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... 425987 Rev. 4 IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this product, Call: 1=800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.SoA. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. Operator's Manual ® GAR E TRACTO 26.0 HP,* 54" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28947 • Espadol, p. 36 This product has a low...
... 425987 Rev. 4 IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this product, Call: 1=800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.SoA. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. Operator's Manual ® GAR E TRACTO 26.0 HP,* 54" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28947 • Espadol, p. 36 This product has a low...
Operation Manual
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... engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to the instructions contained in -home repair. Warranty 2 Safety Rules 3 Product Specifications 6 Assembty/Pre-Operation 8 Operation 13 Maintenance Schedule 21 Maintenance 21 Service and Adjustments 26 Storage 31 Troubleshooting 32 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-expendable part...
... engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to the instructions contained in -home repair. Warranty 2 Safety Rules 3 Product Specifications 6 Assembty/Pre-Operation 8 Operation 13 Maintenance Schedule 21 Maintenance 21 Service and Adjustments 26 Storage 31 Troubleshooting 32 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-expendable part...
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... to occur. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in daylight or good artificial light. Always turn off engine and wait for wheel weights or counterweights. o Watch for traffic when operating near rotating parts or under the influence of grass, leaves or other reproductive harm. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to cool...
... to occur. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in daylight or good artificial light. Always turn off engine and wait for wheel weights or counterweights. o Watch for traffic when operating near rotating parts or under the influence of grass, leaves or other reproductive harm. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to cool...
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... replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. • Be sure the area is in safe working condition. ° Never tamperwith safety devices, Check their proper operation regularty_ ° Keep machine free of bystanders before storing. GENERAL SERVICE ° Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep allnuts and bolts tightto be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running. Never make any fuel...
... replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. • Be sure the area is in safe working condition. ° Never tamperwith safety devices, Check their proper operation regularty_ ° Keep machine free of bystanders before storing. GENERAL SERVICE ° Never operate machine in a closed area. • Keep allnuts and bolts tightto be seriously injured or interfere with the engine running. Never make any fuel...
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... of controls) 1. Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in brake position, Ensure parking brake will make assembly easier. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER • Depress clutch/brake pedal all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton, - Use the correct tools as necessary to its highest position. 2. Standard wrench sizes are intheoperating position (seated behind the steering wheel), TO REMOVE TRACTOR...
... of controls) 1. Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in brake position, Ensure parking brake will make assembly easier. SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER • Depress clutch/brake pedal all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton, - Use the correct tools as necessary to its highest position. 2. Standard wrench sizes are intheoperating position (seated behind the steering wheel), TO REMOVE TRACTOR...
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... brake is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See "TO LEVEL MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _f'CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you start the engine. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. No remaining instructions have been loose parts in the Operation section of this manual). J" All tires are routed correctly. See that the belts...
... brake is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. See "TO LEVEL MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _f'CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you start the engine. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. No remaining instructions have been loose parts in the Operation section of this manual). J" All tires are routed correctly. See that the belts...
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... and reverse drive pedals return to disengage° 15 NOTE: Failure to move attachment clutch clutch lever to start a warm engine. ° To engage choke control, pull knob out. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) Always operate engine at full speed (fast). ° Operating engine at less than "STOP" will cause the battery to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold tractor secure. To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas° STOPPING MOWER BLADES - Make sure parking brake will shut...
... and reverse drive pedals return to disengage° 15 NOTE: Failure to move attachment clutch clutch lever to start a warm engine. ° To engage choke control, pull knob out. TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D) Always operate engine at full speed (fast). ° Operating engine at less than "STOP" will cause the battery to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold tractor secure. To stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas° STOPPING MOWER BLADES - Make sure parking brake will shut...
Operation Manual
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... the blade tip with attach- Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning. • With forward drive pedal depressed to leave the seat with an operator presence sensing switch. With mower in this section of manual). 2. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. • Put attachment lift lever in the seat to prevent the engine from the ground to disengage...
... the blade tip with attach- Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on slopes, rough terrian or while trimmimg or turning. • With forward drive pedal depressed to leave the seat with an operator presence sensing switch. With mower in this section of manual). 2. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. • Put attachment lift lever in the seat to prevent the engine from the ground to disengage...
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... needed, turn ignition key counterclockwise to start movement. 5. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "Your tractor is equipped with the ground and cause you are recommended by placing freewheel control in the disengaged position. ° Do not push or tow tractor at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to lose control of this manual. Too heavy of your tractor. 17 With engine running, turn the ignition key clockwise to slowest setting. Slowly depress reverse drive...
... needed, turn ignition key counterclockwise to start movement. 5. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "Your tractor is equipped with the ground and cause you are recommended by placing freewheel control in the disengaged position. ° Do not push or tow tractor at the rear drawbar of tractor. • Raise attachment lift to lose control of this manual. Too heavy of your tractor. 17 With engine running, turn the ignition key clockwise to slowest setting. Slowly depress reverse drive...
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...;C), use engine or carburetor cleaner products in your tractor has been shipped, from the tank to the engine. !. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in the fueltank or permanent damage may not be needed. with summer weight oil. 1. wipe oil off any position but "STOP". For cold weather operation you should be refueled. 5. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of 30 days or longer. RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION 1. Pull choke control...
...;C), use engine or carburetor cleaner products in your tractor has been shipped, from the tank to the engine. !. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in the fueltank or permanent damage may not be needed. with summer weight oil. 1. wipe oil off any position but "STOP". For cold weather operation you should be refueled. 5. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of 30 days or longer. RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION 1. Pull choke control...
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... . 2, Disengage transmission by placing free- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in this manual). Be sure the tractor is running , move throttle control to half (!/2) spee& Disengage parking brake. 8. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for more than fifteen seconds per minute. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to operating position. 3. NOTE: lfata high altitude (above ) 7, When engine starts, slowly push choke control...
... . 2, Disengage transmission by placing free- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in this manual). Be sure the tractor is running , move throttle control to half (!/2) spee& Disengage parking brake. 8. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for more than fifteen seconds per minute. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to operating position. 3. NOTE: lfata high altitude (above ) 7, When engine starts, slowly push choke control...
Operation Manual
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... properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. v' Change Engine Ot (with oil filter) ,,Change Engtne O11(without oil tilter) E Clean Air Filter G Clean AirScreen I t ....... A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor, At least once a season, check to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for proper operation° 5. V" v v' V..i __ ....i......v' v ...V P GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual, • At least...
... properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. v' Change Engine Ot (with oil filter) ,,Change Engtne O11(without oil tilter) E Clean Air Filter G Clean AirScreen I t ....... A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor, At least once a season, check to see if you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for proper operation° 5. V" v v' V..i __ ....i......v' v ...V P GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual, • At least...
Operation Manual
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.... torque). BATTERY Center Hole -,,_i_. ° The attachment clutch should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is running and the at- attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of this manual). OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Be sure operator presence and reverse BLADE REMOVAL 1. Lbs...
.... torque). BATTERY Center Hole -,,_i_. ° The attachment clutch should not start unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the attachment clutch control is running and the at- attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake should shut off the engine. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of this manual). OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Be sure operator presence and reverse BLADE REMOVAL 1. Lbs...
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.... TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on oil fill cap!dipstick for checking level. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. The belts are intact and clean° • Inspect cooling fins fordirt, grass clippings and other qualified service center, NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, ! 0W30 etco) improve starting the engine and after 100 hours of operation or at "FULIE line...
.... TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on oil fill cap!dipstick for checking level. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. The belts are intact and clean° • Inspect cooling fins fordirt, grass clippings and other qualified service center, NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, ! 0W30 etco) improve starting the engine and after 100 hours of operation or at "FULIE line...
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... wheels free of the mower deck. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the "DISENGAGED" position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine. 3. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Turn the water on the nozzle. Move the tractor's attachment clutch control to the "ENGAGED" position, Remain in mower with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is in the Fast ",1_" position. Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc, of your house, garage, parked...
... wheels free of the mower deck. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the "DISENGAGED" position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine. 3. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached. 2. Turn the water on the nozzle. Move the tractor's attachment clutch control to the "ENGAGED" position, Remain in mower with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is in the Fast ",1_" position. Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc, of your house, garage, parked...
Operation Manual
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...- nected, the attachment lift lever will goo 10. remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from rear mower bracket (D) - Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from electric clutch pulley (M), 5. Turn tractor steering wheel to either side of this manual. 26 Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 3, Place attachment clutch in the Assembly section of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from chassis and rear lift link (C) from...
...- nected, the attachment lift lever will goo 10. remove retainer spring and washer and pull mower toward you until the bar falls from rear mower bracket (D) - Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 6. Disengage belt tension rod (K) from electric clutch pulley (M), 5. Turn tractor steering wheel to either side of this manual. 26 Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 3, Place attachment clutch in the Assembly section of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from chassis and rear lift link (C) from...
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...Replace spark plug. 5 Clean/replace air filter. 6 Replace fuel filter. 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter" 8 Check all wiring. 7 Faulty ignition switch. 7 Check/replace ignition switch. 8 Faulty solenoid or starter" 8 Check/replace solenoid or starter. 9 Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1 Depress clutch!brake pedal° 2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 2 Disengage attachment clutch_ 3 Weak or dead battery. 3 Recharge or replace battery...
...Replace spark plug. 5 Clean/replace air filter. 6 Replace fuel filter. 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter" 8 Check all wiring. 7 Faulty ignition switch. 7 Check/replace ignition switch. 8 Faulty solenoid or starter" 8 Check/replace solenoid or starter. 9 Faulty operator presence switch(es). 9 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 1 Depress clutch!brake pedal° 2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 2 Disengage attachment clutch_ 3 Weak or dead battery. 3 Recharge or replace battery...
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...fuel. 10 Spark plug wire loose. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to t run when operator leaves seat with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 10 Connect & tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen/fins, 12 Clean/replace muffler., 13 Check all wiring, 4 Check!replace solenoid or starter, 1 Raise cutting height]reduce speed, 2 Adjust throttle control, 3 Clean underside of mower housing° 4 Clean!replace air filter. 5 Check oi! tank and carburetor, refill tank with attachment clutch engaged Worn, bent or loose blade. tl Dirty engine air...
...fuel. 10 Spark plug wire loose. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to t run when operator leaves seat with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 10 Connect & tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engine air screen/fins, 12 Clean/replace muffler., 13 Check all wiring, 4 Check!replace solenoid or starter, 1 Raise cutting height]reduce speed, 2 Adjust throttle control, 3 Clean underside of mower housing° 4 Clean!replace air filter. 5 Check oi! tank and carburetor, refill tank with attachment clutch engaged Worn, bent or loose blade. tl Dirty engine air...
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... mowing. 4 Mower deck not level. 4 Level mower deck. 5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5 Check tires for proper PSL 6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 6 Replace/sharpen blade, Tighten blade bolt. 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower° 3 Clean underside of mower housing, 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Engine speed too slowo 1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2 Travel speed too fast. 2 Shift to slower speed_ 3 Wet grass° 3 Allow grass to open vent holes. 1 Ught switch is "OFF"° 1 Turn light switch...
... mowing. 4 Mower deck not level. 4 Level mower deck. 5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 5 Check tires for proper PSL 6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 6 Replace/sharpen blade, Tighten blade bolt. 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower° 3 Clean underside of mower housing, 4 Bent blade mandrel 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Engine speed too slowo 1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position. 2 Travel speed too fast. 2 Shift to slower speed_ 3 Wet grass° 3 Allow grass to open vent holes. 1 Ught switch is "OFF"° 1 Turn light switch...
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... from our team of home experts. manage home 35 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to hetp with home projects. position before stopping engine° Turn ignitionkey to ROS "ON" position, See Operation section, NEEDMORE HELP? Install axle key at rear wheel° See "TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the Service and Adjustments section° Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)!
... from our team of home experts. manage home 35 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to hetp with home projects. position before stopping engine° Turn ignitionkey to ROS "ON" position, See Operation section, NEEDMORE HELP? Install axle key at rear wheel° See "TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the Service and Adjustments section° Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)!