Craftsman 917.28738 Owner's Manual

02494Owner’s ManualThis product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en gine, read

10CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-rect tire pressure is important for best c

11DANGER, KEEP HANDSAND FEET AWAYFREE WHEEL(Automatic Models only)OVER TEMPLIGHTKEEP AREA CLEARSLOPE HAZARDS1515(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)BATTERYREVER

12KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiar

1301844The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety g

1402828ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position(Normal Operating)01931Attachment Lift LeverHigh PositionAttachment Clutch Lever “Eng

15ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, reg u lar un lead ed gasoline with a min i mum of

16TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from

17MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments sec tion o

18MAINTENANCE01964LUBRICATION CHART➀ Spindle Zerk ➀Front Wheel Bearing Zerk➀ General Purpose Grease➁ REFER TO Maintenance “ENGINE” SECTIONI

19TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highes

2TABLE OF CONTENTSWarranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifi c

20V-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belt

2102744ENGINE OIL FILTERReplace the engine oil fi lter every sea son or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.A

22CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, fi nish, etc. of all foreign matter.• Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.•

2302696SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and

24011560059801267Both Front Links Should be Equal in LengthNut “F”Ground LineBottom edge of mower to ground01553Suspension ArmLift Link Adjustment Nut

2502557-LTH02314MandrelPulleyMandrel PulleyIdler PulleysTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as

2600663Retaining RingWashersSquare Key(Rear Wheel Only)Axle CoverTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS 1. Block up axle securely.2. Remove axle cover, retain

27TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEM BLY 1. Raise hood.2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt to

2801915ENGINEMaintenance, re pair, or re place ment of the emission con trol de vic es and sys tems, which are be ing done at the cus tom ers expense,

29STORAGEImmediately 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: Ne

3SAFETY RULESI. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting.• Do not put

30Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKE

31Loss of power 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change (cont.)

32Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism.

3315 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

195509 11.19.04 TR Printed in U.S.A.02410Para pedir servicio de reparacióna domicili

4SAFETY RULESII. SLOPE OPERATIONSlopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or deat

5SAFETY RULES• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipm

6Gasoline 3.5 GallonsCapacity Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)(API-SG-SL)

7UNASSEMBLED PARTS(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12Gauge(1) KnobSeatSteering WheelSteeringWheel Insert(1) Large Flat Washer(1) 5/16 Lock Washer(1) Hex Bol

8Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and prope

9TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion section for location and function of con trols)1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift leve