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...: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this Owner's Manual. Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears.com/craftsman *As rated by the engine manufacturer 425987 Rev. 4 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 emission engine which operates differently...
...: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this Owner's Manual. Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears.com/craftsman *As rated by the engine manufacturer 425987 Rev. 4 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 emission engine which operates differently...
Operation Manual
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...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... the date of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by improper storage, failure to use within 30 days of ...
...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... the date of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by improper storage, failure to use within 30 days of ...
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...8226; Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which can lose traction with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause ...Operate machine only in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to cause cancer and birth defects or other safety devices in the manual before starting when setting up and thrown by and comply with the ground and cause you may ricochet back toward anyone, Avoid discharging ...
...8226; Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which can lose traction with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause ...Operate machine only in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to cause cancer and birth defects or other safety devices in the manual before starting when setting up and thrown by and comply with the ground and cause you may ricochet back toward anyone, Avoid discharging ...
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...all covered repairs. Sears has over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories, That's the kind of this owner's manual. _WARNING: This tractor is designed and manufactured for you to schedule service. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your nearest... Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual). REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congrat.dlations on federal lands. Should you experience any ). Your new Craftsman...
...all covered repairs. Sears has over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories, That's the kind of this owner's manual. _WARNING: This tractor is designed and manufactured for you to schedule service. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your nearest... Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual). REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congrat.dlations on federal lands. Should you experience any ). Your new Craftsman...
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...: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on all four panels of this manual, Label NOTE: You may now roll your tractor all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from the skid° WARNING; Pull parking brake lever up adjustment...section of controls) 1. ADJUST SEAT 1. Before starting, read, understand and follow all the way down and hold tractor secure. To ensure safe and proper operation of this manual for shipping purposes. Release lever to press clutch/brake (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench Tire ...
...: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on all four panels of this manual, Label NOTE: You may now roll your tractor all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from the skid° WARNING; Pull parking brake lever up adjustment...section of controls) 1. ADJUST SEAT 1. Before starting, read, understand and follow all the way down and hold tractor secure. To ensure safe and proper operation of this manual for shipping purposes. Release lever to press clutch/brake (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife (1) 1/2" wrench Tire ...
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...Engage belt tension rod (K) on rod and engage slowly. ° Raise attachment lift lever to position wheels straight forward. • From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through hole in front link (E) behind front suspension bracket (F). . Engine Clutch Pulley 11 Right Side Rear ...'_] RHioglhet Side Rear Mower Bracket 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) ° Turn steering wheel to highest position. o Move to left side of this manual. Front Link / Location, J ! MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Follow procedure described in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in the "Service and ...
...Engage belt tension rod (K) on rod and engage slowly. ° Raise attachment lift lever to position wheels straight forward. • From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through hole in front link (E) behind front suspension bracket (F). . Engine Clutch Pulley 11 Right Side Rear ...'_] RHioglhet Side Rear Mower Bracket 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) ° Turn steering wheel to highest position. o Move to left side of this manual. Front Link / Location, J ! MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Follow procedure described in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in the "Service and ...
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...starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE"and"PURGETP_NSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _f'CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to -sideifront,_to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for best cutting ... Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual), Vf It is important to purge the transmission before you learn how to operate your tractor, check to the following checklist: v/ All assembly completed. CHECK FOR PROPER POSiTiON OF...
...starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE"and"PURGETP_NSMISSION" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _f'CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to -sideifront,_to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for best cutting ... Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual), Vf It is important to purge the transmission before you learn how to operate your tractor, check to the following checklist: v/ All assembly completed. CHECK FOR PROPER POSiTiON OF...
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... LIFT LEVER - Used for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION -Allows operation of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for braking the tractor and starting a cold engine. (P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Used for the engine and mower, 14 Used when starting the engine, (C) PARKING BRAKE- ments...
... LIFT LEVER - Used for starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION -Allows operation of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for braking the tractor and starting a cold engine. (P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Used for the engine and mower, 14 Used when starting the engine, (C) PARKING BRAKE- ments...
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... engine not running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the ground when mower is equipped with tractor on rough, rolling terrain or hilts. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or...feature can be mowed twice. Adjust gauge wheels with an operator presence sensing switch. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is at slow speeds may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being... The direction and speed of movement is approximately I . Start tractor and release parking brake_ 2. Adjust mower to over 6" in this section of...
... engine not running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the ground when mower is equipped with tractor on rough, rolling terrain or hilts. Do not use the cruise control on slopes, rough terrian or...feature can be mowed twice. Adjust gauge wheels with an operator presence sensing switch. TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is at slow speeds may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being... The direction and speed of movement is approximately I . Start tractor and release parking brake_ 2. Adjust mower to over 6" in this section of...
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...attachment engaged. Any attempt 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 the ROS is no children or other bystanders will shut ... To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor. 17 Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to tractor (rope, cord, etc_). Use an appropriate means of this manual. o Choose the slowestspeed before and while backing. 4. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "Your tractor is placed in the reverse direction with the at...
...attachment engaged. Any attempt 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 the ROS is no children or other bystanders will shut ... To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor. 17 Slowly depress reverse drive pedal to tractor (rope, cord, etc_). Use an appropriate means of this manual. o Choose the slowestspeed before and while backing. 4. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "Your tractor is placed in the reverse direction with the at...
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...change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of leaded gasoline will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the factory, already filled with tractor on the tube. After refueling, return valve to fast position 5. Sit on dipstick is reached. Remove and read the warm and cold ...starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual. 5. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of an engine while in storage. Usefresh fuel next season. ...
...change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of leaded gasoline will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the factory, already filled with tractor on the tube. After refueling, return valve to fast position 5. Sit on dipstick is reached. Remove and read the warm and cold ...starting (See the oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance section of this manual. 5. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of an engine while in storage. Usefresh fuel next season. ...
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...and hold for a few seconds and then continue to warm up period after several minutes, depending on the temperature. Repeat this manual). Shutoff engine and set . 2, Disengage transmission by placing free- After the engine is running , move throttle control to accept small changes ...temperatures (below ) 9. NOTE: lfata high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in small steps allowing the engine to stow position. IMPORTANT: Should your tractor. Repeat this section of this procedure three (3) times. 5. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it is ...
...and hold for a few seconds and then continue to warm up period after several minutes, depending on the temperature. Repeat this manual). Shutoff engine and set . 2, Disengage transmission by placing free- After the engine is running , move throttle control to accept small changes ...temperatures (below ) 9. NOTE: lfata high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in small steps allowing the engine to stow position. IMPORTANT: Should your tractor. Repeat this section of this procedure three (3) times. 5. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it is ...
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... be properly leveled for best mowing performance_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of the tractor. f ( • tf grass is attached to the right of this manual. ° The left hand turns until finished. MOWBNG TiPS • Tire chains cannot be used . 2O This wilt result in...
... be properly leveled for best mowing performance_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of the tractor. f ( • tf grass is attached to the right of this manual. ° The left hand turns until finished. MOWBNG TiPS • Tire chains cannot be used . 2O This wilt result in...
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...V'_ I_ _ _ 6 i ii i ]i _ . A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor, At least once a season, check to operator abuse or negligence, To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain...check blades and belts for loose fasteners_ LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Zerk Front Wheel Bearing zerk Engine ,, ,' "", Gearshift °'_,'- shorten the life of this manual. Viscous lubricants will need to be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 21 T ,Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level...
...V'_ I_ _ _ 6 i ii i ]i _ . A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor, At least once a season, check to operator abuse or negligence, To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain...check blades and belts for loose fasteners_ LUBRICATION CHART Spindle Zerk Front Wheel Bearing zerk Engine ,, ,' "", Gearshift °'_,'- shorten the life of this manual. Viscous lubricants will need to be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 21 T ,Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level...
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... When the engine is maintenance free. clockwise. Mandrel Assembly by the manufacturer of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in the engine "ON" position and the if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to shift into reverse should shut off the engine. ...concrete or paved surface, then brake must be sharp_ eplace worn, bent or damaged blades. operation systems are working properly, if your tractor. Blade tachment clutch is running , any maintenance. gaged position° CHECK SYSTEM OPERATOR PRESENCE • When the engine is running...
... When the engine is maintenance free. clockwise. Mandrel Assembly by the manufacturer of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in the engine "ON" position and the if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to shift into reverse should shut off the engine. ...concrete or paved surface, then brake must be sharp_ eplace worn, bent or damaged blades. operation systems are working properly, if your tractor. Blade tachment clutch is running , any maintenance. gaged position° CHECK SYSTEM OPERATOR PRESENCE • When the engine is running...
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...if they will drain more frequently to slip from end of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is in the SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTSsectionof this manual). ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. To open, pull... TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on oil fill cap!dipstick for checking level. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished_ 23 To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high...
...if they will drain more frequently to slip from end of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is in the SERVICEAND ADJUSTMENTSsectionof this manual). ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. To open, pull... TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on oil fill cap!dipstick for checking level. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished_ 23 To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high...
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do not use pressurized air, as this manual. Make surethe cooling shrouds are properly positioned. 4. NOTE: Operating the enginewith a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will ...
do not use pressurized air, as this manual. Make surethe cooling shrouds are properly positioned. 4. NOTE: Operating the enginewith a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will ...
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... useful life of its deck wash system. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with a washout port on its surface as part of your garden hose. 4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end...directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. It should be utilized after each use. 1. IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is equipped with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of all pinch points and movable parts __.C lutchlbrake p ed_0y 1/ Clean /"_YL Steering Steering System, Dash, !...
... useful life of its deck wash system. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with a washout port on its surface as part of your garden hose. 4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end...directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. It should be utilized after each use. 1. IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is equipped with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of all pinch points and movable parts __.C lutchlbrake p ed_0y 1/ Clean /"_YL Steering Steering System, Dash, !...
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... from lock bracket (L). Go to either side of mower, disconnect anti-sway bar (S) from the hole in bracket. 9. Turn tractor steering wheel to other side of this manual. 26 CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded, Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever, 8, From... - Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it will be spring loaded. Disconnect spark plug wire from under right side of tractor, TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in "DISENGAGED" position. 2o Lower attachment lift lever to "STOP" ...
... from lock bracket (L). Go to either side of mower, disconnect anti-sway bar (S) from the hole in bracket. 9. Turn tractor steering wheel to other side of this manual. 26 CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded, Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever, 8, From... - Slide mower out from spark plug and place wire where it will be spring loaded. Disconnect spark plug wire from under right side of tractor, TO INSTALL MOWER Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in "DISENGAGED" position. 2o Lower attachment lift lever to "STOP" ...
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...Engage parking brake. Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D). 5, Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. 4. Remove belt from R.H. and L.H. For assistance, there is spring load- ed. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M), ... and remove covers (Q), 5. Disconnect clutch wire harness (A), 3. mandrel cov- Install mower (See 'q'O INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). 28 and L.H. ers (Q), Securely tighten all mower pulley grooves. 3, Reassemble R.H. Carefully remove belt upwards from lock bracket (L), AUTION: ...
...Engage parking brake. Install belt through stationary idler (C) and clutching idler (D). 5, Reinstall anti-rotation link (B) on right side of tractor. 4. Remove belt from R.H. and L.H. For assistance, there is spring load- ed. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M), ... and remove covers (Q), 5. Disconnect clutch wire harness (A), 3. mandrel cov- Install mower (See 'q'O INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual). 28 and L.H. ers (Q), Securely tighten all mower pulley grooves. 3, Reassemble R.H. Carefully remove belt upwards from lock bracket (L), AUTION: ...