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... operating this Owner's Manual. 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 ® 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 from previously built engines...
... operating this Owner's Manual. 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 ® 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 from previously built engines...
Operation Manual
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...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 ...of this product is void if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, visit wv.ev.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659_-5917 to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). Warranty coverage does NOT include: o Expendable items...
...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 ...of this product is void if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, visit wv.ev.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659_-5917 to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). Warranty coverage does NOT include: o Expendable items...
Operation Manual
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...from regular price of 10% from time to schedule service. A spark arrester for and using your Repair Protection Agreement today! Your new Craftsman® product is used on or near any ). phone support from unexpected hassle and expense Here's what's included in -home repair,...on making a smart pumhase. That's when having a Repair ProtectionAgreement can cal! Fast help prolong the life of a new tractor, It has been designed, engi- Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have competent, well-trained representatives and the proper tools to assemble and maintain...
...from regular price of 10% from time to schedule service. A spark arrester for and using your Repair Protection Agreement today! Your new Craftsman® product is used on or near any ). phone support from unexpected hassle and expense Here's what's included in -home repair,...on making a smart pumhase. That's when having a Repair ProtectionAgreement can cal! Fast help prolong the life of a new tractor, It has been designed, engi- Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have competent, well-trained representatives and the proper tools to assemble and maintain...
Operation Manual
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...and replace if necessary. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL, • Be sure tractor is in one year. Rinsethebatterywithplainwateranddry. 4o Cleanterminalsandbatterycable ends with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. Coatterminalswith greaseorpetroleum ...thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading_ Keep oil at least once a year if the tractor is running low on the drain valve, 5, After oil has drained completely, close and lock ... first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your nearest...
...and replace if necessary. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL, • Be sure tractor is in one year. Rinsethebatterywithplainwateranddry. 4o Cleanterminalsandbatterycable ends with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. Coatterminalswith greaseorpetroleum ...thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading_ Keep oil at least once a year if the tractor is running low on the drain valve, 5, After oil has drained completely, close and lock ... first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your nearest...
Operation Manual
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...highest speed in rear wheel hub and axle. Repair tire and reassemble. Always wear eye protection when around batteries_ if your tractor battery to manually push the tractor forward. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it should be serviced. Do not lose). 3. ...camber, contact a Sears or other vehicle must lock and skid when you try to start the engine, it is equipped with a 12 volt system_ The other qualified service center_ TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS I. ate explosive gases. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe...
...highest speed in rear wheel hub and axle. Repair tire and reassemble. Always wear eye protection when around batteries_ if your tractor battery to manually push the tractor forward. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it should be serviced. Do not lose). 3. ...camber, contact a Sears or other vehicle must lock and skid when you try to start the engine, it is equipped with a 12 volt system_ The other qualified service center_ TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS I. ate explosive gases. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe...
Operation Manual
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...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. 32 Dirty fuel filter° 6 7_ Water in Service and Adjustments section. 10 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 ...
...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. 32 Dirty fuel filter° 6 7_ Water in Service and Adjustments section. 10 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 ...
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...engaged Worn, bent or loose blade. Bent blade mandrel Loose/damaged part(s). Check wiring,switches and connections,If not corrected, i contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Replace damaged parts. I Recharge or replacebattery._ 2 Clean battery terminals. 3 Check all wiring_ 14 See "To... Adjust Carburetor" in fuel. 10 Spark plug wire loose. Excessive vibration 1 2 3 Engine continues to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will not start Loss of adjustment. tl Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12 Dirtylciogged muffler,...
...engaged Worn, bent or loose blade. Bent blade mandrel Loose/damaged part(s). Check wiring,switches and connections,If not corrected, i contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Replace damaged parts. I Recharge or replacebattery._ 2 Clean battery terminals. 3 Check all wiring_ 14 See "To... Adjust Carburetor" in fuel. 10 Spark plug wire loose. Excessive vibration 1 2 3 Engine continues to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but will not start Loss of adjustment. tl Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12 Dirtylciogged muffler,...
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... bolt. 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower, 7 Clean underside of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor cut - Clean around mandrels. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in this manual. 11 Clogged mower deck vent ... Worn/damaged mower drive belt 2 Replace mower drive belt. 3 Frozen idler pulley° 4 Frozen blade mandrel. 3 Replace idler pulley. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 5 Clogged mower deck vent from buildup of mower housing° 8 Mower drive belt worn. 8 Replace mower drive belt....
... bolt. 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower, 7 Clean underside of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor cut - Clean around mandrels. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in this manual. 11 Clogged mower deck vent ... Worn/damaged mower drive belt 2 Replace mower drive belt. 3 Frozen idler pulley° 4 Frozen blade mandrel. 3 Replace idler pulley. 4 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center. 5 Clogged mower deck vent from buildup of mower housing° 8 Mower drive belt worn. 8 Replace mower drive belt....
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...other product manuals online. • Get answers from our team of drive Engine "backfires" wnen turglnq engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is not "ON" while mower or other attachmentis engaged, !. Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 is shifted Einto reverse CAUSE CORRECTION 11 ...between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine i! TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Battery will not charge Loss of home experts. manage home 35 position before stopping engine° Turn ignitionkey to...
...other product manuals online. • Get answers from our team of drive Engine "backfires" wnen turglnq engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is not "ON" while mower or other attachmentis engaged, !. Reverse operation system (ROS) 1 is shifted Einto reverse CAUSE CORRECTION 11 ...between half and full speed (fast) position before stopping engine i! TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Battery will not charge Loss of home experts. manage home 35 position before stopping engine° Turn ignitionkey to...
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