Craftsman 247.28902 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 19.5 hi:),42" deck electric start, 7 speed

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Page 1 I:RnFrSMRN° LAWN TRACTOR 19.5 HI:), 42" Deck Electric Start, 7 Speed Model No. 247.28902 • Espanol, P. 59 This product from previously understand Before using this equipment, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands...
Page 2 Champion®RC12YC Engine: Briggs& Strattonintek © KCD IR LLC Off-Season Trou bleshooting ... Labels ... Parts List ... Espafiol ... Service Numbers ... CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY Model Number Serial Number Dateof Purchase Storage ... Back Cover Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber, and dateof purchaseabove.
Page 3: California Proposition
This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof California to cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
Page 4: Slope Operation
• Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationand excessivespeed. Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremoving grass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or debris,or makinganyadjustments. Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff blade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and removekey before dismounting. Use extracare whenloadingor unloadingthe machineintoa traileror truck. This machineshouldnot be drivenup or down ramp(s),becausethe machinecouldtip over,causingserious personalinjury.The machinemustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.
Page 5 CHILDREN Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatoris notalert to the presence of children.Childrenare often attractedto the machineand the mowing activity.They do notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat childrenwill remainwhereyou last sawthem. • Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand inwatchfulcare of a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator. • Be alert and turnmachineoff ifa childentersthe area. •...
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
General Service • Never run anengine indoors orina poorly ventilated exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless, • Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, blade(s) and allmoving parts h ave s topped. Disconnect plug wire and ground against the engine toprevent unintended starting. • Periodically check tomake s ure the blades come t ocomplete stop within a pproximately...
Page 7: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafety symbolsthat may appearon this product. Read,understand,and follow all instructions on the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, operate DANGER-- Never carry passengers. DANGER-- Always look down and behind before and while backing WARNING-- Do not put hands or feet near rotating can amputate...
Page 8 Sight and hold this Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Donot operateyourlawnmoweron such slopes.Do notmow on inclineswith a slope in excessof 15degrees(a rise of approximately 2-1/2feet every 10feet). A riding mowercouldoverturnand causeseriousinjury.Operateriding mowersup and downslopes,neveracrossthe face of slopes. levelwith a vertical tree...
Page 9 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADE(S) OFF. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND B EFORE AND WHILE BACKING. MOWING INREVERSE ISNOT RECOMMENDED. WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourself and others.
Page 10 IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Referto the Service& Maintenancesectionfor instructionson checkingtheoil level. Attaching the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Wash handsafter handling. Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE (Red) wireto its terminalfirst, followedby the NEGATIVE (Black)wire.
Page 11 Figure3 Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe center of the steering wheeland pushdownwarduntilit "clicks"intoplace. Attaching The Seat NOTE: If your seatwas shippedmountedbackwardson the seat pivot bracket,pullout the tab foundon the seat stopand hold it open while slidingtheseat off the seatpivot bracket. Line up the plasticseat spacerswith the slotsin seat pivot bracket.
Page 12 NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTsideof the tractoris observedfrom operator'sseat positionfacingforwardtowards thefront of tractor. CraftsmanTractorsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI). Figure6 SpeedControl Lever/ ParkingBrakeLever Throttle/choke control lever IgnitionSwitchModule Deck Lift Lever PTO Lever(Blade Engage) Cup Holder Shift Lever SeatAdjustmentLever Clutch-BrakePedal Meets ANSi Safety Standards...
Page 13: Speed Control Lever
SPEED CONTROL LEVER Thespeedcontrol lever,locatedon the left sideof the tractor'sdashconsole,allowsyouto regulatethe ground speedof the lawntractor.Touse, depressthe clutch- brakepedaland movethe leverout of the parkingbrake notchand forwardto increasethetractor'sgroundspeed. Whena desiredspeedhasbeen reached,releasethe leverintoan appropriatenotchto maintainthat speed. Toslow thetractor'sgroundspeed,depressthe clutch- brakepedaland movethe speedcontrollever rearward and releaseit intoa notch.
Page 14: Gas And Oil Fill-Up
AND OiL FILL-UP IMPORTANT: Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil inthe engine. However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Be careful notto overfill. Forinstructionson howto checkthe engineoil, referto CheckingThe EngineOil in the Serviceand Maintenancesectionof this manual. Gasoline Thegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hood.Do notoverfill. Use extremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand the vaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machineindoors or whilethe engine is hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars, _p pes, and othersourcesof gn t on.
Page 15: Safety Interlock System
SAFETY iNTERLOCK SYSTEM Thesafety interlock s ystemisdesignedfor safe operationof thetrac- tor. If this systemshouldever malfunction, d o not operatethe tractor, immediately contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME to havethe systemserviced. • Thesafety interlocksystempreventsthe engine fromstarting unlessthe parkingbrakeis engagedand the PTO(Blade Engage) leveris in thedisengaged(OFF)position. Thesafety interlock s ystemwill automatically shut off the engine if the operatorleavesthe seat beforeengagingthe parkingbrake.
Page 16: Starting The Engine
STARTING THE ENGINE Do notoperatethe tractorifthe interlock s ystemis malfunctioning. This systemwasdesignedfor your safetyand protection. NOTE: Referto the Gasolineand Oil fill-upinstructionsearlier in this section. Insertthe tractorkey intothe ignitionswitch. Placethe PTO(BladeEngage)leverin the disengaged(OFF) position. Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake. Activatethe chokecontrol by movingthe throttle/chokeleverall theway up intothe chokeposition.
Page 17: Driving On Slopes
DRiViNG ON SLOPES Referto the SLOPEGAUGEin the ImportantSafeOperationPractices sectionof themanualto help determineslopeswhereyoumay operate the tractorsafely. Do notmow on inclineswith a slopein excessof 15 degrees(a rise of approximately 2-1/2feet every 10feet). Thetractorcouldoverturn and causeseriousinjury. • Mow up and downslopes,NEVERacross. Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes. Watchfor holes, ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhiddenobjects.
Page 18: Maintenance
Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs. BeforeEachUse Engineoil level Mufflerarea and controls Fingerguard In the FirstFive Hours EngineOil Hood/Dash air vents Every 10 Hours...
Page 19: Engine Maintenance
ENGINE MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification SF,SG,SH, or SJ, Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto the expectedoperatingtemperature. F ollowthe chart below. Althoughmulti-viscosity oils (5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting in coldweather,they will result in increasedoil consumption when usedabove32°E Checkyour engineoil levelmorefrequentlyto avoid possibleenginedamagefrom runninglowon oil. f'_older _ 32°F Oil Viscosity Chart...
Page 20 Figure11 Fuel Filter If filters,or coversare notinstalledcorrectlyseriousinjuryor death could resultfrom backfire.Do notattemptto startthe enginewith them removed. Donot use pressurized air or solventsto cleanthe air cleaner cartridge. )losion cancause severeburnsor death. Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat, and other ignitionsources. • Checkfuel lines,tank,cap, and fittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.
Page 21 ToBrain thefuel: 1. Locate the fuel f ilter, which i sroutedon the left sideof theengine betweenthefueltankand thecarburetor, a nd maybe attachedto theenginewith a tie strap.Cutthetie strap,if present,thenpinch thein-lineclampon thefuelfilterwith a pairof pliers,slidethe clampup thefuelline. Pullthe fuellinefreefrom thefilterand place Electrode Porcelain .030 (.76 mm) gap Figure 13...
Page 22 Spark Plug Cleanareaaroundthe spark plug base.Do not sandblastspark plug.Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wire brushing and washingwith a commercialsolvent Removeand inspect t he spark plug.Checkgap to makesureit is set at .030".See Figure13. Replacethe spark plug (Champion®RC12YC) o ncea season. Muffler Temperature of mufflerand nearbyengine areasmayexceed 150 ° F (65°C).Avoidcontact with theseareas.
Page 23: Cleaning The Engine And Deck
Figure16 damageto yourengine'salternatingsystem. Cleaning Battery Cleanthe batteryby removingit from the tractorand washingwith a bakingsoda andwater solution.If necessary,scrapethe battery terminalswith a wire brushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwith greaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion. Battery Failures Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare: • Incorrectinitialactivation • Overcharging • Freezing • Undercharging •...
Page 24 simplycall 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. ADJUSTMENTS Fj{7,,_ ... Figure19 PTOCable Figure20 Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhilethe engineis running, exceptwherespecifiedin the operator'smanual. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Checkthetractor'stire pressurebeforeperforming any deck levelingadjustments.Referto Tiresin the Servicesectionof this manualfor moreinformationregardingtire pressure. Front To Rear / ... The frontof thecuttingdeck is supportedby a stabilizerbar that can be adjustedto levelthe deck from frontto rear.The frontof the deck shouldbe between1A-inch and 3A-inch lowerthanthe rearof the deck.
Page 25: Jump Starting
Removethe bow-tiecotterpin securingthe deck stabilizerrod to thedeck. Slidethe deck lift rodfrom the mountingbracketon the deck as seenin Fig. 19. Carefullyremovethe PTOcablefrom the rearof the cuttingdeck by removingthe bow-tiecotterpin which securesit. Removethe springfromthe deck idler bracket.See Fig.20. 10. Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (fromthe left side)out from underneaththe tractor.
Page 26: Preparing The Engine
Never store l awn t ractor with fuel i ntank indoors orinpoorly ventilated orpilot l ight asonafurnace, water heater, clothes dryer, orgas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT: F uelleft in thefuel tank duringwarm weatherdeterio- ratesand will causeseriousstartingproblems. To preventgumdepositsfromforminginside the engine'scarburetor and causingpossiblemalfunction of theengine,thefuel systemmust be eithercompletely emptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a stabilizerto preventdeterioration.
Page 27: Need More Help
Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageleverengaged. Parkingbrakenotengaged. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. Throttlecontrollevernot in correctstarting position. Chokenotactivated Fueltank empty,or stale fuel. Blockedfuel line. Faultyspark plug(s). Engineflooded. Enginerunserratically Unit runningwith CHOKEactivated. Sparkplugwire(s) loose. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel. Ventin gas cap plugged. Wateror dirt in fuel system. Dirtyair cleaner.
Page 28 REF:751B278856 777D14479 777122453 777X44381 Center Below Seat 777123092 777S30018 777S30503 777S32491 REF. 777D14476 j jjj' (QTY 2) 777D14489 777122454 777122455 777X43688 DONOT USE E85 OR FUEL COUSA]NINGMORE THAN 10% ETHANOL (QTY 3) jilJ, Jii_jJiiiiiiiii;;i 777122773 STEERINGWHEEl. MOURT]XGHARDWARE UNDER CAP,BEFORE OPERATION S ECURE STEERINGWXEELTO SHAFT ACCORDING TO MA"UAL...
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Page 30 Craftsman IViodel 247.28902 Part No, Ref, 925-1649 Bulb Socket 683-04619-4043 Hood Assembly 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 710-0599 Hex Washer 712-0292 Tin Clip Nut, 1/4-20 710-0751 Hex Screw, 710-05108 Screw, 1/4 x .750 712-04064 Nut, Hex Flange 731-07668 Grill 731-07458...
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Page 32 Craftsman Model 247.28902 Part No. Ref. I 683-04155A-0637 Shaft,Lift 712-04065 Nut, HexFlangeinsert Lock,3/8-16 714-04040 Bow-TiePin,91,RH 716-0106A E-ring,.625Shaft 720-0311 Grip,Handle 732-04225 Spring,Lift HandleTorsion 738-04130 Bolt, Shoulder,.625x .175:3/8-16 941-0225 Bearing,Hex Flange, 747-05296 Handle,Lift 747-04393 Lift Rod, 13.68 783-04494C-0637 Arm, DeckLift RH 783-04711C-0637...
Page 34 Craftsman Model 247.28902 Part No. Ref, 617-04024 Gear Assembly, 710-0376 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5 710-0643 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5, Lock 710-1309 Screw, Mach, 5/16-18, 0.750 710-3180 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.75, Gr5 912-0240 Nut, Jam, 7/16-20, Gr2 912-0214 Nut, Jam Lock, 3/8-24...
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Page 36 Craftsman Model 247.28902 Ref, Part No, Description 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 712-04064 Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 720-0309A Seat Adjustment 726-0201 Speed Nut 731-04074 Seat Adjustment 732-0499 Compression Spring, .41 x 1.50 732-1184 Extension Spring 736-0204 Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .033...
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Page 38 Craftsman Model 247.28902 Ref, I Description Part No. 683-04549-0637 Muffler Shield Assembly 710-0227 Screw, AB #8-18 0.500 710-04683 Tap Screw, 3/8-16 1.000 710-0642 Tap Screw, 1/4-20 0.750 710-1314A Screw, Socket Head, 5/16-18 x .750 712-0271 Sems Nut, 1/4-20 Exhaust Gasket...
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Page 40 Craftsman Model 247.28902 Part No, Ref, 918-04566 Transmission 647-0403400637 Pedal Assembly 647-04035 Shaft Lever Assembly 710-0227 Screw, 8-18:0.500 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.500 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.625 710-0809 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.250 710-1266 Hex Screw, 5/16-18...
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Page 42 Craftsman Model 247.28902 Part No. Ref, 918-04822A Spindle Pulley Assembly 683-0254B-0637 Deck Hanger Bracket Assembly 956-1227 Spindle Pulley 983-04511 Brake Assembly 983-04525 Brake Assembly 983-04572-0637 Deck 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 710-0514 Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00 710-0528 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 x .500...
Page 43 Craftsman IViodel 247.28902 with Engine 25 ... 27_: _ f'_Y d._.'_;., _',,_,'_ 26 "%'2:__ _> i227 404 0 614 [l i i $62_ i¸ 842 *q_ IViodel 31P677-1373-B2 1O44 146 i'_ 15 (9 684 U __-::;_ ' 584 %_ 1264...
Page 44 Craftsman Model 247.28902 with Engine Model 31P677=1373=B2 1026 /_/_Y/'_ Sf _ 1022 1034"_,_ 1029 914 _-'...
Page 45 Craftsman IViodel 247.28902 with Engine 130 _b_i _ i 276 _:_ IViodel 31P677=1373=B2 108 _--- F_ 2176 1127 I :_ 691 _ 1o91 ,_, I £_% '% _j 1266...
Page 46 Craftsman IViodel 247.28902 with Engine IViodel 31P677-1373-B2 1040 304 _ 9ss/_ 324] ¢--_, 415 'q_j 1070 1005 1044 78 D _, 37 A:_...
Page 47 Craftsman Model 247.28902 with Engine Model 31P677-1373-B2 1119 lO54 %__ 877 _;:::::----._ 462 ,% @_*',tY 188 '_?_ 21W- 205 _...
Page 48 Craftsman Model 247.28902 with Engine Model 31P677=1373=B2 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL ,¢ 21Z_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 868 _ 987 _'_¢ 1266 1266A,£ ,_,/ <> 1022 1266...
Page 49 Craftsman IViodel 247.28902 with Engine 796010 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 795993 Sump-Engine 796026 Head-Cylinder 796584 Gasket-Cylinder 794683 Tube-Breather 697110 Gasket-Crankcase 793988 Screw (Cylinder Head) 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 797759 Crankshaft 795387 Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 692125 Screw (Crankcase Cover/Sump)
Page 50 Craftsman IViodel 247.28902 with Engine 796006 Shield-Cylinder 691003 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 693551 Motor-Starter 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 796308 Screen/Cup Assembly 795315 Armature-Magneto 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 491055s Plug-Spark 794150 Gasket Set-Engine 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 794129 Plug (Cover/Retainer) 415A 690283...
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Page 53 250 hours of actual engine running time. to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time. lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, rating would equate to 10 to 12 years. the relative level of emissions...
Page 54 Sears Brands Management and the United States Environmental Emission Control System Warranty EMISSIONCONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGEISAPPLICABLE TO CERTI- FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 1995ANDTHEREAF- TER,WHICHARE USEDINCALIFORNIA,ANDTO CERTIFIEDMODEL California and United The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARD),U.S.EPAand Searsare pleased to explainthe EmissionControlSystemWarrantyon your modelyear2000and latersmalloff-roadengine(SORE).In California,newsmall off-roadengines mustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards.Elsewherein the UnitedStates, newnon-road,spark-ignition enginescertifiedfor modelyear 1997and latermustmeetsimilar standardsset forth bythe U.S.EPA.Sears mustwarrantthe emissioncontrol systemon your...
Page 55 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmental P rotectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet the U.S.
Page 56: Warranted Parts
The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermainte- nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding, a ny adjustmentof a component t hat hasa factory installed, andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage.
Page 57 Congratulations on makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ productis designedand manufactured for yearsof dependableopera- tion. But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to time.That's whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcansave youmoneyand aggravation. Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: * Expert service byour 10,000professional r epairspecialists o Unlimitedserviceand no chargefor partsand laboron all coveredrepairs o Product replacement up to $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed...
Page 58: Etiquetas De Seguridad
Operaci6n segura Pr,_cticas ... ETIQUETAS DE SEGURIDAD Asamblea ... Operacion de ... De Servicio y Mantenimiento de ... Cuandose explotany rnantienende acuerdocon todas lasinstruccionessurninistradas, e n caso de cualquierparte no fungiblesde este equipo de rnontarfalla debidoa un defectode materialo rnanode obradurantedosa_osa partirde la fechao la cornpra,Ilarneal 1-800-659-5917 para organizarde forrnagratuitareparaci6nen el hogar.
Page 59 La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones irnportantes de seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar poneren peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras personas.Lea y sigatodas lasinstruccionesde este manualantes de poneren funcionarniento esta rn_.quina. Si no respetaestas instrucciones podria provocarlesionespersonales.Cuandoveaeste sirnbolo,i presteatenci6na la advertencia! PROPOSICION 65 DE CALIFORNIA El escapedel motorde este producto,algunosde sus cornponentes...
Page 60 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento sinvigilancia. A pague siernprelascuchillas, c oloqueel frenode rnano,detengael motory retirela Ilaveantesde bajarsedel vehiculo. • Tengasurnocuidadoal cargaro descargar la rn_.quina e n un rernolque o carni6n.Estaunidadno debeconducirse en ascensoo descensode rarnpas, p orquepodrialadearsey provocar lesiones personales graves.En las rarnpas la rn_.quina s e debeernpujar rnanualrnente p aracargarlao descargarla correctarnente.
Page 61 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. Si est,.instalado, el "ModoPrecauci6n Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, rnientras que lospaseos a la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay ni_osu otraspersonas presentes. • Mantenga a losni_osalejadosde losrnotores en rnarcha o calientes. Pueden sufrirquernaduras c onun silenciador c aliente.
Page 62 • Reviselos pernosde rnontajede la(s)cuchilla(s)y del motor a intervalosfrecuentes para verificarque est_n bienapretados. Adern_.s, inspeccionevisualrnente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade da_os(por ejernplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, etc.). Reernplace la(s) cuchilla(s)Onicarnente conlas cuchillas de fabricantesde equiposoriginales(O.E.M.)listadasen este manual.El usode piezasque no curnplencon lasespecifi- cacionesdel equipooriginal podriatenercornoresultadoun rendirniento incorrectoy adern_.s poneren riesgola seguridad. Lascuchillasde las podadorassonrnuyafiladas.Envuelvala cuchillao utiliceguantesy extremelas precaucionescuando efectOe rnantenirniento.
Page 63 S[IVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&ginarepresenta y describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en la m_quinaantesprocurarpara reuniry operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR leido, entienda, PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Nunca transporte ® PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Retroceda lentamente.
Page 64 Use esta pagina como guia para determinar en qu_ pendientes no puede operar el tractor de manera segura. Noopere la cortadorade cespeden dichaspendientes.Nocorte en inclinaciones mayoresde 15grados(elevaci6naproximada de 2 1/2pies por cada 10 pies). El tractor corta cesped podriavoltearsey causar lesionesgraves.En las pendientesoperecon los tractorescorta-cespedhaciaarribay abajo,nuncade forma transversal. o [aesqu[na d eunedifido...
Page 65 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADE(S) OFF. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND B EFORE AND WHILE BACKING. MOWING INREVERSE ISNOT RECOMMENDED. ADVERTENCIA Este simbolo seRalaa cabo las instrucciones de segu- ridad importantesque, si no se siguen, podria poner en peligro la seguridad personal y / o la propiedad de si mismo y los dem,_s.Lea y siga las instrucciones en...
Page 66 IMPORTANTE: Su tractorse entregaconaceite de motoren el motor.Sin embargo,debe cornprobarel nivelde aceiteantes de operar.Consultela secci6nde ServMoy Mantenirniento para obtener instrucciones sobrela cornprobaci6n del nivelde aceite. CONEXION DE LOS CABLES PROPOSlCION 65 DE CALiFORNiA Postesde la bateria,terrninales y accesoriosreladonados,con- fienen plornoy cornpuestos de pJorno, s ustanciasqueen el Estado de Californiapor causarc_.ncer y daSosreproducfivos.
Page 67 Coloquela arandela(con la parteahuecadahaciaabajo) sobreel volantey seguracon el tornillohexagonal. W ase la figura.3. Figura3 Coloquela tapadel volantesobreel centrodel volantey empuje haciaabajo hastaque "clics"en su lugar. COLOCACI6N DE LA SEDE NOTA: Si se ha enviadosu instaladasen el asientohaciaatr_.s en el asientodel eje soporte,tire de la pestafiase encuentraen la sedede paraday mantenerlaabiertamientrasdeslizael asientodel asientodel pivotesoporte.
Page 68 NOTA:Cualquierreferenciahechaen este manualal lado DERECHO o IZQUlERDO del tractordebe entenderse tal como se observa desdela posici6ndel operador. Cumple con los est_ndares Lasm_.quinas quitanievede Craftsman cumplen conlosest_.ndares de seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI). Figure5 de seguridad de ANSI...
Page 69 DE VELOCIDAD La palancade controlde velocidad,ubicadoen el lado izquierdodel tablerodel tractorde la consola,le perrnite regularla velocidadbajadel tractordel c_sped.Para usarlo,presioneel pedalde freno-ernbrague y mover la palancade la rnuescade frenode estacionarniento y haciadelantepara aurnentarla velocidaden tierra del tractor.Cuandola velocidaddeseadase ha Ilegadoa sol- tar la palancaen una rnuescaadecuadapara rnantener esavelocidad.
Page 70 CARGA DE ACEITE Y GASOLINA Aceite IMPORTANTE: S u tractorse enviacon aceiteen el motor.Sin embargo,usted DEBEcontrolarel nivelde aceiteantesde hacerlo funcionar.Vea la secci6n"Servicioy Mantenimiento". Gasolina Tengamuchocuidadoal trabajarcon gasolina.La gasolinaes suma- menteinfiamabley sus vaporespuedencausarexplosiones.Nunca carguecombustibleen la m_.quina en un espaciocerradoo cuandoel motorest,. calienteo en marcha.Apaguecigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde combusti6n.
Page 71: Ajuste De La Altura De Corte
SISTEMA DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD El sisternade bloqueode seguridadest&dise_adopara la operaci6n seguradel tractor.Si este sisternanuncadeja de funcionarcorrecta- rnente,no opere el tractor,contacteinrnediatarnente con su Sears Parts & RepairServiceCenter. • El sisternade bloqueode seguridadirnpideel arranquedel vehiculoa rnenosque el frenode estacionarniento y se dedica a la tornade fuerza (Blade Engage)palancaest,.
Page 72: Arranque Del Motor
NOTA: Las ruedasde la cubierta sonuna funci6nanti-cuero cabelludode la cubiertay no est_.n diseSadosparasoportarel peso de la plataformade corte.Consultela nivelaci6n en el Mantenimiento y Servicio secci6nde este manualparainstruccionesm_.sdetalladas sobrelos ajustesde cubiertadiferentes. ARRANQUE DEL MOTOR No hagafuncionarel tractor,si el sistemade bloqueono funciona correctamente.
Page 73 Si seestancala unidadconel controlde velocidaden alta velocidad, o si la unidadno funcionar_, con la palancade control de velocidaden condicionesde bajavelocidad,sigaestos pasos: La palancade carnbiosen puntornuerto. Reinicieel motor. Coloquela palancade control de velocidaden la posici6nrn_.s altavelocidad. Ernbrague-pedaldefrenocornpletarnente. Pisarel ernbrague-pedal de freno. Coloquela palancade control de velocidaden la posici6n deseada.
Page 74: Uso De La Cubierta
DE LA CUBIERTA DE LEVANTE PALANCA Paraelevarla plataforrna de corte, moverla palancade elevaci6nde cubiertaa la izquierda, luegose colocaen la ranurarn_.s adecuada para suaplicacbn. ConsulteAjustela alturade corte anteriorrnente en esta secci6n. CORTAR Paraayudara evitar el contactocon la cuchillao una lesi6nen el objetolanzado,Mantenga a losespectadores,losayudantes, los niSosy las rnascotaspor Io rnenos75 piesde distanciade la rn_.quina rnientras est,.
Page 75 Antesde realizarcualquiertipodel rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte todoslos rnandosy pareel motor.Esperehasta que todaslas partes de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecteel alarnbrede bujiay b_.selo contra el motor para prevenirel cornienzo involuntario. SiernpreIlevepuestoscristalesinastillables durantela operaci6no realizandocualquierajusteo reparaciones. Antesde cadauso Niveldel aceite de motor Silenciadorzonay los controles Dedode la rnanode guardia Elaceitedel motor Losprirneroscinco horas...
Page 76: Mantenimiento
MANTENIMIENTO DEL MOTOR Comprobar el aceite del motor $61oel uso de aceite de alta detergenteseevalu6la calidadcon la clasificaci6nde servicioAPI SF,SG,SH, o SJ. Seleccione el aceitede gradode viscosidadSAEde acuerdocon de la ternperatura de funcionarniento. S iga la tabla de abajo. Aunquevarios de los aceitesde viscosidad(5W20,10W30,etc) rnejorarla partida en c_ue se traducir_, e n el consurno de petr61eo aurnenta...
Page 77 Fuel Filter • Mantengala gasolinalejosde chispas,llamas,lucespiloto,el calor,y otras fuentesde ignici6n. • Cornpruebelaslineasde combustible,el tanque,la tapay los accesoriosconfrecuenciapara detectarrajaduraso escapes. Reernplazar si es necesario. • Antesde reernplazar e l filtro de combustible,vaciarel tanquede combustiblesegQn las instruccionesde abajo. • Nofuga de combustiblecuandoel motorest,. caliente.Dejeque el motorde tiernpoadecuadopara enfriar.Evacuar el combustible en un recipienteaprobadoal aire libre,lejosde llamas abiertas.
Page 78: Limpieza Del Motor
Bujia Lirnpieel _rea alrededorde la basede la bujia.No chorrode arenade la bujfa.La bujfadebe lirnpiarsepot raspadoo cepillo de alarnbrey el lavadocon un disolventecornercialde Retirare inspeccionarla bujfa.BrechaAseg0resede que se ha fijadoen .030". Vet Figura15. Electrode Porcelain .030 (.76 mm) gap Figura 15 Carnbiarla bujia (Champion®...
Page 79 LIMPIEZA DE LAS MAQUINAS ERTA Cualquiercombustibleo aceitederrarnado en la rn_.quina d ebe ser borradode inrnediato. NOperrnitaque los desechosque se acurnulan alrededorde lasaletas de refrigeraci6n del motoro en cualquierotra partede la rn_.quina. IMPORTANTE: El usode una lavadorade presi6nparalirnpiarsu tractorno se recornienda. P uedecausardafios a loscornponentes el_ctricos,ejes, poleas,rodarnientos o el motor.
Page 80 Figura18 soportede la cubiertade colgar.Wase la figura. 18. Balancede la cubiertacon una Ilavepara encenderel equipo de ajuste (que seencuentrainrnediatarnente d etr_.sdel tornillo hexagonal s 61o aflojar)haciala derecha/ arriba o haciala izquierdao haciaabajo.La cubierta est,. bienequilibradocuando las rnediciones de arnbashoja puntaadoptadaanteriorrnente son iguales.
Page 81 Wase la figura.20. Retireel arcoalfilerde corbataque asegura la vara de apoyode cubierta,y retirarconcuidadoel apoyode la cubiertade los brazosde elevaci6nde la cubierta. Repitalos pasosanterioresen el lado derechodel tractor. NOTA: El arcode peloalfilerde corbataclips debe serinstalado desdearribahaciaabajo. Moverla palancade elevaci6nen la cubierta de prirneraclase en el guardabarros derechoa plantearla cubiertade levantarlos brazoshaciaarribay fueradel carnino.
Page 82 CARGA Bateriasemiten un gasexplosivodurantela carga. Cargade la bateriaen un _.reabien ventiladay mantenerse lejos de una llama abiertao pilotocomo en un calentadorde agua,estufa,homo, secadorade ropao de otrosaparatosde gas. AIcargarla bateriade su tractor,utilices61oun cargadorde 12V dise_adopara bateriasde plomo-_.cido. Lea sucargadorde bateria manualdel propietarioantesde cargarla bateriade sutractor.Siga siemprelas instrucciones y presteatenci6na su ADVERTENCIAS.
Page 83 NOTA: Cuandotengaque reernplazar l a hoja,aseg[3rese de instalar la hojacon la carade la hoja rnarcada"fondo"(o con un nQrnero estarnpado en _1)frentea la tierracuandoel cortacespedse encuen- tra en la posici6nde funcionarniento. Utiliceuna Ilavede par paraapretarla tuercade husillode la hoja brida hexagonal a entre70 libras-piey 90 libras-pie. DE CAIVIBIAR LA CORREA Aseg_rese de que apagueel motor,quitarla Ilavede encendido,...
Page 84 Nuncaalmacenetractorde cespedconcombustibleen el tanque en un espaciocerradoo en _.reas conpoca venfilaci6n, d onde los gases del combustiblepuedanalcanzarel fuego,chispaso una luz pilotocomo la que tienenalgunoshornos,calentadores de agua, secadoresde ropao algQn otto disposifivoa gas. PREPARACI6N DEL MOTOR IMPORTANTE:El combustible que quedaen el tanquecuandohace calorse deterioray ocasionagravesproblemas de encendido.
Page 85 El motorno arranca Perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)conectada. Noest&colocado elfreno de mano. Se ha desconectadoel cable de lasbuj[as. La palancade controldel reguladorno est_ en la posici6nde arranquecorrecta. Nose ha activadoel cebador El dep6sitode combustibleest_ vac[o o el combustiblese ha echadoa perder. La I[neadel combustibleest&bloqueada. Las buj[asnofuncionan correctamente.
Page 86 Busque el periodo de duraci6n Los motores cuyo cumpiimiento con los estAndares de emisi6n Tier 2 de la Comisi6n de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) est6 certificado deben exhibir la informaci6n relacionada con el periodo de duraci6n de ias emisiones y la clasificaci6n Brands Management Corporation ponen esta informaci6n a disposici6n...
Page 87 Sears Brands Management y la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) Declaraci6n de garantia del sistema de control de emisiones LA COBERTURA DE LA GARANTJA DE CONTROLDE EMISIONESES APLIOABLE A LOS MOTORES CERTIFICADOS COMPRADOSEN CALIFOR- NIA EN 1995Y POSTERIORMENTE, QUESE UTILIZANENCALIFORNIA, Declaraci6n de garanfia sobre defectos en el control de emJsiones El Consejode RecursosAmbientalesde California(CARB),la EPA(Agencia de Protecci6n Ambientalde los EE.UU.)y Searstienenel gusto de explicarla...
Page 88 DECLARACION FEDERAL y/oDECALIFORNIA SUS DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES MTDConsumerGroupInc, laAgencia de Protecci6nMedioambiental d e los EstadosUnidos(EPA),y para aquellosproductoscertificadosparasu ventaen el es- tadode California,el Departamento de los Recursosdel Aire de California(CARB)secomplacenen explicarla garanfiaque cubre al sistemade control (ECS)de emisiones(evaporativasy/o de escape)de su equipoy motor(motor de equipos de exteriores)de encendidopot chispa paratodo terreno,peque_o,de exteriores del a_o2006 y a_osposterioresEn California,losnuevosmotoresde equipos de exterioresdebenestar dise_ados,construidosy equipadospara cumplircon las estrictasnormasantipoluci6ndel Estado(en otrosestados,losequipos del a_o 1997y modelosposterioresdebenser estar dise_ados,construidosy equipados para cumplircon las regulacionesde motoresde encendidopor chispa para todoterrenopeque_osde laAgencia de Protecci6nMedioambiental d e los Estados...
Page 89: Piezas Garantizadas
8. Durante latotalidad del periodo de garantia de piezas bajo g arantia suficiente para satisfacer 9. Cualquier pieza de reemplazo se podr_ usar para e lcumplimiento elpropietario. Dicho uso no reducir_ las obligaciones 10. No sepodr_n usar piezas adicionales nimodificadas El u so d ecualquier pieza adicional omodificada...
Page 90 Felicitaciones por haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El productoCraftsman@ que ha adquiridoest_ dise_adoy fabricado para brindarrnuchosa_osde funcionarniento confiable.Perocorno todoslos productosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones.Esen esernornentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara reparaciones le puedeahorrardineroy problernas. A continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosen el Acuerdo: • Servicio experto prestadopor nuestros10,000especialistas en reparaciones profesionales •...
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