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Craftsman 247.288811 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 7 speed, shif-on-the-go 42" deck
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LAWN TRACTOR
7 Speed,
Shift-on=the=Go
42" Deck
Model No. 247.288811
• Espanol,
P. 58
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.
Before using this equipment,
read this manual and follow
all safety
rules and operating
instructions.
For answers
to your questions
about
this product,
Call:
1-800=659=5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form No.769-06422B
(February 1 8, 2 011)

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  • Page 1 Call: Before using this equipment, 1-800=659=5917 read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating Craftsman Tractor Help Line instructions. 7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 WARRANTYSERVICE Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfree repairor replacement, c all 1-800-659-5917 or visit theweb site:www. craftsman.corn in allcasesabove, i f partrepair or replacement is impossible, theridingequipment willbe replaced freeof charge withthe sameor anequivalent m odel. All of the abovewarrantycoverageis voidif this ridingequipmentis ever usedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedto another person.
  • Page 3 This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeopera- This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not tion practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis...
  • Page 4 SLOPE OPERATION • Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationand excessivespeed. Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto loss of controland tip-over Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until accidentswhichcan result in severeinjuryor death.All slopes require the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremoving grass extra caution.If youcannot back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or it, do not mowit.
  • Page 5 CHILDREN SERVICE Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatoris notalert to the presence SafeHandlingof Gasoline of children.Childrenare often attractedto the machineand the mowing Toavoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuse extremecarein activity.They do notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableand the vaporsare childrenwill remainwhereyou last sawthem. explosive.Seriouspersonalinjury canoccur whengasolineis spilled • Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand inwatchfulcare of a on yourselfor your clotheswhich can ignite.
  • Page 6 General Service • Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor over-speed the • Never run anengine indoors orina poorly ventilated area. Engine engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeed exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless, and deadly gas. of the engine. • Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, make c ertain the Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
  • Page 7 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, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble operate DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers.
  • Page 8 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post "_" "_ _ . a 15o,,, 15 ° 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 2ol/2 feet every 10feet).
  • Page 9 propertyof yourselfand others.Readand followall instructions inthis manualbeforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto i_llll WARNING! This symbol points out i mportant safetyinstructions which,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or complywith these instructions may resultin personalinjury. W henyou seethis symbol,HEEDiTS WARNING! YourResponsibility Restrictthe use of this powermachineto personswho read,understand,and follow thewarningsand instructionsin this manualand on the machine.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. Shipping Brace Removal However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Referto the Service& Maintenancesectionfor instructionson checkingtheoil level. Makesurethe ridingmower'sengineis off, removetheignitionkey, Attaching the Battery Cables and set the parkingbrakebeforeremoving the shippingbrace. Refer Ito the Operationsectionfor instructionson howto set the parking lbrake.
  • Page 11 Figure3 Figure4 Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe center of the steering Selectdesired positionfor the seat,and secure with the adjust- ment knobremovedearlier. wheeland pushdownwarduntilit "clicks"intoplace. Toadjust the positionof the seat,loosenthe adjustmentknob Attaching The Seat on the bottomof the seat.Slide the seatforwardor backwardas If the seatfor yourtractorwas notattachedat thefactory,refertothe desired.Retightenthe adjustmentknob.
  • Page 12 Figure5 SpeedControl Lever/ ParkingBrakeLever Throttle/choke control lever IgnitionSwitch Deck Lift Lever PTO Lever(Blade Engage) Cup Holder Shift Lever Clutch-BrakePedal NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTsideof the tractoris observedfromoperator'sseat positionfacingforwardtowardsthe frontof tractor. Meets ANSi Safety Standards CraftsmanTractorsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
  • Page 13 SPEED CONTROL LEVER SHIFT LEVER The shift leveris locatedon the left Thespeedcontrol lever,locatedon the left sideof the sideof the fenderand hasthree tractor'sdashconsole,allowsyouto regulatethe ground speedof the lawntractor.Touse, depressthe clutch- positions,FORWARD, N EUTRAL and REVERSE. T heclutch-brake brakepedaland movethe leverout of the parkingbrake notchand forwardto increasethetractor'sgroundspeed.
  • Page 14 Gas and Oil Fill=up iMPORTANT: Yourtractoris shippedwith 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, [ppes, and othersourcesof gn t on.
  • Page 15 SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT • Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff if the PTO(BladeEngage) leveris movedintothe engaged(ON)positionwith the shift lever Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck by placingthe deck in Reverse. lift leverin anyof the six differentcutting heightnotcheson the IGNITION SWITCH rightsideof the fender. Theignitionswitchis activatedto startthe engine.Insertkey intothe ignitionswitchand turnclockwiseto the STARTposition.Releasethe Keephandsand feet away fromthe dischargeopeningof the cutting key intothe ON positiononce enginehas fired.See Fig.
  • Page 16 STOPPING THE ENGINE Placethe shift leverin neutral, Engagethe parkingbrake, Shutengine off and removethe key.Doingso will minimizethe If youstrikea foreignobject,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark possibilityof havingyour lawn"browned" byhot exhaustfrom plug wire(s)and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe yourtractor'srunningengine. machinefor anydamage.Repairthe damagebeforerestartingand If unit stallswith speedcontrolin high speed,or if unitwill not operate operating with speedcontrol leverin a lowspeedposition,proceedas follows: Placeshift leverin NEUTRAL.
  • Page 17 MULCHING HEADLIGHTS A mulch kit is available as an attachment. Mulching is a process of • The lampsare ONwheneverthe tractor'sengineis running. recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck. • The lampsturn OFFwhenthe ignitionkey is movedto the STOP The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn where...
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe ServiceLog columnto keeptrack a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe of completedmaintenance tasks.To locate the nearest Parts & enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring Repair Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 19 ENGINE MAINTENANCE Changing Engine Theengineoil shouldbe changedin thefirst5 hoursand thenevery50 Checking the Engine hoursor oncea season.Tochangethe engineoil, proceedas follows: Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification With engineOFFbut stillwarm,disconnect s parkplugwireand SF,SG,SH, or SJ, Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto keepit awayfromsparkplug. the expectedoperatingtemperature. F ollowthe chart below. Remove the oil fillcap/dipstickfromtheoil fill tube.See Figure9.
  • Page 20 Fuel Filter Air Cleaner Iffilters,or coversare notinstalled correctlyseriousinjury or death Gasolineand itsvaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire could resultfrom backfire.Do notattemptto startthe enginewith or explosioncan causesevereburnsor death. them removed. • Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, and otherignition sources. • Checkfuel lines, tank,cap, and fittingsfrequentlyforcracks or Donot use pressurized air or solventsto cleanthe air cleaner leaks.Replaceif necessary.
  • Page 21 LUBRICATION Spark Plug Cleanareaaroundthe spark plug base.Do notsandblastspark plug,Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wire brushing Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting, a lwaysdisengagePTO and washingwith a commercialsolvent (Blade EngageLever),moveshift leverinto neutralposition,set Removeand inspect t he spark plug.Checkgap to makesureit is parkingbrake,stopengine and removekey to preventunintended set at .030".See Figure13.
  • Page 22 CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK Measurethedistancefromthe front of the bladetip to the ground and the rearof the bladetip to theground.Thefirst measure- Anyfuel or oil spilledon the machineshouldbe wipedoff promptly.Do ment takenshouldbe between1A" a nd 3A" less thanthe second NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe coolingfins of the engine measurement.Determine the approximatedistancenecessaryfor or on anyother partof the machine.
  • Page 23 He× Cap Screw Figure17 Figure16 Lookingat thecuttingdeck from the left side of the tractor,locate Seat Adjustment the bow-tiepin that securesthedeck support rod on the rear Referto the Assemblysectionof this manualfor seat adjustment Idt sideof the deck. See Fig. 18.Removethe bow-tiepin that instructions.
  • Page 24 Removethe bow-tiecotterpin securingthe deck stabilizerrod to The recommended operating tire pressure thedeck. Slidethe deck lift rodfrom the mountingbracketon the • Approximately 10psi for the rear tires deck asseen in Fig. 19. • Approximately 14psi for the fronttires IMPORTANT: Referto the tire sidewaN for exacttire manufacturer's .....
  • Page 25 If yourtractorhasnot been putinto usefor an extendedperiodof time, Removethe hexflangenut that securesthe bladeto the spindle chargethe batteryas follows: assembly.See Fig.21. Setyour batterychargerto delivera max of 10amperes. To properlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequalamounts of metalfrom bothendsof the bladesalongthe cuttingedges, If yourbatterychargeris automatic,chargethe batteryuntilthe parallelto the trailingedge,at a 250.to 300angle.Alwaysgrind chargerindicatesthat chargingis complete.If the chargeris not eachcutting bladeedge equallyto maintainproperblade balance.
  • Page 26 iMPORTANT: The V-beltfoundon yourtractoris speciallydesigned 11. Whileholdingthe belt and pulleytogether,rotatethe pulleyto the to engageand disengagesafely.A substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan left. Continueholdingand rotatingthe pulleyand belt untilthe belt be dangerousby notdisengagingcompletely.Fora properworking is fully rolledinto the PTOpulley. machine,useidentical equipmentbeltsas listed in the parts pagesof PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT this Operator'sManual.
  • Page 27 Neverstorelawntractorwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan open flame,spark, or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE DRAiNiNG THE FUEL Locatethe fuel filter,which is locatedon the left sideof the IMPORTANT: F uelleft in thefuel tank duringwarm weatherdeterio- engine,and maybe attachedto the enginewith a tie strap.
  • Page 28 Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageleverengaged. Placeleverin disengaged(OFF) position. Parkingbrakenotengaged. Engageparkingbrake. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. Connectwire(s)to sparkplug(s). Throttle/Chokecontrollevernot in correct PlaceThrottle/Chokeleverintothe FASTposition. startingposition. Chokenotactivated MovetheThrottle/Chokeleverintothe Choke position. Fueltank empty,or stalefuel. Filltank with clean,fresh (less than30 daysold) gas. BIockedfuelline. Replacethe fuel line and replacefuel filter. Faultyspark plug(s).
  • Page 29 777122773 777X43688 777123592 777X44930 DONOT USE E85 00 FUEL CONTAININGMORE UHDER CAP, BEFORE Tlti_e IEi merit meets U S EPAEVp THAN 10% ETHANOL OPERATIO" SECURE re_ulatio._ for20_1 mo,_el year SHAFTACCORDING 3°F_milY: MANUAL 777D15595 777S34008 777X44366 777X44365 777D15592 LEFT RIGHT 777123364 (QTY 2) 777D15624 777X44944 777D15622...
  • Page 30 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811...
  • Page 31 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref. Ref. I 925-1649 BulbSocket 783-06823 Speed LatchSupportTab 683-04619-4043 750-04465B HoodAssembly FlangeSpacer 783-04903A 710-04484 Screw,5/16-18 x .750 Speed latch 710-0599 710-0604A HexWasherScrew,1/4-20x .500 Self-TapScrew,5/16-18 712-0292 710-05108 HexScrew,1/4 x .750 Tin Clip Nut, 1/4-20...
  • Page 32 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811...
  • Page 33 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 Part No. Description PartNo. Description Ref. I Ref. I 725-04439 12v.Solenoid 683-04155A-0637 Shaft, Lift 756-04196A 712-04065 EngagementPulley Nut, HexFlangeInsertLock, 3/8-16 747-04857 714-04040 Belt KeeperRodAssembly Bow-TiePin,91, RH 710-04484 716-0106A Screw,Hd.Tapp,5/16-18x .75 E-ring,.625Shaft 683-04195-0637 720-0311 SupportBracketAssembly Grip,Handle 683-04649 732-04225...
  • Page 34 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 ....33 _ /_ ......
  • Page 35 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref, Ref, 617-04094 683-0128B-0637 GearAssembly, S teering PivotBarAxle Assembly 710-0643 Screw,5/16-18,1.00,Gr5,Lock 710-04484 Screw,5/16-18,0.750 712-04065 710-1309 Screw,Mach,5/16-18,0.750 Nut, FlangeLock, 3/8-16,GrF 714-04039A 710-3094A Pin, Cotter,5/32, 1.25 HexHead Screw,3/8-16x 1.00 914-0474 710-3180 Pin, Cotter,1/8 x 0.75 Screw,5/16-18,1.75,Gr5...
  • Page 36 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811...
  • Page 37 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 Part No. Description Ref. 710-0227 Screw,8-18 x .500 710-04484 Screw,5/16-18x .750 712-04063 FlangeLockNut, 5/16-18 720-04061 Knob,3/8-16x .875 925-1303 OuterSeat Spring 725-1439 InnerSeatSpring 726-0278 InsulatorBossPlate 726-0279 InsulatorPlate 732-1184 ExtensionSpring 936-0108 FiatWasher,.510x .750x .033 736-0242 FlatWasher,.340x .872x .060 938-0296 ShoulderScrew,5/16-18x .437x .268...
  • Page 38 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811...
  • Page 39 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 Description Ref. Part No. 683-04549-0637 MufflerShieldAssembly 710-0227 Screw,AB #8-180.500 710-04683 TapScrew,3/8-16 1.000 710-0642 TapScrew,1/4-200.750 710-1314A Screw,SocketHead,5/16-18 x .750 712-0271 Sems Nut, 1/4-20 BS-692236 ExhaustGasket 725-0157 CableTie,3/16 X .05 X 7.4 726-0205 HoseClamp,.490 Dia. 731-05628 Oil DrainSleeve 751-10349...
  • Page 40 Craftsman Model 247.288811 " >...
  • Page 41 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref, I Ref. I 747-05188 BrakeRod 918-04566 TransmissionDriveAssembly 647-04034C-0637 747-05244 Shift Rod PedalAssembly 738-04237A 647-04035 ShoulderScrew,#10-32x .500 Shaft LeverAssembly 750-0566A 710-0227 Screw,8-18:0.500 Spacer,.260 x .375x 1.030LG 750-0802 710-04484 Screw,5/16-18 x .750 Spacer,.640 ID x .76 OD x 2.63...
  • Page 42 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811...
  • Page 43 Craftsman IViodel 247.288811 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref, I Ref. I 918-04822A 736-0362 FlatWasher,.330x 1.25x .06 SpindlePulleyAssembly 683-0254B-0637 738-04146 DeckHangerBracketAssembly Bolt Plug,M16x 1.5 710-0642 738-04162A Screw,1/4-20x .750 ShoulderSpacer,.8840x .190 983-04511 942-04308 BrakeAssembly CuttingBlade,21.23":2 in 1 983-04525 747-05105 BrakeControlRod...
  • Page 44 Craftsman Engine Model 31C707=3346=G2/G6 For Model 247.288811 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL [ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL T"-_. 129 1_ _¢\ 684 @ 11 _ ..:_._:@ _ 32_}_ 585_ 1264 I_ 552<-_ 691 @ 718 d/" ,4_, 24 _ _..-.(:: :J...
  • Page 45 Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-3346-G2/G6 For Model 247.288811 lO26 _/_ 238 (3 1022 1o22 914 ©'9 654 _) 53 d:*-;_::::$S'i_...
  • Page 46 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707-3346-G2/G6 For IViodel 247.288811 130 :-'_ 95 _ 2179 ..1091 1127__ 6Ol _...
  • Page 47 Craftsman Engine Model 310707=3346=G2/G6 For Model 247.288811 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL 1040 305 _ 305AQ_ 305B 415A ,./:,,;\ \"_{,":,_j !/ 4_7><_ lOOS C-;>..._\ \ d_-_t ib.j,:Q _ 1044 78 b_...
  • Page 48 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707-3346-G2/G6 For IViodel 247.288811 1054 lO51 '¸ 1119 188 _...
  • Page 49 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707-3346-G2/G6 For IViodel 247.288811 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 127 _ 1266 :, 617 ,, ifX, 987_/ 1266A 33 _'_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET /';/ .> _ , 3 _<J/ _i / 943 O 842 g 1O22 868 %_9...
  • Page 50 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707=3346=G2/G6 For IViodel 247.288811 Ref. Ref. I Part No, Part No. Description Description 796010 694918 CylinderAssembly Pin-FloatHinge 399265 696136 Valve-FloatNeedle Bushing/Seal Kit(MagnetoSide) 391086s 695419 Valve-Choke Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) 697106 843099 Sump-Engine Jet-Main(Standard) 796026 790890 Head-Cylinder Jet-Main(High Altitude) 796584...
  • Page 51 247.288811 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707=3346=G2/G6 For IViodel Ref. Ref. I Part No. Description Part No. Description 690323 Link-StarterSwitch 697478 Screw(Starter Motor) 796308 Screen/CupAssembly 691224 Clip-Wire 795315 Armature-Magneto 697128 Gear-Timing 691061 793242 Screw(MagnetoArmature) Link-Counterweight 491055s Plug-Spark 793763 Counterweight 796187 GasketSet-Engine 697392...
  • Page 52 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707=3346=G2/G6 For IViodel 247.288811 Part No. Description Ref, 1059 698516 Kit-Screw/Washer(Alternator) Retainer-Brush 1090 691293 1091 691333 Cap-Limiter GasketSet-Valve 1095 794152 1119 691183 Screw(Alternator) 1127 695407 Screw(FloatBowl) Reed-Breather 1263 697124 1264 697104 Screw(BreatherReed) 1266 691917 Seal-O Ring(Intake Elbow)(Red)
  • Page 53 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission...
  • Page 54 (Thispage applicablein the U.S.A.and Canadaonly.) Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSIONCONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGEISAPPLICABLE TO CERTI- YEAR 1997AND LATERENGINES WHICHARE PURCHASED AND USED FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 1995ANDTHEREAF- ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES (ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001 IN...
  • Page 55 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 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@ Onceyou purchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall is all that it productis designedand manufactured for yearsof dependableopera- takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or tion. But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to time.That's schedulea serviceappointmentonline. whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcansave youmoneyand The RepairProtectionAgreementis a risk-freepurchase.If youcancel aggravation.
  • Page 58 Paginas 75 Servicio de nOmeros .... atrasados Page CRAFTSMAN GARANT{A TOTAL PORDOSANOSa partirde lafechade cornpra, t odas laspartes no fungibles d e esteequipo de equitaci6n est_n garantizados contra cualquier d efecto de material o rnano de obra.Unapiezadefectuosa nofungibles recibir_.n reparaci6n g ratuita en el hogar o lasustituci6n s i la reparaci6n e s irnposible.
  • Page 59 Esta rn_.quina r ue construidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Esta rn_.quina personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 60 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento s invigilancia.Apague Vayaa bajavelocidad.ElijaunavelocidadIosuficienternente b aja, siernprelascuchillas, c oloqueel frenode rnano,detengael motory de rnodoque no tengaque detenerse o hacercarnbios rnientras retirela Ilaveantesde bajarsedel vehiculo. est,. sobrela pendiente. L osneurn_.ticos p odrianperdertracci6n sobrelaspendientes a[3n cuandolosfrenosfuncionaran apro- •...
  • Page 61 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- • Apaguetodos loscigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. S iest,. instalado, cornbustidn. el "ModoPrecaucidn Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, • Nuncacarguecombustibleen la rn_.quina en un espaciocerrado. rnientras quelospaseosa la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay •...
  • Page 62 NO MODIFIQUE EL MOTOR • Reviselos pernosde montajede la(s) cuchilla(s)y del motora intervalosfrecuentespara verificarque est_n bien apretados. Paraevitarlesionesgraveso la muerte,no modifiqueel motorbajo Adem_.s, i nspeccionevisualmente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade ningunacircunstancia. S i cambiala configuraci6ndel reguladordel daSos(por ejemplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, motorel motor puededescontrolarse y operara velocidadesinsegu- etc.).
  • Page 63 SJlVlBOLOS 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, y siga todas las instrucciones en el manual(s) antes de procurar montar y funcionar PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Nunca transporte pasajeros.
  • Page 64 Mirey mantenga estehive[ c onunJrbo[vertical o [aesqu[na d eunedifido... 15 ° Use esta pagina como guia para determinar en qu_ pendientes no puede operar el tractor de manera segura. Noopere la cortadorade cespeden dichas pendientes.Nocorte en inclinacionesmayoresde 15grados(elevaci6naproximada de 2 1/2 piespor cada 10 pies). El tractor cortacesped podriavoltearsey causar lesionesgraves.En las pendientesoperecon los tractorescorta-cespedhaciaarribay abajo,nuncade formatransversal.
  • Page 65 en peligro la seguridad personal y / o la propiedad del mismo ya los demos. Lea y siga todas las instrucciones en este __IL DVERTENCIA!Este simbolo indica instrucciones importantes de seguridad que se deben respetar para evitar poner manual antes de intentar operar esta m_quina. El incumplimiento de estas instrucciones puede resultar en lesiones personales.
  • Page 66 IMPORTANTE: Su tractorse entregaconaceite de motoren el el Servicioy Mantenirniento de la secci6nde este manualantesde motor.Sin embargo,debe cornprobarel nivelde aceiteantes de operarel tractor. operar.Consultela secci6nde Servicioy Mantenirniento para obtener ENVlO BRACE ELllVIINACION instrucdonessobrela cornprobad6ndel nivelde aceite. CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATERIA Aseg_resede que el motordel tractorcortacesped es, retirela Ilave de encendido,y ponerel frenoantesde quitarla Ilavede envio.
  • Page 67 QUE UNE EL VOLANTE Si el volantede su tractorno Ileg6adjunta,el hardwarede la colocaci6nse ha embaladoen el volante,por debajode la tapadel volante.Concuidadola tapa de la palancadel volantey quitarel hardware. Conlas ruedasdel tractor,apuntandodirectamente haciadelante, colocarel volantesobreel eje de direcci6n. Coloquela arandela(con la parteahuecadahaciaabajo) sobreel volantey seguracon el tornillohexagonal.
  • Page 68 IZQUIERDO del tractordebe entenderse tal como se observa Levantela palancade la cubierta desde la posici6ndel operador. Tomade fuerzade palanca(BladeEngage) Portavasos Curnple con los est_ndares de seguridad de ANSI DeVelocidad Lasm_.quinas q uitanievede Craftsman cumplen conlosest_.ndares de seguridad del Pedalde freno instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSi).
  • Page 69 DE VELOCIDAD Paraapagarel motorgire a la izquierdala Ilavede encendidohastala posici6nde STOR La palancade controlde velocidad,ubicadoen el lado izquierdodel tablerodel tractorde la consola,le perrnite IMPORTANTE: Antesde operarel tractor,se refierentanto al regularla velocidadbaja del tractordel cesped.Para "Sisternade bloqueode seguridad"y "Arranquedel motor"rn_.s usarlo,presioneel pedalde freno-ernbrague y mover adelanteen esta secci6nde este manualparainstrucciones detalladas la palancade la rnuescade frenode estacionarniento y sobrela Ilavede encendidodel rn6dulo.
  • Page 70 IMPORTANTE: S u tractorse enviacon aceiteen el motor,Sin "" " embargo,usted DEBEcontrolarel nivelde aceiteantesde hacerlo fundonar,Vea la secci6n"ServMoy Mantenirniento", Gasolina Tengarnuchocuidadoal trabajarcon gasolina.La gasolinaes surna- rnenteinflarnabley sus vaporespuedencausar explosiones. N unca carguecombustibleen la rn_.quina en un espaciocerradoo cuandoel motorest,. calienteo en rnarcha.Apaguecigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otras fuentesde cornbusti6n.
  • Page 71 Para activar el freno de estacionamiento: SISTEMA DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD Cornpletarnente e l pedalde frenoy rnantengahaciaabajo conel El sisternade Noqueode seguridadest,. diseSadopara la operaci6n pie. seguradel tractor.Si este sisternanuncadeja de funcionarcorrecta- rnente,no opereel tractor,contacteinrnediatarnente con suSears Moverla palancadel frenode estacionarniento hastael rondoy Parts &...
  • Page 72 LA CONDUCCION DEL TRACTOR PARO DEL MOTOR Evitecomienzapronto,el excesode velocidady paradasbruscas. Si se golpea un objetoextra,o, detengael motor,desconecte el cablede la bujfa(s) y tierra contrael motor.Inspeccionar cuidadosa- menteel equipo de los da_os. Reparaci6n de los da_osantesde Nodeje el asientodel tractor,sin colocarla toma de fuerza(Blade re n car y de funconamento.
  • Page 73 INVOLUCRAR A LOS BLADES Si seestancala unidadcon el controlde velocidaden alta velocidad, o si la unidadno funcionar_, con la palancade controlde velocidaden Participaci6n de la tornade fuerza(Blade Engage) lastransferencias de condicionesde bajavelocidad,sigaestos pasos: energiaa la plataforrna de corteo de otto tipo(disponiblepor separado) La palancade carnbiosen puntornuerto.
  • Page 74 CORTAR FAROS • LasI&mparas est&nONcuandoel motordel tractorse est& ejecutando. Paraayudara evitar el contactocon la cuchillao una lesi6nen • Lasluces seapaga cuandola Ilavede contactose muevea la el objetolanzado,Mantenga a los espectadores,losayudantes, posici6nSTOR los niSosy las mascotaspor Io menos75 piesde distanda de la m_.quina mientrasest,.
  • Page 75 LISTA DE iVlANTENIIVllENTO Antesde realizarcualquiertipodel rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte Sigala lista de rnantenirniento dadaabajo.Esta carta describepautas todos losrnandosy pare el motor.Esperehasta que todas laspartes de servicios61o. U se la colurnnade Troncode Servicioparaguardar la de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecteel pistade tareasde rnantenirniento cornpletadas. alarnbrede bujiay b_.selo contra el motorpara prevenirel cornienzo Localizarel rn_scercanoChamuscael Centrode Servicio o pro- involuntario.
  • Page 76 MANTENIMIENTO DEL MOTOR Comprobar el aceite del motor No Ilenedernasiado.Llenadoexcesivode aceite puedeprovocarque $61o el usode aceite de alta detergenteseevalu6la calidadcon la el motor no ernpezar, d iffcilde partida,o furnarmotor.Si rn_.s de la clasificaci6nde servicioAPI rnarcaFULLen la varilla,el aceitede drenajepara reducirel nivelde aceiteen FULLrnarcaen la varillade rnedici6n.
  • Page 77 Fuel Filter Reernplace el filtro de combustiblecon un originalfiltro de reernplazo de equipo.ContactoSear'sal 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® • Mantengala gasolinalejosde chispas,llamas,lucespiloto,el paracornprarel originalde filtro de reernplazo del equipo. calor,y otras fuentesde ignici6n. Asegurelas lineasde combustible con laspinzas. • Cornpruebe las lineasde combustible,el tanque,la tapay los LIIVIPIADOR DE AIRE accesoriosconfrecuenciapara detectarrajaduraso escapes.
  • Page 78 Bujia Puntos de pivote y Vinculaci6n Lirnpieel _rea alrededorde la basede la bujia.No chorrode Lubricartodoslos puntosde giro en el sisternade tracci6n,frenode arenade la bujfa. La bujia debe lirnpiarsepor raspadoo cepillo estacionarniento y la vinculaci6nlevantarai rnenosunavez ai aSocon aceite de la luz. de alarnbrey el lavadocon un disolventecornercialde Retirare inspeccionarla bujia.
  • Page 79 LIMPIEZA DE LAS MAQUINAS Y LA CUBI- La partefrontalde la cubiertadebe set de 1A pulgadasy 3/8-pulgada inferiora la partetraserade la cubierta.Ajustesi es necesarioIo ERTA siguiente: Cualquiercombustibleo aceitederrarnado en la rn_.quina d ebe ser Conel tractorestacionadoen una superficiefirrney nivelada, borradode inrnediato.NOperrnitaque los desechosque seacurnulan coloquela palancade elevaci6nde la plataforrna en la segundaa alrededorde lasaletas de refrigeraci6n del motoro en cualquierotra la prirneracategoria(segundaposici6nrn_.s alta),y gire la hoja Io...
  • Page 80 Bajola cubiertarnoviendola palancade elevaci6nde cubiertaen la rnuescaen la parteinferiordel guardabarrosderecho. Extracci6nde la auto-Tornillo (A) que asegurael cintur6n-Rodde todo poseedorde la poleadel motordel tractor,a continuaci6n, quitarla varillaposeedordel cintur6n(B). Wase la figura. 11. NOTA: Hagauna notamentalde Ioagujeroal otto extrernode la cinta-Rodposeedorse insertaen los prop6sitosde reinstalaci6n. Retirela correa(C) de alrededorde la poleadel motordel tractor.
  • Page 81 NEUMATICOS Wase la figura.20. Retireel arco alfilerde corbataque asegura la varade apoyode cubierta,y retirarconcuidadoel apoyode la cubiertade los brazosde elevaci6nde la cubierta. Nosobrepasarnuncala presi6nmaximade infiadoque apareceen Repitalos pasosanterioresen el ladoderechodel tractor. la pared lateralde la Ilanta. NOTA: Elarco de pelo alfilerde corbataclips debe serinstalado desdearribahaciaabajo.
  • Page 82 CARGA Bateriasemitenun gas explosivodurantela carga. Cargade la bateriaen un _.reabien ventiladay mantenerselejosde una llama abiertao pilotocomoen un calentadorde agua,estufa, homo, secadorade ropao de otrosaparatosde gas. AIcargarla bateriade su tractor,utilices61oun cargadorde 12V diseSadopara bateriasde plomo-_.cido. Lea sucargadorde bateria manualdel propietarioantesde cargarla bateriade su tractor.Siga _sempre as nstrucconesy presteatenc6n a su ADVERTENC AS.
  • Page 83 Retireconcuidadola cinta de cubierta de alrededorde las dos NOTA: Cuandotengaque reernplazar l a hoja,aseg[3rese de instalar la hojacon la carade la hojarnarcada"fondo"(o con un nQrnero poleasdel husilloy lasdos poleaspoleatensorade la cubierta. estarnpado en _1)frentea la tierracuandoel cortac_spedse encuen- Wase la figura. 25. tra en la posici6nde funcionarniento.
  • 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 EL DRENAJE DE LOS COMBUSTIBLES Localiceel filtro de combustible,que seencuentraen el lado IMPORTANTE:El combustible que quedaen el tanquecuandohace izquierdodel motor,y puede serconectadoal motorcon una...
  • Page 85 El motorno arranca Perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)conectada. Coloquela perillaen la posici6nde desconexi6n(OFF). Noest&colocado elfreno de mano. Coloqueelfreno de mano. Se ha desconectadoel cable de lasbujias. Conecteelcable a las bujias. La palanca de control del reguladorno est_ en Muevala palancadel reguladora la posici6nFAST la posici6nde arranquecorrecta.
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  • Page 87 Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n de clasificaci6n de aire en la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor 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 de aire.
  • Page 88 (Esta p_.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada.). Sears Brands Management Corporation, el Consejo de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) Declaraci6n de garantia del sistema de control de emisiones (derechos y obligaciones de la garanfia de defectos del propi= etario)
  • Page 89 DECLARACION FEDERAL y/oDECALIFORNIA SOBRE GARANTJAS EN EL CONTROL DE EIVIISIONES SUS DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES EN CUANTO A LA GARANTJA 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...
  • Page 90 8. Durante latotalidad del periodo de garantia del motor yequipo para todo t erreno arriba mencionado, MTD C onsumer Group Inc mantendr_ un suministro de piezas bajo g arantia suficiente para satisfacer lademanda esperada de tales piezas. 9. Cualquier pieza de reemplazo se podr_ usar para e lcumplimiento del m antenimiento olas reparaciones...
  • Page 91 Felicitaciones por haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El Unavezadquiridoel Acuerdo,puedeprograrnar el serviciocon productoCraftsman@ que ha adquiridoest_ dise_adoy fabricado tan s61orealizaruna Ilarnadatelef6nica.PuedeIlarnaren cualquier para brindarrnuchosa_osde funcionarniento confiable.Perocorno mornento del dia o de la nocheo prograrnar un servicioen linea. todoslos productosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones.Esen El Acuerdode Protecci6nde Reparaci6n es una cornprasin riesgo. esernornentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara Si ustedanula por alguna raz6nduranteel periodode garantiade reparaciones le puedeahorrardineroy problernas.
  • Page 92 Ilame el nt_mero abajo. 1-800-659-5917 Craftsman Help Line www.craftsman.com ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries...

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