Craftsman 917.28708 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
(RRFTSHRN°
LAW
20.0 HP,
TRACTOR
42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28708
EspaSol, p. 34
[_ his product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
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Operator's Manual(RRFTSHRN°LAW20.0 HP,TRACTOR42" MowerElectric StartAutomatic TransmissionModel No.917.28708• EspaSol, p. 34[_ his product h

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CHECK TiRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-rect tire pressure is important for bestcuttin

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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.R N HREVERSE NEUTRAL HIGHENGINE

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

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the Ieyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses Io

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, The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better

Page 7 - 5/16-18 x 4

TO TRANSPORTWhen pushingor towingyour tractor,besure to disengagetransmissionby placingfreewheel control in freewheeling position.Freewheelcontrol is

Page 8 - TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

,Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to start position and releasekey as soon as engine starts. Donot run starter continuously for morethan

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MOWING TiPSMower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section of

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DATESCheck Brake Operation _#'Check Tire Pressure _Check Operator Presence andT ROS Systemsa Check for Loose Fasteners _ KsA Sharpen/Replace Mowe

Page 11 - ,IJIIItNI.

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

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Warranty...2Safety Rules...3ProductSpecifications...

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TO SHARPEN BLADENOTE: We do not recommend sharp-ening blade - but if you do, be sure theblade is balanced.Care should be taken to keep the bladebalanc

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Check the crankcase oil level before start-ing the engine and after each eight (8)hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMDebris may clog the engine's air cool-ing system. Remove blower housing andclean area shown to prevent overheatingand engine

Page 16 - PURGE TRANSMiSSiON

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

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7. Push clutch cable housing guide intobracket, slide collar onto guide andsecure with large retainer spring.8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on

Page 18 - LUBRiCATiON CHART

,3.MandrelBELT INSTALLATION -1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleysand idler pulleysMake sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guide

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Engine PulleyClutching Idler _ J_ IKeeper II _..:iiii.,_TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE=VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTThe motion control lever has been presetat t

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If "jumper cables" are used for emergencystarting, follow this procedure:IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equippedwith a 12 volt system. The other

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ENGINEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of theemission control devices and systems, whichare being done at the customers expense,may be performed by

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Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more._,CAUTION: Never store

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngi

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONLoss of power(cont.)Excessivevi

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHe

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL15 DEGREES MAX._) ARNING: To avoid serious injury, ope

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Garantia ... 34 Programa de Mantenimiento ... 50Reglas de Seguridad ...

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DANGER: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzarobjetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes

Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

• Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja demodo que no sea necesario pararse o cam-biar estando en una pendiente., No cortar la hierba mojada. Las rueda

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• Mantener la [email protected] libre de hierba, hojasu otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar lassalpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitaroualquier cosa mojada

Page 32 - , Move throttle control

ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTOCapacidad y Tipo 1.25 Galonesde Gasolina Regular Sin PIomoTipo de Aceite SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F)API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (Deabajo

Page 33 - 15 DEGREES MAX

Inserto del volantede direcci6nAccesorio detransci6n dbla direcci6nft-q(1) Perno hexagonal5/16-18 x 4UVolante de direcci6n(1) Arandela d_seguridadEje

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II. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor relatedto loss ofcontrol and tip-over accidents,which canresultin severe injury or death. Opera-tion on a

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Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no sehan montado por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que

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6. Baje el asiento a la posici6n de operaci6n ysientese en el asiento.7. Deslice el asiento hasta que Ilegue a unaposici6n c6moda, que le permita pres

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REVISION DE LA PRESION DE LASLLANTASLas Ilantas en su tractor fueron infladas de-masiado en la f&brica per razones de envio. Lapresi6n de las Ilan

Page 38 - REPARAClON

Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto,Aprenda y comprenda sus significados,R N H LMARCHA AT

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FAMIMARICESE CON SU TRACTORLEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUTRACTORCompare las ilustraciones con su tractor para

Page 40 - ... _. Plana Grande

La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraflos dentrode sus ojos, Io que puede producir daflos graves en estos. Siempre us

Page 41 - FUERA DE LA CORREDERA (Vea la

Paraobtenerel mejorrendimientodecorte,elc@[email protected] pulgadasdealturadebesegarsedosveces.Hagaelprimercorterelativamentealto;elsegundoalaaltur

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2. Tire del mando de la rueda libre haciaafuera y hacia abajo hasta que se coloqueen la guia y sueltalo de manera que semantenga en la posici6n de des

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6. Inserte la Ilave en la ignici6n y gire la Ilaveen el sentido que giran las manillas del reloja la posici6n de arranque (start), y sueltela Ilave ta

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CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR• La segadora debe estar nivelada en formaadecuada para obtener el mejor rendimientoal segar. Vea "PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DELA S

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Remove gas-powered equipment fromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on theground. If this is not possible, thenrefuel such equipment with a portableco

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Revisar la operaci6n del frenoRevisar la presi6n de las IlantasWrifi_z la commande de presence d'op_rateur _#_at le sistema d ROSRevisar si hay s

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TRACTORSiempre observe las reglas de seguridadcuando de mantenimiento.OPERACION DEL FRENOSi el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies parapararse a u

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MPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla estratado a calo. Si es necessario sustituir lospernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobadosmostrados en Partes d

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AVlSO: A pesar de que los aceites de mul-tiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoranel arranque en clima frio, estos aceites demultiviscosidad van a aume

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_ Manivela_ _ Cubierta__ CartuchoPre,mp,ador...Base ... letas--o,_ ... RanurasLIMPIEZA DE LA REJILLA DE AIRELa rejilla de aire debe manten

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_ DVERTENClA:PARA EVITAR LESI6NES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIERSERVlClO O DE HACER AJUSTES:1. Presione el pedal del embrague/freno completamente y ap

Page 52 - __/_Perno Hexagonal

7. Empuje la guia de la cubierta del cable delembrague en el soporte, deslice el collarsobre la guia y aseg0rela con el resortegrande de retenci6n.8 C

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PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUbSI6N DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORALa correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadorase puede cambiar sin herramientas. Estacionee

Page 54 - --o,_ ... Ranuras

PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPUL-SION DE MOVIMIENTOEstacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada.Enganche el freno de estacionamiento. Para fa-cilida

Page 55 - Resorte de[ Embrague

PARA AJUSTAR EL ALINEAMIENTO DELVOLANTE DE DIRECCl6NSi las barras transversales del volante dedirecci6n no est&n horizontales (izquierda aderecha)

Page 56 - Varillajes Delanteros

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONSGasoline 1.25 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(Below 32°F)Oil Capacit

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REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA_ADVERTENClA: No haga cortocircuito conlos terminales de la bateria al permitir que unaIlave de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto en

Page 58 - Regulaci6n

MOTOREl mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazode cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del controlde la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costodel

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Inmediatamentepreparesutractorparaelalmacenamientoalfinaldelatemporadao si eltractornosevaa usarpot30diaso [email protected]._a_DVERTENOIA:Nuncaalmaceneeltrac-tor

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IDENTIFICAClON DE PROBLEMAS:Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicioSears.CAUSA CORRECCK3N1. Sin combus

Page 61 - Aceleraci6n

IDENTIFICACl6N DE PROBLEMAS:Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicioSears.PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClONP_rd

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IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS:Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicioPROBLEMALas cuchillassegadoras no r

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GUiA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNAOPERACION SEGURASOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA OCUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVIESE EL CERRO(.O15 G

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SteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 4USteering WheelSteeringExtensionShaft(1) Large Flat WasherSteeringWheel Adapter(1) 5/16 Lock Washer(1) Wash

Page 67 - OPERACION SEGURA

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper

Page 68 - Parapedirserviciodereparaci6n

6. Lower seat into operating position andsit in seat.7. Slide seat until a comfortable positionis reached which allows you to pressclutch/brake pedal

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