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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.273062
• Safety
• Assembly
° Operation
° Maintenance
° Repair Parts
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operating this equipment.
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Warranty ...............................................2 Service and Adjustments ....................24 Safety Rules .........................................3 Storage ...............................................32 Product Specifications..........................6 Troubleshooting .................................33 Assembly ..............................................9 Repair Parts........................................38 Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover 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. I1.SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes machine before starting. require extra caution. If you cannot back u
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Ill. CHILDREN o Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. area. o Children are often attracted to the Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade machine and the mowing activity. Never attachment bolts, tight and keep assume that children will remain where equipment in good condition. you last saw them. • Never tamper with safety devices. . Keep children out of the mowing area Check their proper operation regularly. and und
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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 o If machin
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Please read and retain this manual. The PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS instructions will enable you to assemble GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS and maintain your tractor properly. CAPACITY UNLEADED Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". AND TYPE: REGULAR REPAIR AGREEMENT OILTYPE SAE 10W30 A Repair Agreement is available on this (API-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F) product. Contact your nearest Sears SAE 5W-30 store for details. (BELOW 32°F) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS o Read and observe the safe
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Steering Wheel © Steering Sleeve Steering Extension Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18 _(1) Knob Mower (2) Front Link_ (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) Gauge Wheels (2) Shoulder Bolts _(2) Wheels (2) Centedock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. 7
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Video Cassette Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys 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. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM TOOLS REQUIRED FOR CARTON ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON A socket wrench set will make assembly easi
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BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 FROM SKID amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance ATTACH STEERING WHEEL section of this manual for charging 1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and instructions). large flat washer from steering shaft. 2. Position front wheels of the tractor so Label they are pointing straight forward. 3. Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft. 4. Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom
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3. Place freewheel control in "transmis- TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See sion engaged" position. Operation section for location and 4. Sit on seat in operating position, function of controls) depress clutch/brake pedal and set 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise the parking brake. attachment lift lever to its highest 5. Place motion control lever in neutral position. (N) position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing 6. Press lift lever plunger and raise clutch/brake pedal. attachment lift lev
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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT 7. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control. Be sure tractor is on level surface and 8. Place the suspension arms on inward mower suspension arms are raised with pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock attachment lift control. Engage parking and raise front of mower to align deck brake. pins with the holes in suspension 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- arms. Retain with double loop sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway retainer springs with loops down as ba
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CHECKTIRE PRESSURE ,/'CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new The tires on your tractor were overinflated tractor, we wish to assure that you receive at the factory for shipping purposes. the best performance and satisfaction Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: = Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section yAII assembly instructions have been of this manual. completed.
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. t BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "_ LIGHT ! i FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HA
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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. Light Switch Ignition Ammeter Switch "__ _ )A\ Attachment 2"_--_ _('_} Clutch _ Switch .L _'//J Lever Throttle Control_ _ Plunger Clutch/Brake Pedal , Attachment Lift Lever Choke Control Brake Lever Height Adjustment Motion Control Knob Lever Appr
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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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR * Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition TO SET PARKING BRAKE switch in any position other than "OFF" Your tractor is equipped with an
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TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured Your tractor is equipped with an operator from the ground to the blade tip with the presence sensing switch. Any attempt by engine not running. These heights are the operator to leave the seat with the approximate and may vary depending engine running and the attachment clutch upon soil conditions, height of grass and engaged will shut off the engine. types of grass being mowed. 1. Select desired he
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2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/ TO TRANSPORT dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the When pushing or towing your tractor, be dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill sure to disengage transmission by cap on the tube. Do not thread the placing freewheel control in freewheeling cap onto the tube. Remove and read position. Free wheel control is located at oil level. If necessary, add oil until the rear drawbar of tractor. "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest Do
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TO START ENGINE in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds When starting the engine for the first time or if to several minutes, depending on the the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra temperature. cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP 1. Be sure freewheel control is in the Before driving the unit in cold weather, transmission engaged position. the transmission should be warmed up as 2. Sit on seat in ope
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4. Move motion control lever to full • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the position and hold for five (5) seconds. second to the desired height. Repeat this procedure three (3) times, • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is gra
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FILLINDATES ._,_y'_ _,_ e_ ASRE ULARSERVIoE OU COMPLETE ---- OA TES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure I1_ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems If a Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T Lubrication Chart II_ I_ 0 Check Battery Level I_ R Clean Batteryand Terminals I_ Check Transaxle Cooling I_ Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I_s Check Engine Oil Level I_ If Change Engine Oil I_ 2,_ I_ E Clean Air Filter 1_2 N Cl
