Craftsman ELECTRIC START 917.27108 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

rRRFTSMRN"

16.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No

917.271080

•Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

•Repair Parts

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CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answersto your questions

aboutthis product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5am - 5 pm, Mort- Sat

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

Visit our Craftsman Website: www, sears.com/craftsman

Warranty ........... :..................................... 2

Safety Rules ..,..._.;;:.:-,,._ ....................... 2

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

AssembLy..:........._.....:i_..:: ...................... 8

Operation ......i:......._:...._........................ 11

Maintenance SchedUle ......................... 18

Maintenance ......................................... 18

Service and Adjustments...................... 22

Storage ................................................. 28

Troubleshooting ....................... ;............29

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

Pads Ordering ....................... Back Cover

LIMITEDTWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,

Sears will repail" o1_replace free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship. _ .

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

• Tire replacement or:repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in

the owner's manual.

• 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 equip-

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat-

tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty

'service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from

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

date of purchase, warranty service isavailable by taking your Craftsman riding equip-

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 trip charge will apply). This

warranty applies only while 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 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.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion 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 arunning machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or uncloggingchute.

•Mow only in daylightor 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 unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can resultin severe injuryor death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or ifyou 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 obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while onthe 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 straightdown the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, ifpossible.

•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 notmo_ on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachineby

puttingyour 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 o! 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 o! 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 forsmall 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

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 store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never runa machine inside a dosed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment botts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good concr_on.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine tocool before

stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment ifyou

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

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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 replace with

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.

Adjustand service as required.

•Be sure the area isclear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine ifanyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always lookdown 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 ofthe mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsibleadult.

•Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and downfor 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 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 straightdown the

slope.

•Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, ifpossible.

_,Look forthis symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONl!! BECOME AWARE!!f YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_LCAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal startingwhen setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plugwire and place wire where

itcannot contact spark plug.

A, WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this productcontains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOUNE 125 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W30

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

_AP: .040")

_ALVE CLEARANCE: NOTADJUSTABLE

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0 -5.5

IMPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT.' 14 PSI

I_IEAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15 AMPS @3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

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-

cians and the proper tools to service 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'.

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

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, 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 a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). If a spark arrester isused, 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

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) Large Rat Washer

O(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18x 1-1/4 @(1) Locknut

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5116-t8

©(1) Knob

(1) Washer

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

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

(2) WeldNuts#10

_(2) Lock

Washers #10

i_ (2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16

Gauge

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat Video

4_ ca'_ett'_e_

,r--1

Mulcher

Plate ,,// /

Steering

Parts Bag contents not shown fullsize

(2) La_h Hook

Assemblies

Steering

Wheallnsed

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Wheel teedng

Manual Parts Bag

Slope Sheet

<_ (2) Keys

Steenng o

Extension

Sha_

Yournewtractorhasbeen 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

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listedbelow.

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

(1) Pliers drive ratchet

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

(1) Utility knife driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When rightor lefthand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

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 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

allfour corners of shippingcarton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

AI"rACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs, torque.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointingstraight forward.

•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

iosition steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

.._.._._- Insert

_%_---._ 3/8 Hex Bolt

-_"-"-- 3/8 Lockwasher

Large Fla_'___;

Washer I_--)

.___ Steering

Steering Wheel _ Boot

Tabs

5/ sx

Lnw=, ,,_, '": -'- --ab

Steering __ ",_

Shaft _.... _,= Slots

_... ._,/"

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that maypuncture tires

where tractor is to roll offskid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

iPress lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to itshighest position.

Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECKBATTERY

• Liftseatpanto raisedpositionandopen

batteryboxdoor.

•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 "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section ofthis manual for charging

instructions).

Battery Label

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard pecking on seat pan.

Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

issemble adjustment knob and fiat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until acomfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down,

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

Ipositlon.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder Bolt

Adjustment

Knob Flat

Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires onyour tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cuttingperformance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

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 and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor,check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

usingscrew, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Preoassemble weld nut to latch

hook by insertingweld nut from the top

with hook pointingdown.

• Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in ulP

right position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

Weld Nut From Hook Points

The Top \Down

Lock

Weld Washer

Screw

Latch Latch

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Nut •

LookWasher

Washer

'_._ Screw

Deflector

Shield

.atch Hooks

_,CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and holdguard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installationof optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It isnot necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

_' All assembly instructionshave been

completed,

_/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

v' Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

v' Seat isadjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tireswere

overinflated at the factory).

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best

cuttingresults. ('13resmust be properly

inflated for leveling).

Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

andinside all belt keepers.

Check wiring. See that all connections

are stillsecure and wires are properly

clamped.

Before driving tractor,be sure free-

wheel contro/is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRAGTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank isfilled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

4' Become familiar with all controls- their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

,/ It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmissionpurging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

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