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Operator's Manual
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LAW TRACTO
46" Mower
24.0 HR*
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28928
• EspaSol, p. 34
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.
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
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Maintenance ........................................ 17 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 22 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 28 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Troubleshooting ................................... 29 Sears Service ........................ Back Cover 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 in serious injury or death. _,WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- • Never direct discharged materialtoward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material adjusting or making repairs, always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wire where may ricochet back toward th
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li. 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 in the past may suddenly on all slopes requires extra caution. If you appear in the mowing area for another cannot back up the slope or ifyou feel uneasy ride and be run over
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• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and of the fuel tank or container opening at inspectthe machine. Repair, if necessary, all times until fueling is complete. Do not before restarting. use a nozzle lock-open device. • Never make any adjustments or repairs • Iffuel is spilled on clothing, change cloth- with the engine running. ing immediately. • Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthe • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap discharge chute frequently an
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In the state of California the above is PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS required by law (Section 4442 of the Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons California Public Resources Code). Other and Type: Unleaded Regular states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- Oil Type: SAE 30 (above 32°F) rester for the muffler is available through API-SG-SL) SAE 5W30 (below 32°F your nearest Sears service center (See Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 64 oz. REPAIR PARTS manual). W/O Filter: 60 oz. REPAIR
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Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife LABEL Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeans when you are inthe operating position (seated behind the steeri
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,/CHECKLIST NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the Before you operate your new tractor, we skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below wish to assure that you receive the best to remove the tractor from the skid. performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. _l_ WARNING: Before starting, read, un- Please review the following checklist: derstand and follow all instructions in the J All assembly instructions have been com- Operation section of this manual. Be sure pleted. tractor
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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\1 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) ,t J; LIGHTS ON CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL ATTACH M ENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAF
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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. ® 03108 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights raise and lower the mower or other attach- on and off. ments
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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. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Move throttle control (D) between half TO SET PARKING BRAKE and full speed (fast) position. Your tractor is equipped with an operator NOTE: Fail
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when forward travel only. mower is at the desired cutting height in SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS operating position. Gauge wheels then The cruise control should only be used keep the deck in proper position to help while mowing or transporting on relatively prevent scalping in most terrain condi- smooth, straight surfaces. Other condi- tions.
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - TO OPERATE ON HILLS disengage attachment clutch control. ,_WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do _IbCAUTION: Do not operate the mower not drive across any slope. Use the slope without either the entire grass catcher, guide provided at the back of this manual. on mowers so equipped, or the deflector • Choose the slowest speed before start- shield (S) in place. ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopp
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called MENTS gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation Tow only the attachments that are recom- and formation of acids during storage. mended by and comply with specifications Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use of an engine while in storage. To avoid common sense when towing. Too heavy engine problems, the fuel system should of a load, while on a s
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COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50°F/10 ° 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move C and below) throttle control to slow position. Disen- 6. When engine starts, leave throttle gage parking brake. control in choke position until engine AUTION: At any time, during step warms up and begins to run roughly. 4, there may be movement of the drive Once rough running begins, immedi- wheels. ately move the throttle control to the 4. Depress forward drive pedal to full fast p
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MOWING TIPS • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- • Tire chains cannot be used when the sible fire hazard from dried clippings. mower housing is attached to tractor. Make first cut relatively high; the second • Mower should be properly leveled for to the desired height. best mowing performance. See "TO • Do not mow grass when it is wet. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Wet grass will plug mower and leave Service and Adjustments section of this undesirable clum
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS ROURB ROURB Check Brake Operation _ _" Check Tire Pressure _,' v' aT Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems _" V" A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level _1,2 Change Engine Oil (with o
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TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. • When the engine is running with the BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to drive in stop at highest speed in highest gear on a reverse should shut off the engine. level, dry concrete or paved surface, then • When the engine is running with the brake must
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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 then RED battery cable and remove i i i i i C -30 -2_0 -10 0 1_0 20 30 40 battery from tractor. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chart1 e 2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils 3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
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6. Remove the drain tube and replace the IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cap onto the end of the drain valve. 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. For approximate capacity see "PROD- Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this cartridge. manual. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS 8. U
