Craftsman 917.271110 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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16.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271110

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5am -5 pm, Mon-Sat

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

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

Safety Rules ........................................... 2

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

Operation.............................................. 12

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 19

Maintenance ......................................... 19

Product Specifications ........................... 5

Service and Adjustments ...................... 23

Storage ................................................. 29

Troubleshooting .................................... 30

Repair Parts ......................................... 34

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

LIMITEDTWO YEAR WARRANTYONCRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo(2) yearsfromthedateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentismain-

tained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsin theowner'smanual,

Searswillrepairor replace,free ofcharge,anypartsfound tobe defectiveinmatedalor

workmanship.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:.

•Expendableitemswhichbecomewomduringnormaluse, suchas blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts,etc.

•Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,orglass.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageor acci-

dentor thefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedin

theowner'smanual.

•Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialorrentalpurposes.

LIMITED90 DAYWARRANTYON BATTERY

Forninety(90) daysfrom dateofpurchase,ifanybatteryincludedwiththisridingequip-

mentprovesdefectivein materialorworkmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat-

terywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethe batteryat nocharge. In-homewarranty

serviceonyourCraftsmanridingequipmentisavailableat no chargefor 30 daysfrom

thedateofpurchase.Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter.After30 daysfromthe

dateofpurchase,warrantyserviceisavailablebytakingyourCraftsmanridingequip-

menttoyournearestSearsServiceCenter.(In-homewarrantyservicewillstillbe avail-

able after30 daysfrom thedateofpurchasebuta standardtripchargewillapply).This

warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductisintheUnitedStates.ThisWarrantygivesyou

specificlegalrights, andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichmayvaryfrom stateto

state.

Sears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as recks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear ofother people

befO_ mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Do notmowin reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbeforeand whilebacking.

•Beawareofthe mowerdischargedirec-

tionanddo notpointitat anyone.Do

notoperatethemowerwithouteither

theentiregrasscatcherortheguardin

place.

•Slowdownbeforetuming.

•Never leavea running machineunat-

tended.Alwaystumoffblades,set park-

ingbrake,stopengine,and remove

keysbeforedismounting.

•Tum offbladeswhennotmowing.

•Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute.

•Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificial

light.

•Do notoperatethemachinewhileunder

theinfluenceof alcoholor drugs.

•Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnear or

crossingroadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunload-

ingthe machineintoa trailerortruck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesare a majorfactor relatedtoloss-

of-controland tipoveraccidents,which

canresultinsevereinjuryor death.All

slopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannot

backuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyon

it, donot mowit.

DO:

•Mow upand downslopes,notacross.

• Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

•Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneven

terraincouldovertumthemachine.Tall

grasscanhideobstacles.

•Useslowspeed.Choosea lowgearso

thatyouwillnothavetostopor shift

whileon theslope.

•Followthemanufacturer'srecommen-

dationsfor wheelweightsorcounter-

weightstoimprovestability.

•Useextracare withgrasscatchersor

otherattachments.These canchange

the stabilityofthemachine.

•Keepall movementon theslopesslow

andgradual.Donot makesudden

changesinspeedordirection.

•Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.If

tireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

andproceedslowlystraightdownthe

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturnonslopesunlessnecessary,

andthen,turnslowlyandgradually

downhill,ifpossible.

• Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.The mowercouldsud-

denlytumoverifa wheel isoverthe

edge ofaclifforditch,or ifanedge

cavesin.

•Doz_ow,Qn wet grass.Reduced

tractioncouldcausesliding.

•Do nottrytostabilizethemachineby

puttingyourfootontheground.

• Donotusegrasscatcheron steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscan occuriftheoperator

is notalerttothepresenceofchildren.

Childrenare oftenattractedtothe

machineandthemowingactivity.Never

assumethatchildrenwillremainwhere

you lastsawthem.

• Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingarea

andunderthewatchfulcare ofanother

responsibleadult.

•Bealsrtandrummachineoffifchildren

enterthe area.

•Beforeand whenbacking,lookbehind

anddownforsmallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildren.They mayfall off

andbe seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safe machineoperation.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethe

machine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,or otherobjects

thatmayobscurevision.

SERVICE

•Useextracareinhandlinggasolineand

otherfuels.They areflammable and

vaporsare explosive.

Use onlyanapprovedcontainer.

- Never removegascapor addfuel

withtheenginerunning.Allowen-

ginetocoolbeforerefueling.Donot

smoke.

- Never refuelthemachineindoors.

- Neverstorethe machineorfuel

containerInsidewhere thereisan

openflame, suchas a waterheater.

• Neverrun a machineinsideaclosed

area.

•Keepnutsandbolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tightand keepequip-

mentingoodcondition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•Keepmachinefree ofgrass,leaves,or

otherdebrisbuild-up.Clean oilorfuel

spillage.Allowmachinetocoolbefore

stodng.

•Stopand inspecttheequipmentifyou

strikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,

beforerestarting.

•Nevermake adjustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerunning.

•Grasscatchercomponentsare subject

towear, damage,and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectstobethrown.Frequently

checkcomponentsand replacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedparis,

when necessary.

Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.

Wraptheblade(s)orweargloves,and

useextracautionwhenservicing them.

Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustand serviceas required.

•Besurethearea isclearofotherpeople

beforemowing.Stopmachineifanyone

entersthearea.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Donot mowin reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbeforeand whilebacking.

•Nevercarrychildren.They mayfall off

and be seriouslyinjuredor interferewith

safe machineoperation.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingarea

and underthewatchfulcareofanother

responsibleadult.

•Bealertandturnmachineoffifchildren

enterthearea.

•Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehind

and downfor smallchildren.

•Mow upanddownslopes(15" Max), not

across.

•Removeobstaclessuchas rooks,tree

limbs,etc.

• Watchfor holes,ruts,orbumps.Uneven

terraincouldovertumthemachine.Tall

grasscanhideobstacles.

•Useslowspeed.Choosea lowgearso

thatyou willnothavetostopor shift

whileontheslope.

•Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.If

tireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

and proceedslowlystraightdownthe

slope.

•Do notturnonslopesunlessnecessary,

andthen,turnslowlyand gradually

downhill,ifpossible.

,_Look for thissymbolto pointoutimpor-

tantsafetyprecautions.ItmeansCAU-

TION!!!BECOMEAWARE!!!YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED. _.,÷

,_CAUTION: In ordertopreventacciden-

talstartingwhensettingup,transporting,

adjustingormakingrepairsalwaysdiscon-

nectsparkplugwireandplacewirewhere

itcannot contactsparkplug.

_WARNING: The engineexhaustfrom

thisproductcontainschemicalsknownto

theStateofCalifomiatocausecancer,

birthdefects,or.otherreproductiveharm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30

(API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 10W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/RLTER: 4.0PINTS

WK_FILTER:3.5PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion J19LM

GAP: .030") STD361458-

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): 1sr 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.3

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.5

6TM 6.0

REVERSE: 1.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 20

MIN. CCA:240

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchase

ofa Craftsman Tractor. Ithasbeen

designed,engineeredandmanufactured

to giveyouthebestpossibledependability

and performance.

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyou

cannoteasilyremedy,pleasecontactyour

nearestSearsAuthorizedServiceCenter.

We havecompetent,well-trainedtechni-

ciansand thepropertoolstoserviceor

repairthistractor.

Pleasereadand retainthismanual.The

instructionswillenableyoutoassemble

and maintainyourtractorproperly.Always

observethe "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASearsMaintenanceAgreementisavail-

able onthisproduct.Contactyournearest

Searsstorefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,AWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with aspark

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.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Parts Bag contentsshownfullsize

(1) Large Rat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x I

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Knol_

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

_. (2) Weld _.

Nuts #10

(2) Washers

3/16 x3/4 x 16 Gauge

liltlliillllliillllillll

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

(2) Lock

Washers #10

(2) Hex Bolts 114-20x3/4

@(2) Hex

(2) Lock Nuts

Washers 1/4 1/4-20

Parts packedseparately in.carton

Manual

(2) Shoulder

Seat

Plate

Video

Cassette

Steering

Boot

Parts Bag Steering

Wheel

Bolts

_(2) Center-

lockNuts

(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Parts Bag contentsnotshownfull size

(2) Front LinkAssemblies

Steering Wheel

Adapter

/_ _St_ri_g Insert

_).._ I 1 (2) Keys

(2) LatchHook

Assemblys

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeand properoperationofyourtractor

allpartsandhardwareyouassemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Usethe correcttools

as necessarytoinsurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyoubegin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

Asocketwrenchsetwillmakeassembly

easier.Standardwrenchsizesyouneed

arelistedbelow.

(1) 9/16"wrench (1) 3/4"Socketw/

(2) 7/16"wrenches driverachet

(2) 1/2"wrench (1) PhillipsScrew-

(1) 3/4"wrench driver

(1) Utilityknife (1) Tirepressure

(1)Pliers gauge

Whenrightorlefthandismentionedin

thismanual,itmeans,from yourpointo!

view,whenyouare intheoperatingposi-

tion(seatedbehindthesteeringwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers ofshipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and package materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLEEXTENSION SHAFTAND

BOOT - --

•Slideextensionshaftontolowersteer-

ingshaft.Alignmountingholesinexten-

sionand lowershaftsand install5/16

hexboltandIocknut."13ghtensecurely.

IMPORTANT:Tightenboltand nutsecure-

lyto 18-22 ft. Ibs.torque.

•Placetabsofsteeringbootovertab

slotsindashandpushdowntosecure.

INSTALLSTEERING WHEEL

•Positionfrontwheelsofthetractorso

theyare pointingstraightforward.

•Slide_eedng wheeladapterontosteer-

ing'sh_aftextension.

•Positionsteeringwheel socrossbars

are horizontal(leftto dght)and slide

insidebootand ontoadapter.

•Assemblelargeflat washer,3/8 lock

washer,3/8hexboltand tightensecurely.

•Snapsteeringwheelinsertintocenter

ofsteeringwheel.

•Removeprotectivematerialsfromtrac-

tor hoodandgrill.

IMPORTANT:Checkforand removeany

staplesinskidthatmaypuncturetires

wheretractoristo rolloffskid.

Insert

Wheel

Extension Adapter

ha.

5/16Locknut.___

LowerSteering...._ _" :_"---,

Sh . ,"--'-5" "","

\,_/ ,, t

"--._ .,-.

".._..:. ,,"

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation sectionfor location and

function of controls)

• Pressliftleverplungerand raiseattach-

mentliftleverto itshighestposition.

•Releaseparkingbrakebydepressing

clutch/brakepedal.

•Placefreewheelcontrolin freewheeling

position todisengagetransmission(See

"TOTRANSPORT"intheOperation

sectionofthismanual).

•Rolltractorbackwardsoffskid.

• Removebandingholdingdischarge

guardupagainsttractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

clental grounding.

•Remove cardboard packing from seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

•Open battery box door and remove pro-

tective plastic.

• Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps.

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat wash-

er, lock washer and hex nut as shown.

Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut. Tighten securely.

Discard Terminal

.i_ Proctec_ve Caps

Lock Washer Flat

Washer

. Hex Hex

Positive =Negative

(Red) Cable (Black)Cable

•Close batteryboxdoor.Open battery

box doorfor:.

• inspection forsecureconnections

(totightenhardware).

•Inspectionfor corrosion.

•Testingbattery.

•Jumping(ifrequired).

•Periodiccharging.

Seat Pan

Battery

Box Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do nottighten.

•Lower seat intooperating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt _._..

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

Thetiresonyourtractorwereovednflated

atthefactoryforshippingpurposes.

Correcttirepressureisimportantforbest

cuttingperformance.

• ReducetirepressuretoPSIshownin

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See thefiguresthatareshownfor replac-

ingmotionandmowerbladedrivebeltsin

theServiceandAdjustmentssectoinof

thismanual.Verifythatthebeltsare mut-

edcorrectly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryou learnhowto operateyourtrac-

tor,checktoseethatthebrakeisproperly

adjusted.See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in

theServiceandAdjustmentssectionof

thismanual.

INSTALLMULCHER PLATE

•Installtwolatchhookstomulcherplate

usingscrew,washer,lockwasher,and

weldnutas shown.

NOTE: Pre-assembleweldnutto latch

hookbyinsertingweldnutfromthetop

withhookpointingdown.

• Tightenhardwaresecurely.

•Raiseandholddeflectorshieldin up-

rightposition.

•Placefront ofmulcherplateoverfrontof

mowerdeckopeningandslideinto

place,asshown.

•Hookfront latchinto-holeonfront of

mowerdeck.

•Hookrearlatchintoholeon backof

mowerdeck.

Weld NutFrom

The Top

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut

Latch

HookPoints

Down

Latch

Hook

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Lock Washer

Washer

Screw

Latch

Hooks

_CAUTION: Donotremovedischarge

guardfrom mower.Raiseand holdguard

whenattachingmulcherplate andallowit

to restonplatewhileinoperation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simplyremovemulcherplate andstorein

a safeplace.Yourmowerisnowreadyfor

dischargingor installationofoptional

grasscatcheraccessory.

NOTE: It isnotnecessarytochange

blades.The mulcherbladesare designed

for dischargingandbaggingalso.

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