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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
16.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
AutomaticTransmission
Model No.
917.2720601
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.
CAUTION:
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat
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Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Warranty ............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 23 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 AssemblyPre-Operation ....................... 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Repair Parts ........................................ 34 Operation ..........
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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. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely Look for this symbol to point out necessary. Always look down and important safety precautions. It means behind before and while backing. CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR • Be aware of the mower discharge SAFETY IS INVOLVED. directionand do not point it at anyone. CAUTION:
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DO: • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven machine. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall • Use extra care when approaching blind grass can hide obstacles. comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that may obscure vision
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• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine if • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn the • Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift lutely necessary. Always look down while on the slope. and beh
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REPAIR AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A Repair Agreement is available on this Gasoline 1.25 Gallons product. Contact your nearest Sears Capacity Unleaded store for details. andType: Regular CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OilType SAE30 (Above32°F) • Read and observe the safety rules. API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30 • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- (Below32°F) ing, caring for and using your tractor. OilCapacity: 3.5 Pints • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this Spa
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Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4 Steering (1) Locknut 1/4-28 Extension (1) Locknut 1/2-20 Shaft Steering _ J_ Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly _ _._ /11/2 Hex Nut easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. _
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NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. INSTALL SEAT 2. Release parking brake by depressing Adjust seat before tightening adjustment clutch/brake pedal. knob. 3. Place freewheel control in "transmis- 1. Remove adjust
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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in properfy adjusted. See "1"OADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual. of mower deck opening and slide into V' CHECKLIST place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of Before you operate your new tractor, we mower deck. wis
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERS[:: NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND
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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. LightSwitch Ignition Switch Position Attachment Clutch Lever Lift Ammeter J Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch]Brake Height Pedal Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Parking Brake Lever Control Motion Control Lever Our tr
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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 I_ he operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will TO SET PARKING BRAKE cause the battery to discharge and go Your tractor is e
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted 41_CAUTI,ON: Do not drive up or down when they are slightly off the ground hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do when mower is at the desired cutting not drive across any slope. Use the slope height in operating position. Gauge guide at the back of this manual. wheels then keep the deck in proper • Choose the slowest speed before position to help prevent scalping in most starting up or down hills. terrain conditio
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TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATTACH- To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage MENTS of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, Towonlythe attachments that are start the engine and let it run until the fuel recommended by and comply with lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh specifications of the manufacturer of your fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tractor. Use common sense when towing. tions for additional information. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is N
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARMUP NOTE: Dudng this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is Beforedrivingthe unitin cold weather, being removed from hydraulic drive the transmissionshouldbewarmedup as system. follows: 5. Move motion control lever to neutral 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. (N) position. Shutoff engine and set 2. Place the motion control lever in parking brake. neutral. Release the parking brake 6. Engage transmission by placing and let the clutch/brake sl
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of • The special mulching blade will recut this manual. the grass clippings many times and • The left hand side of mower should be reduce them in size so that as they fall used for trimming. onto the lawn they will disperse int
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FILL IN DATES DATES BIll I B Check Brake Opera,on _V' Check _re pressure Check Operator presence and T Interlock Systems I_ R Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_s If T Lubrication Chart 0 SharpervReplace Chec_ Battery Level Mower Blades _3 R C_an Batteryand Terminals I_ Check Transaxle Cooling Ik_ ch=,_v-Bait, iV' Check Engine Oil Level If Change Engine Og (with oil filter) I,/,_ E Change Engine O" (without oil filter) i1_,,_ I1_ N Clean Air Fdter _I_: G Clean Air Screen NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arms
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown. stopping distance at high speed in 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. highest gear, then brake must be ad- torque). justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 h
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ENGINE • Keep battery boltstight. * Keep small vent holes open. LUBRICATION • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. Only use high quality detergent oil rated NOTE: The originalequipment battery on with API service classification SF-SJ. yourtractor is maintenance free. Do not Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade attempt to open or remove caps or covers. according to your expected operating Adding or checking level of electrolyte is temperature. not necessary. SAE\ TO CLEAN BA-I-rERY AND TERMINALS
