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In the state of California the above is re-
quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-
nia Public Resources Code).  Other states 
may have similar laws.  Federal laws apply 
on federal lands.  A spark arrester for the 
muffl er is available through your nearest 
Sears service center (See RE PAIR 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 from time to 
time. That’s when having a Repair Protec-
tion 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.

•      

Unlimited service and no charge 

for 

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

•      

Product replacement 

if your covered 

product can’t be fi xed.

•      

Discount of 10% 

from regular price of 

service and service-related parts not 
covered by the agreement; also, 10% 
off regular price of preventive mainte-
nance check.

•      

Fast help by phone 

– phone support 

from a Sears technician on products 
requiring in-home repair, plus conve-
nient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a 
simple phone call is all that it takes for you 
to schedule service. You can call anytime 
day or night, or schedule a service ap-
pointment online. 
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair 
specialists, who have access to over 4.5 
million quality parts and accessories. 
That’s the kind of professionalism you can 
count on to help prolong the life of your 
new purchase for years to come. Purchase 
your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information 
call 1-800-827-6655.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home 
appliances, garage door openers, water 
heaters, and other major home items, in 
the U.S.A. call 

1-800-4-MY-HOME®

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 Gasoline               5.0 Gallons
 Capacity               Unleaded 
 and Type:              Regular

 Oil Type                SAE 10W30   
(API-SG-SL):         (above 32°F)
                              SAE 5W-30 
                              (below 32°F)

 Oil Capacity:         W/ Filter:      4.0 Pints        
                              W/O Filter:   3.5 Pints

 Spark Plug:           Champion RC12YC  
(Gap:  .030")         

 Ground Speed (MPH):
                              Forward:       0  – 5.8 
                              Reverse:      0  – 2.1

 Tire Pressure:       Front:           14 PSI  
                              Rear:            10PSI 

 Charging              
 System:               

15 AMPS @ 3600RPM

 Battery:                 Amp/Hr:       35
                              Min. CCA:    280
                              Case size:    U1R

 Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS

  on your purchase 

of a new tractor.  It has been designed, 
engineered and manu fac tured to give 
you the best possible dependability and 
performance.
Should you ex pe ri ence any problem you 
cannot easily remedy, please contact a 
Sears or other qualifi ed service center.  
We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni -
cians and the proper tools to service or 
repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual.  The 
instructions will enable you to assemble 
and maintain your tractor prop erly.  Always 
observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Read and observe the safety rules.
•   Follow a regular schedule in main-

 tain ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•   Follow the instructions under “Main te -

nance” and “Stor age” sec tions of this 
own er’s manual.

 WARNING:  

This tractor is equipped 

with an internal com bus tion engine and 
should not be used on or near any un im -
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or 
grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s 
exhaust system is equipped with a spark 
arrester meeting applicable local or state 
laws (if any).  If a spark arrester is used, it 
should be maintained in effective working 
order by the operator.

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Страница 1: ...ore you start the engine 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 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Model No 917 27636 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 6: ...urchase your Repair Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information call 1 800 827 6655 SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items in the U S A call 1 800 4 MY HOME PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline 5 0 Gallons Capacity Unleaded and Type Regular O...

Страница 7: ...mps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instruc tions ADJUST SEAT 1 Raise seat and loosen adjustment knobs 2 Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat 3 Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down 4 Get off seat without moving its ad justed position 5 Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob secu...

Страница 8: ...follow CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructio...

Страница 9: ... 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 minor or mode...

Страница 10: ...he 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 tractor MOTION DRIVE BELT TENSION HAN DLE Used when changing mo...

Страница 11: ...h 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 MOWER BLADES To ...

Страница 12: ...in or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift con trol 3 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place The cutting height range is approximately 1 1 2 to 4 1 2 The heights...

Страница 13: ...es greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake IMPORTANT The motion control lever returns to neutral N position when the brake pedal ...

Страница 14: ...everal 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 relieve belt ten sion 3 Start engine and allow it to warm up for three 3 minutes 4 Shut off engine and engage parking brak...

Страница 15: ...nce 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 on l...

Страница 16: ...and help your 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 Pap...

Страница 17: ...mage NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent 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...

Страница 18: ...allel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis sion while engine is running or while the transmission is hot To prevent possible damage to seals do not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle Inspect cooling fan to be ...

Страница 19: ...r dusty conditions 1 Loosen knob and remove cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER 2 Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge 3 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 4 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 5 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged car tridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or ...

Страница 20: ...te a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect paint...

Страница 21: ...elt from electric clutch pulley 10 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor TO INSTALL MOWER Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake 1 Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mow...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 24: ...s and 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...

Страница 25: ...e center 1 Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are in OFF position 2 Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures 012 at all three slot loca tions cut in the side of brake plate NOTE After installing a new electric clutch run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate TO CHECK AND ADJUST ...

Страница 26: ...er reinstallation and before op erating the tractor See PURGE TRANS MISSION in the Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber ar...

Страница 27: ...s nut Tighten securely 8 Close terminal access doors 9 Close hood 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 ...

Страница 28: ...es and seats in carburetor may result if turned in too tight NOTE The carburetor on this engine is low emission It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sure you have a clean air filter an...

Страница 29: ...ssential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experi ance indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or metha nol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until ...

Страница 30: ...5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of 7 See To Adjust Carburetor adjustment 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 1 Depress brake pedal turn over depressed 2 Attachment clutch is 2 Disengage attac...

Страница 31: ...ears or other adjustment qualified service center Excessive 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade vibration Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a Sears or other 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 ...

Страница 32: ...und mandrels to holes from buildup of open vent holes grass 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 connec tions 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse Battery will not 1 Bad batter...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 34: ...t 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...

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