Craftsman 917.28927 User Manual

Operator's Manual
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LAW TRACTOR
24.0 HP,* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28927
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This product has a low emission engine which operates I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
Iengine, 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman *Asratedbytheenginemanufacturer
425246 Rev.2

Craftsman 917.28927 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	917.28927
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Safety Rules

General Operation Safety

Follow all instructions before starting and during operation for safe use.

Slope Operation Safety

Operate with extreme caution on slopes to prevent tip-overs and loss of control.

Children Safety

Keep children out of the mowing area and be alert to their presence.

Gasoline Handling Safety

Handle gasoline with extreme care due to flammability and explosive vapors.

Machine Maintenance Safety

Assembly and Pre-Operation

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Steps for removing the tractor from the carton, checking the battery, and adjusting the seat.

Rolling Tractor Off Skid

Pre-Operation Checklist

Assembly and Component Checks

Verify all assembly is complete, parts are secure, and components like battery, tires, and belts are checked.

Operational Readiness Checks

Confirm engine oil, fuel, controls, brakes, safety systems, and transmission are ready for operation.

Operation Overview

Control Symbols and Indicators

Hazard Alert Symbols

Defines hazard alert symbols (Danger, Warning, Caution) and their potential consequences.

Know Your Tractor Controls

Tractor Control Identification

Identifies and describes the function of each control and lever on the tractor.

Tractor Operation Procedures

Setting the Parking Brake

Step-by-step guide on how to properly set the tractor's parking brake.

Stopping Mower Blades and Ground Drive

Instructions for stopping the mower blades and the tractor's ground movement.

Moving Forward and Backward

How to operate the forward and reverse drive pedals for movement.

Adjusting Mower Cutting Height

How to adjust the mower deck to the desired cutting height.

Operating the Mower

Steps to engage and operate the mower blades.

Reverse Operation System (ROS)

Operating on Hills

Guidelines and warnings for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

Engine and Pre-Start Checks

Pre-Start Engine Checks

Starting the Engine

Detailed instructions for starting the engine in warm and cold weather conditions.

Purging the Transmission

Mowing Best Practices

Mowing Technique and Speed

Maintenance Schedule and Recommendations

Scheduled Maintenance Tasks

A schedule outlining maintenance tasks and their recommended intervals.

General Maintenance Recommendations

Pre-Use Checks

Tractor Systems Checks

Brake and Tire Checks

Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check

Verifying the function of operator presence and Reverse Operation Systems.

Blade Care and Removal

Battery Maintenance and Cleaning

Engine Oil and Filter Service

Engine Oil Level and Change

Instructions on checking engine oil level and performing oil changes.

Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Engine Air and Fuel System Maintenance

Air Filter Service

Cooling System and Muffler Checks

Spark Plug and Fuel Filter Replacement

Mower Deck Service

Removing the Mower Deck

Installing the Mower Deck

Belt Installation and Gauge Wheel Adjustment

Belt Replacement

Mower Drive Belt Service

Motion Drive Belt Service

Engine Adjustments

Adjusting Throttle Control Cable

Carburetor Adjustment and Governor

Tractor Storage Procedures

General Tractor Preparation for Storage

Battery and Fuel System Storage

Engine Oil and Cylinder Preparation

Troubleshooting Guide

Engine Starting Problems

Solutions for issues like the engine not starting or being hard to start.

Engine Turnover and Clicking Issues

Troubleshooting for the engine not turning over or only clicking.

Performance and Cutting Issues

Solutions for loss of power, vibration, poor cut, and blades not rotating.

Discharge and Electrical Issues

Troubleshooting for poor grass discharge, non-working headlights, and battery charging.

Drive and Safety System Issues

Solutions for loss of drive, engine backfiring, and engine dying in reverse.