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Craftsman 917.250222 Operator's Manual

21.0 hp, 42" mower, electric start, 6 speed transaxle
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AWN TRACTOR
21.0 HP,*42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model
No.
917.25022
• EspaSol, p. 31
This product has a low emission engine which operates
i
differently from previously built
Before
start the
engines.
you
I
engine, read and understand this Operator's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
For answers to your questions
Read and follow all Safety
about this product, Call:
Rules and Instructions
before
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon-
Sat
Gasoline containing upto 10% ethanol (EIO) is acceptable for use in this machine. The
use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) will void the product warranty.
Esta mdquina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etano! (El0).
El
uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anular_ la garantia del producto.
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,comicraftsman
*As rated
bythe engine
manufacturer
581865949
Rev. 2

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  • Page 1 Esta mdquina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de hasta el 10% de etano! (El0). uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol (EIO) anular_ la garantia del producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,comicraftsman bythe engine *As rated manufacturer 581865949...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, calI 1-800-659-5917 or visit the web site', www.craftsman.com In all cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible,the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an equivalent model.
  • Page 3 _JLDANGER: 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. A_ILWARNING: In order to preventacciden- • Never direct discharged materialtoward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone.
  • Page 4 I!, SLOPE OPERATION • Keep children out of the mowing area and inthe watchful care of a responsible Slopes are a major factor related to loss of adult other than the operator. control and tip-over accidents, which can • Be alert and turn machine off if a child result in severe injury or death, Operation enters the area.
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Check thetruck ortrailer a nd refuel itonthe their proper operation regularly. ground. Ifthis isnot p ossible, then refuel • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or such e quipmentwith aportable container, other debris build-up. Glean oil or fuel rather than from a gasoline dispenser spillage and remove any fuel-soaked de- nozzle.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0,76 Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase, "four new Craftsman@ product is Charging 3 Amps Batlery System: 5 Amps Headlights designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products,...
  • Page 7 Keys Slope Sheet (1) Quick Connect Key(s) Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Label A socket wrench set wil! make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2"...
  • Page 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See tt_ CHECKLIST Operation section for location function of controls) Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best I. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These s ymbols may appear onyour tractor orinliterature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their m eaning. i_,1 SLOW REVERSE NEU'I3RAL HiGH CHOKE FAST IGNmON SWITCH PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START OPERATION SYSTEM {ROS) L1GHTS BAI'rERY...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourself with the locationsof vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03078 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards institute.
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,I which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye_ shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.I We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worr_ over spectacles.
  • Page 12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT 3. Repeat for all, installinggauge wheel in same adjustment hole. The position of the attachment lift Fever(A) TO OPERATE MOWER determines the cutting height. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
  • Page 13 NOTE: Toprotect hoodfrom damage when BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE transporting yourtractoron atruck oratrailer, CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL be sure hood is closed and secured totractor, The engine inyourtractor has been shipped Use an appropriate means of tying hood to from the factory already filied with summer tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
  • Page 14 TO START ENGINE MOWING TIPS When starting the engine for the first time or • DO NOT use tire chains when the mower if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take housing is attached to tractor. extra cranking time to move fuel from the •...
  • Page 15 v" LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover (_)Steering Pivot Bolts items that have been subjected to operator (_ Spind_e----__'_r---_ Spindle abuse or negligence. To receive full vague from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made Wheel _-_.j-_...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when perform- ing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than 5 feet (1,5 m) Ros "On" Engine "On" Position to stop at highest speed in highest gear on Position (Normal Operating) a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Determine temperature range expected Corrosion anddirt onthe batteryand terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. 1. Remove terminal guard. •...
  • Page 18 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING Debris may clog the engine's air cooling • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. system, Remove blower housing and clean of all foreign matter. the area shown to prevent overheating and • Clean debris from steering plate. Debris engine damage.
  • Page 19 DECK WASHOUT PORT IMPORTANT: Recheckthe areato ensurethe area is clear. Ensure no children are' in the Your tractor's deck is equipped with awashout port as part of its deck wash system. It should area while cleaning the deck. be utilized after each use. Move the tractor's attachment clutch con- Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on tro[ to the "ENGAGED"...
  • Page 20 WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 21 3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION 7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole washer and retainer spring {J). in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT Ensure tires are properly inflated to the PSI IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- shown on tires. If tires are over or under to-side. inflated, it may affect the appearance of your To obtainthe best cutting results, the mower lawn and lead you to think the mower is not blades should...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT BELT Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- belt installation guide decal on bottom side of [eft footrest.
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRAL ADJUSTMENT Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and The transaxfe shouldbe in neutral when the camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are not gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) adjustable.
  • Page 25 REPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug- _JlLWARNING: Do not short battery termi- in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind nals by allowing awrench or any other object the dash. to contact both terminals at the same time, Before connecting battery, remove metal TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

  • Page 26: Storage

    ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will FUEL SYSTEM not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent ,_WARNING: Never store the tractor with gum deposits from forming in essential fuel gasoline in the tank inside a building where system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose,...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. ! Fill fuel tank. See "TO START ENGINE" in Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM :ICAUSE ....CORRECTION .." '"..Lossof power Cutting too much grass/too fast. Raise cutting height!reduce speed. ThrottIe in "CHOKE" position. Adjust throttle control. Build-up of grass, leaves and Clean underside of mower trash under mower, housing.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Mower blades will Obstruction in clutch mechanism. Remove obstruction. not rotate Worn]damaged mower drive belt Replace mower drive belt, Frozen {dler pulley. Replace idler pulley. Frozen blade mandrel.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Rever_e operationsystem (ROS) 1 Turnignitionkey to ROS "ON" tractor is shifted is not"ON" whilemower or other position.See Operation section. into reverse attachment is engaged.
  • Page 31 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes,'never across the face. Do not mow WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 32 1-600-659-5917 6 visite el sitio web: www. craftsman.corn En lodes los cases anteriores, si el reemplazo es imposible, el equine tractor ser& sustituido sin cargo con el mismo modelo o uno equivalente.
  • Page 33 _PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de emputar las manosy los pies y de !anzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte, • No maneje la m&quina si no tiene [a trampa _DVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alam- para c6sped completa, la canaleta de descarga...
  • Page 34 - Tenet el m_imo cuidado cuando se acerca * Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de mode que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar a cantos ciegos, arbustos, &rboles u otros estando en una pendiente. objetos que pueden impedir {avista de niSos. .
  • Page 35 OPERAC1ONES DE SERVICIO GENERALES • Nunca hacer funcionar la m&quinaen un &rea • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse cerrada. e inspeccionar Ia m&quina. Reparar, si es necesario, antes de volver a porter en marcha. - Mantener todas las tuercas y pernos apretados - Nunca hacer ningSn ajuste o reparaci6n con para asegurarse de que trabaja en condiciones el motor en funci6n.
  • Page 36 LA REPARACION (Abertura: .030"/0,76 ram) CongratuJaciones per su buena compra. Su 8istema de 3 Amps Bateria nuevo producto Craftsman@ est& diseSado y Carga: 5 Amps Luces fabricado para funcionar de mode fiable per Bateda: AmpiHr: muchos aries. Pore come redes los productes, Min.
  • Page 37 Llaves Hoja de pendiente (1) Accesorio del conexi6n Llaves Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con Ia excepci6n de aqueltas pares que no se han montado por razones de envio. HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA EL MONTAJE ueta Un juego de Ilaves de tubo faciI_ar& el montaje. A continuaci6n se enumeran los tamaSos de las llaves est_ndar.
  • Page 38 PARA HACER RODAR EL TRACTOR FUERA t/fLISTA DE REVISION DE LA CORREDERA (MEA LA SECCI6N LA OPERACION PARA LA LOCALIDAD Y LA Antes de operary de distrutarde su tractornuevo, FUNCI(_N DE LOS CONTROLES) le desearnos quereciba el mejor rendimientoy la mayor satisfaccionde este productode calidad.
  • Page 39 Estos sJmbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la Iiteratura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus signh'icados, I'.,! MARCHAATR/_,S NEIJTRO ALTO BAJO ESTRAI_IGU- RAPIDO LENTO LACION i.ll,I MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENODE ALTURA DE LA LEVANTAMIENTO APAGADO SISTEMA ENOEND]DO ENMARCHA ESTAClONAMIENTO SEGADORA DE LA SEGADORA FUNCIONAMIENTO ATRAS(ROS)
  • Page 40 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con Jas ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Nuestros tractores cumplen conlos est&ndaresde seguridad deI American National Standard Institute.
  • Page 41 La operacion de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os| ' dentro de sus ojos, !o que puede producir da_os graves en 6stos. Siempre use| anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor| o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recomendamos galas de seguridad o I una m_scara de visi6n amplia de seguridad usada sobre las gafas.
  • Page 42 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE DE LA SEGADORA La posici6n de ]a palanca elevadora(A) determina a qu_ attura se c_ortar_, el c@sped. PARA OPERAR LA SEGADORA Su tractor viene equipada con un interruptor sensor que exige ta presencia del operador. Si el motor est,.
  • Page 43 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL PARA TRANSPORTAR MOTOR • Levante la palanca de levantamiento del ac- cesorio a su posici6n m&s alta. REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR ° Cuando empuje o arraslye su tractor aseg_rese Elmotor de su tractor se envia de f_brica ya Iteno que la paIanca de cambio est_ en ta posici6n neutro.
  • Page 44 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR AI hacer arrancar el motor per la primeravez o si • NO use cadenas de Ilanta cuando la carcasa se ha acabado el combustibledel motor, se necesi- de la cortadora de c6sped est_ colocada en el tar&...
  • Page 45 ,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,J ....PROGRAMA MAh_fENIMIENTO CA.OA GADA CAOA CADA CAOA _,TJENTH ¢;_A U,SO 8 HOP, AS _ P_RAS SOHOP, AS t0_HORAS _k_PORAI_A , ,i i ll,,,,i _o_o_'_'_ ... -_'_,'_i'o',_ ..' .., .._,_. ,_ o,,_..,,,.o_, ,_ ,._.,,_ '..
  • Page 46 VERIFIEZ S ISTEMA FUNCIONAMIENTO ATR,_S TRACTOR (Ros) Siempre observe {as reglas de seguridad cuando d_ mantenimiento. • Cuando el motor est,. en marcha con el interrupter de Ilave en posici6n de motor OPERACION DEL FRENO "ON" y el embrague del accesodo conecta- Si el tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies (1,5 m) do, cualquier tentativa dei operador de viaiar para detenerse a la m_c_mavelocidad al cambio...
  • Page 47 Revise el nivel del aceite del c_rter antes de ar- AVISO: La bateria del equipo original de su tractor no becesita servicio. No intente abrir o rancar el motor y despu6s de cada echo (8) horas de use continuado, Apriete la tapa del relleno! remover las tapas o cubiertas.
  • Page 48 LIMPIEZA DE LA REJILLA DE AIRE LIMPIEZA La rejilla de aire debe mantenerse sin mugre • Limpie rode material extraSe del motor, la y paja para evitar el daSo al motor debido al bateria, el asiento, e] pulido, etc. sobrecalentamiento. Limpiela con un cepillo de alambre o con aire compdmido para remover °...
  • Page 49 PUERTO DE LAVADO DE LA CUBIERTA IMPORTANTE: Tire de la manguera para asegu- rarse de que la conexi6n est& bien fija. La plataforma deI tractor est& equipada con un Abra (a Itave del agua. puerto de lavado come parte del sistema de Ia- Desde la posici6n det operador...
  • Page 50 ,_ ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1, PresJoneel pedal del embrague/freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento, Ponga la paranca de cambios en ta posici6n de neutro. 3, Ponga el embrague deI accesorio en la posiciSn desenganchado (DISENGAGED). .
  • Page 51 Realice el mismo procedirniento en el otto lado de| tractor, 9. Retire el resorte de sujeci6n (K), desIice la FtJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- abrazadera (L) hasta quitarla, y saque a TER]ORES ((3) - Levante la parte posterior presiSn la guia de ta caja (P) hasta que se de la cortadora, ubique ta ranura de Ia pieza salga deI soporte.
  • Page 52 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATR,g.S Aseg_rese de que los neum&ticos est@ninflados IMPORTANTE: El piso debe quedar bien nive- lado de Jado a lado. a la PSI que se indica en estos. Si est&n de- masiado inflades o poco inflados, el c_sped no Para que e] c_sped le quede perfectamente cor- le quedar_, bien certado, Io cual podr&Ilevarlo a tade, Iascuchi]las de ta cortadora deben ajustarse...
  • Page 53 VERIFIQUE EL FRENO PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSI6N DE MOVIMIENTO Si el tractor exige m_s de 1,5 m {cinco (5) pies) para pararse a una velocidad rods alta en el Estacione el tractor en una supe_cie nivelada. cambio mds alto en una superficie nivelada de Pongaelfrenode mano.
  • Page 54 REGULACI6N DE LA PALANCA DE VELOCI- IMPRESt6N/INCLINACION DE LAS RUEDAS DADES NEUTRO DEL CAMBIO MECANICO DELANTERAS La impresi6n e inclinaciSn de tas ruedas del- El cambio mec&nico con diferencialy traccibn ante- anteras de su nuevo tractor vienen asi de f_.brica riortiene que estar on posici6n neutro cuando la y son normales.
  • Page 55 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA ENTRECIERRE Y RELF-S El alambrado suelto o daSado puede producirel ,i_ADVERTENCIA: No hagacortocircuito con los real funcionamiento de su tractor, o que deje de terminales de la bateria al permitir que una llave funcionar,o Ie impida e] arrancar. de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto con ambos terminales a la misma vez.
  • Page 56 lnmediatamente prepare su tractor para el aima- MOTOR cenamiento a| final de |a temporada o sf el tractor SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE no se va a usar pot 30 dias o re&s. tMPORTANTE: Es important evitar que se _ADVERTENOIA: Nunoa almacene el tractor forman depositos de goma en partes funda- mentales del sistema de combus-tible tales...
  • Page 57 IDENTtFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que estd dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca Sin combuslible. Liens el estanque de combustible, Motor sin [a "ESTRANGULACION" Vea"PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MO- (CHOKE) adecuada, TOR"...
  • Page 58 iDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA ! CORRECCI6N P_rdida de Ague en el combustible. Vaciarelestanquedecombustibreyelcarbu- fuerza radar, vuelva alienar eiestanque con gaso- (sigue) line nueva y eatable eHiltm de combust_te.
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en et manual a menos qua estd dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA Las ]uz El interrupto'rest& '_PAGADO"(OFF). "ENCIENDA_"iON) el interrupter. (ces) de B0mbilla(s) o I_mpara(s) quemada(s). Cambie la bombilla(s) o l_mpara(s). lantera(s) no funcio- InterpJpter de la luz falIado,...
  • Page 63 GUtA SUGERIDAPARAMEDIR LAS PEND1ENTES CON LA VISTAPARA UNA OPERACIONSEGURA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar da_os graves, haga func]onar su tractor arriba J abajo de las pendIentes0 nunca transversalmente con respecto a Fas pend]entes. No cotter pendientes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los vlraj'es gradualmente pera evitar volcarse o la p_rdida de control.
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