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Craftsman 28928 Operator's Manual

24.0 hp,* 46" mower electric start automatic transmission
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Operator's
Manual
®
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP,* 46" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
28928
• EspaSot, p. 34
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
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/craflsman
*As raled by the engine manu{acturer

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual. IMPORTANT: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craflsman ® For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800 -659=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Warranty Safety Rules ... Product Specifications AssemblyiPre-Operation Operation Maintenance Schedule CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR When operated and maintained due to a defect in material or workmanship call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange During the first year of purchase, For your convenience,...
  • Page 3 _DANGER: This cutting machine throwing objects. Failure to observe in serious injury or death. _WARNING: in orderto preventaccidental starting when setting up, transporting, justing or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control...
  • Page 4 II, SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related control and tip-over accidents, result in severe injury or death. tion on all slopes requires extra caution. you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. Mow up and down slopes, °...

  • Page 5: General Service

    Remove gas-powered equipment the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground, if this is not possible, refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container all times until fueling is complete.
  • Page 6 64 oz. manual). 60 oz. R EPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations 0 - 5.5 chase. Your new Craftsman® 0 - 2.4 designed and manufactured dependable operation. it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 7 Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys "{our new tractor has been assembled unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure (2) 7/16"...
  • Page 8 NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING: Before starting, derstand and follow all instructions Operation section of this manual. tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
  • Page 9 These symbols may appear on your tractor Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE HEUTRAL HIGH ÷ ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL BA3-rERY ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED 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 TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor various controls and adjustments. ® Our tractors conform American (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER to raise and lower the mower or other at- tachments mounted to your tractor, (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used for braking the...
  • Page 11 The operation of any tractor the eyes, which glasses or eye shields adjustments or repairs. wide vision safety TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking...
  • Page 12 TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for forward travel only. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowing or transporting smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions such as trimming at slow speeds cause the cruise control to disengage. not use the cruise control on slopes, terrian or while trimmimg...
  • Page 13 TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control. _CAUTION: Do not operate without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield (S) in place. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ",(our tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS).
  • Page 14 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
  • Page 15 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50°F/10 ° C and below) 6. When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly. Once rough running begins, imme- diately move the throttle control to the fast position, Engine warm-up take from several...
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS . Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. . Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" Service and Adjustments section manual. - The left hand side of mower should used for trimming.

  • Page 17: Before Each Use

    MAINTENANCE AI.)&_CE NAI,411_ I,_ Check Brake Operat ion Check Tire Pressure Cl_eck operate[ Check C ChecPJBeP Lubrication Chart Check Clean Battery and Terminals Ch,,eckTransax,!e Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Enqlne Oil Level " Ct)ange En,.qtneOil (wifh el! filler) Change _N Clean Air Filter G clean Air Screen...

  • Page 18: Operation

    TRACTOR Always observe safety rules wllen forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest level, dry concrete or paved surface, brake must be serviced. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 19 EL MOTOR TO CLEAN z primera vez o Corrosion e del motor, se nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. que extra para 1. Disconnect _stanque hasta then RED battery from tractor. rueda libre este Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
  • Page 20 Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto the end of the drain valve. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section manual. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick checking level.
  • Page 21 kLIBRADORAS bien ajustadas distancia egadora est6 a WARNING: tces las ruedas VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: nto segador en raspeo en casi radoras con el 3. _ijrn ignition t plana. ttura de corte _ ajuste de al- .A ALTURA DE t' en la secci6n TO REMOVE _1).
  • Page 22 3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside chassis and secure with retainer Repeat on opposite side of tractor, ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS rear corner of mower and position in link assembly over pin (D) on rear...

  • Page 23: Side-To-Side

    TO LEVEL )PERAR Make sure tires are properly PSI shown on tires. os diversos inflated, it may affect the appearance lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted VISUAL 1. With all tires properly lawn appears which side of mower is cutting 2.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE 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 mowerfrom tractor (Sea"TO RE- MOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). Work belt off both mandrel pulleys idler pulleys.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    TO CHECK _I6N tf tractor _U tractor nuevo, stop at highest rendirn[ento y la _cto de calidad. level, dry concrete brake must be serviced. continuacion: is instrucciones You may also check brake by: Park tractor on a level, dry concrete en Ia caja de paved surface, all the way down and engage...
  • Page 26 REPLACING BATTERY _WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals the same time. Before connecting remove metal bracelets, wristwatch rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
  • Page 27 :DN PARA LA :ompra. est& diseSado Immediately _odo fiable per age at the end of the season los productos, will not be used for 30 days or more. 6n de tanto en WARNING: .=rdede Protec- with gasoline acerles ahorrar where fumes un Acuerdo de or spark.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fuel filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate _1 productor con )o por remolcar PROBLEM Dtras personas Engine molcar. will not start uipo remolcado ci6n y la p6rdida tncia parafrenar. Loss of power LA GASOLINA o daSos alas la hora de ma- extremamente Iosivos. igarros, pipes y olinaaprobados.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade, cutting Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower, Bent blade mandrel. Clogged mower deck vent from build-up of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING See appropriate ... 48 PROBLEM + ... ,+.,,+++52 ... 59 Battery ... 60 charge .Contraportada Loss of drive :ja de funcionar es a la fecha de Engine sionados por el icilio at_n estar#, when turning tos de traslado. engine ,stos gastos se Engine FMY-HOME®.
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  • Page 33 ,==1 "TI i==== "U...
  • Page 34 Si usted transporta el tractor a un lugar de entrega autorizado de Craftsman, estos gastos se cancelar&n. Para localizar el lugar autorizado m_s cercano, comuniquese a] 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 35 •vice center _PELIGRO: objetos, lesiones graves o ta muerte. _hten blade bolt. _ADVERTENClA: alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la bujia, para evitar el _fmower arranque por accidente, durante la preparaci6n, el transporte, reparaciones.
  • Page 36 • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de mode que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar estando en una pendiente. • No cortar la hierba mojada. Las ruedas pueden perder tracci6n. Poner siempre una marcha cuando se est& en pendientes. No poner en punto muerto e ir cuesta abajo.
  • Page 37 •vice center , Mantener la m&quina libre de hierba, hojas u olros residuos salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. Dejar _NGINE"in que la m&quina se enfrie antes de guardarla, Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse e inspeccionar la mAquina.
  • Page 38 Repuesto en el manual Ingl6s del dueSo.) ACUERDOS DE PROTECClON REPARACION Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su nuevo producto Craftsman€, est& diseSado y fabficado para funcionar de modo fiabte por muchos aSos. Pero como todos los productos, puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en tanto.
  • Page 39 y cause running,or al wiring ; section. Llaves tive-type 'is located (2) Llaves RILL AS- qnector. _rasp hood at Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han nd lift off of montado por razones de envio.
  • Page 40 AVISO: Ahora puede rodar o conducir su tractor fuera de la corredera+ Siga las siguientes instruc- clones para remover el tractor de la corredera. ,41_ADVERTENClA: Antes de empezar, leer, en- tender y seguir todas ias instrucciones presentes en la secci6n de Operaciones de este manual. Asegurarse que el tractor est_ en un &rea bien ventilada.
  • Page 41 _rrear to front, =) and above Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. "actor and roll ctor. Carefully transmission MARCHA put pulley (D). 3elt keeper. idler (C). MOTOR nary idler (A) APAGADO...
  • Page 42 FAMtLIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO ¥ LAS REGLAS DE SEGUR]DAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Nuestros tractores cumplen con los est_ndares (A) PALANCA DEL LEVANTAMIENTO...
  • Page 43 hole in front secure with g (J). COIVlO USAR PARA AJUSTAR EL FRENO DE ESTAClONA- MIENTO Su tractor viene equipado con un interruptor sensor que exige la presencia del operador. Cuando el motor est& funcionando0 si et op- erador trata de bajarse del asiento sin primero aplicar el freno de estacionamiento, se apagar&...
  • Page 44 UTILIZAR EL MANDO CRUCERO Et mando crucero se puede utifizar s6!o durante la marcha hacia adelante. CARACTERISTICAS TI_CNICAS El control de vetocidad crucero s61o debe usarse mientras et tractor est6 en labores de siega o transportaci6n, movi6ndose sobre superficies que est@nrelativamente ptanas y rectas.
  • Page 45 FUNClONAMIENTO Tu tractor est& equipado con el Sistema de muffler and Funcionamiento Atr&s (ROS). Cualquier tenta- it could cre- tiva del operador de viajar marcha atr#,s con el embrague puesto apagar& et motor a menos que la Ilave de igniciOn se ponga en la posici6n de "ON"...
  • Page 46 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR El motor en su tractor ha side enviado desde la f_brica lleno con aceite de calidad para verano. Revise el aceite det motor con el tractor en terreno nivelado. Remueva la tapaivaritla indicadora de nivel de relleno del aceite y limpielas, vuelva a insertar la varilla indicadora de nivel y...
  • Page 47 • Los accesorios pueden ser utilizados durante el ]ON (ROS) periodo de! recalentamiento del motor despu6s que la transmisi6n halla sido catentada. _!with the AVISO: Si se encuentra a mucha altura (sobre "ON" posi- 3000 pies) o en clima frio (por debajo de 32°F _tch engaged, [0°C]), la mezcla del combustible del carburador ,r to drive in...

  • Page 48: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMA DE AHTES MANTENIMIENTO CADA usa n_v_,a,t la oper_d,4n d_l t_ono In_peocio_o las_o_mas Imp_zo}d_l_ Flevb_r r_l = tirol dr_l a cetic d_lmuto_ _€ Limplr{l ol 1_|I_'o d o alto Limpial Ix=rejitl,1 do hire _pe_i6fisi 61sil_nci_BOd omollk'Itlr_dor de. chi;o_ Cn_L=}nt el |}till3 t_lo °coil° (r,t eqilil'_rlgr)) Limpinr las a_ta;...
  • Page 49 shouldbe TRACTOR d and pos- Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando de mantenimiento. clippings. OPERACION DEL FRENO h;the second Si e] tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la m_Lximavelocidad al cambio mb, s is wet. al[o en una superficie nivelada, de hormig6n o and leave pavimentada, hay que hacerle et servicio al freno,...
  • Page 50 Cobra los terminales con grasa o parafina. Reinstale la bateda (Vea"Reemplazar Bateria" en la secci6n de Servicio y ajustes de este manual). ENFRIAMIENTO DEL TRANSEJE Las aletas de enfdamiento y el ventilador de la transmisi6n tienen que mantenerse limpios pare asegurar el enfriamiento adecuado. No trate de limpiar el ventilador o la transmisi6n cuando el motor est6 funcionando o mientras la transmisi6n est6 caliente.
  • Page 51 fuels (called FILTRO DEL AIRE nethanol)can Su motor puede sufrir averias y funcionar de manera incorrecta con un fittro del aire sucio. tosepara- D_te servicio al filtro de aire m&s a menudo Jringstorage, si se usa en condiciones polvorosas. Vea la Jelsystem manual de la motor, .
  • Page 52 ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: Presione el pedal de freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento. Ponga el embrague del accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED). Ponga la llave de ignici6n en la posici6n de apagado (STOP) y remu6vala. 4.
  • Page 53 _djusted ground when _g height _eels then ion to help tin conditions. with tractor Realice el mismo procedimiento :utting height lado det tractor. ER CUTTING FIJE LAS PtEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- f manual). TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior ight of cut de la cortadora, ubique la ranura de la pieza _ould be...
  • Page 54 PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA Aseg_rese de que los neum&ticos est6n inflados a la PSI que se indica en estos, Si est,_n de- masiado inflados o poco inflados, el c6sped no te quedar#, bien cortado, Io cual podr#,llevarlo a pen- sar que la S,EGADORA no estb. bien regulada. REGULACION VISUAL DE LADe A LADe 1, Si redes los neum&ticos est&n correctamente inflados y el c6sped parece haber quedado...
  • Page 55 PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA _TINGYOUR La correa de impulsiSn de la cuchilla segadora se puede cambiar sin herramientas. Estacione el .'ations of tractor en una supefficie nivelada. Enganche el franc de estacionamiento. REMOCION DE LA CORREA - Remueva la segadora de{ tractor (Vea"PARA REMOVER LA SEGADOR,_' de esta secciSn de este manual).
  • Page 56 CONTROLARY AJUSTAREL FRENO Si eltractor e xigemrsdecinco(5)piespara pararse aunave!ocidad m b.s aliaenelcambio mrsaltoenunasuperficie n ivelada d ehor- rnig6n secoo pavirnentada, entonces s edebe controlar y ajustar e l freno. CONTROL D ELFRENQ 1. Aparcar e ttractor e n una superficie nivelada de horrnigSn seco o pavirnentada, presionar el pedal del freno hasta et fondo y accionar el freno de estacionamiento,...
  • Page 58 Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractor no se va a usar per 30 dias o re&s. _DVERTENCIA: Nunca alrnacene el trac- tor con gasolina en el estanque dentre de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chispa.
  • Page 59 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: _bove is re- ff the Catifor- Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. Other states ral laws apply PROBLEMA ester for the No arranca 3ur nearest iPAIR PARTS mart pur- )roduct is...
  • Page 60 IDENTIFICAC1ON DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secciSn aproplada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centre de servicio PROBLEMA CAUSA P_rdida de fuerza 3, AcumulaciSn de c_sped, hojas y (continuado) basura debajo de la segadora. 4, Filtro de aire sucio, 5, Nivel de aceite bajo/aceite sucio.
  • Page 61 IDENTIFICAClON DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dtrigido a un centro de servicio Sears, with the PROBLEMA ! fall off and Las cuchillas :rfere with segadoras ;hildren who he past may )wing area I over or rle.
  • Page 62 _==2. _DANGER throwing in serious _WARNIN_ starting justing or mat spark plug wil contact spart d_WARNIN neutral, you ,_WARNIN that are reco specification "o tractor. Operate onl_ when on a sl_ on a slope, traction with bose controt _ d_WARNIN constituents, contain or err of Californiat,...
  • Page 63 .Back Cover is tractor fails or purchase, in your home. the first year transport •ized location, this tractor lrge), it will be NOT pay for: not limited to _uch as nails, t, or improper :d to damage g objects that d to, electrical proper grade bris, or failure...

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