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Operator's Manual
(RRFTSMRN°
LAW TRACTOR
24.0 HP,* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28927
, EspaSoI, p. 35
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This product has a low emission engine which operates I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. I
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.
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Maintenance ........................................ 17 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 22 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 29 Assembty/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Troubleshooting ................................... 30 Sears Service ........................ Back Cover Operation
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_,DANGER: 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. _WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always discon- against a wall or obstruction. Material nect spark plug wire and place wire where may ricochet back toward the
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II.SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes areamajor factor related tolossof be seriously injured or interfere with safe control andtip-over accidents, which can machine operation. Children who have result insevere injury ordeath. Operation been given rides inthe past may suddenly onallslopes requires extra caution. If you appear in the mowing area for another cannot back up the slope or ifyou feel uneasy ride and be run over or backed
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Keep thenozzle incontact withtherim Ifyoustrike aforeign object, stopand ofthefueltankorcontainer opening at inspectthe machine. Repair, ifnecessary, alltimes until fueling iscomplete. Donot before restarting. useanozzle lock-open device. Never make anyadjustments orrepairs Iffuel isspilled onclothing, change cloth- withtheengine running. ingimmediately. Check grass catcher components and the Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap discharge chute frequently andreplace andtighten securely. wit
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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 3 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 (below 32°F Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 56 oz. manual). W/O Filter: 48 oz. REPAI
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Keys Slope Sheet (2) Kegs Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposes. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned in 1. Sit in seat. this manual, it means, from your point of 2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide view, when you are in the operating posi- seat until a comfortable position is tion (seated behind the steering wheel). reached which allows you to press TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM clutch/brake pedal a
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CHECK TIREPRESSURE ,/CHECKLIST Thetiresonyour tractor wereovednftated Before youoperate yournewtractor, we atthefactory forshipping purposes. Cor- wishtoassure thatyoureceive thebest recttirepressure isimportant forbest performance andsatisfaction fromthis cutting performance. Quality Product. * Reduce tirepressure toPSIshown on Please review thefollowing checklist: tires. J Allassembly instructions have been completed. CHECK DECKLEVELNESS J"Noremaining loose parts incarton. Forbestcutting resul
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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 L IXl REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW iGNITION SWITCH 45 (@) ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM(ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL ®@®@@ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the head- to raise and lower the mower or other at- lights on and off. tachments mounte
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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. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Move throttle control (D) between half TO SET PARKING BRAKE and full speed (fast) position. Your tractor is equipped with an operator NOTE: Failur
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• The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2" during the cool sea- son and to over 3" during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rela- tively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in TO USE CR
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS _IbCAUTION: Donotoperate themower Ai_,WARNING: Do not drive up or down without either theentire grass catcher, hills with slopes greater than 15° and do onmowers soequipped, orthedeflector not drive across any slope. Use the slope shield (S)inplace. guide provided at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to brake positi
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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called Service reminder shows the total number gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- of hours the engine has run and flashes to tion and formation of acids during storage. indicate that the engine or mower needs Acidic gas can damage the fuel system servicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the f
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COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° Fand ,_I, CAUTION: At any time, during step below) 4, there may be movement of the drive 6. When engine starts, leave throttle wheels. control inchoke position untilengine 4. Depress forward drive pedal to full warms upandbegins torunroughly. forward position and hold for five (5) Once rough running begins, immedi- seconds and release pedal. Depress ately move thethrottle control tothe reverse drive pedal to full reverse posi- fastposition. Engine warm-up may tion and
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f ]1 If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- sible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass wilt plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough speed to give the
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BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS m Check Brake Operation v' v" Check Tire Pressure v" T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems v' a Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart v' v" 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery andTerminals v" v' Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts v' Check Enqine Oil Level Chanqe Engine Oil (wi
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TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position Always observe safety rules when per- and the attachment clutch engaged, forming anymaintenance. any attempt by the operator to drive in BRAKE OPERATION reverse should NOT shut off the engine. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to BLADE CARE stop at highest speed in highest gear on a For best results mower blades must be sharp. level, dry concrete or paved surface, then Replace worn, bent or damaged b
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3. Clean terminals andbattery cable ends Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- withwirebrush untilbright. eration or at least once a year if the tractor 4. Coat terminals withgrease orpetro- is not used for 50 hours in one year. leum jelly. Check the crankcase oil level before 5. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING starting the engine and after each eight BATTERY" intheSERVICE ANDAD- (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ JUSTMENTS section ofthismanual). dipstick securely each time you
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AIR FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Your engine will not run properly using a remove the blower housing and other dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins after every 25 hours of operation or every and external surfaces as necessary. Make season. Service paper cartridge every sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. 100 hours of operation or every season, NOTE: Operating the engine with a which
