CRAFTSMAN 917.28922 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual [CRRFT.TMRN°[ LAWN TRACTOR 21.0 HR* 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28922 • EspaSol, p. 33 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. B...

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Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................ 3 Product Specifications ............................. 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......................... 7 Operation ...............

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_,DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _!bWARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when sett...

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II, SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, ...

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• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with t...

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and Type: Oil Type (API-SG-SL): Oil Capacity: 2.50 Gallons Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W30 (below 32°F W/Filter: 56 oz. W/O Filter: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground S...

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Keys (2) Keys Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tig...

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NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. _WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructionsin the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tr...

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These symbols may appear on yourtractor or inliterature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L I\1 "e REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW i.ml ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEI...

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref...

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend stan...

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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. (J) 1. Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral position. 2. Release parking brake. 3. Slowly move motion control lever to desired p...

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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel inthe reversedirection with the attachment clutchengaged willshut off the engine unless ignitionkey is placed in the ...

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine inyourtractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, re...

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PURGE TRANSMISSION _CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine Is running. Toensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the fimt time. This procedur...

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation T Check Tire Pressure R CheckOperator Presence&ROSSystems A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Batten,/Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle ...

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See &qu...

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BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an au- tomotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. Keep s...

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AIR FILTER Yourengine willnot run properly using a dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25 hoursof operationor every season. Service paper cartridgeevery 100 hoursof operation or every season, whichever occursfirst. Service air cleaner m...

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DECK WASHOUT PORT Your tractor's deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be utilized af- ter each use. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water spigot...

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WARNING:TO AVOIDSERIOUSINJURY,BEFOREPERFORMINGANYSERVICEORADJUSTMENTS: . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position...

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3, ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. 4. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. 7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (...

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TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown ontires, iftires are over or under inflated, itmayaffectthe appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT 1. With...

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- face. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mowerfromtractor (See"TO RE- MOVE MOWER"inthissection of manual)...

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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1. Block up axle securely. 2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key- Do not lose). 3. Repair tire and reassemble. NOTE: On rearwheels only:aligngrooves in rear ...

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2. Disconnect BLACK battery cablefirstthen RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor. 3. Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery. 4. First connect RED battery cable to posi- tive (+) terminal with hex bolt...

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Immediatelyprepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _, WARNING: Never storethe tractor with gasoline inthe tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Al...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over CAUSE CORRECTION 1 Out offuel. 1 Fillfueltank. 2 Enginenot"CHOKED"propedy. 2 See...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE 1 Weak or dead battery. 2 Corroded battery terminals. 3 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Faulty solenoid or starter. 1 Cutting too much grass/too fast. P...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven cutting Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge 1 Worn, bent or looseblade. 2 Mower deck notlevel. 3...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Loss of drive CAUSE 1 Freewheelcontrolin"disengaged" position. 2 Motiondrive belt worn, damaged, or broken. CORRECTION 1 Placefreewheel...

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Garantia .......................................................... 33 Reglas de Seguridad ...................................... 34 Especfficaciones del Producto ........................ 37 Montaje/Pre Operaci6n................................... 38...

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_PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alambre de l...

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• Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de modo que no sea necesariopararse o cambiar estando en una pendiente • Nocortar la hierba mojada Las ruedaspueden perder tracci6n Poner siempre una marcha cuando se est& en pendientes No poner en punto...

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• Mantener la mdquina iibre de hierba, hojas u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. Dejar que ta mdquina se enfrie antes de guardarla. • Si se golpea un objeto a...

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ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Capacidad y Tipo de gasolina: Tipo de Aceite: (API-SG-SL) Capacidad de Aceite: BujJa: 2.5 Galones (9,46 L) Regular Sin Plomo SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F / 0°C) SAE 5W30 (Debajo 32°1=/0°C) Con filtro:56 oz. Sin filtro: 48 oz. ...

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Llaves Hoja de pendiente Llaves (2) Su tractQr nuevo ha sido montado en la fdbrica con la excepci6n de aqueitas partes que no se han montado por razones de env|o. Para asegurarse que su tractor funcioneen forma adecuada y segura todas las partes y lo...

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AVISO: Ahora puede rodar o conducirsu tractor fuera de la corredera. Siga las siguientes instruc- ciones para remover el tractor de la corredera. _ADVERTENClA: Antes de empezar, leer, en- tender y seguirtodas las instruccionespresentes en la seccibn ...

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Estos simboi0s pueden aparecer sobre su b'actor Oen la literatura proporcionadacon el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. R N H L I\1 MARCHA ATFL_S NEUTRO ALTO BAJO ESTRAI'_GU- RAPIDO LENTO LACION MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENODE APAGA...

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FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para...

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La operacibn de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir da_os graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere sutractor o cuando haga ajustes ...

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PARA MOVERSE HACIA ADELANTE Y HACIA ATRAS La direocibn y la velocidad del movimiento son controladas por medio de la palanca de control de movimiento (J). 1. Haga arrancar el motor con la palanca de con- trol de movimiento en la posici6n de neutro. 2...

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FUNCIONAMIENTO ATP,AS Tutractor estb equipado con el Sistema de Fun- cionamientoAtr&s (ROS). Cualquiertentativadel operadorde viajar marcha atrbscon elembrague puestoapagar& el motor a menos que la Ilave de ignicibnse ponga en la posicibnde &...

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AGREGUEGASOLINA • Lleneel estanquede combustible.Llene hastalaparteinferiordelcuelloderellenodel estanquedegasolina.NoIoIlenedemasiado. Usegasolinaregular,sinplomo,nuevay tim- piaconel minimo de 87 octanos. (El uso de gasolina con plomo aumentarb, ...

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PURGAR LA TRANSMISI(_N APRECAUCI(_N: Nunca enganche o desen- ganche la palanca del control de rueda libre cuando el motor esta funcionando. .Paraasegurar laoperaci6nyejecuci6nadecuada, es recomendado que la transmisi6nsea purgada antes de operar el t...

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PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Rovisar la opemclon del frono W f W e" v' v' Revisar la presi6n de las itantas T v_z la commande de pMsence V p R d'opdmteur et lesistema d ROS A Revisar si hay sujetadems sueltos if C Afilar/cambiar las ...

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TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglasde seguridadcuando d_ mantenimiento. OPERACI(3N DEL FRENO Si el tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la m&xima velocidad al cambio m&salto en una superficie nivelada, de hormig6n o pavi...

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3. Enjuague la bateria con agua corriente y s_quela. 4. Limpielosterminalesy losextremosdel cable de la bateria con uncepillo de alambre hasta que queden brillantes. 5. Cubra los terminales con grasa o parafina, 6. Reinstale la bateria (Vea "Ree...

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FILTRO DE AIRE Su equipo no funcionardcorrectamente si el filtro de aire est_ sucio. Cada 25 horas de funciona- miento 0 en cada temporada, reemplace el pre limpiador; y el cartucho donde viene el papel [servicepaper cartridge] reempl&celo cada 1...

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PUERTO DE LAVADO DE LA CUBIERTA La cubierta de su tractor estd equipada con un puerto de lavado sobre la superficie que forma parte del sistemade lavado de la cubierta.Se de- beria utilizarcada vez que se haya usadoel tractor. 1. Lleve el tractor a u...

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ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1. Presione el pedal del embrague/freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento. 2. Ponga la palanca de control de movimiento en la posici6n de n...

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4. Realice el mismo procedimiento en el otto lado del tractor. 5. FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior de la cortadom, ubique la ranura de la pieza de uni6n (D) por encima de la clavija que hay en la barra post...

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PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA Aseg(Jresede que los neumdticos est_n inflados a la PSI que se indica en estos. Si estdn de- masiado infladoso poco inflados,el c_sped no le quedardbien cortado,Iocual podrdIlevarloa pen- sar que la S,EGADORA no estd bien reg...

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PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA La correa de impulsibn de la cuchilla segadora se puede cambiar sin herramientas. Estacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada. Enganche el freno de estacionamiento. REMOCION DE LA CORREA...

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IMPRESlON / INCLINACION DE LAS RUEDAS DELANTERAS La impresibn e inclinacibn de las ruedas delan- teras de su nuevo tractor vienen asi de f_brica y son normales. La impresi6ny la inclinacibnde las ruedas delanteras no son regulables. En caso que se pr...

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REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA _ADVERTENCIA: No haga cortocircuitoconlos terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Ilave de tuercao cualquierotto objetoentreen contacto con ambosterminales a la misma vez. Antes de instalarla bateria remueva las putserasde ...

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Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el al- macenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o mbs. _DVERTENClA: Nunca almacene el tractor con gasolina en el estanque dentrode unedificio en donde los gases pueden al...

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IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA No arranca Dificil de arrancar El motor no da vuelta iEI motorsuena ipero noarranca P6rdida de fuerza CAUSA 1. Sin co...

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IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA P6rdida de fuerza (conUnuado) Vibra¢i6n excesiva El tractor se pon en marcha atrds El motor continda funcionan do cu...

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IDENTIFICACI(SN DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la sacci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA Las cuchillas segadoras no rotan CAUSA 1. Obstrucci6n en el mecanismo del embrague. 2. La correa de impulsi6n de la ...

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