Craftsman 917.28807 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualCRRFTSMRH°LAWN19.5 HR*TRACTO42" MowerElectric Start6-Speed TransaxleModel No.917.28807• EspaSol, p. 32This product has a lo

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overin-flated at the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcuttin

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

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

SAFETYGLASSESThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety

• 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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH=MENTSTow only the attachments that are recom-mended by and comply with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F andbelow)7. When engine starts, leave throttlecontrol in choke position until enginewarms up and begins to run roughly.

MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORESCH E D UL E EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON STORAGEUSE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURSCheck Brake Operation if

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

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. However,periodic charging of the battery with an au-tomotive char

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

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using a dirtyair filter. Replace pre-cleaner after every 25hours of operation or every season. Servicepape

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked onlevel ground or driveway. Make suretires arepropedy inflated (See the sides of tires

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 when thegear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate)position. The a

REPLACING BATTERY_,WARNING: Do not short batteryterminalsby allowing a wrench or any other object tocontact both terminals at the same time.Before con

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._WARNING: Never store t

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

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

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service centerPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONBattery will not 1 Bad battery

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL0315 DEGREES MAX.WARNING: To avoid serious injury, ope

Garanfia ... 33 Programa de Mantenimiento ... 48Reglas de Seguridad ...

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

• 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

• Mantener la maquina libre de hierba, hojasu otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar lassalpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitarcualquier cosa mojada

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

/ \f \I D\ /\ /Inserto delvolante dedirecci6nVoiante de direccion(1) Arandela(1) Perno hexagonal5/16-18 x 4AdaptadorPfl ll li ll ll i\(1) Arandela des

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

7. Deslice el asiento hasta que Ilegue a unaposici6n c6moda, que le permita presionarel pedal del embrague/freno completamentehasta abajo.8. Desm6ntes

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

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

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

FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTORLEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SUTRACTORCompare las ilustraciones con su tractor par

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

PARAOPERARLA SEGADORASu tractorvieneequipadacon un interruptorsensorqueexigela presenciadel operador.Sielmotorest&funcionandoy e!embraguedelac-ces

AGREGUEGASOLINA• Lleneel estanquede combustible.Llenehastalaparteinferiordelcuelloderellenodelestanquedegasolina.NoIoIlenedemasiado.Usegasolinaregular

PROGRAMA DE ANTES DE CADA CADAMANTENIMIENTO CADAuse 8 25HORAS HORASRevisar la operacion del freno _Revisar la presion de las Ilantas _t_ _i_T verifiez

TRACTORSiempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu-ando de mantenimiento.OPERAClON DEL FRENOSi el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies parapararse a

BATERiASu tractor cuenta con un sistema de carga de labateria que es suficiente para el uso normal. Sinembargo, si se carga la bateria peri6dicamente,

FILTRODEACEITEDELMOTORCambieelfiltrodeaceitedelmotorcadatem-poradaovez pormedioquecambieelaceite,sieltractorseusam&sde100horasenunaflo.FILTRODEAIR

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

&ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESK_NES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIERSERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES:1. Presione el pedal del embrague/freno completamente

AJUSTE DE LADO A LADO, Levante la segadora a su posici6n mas alta., A media distancia de ambos lados de la sega-dora, mida la altura desde la parte in

PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DEIMPULSION DE MOVIMIENTOEstacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada.Enganche el freno de estacionamiento. Paraayuda, exist

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

Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el alma-cenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractorno se va a usar pot 30 dias o m&s._ADVERTENClA:

IDENTiFICACiON DE PROBLEMAS:Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicioSears,PROBLEMANO arral3caDificil de

IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS:Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicioSears,PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCIONPerd

IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS:Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicioSears,PROBLEMALas cuchillassegadora

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GUiA SUGERIDA PARA IViEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNAOPERACION SEGURASOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA OCUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVIESE EL CERRO(33tO

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGasoline Capacity 1.25 Unleadedand Type: RegularOil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°FOil Capacity: W/Filt

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/s *_\Is /SteeringWheel InsertSteering Wheel(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18 x 4[]_M Steering WheelAdaptert t \I |I ISteeringBoot(1) 5/16 Lock

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

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