Craftsman 917.273223 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN+

24.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.273223

• Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

• Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

aboutthis product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

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

Assembly .............................................. 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

Repair Parts ........................................ 36

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 instructions in the owner's

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

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

C'raftsman 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 punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs 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,

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 instructions con-

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.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY 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 a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. 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.

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.

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructions 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 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 look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and 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 turning.

•Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

•Turn 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 into a trailer or

truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

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 overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

•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 not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try 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 to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. 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

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 operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, 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

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

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 closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• 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 object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

° Never make adjustments or repairs

with 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 replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

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 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.

•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 rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obsta-

cles.

•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.

•If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEAWARE!flYOUR

_FETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on aslope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

_YwOur tractor.

ARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OILTYPE

API-SF/SG/SH):

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 10W30

(ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OILCAPAClTY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS

W/O FILTER: 4.0PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030") RCl 2YC

GROUND FORWARD: 5.8

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of aCraftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible depend-

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians 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 properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Sears Repair 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, 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

unimproved 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 opera-

tor.

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).

Steering Sleeve

Extension

Steering Wheel

Seat

Steering Wheel Insert

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer

17/32 x1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Knob

____, Mower

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Brackets Gauge Wheels (4) Adjusting Bar

_ _ _(12) Cr°wnl°ckNuts(_

5/16-18

(12) Carriage Bolts

5/16-18 x 5/8 (4) Wheels

(4) Locknut 3/8-16 _(_

_ _ 4) Washers

3/_ x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

(4) Shoulder Bolt

(4) Clevis Pin_

(4) Reta.iner.S, prings I O

taouDle ioop_

Video Cassette

F-3

Keys

€(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your

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

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before

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) Pliers

(1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right 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

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

AI-FACH 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

steering 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 previously removed.

Tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

_--_ Wheel Insert

---- Hex Bolt

_,-----Lock Washer

_teerlng _ • .

^- • Large Flat

Wheel__ wasner

_/Steedng Wheel

•_/_ Adapter

Steering

Sleeve _-..._::::=:--Tabs

Extension

Steedng Shaft

Steering

Sleeve

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into 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

Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

'"_'_ """ Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

•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

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in =transmis-

sion engaged" position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to =OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND

BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are

properly adjusted to ensure optimum

mower performance.

•Attach front gauge wheel brackets

marked front left (FL), front right (FR)

to mower deck using (3) carriage bolts

and (3) Iocknuts. For ease of installa-

tion do not tighten Iocknuts until all

carriage bolts have been installed.

•Attach rear gauge wheel brackets

marked rear left (R L), rear right (RR)

to mower deck using (3) carriage bolts

and (3) Iocknuts. For ease of installa-

tion do not tighten Iocknuts until all

carriage bolts have been installed.

•Slide 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.

•Adjust gauge wheels to highest

position for ease of mower deck

assembly.

•Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the operation

section of this manual.

Spdng Nut

Adjusting

Bar

Shoulder \

GauB°ltge_

3/8

Bolts

Center Locknut

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

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

•Install one front link in top hole of the

L.H. front mower bracket and L.H, front

suspension bracket. Retain with two

single loop retainer springs as shown.

•Install second front link in R.H, front

suspension bracket only and retain

with single loop retainer spring as

•shown.

•Slide right side of mower back and

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointing

deck pins:

Suspension

Arms

install link in top hole of R.H. front

mower bracket. Retain with single

loop retainer spring as shown.

Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

Place the suspension arms on inward

pointing deck pins. It necessary, rock

and raise front of mower to align deck

pins with the holes in suspension

arms. Retain with double loop retainer

springs with loops down as shown.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

Turn height adjustment knob clock-

wise to remove slack from mower

suspension.

Raise deck to highest position.

Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation

section of this manual.

Front

Suspension

Front Mower

Bracket

Front Link

Gauge Wheel

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Loop

Retainer Spring Discharge

Bar

Idler Pulley

Down

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