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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRII°
LAW TRACTO
26.0 HP,*54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28991
• EspaSol, p. 37
03070
This 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.
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 .......................................... 21 Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................ 3 Service and Adjustments ....................... 26 Product Specifications ............................. 6 Storage .................................................. 31 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......................... 7 Troubleshooting ..................................... 32 Sears Service .......................... Bac
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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 materialtoward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material adjusting or making repairs, always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wire where may ricochet back toward the
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li. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with safe control and tip-over accidents, which can machine operation. Children who have result in severe injury or death. Operation been given rides inthe past may suddenly on all slopes requires extra caution. If you appear in the mowing area for another cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy ride and be run over
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• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and of the fuel tank or container opening at inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, all times until fueling is complete. Do not before restarting. use a nozzle lock-open device. • Never make any adjustments or repairs • Iffuelis spilled on clothing, change cloth- with the engine running. ing immediately. • Checkgrasscatchercomponents andthe • Never overfill fueltank. Replace gas cap discharge chute frequently an
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Gasoline Capacity 3 Gallons Congratulations on making a smart purchase. and Type: Unleaded Regular Your new Craftsman® product is designed Oil Type SAE 10W30(above 32°F) and manufactured for years of dependable (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30(below 32°F) operation. But like all products, it may require Oil Capacity: w/Filter: 64 oz repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Spark Plug: C
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Mower Front Wheel (1) Wheel (_ (1) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) 1-1/40.D. Washer (1) Front Link (_ (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/40.D. Washers ¢_ (1) Anti-Swar Bar (2) Small Retainer Springs - 5/16 (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 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 hardwa
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TO ADJUST SEAT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Grasp adjustment handle (A) and pull up, A socket wrench set will make assembly slide seat to desired position and release easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. adjustment handle. (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge (1) 3/4" wrench Pliers (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet (1) 9/16" wrench Flashlight When right or left hand is mentioned in this NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the manual, it means when you are in
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3. TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND _,CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. POSITION MOWER Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly • Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it and engage in lowest position. Lift lever is located on left side of fender. will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield (Q) to the right. Front iEngine ( ,) 2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT OF MOWER "--'J Back Deflector Shield 1il Q. 4. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR • Bring belt
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• Pivot the integrated washer end of anti- sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower. Insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert integrated washer end of bar into rear mower bracket (D). • Secure with small washer and small retainer spring as shown. A. MowerSideSuspension Arms Q. Deflector Shield 5. INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) _ Towards Towards Transaxle Mower Deck 90° End Integrated W
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9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) • Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). C. Rear Lift Link(s) D. Right Side Rear Mower Bracket 'U. Hole 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) M,Engine Clutch Pulley • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing • From front of tractor, insert rod end of in all mower pulley grooves and under front link (E) through front hole in tractor mandrel covers.
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE _'CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- Before you operate your new tractor, we rect tire pressure is important for best wish to assure that you receive the best cutting performance. performance and satisfaction from this • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on Quality Product. tires. Please review the following checklist: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS _" All assembly instructions have been completed. For best cutting results,
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH Q e I) til (e) ,¢, ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ®$ t- o ;|; t a LIGHTS ON CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL @@®@@ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED A
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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 to (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights raise and lower the mower or other attach- on and off. ments mounted
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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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) posi- TO SET PARKING BRAKE tion, before stopping, may cause engine Your tractor i
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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the The direction and speed of movement is ground to the blade tip with the engine not run- controlled by the forward and reverse drive ning. These heights are approximate and may pedals. vary depending upon soil conditions, height 1. Start tractor and release parking of grass and types of grass being mowed. brake. • The average lawn should be cut to ap- 2. Slowly depress forward (K) or
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES = TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Disengage attachment clutch control. _L, WARNING: Do not drive up or down CAUTION: Do not operate the mower hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not without either the entire grass catcher, on drive across any slope. Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual. mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield • Choose the slowest speed before starting (S) in place. up or down hills. • Avoid stopping orchanging speed on hills. • If stoppin
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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- Service reminder shows the total number tures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean of hours the engine has run and flashes to winter grade gasoline to help ensure good indicate that the engine or mower needs ser- cold weather starting. vicing. When service is required, the service CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called reminder will flash for two hours. To service gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can engine and mower, see the M
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PURGE TRANSMISSION WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°F/10°C and above) _I_I,CAUTION: Never engage or disengage 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke freewheel lever while the engine is running. control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run To ensure proper operation and performance, roughly, pull the choke control out slightly it is recommended that the transmission be for a few seconds and then continue to purged before operating tractor for the first push the contr
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MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. • Drive sothat clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cu
