Craftsman 917.273101 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's anuai

22.0

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDE TRACTO

Model No.

917.273101

Safety

Assembly

oOperation

oMaintenance

oRepair Parts

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 _ 5 pro, Mon - Sat

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

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

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

Safety Rules ................................................2

Product Specifications.............................5

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

Operation................................................t 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENTPARTS

Fortwo (2)years from the date of purchase,ifthis CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis

maintained,lubricated and tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner's

manual,Sears wilt repair or replace,free of charge, any partsfound to be defective in

materialor workmanship.Warrantyserviceis availablefree of chargeby taking your

Craftsman ridingequipment to your nearest Sears ServiceCenter. In-homewarranty

service is available but a trip chargewill apply.Thiswarranty appliesonly while this

productis in the United States.

This Warrantydoes not cover:

• Expendableitems which becomeworn during normal use, such as blades,spark

plugs, air cleaners,belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting

objects that 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

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment 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° Warrant,/

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 VVA, 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

o Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting

o 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 before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area_

o Never carry passengers.

o 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

o 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.

o 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 injuries° These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury. 3

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.

o 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,

o 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°

o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope° If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

oDo 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 ino

°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.

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.

o Keep childrenout of the mowing area o Never run a machine inside a closed

and underthe watchfulcare of another

responsible adulL o

Bealert andturn machineoff if

children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind o

and downfor small children°

Nevercarrychildren.They mayfall off o

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation_

Never allow childrento operatethe

machine, o

Use extra care when approaching

blind corners,shrubs, trees, or other

objectsthat mayobscurevision. °

Use extracare in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container..

- Never removegas cap or add fuel

with the engine running.Allow

engineto cool before refueling Do

not smoke.

Never refuelthe machine indoors.

Neverstore the machine or fuel

container inside wherethere is an

openflame,such as a water heaten

area.

Keep nutsand bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts,tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

Nevertamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

Keepmachinefree of grass,leaves,or

other debrisbuild-upoClean oil or fuel

spillage.Allow machine to cool before

storing.

Stopand inspectthe equipmentif you

strikean objecL Repair, if necessary,

before restarting,

Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

Grasscatcher components are subject

to wear, damage,and deterioration,

whichcould exposemoving parts or

allow objectsto be thrown. Frequently

check components and replacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedparts,

when necessary_

Mowerblades are sharp and can cut.

Wrapthe blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing

them.

Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

- Be surethe area is clearof other

people beforemowing. Stop machine

if anyone entersthe are&

-Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

o 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 adulL

° 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

o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

o 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.

oIf machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

oDo nottum on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible°

,_Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions, It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!H YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

_CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs al-

ways 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 trac-

tor.

A_i_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommendedby 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 the ground and cause you to

lose control of your tractor,,

_WARNING: The encline exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OILTYPE

(API-SF/SG!SH):

&5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 10W30

(ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4o2PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

(GAP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND FORWARD: 5,8

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.t

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSt

CHARGING 15AMPS @3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MINoCCA: 280

CASE StZE: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 depend-

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Centerr We have competent, well-trained

technicians 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 "SAFE'P( RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Sears Repair Agreement is available

on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

o 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 law&

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 Steering Wheel Insert

Steering Sleeve

Extension

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Seat

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer @

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

(1) Knob

Mower

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

Gauge Wheels

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(_(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

I (2) Wheels 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 TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

ASSEMBLY CARTON

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

(1) I/2" wrench (1) Utili_ 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).

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.

o Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

o Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

o Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft°

o Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward_

o 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.

o 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.

-------Steering

Wheel Insert

_ HecXkB°wl:sher

Steering -.____

Sleeve --_--

Extension I

Steenng Shaft --.. f-- _ --.----.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

o Lift hood to raised position,,

o 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 amp& (See "BATTERY"

in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions),

>" '" Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

o Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor_

°Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing° Remove the

cardboard packing and discard,

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely°

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

o 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.

o Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Shoulder

Bolt

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

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 ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

o Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position_

o Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

o 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 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 is

clear of other people and objects°

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

o Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

°Place 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 lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position,

° Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position,

o Release parking brake.

o 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_

oInstall one front link in top hole 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 RH, 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.Ho front

mower bracket. Retain with single

loop retainer spring as shown.

° Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops°

o 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.

o Raise deck to highest position.

o Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using long shoulder bolts,3/8 wash-

ers, and 3/8-t6 center Iocknuts.

Tighten securely.

,, Adjust gauge wheels before operating

moweras shownin the Operation

sectionof this manual.

Front Suspention

Brackets

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop

Retainer Sprin(

Shoulder

Bolt

! L,H Gauge

Wheel

Double Loop Retainer

Spring(Inward

pointing deck pins) Suspension

Arm

Front

Links

Clutch

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliers for

Retainer Springs

Anti-Sway

Bar

Loop Down

Idler

Pulley

Guard

_ingel Loop

Retainer

Springs

Mower

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.

o Reduce tire pressure to PS! 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 correctfy_

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

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