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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN'J
GARDEN TRACTOR
27.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275280
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
This product has a low emission engine which operates
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before 1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
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Warranty ............................................... 2 Maintenance ....................................... 16 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 20 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 7 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Operation .............................................. 9 Repair Par
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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 senous injury or death. • Never carry passengers. _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!!! BECOMEALERTt!! YOUR behind before and while backing. SAFETY IS iNVOLVED. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
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DO: • Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere • Mow up and down slopes, not across. with safe machine operation. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Never allow children to operate the limbs, etc. machine. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall • Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects grass can hide obstacles. that may obscure vision. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear
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• Remove obstacles such as rocks, 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 machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. even with the blades off. • 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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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or Gasoline 5.0 Gallons repair this tractor. Unleaded Please read and retain this manual. The Capacity and Type: Regular instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. SAE 10W30 Dil Type Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". API-SF-SJ): (above 32°F) REPAIR AGREEMENT SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) A Repair Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears Oil Ca
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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 2. Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan this manual, it means, from your point of by pulling out on adjustment handle view, when you are in the operating and sliding it to the rear position position (seated behind the steering exposing seat mounting holes from bottom. Slide R.H. slide to same rear wheel). position. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 3. Mount rear of seat on
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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is function of controls) properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST WARNING: Before starting, read, BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments understand and follow all instructions in section of this manual. the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be ,/CHECKLIST sure the area in front of tractor is clear of Be
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Thesesymbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA'I-r ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED 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 HANDS
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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 Ammeter ignitio H°urmeter Position Choke Switch Control Tachometer Attachment Clutch Lift Throttle Plunger Motion Drive Control_ Belt Tension Brake Pedal Handle Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Lever Motion Control Height Lever Knob
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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 I_ he operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into _ safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "STOP" will Your tractor is eq
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TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height 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 hei
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TO TRANSPORT • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the oil When pushing or towing your tractor, be viscosity chart in the Maintenance sure to disengage transmission by section of this manual). placing freewheel control in freewheeling • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- position. Freewheel control is located at nance section in this manual. the rear drawbar of tractor. ADD GASOLINE 1. Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting 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 release follows: key as soon as engine starts. Do not 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. run starter continuously for more than 2. Place the motion control lever in fifteen seconds per minute. If the neutral. Release the parking brake
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5. Move motion control lever to neutral • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake. possible fire hazard from dried clip- 6. Engage transmission by placing pings. Make first cut relatively high; the freewheel control in engaged position second to the desired height. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). grass will plug mower and leave 7. Sitting in the tractor seat,
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _p FILL iN DATES _ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE _(."Jc_'_-'_,_/'S EaVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check 33re Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems If R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _V', I/ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lubdcation Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling iv' Check V-Bells Check Engine Oil Level I_ Ik_ Change Engine OH (with oil fdter) V',_! V' E Change Engine Oil (wiff_out oil filter) N Cl
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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. Install and tighten blade bolt securely BRAKE OPERATION (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat stopping distance at high speed in highest treated. gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See Blade 'q-O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Assembly Adjustments section
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NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on SAE VISCOSITY GRADES your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is -20 0 30 60 80 not necessary. -® ._o -,o o ,_ _o 3o 4o TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS TEMPERATURE RANGE ANrnCIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and Change the oil after every 50 hours of terminals can cause the battery to "leak" operation or at least once a year if the power. tractor i
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CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the Replace the engine oil filter every season grass screen, cooling fins, and other or every other oil change if the tractor is external surfaces of the engine are kept used more than 100 hours in one year. clean at all times. AIR FILTER Every 100 hours of operation (more often Your engine will not run propedy using a under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other dirty air fi_ter
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WARNING: TO AVIOD SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY I& SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR 10.Slide mower out fr
