Craftsman 917.28870 User Manual

Operator's Manual
LAW
24.0 HP,*
TRACTOR
42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28870
• Espahol, p. 33
03090
This product has a low emission engine which operates
[_ differently from previously built engines. Before start the
you
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:
t -800=659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Craftsman 917.28870 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.28870
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY

Details the limited warranty terms for the tractor and battery.

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Guidelines for safe operation before starting the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Instructions for safely mowing on inclines and slopes.

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Precautions for handling fuel safely to prevent fire and injury.

ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Identify and understand tractor controls and indicators.

TO OPERATE MOWER

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety guidelines for operating the tractor on slopes.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Overview of required maintenance tasks by time interval.

BRAKE OPERATION

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

TO INSTALL MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER

Instructions for adjusting the mower deck for optimal cutting.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

TO CHECK BRAKE

REPLACING BATTERY

STORAGE

TRACTOR STORAGE PREPARATION

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

ENGINE WILL NOT START

Common causes and corrections for starting issues.

LOSS OF POWER

Troubleshooting steps for reduced engine power.

POOR CUT - UNEVEN CUTTING

Diagnosing and fixing issues with cutting quality.

ENGINE "BACKFIRES"

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SLOPE MEASUREMENT GUIDE

How to use the guide to measure slope angles.