Craftsman 917.270530 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270530

• Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers toyour questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5am -5pro, Mon -Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179

visit ourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.comlcraftsman

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 3

Product Specifications .......................... 6

Assembly .............................................. 8

Operation ............................................ 11

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17

Maintenance ....................................... 17

Service and Adjustments .................... 21

Storage ............................................... 27

Troubleshooting ................................. 28

Repair Parts ........................................ 32

Parts Ordering ..................... Back Cover

LtMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the ewner's

manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found tobe defectivein

material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your

Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty

service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this

product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

•Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

• Tire replacement or repair caused by puncturesfrom outside objects, suchas nails,

thorns, stumps,or glass.

,, Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, includingbut not limited to, damage

caused by towingobjects 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, includingbut not limited to,

electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil,failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon.

tained in the owner's manual

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or o_idized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty(30) days of its

purchase date.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LiMiTED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days fromdate of purchase, if any battery included with thisriding

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the

battery willnot hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.Warranty

service is available tree of charge by taking your Craftsman ridingequipmenttoyour

nearest Sears Service Center, In-home warranty service isavailable but a tripcharge

willapply. This warranty applies only while this product isin the United States,

TO LOCATETHE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CEN'_ER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME

WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT'1-800-4*MyoHOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

may varyfrom state tostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoflman Estates, IL60179

MPORTANT: This cuttingmachine iscapable of amputatinghands and feet and

throwingobects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could resultin

seriousinjup/or death.

I, GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow art

instructions in the manua_and on the

machine beforestarting.

, Only allow responsibleadults, who are

familiarwiththe instructions,to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects suchas

rocks,toys,wire, etc., which could be

picked upand thrownby the blade,

•Be surethe area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carP/passengers.

•Do notmow in reverse unlese abso-

lutely necessary. A(ways look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

directionand do notpointit at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

eitherthe entire grasscatcher or the

guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave arunningmachine

unattended. Alwaysturnoff blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcheror uncioggiogchute.

•Mow only in daylightor good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine white

under the influence of alcoholor drugs.

•Watch fortraff_ when operatingnear or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when ioadiog or

unloadingthe machine intoatrailer or

truck.

•Data indicatesthat operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of ridingmower-

related injuries. These operators

shouldevaluate their ability to operate

the ridingmower safely enough to

protectthemselvesand others from

serious injury.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factorrelated to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can

resultin severe in ury or death. Allslopes

requireextracautlen. Ifyoucannotback up

the slope or ifyou feel uneasyonit, donot

mow it.

• Mow up and downslopes, not across.

•Remove obstaclessuch as rocks,tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob_

staeles.

•Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear

so that you wiltnot have to stopor shift

whiteon the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dationsfor wheel weightsor counter-

weights to improvestability.

•Use extra care with grass catchersor

other attachments. These can change

the stabilityof the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual, Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope. If

fires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turnon slopes unless neces-

saP/, end then, turnslowlyand gradu-

ally downhill,if possible,

•Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches,or

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turnover if a wheel isover

the edge ofa cliffor ditch, or ifan edge

caves in.

•Oo notmow on wet grass. Reduced

tractioncould cause sliding.

•Do not try tostabilizethe machine by

puttingyour foot onthe ground.

•Do notuse grass catcher on steep

slopes.

IlL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator

isnot alert to the presence of children.

Childrenare oRenattracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing a_ea

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

" Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing,look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to _erate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive..

-Use only an approved container.

.Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running, Allow

engine to coolbefore refueling. Do

notsmoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, suchas awater heater.

•Never run a machine inside aclosed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especiallyblade

attachm_ bits, tk3ht and keep

equipmentin good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operationregularly.

• Keep machine free of grass,leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an obiact, Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running,

• Grass catcher componentsare subject

to wear, damage, and detedoration,

which could expose moving partsor

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer'S recommendedparts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Ad)ust and service as required.

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• Be sure the area isclear ofother

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even withthe blades off.

• DO not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. AN_ayslook _wn

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carrychildren.They may fall off

and be sedously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep childrenout of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machineoff if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes(15° Max),

not across,

•Remove obstacles suchas rocks,tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

.Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you willnot have tostop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoidstarting or stoppingon aslope, tf

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowlystraight

down theslope,

•If machine stops while going uphi_,

disengage blades, shi_t into reverse

and back down slowly.

•DOnot turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and grado-

ally downhill,ff possible.

,_l, Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! SECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY ISINVOLVED,

_CAUTION: In orderto prevent

accidental startingwhen setting up,

transporting,adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnectspark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

,_ CAUTION: Do not coast downahill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

,_, CAUTION: Towonlythe attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specificationsof the manufacturerof

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate onlyat the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. 300

heavy of a load, while on aslope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith

the ground and cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor.

,_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of Californiatocause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_IbWARNING: Battery pests, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds,chemicalsknown to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

3APACITY UNLEADED

t_NDTYPE: REGULAR

:_ILTYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F!

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30

(Below 32°F)

OILCAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030") RJ19LM OR J19LM

VALVE INTAKE: ,003"-.005"

CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:.005"-.007"

GROUND SPEEDFORWARD:

(MPH): 1ST 1.1

2NO 1.4

3RD 2.2

4TH 3.3

5TH 4.4

6TH 4.9

REVERSE: 1.4

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSi

PRESSURE: REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPSHEADUGHTS

BA33"ERY: AMP/HR: 25

MtN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

ol a new Tractor. tt has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possibledependabilityand

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest authorized servicecenter.

We have competent, well-trained

techniciansand the proper tools to

serviceor repair this tractor.

Please read and retainthismanual. The

instructionswill enable you toassemble

and maintain your tractorproperly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

ARepair Agreement isavailable on this

product. Contactyour nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caringfor and usingyour tractor,

•Follow the instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance"and "Storage" sectionsof this

owner's manual.

WARNING= Thistractoris equipped

with an internal combustionengine and

should not be used on or near any

unimprovedforest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-coveredland unless

the engine's exhaust systemis equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable

local or statelaws (ifany). If a spark

arrester is used, it shouldbe maintained

in effectiveworkingorder by the opere-

for.

In the stateof Californiathe above is

required by law (Section4442 of the

Cafifomia Public Resources Code),

Other statesmay have similarlaws.

Federal laws apply onfederal lands. A

spark arresterfor the muffler isavailable

through your nearest authorizedservice

center/department (See REPAIR PARTS

sectionof this manual).

SteeringWhee_ _ Steering

_= Steering II Extension

AdapterS'_ee;;g" Sleeve UShaft

(1) Washer

(1) Shoulder

(1) Knob t_ 17132 x 1-3/16 x12 Gauge

Keys

(2) Keys

Video Cassette Slope Sheet

Yournew tractor has been assembled at the factorywithexception of those partsleft

unassembled for shippingpurposes,To ensure safe and proper operation ofyour

tractorall parts and hardware you assemble mustbe tightened securely.Use the

correcttools as necessary to insure proper tightness,Review the videocassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set willmake assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

ere listed below,

(1) 9Ire"wrench (1) Pliers

(1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utilityknife

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When dght or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position(seated behind the steering

wheel),

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and partscartons from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines

on all four comers of_don_ and lay

panels flat, S

3. Check forany additionalloose parts

or cartonsand remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID /

ATTACH STEE_NG WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steeringshaft, Align mountingholes

in extension and lower shafts and

install5/16 hex boltand Iocknut,

Tighten securely.

2. Place tabs of steering boot overtab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3, Position front wheelsof the tractorso

they are pointing straight forward,

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter

onto steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 Dock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely,

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steeringwheel.

8. Remove protective materialsfrom

tractor hoodand grill.

IMPORTANT. CHECK FOR AND

REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT

MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE

TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

SteeringWheel

_ Insert

SteeringWheel {.;_. Tabs

SteeringBoot_

Adapter_ Extension

_// Shalt

Locknut L-_'----- 5/16Hsx

Lower ,. --_.:.!.

Steering_ _ "::_"".

"_L'" <;

HOW TO .SETUP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised positionand

open battery box door,

NOTE: ifthis batteryisput into sewice

after monthand year indicatedon label

(label located between terminals) charge

batteryfor minimumof one hourat 6-10

ampe. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual forcharging

instructions),

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustmentknob and fiat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assemblyof

seatto tractor.

2. Pivotseat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulderbolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

4. Assembleadjustment knob and flat

washer loosely, Do nottighten,

5. Lower seat into operatingposition

and sit on seat.

6. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached whichallows you to press

clutch/brakepedal all the way down.

7, Get off seat withoutmoving its

adjusted position.

8. Raise seat end tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Shoulder SeatPan

Adjustment

Knob

FlatWasher

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor offthe skid. Followthe appropriate

instructionbelowtoremove thetractorfrom

the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1, Press liftlever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractorforward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starling read,

understand and folow all insfructons in

the Operation sectionof thismanual. Be

sure tractor is in awell-ventilatedarea. Be

sure the area in front oftractorisclear of

other people and objects,

1. Be sure all the above assemblysteps

have been completed,

2. Check engine o{tlevel and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

3, Sit on seat in operatingposition,

depress clutch/brakepedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shiftlever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachmentliftlever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttlecontrolto idle

position.

7, Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" positionand hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release c)utchYorakepedal and

slowlyddvetractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stoptractor, set parking

bra_a and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow,

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfiated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Correcttire pressureisimportant for best

cuttingperformance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults, mower housing

shouldbe propedy leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUStNG" in the

Service and Adjustmentssection of this

manual,

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shownfor

replacJngmotion and mower blade drive

belts in the SeP#iceand Adjustments

sectionof this manual Verifythat the

belts are muted correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor,checkto see that the brake is

propedyadjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adiustments

section of this manual

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATEANB ENJOY

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 instructionshave been

completed.

#No remaining loose parts in carton.

/' Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

amps).

./Seat is adjusted comfortablyand

tightened securely.

J All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is propedy

leveled side.to-side/front.to.rear for

best cuttingresults. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

v"Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are muted pmpedy around

pulleysand Inside eli belt keepers,

JCheck wiring, See thatall connections

are stillsecure and wires are propedy

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: /

#Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

#Become familiar withall controls -their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

#Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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