Craftsman 917.204130 Operator'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...o Mon Sat Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman Pleasereadthe operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Gasoline containing upto 10 ethanol EIO is acceptablefor use in this machine The useof any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol EIO will void the product warranty P N 115 648427 Rev D Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estate...

Page 2: ...e warranty period including but not limited to blades spark plugs air cleaners belts and oil filters Standard maintenance servicing oil changes or tune ups Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear accident or improper operation or maintenance Repairs necessary because of o...

Page 3: ...nk 15 Tracking 15 OPERATION 16 Training 16 Steering 16 Before Starting 16 Starting theEngine 17 Running 18 Stopping theEngine 19 Operating OnHills 19 Mowing Tips 20 Jumper Cable Use 20 Moving Machine ByHand 21 MAINTENANCE 22 Maintenance Schedule 22 Battery 24 Safety System 25 Park Brake 25 Tire Pressures 25 Caster Wheels 26 Anti scalp Rollers 26 V belts 26 Deck Belt Removal 26 Adjusting theMower D...

Page 4: ...manufacturer Modifications to the unit may cause unsafe operations or damage the unit When this product is worn out and no longer used it should be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling _ WARNINGE Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Was...

Page 5: ...owed equipment Do not tow near ditches canals and other hazards Operating This machine is constructed only for mowing grass on lawns and even ground without obstacles such as stones tree stumps etc The machine can also be used for other tasks when equipped with special accessories provided by the manufacturer Operating instructions for the accessories are provided with delivery All other types of ...

Page 6: ...eglect to follow instructions given in the manual Used also when there is a potential for misuse or misassembly Reverse Neutral Fast Do not Use protective stand here glasses Slow Choke Use protective gloves Fuel Danger Keep hands and feet away Warning Park Brake Do not touch parts Battery acid is corrosive explosive and flammable Warning Rotating blades keep away from the discharge deck Read Opera...

Page 7: ...ight Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum sturdy footwear eye protection and hea...

Page 8: ...hildren be a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them o Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than t...

Page 9: ...ecessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary _lh WARNING The engine must not be started when the driver s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck s drive belt is removed Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or...

Page 10: ...ctive working order by the operator A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your authorized Sears dealer _L WARNING Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps There is the possibility of serious injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps IMPORTANT INFORMATION The park brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport E...

Page 11: ...draulic pumps Using theleftandrightsteering controls the flowisregulated andthereby thedirection andspeed Control Locations 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Steering control levers 2 Park brake 3 Tracking adjustment 4 Fuel shut off valve 5 Bypass Linkages 6 Fueltank 7 Fuse 8 Blade switch 9 Ignition switch 10 Throttle 11 Choke control 12 Service minder 13 Seat adjustment lever 14 Deck lift ...

Page 12: ...pidly if one steering control is moved much further forward than the other Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control backward behind the neutral position and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position The rotation direction when zero turning is determined by which steering control is moved backward behind the neutral position If the left steering control is...

Page 13: ...p the engine Choke Control The service minder displays the total operating time with the blade activated The display on the service minder will turn on the oil can icon after every fifty hours of use and will stay on for two hours or until the meter is manually reset To manually reset the timer turn the ignition key to the run position and then engage and disengage the blade switch five times at o...

Page 14: ...ements The heights are measured from the ground up to the blade tip with the engine not running Bypass Linkages The seat can be adjusted lengthways When making adjustments the lever under the right side of the seat is pulled up after which the seat can be moved backward or forward Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located at the left rear of the seat The valve is off when the handle t...

Page 15: ... not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Read the safety instructions before refueling The machine has one fuel tank just behind the console The tank capacity is 3 gallons 11 4 liters Regularly check the gas cap gasket for damage and keep the cap properly tightened The engine will run on a minimum of 85 octane unleaded gasoline no oil mix Environmentally adapted alkylate gasoline can be...

Page 16: ...ower will not move Slowly move both control levers forward slightly This will allow mower to start moving forward in a straight line Pull the control levers back to the neutral position and the mower should stop moving Pull back slightly on control levers allowing the mower to move backwards Push the control levers forward to the neutral position and mower should stop moving To turn to the right W...

Page 17: ...n in and pulling the lever fully upwards 6 Move the throttle to the middle position_ 7 If the engine is cold the choke control should be pulled up to its extent 4 Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards _ WARNING Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive system damage The engine e...

Page 18: ... before use 1I USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING no choke Running 1 Release the park brake by pushing the top release button in and moving the lever downward NOTE The mower is equipped with an operator presence system When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the park brake will shut off the engine 4 Move throttle control to full throttle 5 Engage t...

Page 19: ...on switch in any other position than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged 4 Raise the mower deck by pressing the release button on the lever and pulling the lever upward to the transport position Operating On Hills Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the Safety section o The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills o Avoid stopping or changing spe...

Page 20: ...g the mower deck shall be raised into the transport position Make sure the mower is cooled and the engine is off Use compressed air to clean top surface of the deck Avoid flooding water on top surface engine and electrical components o When the mulching kit is used it is important that the mowing interval is frequent Weak Battery If the battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharge...

Page 21: ...to drive reverse the above procedure _ WARNING Bypass linkages are located close to the muffler To prevent burns the engine should be shut off and allowed to cool before the bypass linkage levers are handled _ WARNING Make no adjustments without the engine stopped the ignition key removed the park brake activated _IL WARNING Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer usin...

Page 22: ...ws nuts Clean under the mower deck Start the engine and blades listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery connections Sharpen3 Replace mower blades Clean the engine s cooling air intake 2_ Clean the foam air cleaner prefilter 2_ Clean the paper air cleaner filter cartridge 2 Check adjust the p...

Page 23: ...tures replace every 50 hours 2 In dusty conditions cleaning and replacement are required more often 3 Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual _ WARNING Before performing any service or adjustment checklist Engage the park brake Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position Turn the ignition switch ...

Page 24: ...ater and dry 4 Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny 5 Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly 6 Reinstall battery Replacing battery I Lift seat and rotate forward 2 Using two if wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable 3 Position deck to lowest setting 4 Front underside of frame remove the nuts that secure the battery hold down 9 Connect BL...

Page 25: ... temporarily moves off the drivers seat IMPORTANT INFORMATION In order to be able to drive the driver must sit in the seat and release the park brake before the steering controls can be moved into the neutral position otherwise the engine will stop I Park Brake Visually check that no damage is found on the lever cables or switch belonging to the park brake Perform a standstill test and check that ...

Page 26: ...from wear Deck Belt Removal 1 Park on a level surface Apply park brake 2 Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position 3 Remove bolts from belt shields and remove shields 4 Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface 5 Loosen the nut securing the belt guide Note the position of the belt guide for reinstallation 6 Push inward on the idler ...

Page 27: ... the measurement is the same If adjustment is required with a 3 4 or adjustable wrench turn the lift link adjustment nuts on either side counter clockwise to lower or clockwise to raise Adjust until both side to side measurements are equal 4 5 Turn either blade to align with the deck front to rear If the front blade tip does not measure 1 8 to if higher in the rear follow the front adjustment inst...

Page 28: ...pecially under the mower deck will increase the machine s life span Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use after it is cooled before the debris sticks Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck Use compressed air to clean the top side of mower deck Regularly clean the underside of the deck with normal water pressure Do not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner Avoid spr...

Page 29: ... Should this happen attempt to clean them with spirits If the belt continues to slip after cleaning it must be replaced Gasoline or other petroleum products must not be used to clean belts IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces f Place an adequately sized container under the end of the...

Page 30: ...a good quality Front Wheel Mount Lubricate 3 4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3 4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings Deck Spindles Lower the cutting deck completely Lubricate with a grease gun through the access openings in the belt shields 2 3 strokes per spindle ...

Page 31: ...rapped in hydraulic system Machine vibrates Blades are loose Blades are incorrectly balanced Engine is loose Engine overheats Clogged air intake or cooling fins Engine overloaded Poor ventilation around engine Defective engine speed regulator Too little or no oil in the engine Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line Fouled spark plugs Battery not charging Poor contact of the battery terminal ...

Page 32: ...me or sources of ignition Never use gasoline for cleaning Use a degreaser and warm water instead To ready the machine for storage 1 Thoroughly clean the machine especially under the mower deck Touch up damage to the paint and spray a thin layer of oil on the underside of the mower deck to avoid corrosion 2 Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or screws that may have b...

Page 33: ... 3 MOTION CONTROL LEVERS OUT 4 PTO IN OFF POSITION SOLENOID YEL YEL GRN RED BLK OUTLET ENGINE GROUND KEY SWITCH POSITIONS POSITION 1 OFF POSITION 2 RUN1 POSITION 3 RUN2 POSITION 4 START _ _ i A1 Lo I L J L o M G _ _ M _ _ M g _ M _ _ ___z _ _ _ _ _ _ t _ m ...

Page 34: ...static transaxles Productivity 2 4 acres h 9 712 m2 h Steering control Dual levers foam gripped Dimensions Speed forward 0 6 5 mph 0 10 5 km h Weight 580 Ibs 263 kg Speed reverse 0 3 5 mph 0 5 6 km h Base Machine Length 75 191 cm Brakes Mechanical park brake Base Machine Height 40 102 cm Front caster tires 11 x 4 5 Base Machine Width 41 5 106 cm Rear tires turf pneumatic 18 x 8 5 8 Overall Width C...

Page 35: ...t given U S Standard Hardware SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 12 24 42 68 102 149 203 339 512 1060 13 28 46 75 115 165 225 370 591 1410 9 18 31 5O 75 110 150 250 378 782 Minimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended 18 38 62 102 156 224 305 502 801 1912 Grade Grade 8 8 Metric Standard Hardware Grade 10 9 Flangelock Screw w Flangelock Nut 24 33 40 54 Grade 12 9 M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 7 M5 3 4 4 5 ...

Page 36: ...ck The safety switch for the park brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls Park brake functionality Driving forward Driving backward Engaging the blades Check the idle speed Check the engine high idle speed Inform the customer about Need and advantages of following the service schedule Need and advantages of leaving machine...

Page 37: ...rt Check clean the engine s cooling air intake Clean the air cleaner s foam pre filter 50 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour service Clean replace the air cleaner s paper filter cartridge shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions Change engine oil Lubricate according to lubrication chart Check adjust the park brake Date mtr reading stamp sign D Date mtr reading stamp sign D D D D D D D Date m...

Page 38: ...e bolts every 200 hours Change the air filter s paper cartridge Change hydraulic pump oil and filter 200 hours D D D D D D D D D Action Date mtr reading stamp sign D D D D D D D 300 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour service Perform the 50 hour service Perform the 100 hour service Check adjust the mower deck Clean the combustion chamber and grind the valve seats Check the engine valve clearance Repl...

Page 39: ... foam pre filter 300 hours Replace the air filter s paper cartridge Change the engine oil 50 hours Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours Check adjust the cutting height Check adjust the park brake 50 hours Clean Change the spark plugs 100 hours Change the fuel filter 100 hours Check the engine valve clearance D D D D D D D D D D ...

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