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Craftsman 917.25022 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 917.25022 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 21.0 hp, 42" mower electric start 6 speed transaxle
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LAWN TRACTOR
21.0 HR* 42" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.25022
• EspaSol, p. 31
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This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines, Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Operator's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
For answers to your questions
Read and follow all Safety
about this product, Call:
Rules and Instructions
before
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (El0) is acceptable for use in this machine. The
use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) wil! void the product warranty.
Esta m&quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de haste el 10% de etanol (El0).
El
uso de una gasolina qua supere el 10% de etanol (El0) anular6 la garantie del producto,
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
*As rated
bythe engine m anufacturer
446645

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  • Page 1 Esta m&quina puede utilizar gasolina con un contenido de haste el 10% de etanol (El0). uso de una gasolina qua supere el 10% de etanol (El0) anular6 la garantie del producto, Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman bythe engine m anufacturer *As rated 446645...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ..........Maintenance .......... Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts Ofthis ridingequipment are warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A defective non-expendable part will receive free in-home repair or replacement if repair is impossible.

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    _DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- • Never direct discharged materialtoward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone.
  • Page 4 II, SLOPE OPERATION Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible Slopes are a major factor related to loss of adult other than the operator. control and tip-over accidents, which can • Be alert and turn machine off if a child result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Never tamper with safety devices. Check thetruck ortrailer a ndrefuel itonthe their proper operation regularly. ground. Ifthis [snot p ossible, then refuel • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or such e quipment with aportable container, other debris build-up.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    W/out Filter: 48 OzJ1,4 L REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0,75 ram) Congratulations on making a smart pur- chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is Ground Speed Forward: t,0/1,6 (Mph/Kph): 1,4/2,3 designed and manufactured for years of 2,1/3,4 dependable operation.

  • Page 7: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys i,iiiL.J.llu J JJl J H IL LuJu,i .JLi i i i/i/iLlLI/i H/i/ i1_/i i ill i Your new tractor has been assernbledat the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly...
  • Page 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID LISTA DE REVISION (See Operation section for location Antes de operary de disfrutar de su tractor nuevo, and function of controls) le deseamos que reciba el mejor rendimiento y [a 1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest mayor satisfaccion de este preducto de calidad.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These s ymbols may appear onyour t ractor orin literaturesupplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWERLIFT ENGINE REVERSE ENG|NE ENGINE START OPERATION SYSTEM (ROe) CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCWBRAKE U GHT,3 ON...
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of vari- ous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03078 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting...
  • Page 11 The operation of anytractor can result inforeign objects thrown into the eyes,t which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye{ shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.I We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety, mask wornl over spectacles.
  • Page 12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT TO OPERATE MOWER The position of the attachment lift lever (A) Your tractor is equipped with an operator determines the cutting height. presence sensing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
  • Page 13 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting yourtractor on atruckor atrailer, CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ensure hood is closed and secured to tractor. The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, Use an appropriate means of tying hood to from the factory, already filled with summer tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
  • Page 14 TO START ENGINE MOWING TIPS When starting the engine for the first time or • Tire chains cannot be used when the if the engine has run out of fuel. it will take mower housing is attached to tractor. extra cranking time to move fuel from the •...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 9EFORE I_VERY EV£RY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE _a_C:H SCHEDULE sEASO_ STORAGE HOURS _OURS HQURS HOURS Check Brake IOpe.ratten ohe.ok ,e.P ..,," Check Operatar Presence & NON Systems V" Check fe.rLoe.se Fasteners Ch_cWRe.p[ace Mower B[ade.e Lubr=cation Chz, rt Check B_t;e.ry Level Clean...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules w hen p erform- • Whenthe engine is running with the ignition ingany maintenance. switch in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt BRAKE OPERATION by the operator to drive in reverse should shut offthe engine.
  • Page 17 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Docking Oil Drain Extension Corrosion and d irton the batteryandterminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable remove battery from tractor. 2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 3.
  • Page 18 DECK WASHOUT PORT MUFFLER Your tractor's deck is equipped with a wash- Inspect and replace corroded muffler out port o n its surface as part of its deck wash spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create system. It should be utilized after each use. a fire hazard and/or damage.

  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral position, 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turnignitionkey to "STOP" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 20 3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION 7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer spnng (J). in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
  • Page 21 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side- PSI shown ontires. If tires are over or under to-side. inflated, it may affect the appearance of your To obtain the best cutting results, the mower lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level su#ace. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level sur- belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest,...
  • Page 23 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRAL ADJUSTMENT Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal, The transaxle should be in neutral when the The front wheel toe-in and camber are not gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) adjustable.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE FUSE REPLACING BA'I-I'ERY Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug- in fuse, The fuse holder is located behind n_asWARNING: Do not short battery termi- by altowi nga wrench o r any other object the dash. to contact both terminals at the same time.

  • Page 25: Storage

    immediately prepare your tractor for s torage ENGINE atthe end ofthe season orifthe tractor will FUEL SYSTEM not b eused for30days o r more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent A_, WARNING: Never store the tractor with gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose, gasoline in the tank inside a building where...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Out of fuel. Will not start F=llfuel tank. See '_TO START ENGINF Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attemptmg to start.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace battery. Engine clicks but will not start Corroded battery terminals. Clean battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. Check all wiring, Faulty solenoid or starter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose b_ade. Replace blade. Tighten blade boJ cutting Mower deck not level. Level mower deck. Butldup of grass, leaves, and Clean underside of mower i trash under mower, housing.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of drive Debris on steedng plate [if See "CLEANING" in the equipped), maintenance section, Motion drive belt worn, damaged, Replace motion drive belt. or broken.
  • Page 30 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ,..,= ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 31 6 visits e] sitio web: www. craftsman.com En todos los casos anteriores, si el reemplazo es imposible, el equipo tractor ser__ sustituido sin cargo con el mismo modelo o uno equiva[ente.
  • Page 32 _PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan los instrueciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. • No maneje la m#,quina si no tiene la trampa _DVERTENCIA: S=empre desconecte...
  • Page 33 • Tener el m_ximo cuidado cuando se acerca ° Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja mode que no sea necesario pararse o eambiar a cantos ciegos, arbustos, _.rboles u otros estando en una pendiente. objetos que pueden impedir la vista de niOos, •...
  • Page 34 OPERACIONES DE SERVIC]O GENERALES • Nunca hacer funcionar EamAquina en un __rea • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay qua pararse cerrada. e inspecc_onar la mAquina. Reparar, si es necesario, antes de volver a porter en marcha. • Mantener todas Jastuercas y pernos apretados para asegurarse de que trabaja en condic=ones •...
  • Page 35 2rid 1.4/2,3 Congratulaciones per su buena compra. Su (MphiKph). 2.1/3,4 nueve producto Craftsman® est& disehado y 3.!/5,1 fabricado para funcionar de mode fiabLe per 4.0/6.4 touches aSos. Pero come redes los productos, 5.4/8,2 puede necesitar alguna reparacibn de tanto en Arras"...
  • Page 36 Hoja de pendiente Llaves Llaves (2) Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f,_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se hart montado por razones de envio. HERRAMIENTAS NEOESARIAS PARA EL MONTAJE Etiqueta Un juego de Ilaves de tube facllitar_ el montaje.
  • Page 37 PARA HACER RODAR EL TRACTOR LISTA DE REVISION FUERA DE LA CORREDERA (Vea la set- ci6n de la operacibn para la Iocalidad Antes de operary de disfrutar de su flatter nuevo, le deseames que reciba e[ meier rendimientoy la la funcion de los controles) mayor satisfaccion de este producto de calidad.
  • Page 38 Estos s[mbofos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la hteratura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. MARCHA ATRAS NEUTRO ALTO BAJO ESTRAN. R,&.PIDO LENTO LACION (®) MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR FRENO ALTURA DE LA LEVANTAMIENTO APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO ENMARCHA ESTAC_ONAMIENTO SEGADORA DE LA SEGADORA FUNCIONAMIENTO ATRAS...
  • Page 39 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGUR1DAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las tlustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con fas ubicaciones de los diversos controtes y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. 03078 Nuestros tractores...
  • Page 40 La operacion de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraEos dentro de sus ojos, |o que puede producir da_os graves en _stos. Siempre anteojos de aeguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 41 PAPA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE CORTE Repita el prcced_miento para el lado opuesto instalando la rueda calibradora en el mismo LA SEGADORA agujero de ajuste. La posici6n de la palanca elevadora (A) determina a qu_ altura se cortar_t el c6sped. PARA OPERAR LA SEGADORA Su tractor viene equipada con un interruptor sensor que exige la presencLa det operador, Si...
  • Page 42 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR Cuando empu]e o arrastre su tractor asegerese MOTOR que [a palanca de camb[o est6 en la posic]6n neutro. REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR • No empuje o arrastre le tractor amAs de cinco El motor en su tractor ha stdo enviado desde la (5) MPH.
  • Page 43 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR AI hacer arrancar el motor per la primera vez o No se pueden usar las cadenas para las si se ha acabado eLcombustible de1 motor, se llantas cuando la caja de la segadora est,. necesitar_ tiempo para el arranque extra para adjunta al tractor.
  • Page 44 PROGRAMA ANTES GABDA CADA CADA CADA cAr.)A _.UC_£Eh',_MII_ErO TEMPORADI MANTENIMIENTO CADA HOP_S HORA_ HORAS HOFt.AS ..=_ o,o,=,_ _o!f..la pres,&rtd_ los =ra_ta_ Ve r=Im_ la _omm_nde dO pm_ence _'G_13teur el [e _lS{_ma d RC, S A "_'_ ....
  • Page 45 TRACTOR • Cuando el motor est& en marcha con el inte- rrupterde l]ave del sistema de funcionamiento Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando d_ mantenimiento. atr&s {ROS) en la posici6n "ON" y el embrague OPERACI()N DEL FRENO del accesorio conectado, cualquier tentativa del operador de viajar marcha atr_.s, NO apa- Si el tractor neces,ta m&s de cinco (5) pies para gar_.
  • Page 46 Enjuague la baterla con agua corriente Remueva la tapaivanlla indicadora de nivel s6queia para relleno del aceite. Tenga cuidado de no Limpie los terminales y los extremes dei cable permitir que la mugre entre en el motor cuando cambie el aceite de la bateria con un cepillo de alambre hasta...
  • Page 47 SILENClADOR PUERTO DE LAVADO DE LA CUBIERTA Inspeccione ycambie el s ilenciador corroido La cubierta de su tractor estd equipada con un amortiguador de chispas (sJ v iene equipado) pues puerto de lavado sobre la supefficie que forma pueden crear unpeligro deincendio y/o daSos.
  • Page 48 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERfAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: Presione ei pedal de[ embragueifreno completamente y aplique el freno de estac_onamiento. Ponga la palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro. Ponga el embrague def accesono en la poslc_6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED).
  • Page 49 Realice el mismo procedimiento en el otro Eadodel tractor. 9. Retire e[ resorte de sujecJSn (K), deslice la FIJE LAS PIIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- abrazadera (L) hasta quitarla, y saque a TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior presi6n la gu{a de la caja {P) hasta que se de la cort_dora, ubique la ranura de la pJeza salga del soporte.
  • Page 50 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA Vuelva a verificar las medidas y ajuste nueva- mente, en case necesario, hasta que ambos AsegSrese de que los neum_.ticos est_n inflados lades queden iguales. a la PSF que se indlca en estos. est&n de- AJUSTE DE DELANTE A ATR._,S masiado...
  • Page 51 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR EL FRENO IMPULSION DE MOVIMIENTO Si et tractor exige de einco (5) pies para Estacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada. pararse auna veJocidad m__s alta en el carnbio Pongae]freno de mane. En caseque necesiteasis- m_s alto en una superficie nivelada de hormig6n...
  • Page 52 REGULACION DE LA PALANCA DE VELOC|- IMPRESION / INCLINACION DE LAS RUEDAS DADES NEUTRO DEL CAMBIO MECANICO DELANTERAS La irnpresi6n e mchnacl6n de _as ruedas del- Elcambio mer__.&n=co c on d=ferenc_al y traccisn ante- anteras de su nuevo tractor vienen asi de _brica rior tiene qua estaren posiciSn neutro cuando...
  • Page 53 ENTRECIERRE Y RELES REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA ,di_ADVERTENCIA: No haga cortomrcuitc con los El alambrado suelto o dahado puede producir e] terminales de ]a bateria al permitir que una liave real funcionamiento de su tractor, o que deje de de tuerca o cualquier eve objeto entre en contacto funcionar, e le impida el arrancar.
  • Page 54 MOTOR lnmediatamente prepare su tractor para el a[ma- cenamlento al final de la temporada o si el tractor SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE no se va a usar per 30 dias o m_s. IMPORTANTE: Es important evitar que se for- ,L(_.DVERTENCIA: Nunca a[macene e[ tractor man depositos...
  • Page 55 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6zl apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ didgido a un centre de servlcio Sears. CORRECC|ON PROBLEMA CAUSA S'i'ncombustible. No arranca Llano el estanque"_te combustible. Motor sin la "ESTRANGULAGION" Vea "PARA HACER ARRANCAR (CHOKE) adecuada. MOTOR"...
  • Page 56 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECC[ON P_rdlda Carla mucho c_sped, muy r_pido. Eleve la alt ura de corte/_'eduzca [a velocid,_.d fuerza Ace[eram6n en la posicion de "ESTRAN- Ajuste...
  • Page 57 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secctbn apropiada en el man ual a menos que est_ d irigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CORRECCION CAUSA Mala des- Velocidad del motor rnuy lenta. Ponga e] control de la aceleraci6n en la carga del posici6n de "RAPtDO"...
  • Page 59 GUfA SUGERIDAPARA MEDIRLAS PENDIENTESCON LA VISTA PARAUNA OPERACIONSEGURA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar da_os graves, haga funcionar su tractor arriba Y abajo de las pendientes, nunca transversalments con respecto a las pendientes. No cortar pendlentes ntayores de t5 grados. Haga los vlrajes gradualmente para evitar vo[cafse o Is p_rdida de control Tenga mucho cuidado cuando c_mbie de dErecei6n on las pendJentes.
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