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...to your questions about this Owner's Manual. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman *As rated by the engine manufacturer 424690 Rev. 3 Before you start the engine, read and understand this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - ...IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Operator's Manual 1® LAW TRACTO 21.0 HR* 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28922 • EspaSol, p. 33 ...
...to your questions about this Owner's Manual. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman *As rated by the engine manufacturer 424690 Rev. 3 Before you start the engine, read and understand this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - ...IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Operator's Manual 1® LAW TRACTO 21.0 HR* 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28922 • EspaSol, p. 33 ...
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... person. This warranty is void if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659-5917 to arrange for five years from the date of purchase if defective in -home repair... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation 7 Operation 9 Maintenance Schedule 16 Maintenance 16 Service and Adjustments 21 Storage 27 Troubleshooting 28 Sears Service Back Cover Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty: Lawn Tractors, Garden Tractors, Zero Turn Riders CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, if any non...
... person. This warranty is void if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659-5917 to arrange for five years from the date of purchase if defective in -home repair... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation 7 Operation 9 Maintenance Schedule 16 Maintenance 16 Service and Adjustments 21 Storage 27 Troubleshooting 28 Sears Service Back Cover Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty: Lawn Tractors, Garden Tractors, Zero Turn Riders CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, if any non...
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..., WARNING: This tractor is designed and manufactured for parts and labor on or near any ). Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Forward: Reverse: 0- 5.5 0- 2.4 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Amp/Hr: 28 Min. Here's what's included in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Sears has over 4.5 ... • Unlimited service and no charge for years of service and service-related parts not covered bythe agreement; Your new Craftsman® product is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered ...
..., WARNING: This tractor is designed and manufactured for parts and labor on or near any ). Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Forward: Reverse: 0- 5.5 0- 2.4 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Amp/Hr: 28 Min. Here's what's included in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Sears has over 4.5 ... • Unlimited service and no charge for years of service and service-related parts not covered bythe agreement; Your new Craftsman® product is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered ...
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...viscosity grade according to avoid possible engine damage from running or while the transmission is not used above 32°R Check your nearest Sears or other materials. Be careful not to allow dirt to clean transaxle. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high...enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished. 18 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, Your tractor has a battery charging system which is not required for the life of the transaxle. Check the crankcase oil level before removing. Oil Drain...
...viscosity grade according to avoid possible engine damage from running or while the transmission is not used above 32°R Check your nearest Sears or other materials. Be careful not to allow dirt to clean transaxle. To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high...enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished. 18 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, Your tractor has a battery charging system which is not required for the life of the transaxle. Check the crankcase oil level before removing. Oil Drain...
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...service center. Install new belt from transmission input pulley and over the steering plate (F) and above tact a Sears or other qualified service center. 4. Pull belt away from tractor. For assistance, there is normal. Remove beltfrom stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B). 3. steering plate (F)... REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may also check brake by placing freewheel control in this section of tractor, off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. paved surface, depress brake pedal all belt guides and keepers. 2. Work belt...
...service center. Install new belt from transmission input pulley and over the steering plate (F) and above tact a Sears or other qualified service center. 4. Pull belt away from tractor. For assistance, there is normal. Remove beltfrom stationary idler (A) and clutching idler (B). 3. steering plate (F)... REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may also check brake by placing freewheel control in this section of tractor, off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. paved surface, depress brake pedal all belt guides and keepers. 2. Work belt...
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... Neutral Lock Gate 3. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is trying to good chassis ground, away from Sears. TO START ENGINE WITH WEAK BATTERY ,_WARNING: Lead-acid... batteries gener- Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from accidental grounding. 1. If your tractor battery to the lowest position. If "jumper cables" are...
... Neutral Lock Gate 3. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is trying to good chassis ground, away from Sears. TO START ENGINE WITH WEAK BATTERY ,_WARNING: Lead-acid... batteries gener- Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from accidental grounding. 1. If your tractor battery to the lowest position. If "jumper cables" are...
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.... 9 Carburetor out of adjustment. 10 Engine valves out of adjustment. 9 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Dirty air filter. 2 Bad spark plug. 1 Clean/replace air filter. 2 Replace spark plug. 3 Weak or...clean gasoline. 6 Check all wiring. 7 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 8 Engine valves out of adjustment. 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Brake pedal not depressed. 2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 3 Weak or dead battery. 4 Blown fuse. 5 Corroded battery...
.... 9 Carburetor out of adjustment. 10 Engine valves out of adjustment. 9 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Dirty air filter. 2 Bad spark plug. 1 Clean/replace air filter. 2 Replace spark plug. 3 Weak or...clean gasoline. 6 Check all wiring. 7 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 8 Engine valves out of adjustment. 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Brake pedal not depressed. 2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 3 Weak or dead battery. 4 Blown fuse. 5 Corroded battery...
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Engine continues to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 1 Weak or dead battery. 2 Corroded battery terminals. 3 Loose or damaged wiring. 4... 14 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 15 Contact a Sears or other 29 Replace damaged parts. 1 Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3 Tighten loose part(s). TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate...
Engine continues to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power 1 Weak or dead battery. 2 Corroded battery terminals. 3 Loose or damaged wiring. 4... 14 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 15 Contact a Sears or other 29 Replace damaged parts. 1 Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 3 Tighten loose part(s). TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate...
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... belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt. 3 Frozen idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley. 4 Frozen blade mandrel. 1 Engine speed too slow. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 5 Clean around mandrels to dry before mowing. 4 Level mower deck. 5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6 Worn, bent or...blades listed in this manual. 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean around mandrels to from build-up of mower housing. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 1 Replace blade. trash around mandrels. 1 Obstruction in "FAST" ...
... belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt. 3 Frozen idler pulley. 3 Replace idler pulley. 4 Frozen blade mandrel. 1 Engine speed too slow. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 5 Clean around mandrels to dry before mowing. 4 Level mower deck. 5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6 Worn, bent or...blades listed in this manual. 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean around mandrels to from build-up of mower housing. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Place throttle control in clutch mechanism. 1 Replace blade. trash around mandrels. 1 Obstruction in "FAST" ...
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.... attachment is not "ON" while mower or other product manuals onhne. oGeat nswefrrsomourteamofhomeexperts. Find information and tools to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. 1 Place freewheel control in "engaged" position...
.... attachment is not "ON" while mower or other product manuals onhne. oGeat nswefrrsomourteamofhomeexperts. Find information and tools to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Freewheel control in "disengaged" position. 1 Place freewheel control in "engaged" position...
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...784-6427) Au Canada pour service en fran_;ais: 1-800-LE-FOYER Mc (1-800-533-6937) www.sea rs.ca 05.14.10 JA © Sears Brands, LLC ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SM Service Mark of carry-in your home. maHage_heme _: Your Home For repair - in products like..., LLC Printed in the U.S.A. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to help with home projects. only) www.sears.com To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on -line for your home - o Find information and tools to do-it ! NEEMDORE ...
...784-6427) Au Canada pour service en fran_;ais: 1-800-LE-FOYER Mc (1-800-533-6937) www.sea rs.ca 05.14.10 JA © Sears Brands, LLC ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SM Service Mark of carry-in your home. maHage_heme _: Your Home For repair - in products like..., LLC Printed in the U.S.A. For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to help with home projects. only) www.sears.com To purchase a protection agreement (U.S.A.) or maintenance agreement (Canada) on -line for your home - o Find information and tools to do-it ! NEEMDORE ...