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Craftsman 28934 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 42" kohler 22 hp gas powered riding lawn tractor operator's manual
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(RRFTSMRN°
LAW
TRACTOR
22 HR* 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28934
, EspaSoI, p. 33
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This product has a low emission
engine which operates
I
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
I
engine, read and understand
this Owner's Manual.
iMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and instructions
before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800 -659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am- 5 pm, Mon - Sat
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman
*As rated b ythe engine manufacturer

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions operating this equipment. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman engine which operates this Owner's Manual. For answers to your questions about this product, Call:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Specifications ... Assembty/Pre-Operation Operation ... Maintenance Schedule ... CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY TWO YEARS ON RIDING EQUIPMENT When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
  • Page 3 _DANGER: This cutting machine throwing objects. Failure to observe the following in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent acci- dental starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
  • Page 4 II.SLOPE OPERATION Slopes area major factor r elated t otoss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result insevere i njury ordeath. O pera- tiononallslopes r equires you cannot back up the slope or if you feet uneasy on it, do not mow it. •...
  • Page 5 • Remove gas-powered thetruck ortrailer a ndrefuel itonthe ground. Ifthisisnotpossible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from agasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep thenozzle i ncontact with therim ofthefuel t ank orcontainer opening at alltimes until fueling iscomplete. Do notusea nozzle l ock-open device.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    (See REPAIR PARTS manual). REPAIR 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 51 oz. repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7 Keys (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 5/16"...
  • Page 8 NOTE: You may now rollyour t ractor o ff theskid. F ollow t heappropriate below toremove thetractor from theskid. WARNING: B eforestarting,read, understand and follow allinstructions Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

  • Page 9: Operation

    These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL ENGINE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM(ROS) LIGHTS FUEL BATTERY ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 10 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower the mower or other at-...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 12 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. • Put attachment lift lever in desired cut- ting height slot. The cutting height range is approximate- ly 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.
  • Page 13 USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM - Only useifyouarecertain nochildren o r other bystanders will e nter the mowing area. 1. Depress brake pedal allthewaydown. 2. Withengine running, turnignition k ey counterclockwise toROS "ON" p osition. 3. Look down andbehind b efore a nd while backing.
  • Page 14 ADD GASOLINE * Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: Should y our t ransmission require r emoval forservice o rreplace- ment, itshould bepurged a fter r einstalla- tionbefore o perating thetractor. 1. Place t ractor s afely o na level s urface - thatisclear o fobjects andopen -with engine o ffandparking brake set.
  • Page 16 I I:NANI._t I_IAIN SCHEDULE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS System. _ Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE"...
  • Page 18 TRANSAXLE COOLING The transmission fan and cooling fins should bekept c lean t oassure p roper cooling. Donotattempt toclean f anortransmission while engine isrunning o rwhile thetrans- mission ishot. T oprevent possible damage toseals, d onotusehigh pressure water o r steam toclean t ransaxle.
  • Page 19 CLEAN AiR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed airto remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5.
  • Page 21 3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. 4. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. 5. ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link assembly over pin (D) on rear mower bracket and secure with washer...
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE=TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT 1.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- face. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- 1. Remove mowerfromtractor MOVE MOWER" inthis section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.
  • Page 24 TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. You may also check brake by: 1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake.
  • Page 25 REPLACING BATTERY _sWARNING: Do not short battery by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

  • Page 26: Storage

    Immediately prepare your t ractor forstor- ageattheendoftheseason o rifthetrac- willnotbeused for30days or more. WARNING: Never store thetractor withgasoline inthetank inside a building where f umes may reach anopen flame orspark. A llow theengine t ocool b efore storing i nanyenclosure. TRACTOR When tractor i stobestored f ora period oftime, c lean itthoroughly, remove alldirt,...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over CHART: CAUSE Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Engine clicks will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration Engine continues to 1 run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CHART: CAUSE battery. Weak or dead Corroded battery terminals.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven cutting Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) working (if so equipped) CHART: CAUSE Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Battery will not charge Loss of drive Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse o Find this and a[[ your other product manuals online. o Get answers from our team of home experts.
  • Page 31 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow i_ll WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 32 Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Programa de Mantenimiento ... Servicio y Ajustes ... Almacenamiento Identificaci6n Servicio Sears ... DE CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR y mantiene de acuerdo con todas de material y mano de compra.
  • Page 33 _,PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora objetos, si no se observan Jesiones graves o Ja muerte. _,ADVERTENCIA: Siempre alambre de la bujJa y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujJa, para evitar el arranque por accidente, durante la preparaci6n, el transporte, el ajuste o cuando...
  • Page 34 • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de modo que no sea necesario pararse o cam- biar estando en una pendiente. • No cortar la hierba mojada. Las ruedas pueden perder tracci6n. Porter siempre una marcha cuando se est& en pendientes. No porter en punto muerto e ir cuesta abajo.
  • Page 35 • Mantener la m&quina libre de hierba, u otros residuos acumulados. salpicaduras de aceite o carburante cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. que la m&quina se enfrie • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, pararse e inspeccionar la m&quina. si es necesario, antes de volver marcha.
  • Page 36 Ingles del dueSo.) ACUERDOS LA REPARACI6N Congratulaciones Su nuevo producto Craftsman(,; est& dise_ado y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto. En este caso tener un Acuerdo de 35 oz.
  • Page 37 Llaves (2) Llaves Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han montado por razones de envio. HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS EL MONTAJE Un juego de Ilaves de tubo facilitar& el montaje. A continuaci6n se enumeran Ilaves est&ndar.
  • Page 38 AVlSO: Ahora puede rodar su tractor fuera de la corredera. Siga las siguientes instrucciones para remover el tractor de la corredera. ADVERTENOIA: Antes de empezar, leer, en- tender y seguir todas las instrucciones presentes en la secci6n Operaciones Asegurarse que el tractor este en un &rea bien ventilada.
  • Page 39 Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. MARCHA ATR,_S NEUTRO MOTOR APAGADO SlSTEMA FUNCIONAMIENTO ATR,g,S (ROS) LUCES ENSENDIDAS COMBUSTIBLE BATERIA ACCESORIO DEL ACCESORIO DEL EMBRAGUE EMBRAGUE ENGANCHADO DESENGANCHADO RUEDA LIBRE (Solamente para los rnodelos automatico)
  • Page 40 FAMILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Nuestros (A) PALANCA DEL LEVANTAMIENTO ACCESORIO - Se usa para levantar, bajar y ajustar el conjunto segador o los dem&s acce-...
  • Page 41 La operaci6n dentro de aua ojos, Io que puede producir dahoa graves en eatoa. Siempre use anteojos tractor o cuando hags ajustea guridad o una mascara COMO USAR SU TRACTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL FRENO DE ESTACIONA= MIENTO Su tractor viene equipado sensor que exige la presencia Cuando el motor est&...
  • Page 42 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA LA SEGADORA La posici6n de la palanca elevadora (A) deter- mina a que altura se cortar& el cesped. • Coloque la palanca elevadora de la altura deseada. • Deslice el puntero de se_alizaci6n hasta esa altura, de modo pr6xima vez que corte...
  • Page 43 USAR EL SISTEMA DE FUNCIONAMIENTO ATRA,S - Utilice el tractor solamente que no ingresar&n niSos ni otras personas animales al &rea donde se va a cortar el cesped. 1. Presionar el pedal freno hasta el fondo. Con el motor en marcha, girar la Ilave del interruptor de la ignicion en el sentido inverso al de las agujas del reloj hasta la posici6n "ON".
  • Page 44 AGREGUE GASOLINA • Llene el estanque de combustible. hasta la parte inferior del cuello de rel- leno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con el minimo de 87 octanos. (El uso de gasolina con plomo aumentara. los dep6sitos de 6xido de plomo y carbono y se reducira, la duraci6n de la v&lvula).
  • Page 45 RGAR LA TRANSMISJON PRECAUCI6N: Nunca enganche o desen- ganche la palanca del control de rueda libre cuando el motor esta funcionando. Para asegurar la operaciGn y ejecuciGn adec- uada, es recomendado que la transmisi6n purgada antes de operar el tractor para la prim- era vez.
  • Page 46 PROGRAMA MANTENIM|ENTO Revisar la operaci6n del freno Revisar la presi6n de las Ilantas v'@rifi6z la commande presence Jbp_rateur et le sistema d ROS Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Afilar/cambiar cuchillas de la segadora Tabla de lubricaci6n Revisar el nivel Limpiar la bateria y los terminales...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando de mantenimiento. OPERAOION DEL FRENO Si el tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la m&xima velocidad al cambio m&s alto en una superficie nivelada, de hormig6n o pavimen- tada, hay que hacerle el servicio al freno.
  • Page 48 ENFRIAMIENTO DEL TRANSEJE Las aletas de enfriamiento transmisi6n tienen que mantenerse asegurar el enfriamiento adecuado. No trate de limpiar el ventilador o la transmisi6n cuando el motor este funcionando transmisi6n este caliente. • Inspeccione el ventilador de enfriamiento para asegurarse que las aspas del ventilador esten intactas y limpias.
  • Page 49 AVlSO: Si se opera la m&quina del cesped bloqueada, sucia, de enfriamiento taponadas, enfriamiento removidas se producir& motor debido al calentamiento LIMPIEZA DE LA REJILLA La rejilla de aire debe mantenerse sin mugre y paja para evitar el daSo al motor debido al sobrecalentamiento.
  • Page 50 SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: ADVERTENCIA:PARA Presione el pedal de freno completamente Ponga el embrague del accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado Ponga la Ilave de ignici6n en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remuevala. 4. AsegQrese que las cuchillas y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 51 Realice el mismo procedimiento lado del tractor. FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior de la cortadora, ubique la ranura de la pieza de uni6n (D) por encima de la clavija que hay en la barra posterior de la cortadora y fijela con una arandela y un resorte de contenci6n.
  • Page 52 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA AsegQrese de que los neum&ticos esten inflados a la PSi que se indica en estos. masiado inflados o poco inflados, el cesped no le quedara, bien cortado, Io cual podr& Ilevarlo a pen- sar que la SEGADORA no esta.
  • Page 53 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA La correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadora se puede cambiar sin herramientas. tractor en una superficie nivelada. Enganche el freno de estacionamiento. REMOCI6N DE LA CORREA 1. Remueva la segadora del tractor (Vea "PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA_' de esta secci6n de este manual).
  • Page 54 CONTROLAR Y AJUSTAR Si el tractor exige m&s de cinco (5) pies para pararse a una velocidad m&s alta en el cambio m&s alto en una superficie nivelada de hor- mig6n seco o pavimentada, controlar y ajustar el freno. CONTROL DEL FRENO 1.
  • Page 55 REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA o_s ADVERTENCIA: No haga cortocircuito terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Ilave de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto con ambos terminales a la misma vez. Antes de instalar la bateria remueva las pulseras de metal, los relojes de pulsera de metal, los anillos, etc.
  • Page 56 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. _ADVERTENCIA: Nunca almacene el trac- tor con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa.
  • Page 57 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Sin combustible• NO arraRc_ 2. Motor sin la "ESTRANGU LACION" (CHOKE) adecuada. 3. Motor ahogado. 4. Bujia male. 5. Bateria baja o descargada 6. Filtro de aire sucio. 7. Filtro de combustible 8.
  • Page 58 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la seccJ6n apropJada Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA Perdida de fuerza 3. Acumulaci6n (continuado) basura debajo de la segadora. 4. Filtro de aire sucio. 5. Nivel de aceite bajo/aceite sucio. 6. BujJa fallada. 7. Filtro de combustible 8. Combustible 9.
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA Las cuchillas 11. Obstrucci6n segadoras no rotan del embrague. La correa segadora 3. Polea Mandril Mala descarga del Velocidad cesped Velocidad de recorrido demasiado r&pida. Cesped mojado. El conjunto segador no est& nivelado.
  • Page 63 GUiA SUGERiDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERAC!()N SEGURA DVERTENCIA: Para evitar daSos graves, y abajo de las pendientes, pendientes. No cortar pendientes virajes gradualmente para evitar Tenga mucho cuidado cuando 1. Plegar esta pagina a Io largo de la Ifnea punteada 2.
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