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Operator's Manual
GA E TRACTO
26.0 HP,* 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28947
• EspaSol,#.36
This product has a tow emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual,
IMPORTANT:
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
Read and follow all Safety
1-800-659-5917
Rules and Instructions before
Sears Craftsman Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon -
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Warranty ........................................................ 2 Maintenance ........................................... 2'1 Safety Rules ............................................ 3 Service and Adjustments ........................ 26 Product Specifications ............................. 6 Storage .................................................. 31 Assembly!P re-Operation ......................... 8 Troubleshooting ..................................... 32 Operation ........................
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_DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result m serious injury or death, ,_WARNING: in order to prevent acciden- • Neverdirect discharged materialtoward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone. Avoid discharging material adjusting or making repairs, always discon- against a wall or obstruction. Material nect spark plug wire and place wire where may ricochet back toward the o
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g. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with safe control and tip-over accidents, which can machine operation° Children who have result in severe injury or death. Operation been given rides inthe past may suddenly on all slopes requires extra caution. If you appear in the mowing area for another cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy ride and be run over
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• Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and of the fueltank or containeropeningat inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot before restarting. usea nozzlelock-opendevice. • Never make any adjustments or repairs , lffuelisspilledonclothing,changecloth- with the engine running. ing immediately. . Check grass catcher components and the • Neveroverfillfueltank.Replacegascap discharge chute frequently and replace andtightensec
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons Congratulations on making a smart purchase. and Type: Unleaded Regular Your new Craftsman@ product is designed Oil Type SAE 10W30(above 32°F) and manufactured for years of dependable (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30(below 32°F) operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having Oil Capacity: Wi Filter: 64 oz a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Spark Plug:
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Mower Front Wheel (1) Wheel __ Q (1) Locknut 3/8416 _] (1) Shoulder B0lt_ (1) t-1/40_D, Washer Mower (1) Front Link _L, (5) Large Retainer Springs o_ 7/16 (t) 3/40.Do Washers (1) Anti-Swar Bar (2) Small Retainer Springs - 5/!6 (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (5) 1-3/1 60.D. Washers Slope Sheet (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use 411111
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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 ensure proper tightness_ TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a comfortable position is reached A socket wrench set will make assembly which allows you to press clutch/brake easier.
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TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND ,_CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. 3_ POSITION MOWER Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it and engage in lowest position. Lift lever is • located on left side of fender. will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield (Q) to the righL Li_ Front Lever ire 2o ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT OF MOWER Transaxle Back Q_ Deflector Shield 4, SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR • Bring belt
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. Pivot the integrated washer end of anti- sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower. Insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). Move mower as needed to insert integrated washer end of bar into rear mower bracket (D). . Secure with small washer and small retainer spring as shown. A. Mower Side Suspension Arms Q. Deflector Shield 5, INSTALL ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) ANTI-SWAY BAR (S) Towards Towards Transaxle Mower Deck 90° End Integrated W
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9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M) o Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L). • install beltonto engine clutch pulley (M) o C, Rear Lift Link(s) V D, D, Right Righ _Side Rear Mower Bracket I 'U. Hole 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) • Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward, IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing o From front of tractor, insert rod end of in al! mower pulley grooves and under front link (E) through front hole in tractor mandrel covers, front susp
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were over-inflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct Before you operate 'your new tractor, we tire pressure is important for best cutting wish to assure that you receive the best performance° performance and satisfaction from this • Reducetire pressure to PS1shown ontires, Quality Product. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS Please review the following checklist: For best cutting results, mower housing J' All assembly instructions have been sh
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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 REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE CRUISE CONTROL FORWARD PEDAL ®@@@@ A]TACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER_ KEEP HANDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY RU
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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, (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other attach- on and off° ments mounted to your tractor. (J) CRUISE CONTROL LEVER - Used to set (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the forward
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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 ENGINE - TO SET PARKING BRAKE • Move throttle control (D) between half and full speed (fast) position. Your tractor is equipped with an operator NOTE: Fail
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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The cutting height range is approximately I" to 4". The heights are measured from the The direction and speed of movement is ground to the blade tip with the engine not run- controlled by the forward and reverse drive ning. These heights are approximate and may pedals. vary depending upon soil conditions, height I. Start tractor and release parking brake. of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to ap- 2 Slowly depress forward(K) or r
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS Disengage attachment clutch control. _WARNtNG: DO not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower drive across any slope. Use the slope guide without either the entire grass catcher, on provided at the back of this manual. mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield • Choose the slowestspeed before starting (S) in place. up or down hills+ • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is a
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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called Service reminder shows the total number gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can of hours the engine has run and flashes to attract moisture which leads to separation indicate that the engine or mower needs ser- and formation of acids during storage. Acidic vicing. When service is required, the service gas can damage the fuel system of an engine reminder will flash for two hours. To service while in storage. To avoid engine prob
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PURGE TRANSMISSION 6o Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release _CAUTION: Never engage or disengage key as soon as engine starts. Do not run freewheel lever while the engine is running, starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute, if the engine does To ensure proper operation and performance, not start after several attempts, push it is recommended that the transmission be choke control in, wait a few minutes and purged before operating tract
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MOWING TiPS * Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting
