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Craftsman 247.28984 Operator's Manual

Garden tractor 28 hp, 54" tractor electric start
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GARDEN TRACTOR
28 HP, 54" Tractor
Electric Start
PGT9000
Model No. 247.28984
= EspaSol,
p. 62
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:
Read and foJlow aJJSafety
RuJes and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.
For answers
to your questions
about
this product,
Call:
1=800=659=5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form No.759-0%01
(February 05,2010)

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  • Page 1 GARDEN TRACTOR 28 HP, 54" Tractor Electric Start PGT9000 Model No. 247.28984 = EspaSol, p. 62 This product from previously understand iMPORTANT: Read and foJlow aJJSafety RuJes and instructions operating this equipment. Sears Brands Management Visit our website:...
  • Page 2 Assembly ... Know your Lawn Mower ... Operation ... CRAFTSMAN Whenoperatedand maintained accordingto all suppliedinstructions, i f any non-expendable partof this ridingequipmentfails due to a defectin materialor workmanship withintwo yearsfrom thedate or purchase,call 1-800-659-5917 to arrangefor free in-homerepair. Theframe and frontaxle will be repairedfreeof chargefor five yearsfrom the dateof purchaseif defectivein materialor workmanship.

  • 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: Slope Guide

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  • Page 9 DISENGAGE ENGAGE ROTATING BLADES CAUSE ACTIVATE (MAN. SETTING _HEN CHI_REH OR OTHERS ARE TURN KEY TO START AROUND • _HILDREN EVEN WITHBLADE(S)OFF. J _HIND BEFOREANDWHILE J MUST BACKING. BEFORE TRAVELING _RSE ISNOT RECOMMENDED, AVO|D SER|OUS |HJURY "KEEPHANDS AHDFEET AWAY FROMROTATIRG P ARTS. '=REMOVE O BJECTS T HATCARDETHROWN BYTHEBLADE JRANY DIRECTIOR.

  • Page 10: Tractor Set-Up

    TRACTOR SET-UP Moving The Tractor Manually Yourtractor'stransmissionis equippedwith a hydrostaticreliefvalve for occasionswhenit is necessaryto movethe tractormanually.Open- ing this valve permitsthe fluidin the transmission to bypassits normal route,allowingthe rear tiresto "freewheel." T oopen the hydrostatic reliefvalve,proceedas follows: Locatethe hydrostaticbypassrod in the rear of thetractor.See Figure1.
  • Page 11 Connecting the Battery Cables Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause cancer and reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling. Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSiTiVE(Red) wire to its terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE (Black) wire. For shippingreasons,bothbatterycableson yourequipmentmay havebeenleft disconnected from theterminalsat the factory.To connectthe batterycables,proceedas follows: NOTE:The positivebatteryterminalis markedPos.(+). The negative batteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).
  • Page 12 Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Movethe tractoron a firm and levelsurface,preferablypavement, a nd proceedas follows Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck byplacingthedeck lift leverinthe normallydesiredmowingheightsetting(anyof the elevendifferentcuttingheightnotcheson the rightfender). Checkthe gauge wheelsforcontactor excessiveclearancewith the surfacebelow.Thedeck gauge wheelsshouldhavebetween l_-inchand Y2-inch clearanceabovethe ground. If the gauge wheelshaveexcessiveclearanceor contactwith the surface,adjust as follows: Raisethe deck lift handleto itshighest setting.

  • Page 13: Brake Pedal

    FuelTank Cap Throttle Fuel LevelIndicator Brake Pedal Seat AdjustmentLever Cup Holder" GardenTractorcontrolsand featuresare illustratedin Figure6 and describedon thefollowingpages. NOTE: References to the rightor Idt sideof tractorare from the viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfromthe tractorseat. Readand followall safety rulesand instructionsin this manual, includingtheentireOperationsection,beforeattemptingto operate this machine.Failureto complywith all safety rulesand instructions may resultin personalinjury.
  • Page 14 DECK LiFT LEVER Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the deck lift lever is usedto changethe height of the cuttingdeck. Touse, movethe lever to the left,then placein the notchbest suitedfor yourapplication. IGNITION SWITCH MODULE Tostart theengine,insert t he key into the ignition switchand turnclockwise to the START position.Releasethe key intothe NORMAL M OWING MODE positiononcethe enginehas fired.

  • Page 15: Fuel Level Indicator

    PTO / BLADE ENGAGE KNOB Activatingthe PTOengagespowerto the cutting deck or other (separately available)attachments. Pull outwardon the PTO/BladeEngageknobto activateit. Pushthe PTO/Blade Engageknob inwardto disengagethe powerto the cutting deck or other (separately available)attachments. NOTE:The PTO/BladeEngageknobmustbe in the disengaged(OFF)positionwhenstartingthe engine. PARKING BRAKE/CRUISE CONTROL Locatedin the centerof the tractor'sdash panelbelow the steeringwheel,the ParkingBrake/Cruise Control...

  • Page 16: Safety Interlock Switch Es

    SAFETY iNTERLOCK SWITCH ES This tractoris equippedwith a safetyinterlock s ystemfor the protection of the operator.If the interlocksystemshouldevermalfunction,do not operatethe tractor.Contacta Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer. • The safetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefrom crankingor startingunlessthe parkingbrakeis engaged,and the PTO(Blade Engage)knobis in thedisengaged(OFF)position. Theenginewill automaticallyshut off if theoperatorleavesthe seat beforeengagingthe parkingbrake.

  • Page 17: Reverse Caution Mode

    REVERSE CAUTION MODE The REVERSE CAUTIONMODEpositionof thekey switch module allowsthe tractorto be operatedin reversewith the blades(PTO) engaged. NOTE: Mowingin reverseis not recommended. Use extremecautionwhile operatingthe tractorin the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE.Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeand while backing.Do notoperatethe tractorwhenchildrenor othersare around.Stopthe tractorimmediately if someoneentersthearea. Touse the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE: NOTE:The operatorMUSTbe seatedin the tractorseat.

  • Page 18: Engaging The Pto

    Cruise Control Neverengagethe cruise controlleverwhiletravelingin reverse. Toset the cruisecontrol: Slowlypressthe upper portionof thedrive pedalwith your right foot untilthe desiredspeedisachieved. Lightlypressthe parkingbrake/cruisecontrolleverdownward and hold it in that position. Removeyour footfrom the drive pedal. Releasepressurefromthe parkingbrake/cruisecontrollever Aftercompletingstep 3, the drivepedal shouldremainin the down positionand thetractorwill maintainthe same forwardspeed.If it doesn't,the cruisecontrol is not engaged.Repeatsteps 1 through4 to engagethecruise control.
  • Page 19 Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controlsandstoptheengine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs. BeforeEachUse Engineoil level Mufflerarea and controls In the First FiveHours EngineOil Hood/Dash air vents Every 10 Hours...

  • Page 20: Cutting Deck Removal

    NOTE: References to the rightor left sideof tractorare from the viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfrom the tractorseat. CUTTING DECK REMOVAL To removethecuttingdeck, proceedas follows: Placethe PTO/BladeEngageknobin the disengaged(OFF) positionand engagethe parkingbrake. Lowerthe deck by movingthe deck lift leverintothe bottomnotch on the rightfender. Locatethe PTOclutchunderthe frontof yourtractor.See Figure10.

  • Page 21: Changing The Transmission

    Removethebowtie cotterpin connectingthedeck swayrod to the tractorframe.See Figure13. Figure13 10. Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck towardthefront of the tractor, carefullyguidingthe hookson the deck off of thedeck stabilizer rod.See Figure14. Figure14 11. Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (from the rightside)out from underneaththe tractor. CHANGING BELT Several c omponentsmustbe removed and specialtools usedin order to changethe tractor'stransmissiondrivebelt.
  • Page 22 Toplacethe newbelt, begin by routingthe belt aroundthe two outerspindlepulleys,then aroundthefront spindlepulleyas shownin Figure16. Deck idler FrontSpindle Pulley Outer Spindle Pulleys Figure16 Routethe beltaroundthe two deck idler pulleysas shownin Figure16. Retightenthe belt keeperrodloosenedearlier. Remounttheouter spindlebeltcoversremovedearlier. Reinstallthe deck makingsurethe beltremainsroutedaroundthe pulleysas instructed. Reinstallthe deck swayrod(See Figure13)and deck stabilizer rod (See Figure14).
  • Page 23 Toproperlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequal amounts of metalfrom both endsof the bladesalong the cuttingedges, parallelto thetrailingedge,at a 250to 300angle.Alwaysgrind eachcuttingbladeedge equallyto maintainproper bladebalance. See Figure19. If the cuttingedge of the bladehas previouslybeen sharpened,or if any metal separationis present,replacethe bladeswith newones. A poorlybalancedblade willcause excessivevibration,may cause damageto the tractorand/or result in personalinjury.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    FUSE Beforeservicing,repairing,or inspecting, alwaysdisengagePTO (BladeEngageknob), set parkingbrake,stop engineand remove to preventunintendedstarting. A fuse isinstalled in yourtractor'swiringharnessto protectthe trac- tor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecausedbyexcessiveamperage. If the electricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto be certain that the fuse hasnot blown.It is locatedunderthe hood,mountedbehindthe top of the dashpanel on the supportbar.
  • Page 25 Front Wheels Eachof the front wheelaxles and rimsisequippedwith a grease fitting. See Figure21.Lubricatewith a No.2 multi-purpose grease appliedwith a greasegun after every25 hoursof tractoroperation. Figure21 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricateall the pivotpointson thedrive system,parkingbrakeand lift linkageat leastoncea seasonwith lightoil. Deck Wheels Eachof the tractordeck'sfront gaugewheelsisequippedwith a greasefitting.
  • Page 26 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) If the cuttingdeck appearsto be mowingunevenly, a side to side adjustment c an be performed.Adjustif necessaryas follows: Withthe tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,placethe deck lift leverinthe top notch(highestposition)and rotatebothbladesso that they are perpendicular w ith the tractor. Measurethe distancefrom the outsideof the left blade tip to the groundand the distancefrom theoutsideof the rightbladetip to theground.Bothmeasurements taken shouldbe equal.

  • Page 27: Engine Maintenance

    DECK REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT The rear rollerson the mowerdeck are not designedto carry the weightof the deck.The rear rollersshouldbe adjustedto approxi- mately1/4"to 1/2"abovethe groundwhenthe deck is movedto the desiredcuttingheight. Placethetractoron a smooth,fiat surface,movethe deck to the desiredcuttingheight,and checkthe heightof the rear rollers.If contactingthe ground,or above 1/2"fromthe ground,adjust the rear rollersas follows: Thedeck rollerassemblyindexbrackethasfive adjustmentpositions...
  • Page 28 Changing the Engine If the engine hasbeen recentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand sur- roundingmetal surfaceswill be hotand can causeburnsto the skin. Exercisecautionto avoidburns. NOTE:The oil filter shouldbe changedat every oil changeinterval.To completean oil change,proceedas follows: Withengine OFF butstill warm,disconnectspark plugwire and keepit awayfrom spark plug. Removethe oil fill cap/dipstickfromthe oil fill tube.See Figure28.
  • Page 29 Fuel Filter Gasolineand its vaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire or explosioncan cause severeburnsor death. • Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, and otherignition sources. • Checkfuellines, tank,cap, and fittingsfrequentlyfor cracks or leaks.Replaceif necessary.Seea Searsor other qualified servicedealerto replacefuel line. • Beforereplacingthe fuel filter,drain the fueltank or closethe fuel shut-offvalve.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Engine

    Neverstoregardentractorwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT:Fuelleft in the fueltank duringwarm weatherdeterio- ratesand will cause seriousstartingproblems. Topreventgum depositsfrom forminginsidetheengine'scarburetor and causingpossiblemalfunction of the engine,the fuel systemmust be eithercompletelyemptied,or thegasolinemustbe treatedwith a stabilizerto preventdeterioration.
  • Page 31 Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglassesduring operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs. Thissectionaddresses minorservice issues.To locate the nearestSears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
  • Page 32 Mowerwill not mulchgrass Enginespeedtoo low. Wetgrass. Excessively high grass. Dullblade. Unevencut Decknot leveledproperly. Dullblade. Uneventire pressure. NEED HORE HELP? Youql, [_nd the a:nswe:_and more o:r_managemy_ome,,¢om _ o Find this and a[[ your other product manuals online. _ o Get answers from our team of home experts. o Get a personalized o Find information and tools to help with home projects.
  • Page 33 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 34 Steering and Axle B IViodel No. 247.28984 ..39...
  • Page 35 Steering and Axle B Model No. 247.28984 710-04095 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 710-0514 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 710-0643 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.00 711-04998 LH DragLink 711-04999 RH DragLink 912-0240 Jam Nut,7/16-20 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16 712-0459 FlangelockNut,7/16-20 712-3004A FlangelockNut,5/16-18 717-1550F SteeringGear 717-1554 SteeringPinionGear 923-0448A Ball Joint,7/16-20 936-3004 Flat Washer,.406x .875x .105 736-3084 Flat Washer,.51x 1.12x .06...
  • Page 36 Hood and Dash B Model No. 247.28984...
  • Page 37 Hood and Dash B IViodel No. 247.28984 631-04353P Dash Lever 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,5/16-18:.750 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,1/4-20:0.500 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,LockWasher,1/4-15:0.750 710-1017 Screw,1/4-14:0.625 710-1611B TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:0.750 710-1652 TaptiteScrew,1/4-20x .625 710-3217 MachineScrew,#8-32:0.375 712-0142 Hex Nut,#8-32:GRA 714-04040 Bow-tieCotterPin 726-3046 RatchetClip:.250DIA 731-07456 Dash 731-07550 ControlKnob 732-04580 ExtensionSpring,.500DIAx 2.733LG 735-0271A...
  • Page 38 Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 39 Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.28984 683-04301-0637 Lift Shaft Assembly 712-04063 FlangelockNut,5/16-18 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16 914-0104 CotterPin,.072DIA.x 1.13LG 714-04040 Bow-TieCotterPin 716-0106A E-Ring,.625DIA.SHAFT 720-04150 HandleGrip 732-0874 TorsionSpring 736-0105 SpringWasher,.401x .870x .063 738-0138A ShoulderScrew, .437x .470:5/16-18 938-0380 ShoulderBolt, .500x.270:3/8-16 941-0225 Hex FlangeBearing 13 i746-0968 Lift Cable, 16.16LG...
  • Page 40 Drive and Rear Wheels B Model No. 247.28984...
  • Page 41 936-0264 Flat Washer,.330x .630x .0635 936-3008 Flat Washer,.344 x .750x .120 736-3010 Flat Washer,.407x .812x .135 647-04152A BrakeControlAssembly 738-04420 ShoulderSpacer,1.375x .380x .183 747-04957A FootpedalBypassTransmission Rod No. 247.28984 747-05124 747-05125A 747-05130 747-05181 750-04456 954-04244A 756-04224 756-04325 783-05443A-0637 TorqueBracket 783-05841 783-06027A 783-06501A-0637 DeckBracket...
  • Page 42 Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 43 Engine Accessories B Model No. 247.28984 683-04549-0637 MulfflerShieldAssembly 710-0227 Screw,IndentedWasher,#8-18:0.500 710-04683 TaptiteScrew,Indented Washer, 3 /8-16:1.000 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,Indented Washer, 1 /4-20:0.500 710-1314A SocketHeadScrew,5/16-18:.750 712-0271 SeresNut, 1/4-20 721-0460 ExhaustGasket 725-0157 CableTie, 3/16x .05 x 7.4 726-0205 HoseClamp,.490DIA. 728-04000 Rivet,.188DIA x .300L 783-06378A...
  • Page 44 PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 45 PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.28984 710-04379A Hex HeadScrew,7/16-20:3.50 917-1774C ElectricPTOClutch 725-0157 CableTie,3/16x .05x 7.4 936-0171 LockWasher,7/16 736-0277 FiatWasher,1.031x 1.620x .095 756-0978B ElectricPTOEnginePulley 683-04469A-0691 Frame 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,indentedWasher,5/16-18:.750 710-3005 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.25 712-04065 Flangelock Nut,3/8-16 738-04058 Shoulder S pacer, . 38x 1.0x .70...
  • Page 46 Deck B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 47 Deck B Model No. 247.28984 12650 HeightAdjust Bracket 96606 RetainerHookBracket 918-0671D SpindleAssembly 683-0254B-4028 DeckHangerBracket A ssembly 983-04585-4028 DeckAssembly 683-0459-0637 IdlerAssembly 703-2093-0637 InnerBaffle 703-3279-4028 DeflectorChuteStop 710-04095 HexScrew, 3 /8-16:1.00 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:.750 710-0521 Hex Screw,3/8-16:3.00 710-0528 HexScrew,5/16-18:1.25 710-0597 HexScrew,1/4-20:1.00 710-0623 TaptiteScrew,3/8-16:0.750 710-0859 HexScrew,3/8-16:2.50...
  • Page 48 I Briggs& Stratton 728PRO Twin 48 SHORTBLOCK I 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1o241 i_,_ _ _9 750 _; I 1329REPLACMENTENGINE 1028 1330REPAIRMANUAL I 1027 512 i 186 _ii_...
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  • Page 50 Briggs& Stratton728PRO Twin 74I_ 1054 _-_,_-_ 668 _ ... 668A_i_ _ 5s2_ 1070_ 1005 1119 505 ... 789A 1439 _ iI09o ... 311 ..
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  • Page 52 Briggs & Stratton728PRO Twin 1040 1036 EMiSSiONS lABEL 306A...
  • Page 53 Briggs& Stratton 728 PRO Twin 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAULKiT 276 _ 633 _ 15o_ 104 ... 105 !_ 358 ENGINEGASKETSET ... ;_ [ 'i 1022 1095VALVEGASKETSET _\-_'_.__o _ 163 i__ _ _,\ 1022 868 _>_...
  • Page 54 Briggs & Stratton 728PRO Twin D" BS-796908 Cylinder Assembly BS-499585 Bushing/Seal Kit (MagnetoSide) BS-391086s Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) BS-797502 Sump-Engine BS-796270 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder#1) BS-796271 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder#2) BS-796851 Gasket-CylinderHead BS-792185 BreatherAssembly Gasket-Breather (Liquid GasketandThe BS-690937 BreatherGasketAre Interchangeable) BS-697551 Screw(BreatherAssembly) BS-792184 Tube-Breather BS-697227 Gasket-Crankcase BS-793988 Screw(Cylinder Head) BS-796857 Crankshaft BS-795387...
  • Page 55 BS-691024 Clamp-Casing BS-792629 Screw(CasingClamp) BS-695410 Washer-Sealing BS-792651 Washer(GovernorControlLever) BS-697551 Screw(DipstickTube) BS-797407 Housing-Blower BS-691005 Screw(Blower Housing) Screw(Blower Housing)(Blower Housing 305A BS-790690 to IntakeElbow) BS-796852 Shield-Cylinder(Cylinder#1) 306A BS-796541 Shield-Cylinder(Cylinder#2) BS-691003 Screw(CylinderShield) (10-24x.43) 307A BS-697551 Screw(CylinderShield) (1/4-20x.62) BS-499521 Motor-Starter BS-691263 Screw(Starter Motor) BS-497608 Brush Set Screw(MountingBracket)(Electronic BS-792629...
  • Page 56 Briggs& Stratton 728PRO Twin BS-100106 Sealant-Liquid BS-493880s Terminal-SparkPlug 865A BS-792286 Cover-AirGuide(Valley) BS-690968 Seal-Valve BS-690970 Gasket-Exhaust BS-691127 Screw(Rocker Cover) BS-797408 Hose-Vacuum BS-796222 SeaI-ORing (Oil PumpCover) BS-841546 Solenoid-Fuel BS-796221 Cover-OilPump BS-792303 Filter-PreCleaner BS-795120 Cover-AirCleaner BS-793592 Bowl-Fuel BS-691000 Seal-ThrottleShaft 1005 BS-791236 Fan-Flywheel 1017 BS-796214 Screen-Oil Pump 1022...
  • Page 57 777123356 777X44429 777122265 777D14486 777D14487 777123379 777X43688 DO HOT USEE85ORFUEL CUNTA|N|HG MORE THAN 10%ETHAHOL mmz_ AVOID _'KEEP H ANGS ANDFEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. i_,dJ ,REMOVE OBJECTS T HATCANBETHROWN BYTHEBLADE JNANY DIRECTION, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. ,DOHOT MOWWREN CHILDREN O ROTHERS AREAROUND. NEVER CARRY CHILDREH E VEH WiTHBLADES O FF.
  • Page 58 250 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 59 Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), the California 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...
  • Page 60 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 61: 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 62 ... Soluci6n de Problemas ... Lista de piezas ... NOmeros de servicio ... TOTAL PROFESIONAL CRAFTSMAN NSmero de modelo NSmero de serie Fechade compra Registrearriba el nQmero del modelo, el nQmero de seriey la fecha de compra...
  • Page 63 La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes de poneren funcionarniento esta rn_.quina. Si no respetaestas instruccionespodria provocarlesionespersonales.Cuandoveaeste sirnbolo,i presteatenci6na la advertencia! PROPOSICION 65 DE CALIFORNIA El escapedel motorde este producto,algunosde suscornponentes...
  • Page 64 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento s invigilancia.Apague 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 rarnpasla rn_.quina s edebe ernpujar rnanualrnente p aracargarlao descargarla correctarnente.
  • Page 65 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. S iest,. instalado, el "ModoPrecaucidn Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, rnientras quelospaseosa la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay ni_osu otraspersonas presentes. • Mantenga a losni_osalejadosde losrnotores en rnarcha o calientes. Pueden sufrirquernaduras c onun silenciador caliente.
  • Page 66 • Reviselos pernosde montajede la(s) cuchilla(s)y del motora intervalosfrecuentespara verificarque est6n bien apretados. Adem_.s, i nspeccionevisualmente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade daSos(por ejemplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, etc.). Reemplacela(s)cuchilla(s)Qnicamente con lascuchillas de fabricantesde equiposoriginales(O.E.M.)listadasen este manual.El usode piezasque no cumplencon las especifi- cacionesdel equipooriginal podriatenercomo resultadoun rendimiento incorrectoy adem_.s poneren riesgola seguridad.
  • Page 67 SilVlBOLOS 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 68 _._ m. c3 -_...
  • Page 69 Estapgtgina s emarch6 intencionadamente enblanco.
  • Page 70 CONFIGURACION DEL TRACTOR IViovirniento manual del tractor La transmisi6nde sutractorvieneequipadacon una v_Jvula de descargahidrost_.tica para las ocasionesen que seanecesario moverel tractormanualmente. A Iabrir esta vAJvula el liquido en la transmisi6npuedeevitar su ruta normal,permitiendoque los neum_.ticos t raseros"ruedenlibremente". P araabrir la v_Jvula de descargahidrost_.tica, p rocedade la siguientemanera: Localicela varillade derivaci6nhidrost_.tica e n la partetrasera del tractor.Veala Figura1.
  • Page 71 CONEXION DE LOS CABLES 3ues de estar encontacto conestos componentes. Cuando coloque loscables de la bateria, c onecte siempre primero el cable POSITIVO (rojo) a suborne, y a continuaci6n el cableNEGATIVO ( negro). Por razonesrelacionadas conel ernbarque,los doscablesde la bateriade su equipopuedenhabersido desconectados de los bornes en f_.brica.
  • Page 72 Ajuste de las ruedas de calibraci6n plataforma y rodillo Muevael tractora una superficiefirrney nivelada,preferenternente sobreel pavirnento, y realiceIo siguiente, Selecdonela posicbn de alturade la plataforrna de corte colocandola palancade elevad6n de la plataforrna en el ajuste de alturade cortedeseadoen situaci6nnormal(cualquiera de lasseis rnuescasde alturade corte del ladoderechodel guardabarros).

  • Page 73: Pedal De Freno

    Tap6ndel tanque de combustible Control del reguladc Indicador de nivel de combustible Pedal de freno Palancade ajuste del asiento Portacubeta Loscontrolesy funcionesdel tractorcortacesped se ilustranen la Figura6 y se describenen lasp_.ginas siguientes. NOTA:Las referenciasa la derechao dej6 lado de tractores del punto de vista del operariofrentea delanterodel asientode tractor.
  • Page 74 PALANCA DE ELEVACI6N LA CUBIERTA Ubicadaen el guardabarros derecho del tractor,la palancade elevaci6nde la plataforrna se utiNzaparacarnbiarla altura de la plataforrna de corte.Parautilizarla, rnuevala palancahaciala izquierda,luego col6quelaen la rnuescaque rnejorse adaptea la aplicaci6ndeseada. M6DULO DEL INTERRUPTOR Paraencenderel motor,insertela Nave en el interruptorde encendidoy gfrela en el sentidode lasagujasdel reloj haciala posici6nSTART (arranque).
  • Page 75 PERILLA DE POTENCIA DE ARRANQUE (PTO)/ENGANCHE DE CUCHILLA AIconectarla potenciade arranque(PTO)se surninistraalirnentaci6n a la plataforrna de corte o a otrosaccesorios(disponiblespor separado). Tirehaciaafuerade la potenciade arranque/ enganchede cuchillapara activarla.Presione la perillapotenciade arranque(PTO)/enganche de cuchilla paradesconectarla energfade la plataforrna de corte u otros accesorios (disponiblespor separado).

  • Page 76: Encendido Del Motor

    INTERRUPTORES DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD Estetractorest,. equipadocon un sisternade bloqueode seguridad para protecci6ndel operador.Si el sisternade bloqueofunciona rnal,no se debe hacerfuncionarel tractor.Cornunfquese con un distribuidorde servicioautorizado. • El sisternade bloqueode seguridadirnpideque el motorarranque o se enciendaa rnenosqueest_ colocadoel frenode rnano,y la perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)(enganchede cuchiNa) est_ en posici6nde apagado(OFF).
  • Page 77 MODO DE PRECAUCl6N EN MARCHA La posici6nMODODEPRECAUCION ENMARCHAATRASdel rn6duiode ia Nave de contactoperrniteoperarel tractoren rnarcha atr_.s con las cuchillas(PTO)enganchadas. NOTA:No se recornienda cortar el c_speden rnarchaatr_.s. Tenga mucho cuidado c uando opere eltractor e nMODO DEPRECAUCION ENMARCHA A TRAS. Miresiempre hacia abajo yhaciaatra.s a ntes ymientras opera marcha atra.s.
  • Page 78 Control de crucero Nunca enganche lapalanca decontrol decrucero mientras sedesplaza enmarcha atras. Paracolocarel controlde crucero: Presionelentarnente la porci6nsuperiordel pedalde transrnisi6n conel pie derechohastaque se alcancela velocidaddeseada. Presionesuavernente la palancadel frenode rnano/control d e crucerohaciaabajoy rnant_ngala en esaposici6n. Retiresu pie del pedalde transrnisi6n. Aflojela presi6nde la palancadel frenode rnano/control d e crucero.
  • Page 79 Antesde realizar c ualquier t ipode rnantenirniento o servicio, desenganche todosloscontroles y detengael motor.Espere a quese detengan cornpletarnente todaslaspiezas rn6viles. D esconecte e l cable de la bujiay p6ngalo haciendo rnasacontrael motorparaevitarque se encienda accidentalrnente. Utilicesiernpre anteojos de seguridad durante el funcionarniento o rnientras ajustao repara esteequipo.
  • Page 80 NOTA: Lasreferenciasa la derechao dej6 lado de tractores del punto de vistadel operariofrentea delanterodel asientode tractor. EXTRACCl6N DE LA PLATAFORMA Paraextraer la plataformade corte,procedade la siguientemanera: Coloquela perillade la potenciade arranque(PTO)(enganche de cuchilla)en la posici6nOFF (apagado)y activeel frenode mano. Baje la plataforma colocandola palancade elevaci6nde la plataformadentrode la muescainferioren el guardabarros derecho.
  • Page 81 Mirandola plataforrna de corte desdeel lado izquierdodel tractor, Iocaliceel pasadorde soportede la plataforrna ubicadoen el lateralposteriorizquierdode la plataforrna. Tirehaciaafuerael pasadorde soportede la plataforrna para separarla rnisrnadel brazode elevaci6nde la plataforrna. V ea la Figura12. J... Figura12 Repitalos pasosanterioresdel ladoderechodel tractor. Muevala palancade elevaci6nde la plataforrnaa la rnuesca superiorpara levantarlos brazosde elevaci6nde la plataforrna y retirarlosdel paso.

  • Page 82: Cuchillas De Corte

    Polea Ioca Cubiertade colTea Tornillocon arandeia hexagonal Figura15 Paracolocar la correanueva,corniencepas_.ndola akededorde lasdos poleasde husilloexternas,luego alrededorde la poleade husillodelantera,cornose ve en la Figura16. Polea de husillo Poleas Iocas de la delantera plataforma Poleasde husillo externas Figura16 Paseluegola correaalrededorde las dos poleasIocasde la plataforrna, c ornose ve en la Figura16.
  • Page 83 Paraafilarlas cuchillasde corte de forrnaadecuada,extraiga cantidadesigualesde metal de arnbosextrernosde las cuchillas a Iolargo de los bordescortantes,paraleloal borde de caida y a un _.ngulo de 250a 30°.Afilesiernprecadabordede las cuchillas de corte de forrnaparejapara rnantenerun equilibrioadecuado entrelas rnisrnas.Veala Figura19. Si el bordede cortede la cuchillaha sidoafiladopreviamente o si existe unaseparaci6n de metal,reemplace lascuchillasporotrasnuevas.

  • Page 84: Mantenimiento

    FUSIBLE Antesde realizar t areasde mantenimiento, reparaciones o inspecciones, desconecte siemprela PTO(perilladeenganche de cuchillas), c oloque el frenode mano, a pagueel motory retirela Ilave,paraevitarque alguier encienda accidentalmente el motor. Enel mazodecablesde sutractorhayunfusibleinstalado paraproteger e l sistema el_ctrico deltractorde daSos causados porexceso de amperaje. Si el sistemael_ctricono funciona,o el motorde su tractorno arranca, verifiqueprirneroque el fusible no se hayaquemado.Unode los fusiblesse encuentradebajodel cap6,montadodetr_.s de la parte...
  • Page 85 Ruedas delarlteras Cadauno de losejes y Ilantasde la ruedadelanteravieneequipado con un accesoriode engrase.Veala Figura21. Lubriquecon grasa rnultiusoNO 2 aplicadacon una pistolade engrasecada25 horasde funcionarniento del tractor. Figura21 Puntos de pivote y varillaje Lubriquetodos los puntosde pivotedel sisternade irnpulsi6n, e l freno de rnanoy el varillajede elevaci6nal rnenosuna vez por ternporada conaceite Ngero.
  • Page 86 Nivelaci6n de la plataforma (lado a lado) Si la plataforrna de corte estuvierarealizandoel corte de cesped de forrnadespareja,puederealizarseun ajuste ladoa lado. Deser necesario,realiceun ajustede la siguienternanera: Conel tractorestacionadosobreuna superficiefirrney nivelada, coloquela palancade elevaci6nde la plataforrna en la rnuesca superior(posici6nrn_.s alta)y rotearnbascuchiNas para que se sitOen de forrnaperpendicularal tractor.

  • Page 87: Del Motor

    AJUSTE DE RODILLOS TRASEROS PLATAFORMA Los rodillostraserosde la plataforrna de corte no han sido diseSados para soportarel pesode la plataforrna.Losrodillostraserosse deben ajustaraproximadarnente e ntre 1/4"y 1/2"por encirnadel suelo cuandola plataforrna se rnuevehaciala alturade corte deseado. Coloqueel tractorsobreunasuperficielisay plana,rnuevala plataforrna a la alturade corte deseaday revisela alturade los rodillos traseros.Si hacencontactocon el sueloo por encirnade 1/2"desdeel suelo,ajustelos rodillostraserosde la siguienternanera: La rn_nsuladivisoradel rnontajede los rodillosde la plataforrna tiene...
  • Page 88 Cambio de aceite del motor pueden causarquemaduras e n la piel.Tengaprecauci6n paraevitar uemaduras. NOTA: Elfiltro del aceitedebe reernplazarse en cadaintervalode carnbiode aceite.Paracornpletarel carnbiode aceite,procedade la siguienternanera: Conel motorapagadoperotodavia caliente,desconecteel cable de bujiay rnant6ngalo alejadode la bujia. Retireel tap6nde Ilenadode aceite/lavarillade nivelde aceite del tubode Ilenado.Yea la Figura28.
  • Page 89 Filtro de combustible , tarnbi_nla rnuerte. Mantengala gasolinaalejadade chispas,llamasexpuestas, llamaspiloto,calor,y otrasfuentesde ignici6n. Verifiquefrecuenternente las lineasde combustible,el tanque, el tap6n,y los accesoriosbuscandorajaduraso p@didas. Reernplace de sernecesario.Consultecon un representante de serviciocalificadode Searsu otto para reernplazarla linea de combustible. • Antesde carnbiarel filtro de combustible,drene el tanqueo cierre la v_lvulade pasode combustible.
  • Page 90 Nunca almacene la tractorcortacesped concombustible enel tanque en unespaciocerrado o en a.reas pocoventiiadas dondelosgasesdei combustible puedan Ilegara unallamaexpuesta, u nachispao un piloto comoei quetienenalgunoshornos, c alentadores de agua,secadores de ropao aigQn artefacto a gas. PREPARACION DEL MOTOR IMPORTANTE:El combustibleque quedaen el tanquecuandohace calorse deterioray causa problemas gravesde encendido.
  • Page 91 Antesde realizar c ualquier t ipode rnantenirniento o servicio. desenganche todosloscontroles y detengael motor.Espere a que se detengan cornpletarnente todaslaspiezas rn6viles. D esconecte el cable de la bujfay p6ngalo haciendornasacontrael motorparaevitarquese encienda accidentalrnente. Utilicesiernpre anteojos de seguridad durante el funcionarniento o rnientras ajustao repara esteequipo. En esta seccibnse analizan problernasrnenores de servicio.Paraubicar el Centro de Servicio Sears rn_scercanoo paraprograrnar un servicio,sirnplernente cornuniquese con Sears al tel_fono 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 92 La velocidaddel motores demasiadolenta. La cortadorade c_spedno procesalos recortescomo abono Pastomojado. C_speddemasiadoalto. La cuchillade la cortadorano est£ afilada. Corte desigual La plataformano est,. correctamente nivelada. Cuchilladesafilada. Presi6nde neum_.ticosdesigual. ,NECESITA MASAYIDA? Encontrar_ h l_espuesta y ross en ma_agemTbeme_em : ° ]_ste y los manua].esde todos sus otzos productos los encontraz_, en Hnea, : °...
  • Page 93 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 •...
  • Page 96 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 perJodo de duraci6n de las emisiones y la clasificaci6n Roebuck and Co., de los Estados Unidos ponen esta informaci6n a disposici6n El Periodo de Duraci6n de las Emisiones describe el nQmero de horas de tiempo real de funcionamiento el motor cumple con las reglas de emisi6n, descontando...
  • Page 97 Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), el Consejo de Recursos Arnbientales de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Arnbiental 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 ernJsiones para California y los Estados UnJdos...
  • Page 98 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 99: 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 100 Ilame el nt_mero abajo. 1-800-659-5917 Craftsman Help Line www.craftsman.com ® Registered Trademark / Trademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries...

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