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Owner's Manual
CRIIFTSMIIH°
GARDEN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276210
This product has a low emission engine which operates
you
I_ differently from previously built engines. Before start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual,
IMPORTANT:
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
Read and follow all Safety
1-800-659-5917
Rules and Instructions before
Sears Craftsman Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat
SE
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Maintenance ........................................ 18 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 22 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Storage ................................................ 29 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Troubleshooting ................................... 30 Operation ............................................. 12 R
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Never direct discharged material _IWARNING: In order to prevent ac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidental starting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction. porting, adjusting or making repairs, Material may ricochet back toward the always disconnect spark plug wire and operator. S
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II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopesarea majorfactor relatedto lossof be seriously injured or interfere with controlandtip-over accidents,which can safe machine operation. Children who resultinsevereinjury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requiresextracaution. If suddenly appear in the mowing area you cannotback upthe slopeor if youfeel for another ride and be run over or uneasyon it, do n
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• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel the truck or trailerand refuel it on the spillage and remove any fuel-soaked ground.Ifthis is not possible,then debris. Allow machine to cool before refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable storing. container,ratherthanfrom a gasoline • If you strike a foreign object, stop and dispensernozzle. inspect the machine. Repair, if neces- • Keepthe nozzle in contactwiththe rim sary, before rest
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In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Unleaded Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) muffler is available through your nearest (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS (below 32°F) section of this manual). Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints REPA
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Steering Wheel Steering Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Sleeve Insert Adapter Gauge Wheels //q (4) Adjusting _1 , Bar JJ_J (1) Washer @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (double loop) (1) Knob Mower (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (2)Flanged Pins (2) Retainer Springs (double loop) 4, Whees( 'O (4) Clevis Pins (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (4) Shoulder Bolt (2) Keys 7
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 _..b_ Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly Lock N ut easier. Standard wrench sizes you need _ __1-I- Steering Wheel are listed below. _,_-''_ La rg e Flat (1)
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INSTALL SEAT NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Adjust seat before tightening adjustment instruction below to remove the tractor knob. from the skid. 1. Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See packing and set aside for assembly of Operation section for location and seat to tractor. function of controls) 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise the cardboard pac
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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO 2. Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in MOWER DECK all mower pulley grooves. The gauge wheels are designed to keep 3. Slide mower under tractor until it is the mower deck in proper position when centered under tractor. DO NOT con- operating mower. nect any pins. When properly centered 1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into the front mower brackets should be bracket channel, Be sure that gauge aligned so when the front suspension wheel
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Belt Tension Rod g Bracket Disengaged Position Electric Clutch Pulley Front Plate Assembly Double Loop Gauge Retainer Springs Wheel ..P Front Mower Bracket Flanged Pin- Position Notch Vertically Rear Mower Pins Deflector Shield CHECKTIRE PRESSURE ,/All assembly instructions have been The tires on your tractor were overinflated completed. at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. rect tire pressure is important for best ,/Battery is properly prepared and cut
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H I'.,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) t oi OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HA
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KN OW YOU R TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ignition Switch "ON" Position Ammeter Attachment Clutch Switch Throttle Control Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Attachment Lift Lever Light Switch Choke Control _gBrake Height Range Shift Lever Adjustment Knob Gear Shift Lever 02825 LSW_ Our trac
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR in any position other than "STOP" will TO SET PARKING BRAKE cause the battery to discharge and go Your tractor is eq
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TO OPERATE MOWER 1. Lower mower and adjust mower to de- sired cutting height(See "TO ADJUST Your tractor is equipped with an operator MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this presence sensing switch. Any attempt section of manual). by the operator to leave the seat with the 2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin engine running and the attachment clutch which secure each gauge wheel bar. engaged will shut off the engine. You must 3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise remain fully and centrally positioned
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USING THE REVERSE OPERATION TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- SYSTEM - MENTS 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way Tow only the attachments that are recom- down and hold. mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use 2. With engine running, turn ignition key common sense when towing. Too heavy counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. tion. Tires can lose traction with the ground and 3. Look down and behind before backing.
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TO START ENGINE NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 When starting the engine for the first time feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will the carburetor fuel mixture may need to take extra cranking time to move fuel from be adjusted for best engine performance. the tank to the engine. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the 1. Sit on seat in operating position, Service and Adjustments section of this depress clutch/brake pedal and set manual. parking
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MAINTENANCE SC.EOU'E FILL IN BATES AS ¥O0 COMPLETE REGULAR SEBV,CE / 74 TSERV'OE OATES Check Brake Operation _4 Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems _' R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ Ks A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3 0 Check Battery Level C Lubrication Chart _ R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling I_ Check V-Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level I_ if Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1,2 E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2 a Clean Air Filter
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ROS "ON" Position TRACTOR Engine "ON" Position (Normal Operating) AIways observe safetyruleswhen per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and • When the engine is running with the Adjustments section of this manual). ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position TIRES and the attachment clutc
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V-BELTS • Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the Check V-belts for deterioration and wear bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If after 100 hours of operation and replace blade is balanced, it should remain in a if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. horizontal position. If either end of the Replace belts if they begin to slip from blade moves downward, sharpen the wear. heavy end until the blade is balanced. ENGINE Center Holej / LUBRICATION Only use
