Craftsman 917.273012 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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20.0 HP

ELECTRIC STAP_

46" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.273012

• 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 pm, Mort-Sat

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

Warranty ............... ;_.; .o.;, ........................... 2

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

Product Spacifications ........................... 5

_l_ly ................................................ 8

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

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

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

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

Storage ................................................. 31

Troubleshooting.................................... 32

Repair Parts ......................................... 35

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, ifthis Craftsman RidingEquipment is main-

tainod, lubricated and tuned upaccording to the instructionsin the owner's manual,

Sears will repair or replace, free ofcharge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:.

• Expendable items which become wom dudng normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thoms, stumps, or glass.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improperstorage or acci-

dent or the failure to maintainthe equipment according to the instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

•Ridingequipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of pumhase, if any battery includedwith this dding equip-

ment proves defective in matedal or workmanship and our testingdetermines the bat-

tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at nocharge. In-home warranty

service on your Craftsman ridingequipment is available at no charge for30 days from

the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman ddingequip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will stillbe avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard tdp charge will apply). This

warranty applies onlywhile this productis in the United States. This Warranty gives you

specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to

state.

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

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be-_ure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop mp_hine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always lookdown and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point itat anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before tuming.

•Never leave a runningmachine unat-

tended. Always tum off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Tum oft 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 trafficwhen operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel 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 overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not 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 stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do _notmow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert tothe presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activ'dy.Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsibleadult.

•Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when becking, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriouely 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.

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 en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never storethe machine or fuel

container insidewhere there isan

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment belts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up.Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairswith

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replacewith

manufacturer's recommended pads,

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.

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.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly 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.

•Be alert and turn machine off 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 such as recks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

ALook for thissymbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONI!! BECOME AWAREI!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plugwire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

_WARNING: The engine exhaust from

thisproductcontainschemicals known to

the State of Californiato cause cancer,

birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SASOUNE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F) •

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED HI: LO:

MPH): 0.7 1.7

1,4 3.3

2.3 5.4

:IEVERSE: 0.9 2,1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS@ 3600 RPM

BATrERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: UlR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

clans and the proper tools to service or

repairthis tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement isavail-

able 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.

•Followthe instructionsunder =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor isequipped

with an intemal 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 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.

In the state of Caiifomia the above is

required by law (Section 4442 ofthe

Califomia 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 CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

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

(1) Knob

(2) Screws

#10 X 5/8 i t

(2) Washers L_

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge ,

(3) Retainer Springs

(Double Loop)

(4) Retainer Springs

Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contentsnot shownfullsize

Seat

Steering Wheel

Manual

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Cassette

Mulcherj/_

Plate _

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Parts Bag

(2) Shoulder

Bo;ts

Q(2)Washers3/S

• x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

(2) Centedock

(2) Keys Nuts (2) Gauge

Wheels

(°i', ,,

_t U (2)Lat_Hook

Assemblies

) FrontLinkAssemblies

Steering

Wheel Insert Steering

Slope Sheet Sleeve

SteedngSleeve

Extension

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.ToensuresafeandproperoperationofYourtractor

allpartsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

asnecessarytoinsurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebefore you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

Asocket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w!

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your pointof

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 7).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping 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

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large

flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steer-

ing shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat

washer pre_ously removed. Tighten

securely.

Wheel Insert

_Hex Bolt

_....s Lock Washer

Large Flat

Washer

Steering

Steering Wheel

Wheel Adapter

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid,

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECKBATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

• 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. (See 'BA'I-I'ERY* in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for charg-

ing instructions).

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INSTALL SEAT

Adjustseat 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 not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutcWbrake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving itsadjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

AdjustmentKnob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Correct tire pressure is importantfor best

cuttingperformance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" onpage

5 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your tractor,

check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT:Checkbeltforproperrout-

inginallmowerpulleygrooves.Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the

right hand front mower bracket and dght

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer spdngs as

shown.

•Install second front link in left hand

front suspension bracket only and

retain with single loop retainer spdng as

shown.

•Tum height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

•Place the left hand suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown,

•Slide left side of mower back and install

the unattached front link in top hole of

the left hand front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring

as shown.

•Place the right hand suspension arm on

Shoulder

Bolt

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop

Retainer Spdng

(Inward pointing

deck pins)

inward poinUngdeck pin. If necessary,

rockand raise frontof mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spdng with loops down as shown.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loopretainer spdng.

Tum height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

Raise mower to highestposition.

Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the

Operation section of this manual).

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

ddve belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

Suspension

Arms Front

Front Mower

Bracket

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliers for

Retainer Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Sp.ring

Anti-Sway

Bar Idler

Pulley Discharge Guard

Loop

Retainer Springs

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