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0217

9

Hex Bolt

Keps Nut

Positive (Red) 
Cable

Negative (Black) 
Cable

Terminal 
Guard

Terminal 
Access 
Door

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-
 SEM BLY 

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3.   Stand in front of tractor.  Grasp hood at 

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of 
tractor.

4.   When replacing hood, be sure to 

reconnect the headlight wire con nec tor.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1.   Raise hood.
2.   Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the 

backside of the grill.

3.   Replace bulb in holder and push bulb 

holder securely back into the hole in 
the backside of the grill.

4.   Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause 
your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or 
prevent it from starting.
•   Check wiring.  See electrical wiring 

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type 
plug-in fuse.  The fuse holder is located 
behind the dash.

02141

Headlight Wire
Connector

Hood

3.   Disconnect BLACK battery cable 

then RED battery cable and carefully 
remove battery from tractor.

4.   Install new battery with terminals in 

same position as old battery.

5.   Reinstall terminal guard.
6.   First connect RED battery cable to 

positive (+) battery terminal with hex 
bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten 
securely.

7.   Connect BLACK grounding cable to 

negative (-) bat tery terminal with re-
 main ing hex bolt and keps nut. Tight en 
securely

8.    Close terminal access doors.
9.    Close hood.

01678

Idle Fuel Adjusting 
Needle (If Equipped)

Idle Speed 
Adjusting Screw

Stop Screw

Clamp Screw

Choke 
Control 
Cable

Throttle 
Control 
Cable

ENGINE

Maintenance, re pair, or re place ment of 
the emission con trol de vic es and sys tems, 
which are be ing done at the cus tom ers ex-
pense, may be performed by any non-road 
engine repair es tab lish ment or individual. 
Warranty repairs must be performed by an 
authorized engine man u fac tur er's service 
outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CON TROL 
CABLE 

The throttle control has been preset at the 
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as de scribed 
below before loosening cable. If ad just -
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
1.   With engine not running, move throt tle 

control lever to fast position.

2.   Check that speed control lever is 

against stop screw. If it is not, loos en 
casing clamp screw and pull throttle 
cable until lever is against screw. 
Tighten clamp screw se cure ly.

Summary of Contents for 917.27590

Page 1: ... 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat LAWN TRACTOR 26 0 HP 48 Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual 02153 ...

Page 2: ...rs necessary because of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and...

Page 3: ...hat operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower re lated injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommen dation for wheel weights or counter weights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch...

Page 4: ...area and in the watchful care of a respon sible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appea...

Page 5: ... blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Ad just and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystand ers before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before a...

Page 6: ...d manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require repair from time to time That s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense Here s what s included in the Agreement Expert service by our 12 000 profe sional repair specialists Unlim...

Page 7: ...See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions 02173 Label ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knob 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat Adjustment Knob 02624 2 Keys Slope Sheet Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 3 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 4 Get off sea...

Page 8: ...nk is filled with fresh clean regu lar unleaded gasoline Become familiar with all controls their location and function Operate them before you start the engine Be sure brake system is in safe operat ing condition Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System ROS are working properly See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual It is important to purge the transmission ...

Page 9: ... injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in min...

Page 10: ...r tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and s...

Page 11: ...RIVE To stop ground drive depress clutch brake pedal all the way down Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed ENGINE Move throttle control between half and full speed fast position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast posi tion before stopping ...

Page 12: ...r blades by engaging at tachment clutch control The average lawn should be cut to ap proximately 2 1 2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO STOP ...

Page 13: ...ovement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Pur...

Page 14: ...eral attempts push choke control in wait a few minutes and try again If engine still does not start pull the choke con trol out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above 8 When engine starts slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly If the engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slow...

Page 15: ... enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used 4 Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five 5 seconds Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five 5 seconds Repeat this procedure three 3 time...

Page 16: ... engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Check tire pressure 4 Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation 5 Check for loose fasteners BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil with oil filter Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ...

Page 17: ...nt flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS Be sure operator presence and reverse operation systems are working properly If your tractor does not function as de scribed repair the problem immediately The engine should not start unless the br...

Page 18: ...connect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor 3 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry 4 Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright 5 Coat terminals with grease or petro leum jelly 6 Reinstall battery See REPLACING BATTERY in the SERVICE AND AD JUSTMENTS section of this manual The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gri...

Page 19: ...s in the locked position as shown 6 Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve 7 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual 8 Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level For accurate reading tighten dipstick cap securely onto the tube before r...

Page 20: ...fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbu retor replacement is required 1 With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled ga...

Page 21: ... If equipped turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops 4 Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control 5 Be sure belt tension rod is in disen gaged position 6 Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove 7 Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops up as shown 8 Install front plate assembly to tractor suspensio...

Page 22: ...r loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 Recheck measurements after adjusting 00598 GROUND LINE Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground 01553 Suspension Arm Lift Link Adjustment Nut 02548 B Bottom Edge of Mower to Ground A A B Blade FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side If the following front to bac...

Page 23: ...nnect R H suspension arm from rear deck bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Carefully roll belt over the top of R H mandrel pulley 8 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley 9 Remove belt from idler pulleys 10 Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and spring arm MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 12 Install belt ...

Page 24: ...d entire upper deck surface 10 Check secondary idler arm and idler pulley to see that they rotate freely 11 Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and secondary spring arm INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE SECONDARY DRIVE BELT 12 Install new belt in lower groove of R H mandrel pulley idler pulley and center mandrel pulley as shown 13 Carefully roll belt over L H mandrel pulley Make sure belt is in ...

Page 25: ...t if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than five 5 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Replace brake pads or contact a Sears or other qualified service center With parking brake Engaged 1 9 16 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BE...

Page 26: ...ng care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable D to good chassis ground away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER 1 BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 2 RED cable last from both batteries TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ...

Page 27: ...n same position as old battery 5 Reinstall terminal guard 6 First connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown Tighten securely 7 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with re maining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood 01678 Idle Fuel Adjusting Needle If Equipped Idle Speed Adjusting S...

Page 28: ...at tained 3 Idle fuel needle setting With throttle control lever in slow position turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise until engine speed decreases and then turn out counterclockwise approxi mately 3 4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance 4 Recheck idle speed Readjust if neces sary ACCELERATION TEST 5 Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or di...

Page 29: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines...

Page 30: ...stment qualified service center Engine will not 1 Brake pedal not depressed 1 Depress brake pedal turn over 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Blown fuse 4 Replace fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 7 Check replace ignition ...

Page 31: ...maged part s 3 Tighten loose part s Replace damaged parts Engine dies when 1 Reverse operation system 1 Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted ROS is not ON while ROS ON position into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section is engaged Engine continues 1 Faulty operator safety 1 Check wiring switches and to run when presence control system connections If not corrected operator leav...

Page 32: ...of grass open vent holes leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Light switch is OFF 1 Turn light switch ON working 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s if so equipped 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad battery cell s 1 Replace battery charge 2 ...

Page 33: ... never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope ...

Page 34: ...U S A only www sears com Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY H...

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