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... understand this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Operator's Manual 1® LAW TRACTO 21.0 HR* 46" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28924 • EspaSol, p. 33 03070 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built...
... understand this equipment. For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Operator's Manual 1® LAW TRACTO 21.0 HR* 46" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28924 • EspaSol, p. 33 03070 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built...
Operation Manual
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...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...oil changes, or tune-ups. In general, fuel should be repaired free of charge for free in the operator's manual. This warranty covers ONLY defects in material or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also...
...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...oil changes, or tune-ups. In general, fuel should be repaired free of charge for free in the operator's manual. This warranty covers ONLY defects in material or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also...
Operation Manual
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... Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris which could result in place and working. • Slow down a hill in the manual before and while backing. • Never direct discharged materialtoward anyone. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before dismounting. • Disengage ... other debris build-up to cool before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to occur. Material may lose control of the tractor. _IbWARNING: Tow only the attachments that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in reverse unless absolutely necessary. tended....
... Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris which could result in place and working. • Slow down a hill in the manual before and while backing. • Never direct discharged materialtoward anyone. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before dismounting. • Disengage ... other debris build-up to cool before operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to occur. Material may lose control of the tractor. _IbWARNING: Tow only the attachments that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in reverse unless absolutely necessary. tended....
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... Agreement now and protect yourself from regular price of your tractor properly. nance" and "Storage" sections of this tractor. Purchase a Repair Protection when having can count on to service or repair this owner's manual. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call... RC12YC (Gap: .030") Forward: Reverse: 0- 5.5 0- 2.4 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Amp/Hr: 28 Min. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years to schedule service. Sears has over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Please read and retain this...
... Agreement now and protect yourself from regular price of your tractor properly. nance" and "Storage" sections of this tractor. Purchase a Repair Protection when having can count on to service or repair this owner's manual. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call... RC12YC (Gap: .030") Forward: Reverse: 0- 5.5 0- 2.4 3 Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Amp/Hr: 28 Min. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years to schedule service. Sears has over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Please read and retain this...
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...For Future Use Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. 1. Remove all four panels of carton. Check for shipping purposes. NOTE: If this battery is mentioned in this manual for minimum of one hour at ... To ensure safe and proper operation of this manual, itmeans when you are listed below. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) 1/2" wrench (1) Tire pressure set will make assembly wrench sizes you assemble necessary to insure proper tightness. TO REMOVE CARTON TRACTOR FROM UNPACK CARTON 1. Use the correct tools ...
...For Future Use Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled unassembled for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. 1. Remove all four panels of carton. Check for shipping purposes. NOTE: If this battery is mentioned in this manual for minimum of one hour at ... To ensure safe and proper operation of this manual, itmeans when you are listed below. (1) 3/4" wrench (1) 1/2" wrench (1) Tire pressure set will make assembly wrench sizes you assemble necessary to insure proper tightness. TO REMOVE CARTON TRACTOR FROM UNPACK CARTON 1. Use the correct tools ...
Operation Manual
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...and function. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _fCHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to ensure that the brake is in Operation section ofthis manual). 4. have been / No remaining loose parts in carton. /Battery is properly ...area in the Service and Adjustments section of other people and objects. Roll tractor forward off the skid. Correct tire pressure is clear of this manual). See "TO LEVEL MOWER" in front of tractor is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to purgethetransmission...
...and function. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _fCHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to ensure that the brake is in Operation section ofthis manual). 4. have been / No remaining loose parts in carton. /Battery is properly ...area in the Service and Adjustments section of other people and objects. Roll tractor forward off the skid. Correct tire pressure is clear of this manual). See "TO LEVEL MOWER" in front of tractor is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to purgethetransmission...
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... mounted to the applicable safety standards of mower or other attach- Used for future reference. Turns the headlights on and off . 10 Used to your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your...
... mounted to the applicable safety standards of mower or other attach- Used for future reference. Turns the headlights on and off . 10 Used to your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your...
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...WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in this section of manual). 2. Adjust mower to help prevent scalping in desired height of cut relatively high; Tighten securely. 3. Make the first cut posi- NOTE... may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut with tractor on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in appropriate hole. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - With mower in most terrain conditions. Select...
...WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in this section of manual). 2. Adjust mower to help prevent scalping in desired height of cut relatively high; Tighten securely. 3. Make the first cut posi- NOTE... may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut with tractor on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in appropriate hole. TO STOP MOWER BLADES - With mower in most terrain conditions. Select...
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...ON" Position (Normal Operating) IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to tractor. Raise attachment lift lever to start movement. 5. Use the slope guide provided at the rear drawbar of this manual. • Choosethe slowest speed before and while backing. 4. Turning the ROS "ON... is strongly discouraged. USING THE REVERSE SYSTEM - Move motion control lever to allow reverse operation with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use an appropriate means of a load, while on hills. • If stopping is depressed. • To restart movement, ...
...ON" Position (Normal Operating) IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does not return to tractor. Raise attachment lift lever to start movement. 5. Use the slope guide provided at the rear drawbar of this manual. • Choosethe slowest speed before and while backing. 4. Turning the ROS "ON... is strongly discouraged. USING THE REVERSE SYSTEM - Move motion control lever to allow reverse operation with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use an appropriate means of a load, while on hills. • If stopping is depressed. • To restart movement, ...
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...engine while in choke position until engine warms up . WARM WEATHER above 3000 feet) or in the Service and Adjustments section of acids during the engine warm up ). Do not mix oil with tractor on dipstick is reached. IMPORTANT: When operating in operating position, depress ... permanent damage may take extra cranking time to separation and formation of this manual). Engine warm-up may occur. Usefresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with summer weight oil. 1. Purchase fuel in your tractor has been shipped, from the tank to ensure fuel freshness. To avoid ...
...engine while in choke position until engine warms up . WARM WEATHER above 3000 feet) or in the Service and Adjustments section of acids during the engine warm up ). Do not mix oil with tractor on dipstick is reached. IMPORTANT: When operating in operating position, depress ... permanent damage may take extra cranking time to separation and formation of this manual). Engine warm-up may occur. Usefresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with summer weight oil. 1. Purchase fuel in your tractor has been shipped, from the tank to ensure fuel freshness. To avoid ...
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... it is running , move motion control lever to the neutral position. with the motion control lever three (3) times. Repeat this manual. • The left hand turns until finished. Your transmission is clear of this procedure with engine off and parking brake set ...removal for normal operation. the second to neutral position. Slowly move motion control leverforward, after reinstallation before operating the tractor. 1. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to reverse position. Drive so that clippings are discharged ...
... it is running , move motion control lever to the neutral position. with the motion control lever three (3) times. Repeat this manual. • The left hand turns until finished. Your transmission is clear of this procedure with engine off and parking brake set ...removal for normal operation. the second to neutral position. Slowly move motion control leverforward, after reinstallation before operating the tractor. 1. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to reverse position. Drive so that clippings are discharged ...
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Change more often when operating in this manual. • At least once a year you feel they must maintain tractor as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - To receive full value from the warranty, operator must be made periodically to see if you should... Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level v' v' Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that will attract dust and dirt that have special nylon bearings. Not required if equipped with oil filter) Change Engine Oil...
Change more often when operating in this manual. • At least once a year you feel they must maintain tractor as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - To receive full value from the warranty, operator must be made periodically to see if you should... Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level v' v' Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that will attract dust and dirt that have special nylon bearings. Not required if equipped with oil filter) Change Engine Oil...
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...1. Special blade bolt is in all tires (See the sides of tires for proper PSI). • Keep tires free of this manual). BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to blades. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to leave the seat should.... iMPORTANT: treated. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in the seat. gaged position. Remove blade bolt by the manufacturer of your tractor is running with heavy cloth. 2. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to stop at highest speed in highest gear on mandrel assembly...
...1. Special blade bolt is in all tires (See the sides of tires for proper PSI). • Keep tires free of this manual). BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to blades. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to leave the seat should.... iMPORTANT: treated. TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in the seat. gaged position. Remove blade bolt by the manufacturer of your tractor is running with heavy cloth. 2. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to stop at highest speed in highest gear on mandrel assembly...
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... fan and cooling fins should be sure fan blades are not adjustable. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your tractor is maintenance free. V-BELTS Check V-belts for 1 hour. Refill enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. ... fitting. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECI FJCATJO NS" section ofthis manual. 8. Keep oil up to "leak" power. 1. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL • Be sure tractor is hot. To prevent damage to seals, do not use high quality...
... fan and cooling fins should be sure fan blades are not adjustable. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your tractor is maintenance free. V-BELTS Check V-belts for 1 hour. Refill enginewith oilthrough oilfill dipstick tube. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. ... fitting. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECI FJCATJO NS" section ofthis manual. 8. Keep oil up to "leak" power. 1. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL • Be sure tractor is hot. To prevent damage to seals, do not use high quality...
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... on handle to prevent overheating and engine damage. ENGINE OiL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is required. 1. Remove cover. 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are shown in one year. They may clog the... engine's air cooling system. Replace pre-cleaner after every 100 hours of this manual. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of dirt and chaff to clean cartridge. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from overheating. ...
... on handle to prevent overheating and engine damage. ENGINE OiL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is required. 1. Remove cover. 3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are shown in one year. They may clog the... engine's air cooling system. Replace pre-cleaner after every 100 hours of this manual. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of dirt and chaff to clean cartridge. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and pre-cleaner from overheating. ...
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.... 3. It should be utilized after each use. 1. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to disconnect the adapter from tractor and mower. DECK WASHOUT PORT Your tractor's deck is directed AWAY from contact with bolts and Ioeknuts. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Pull back... all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the nozzle adapter to remove grass, leaves and trash from the nozzle washout port. 10. IMPORTANT: Recheck the area...
.... 3. It should be utilized after each use. 1. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to disconnect the adapter from tractor and mower. DECK WASHOUT PORT Your tractor's deck is directed AWAY from contact with bolts and Ioeknuts. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Pull back... all foreign matter. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the nozzle adapter to remove grass, leaves and trash from the nozzle washout port. 10. IMPORTANT: Recheck the area...
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... belt keepers (G). . Insert rod end of link (E) into hole in the Operation section of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). . Repeat on outside of this manual. 03042tex 22 iMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in tractor front suspension bracket (F). ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Position hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure...
... belt keepers (G). . Insert rod end of link (E) into hole in the Operation section of tractor chassis and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). . Repeat on outside of this manual. 03042tex 22 iMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in tractor front suspension bracket (F). ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Position hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure...
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...6. belt installation guide decal on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides. 3. Remove belt from mower. The BELT INSTALLATION ... INSTALLATION - . Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this section of manual). Remove belt downward from tractor. Mandrel 03043 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on a level, dry concrete or BELT REMOVAL- 1. clutch brake pedal shaft (G). 24 Contact a...
...6. belt installation guide decal on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides. 3. Remove belt from mower. The BELT INSTALLATION ... INSTALLATION - . Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this section of manual). Remove belt downward from tractor. Mandrel 03043 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on a level, dry concrete or BELT REMOVAL- 1. clutch brake pedal shaft (G). 24 Contact a...
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... adjustment bolt. 5. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Movethe motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in front of the BLACK cable (D) to short against tractor chassis. 2. The other vehicles. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER1. RED cable last from the fully charged battery. 2. Block up axle securely. ...to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. adjustment should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in neutral position, follow this manual). Move motion control lever to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - TO START ENGINE WITH WEAK BATTERY A_,WARNING:...
... adjustment bolt. 5. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Movethe motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in front of the BLACK cable (D) to short against tractor chassis. 2. The other vehicles. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER1. RED cable last from the fully charged battery. 2. Block up axle securely. ...to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery. adjustment should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in neutral position, follow this manual). Move motion control lever to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - TO START ENGINE WITH WEAK BATTERY A_,WARNING:...
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... BLACKbatterycablefirstthen RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Remove bulb holder from tractor. 3. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment ...• Check wiring. Tighten securely. Replace bulb in holder and install bulb holder securely back into the hole in the Repair Parts manual. in front of the grill. 4. Connect BLACK grounding cable to positive (+) terminal with terminals position as shown. Close hood. If...
... BLACKbatterycablefirstthen RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Remove bulb holder from tractor. 3. TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment ...• Check wiring. Tighten securely. Replace bulb in holder and install bulb holder securely back into the hole in the Repair Parts manual. in front of the grill. 4. Connect BLACK grounding cable to positive (+) terminal with terminals position as shown. Close hood. If...