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Operator's Manual
®
GAR E TRACTO
54" Mower
26.0 HR*
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28948
• Espar_ol, p. 36
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 pm, M
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Maintenance .......................................... 21 Warranty ........................................................ 2 Safety Rules ............................................ 3 Sen,ice and Adjustments ......................... 26 Product Specifications ............................. 6 Storage ................................................... 31 Assembly/Pre-Operation ...............................8 Trou bleshooting ..................................... 32 Operation ...................
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_IbDANGER: 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. _AWARNING: tn 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_ may ricochet back toward the operator. nect spark plug wire and plac
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• Never carry children, even with the il. 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 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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• Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and of thefuel tank or containeropeningat inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot before restarting. usea nozzlelock-opendevice. Never make any adjustments or repairs o iffuelisspilledonclothing,changecloth- with the engine running. ing immediately. Check grass catcher components and the Neveroverfillfueltank.Replacegascap discharge chute frequently and replace and tightensecurely
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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 Oil Capacity: 64 oz repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you Spark Plug: Champion RCI2YC money and aggravat
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(1)Wheel __ Mower Front Wheel (1) Locknut 3/8-16 _ (li ,houlder Bo_lt _ (1) 1-1/40oDo Washer Mower (1) Front Link (5) Large Retainer Springs - 7/16 (1) 3/40,Do Washers (1) Anti-Swar Bar (2) Small Retainer Springs - 5/16 (2) Rear Lift Link Assemblies (5) 1-3/16 O,D. Washers Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use
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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. ADJUST SEAT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 1. Sit in seal A socket wrench set wilt make assembly 2, Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. until a comfortab
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. TO INSTALL MOWER Assemble front gauge wheel (W) to front of mower. Power 1, Set parking brake lever and attachment lift lever Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and holdo Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Ensure parking brake will hold tractor secure. Ho Front Mower Bracket X, Shoulder Bolt W, Front Gauge Wheel Y, 1¼ 0oDoWasher Z, 3/8-16 Locknut 3, Turn steering wheel
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4. Slide mower under tractor. o Pivot the integrated washer end of anti- sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket • Bring belt forward and check belt for on right side of mower. Insert integrated proper routing inall mower pulley grooves. washer end of bar into hole in rear mower NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension bracket (D). Move mower as needed to arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding insert integrated washer end of bar into mower under tractor. rear mower bracket (D). • Slide mower un
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9 Install Belt On Engine Clutch Pulley (M) , Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L), \ • install beltonto engine clutch pulley (M), IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers, Rear Lift Link(S) Right Side Rear Mower Bracket Hole 8 Attach front link (E) M,Engine , Turn steering wheel to position wheels Clutch Pulley straight forward, • Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking • From front of tractor, insert rod end of bracket (L)
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over-inflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct wish to assure that you receive the best tire pressure is important for best cutting performance and satisfaction from this performance. Quality Product, • Reduce tire pressureto PSI shown ontires. Please review the following checklist: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS _/' All assembly instructions have been For best cutting results, mower housing completed°
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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 IPmHI ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL ®@@@@ ATirACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SA
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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. _ ilil ¸:'il _! i_i! _! _ :: i:_: ii_: !_: i_ _,:_i _i_i::_,:_!_ _:_ii: _!i:_i i¸_ ii i ::i_i_:_ i............. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute° (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used
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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 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 1" to 4"° The heights are measured from the The direction and speed of movement is ground to the blade tipwith 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 1. Start tractor and release parking brake, of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to ap- 2. Slowlydepressforward(K) orreve
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING: Do not drive up or down Disengage attachment clutch control 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 slowest speed before starting (S) in place. up or down hills, , Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is a
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CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can Service reminder shows the total number attract moisture which leads to separation of hours the engine has run and flashes to and formation of acids during storage. Acidic indicate that the engine or mower needs ser- gas can damage the fuel system of an engine vicing. When service is required, the service reminder will flash for two hours. To service while in storage° To avoid engine prob
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PURGE TRANSMISSION 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release _t_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 tra
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MOWING TiPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor° , Mowershoutd 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 cu
