Craftsman 917.273100 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN°I

22.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No

917.2731 O0

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

_his 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.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am o5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

SafetyRules.........................................2

ProductSpecifications..........................5

Assembly..............................................7

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

MaintenanceSchedule......................19

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

ServiceandAdjustments....................23

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

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

RepairParts........................................36

PartsOrdering.....................BackCover

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENTPARTS

Fortwo(2)yearsfromthedateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis

maintained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsintheowner's

manual,Searswillrepairorreplace,freeofcharge,anypadsfoundtobedefectivein

materialorworkmanship.Warrantyserviceisavailablefreeofchargebytakingyour

CraftsmanridingequipmenttoyournearestSearsServiceCenter.In-homewarranty

serviceisavailablebutatripchargewillapply.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis

productisintheUnitedStates.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasblades,spark

plugs,aircleaners,beltsandoilfilters.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,

thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto,damage

causedbytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityoftheridingequipment,impacting

objectsthatbendtheframeorcrankshaft,oroverspeedingtheengine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,

electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failuretousethe

propergradeandamountofengineoil,failuretokeepthedeckclearofflammable

debris,orthefailuretomaintaintheequipment according to the instructions con-

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.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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 a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. 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.

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 rights, 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 is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

•Only arlow 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 before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction 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

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking 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 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 e

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require 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 obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, 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.

• 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

tLres lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

•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 nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your 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 turn 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 corners, 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

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 aclosed

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 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 chil-

dren enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),

not across. 4

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. 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.

• if machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

•Do notturn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

ALookforthis symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONN! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_,CAUTION: 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 not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

ACAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with thc

ground and cause you to lose control of

your tractor.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W30

API-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7PINTS

3PARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND FORWARD: 5.8

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE FRONT: !4 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSi

CHARGING 15AMPS @3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U 1R

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 depend-

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, welFtrained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assembre

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance 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 instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_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). If a spark

arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the opera-

tor.

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 lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Steering Wheel

Steering Sleeve

Extension

Seat

Steering Wheel Insert

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer @

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

(1) Knob

Mower

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

(3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

Gauge Wheels

(2) Shoulder

Bolts 2) Wheels

(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Q(2) Center-

lock Nuts

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. 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) Pliers

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

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right 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 REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering

wheel.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• 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,

--,.r-_ Steering

I"_ Wheel Insert

r-"exB°'t

_------Lock Washer

Steering o:_:_. Large Flat

Washer

Wheel

SteeringWheel

_Adapter

Steering

Sleeve _Tabs

Extension

Steering Shaft _ _!_ "

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 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.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat totractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and fiat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position

is re&ched 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.

Shoulder Seat

_ _ FlatWasher

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE:Youmaynowrollordriveyour

tractorofftheskid.Followtheappropriate

instructionbelowto removethetractor

fromtheskid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting read,

understand and follow all nstructions 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.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

•Prace freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Press liftlever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

• 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 lift control. Engage parking

brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-

sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

• Install one front link in top hore of the

L.H. front mower bracket and L.H. front

suspension bracket. Retain with two

single loop retainer springs as shown.

• Install second front link in R.H. front

suspension bracket only and retain

with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

• Slide right side of mower back and

install link in top hole of R.H. front

mower bracket. Retain with single

loop retainer spring as shown.

• Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control,

• Place the suspension arms on inward

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

springs with loops down as shown.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

• Turn 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 wash-

ers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts.

Tighten securely.

Chassis

Bracket

Retainer S

Shoulder ge_

Bolt LH. Gau

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation

section of this manual

Double Loop Retainer Suspension

Spring(Inward

pointing deck pins) Arm Front

Links

Front Suspention

Brackets

Ga ;

Wheel

3/8 Washer

Use Pliers for

Retainer Springs

3!8-16

Center

Locknut

Anti-Sway

Bar

"" Loop Down

Idler

Pulley

Dischan

Guard

Retainer

Springs

Bracket

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion, mower drive, and

mower blade drive belts in the Service

and Adjustments section of 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.

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