Crafstman 917.25581 Manuals

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Como miembro exclusivo, recibe diversos beneficios como ofertas, precios especiales, proyectos nuevos, consejos de expertos y nuestro programa de puntos SHOP YOUR WAY REWARDS! 09.30.15 BD Printed in the U.S.A. LAWN TRACTOR 19.0 HP,* 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.25581 • Español, p. 33 Operator's Manual For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-888-331-4569 Craftsman Customer Help Line This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. * The power rating as declared by the engine manufacturer is the average gross power output at the specified RPM of a typical production engine for the engine model measured using SAE Standards for engine gross power. Please refer to the engine manufacturer for details. * La potencia nominal declarada por el fabricante del motor es la salida media de potencia bruta a las RPM especificadas de un motor de serie típico para el modelo de motor, medida según las normas SAE sobre potencia bruta de motor. Para más información, consulte al fabricante del motor. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com 115793726 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ..................................................2 Safety Rules ............................................3 Product Specifications .............................6 Assembly/Pre-Operation .........................7 Operation .................................................9 Maintenance Schedule ..........................16 Maintenance ..........................................16 Service and Adjustments .......................21 Storage ..................................................27 Troubleshooting .....................................28 Sears Service ......................... Back Cover WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, all non-expendable parts of this riding equipment 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 unavailable. BATTERY LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 90 DAYS from the date of purchase, the battery (an expendable part) of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A new battery will be supplied free of charge. You are responsible for the labor cost of battery installation. ADDITIONAL LIMITED WARRANTIES In the following additional warranties, you are responsible for the labor cost of part installation after the second year from the date of purchase. FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, the frame of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A new frame will be supplied free of charge. FOR TEN YEARS from the date of purchase, the front axle of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. A new front axle will be supplied free of charge. FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED by the original owner after the tenth year from the date of purchase, the cast iron front axle (if equipped) of this riding equipment is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. With proof of purchase, a new cast iron front axle will be supplied free of charge. WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, call 1-888-331-4569 or visit the web page: www.craftsman.com/warranty In all cases above, if part repair or replacement is impossible, the riding equipment will be replaced free of charge with the same or an equivalent model. All of the above warranty coverage is void if this riding equipment is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include: • Expendable parts (except battery) that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters. • Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups. • Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass. • Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance. • Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame, axle assembly or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine. • Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual. • Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date. • Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 63 15 GRADOS MAX. PLEGAR A LO LARGO DE LA LÍNEA PUNTEADA ESTA ES UNA PENDIENTE DE 15 GRADOS SOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA O CUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVIESE EL CERRO GUÍA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACIÓN SEGURA ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar daños graves, haga funcionar su tractor arriba y abajo de las pendientes, nunca transversalmente con respecto a las pendientes. No cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los virajes gradualmente para evitar volcarse o la pérdida de control. Tenga mucho cuidado cuando cambie de dirección en las pendientes. 1. Plegar esta página a lo largo de la línea punteada arriba indicada. 2. Tener la página ante de sí mismos de modo que su borde izquierdo sea vertical paralelo al tronco del árbol u otra estructura vertical. 3. Mirar a través del pliegue en dirección de la pendiente que se quiere medir. 4. Comparar el ángulo del pliegue con la pendiente del terreno. 62 NOTES/AVISO 3 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- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always discon- nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor. WARNING: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chem i cals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands after handling. SAFETY RULES I. CHILDREN WARNING! CHILDREN CAN BE IN- JURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The Ameri- can Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower. WARNING! CHILDREN CAN BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all of the safety instructions below. 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 in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. • Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. • Never allow children to operate the ma- chine. • Use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child. II. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the in struc tions, to operate the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blades. • Ensure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while back ing. • Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in place and working.