Craftsman 28934 Operator's Manual Page 1

Operator's Manual(RRFTSMRN°LAW TRACTOR22.0 HR* 42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.28934, EspaSoI, p. 33IThis product

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift lever (A)determines the cutting height.• Put attachment lift lever in desired cut-ti

USINGTHEREVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM-Onlyuseifyouarecertainnochildrenorotherbystanderswillenterthemowingarea.1. Depressbrakepedalallthewaydown.2. Withengine

ADD GASOLINE* Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Donot overfill. Use fresh, clean, regularunleaded gasoline with a minimum of87 octane. (Use of

IMPORTANT:Shouldyourtransmissionrequireremovalforserviceorreplace-ment,itshouldbepurgedafterreinstalla-tionbeforeoperatingthetractor.1. Placetractorsa

I_IAIN I I:NANI._tSCHEDULECheck Brake OperationT Check Tire PressureR Check Operator Presence & ROS System. _A Check for Loose FastenersC Check/Re

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performingany maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed i

TRANSAXLECOOLINGThetransmissionfanandcoolingfinsshouldbekeptcleantoassurepropercooling.Donotattempttocleanfanortransmissionwhileengineisrunningorwhile

CLEAN AiR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt and chaffto prevent engine damage from overheating.Clean with a wire brush or compressed airtorem

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place attachment c

3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSIONARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position holein arm over pin (B) on outside of tractorchassis and secure with retainer spring.4.

TO LEVEL MOWERMake sure tires are properly inflated to thePSI shown on tires. If tires are over or underinflated, itmay affect the appearance of yourl

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may be replacedwithout tools. Park the tractor on level sur-face. Engage parking brake.BELT

TO CHECK BRAKEIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed in highest gear on alevel, dry concrete or paved surface, thenbrake

REPLACING BATTERY_sWARNING: Do not short batterytermi-by allowing a wrench or any other objectto contact both terminals at the same time.Before connec

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstor-ageattheendoftheseasonorifthetrac-willnotbeusedfor30daysor more.WARNING:Neverstorethetractorwithgasolineinthetank

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start 1 Out of fuel. 1

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSEEngine clicks but 1 Weak or dead battery.w

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMPoor cut - unevencuttingMower blades willnot rot

_DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONBattery will notcharge1234Loss

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONliVEcoi_ll WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up anddown the face of slopes,

II.SLOPEOPERATIONSlopesareamajorfactorrelatedtotossofcontrolandtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevereinjuryordeath.Opera-tiononallslopesrequiresextr

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfr

PRODUCTSPECIFiCATiONSGasoline Capacity 2.5 Gallonsand Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°FIOil Capacity

Keys(2) KeysSlope SheetFor Future Use IYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembted for shippi

NOTE:Youmaynowrollyourtractorofftheskid.Followtheappropriateinstructionbelowtoremovethetractorfromtheskid.WARNING:Beforestarting,read,understandandfol

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H L Ikl @REVERSE NEUTRAL HI