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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN °
GARDEN TRACTOR
26.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276920 \ 276922
• Espahol, p. 35
This product has a low emission engine which operates
you
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 equ
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Maintenance ........................................ 20 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 24 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 31 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 Troubleshooting ................................... 32 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. • Never direct discharged material toward ,_WARNING: In order to prevent ac- anyone. Avoid discharging material cidental starting when setting up, trans- against a wall or obstruction. Material porting, adjusting or making repairs, may ricochet back toward the operator. always disconnect spark plug wire and Stop
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I1. 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 control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If suddenly appear in the mowing area for you cannot back up the slope or if you feel another ride and be run over or
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• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Remove gas-powered equipment from other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel the truck or trailer and refuel it on the spillage and remove any fuel-soaked ground. If this is not possible, then debris. Allow machine to cool before refuel such equipment with a portable storing. container, rather than from a gasoline • If you strike a foreign object, stop and dispenser nozzle. inspect the machine. Repair, if neces- • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim s
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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 4 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 10W30 (above 32°F muffler is available through your nearest API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS (below 32°F) manual). Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 58 oz. REPAIR PROTECTION Spar
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Mower Front Wheel (1) Wheel (1) Locknut 3/8-16 m (1) Shoulder Bolt (1) 1-1/40.D. Washer Mower _1)F(1) Front Link __¢:::_ (1) Anti-Swar Bar (1) 3/40.D. Washers (2) Small Retainer Springs - 5/16 (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (5) 1-3/16 O.D. Washers Mower Install Slope Sheet (2) Keys Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- tion (seated behind the steering wheel).
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5. Raiseattachmentlift leverto its highest position. 6. Removekeyfrom bag and startthe engine (see"TOSTARTENGINE"in the Operationsectionof this manual). Afterengine hasstarted, movethrottle / controlto idle position. 7. Releaseparkingbrake. 8. Slowlydepressforwarddrive pedaland drivetractor off skid. 9. Apply braketo stoptractor and set parkingbrake. 10.Turnignition keyto "STOP"position. NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension Continuewith the instructionsthat follow. arms (A) are pointing forward b
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12.Insertotherend of link(E)into holein frontmowerbracket(H)andsecurewith washerand retainerspring(J). 8. ATTACHREARLIFTLINKS(C)- Insert rodend of linkassemblyintoholeintrac- tor liftshaftsuspensionarm (L)and pivot linkdownto mower.Liftrearcornerof 13.Disengagebelttensionrod(K)from lock- mowerand positionslotinlinkassembly ing bracket(L). overpin onrearmowerbracket(D)and 14.Installbeltontoengineclutchpulley(M). securewithwasherand retainerspring. IMPORTANT:Checkbeltforproperrouting 9. Repeatonop
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ,/'CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- performance and satisfaction from this rect tire pressure is important for best Quality Product. cutting performance. Please review the following checklist: • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on v" All assembly instructions have been tires. completed. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS v" No remaining loose par
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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 I',,,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) 4' CLUTCH/BRAKE REVERSE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY FORWARD PEDAL m ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAF
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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. 03105 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (J) CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other at- set forward movement of tract
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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. GROUND DRIVE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • To stop ground drive, depress brake TO SET PARKING BRAKE pedal all the way down. Your tractor is equipped with an operator ENGINE - presen
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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N) Use choke control whenever you are start- The position of the attachment lift lever (A) ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a determines the cutting height. warm engine. • To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push knob in to disengage. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the forward and reverse drive pedals. 1. Start tractor and release parking brake. 2. Slowly depress forward (K) o
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the attachment engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - Only use if you are certain no children or other bystanders will enter the mowing area. 1. Depress brake pedal all the way down. 2. With engine running, turn ignition key counterclockwise to ROS "ON" posi- tion. 3. Look down and behind before and while backing. 4. Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to TO OPERATE MOWER start movement. Your tractor is equipped with an operator 5. When us
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• Do not push or tow tractorat morethan level. If necessary, add oil until "FULl" two (2) MPH. mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. • Tore-engagetransmission,reverse aboveprocedure. For cold weather operation you should NOTE: Toprotecthoodfrom damage change oil for easier starting (See the when transportingyour tractoron a truck oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance or a trailer,besure hoodis closedand section of this manual). securedto tractor. Usean appropriate To change engine oil,
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3. Allow one minute for transmission to 4. Move throttle control to fast position 5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine warm up. This can be done during the start attempt. For a warm engine start engine warm up period. • The attachments can be used during attempt the choke control may not be needed. the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and NOTE: Before starting, read the warm may require the choke control be pulled and cold starting procedures below. out slig
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7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. Disengage parking brake. 8. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet. Repeat this driving procedure three times. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation. MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tall, it should be • Tire chains cannot be used when the mowed twice to reduce load and pos- mower housing is attached to tract
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE SCHEDULE EACH B 25 so loo SEASON STORAQE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systern_ A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Enqine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Change Engine Oil (without oil filter _ Cl
