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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN°J
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275021
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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Maintenance ....................................... 20 Warranty............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 24 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 32 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 33 Operation ............................................ 13 Re
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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. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before I. GENERAL OPERATION operating or storing the machine. • Read, understand, and follow all Allow machine to cool before storage. instructions in the manuel and on the I1. SLOPE OPERATION machine before starting. • Only allow responsible adults, who are Slopes are a major fa
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-Never refuel the machine indoors. IlL CHILDREN - Never store the machine or fuel Tragic accidents can occur if the operator container inside where there is an is not alert to the presence of children. open flame, such as a water heater. Children are often attracted to the • Never run a machine inside a closed machine and the mowing activity. Never area. assume that children will remain where • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade you last saw them. attachment bolts, tight and keep • Keep child
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• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor. Use common sense when tires lose traction, disengage the towing. Operate only at the lowest blades and proceed slowly straight possible speed when on a slope. Too down the slope. heavy of a load, while on a slope, is • If machine s
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We have competent, well-trained techni- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cians and the proper tools to service or GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS repair this tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. The AND TYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. OILTYPE SAE 10W30 Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) REPAIR AGREEMENT SAE 5W-30 A Repair Agreement is available on this (BELOW 32°F) product. Contact your nearest Sears OIL CAP
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Steering Wheel J Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Mower (2)Flanged (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) _Pins j (1)Front Plate Assembly (5) Retainer Springs (double loop) Gauge Wheels (2) Clevis Pins (2) Adjusting Bars :2) Wheels (2) Locknuts 3/8-16 ___ #"f,,,-_, (2) Retainer Springs .o) (2)ShoulderBolts _,(_) (doubleloop) (2)Washers 3/8 x 314 x 14 Ga. 7
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Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube 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 hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR ASSEMBLY FROM SKID A socket wrench set will make assembly ATTACH STEERING WHEEL easier. Standard w
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INSTALL SEAT ___.-_ Wheel Insert Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. _ J_'_-Steefing _-_ Hex Bolt 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat o-----Lock Washer washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly of Steedn" _ Large Flat seat to tractor. 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from w s er the cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. 3. Place seat on seat pan so head of Steering _ , shoulder bolt is positioned over large Sleeve _::===_Ta bs slotted ho
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ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO . TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See MOWER DECK Operation section for location and function of controls) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise operating mower. Be sure they are attachment lift lever to its highest properly adjusted to ensure optimum position. mower performance. 2. Release parking brake by depressing 1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel-
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8. Position front plate assembly between INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT front mower brackets. Raise deck and Be sure tractor is on level surface and plate assembly to align holes and mower suspension arms are raised with insert flanged pins. Secure pins with attachment lift control. Engage parking double loop retainer springs between brake. the plate and mower brackets. 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- NOTE: To assist in locating hole in sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway flanged pin, the ho
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE v"CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated Before you operate and enjoy your new at the factory for shipping purposes. tractor, we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is important for best the best performance and satisfaction cutting performance. from this Quality Product. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in Please review the following checklist: "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section `/All assembly instructions have been of this manual. completed
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- KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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 Ammeter Ignition Switch Choke Switch Control Attachment Clutch Throttle Lift Plunger Motion Drive BeltTension Handle Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Lever MotionControl Height Lever Knob Free Wheel Control Our tractors conform to the saf
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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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "OFF" will Your tractor is equipped with a
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TO OPERATE MOWER Thecuttingheight range is approximately "1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip presence sensing switch. Any attempt by with the engine not running. the operator to leave the seat with the These heights are approximate and may engine running and the attachment clutch vary depending upon soil conditions, engaged will shut off the engine. height of grass and types of grass being 1. Select desired heig
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T.O TRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See =OIL When pushing or towing your tractor, be VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- sure to disengage transmission by nanca section of this manual). placing freewheel control in freewheeling • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- position. Free wheel control is located at nance section in this manual. the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest ADD GASOLINE position with attachment lift contr
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP - NOTE: Before starling, read the warm and cold sta_ng procedures below. Before driving the unit in cold weather, 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key the transmission should be warmed up as clockwise to "START" position and follows: release key as soon as engine starts. 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. Do not run starter continuously for 2. Place the motion control lever in more than fifteen seconds per minute. neutral. Release the parking brake If t
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5. Move motion control lever to neutral • When mowing large areas, start by - (N) position. Shut- off engine and set tuming to the right so that clippings will parking brake. discharge away from shrubs, fences, 6. Engage transmission by placing driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section making left hand turns until finished. If grass is extremely tall, it should be of manual). • mowed twice to r
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FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _i'_ ,_ G'_-_'_._# _ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I1 # R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _T T Lubdcatlon Chart cA 0 Check Sharpen/Replace Battery Level Mower Blades _4 R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling I_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_/s Adjus Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension _#s Check Engine Oil Level _ (l_ Change Engine Oil 1_1.2._ E Clean Air Filter _/: N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Replace Oil Filter (If equip
