Craftsman 917.25432 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual(RRFTSMRN°LAW TRACTO24.0 HR* 42" MowerElectric Start6 Speed TransaxleModel No.917.28925• EspaSol, p. 33This product has a l

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 into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor ey

TO MOVE FORWARD ANDBACKWARDThe direction and speed of movementcontrolled by the gearshift lever (J).is1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de-pres

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)Your tractor is equipped with a ReverseOperation System (ROS). Any attempt bythe operator to travel in the reverse direc

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELThe engine in your tractor has beenshipped, from the factory, already filledwith summer weight oil.1.

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. Se

MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORESCHEDULE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGEUSE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURSCheck Brake OperationCheck T

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5) feet tostop at highest speed

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and termi-nals can cause the battery to "leak" power.1. Disconnect BLACK bat

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMTo ensure proper cooling, make sure thegrass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-nal surfaces of the engine are kept cleanat al

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

DECK WASHOUT PORTYour tractor's deck is equipped with awashout port on its surface as part of itsdeck wash system. It should be utilized af-ter e

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place gears

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 MOWEREnsure tires are properly inflated to the PSishown on tires. If tires are over or underinflated, it may affect the appearance of yourlaw

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTThe mower blade drive belt may bereplaced without tools. Park the tractor onlevel surface. Engage parking brake.BELT R

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU=TRAL ADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The a

REPLACING BATTERY_IbWARNING: Do not short ter-batteryminals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject to contact both terminals at the sametime. Before

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-_i_ will not be used for 30 days or more.WARNING: Never store th

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start 1 Out of fuel.2 Engine not

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerCAUSE1 Weak or dead battery.2 Corroded battery terminal

,_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 centerPROBLEMPoor cut - unevencuttingMower blades willnot rot

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of drive Debris on steerin

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONliVEFOONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._b ARNING: To avoid serious injur

li. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents, which canresult in severe injury or death. Operationon

• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rimof the fuel tank or container opening atall times until fueling is complete. Do notuse a nozzle lock-open dev

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 3.00 Gallonsand Type: Unleaded RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F '(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°FOil C

Keys(1) Oil Drain TubeFor Future UseSlope Sheet(2) KeysYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunasse

NOTE: Youmay nowroll your tractor offthe skid. Followthe appropriate instructionbelowto removethe tractor from the skid._b, WARNING" Before start

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N H LREVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW