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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRWI
LAWN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272281
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
1-800-659-5917
Rules and Instructions before
Sears Craftsman Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
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Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Warranty ............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 22 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Storage ............................................... 29 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 AssemblyPre-Operation ....................... 8 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. Look for this symbol to point out • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely important safety precautions. It means necessary. Always look down and CAUTION!!I BECOMEALERTI!! YOUR behind before and while backing. • Be aware of the mower discharge SAFETY IS INVOLVED. direction and do not point it at anyone. _, CAU
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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 overtum 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 recks, 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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3RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble 4 Gallons Gasoline and maintain your tractor properly. Unleaded Capacity Always observe the =SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 30 (Above 32°F) A Repair Agreement is available on this SAE 5W-30 (API-SF-SJ): product. Contact your nearest Sears (Below 32°F) store for details. Oil Capacity: 4.0 Pints CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC • Read and obse
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Leveling For Future Use Mower ,__ _Ora, n','_ Wrench Bubble Level I Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in ADJUST SEAT this manual, it means, from your point of 1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment view, when you are in the operating knobs. position (seated behind the steering 2. Lower seat into operating position and wheel). sit in seat. 3. Slide seat until a comfortable position TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM is reached which allows you to press CARTON clutch/brake pedal al
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REPOSmON RIGHT REAR GAUGE TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See WHEEL Operetion section for location and function of controls) For shipping purposes, the right rear 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside down on the mower. Remove the attachment lift lever to its highest gauge wheel assembly and reinstall from position. the bottom as shown. To adjust gauge 2. Release parking brake by depressing wheels, see the Operation section in this brake pedal. manual. 3. Place fr
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE _CHECKUST Thetireson yourtractorwereoverinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factoryfor shippingpurposes. wish to assure that you receive the best Correcttire pressureis importantfor best performance and satisfaction from this cuttingperformance. quality product. • Reducetire pressureto PSIshownin Please review the following checklist: "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section / All assembly instructionshave been of this manual. completed. ,/No remaining loose parts
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVERTE?P 1 [i l\l 0 m FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKINGBRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED o6 o @@@@@ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNmON CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP
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KNOWYOUR 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. Light Switch Attachment Hourmeter Clutch Switch Ignition Switch Lift Lever Plunger Ammetel Attachment : Lever Throttle Drive Pedal Choke Drive Pedal Height Brake Pedal • .. " Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Control Cruise Control Lever Parking Brake
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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 TO SET PARKING BRAKE • Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to Your tractor is equipped with an operator
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TO USE CRUISE CONTROL 4. Replace retainer spdng into clevis pin. The cruise control feature can be used 5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the for forward travel only. same setting. 1. With forward ddve pedal depressed to IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge desired speed, move cruise control wheels if you change the cuffing height of the mower deck. lever forward to =SET" position and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal, then release the cruise control Retainer lever. Spring To disengage
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remove and read oil level. If neces- • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and brake pedal. sary, add oil until =FULL" mark on • Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal dipstick is reached. Do not over/ill. to slowest setting. For cold weather operation you should • Make all turns slowly. change oilfor easier starting]((See the oil viscositychart in the Mamtenance TO TRANSPORT section of this manual). When pushing or towing your tractor, be To change engine oil, see the Mainte- sure
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NOTE:Beforestarting, readthewarmand NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) coldstartingprocedures below. the carburetor fuel mixture may need to 6. Insertkeyinto ignitionand tum key be adjusted for best engine performance clockwise to start position and release (see =TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the key as soon as engine starts. Do not Service and Adjustments section of this run starter continuously for more than manual). fifteen seconds per minute. If the
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be propedy leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See rl'O 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 onto the lawn they will disperse into the used for trim
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M.,.'rO.A.C,= SC.,=OU.,= AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE DE DATES Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems V' R crux+< _" Loose Fasteners IfP I_s I_' _ SharpeNReplace Mower Blades t_ 3 T Lubrication Chart V' 0 Che<_BetmryLewi 1_4 R Claan Be_w andTermed= V _ IV/ Che¢_ Transaxla Cooling I_ Check V-Belts c,_ EnCne O,_,= V" =/ Change r=m_r_e Oa(w_o+l at+r) If,_ I,_ i/ E ;crmnge Engineo, (wimomo. m.-) If,_ GN CtesnAi++ Fdtor Ckwn Air _ InspectMufflar/Spark Arremr I/ E _m R_(. =_ _._ Replace Sp
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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 blade 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 blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft. highest gear, then brake must be ad- Lbs. torque). justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is g
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ENGINE • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. with API service classificationSF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade your tractor is maintenance free. Do not according to your expected operating attempt to open or remove caps or covers. temperature. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is 8AE_ GRAD_ not n
