia PublicResourcesCode).

Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.

Federallawsapplyon federal lands. A

sparkarresterfor the mufflerisavailable

throughyournearestSears service

center(See REPAIRPARTSsectionof

this manual).

SteeringWheel 0

Steering

Wheel Insert

Seat

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Knob

IMower :

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

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

Gauge Wheels

_( (/_ (2) Washers

_j) 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Video Cassette Keys

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure ga0ge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means 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 cartons from carton.

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

all four corners of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

4. Check for any additional loose pads

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

2. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

5. Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

6. Snap steering wheel insert into center

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 isto roll off skid.

SteeringWheel

"_Hex Bolt

LockWasher

SteedngWhee,_La_ F'a'

\_-_:;'J Steering

_Wheel

i_ Adaptor

Steering

Stesnng ,'_"_1%, ',,",;'

Sleeve- ,'_t_: ";"-- 'I I,',

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lifthoodto raisedposition.

NOTE: Ifthisbatteryisputintoservice

aftermonthand year indicatedon label

(label located between terminals)charge

batteryfor minimumofone hourat 6-10

amps.(See "BA'n'ERY"inMaintenance

sectionof thismanualfor charging

instructions).

•......,; _Label

INSTALLSEAT

Adjustseatbeforetighteningadjustment

knob.

1. Removeadjustmentknobandflat

washersecuringseattocardboard

packingandsetasideforassemblyof

seattotractor.

2. Pivotseatupwardandremovefrom

thecardboardpacking.Removethe

cardboardpackinganddiscard.

3. Placeseatonseatpanandassemble

shoulderbolt.Tightenshoulderboll

securely.

4. Assembleadjustmentknobandflat

washerloosely.Donottighten.

5. Lowerseatintooperatingpositionand

sitonseat.

6. Slideseatuntilacomfortableposition

isreachedwhichallowsyoutopress

clutch/brakepedalallthewaydown.

7. Getoffseatwithoutmovingits

adjustedposition.

8. Raiseseatandtightenadjustment

knobsecurely.

Seat_

Shoulder SeatPa\ n _._, /

AdjustmentKnob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropdate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operatk)n section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press liftlever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual),

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

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 isclear 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. Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

4. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

5. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

6. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

7, Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

8. Release parking brake.

9. Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position.

11.Tum 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 an!i,sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to fight side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley gmove`=_,install

belt into electric clutchpulley 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 LH. front

suspension bracket only and retain

with single loop retainer _;pdng as

shown.

5. Tum height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops,

6. Lower mower linkage with attachment

liftcontrol.

7. Place the L.PL suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If neces-

sary, reck 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 of the 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).

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inwardpointing

deck pins)

Chassis

Bracket_

Shoulder Bolt

GaugeWheel

3/8-1_

Double Loo_

Retainer Spring

USEPLIERSFOR I

RETAINERSPRINGSS_NGSI Anti-Sway Bar

_ /_ _ Loop Down

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is importantfor best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

ofthis manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER

HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the fk:jul"esthat are shown for replec-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual. Verify 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.

Electric Front

Suspension Clutch Suspention

Arms Pulley Brackets

Front

Mower

Bracket

Loop Retainer

Springs

Pulley

"10

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