Craftsman 917.27223 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

20 HP

ELECTRIC START

48" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272230

•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

5 am - 5 pro, Mort -Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation ............................................ 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED 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 instructionsin the owner's

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

matedal or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returningyour

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

productis 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, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, includingbut not limitedto, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the dding equipment, impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaf'_,or over speeding the engine.

•Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but 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 oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A productis "used for

commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household

dwellingsor in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding

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

battery will not hold acharge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty

service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to

your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip

charge willapply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME

WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800--4-MY-HOME

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

may vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet and

throwingobjects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructionscould resultin

sedous injury or death.

I.GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructionsin 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 rocks,

toys wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the bade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always leek down

and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

directionand do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

•Slow down before fuming.

•Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

_arking brake, stop engine, and remove

eys before dismounting.

• Tum off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•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 intoa trailer or

truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

i/aearsand above, are involvedin a

rge percentage of dding mower-

related injudes. These ol_erators

should evaluate their abihty to operate

the dding mower safely enough to

protectthemselves and others from

serious injury.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hotexhaust / engine parts and bum.

Do not allow the mower deck to plow

leaves or other debris which can cause

build-upto occur. Clean any oilor fuel

spillage before operating or stodng the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

I1.SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe in ury or death. All slopes

require extra cauton. fyou caneot back up

the slope or if youfeel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

DO_

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs,etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you willnot have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of 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

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn sloWlyand gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

•Do not mow near drep-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turnover if a wheel is over

the edge of acliffor ditch,or if an edge

caves in.

•De not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilizethe machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

III.CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperator

isnetalerttothepresenceofchildren.

Childrenareoftenattractedtothe

machineand the mowing activity. Never

assume that chitdrenwill remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and rum machine off ifchildren

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be sedously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, 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 cool before refueling. Do

notsmoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a clo_

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially bl

attachment belts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regl

•Keep machine free of grass, leaw

other debds build-up. Clean oil o

spillage. Allow machine to cool I_

stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if

strike an cbjoct. Repair, if necass=

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repair

with the engine running.

•Grass catcher componentsare su

to wear, damage, and detedoratio

which could expose moving parts

allow objects tobe thrown. Frequ

check components and replace w

manufacturer's recommended par

wt3en necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves,

use extra cautionwhen servicing

•Check brake operation frequently

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult. 4

•Be alert and turn machine off if ch

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look I_

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 °M_

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks,

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, orbumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obsl

• Useslowspeed.Choosealowgearso

thatyouwillnothavetostoporshift

whileontheslope.

•Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction,disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turnon slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowlyand gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

ALook for this symbol to point out

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERT!!T YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

A_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_kCAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

ACAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specificationsof the manufacturerof

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate onlyat the lowest

possiblespeed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a !oad, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

AWARNING: Engine exhaust some of its

const tuents, and certa n vehcle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer

and birthdefects or other reproductive

harm.

A,WARNING: Battery posts terminals

and reated accessories conta n sad and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE10W30(above32°F)

(PI-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30(below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED

(MPH): 1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE:FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 45-55 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you expedenca any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears or other qualified

service center. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools

toservice or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'.

REPAIR AGREEMENT

ARepair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, cadng for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructionsunder "Mainte-

nance"and "Storage" sectionsof this

owner's manual.

_.WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-cevered, brash-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark an'ester 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 Cede).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark attester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service

center. (See REPAIR PARTS sectionof

this manual).

SteeringWheel

Steenng

Wheel

Insert Steenng Sleeve

Seat

"_'_J (1) Washer

_' 17/32x 1-3/16x 12

(1)Knob_Gauge

Mower

(5) Retainer Spdngs

(double loop) - _ (1)Front Plate

_(2)Flanged

v(::_ Pins

(2) Retainer Spnngs (single loop)

(4) Shoulder Bolt _,_ (4) Clevis Pins

(4) Retainer Springs (4)Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16

(double loop)

(2) Locknuts 5/16-18

-- _l _1_._ I Nose Roller

IIIIIIIIIIlllllllhlllil/ .o,,er

= (2)Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 ""_ N_cekets (2) Washers

17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

I Key Slope Sheet '

Cassette ForFuture Use

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactory with exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operationof your

tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the

correcttools as necessary to Insure proper tightness Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier Standard wrench sizes you need

are hsted below.

(1) 9/16" Wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/

(1) 1/2"wrench ddve ratchet

(1) Utility knife (1) Pliers

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When nght or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, It means, from your pointof

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from shipping carton.

2 Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels fiat.

3 Remove mower and package maten-

als.

4 Check for any additional loose parts

or boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove lock nut and large fiat washer

from steenng shaft

2 Positionfront wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Positionsteering wheel so cross bars

are honzontal (left to nght) and slide

onto steedng wheel adapter

5 Secure steering wheel to steedng

shaft with lock nut and large fiat

washer previously removed Tighten

securely.

6 Snap steedng wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

7. Remove protective materials from

tractor heed and grill

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid

SteenngWheel

I_ _nsert LockNut

_ fF_-_-._ Washer

SteenngWheel'_

_/ Adaptor

Seer ng _ t .',-_-._- "."

Shaft_. =_._.< -'_",.1','.

,. ,... ,, ,,,

Stee,,n,

Sleeve -L_' ,,'. t !. ,,

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1, Liftheed to raised position,

NOTE: If thisbattery is putinto service

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 MAINTE-

NANCE section ofthis manual for

charging instruchons)

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment

knob

1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat totractor

2. Pivotseatupwardandremovefrom

thecardboardpackingRemovethe

cardboardpackinganddiscard.

3. Placeseatonseatpansoheadof

shoulderbolt =spositionedover large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear oftractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely Do not tighten

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit In seat

7. Slide seat untila comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8 Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adlustment

knob securely. Seat

ShOulder

Bolt

Flat Washer

NOTE: You may now rollor dnve your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

Instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever 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 tractor forward off skid

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting read,

understand and fo ow a nstructions m

the Operation sectionof thB manual. Be

sure tractor is In a well-vent=!atedarea. Be

sure the area m front of tractor _sclear of

other people and objects

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed,

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat m operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake

4. Place gear shiftlever =nneutral (N)

position.

5. Press hftlever plunger and raise

attachment lif_lever to its h=ghest

position.

6 Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" poslbonand hold Move

gearshift leverto 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowlydrive tractor off skid.

9 Apply brake to stop tractor,set parking

brake and place gearsh=ftlever in

neutral position.

10.Turn =gn=t=onkey to "OFF" pos=tlon

Continue with the mstrections that follow.

ASSEMBLEGAUGEWHEELSTO

MOWERDECK

Thegaugewheelsare designed to keep

the mower deck in proper positionwhen

operating mower. Be sure they are

propedy adjusted to ensure optimum

mower performance.

1 Shde gauge wheel bar down into

bracket channel, Be sure that gauge

wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and

3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten

securely.

2. For ease of mower to tractor assem-

bly, raise gauge wheels to highest

pes=Uonand retain with clevis pins

and spnng retainers

NOTE: Adjustgauge wheels before

operating mower, See =TO ADJUST

GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation

section of this manual

Retainer

Spnng

P,n-_ \///_F.

3/8 Washer 3/8-16 Center

Locknut

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

1. Positionbrackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16

gauge washers, and nose roller

between deck mounting brackets as

shown. Be sure toposition brackets

on correct side, as shown

2 install hex belts and lock nuts as

shown. Tighten hardware securely

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabsare posi-

tioned in tab holes in deck brackets

NoseRoller

-_'_'_ ,Lock .

//j _'_ _ /Nut B"Bracket

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be suretractorisce level surfeceand mower

suspensionarms are raisedwithattachment

liftconbol.Engageparkingbrake.

1 Cut and remove ties secudng anti-

sway bar and belts. Swmg anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

2 Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to dght side of tractor

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

3, If equipped,turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise untilIt stops,

4 Lower mower linkagewith attachment

liftcontrol

5. Be sure belt tension rod Is in disen-

gaged pes_tton.

6. Install belt into electdc clutch pulley

groove.

7. Place the suspenston arms on

outward pointing deck ptns. Retam

with double loop retainer spring with

loops up as shown

8. Install front plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retatn with

single loop retainer spnngs as shown

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