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... ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S,A. Operator's Manual ® GARDE TRACTOR 28.0 HP,* 54" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28974 o EspaSol, p. 36 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. For answers to your questions about this equipment. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman *As raled by the engine manulacturer IMPORTANT...
... ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S,A. Operator's Manual ® GARDE TRACTOR 28.0 HP,* 54" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28974 o EspaSol, p. 36 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. For answers to your questions about this equipment. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman *As raled by the engine manulacturer IMPORTANT...
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...may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 2 This warranty applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this tractor is ever used within the United States. o Tire or wheel... Schedule 19 Maintenance 19 Service and Adjustments 23 Storage 30 Troubleshooting 31 Sears Service Back Cover CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR LIMITED WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years ...
...may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 2 This warranty applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this tractor is ever used within the United States. o Tire or wheel... Schedule 19 Maintenance 19 Service and Adjustments 23 Storage 30 Troubleshooting 31 Sears Service Back Cover CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR LIMITED WARRANTY When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years ...
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...28 230 U1R Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". quired by our 12,000 profesion- REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on your purchase of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may require repair from a Sears... this tractor, Please read and retain this owner's manual. _WARNING: This tractor is ... and exclusions apply. Your new Craftsman® product is all that ... time to come. call 1-800-827-6655, SEARS iNSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of this manual. Spark Plug: Champion:...
...28 230 U1R Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". quired by our 12,000 profesion- REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on your purchase of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may require repair from a Sears... this tractor, Please read and retain this owner's manual. _WARNING: This tractor is ... and exclusions apply. Your new Craftsman® product is all that ... time to come. call 1-800-827-6655, SEARS iNSTALLATION SERVICE For Sears professional installation of this manual. Spark Plug: Champion:...
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...ins6rtelo en la iue perrnanezca _n desactivada. ping purposes, the tires were overin- o Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on your tractor for leveling), ,/Check mower and drive belts. v'CHECKLIST Before you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this manual). 11 Be...CHECK BRAKE" in carton. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. #" Be sure brake system is ruedas del'ica, p6ngase _ticios Sears u :1o. Follow proper starting and transmis- CHECK FOR PROPER OF ALL BELTS POSITION See the figures that are properly inflated. (For ship...
...ins6rtelo en la iue perrnanezca _n desactivada. ping purposes, the tires were overin- o Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on your tractor for leveling), ,/Check mower and drive belts. v'CHECKLIST Before you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this manual). 11 Be...CHECK BRAKE" in carton. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. #" Be sure brake system is ruedas del'ica, p6ngase _ticios Sears u :1o. Follow proper starting and transmis- CHECK FOR PROPER OF ALL BELTS POSITION See the figures that are properly inflated. (For ship...
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...API service classification SG-SL. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your expected operating temperature. o Be sure tractor is hot. Removeyellowcapfromendofdrainvatve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until...o desenrueda libre O. Coat terminals with plainwaterand dry. 3. To prevent possible damage to your nearest Sears or other materials. Be careful not to allow dirt to slip from tractor. 2. To open, pull out on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to assure proper...
...API service classification SG-SL. Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your expected operating temperature. o Be sure tractor is hot. Removeyellowcapfromendofdrainvatve and install the drain tube onto the fitting. 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until...o desenrueda libre O. Coat terminals with plainwaterand dry. 3. To prevent possible damage to your nearest Sears or other materials. Be careful not to allow dirt to slip from tractor. 2. To open, pull out on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to assure proper...
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...Replace axle cover. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from Sears. BELT INSTALLATION 1. Putl belt toward rear of this manual). Do not lose). 3. NOTE: On rearwheels only: align grooves in the MAINTENANCE section of tractor. Insert square key. 4. erate explosive gases. if your battery...surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. Reconnect clutch harness (A). 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. FRONT WHEEL TOE.IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is normal. Pull belt toward front of...
...Replace axle cover. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from Sears. BELT INSTALLATION 1. Putl belt toward rear of this manual). Do not lose). 3. NOTE: On rearwheels only: align grooves in the MAINTENANCE section of tractor. Insert square key. 4. erate explosive gases. if your battery...surface, then brake must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward. Reconnect clutch harness (A). 8. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. FRONT WHEEL TOE.IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is normal. Pull belt toward front of...
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que no se han actor fuera de instrucciones "edera. lpezar, leer, Jcciones aciones de tractor est6 en so qua la zona _tras personas "RACTOR A (Vea la ra la Iocalitroles) amiento del alta, niento presionlibra en la lsenganchar... filter. 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 6 Check allwiring. 7 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Depress brake pedal. 2 Disengage attachment clutch. 3 Recharge or reptace battery. 4 Replace fuse. 5 Clean battery terminals. 6 Check all wiring. 9...
que no se han actor fuera de instrucciones "edera. lpezar, leer, Jcciones aciones de tractor est6 en so qua la zona _tras personas "RACTOR A (Vea la ra la Iocalitroles) amiento del alta, niento presionlibra en la lsenganchar... filter. 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh, clean gasoline. 6 Check allwiring. 7 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service and Adjustments section. 8 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 1 Depress brake pedal. 2 Disengage attachment clutch. 3 Recharge or reptace battery. 4 Replace fuse. 5 Clean battery terminals. 6 Check all wiring. 9...
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.... 2 Bent blade mandrel. 1 Replace blade. Replace damaged parts. ,,,, ,, ,, , ,, ,,.,,, ,, ,,,,,, , , ,,,,. ,,,,_, Engine continues to Sears service CORRECTION center Engine clicks but will not start Loss of mower housing. 4 Clean/replace air fitter, 5 Low oil fevel/dirty oil. 5 Check...12 Dirty/clogged muffler, t2 Clean/replace muffler. 13 Loose or damaged wiring. 13 Check all wiring. Tighten blade bolt, 2 Contact a Sears or other 3 Loose/damaged part(s). qualified service center. 3 Tighten loose part(s). ,,, .... t Recharge or replace battery. 2 Clean battery ...
.... 2 Bent blade mandrel. 1 Replace blade. Replace damaged parts. ,,,, ,, ,, , ,, ,,.,,, ,, ,,,,,, , , ,,,,. ,,,,_, Engine continues to Sears service CORRECTION center Engine clicks but will not start Loss of mower housing. 4 Clean/replace air fitter, 5 Low oil fevel/dirty oil. 5 Check...12 Dirty/clogged muffler, t2 Clean/replace muffler. 13 Loose or damaged wiring. 13 Check all wiring. Tighten blade bolt, 2 Contact a Sears or other 3 Loose/damaged part(s). qualified service center. 3 Tighten loose part(s). ,,, .... t Recharge or replace battery. 2 Clean battery ...
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... in "FAST" position. 2 Travelspeedtoo fast. 2 Shift to slower speed. 3 Wet grass. 4 Mower deck not level. 3 Allow grass to Sears service CORRECTION center Poor cut- Tighten blade bolt. 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower, 4 Bent blade mandrel. 5 Clogged mower ...belt 2 Replace mower drive belt. 3 Frozen idler pulley. 4 Frozen blade mandrel. Engine speed too stow. 3 Replace idler pulley, 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 5 Clean around mandrels to from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1 Obstruction in manual PROBLEM CAUSE ...
... in "FAST" position. 2 Travelspeedtoo fast. 2 Shift to slower speed. 3 Wet grass. 4 Mower deck not level. 3 Allow grass to Sears service CORRECTION center Poor cut- Tighten blade bolt. 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower, 4 Bent blade mandrel. 5 Clogged mower ...belt 2 Replace mower drive belt. 3 Frozen idler pulley. 4 Frozen blade mandrel. Engine speed too stow. 3 Replace idler pulley, 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 5 Clean around mandrels to from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. 1 Obstruction in manual PROBLEM CAUSE ...
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... n tamente n_ delante mic • Nunca iIev_ cuchillas al seriamente seguro de I Place freewheel control in manual unless directed to Sears service center ,,,,,,, , , . ...... See Operation section. attachment is shifted into reverse Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignitionkey... to hetp with home projects. manage home - Engine dies when tractor is engaged. Engine throttle control not se' between half and full speed (!ast) position before stopping engfneo .......... for your other ...
... n tamente n_ delante mic • Nunca iIev_ cuchillas al seriamente seguro de I Place freewheel control in manual unless directed to Sears service center ,,,,,,, , , . ...... See Operation section. attachment is shifted into reverse Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 Turn ignitionkey... to hetp with home projects. manage home - Engine dies when tractor is engaged. Engine throttle control not se' between half and full speed (!ast) position before stopping engfneo .......... for your other ...
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...need to help with home projects. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-8O0-4-1VIY-HOME ® Anytime,day or night (1-800469-4663) ww,,v,sears.com (U.S,A.and Canada) www,sears,ca Our Home For repair of carry-in... and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for free! _iili _i!i:L i!iiiil _zj_,_ i;i:ii!i! Opera GAR 28.0 H Electri Autom Model I " Marca de Sewiclo de Sears Brands,...
...need to help with home projects. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters. 1-8O0-4-1VIY-HOME ® Anytime,day or night (1-800469-4663) ww,,v,sears.com (U.S,A.and Canada) www,sears,ca Our Home For repair of carry-in... and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it -yourself. of home experts. • Get a personalized maintenance plan for free! _iili _i!i:L i!iiiil _zj_,_ i;i:ii!i! Opera GAR 28.0 H Electri Autom Model I " Marca de Sewiclo de Sears Brands,...