Craftsman 917.28851 Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities, Sears Installation Service

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity

2.5 Gallons

 

and Type:

Unleaded Regular

Oil Type

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(API-SG-SL):

SAE 5W30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:

W/ Filter:

56 oz.

 

W/O Filter:

48 oz.

Spark Plug:

Champion RC12YC

 

(Gap: .030")

Ground Speed

Forward:

0 - 5.2

 

Reverse:

0 - 2.9

Charging System:

3 Amps Battery

 

5 Amps Headlights

Battery:

Amp/Hr:

28

 

Min. CCA:

230

 

Case size:

U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45-55 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained representatives and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Mainte- nance” and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap- plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION

AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That’s when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:

•Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists.

•Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs.

•Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed.

•Discount of 10% from regular price of service and service-related parts not covered by the agreement; also, 10% off regular price of preventive maintenance check.

•Fast help by phone – phone support from a Sears representative on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information call 1-800-827-6655.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the

U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

IDENTIFICACIÓN DE PROBLEMAS:

Vea la sección apropiada en el manual a menos que esté dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears.

PROBLEMA

 

CAUSA

 

CORRECCIÓN

 

 

 

 

 

No arranca

1.

Sin combustible.

1.

Llene el estanque de combustible.

 

2.

Motor sin la “ESTRANGULACIÓN”

2.

Vea “PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MO-

 

 

(CHOKE) adecuada.

 

TOR” en la sección de operación.

 

3.

Motor ahogado.

3.

Espere varios minutos antes detratar de

 

 

 

 

arrancar.

 

4.

Bujía mala.

4.

Cambie la bujía.

 

5.

Filtro de aire sucio.

5.

Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire.

 

6.

Filtro de combustible sucio.

6.

Cambie el filtro de combustible.

 

7.

Agua en el combustible.

7.

Vaciar el estanque de combustible y el

 

 

 

 

carburador, vuelva a llenar el estanque

 

 

 

 

con gasolina nueva cambie el filtro de

 

 

 

 

combustible.

 

8.

Alambrado suelto o dañado.

8.

Revise todo el alambrado.

 

9.

Carburador desajustado.

9.

Vea “PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR”

 

 

 

 

en la sección de Servicio y Ajustes.

 

10.

Válvulas del motor desajustadas.

10.

Pongase en contacto con un centro de

 

 

 

 

servicio cualificado "SEARS".

Difícil de

1.

Filtro de aire sucio.

1.

Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire.

arrancar

2.

Bujía mala.

2.

Cambie la bujía.

 

 

3.

Batería baja o descargada.

3.

Vuelva a cargar o cambie la batería.

 

4.

Filtro de combustible sucio.

4.

Cambie el filtro de combustible.

 

5.

Combustible rancio o sucio.

5.

Vaciar el estanque de combustible y vuelva

 

 

 

 

a llenarlo con gasolina nueva.

 

6.

Alambrado suelto o dañado.

6.

Revise todo el alambrado.

 

7.

Carburador desajustado.

7.

Vea “PARA AJUSTAR EL CARBURADOR”

 

 

 

 

en la sección de Servicio y Ajustes.

 

8.

Válvulas del motor desajustadas.

8.

Pongase en contacto con un centro de

 

 

 

 

servicio cualificado "SEARS".

 

 

 

 

 

El motor no

1.

Pedal del freno no presionado.

1.

Presione el pedal del freno.

la vuelta

2.

Elembraguedelaccesorioestáenganchado.

2.

Desenganche el embrague del accesorio.

 

 

3.

Batería baja o descargada.

3.

Vuelva a cargar o cambie la batería.

 

4.

Fusible quemado.

4.

Cambie el fusible.

 

5.

Terminales de la batería corroídos.

5.

Limpie los terminales de la batería.

 

6.

Alambrado suelto o dañado.

6.

Revise todo el alambrado.

 

7.

Interruptor de la ignición fallado.

7.

Revise/cambie el interruptor de la ignición.

 

8.

Solenoide o arrancador fallados.

8.

Revise/cambie el solenoide o arrancador.

 

9.

Interruptor(es) que exige(n) la presencia

9.

Pongase en contacto con un centro de

 

 

del operador fallado.

 

servicio cualificado "SEARS".

El motor

1.

Batería baja o descargada

1.

Vuelva a cargar o cambie la batería.

suena pero

2.

Terminales de la batería corroídos.

2.

Limpie los terminales de la batería.

no arranca

3.

Alambrado suelto o dañado.

3.

Revise todo el alambrado.

 

 

4.

Solenoide o arrancador fallados.

4.

Revise/cambie el solenoide o arrancador.

Pérdida de

1.

Corta mucho césped, muy rápido.

1.

Eleve la altura de corte/reduzca la velocidád

fuerza

2.

Aceleración en la posición de “ESTRAN-

2.

Ajuste el control de la aceleración.

 

 

GULACIÓN” (CHOKE).

 

 

 

3.

Acumulación de césped, hojas y basura

3.

Limpie la parte inferior de la cajade la

 

 

debajo de la segadora.

 

segadora.

 

4.

Filtro de aire sucio.

4.

Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire.

 

5.

Nivel de aceite bajo/aceite sucio.

5.

Revise el nivel de aceite/cambie el aceite.

 

6.

Bujía fallada.

6.

Limpie y vuelva a ajustar la abertura o

 

 

 

 

cambie la bujía.

 

7.

Filtro de combustible sucio.

7.

Cambie el filtro de combustible.

 

8.

Combustible rancio o sucio.

8.

Vaciar el estanque de combustible y vuelva

 

 

 

 

a llenarlo con gasolina nueva.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Sears Craftsman Help Line Am 5 pm, Mon Sat06.02.11 AP Table of Contents WarrantySafety Rules General OperationAfter handling III. Children ServiceII. Slope Operation IV. TowingGeneral Service Never operate machine in a closed areaCustomer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsSears Installation Service Repair Protection AgreementsUnassembled Parts ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATIONTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Deck Levelness ChecklistCheck Tire Pressure Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsPara Hacer Arrancar EL Motor CON UNA Batería Baja OperationPara Remover LAS Ruedas Impresión / Inclinación DE LAS Ruedas DelanterasPara Cambiar LA Correa DE Impulsión DE LA Cuchilla Segadora Ignition Switch Used for starting and stopping the engineKnow Your Tractor Para Reemplazar LA Correa DE TRANS- MisiónStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake To USE Throttle Control DTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height To Adjust Gauge WheelsTo Move Forward Backward To Stop Mower Blades Disengage attachment clutch controlServicio Y Ajustes Before Starting the Engine To Start EnginePurge Transmission Mowing TipsLeft hand side of mower should be used for trimming Before Each USE MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Para Cambiar EL Aceite DEL MotorTractor Mantenimento EngineTabla DE Lubricación Consejos Para Segar Clean AIR ScreenPurgar LA Transmisión Engine OIL FilterRemain in the operator’s position CleaningMovable parts Deck Washout PortAntes DE Hacer Arrancar EL MO- TOR Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove MowerPara Operar LA Segadora Para Moverse Hacia Adelante Y Hacia AtrásPara Ajustar LA Altura DE Corte DE LA Segadora Para Parar LAS Cuchillas DE LA SegadoraPrecision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK AdjustmentVisual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment To Level MowerFamiliaricese CON SU Tractor To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Check BrakeOperación TostartenginewithweakbatteryTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Throttle Control Replacing BatteryTo Remove Hood & Grill Assembly To Adjust Choke ControlMONTAJE/PRE Operación BatteryPiezas SIN Montar Storage OtherTroubleshooting Chart Reglas DE Seguridad Servicio III. NiñosIV. Remolque Operaciones DE Servicio GeneralesFuncionamiento General II. Funcionamiento EN PendientesGarantía para equipos tractores Craftsman Tabla DE MateriasGarantía Garantía Completa DE Craftsman

917.28851 specifications

The Craftsman 917.28851 is a robust lawn tractor designed for homeowners seeking reliable performance and ease of use in lawn maintenance. This model features a powerful 24 HP Kohler engine that delivers ample power for various mowing tasks, ensuring a clean and efficient cut on lawns of different sizes. The engine is designed with advanced technology that promotes fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, making it an eco-friendlier choice for lawn care.

One of the standout features of the Craftsman 917.28851 is its 54-inch cutting deck. This spacious deck allows users to cover a larger area in less time, minimizing the number of passes required to achieve a well-manicured lawn. The deck is equipped with multiple height adjustment settings, giving users the flexibility to customize the cutting height according to their preferences and the specific needs of their yard.

The tractor's hydrostatic transmission is another key characteristic, providing smooth and effortless control. This technology allows for seamless speed adjustments without the need for cumbersome gear changes, making it easier for users to navigate around obstacles and tight spots in their lawn. Moreover, the responsive steering system enhances maneuverability, ensuring that users can easily maintain their lawn's edges and corners.

Comfort and convenience are prioritized in the design of the Craftsman 917.28851. It features an ergonomic seat with ample padding, allowing operators to mow for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Additionally, the easy-to-access controls are intuitively placed, making it user-friendly even for those who may be new to lawn tractors.

Maintenance is simplified with this model as well. The design includes an easy-to-clean deck and features like a built-in washout port, facilitating a quick clean-up post-mowing. The durable construction of the Craftsman 917.28851 ensures longevity, while its sleek design complements any outdoor landscape.

Overall, the Craftsman 917.28851 is an exemplary choice for homeowners who want a dependable lawn tractor that efficiently handles a variety of mowing tasks while providing comfort and ease of use. Its blend of power, advanced features, and user-friendly design makes it a valuable addition to any homeowner's lawn maintenance toolkit.
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