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Owner’s Manual

This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
en gine, read and understand this Owner’s Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

Model No.

917.27622

GARDEN TRACTOR

22.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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Page 1: ...TANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Model No 917 27622 GARDEN TRACTOR 22 0 HP 54 Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

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 appe...

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: ...states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repair...

Page 7: ...Seat Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 4 Wheels 4 Adjusting Bar 4 Retainer Springs double loop 4 Clevis Pins 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheels Mower 2 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Flanged Pins 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge ...

Page 8: ...ice after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions Label 02818 Steering Wheel Insert Lock Nut Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve Steering Wheel Adaptor INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob 1 Remo...

Page 9: ... mission engaged position see TO TRANSPORT in Operation section of this manual 4 Sit on seat in operating position de press brake pedal and set the parking brake 5 Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi tion 6 Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control to idle position 7 Release parking brake 8 Slowly move the motion control lever forward ...

Page 10: ...lide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor DO NOT con nect any pins When properly centered the front mower brackets should be aligned so when the front suspension plate is lowered it should slide between the mower brackets 4 Lower attachment lift lever to lowest position 5 Cut plastic tie and lower front suspen sion plate 6 ATTACH FRONT PLATE From left side of mower position front...

Page 11: ...RANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to the following important items Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank 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 O...

Page 12: ...s 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 mi...

Page 13: ... the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HAN DLE Used when chang...

Page 14: ...is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine 1 Depress brake pedal all the way down and hold 2 Pull parking brake lever up and release pressure from brake pedal Pedal should remain in brake position Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure STOPPING M...

Page 15: ...setting IMPORTANT Be sure to readjust gauge wheels if you change the cutting height of the mower deck The average lawn should be cut to approximately 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 ...

Page 16: ...ngage transmission reverse above procedure 02219 Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the facto...

Page 17: ...y for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature NOTE In extreme cold conditions if engine will not start you may need to dis engage the motion drive belt as follows 1 Be sure parking brake is engaged 2 Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to reliev...

Page 18: ...rmance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation before operating the tractor 1 Place tractor safely o...

Page 19: ...ECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in th...

Page 20: ...en while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with balancer NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ...

Page 21: ...pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0 30 40 80 100 30 20 ...

Page 22: ... Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every s...

Page 23: ...e slowly 4 Remove mower belt from electric clutch pulley 02786 Rear Mower Pins Front Plate Assembly Electric Clutch Pulley Belt Tension Rod Disengaged Position Locking Bracket Flanged Pins Double Loop Retainer Springs Suspension Arms Single Loop Retainer Springs 5 DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS FIRST Pull out the spring loaded pin disconnect suspension arm from pin and release pin 6 Go to other side o...

Page 24: ... the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heav...

Page 25: ...umulated around mandrels and entire upper deck sur face 6 Remove belt from electric clutch pulley both mandrel pulleys and all idler pul leys MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install belt around both mandrel pulleys and around idler pulleys as shown 2 Install belt onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves 3 Reassemble R H and L H mandrel covers...

Page 26: ...te or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel con trol out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position The rear w...

Page 27: ... one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal C of fully charged battery 02614 Weak or Dead Battery Fully Charged Battery REPLACING BATTERY WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time B...

Page 28: ...tion 2 Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows 1 With engine not ...

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: ...all wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of 8 Contact a Sears or other adjustment 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 Repla...

Page 31: ...er qualified service center 3 Loose damaged 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 conn...

Page 32: ...els to holes from buildup 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...

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: ...rden 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 HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Get it fixed at ...

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