Seres 917.270823 Electric Lawn Mower Owner's Manual & Service Guide PDF (EN)

Owner's Manual ЈRI:IFT [MI:IN ° 19.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC LAWN TRACTOR Model No. 917.270823 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, _lon - Sat Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip- ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears, com/craftsman

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Warranty................................................. 2 SafetyRules........................................... 2 ProductSpecifications...........................5 Assembly................................................ 8 Operation.............................................. 11 MaintenanceSchedule.........................18 Maintenance......................................... 18 ServiceandAdjustments......................22 Storage................................................. 27 Troubleshooting.................................... 28 RepairParts.........................................

32 PartsOrdering.......................BackCover LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT Fortwo (2)yearsfromthedateof purchase,if this CraftsmanRrdingEquipmentis main- tained,lubricatedand tunedupaccordingto the instructionsinthe owner'smanual, Searswill repairor replace,freeof charge,anypartsfoundto bedefectivein materialor workmanship. ThisWarrantydoesnotcover: Expendableitemswhichbecomeworn duringnormaluse,suchas blades,spark plugs,aircleaners,belts,etc. Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchasnails, thorns,stumps,or glass.

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageor acci- dentor thefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin theowner'smanual. Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

LIMITED90 DAYWARRANTYON BATTERY Forninety(90)daysfromdateof purchase,if anybatteryincludedwiththis ridingequip- mentprovesdefectivein materialorworkmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat- terywill notholda charge,Searswill replacethebatteryat nocharge.In-homewarranty serviceonyourCraftsmanridingequipmentis availableat nochargefor 30daysfrom thedateof purchase.Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter.After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail- able after 30 days from the dat_ of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply).

This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. GENERAL OPERATION Never carry passengers. Do not mow in reverse unless absolu ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Be aware of the mower discharge dir{ tion and do, not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard ir place. Slow down before turning. Never leave a running machine unat- tended. Always turn off blades, set park- ing brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 2

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Turnoffbladeswhennot mowing. Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass catcheror uncloggingchute. Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificial light. Donotoperatethemachinewhileunder theinfluenceof alcoholor drugs. Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor crossingroadways. Useextracarewhenloadingor unload- ingthe machineintoa traileror truck. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children' will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss- of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. DO: Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Never allow children to operate the machine. Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Follow the manufacturer's recommen- Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow en- gine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. Never run a machine inside a closed area. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- ment in good condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. dations for wheel weights or counter- weights to improve stability. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: Do notturn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could sud- denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. 3

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Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith the enginerunning. Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject to wear,damage,and deterioration, whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Frequently checkcomponentsand replacewith manufacturer'srecommendedpads, whennecessary. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut. Wrapthe blade(s)or weargloves,and useextracautionwhenservicingthem. Checkbrakeoperationfrequently. Adjustandserviceas required. Besurethe areaisclear ofotherpeople beforemowing.Stopmachineif anyone entersthe area. Nevercarrypassengers. o Do not mow in reverse unless absolute- ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. , Never carry children.

They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. , Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. , Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. , Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. _,Look for this symbol to point out impor- :ant safety precautions. It means CAU- tION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE- FY IS INVOLVED. _,WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. A_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- al starting when setting up, transporting, _djusting or making repairs always discon- lect spark plug wire and place wire where t cannot contact spark plug. 4

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