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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°J
16HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272051
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
This product has a low emission engine which operates
gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
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Maintenance ....................................... 17 Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Hules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 27 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Operation ............................................ 11 R
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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. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss.of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can machine before starting. result in severe injury or death. All slopes • Only allow responsible adults, who are
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hi. CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity. Never equipment in good condition. assume that children will remain where • Never tamper with safety devices. you last saw them. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep children out of the mowing area • Keep m
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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 elope. Too down the slope. heavy of a load, while on a slope, is • If machin
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Should you experience any problem you PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS We have competent, well-trained techni- CAPACITY UNLEADED cians and the proper tools to service or _,NDTYPE: REGULAR repair this tractor. Please read and retain this manual. The OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE instructions will enable you to assemble 32°F) and maintain your tractor properly. API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 Always observe the "SAFETY RU
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Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt {1) Hex Belt washer (1) Lock 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/t6-18 Steering Extension Shaft t teering Boot _," _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Usa Keys (2) Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 7
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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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below, (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers (2)
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NOTE: You may now roll or drive you tractor off the skid. Follow the approl: Label instruction below to remove the tract, from the skid. Terminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (€ Battery Operation section for location al Door function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment tilt lever to its highest position. INSTALL SEAT 2. Release parking brake by depre,, Adjust seat before tightening adjustment clutch/brake pedal. knob. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (1_ 1. Remove adjustm
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) See the figures that are shown for 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual. Verify that the of mower deck opening end slide into belts are routed correctly. place, as shown. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. After you
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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 ! MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED r 'l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HA
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor te familiarize yourself with the Iocatiens ef various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Lift Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Adjustment Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or IGNITION SWITCH - Used for
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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 IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged, Your tractor is equipped with
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• The average lawn should be cut to ,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier and shield in place. better looking lawns, mow often and Attachment after moderate growth. Clutch Lever Attachemnt • For best cutting performance, grass Position Position over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relati
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER WARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or Tow only the attachments that are using ethanol or methanol) can attract recommended by and comply with moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing, gas can damage the fuel system of an Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is engine while in storage. To avoid engine da
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COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50+ F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up pedod from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING MOWINGTIPS ing on the temperature, • The attachments can also be used IMPORTANT: For best performance, dudng the engine warm-up period. keep mower housing free of built+up NOTE: If at a high al
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1. ChBP,gl _re oltert wh#n oporat_ i_r _ I-_avy _d _ _ I_g_ am_ le_m_ur_ 5. If equlppiKI w_h ad_t _*b_B_y_ 2. S._icl _m Oft_ _ opomhng in d.dy or du_t_ coPd_ion5 6. _ req_ro_ 1_ _,_ w_h m_dnl_,_e.fr ,*,m ba_o_. 3. If equipped w_thoH filter, char,go _1 _ 50 ho,Jr_ 7. T_gp,tQ_ Ir_t ixl_ p_vo_b_t to 35 ff _a_ maximum 4 R_p_e bl_dos mot _ ofl_a whe_ mo_r,g In _ar,4y _.¢_1 Do r,ot ovedJgh_ln GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover - 2
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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 sp.eed 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
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open. before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF-SJ. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
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SPARK PLUGS Every 100hours ofoperation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs first. and external surfaces as necessary. Spark plug type and gap setting are , Make sure the cooling shrouds are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS reinstalled. section of this manual. NOTE: Operating the engine with
