Craftsman 917.28926 User Manual

Operator's Manual
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LAW TRACTO
24.0 HR* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28926
• EspaSol, p. 32
03070
This 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 pm, Mon- Sat
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman *As rated by the engine manufacturer

Craftsman 917.28926 Specifications

General

Engine	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Power	6.75 HP
Engine Displacement	190cc
Cutting Positions	6
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Cutting Height	1.25 to 3.75 inches
Drive System	Rear-wheel drive
Wheel Size	8 inches (front), 10 inches (rear)
Speed Settings	Variable

Summary

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

SAFETY RULES AND GUIDELINES

GENERAL OPERATION PROCEDURES

DANGER, WARNINGS, AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS

Understand critical safety hazards like amputating parts and chemical exposure.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Operation on slopes requires extra caution to prevent tip-over accidents.

CHILD SAFETY AND OPERATION

Keep children out of mowing area and never allow them to operate.

TOWING AND GASOLINE HANDLING SAFETY

GENERAL SERVICE AND SLOPE SAFETY

ASSEMBLY AND PRE-OPERATION

ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST AND PREPARATION

Final checks before operating and preparing the tractor off the skid.

OPERATION AND CONTROLS

SYMBOLS AND HAZARD DEFINITIONS

Explains tractor symbols and hazard alert meanings for safe operation.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR CONTROLS

Identifies and describes tractor controls and their functions.

BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURES

Guides on setting parking brake, stopping, ground drive, and throttle control.

MOVEMENT AND MOWER OPERATION

Controlling tractor movement and operating the mower blades safely.

REVERSE OPERATION AND SLOPE HANDLING

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

ENGINE OIL AND FUEL CHECKS

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

Steps for starting the engine in warm and cold weather conditions.

TRANSMISSION WARM UP AND PURGING

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND RECOMMENDATIONS

TRACTOR AND ENGINE COMPONENTS MAINTENANCE

ENGINE SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER DECK SERVICE PROCEDURES

BELT AND BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE

WHEEL, BATTERY, AND TRANSAXLE ADJUSTMENTS

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE