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Owner's Manual
JCRRFTSMIIWI
LAWN TRACTOR
20.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
AutomaticTransmission
Model No.
917.272247
from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read
i]_ This product has a low emission engine which operates differently
and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
Read and follow all
1-800-659-5917
Safety Rules and Instructions
Sears Craftsman Help Line
before operating this equip-
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
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Maintenance ....................................... 15 Warranty ............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 19 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Storage ............................................... 28 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 29 Assem bly/Pre-Ope ration ...................... 7 Repair Parts ........................................ 34 Operation
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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. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely _II, WARNING: In order to prevent necessary. Always look down and accidental starting when setting up, behind before and while backing. transporting, adjusting or making repairs, • Be aware of the mower discharge always disconnect spark plug wire and direction and do no
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DO: • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven machine. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall • Use extra care when approaching blind grass can hide obstacles. corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that may obscure visio
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• Remove obstacles such as recks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine if • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn the • Never carry passengers or children machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. even with the blades off. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so • DO not mow in reverse unless abso- that you will not have to stop or shift lutely necessary. Always look down while on the slope. and beh
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Please read and retain this manual. The PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 4 Gallons and maintain your tractor properly. Always Capacity Unleaded observe the "SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT Oil Type SAE 10W30 A Repair Agreement is available on this (above 32°F) product. Contact your nearest Sears API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 store for details. (below 32°F) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Dil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.5 Pints • Read and observe the safety r
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before you begin. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of view, when you are in the operating posi- Adiostment tion (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Knob 1. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. NOTE: You may now roll or drive your 2. Remove packing materials. 3. Remove protective
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,/'CHECKLIST 6. Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle Before you operate your new tractor, we position. wish to assure that you receive the best 7. Release parking brake. performance and satisfaction from this 8. Slowly depress forward drive pedal Quality Product. and drive tractor off skid. Please review the following checklist: 9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set ,I All assembly instructions have been parking brake. completed. 10.Turn ignition key to "STO
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I',,I REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURS BATI]ERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER UFT LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH ENGAGF.O CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Light Switch Position Ignition Attachment Clutch Switch Switch Ammeter Drive Pedal ger Attachment Lift Lever Throttle .Reverse Drive Pedal Brake Freewheel Cruise Control Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR when leaving tractor to prevent TO SET PARKING BRAKE unauthorized use. Your tractor is equipped with an operator • Never use choke to stop engine. presence
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - • Grasp lift lever. • Press plunger with thumb and move disengage attachment clutch control• _,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower lever to desired position• The cutting height range is approxi- without either the entire grass catcher, on mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mowers so equipped, or the deflector measured from the ground to the blade shield in place. Attachment Lift tip with the engine not running. Attachment Clutch These heights are approximate and may Lever H
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NOTE: To protect hood from damage system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, when transporting your tractor on a truck start the engine and let it run until the fuel or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh secured to tractor. Use an appropriate fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, tions for additional information. etc.). Never use engine or carburetor cleaner TOWING CAR
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5. Shut off engine and set parking brake. the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the 6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission control in slowly. This may require an engaged" position (See "TO TRANS- engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending PORT' in this section of manual). 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. on the temperature. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP After the engine is running, move
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MA,NTENANC SCR DU' "" Check Brake Operation _ _V' Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems _VW Check for Loose Fasteners II_s V # Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i3 g Clean Battery and Terminals I_ / Check Transaxle Cooling (1_ CheCk V-Belts CheckEr_r_ O, L_ l/ V' Change Erlgine Oil (with oil filter) VWl,= V w NE Change lifter)Clean Air Engine Filter Oil (withOutOil _i _ G Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler/Spark An.ester EN Replace
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble blade bolt tighten bolt BRAKE OPERATION securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in treated. Mandrel highest gear, then brake must be ad- Trailing Assembly justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adju
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ENGINE NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not LUBRICATION attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Only use high quality detergent oil rated Adding or checking level of electrolyte is with API service classification SF-SJ. not necessary. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade TO CLEAN BA'I-I'ERY AND TERMINALS according to your expected operating Corrosion and dirt on the battery and temperature. terminals can cause the battery to "leak" SAE VISCOSITY GRAD
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN 8. Usegaugeon oil fill cap/dipstickfor checkinglevel. Insertdipstickintothe Air screen must be kept free of dirt and tubeand restthe oil fill capon the chaff to prevent engine damage from tube. Donot threadthe capontothe overheating. Clean with a wire brush or tubewhen taking reading. Keepoil compressed air to remove dirt and at "FULL"lineon dipstick. Tightencap stubborn dried gum fibers. ontothe tube securelywhen finished. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To ins
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CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a shortened of all gasoline, oil, etc. engine life. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depre
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 3. If equipped, tum height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked 4. Lower mower linkage with attachment on level ground such as a carport or lift control. garage. Make sure tires are properly 5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen- inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICA- gaged position. TIONS" section of this manual). If tires are 6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley over or underinflated, you will not properly groove.
