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Owner’s Manual
LAWN TRACTOR
18.5 HP, 42” Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.27581
02494
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner’s Manual.
For answers to your questions about
IMPORTANT:
this product, Call:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
op erat ing this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Sears
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................................. 2 Maintenance......................................... 17 Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Service and Adjustments...................... 21 Product Specifi cations............................ 6 Storage................................................. 27 Assembly/Pre-Operation ........................ 8 Troubleshooting .................................... 28 Operation.............................
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SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is ca pa ble of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the fol low ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Never direct discharged material WARNING: In order to prevent ac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging ci den tal starting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs, Material may ricochet back toward the always dis con nec
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SAFETY RULES Never carry children, even with the II. SLOPE OPERATION blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If suddenly appear in the mowing area you cannot back up the slope or if you feel for anot
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SAFETY RULES Remove gas-powered equipment from Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible, then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipment with a portable debris. Allow machine to cool before container, rather than from a gasoline storing. dispenser nozzle. If you strike a foreign object, stop and Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim inspec
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laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS should be maintained in effective working Gasoline 3.5 order by the operator. Capacity and Unleaded In the state of California the above is re- Type: Regular quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) nia Public Resources Code). Other states (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F) may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands
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UNASSEMBLED PARTS SteeringWheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot (1) 5/16 Lock Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 4 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet 7
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you as sem ble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as nec es sary to in sure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR Insert ASSEMBLY 5/16 Hex Bolt A socket wrench set will make assembly 5/16 Lock Washer easier. Stan dard wrench sizes you need are listed below
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02173 6. Lower seat into operating position and NOTE: You may now roll or drive your sit in seat. tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position instruction below to remove the tractor is reached which allows you to press from the skid. clutch/brake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its ad- TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See just ed position. Op er a tion section for location and 9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment function of
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ✓CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were over in - Before you operate and enjoy your new fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es. trac tor, we wish to assure that you receive Correct tire pressure is important for best the best per formance and sat is fac tion cutting performance. from this Quality Prod uct. Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in Please review the following checklist: “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section ✓ All assembly instructions have been
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HIGH LOW FAST SLOW NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITIONSWITCH P REVERSE ENGINEON ENGINESTART PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE PARKINGBRAKE ENGINEOFF OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM(ROS) FUEL OILPRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD OVERTEMP MOWERHEIGHT MOWERLIFT LIGHT 15 15 ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT SLOPEHAZARDS CLUTCHDISENGAGED CLUTCHENGAGED DANGER,KEEPHANDS KEEPAREACLEAR ANDFEETAWAY (
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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 ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Position Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Ammeter Lift Lever Light Switch Plunger Attachment Throttle/Choke Lift Lever Control Height Clutch/Brake Adjustment Pedal Indicator Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever 02817_lsw
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The op er a tion of any trac tor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Al ways wear safety glass es or eye shields while op er at ing your trac tor or per forming an y ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vi sion safe ty mask over 00155 spec ta cles or stan dard safety glass es. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOR in any position other than "STOP" will TO SET PARKING BRAKE cause the battery to
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01423 01994 For best cutting performance, grass over Attachment Lift Lever High Position 6 inches in height should be mowed Attachment twice. Make the fi rst cut relatively high; Clutch Lever the second to de sired height. Low “Engaged” Position Position TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are prop erly ad just ed “Disengaged” when they are slight ly off the ground when Position mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in pro
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See the WARNING: Do not drive up or down oil viscosity chart in the Main te nance hills with slopes great er than 15° and do sec tion of this man u al). not drive across any slope. Use the slope To change engine oil, see the Main te - guide at the back of this manual. nance section in this manual. Choose the slowest speed before start- ADD GASOLINE ing up or down hills. Avoid stopping or
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5. Insert key into ignition and turn key MOWING TIPS clockwise to start position and release Mower should be properly leveled for key as soon as engine starts. Do best mowing performance. See “TO not run starter continuously for more LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the than fi fteen sec onds per minute. If the Service and Adjustments section of this engine does not start after several manual. attempts, move throt tle control to fast The left hand side of mower should be position, wait a
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maint_sch-tractore.new1 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems T Check for Loose Fasteners R 5 A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 3 C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level 4 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1,2 Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2 E Clean Air Filte
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CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) TRACTOR SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- When the engine is running with the ig- fo rm ing any main te nance. nition switch in the engine "ON" position BRAKE OPERATION and the at tach ment clutch is engaged, If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to shift into stop at highest speed in high est gear on a reverse should shut off the engine. level, dry concrete or paved surface, then When the engine is running
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The blade can be sharpened with a fi le V-BELTS or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Check V-belts for deterioration and wear to sharpen while on the mower. after 100 hours of operation and replace To check blade balance, you will need a if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone Re place belts if they begin to slip from balancer. (When using a cone bal anc er, wear. follow the in struc tions supplied with bal anc er.) ENGINE NOTE: D
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02698 00667 3. Un lock drain valve by pushing inward Handle slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clock wise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. Cover 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the Cartridge cap onto the end of the drain valve. 7. Refi ll engine with oil through oil fi ll dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfi ll. Pre
