Craftsman 917.27306 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

CRnFTSMnNo

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOm

Model No.

917.273060

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answersto your questions

aboutthis product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

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

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

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

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

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

plugs, belts,_stc._

CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

purchase, ifthis Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-

to the instructionsin the owner's manual,

any partsfound to be defective in material or

during normal use, such as blades, spark

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

thoms, 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 instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

•Ridingequipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and ourtesting determines the bat-

tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replacethe battery at no charge. In-home warranty

service on your Craftsman riding equipment isavailable 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 equip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will stillbe avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standardtrip charge willapply). 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 fromstate to

state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1:)/817WA, Hoftman Estates, IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION-

- Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions 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 people

beforemowing. St_opmachine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and 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 of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for trafficwhen operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ingthe machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can resultin 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 not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Followthe 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:

•Donotturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do notmow 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 ifan edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

lraction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilizethe 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

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 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

comers, 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 not

smoke.

Never refuelthe machine indoors.

Never storethe machine or fuel

container inside where there isan

open flame, such as a v_aterheater.

•Never run a machine inside'a closed

area.

•Keep nutsand bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts,tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

_Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

Keep machine free ofgrass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage.Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop andinspect 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 pads 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, ahd

use extra caution when servicingthem.

•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.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly 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 rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum 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 stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

ALoel_for this symbol to point dut impor-

tant safety precautions. It means:CAU-

TION!t! BECOME AWARE!i! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_,CAt.n3ON: In order to preyenf acciden-

tal starlingwhen setting up, t_ansporting,

adjustingor making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wi_'ewhere

itcannot contact spark plug.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product containschemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

!GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

iCAPAC TY UNLEADED

!/_ND TYPE: REGULAR

DIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

SAP: .030")

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

tIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

3HANGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS@ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman 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 Sears Authorized 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

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and mair_tainyour tractor properly. Always

observe the =SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES

•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 intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved 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). 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

Califomia 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 (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

©(1) Washer

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

(1) Knob

1_3)R_tair_erSprings

(E_oubl_Loop)

(4) Retainer Springs

(Single Loop)

Paris packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shownfullsize

Seat

Manual

7--

bV,

Video

Cassette

Steering Wheel

i I

Parts Bag

(_ (2) Washers 3/8,

x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

(2) Shoulder

Bolts @

(2) Centerlock (2) Gauge

(2) Keys Nuts Wheels

Steering

Wheel Insert Steering

Sleeve

Steering Sleeve

=L Extension

Slope Sheet _

(2) FrontLinkAseemb_lee

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

allpartsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

asnecessarytoinsurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyou begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listedbelow.

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

(1) 1/2" wrench drive ratchet

(1)Pliers (1) PhillipsScrew-

(1) Utilityknife driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand ismentioned in

this manual, itmeans, from your pointof

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and package materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and large

flat washer from steering shaft.

•Positionfront wheels of the tractor so

they are pointingstraight forward.

•Slide the steenng sleeve over the steer-

ing shaft.

•Ah'_gntabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom ofsteedng wheel.

Positionsteering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to dght) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert intocenter

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials fromtrac-

• tor hoed and grill.

Steering

Steering Wheel

Wheel Adapter

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

," _'° _t

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.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractorwere ovednflated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance,

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

ofthis manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor,check to see that the brake is propedy

adjusted. See "TOADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustmentssection of

this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control (see Know Your

Tractor in Operation section). Engage

parking brake.

•Cut and remove ties secudng anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck,

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to dght side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electdc clutch pulley groove.

•Install one front link in top hole of the

left hand front mower bracket and left

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

•Install second front link in dght hand

front suspension bracket and retain with

single loop retainer spdng as shown.

•Slide dght side of mower back and

install link in top hole of right hand front

mower bracket. Retain with single loop

retainer spdng as shown.

•Tum height adjustment knob counter°

clockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

•Place the suspension arms on outward

pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock

and raise front of mower to align deck

pins with the holes in suspension arms.

Retain with double loop retainer spdngs

with loops down as shown.

•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loop retainer spring.

•Tum height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

•Raise deck to highest position.

•Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers,

and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten se-

curely.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults, mower should be

properlyleveled. See =TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustmentssection ofthis manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER PosmoN OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Vedfy that the

belts are routed correctly.

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

LeftHand

Gauge

Wheel Bar

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointingdeck

pins) Suspension

Chassis Arms

Bracket

Front

Links Front

Suspension

Brackets

Bolt SingleLoop

Retainer Springs

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer

Use Rlera For

Retainer Springs

3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Anti-Sway

Bar Idler

Pulley

Bracket

Discharge

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