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Craftsman 247.28884 Operator's Manual

19.5 hp, variation speed 42" deck
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perator's
nual
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LAWN TRACTOR
19.5 HP, Variation Speed
42" Deck
Model No. 247.28884
• Espanol,
P. 59
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.769-06421
(December 14,2010)

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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 FORTWO YEARSfrom the dateof purchase,ifany non-expendable part of this ridingequipmentfails due to a defectinmaterialor workman- ship,visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659-5917 to arrangefor free in-home repair. Theframe and frontaxle will be repairedfreeof chargefor five yearsfrom the dateof purchaseif defectivein materialor workmanship.

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    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

    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: Spark Arrestor

    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

    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 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADE(S) OFF. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND B EFORE AND WHILE BACKING. MOWING INREVERSE ISNOT RECOMMENDED. WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourself and others.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. 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 f..- Adjusting the Seat Toadjust the positionof the seat,pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever.Slide the seatforwardor rearwardto thedesiredposition;then releasethe adjustment l ever.Makesure seatis lockedintopositionin a seat-stopbeforeoperatingthe tractor.See Figure5. Beforeoperatingthe tractor,makesurethe seat is engagedin a seat-stop.Engagethe parkingbrake.Standbehindthe machineand pull backon seatuntil it clicks intoplace. Figure3 Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe centerof the steeringwheel and pushdownwarduntil it "clicks"into place.
  • Page 12 Figure6 ParkingBrakeLever PTOLever(Blade Engage) Throttle/Choke ControlLever Cup Holder Shift Lever IgnitionSwitchModule Auto-drivePedal SeatAdjustmentLever DeckLift Lever 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 PARKING BRAKE LEVER AUTO-DRIVE PEDAL Toset the parkingbrake: Fullydepressthe brakepedal. Movethe The drivepedal islocatedon the rightside of the tractor,along the parkingbrakeleverintothe parkingbrakeposition.Releasethe brake runningboard.Depressthe drivepedalforwardand the tractorwill pedalto allowthe parkingbraketo engage. movein the directionthat the shiftleveris engagedin. Tocausethe tractorto travelforward,whileat a completestop,movethe shift lever To release the parkingbrake: Depressthe brakepedaland the park- intothe Forwardposition.Graduallystep on the drivepedal and the ingbrakeleverwill moveoutof the parkingbrakepositionon its own.

  • Page 14: Gas And Oil Fill-Up

    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, _p pes, and othersourcesof gn t on.
  • Page 15 SAFETY iNTERLOCK SYSTEM SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT Thesafety interlock s ystemisdesignedfor safe operationof thetrac- Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck by placingthe deck tor. If this systemshouldever malfunction, d o not operatethe tractor, lift leverin anyof the differentcuttingheightnotcheson the right sideof the fender. Immediately contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME to havethe systemserviced.

  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor

    DRIVING THE TRACTOR Turnthe ignitionkey clockwiseto the STARTposition.After the enginestarts,releasethe key.It will returnto the ON (or Normal Mowing)position. Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstops. Do NOThold the key in the STARTpositionfor longer thanten secondsat a time.Doingso maycause damageto yourengine's Donot leavethe seat of the tractorwithoutfirst placingthe PTO electricstarter.

  • Page 17: Driving On Slopes

    DRiViNG ON SLOPES MOWING Referto the SLOPEGAUGEin the SafetyInstructions sectionof the manualto helpdetermineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethis tractor Tohelp avoidblade contactor a thrownobject injury,keepbystand- safely. ers, helpers,childrenand pets at least75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area. Do notmow on inclines w ith a slopein excessof 15 degrees(a rise The followinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck of approximately 2-1/2feet every 10feet).

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    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

    ENGINE MAINTENANCE Changing Engine The engineoil shouldbe changedin the first 5 hoursand thenevery Checking the Engine 50 hoursor once a season.Tochangethe engineoil, proceedas Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification follows: SF,SG,SH, or SJ, Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnect s parkplugwireandkeep the expectedoperatingtemperature. F ollowthe chart below. itawayfromsparkplug.
  • Page 20 Air Cleaner markon the dipstick. Fuel Filter If filters,or coversare notinstalledcorrectlyseriousinjuryor death could resultfrom backfire.Do notattemptto startthe enginewith them removed. 31osion c an causesevereburnsor death. • Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, and otherignitionsources. Donot use pressurized air or solventsto cleanthe air cleaner •...
  • 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

    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: Deck Removal

    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: Jump Starting

    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: Parking Brake Adjustment

    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: Preparing The Engine

    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: Need More Help

    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 777D15653 777122773 777X43688 DO NOT 777S33818 USE E85 OR FUEL STEERING WHEEL CONFINING M ORE MOUNTING HARDWARE 777D15593 THAN 10%ETHANOL UNDER CAP, BEFORE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAFT ACCORDING OPERATION SECURE TO MANUAL 777X44366 777X44365 777X44945 ii II il_?, _° :_ i_"'r o ., ',m_ LEFT...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Model 247.28884...
  • Page 31 Craftsman IViodel 247.28884 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref. Ref. I 925-1649 BulbSocket 712-04065 Nut, HexFlangeInsertLock,3/8-16 Cotter Pin 683-04619-4043 714-04040 HoodAssembly 710-04484 783-06823 Screw,5/16-18 x .750 Speed LatchSupportTab 750-04465B 710-0599 HexWasherScrew,1/4-20x .500 FlangeSpacer 783-04903A 712-0292 Tin Clip Nut, 1/4-20...
  • Page 32 Craftsman IViodel 247.28884...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Model 247.28884 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref, Ref, 756-04196A 683-04155A-0637 Shaft, Lift Engagement Pulley 747-04857 712-04065 Belt Keeper Rod Assembly Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 3/8-16 710-04484 714-04040 Screw, Hd. Tapp, 5/16-18 x .75 Bow-Tie Pin, 91, RH...
  • Page 34 Craftsman IViodel 247.28884 38._ 24 _ ....
  • Page 35 Craftsman IViodel 247.28884 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref, Ref. 617-04094 683-0128B-0637 GearAssembly, S teering PivotBar AxleAssembly 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 Model 247.28884...
  • Page 37 Craftsman Model 247.28884 Part No. Description Ref, 710-04482 Hex Flange Bolt, 3/8-16 x .875 710-04484 Screw, Hd. lapp, 5/16-18 x .75 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 725-05013 Seat Safety Switch 725-05277 Seat Jumper Harness (notshown) 726-0154 Push Mount Cable Tie 732-04035 Spring, Compress.,...
  • Page 38 Craftsman IViodel 247.28884...
  • Page 39 Craftsman IViodel 247.28884 Ref. Descriptien 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 247.28884 20/_...
  • Page 41 Craftsman Model 247.28884 Description Ref, I Part No. Ref, I Part No, Description 731-04604 918-04566 Sleeve, .758 X .821 X 2.4375 Dr Assembly, Autodrive Lt-5 731-06330 683-04606 Auto-drive Bracket Assembly Plug, Deck Hole, 7/8 683-04684 731-06894 Idler Bracket Assembly Shift Plate Bearing...
  • Page 42 Craftsman Model 247.28884 17.._...
  • Page 43 Craftsman Model 247.28884 Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref, Ref, 918-04822A 736-0362 Flat Washer, .330 x 1.25 x .06 Spindle Pulley Assembly 683-0254B-0637 738-04146 Deck Hanger Bracket Assembly Bolt Plug, M16 x 1.5 738-04162A Wash, Flat, .385 x 1.0 x .030 Shoulder Spacer, .8840 x .190...
  • Page 44 Craftsman Engine Model 31P677=3373=G2/G6 For Model 247.28884 MANUALI MANUALI 48 SHORT BLOCK 11058 OPERATOR'S 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 11330 REPAIR 291. 684 _ _-_ '_._ ¢/I 1264 1263 *'\. 718 _ _ 1044 307 @_ i227i 404 _ 614 [! 842 _>...
  • Page 45 Craftsman Engine Model 31P677=3373=G2/G6 For Model 247.28884 j_.J 238 <') 1026 zS _ 1026A 1022 1034i'_,¢ 1029 914 _ Assemblies include all parts shown in frames.
  • Page 46 Craftsman Engine Model 31P677=3373=G2/G6 For Model 247.28884 1o8_._ 217_ S-"_ , 276 (_._ 1127 6Ol_ 1266 Assemblies include all parts shown in frames.
  • Page 47 Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-3373-G2/G6 For Model 247.28884 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1040 304i 968 _-S, yT_, ..J 324415 _,_._.Y 1070 1005 7 -s, _-, 'W" 1044 i_ 78 _J ..37 __ Assemblies include all parts shown in frames.
  • Page 48 Craftsman Engine Model 31P677=3373=G2/G6 For Model 247.28884 1119 _1051 802 _. dCC_ ¢_",_ 188 <_ 265_ Assemblies include all parts shown in frames.
  • Page 49 Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-3373-G2/G6 For Model 247.28884 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 987('_ 127 (_' 1266 S_ _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 883 _¢_j 943 <) 20 L'_->> 691 (_j_) al ,Tii). 1022 1266 868 @ 617 (_' 1095 VALVE GASKET SET...
  • Page 50 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31P677=3373=G2/G6 For IViodel 247.28884 Ref, Ref, I Part No, Part No. Description Description 796010 694918 CylinderAssembly Pin-FloatHinge 399265 696136 Valve-FloatNeedle Kit-Bushing/Seal(MagnetoSide) 391086s 695419 Valve-Choke Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) 697188 699773 Sump-Engine Jet-Main(Standard) 796026 843099 Head-Cylinder Jet-Main(High Altitude) 796584 Gasket-CylinderHead...
  • Page 51 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31P677=3373=G2/G6 For IViodel 247.28884 Ref. Ref. I Part No. Description Part No, Description 796006 Shield-Cylinder 697157 Screw(BreatherPassageCover) 691693 Screw(CylinderShield) 692407 Seal-GovernorShaft 693551 Motor-Starter 690372 Screw(DriveCap) 690323 Screw(Starter Motor) 690959 Pin-Locating 796308 Screen/CupAssembly 691224 Clip-Wire 795315 Armature-Magneto 697128...
  • Page 52 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31P677=3373=G2/G6 For IViodel 247.28884 Part No. Description Ref, 1026A 692011 Rod-Push(Exhaust) 1027 Filter-Oil 492932s 1029 Arm-Rocker 691751 1034 Guide-PushRod 690822 Label-Emissions(Availablefrom a Briggs& 1036 Stratton AuthorizedDealer) 1040 Plate-Trim 699852 1044 698139 Screw(Flywheel) 1051 691265 Ring-Retaining Tie-Cable 1054...
  • Page 53 This page intentionally left blank. Use this page to make any notes regarding your tractor.
  • Page 54 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 55 (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 56 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 57: Warranted Parts

    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 58 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 59 PORDOSANOSa partirde la fechade compra,si alguna parteno fungiblesde este equipode equitaci6nfalla debidoa un defectode material o manode obra,www.craftsman.com visiteo Ilamea 1-800-659-5917 para organizarde formagratuitaen reparaci6nde viviendas. El marcoy el eje delanterose reparar_de forma gratuitadurantecincoa_osa partirde la fechade comprapor defectosen materialo manode obra.
  • Page 60 Esta rn_.quina rueconstruidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantes de seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poneren peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Estarn_.quina personas.Lea y sigatodas lasinstruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 61 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento sinvigilancia. A pague • 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 podrianperdertracci6n sobrelaspendientes a[3n cuandolos frenosfuncionaran apro- •...
  • Page 62 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- Apaguetodos loscigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. Si est,.instalado, cornbusti6n. el "ModoPrecauci6n Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, • Nuncacarguecombustibleen la rn_.quina en un espaciocerrado. rnientras que lospaseos a la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay •...
  • Page 63 NO MODIFIQUE EL MOTOR • Reviselos pernosde rnontajede la(s)cuchilla(s)y del motor a intervalosfrecuentes para verificarque est_n bienapretados. Paraevitarlesionesgraveso la rnuerte,no rnodifiqueel motorbajo Adern_.s, inspeccionevisualrnente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade ningunacircunstancia. S i carnbiala configuracidn del reguladordel da_os(por ejernplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, motorel motor puededescontrolarse y operara velocidadesinsegu- etc.).
  • Page 64 S[IVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&ginarepresenta y describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en la m_quinaantesprocurarpara reuniry operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR leido, entienda, 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 65 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 dichaspendientes.Nocorte en inclinaciones mayoresde 15grados(elevaci6naproximada de 2 1/2pies por cada 10 pies). El tractor corta cesped podriavoltearsey causar lesionesgraves.En las pendientesoperecon los tractorescorta-cespedhaciaarribay abajo,nuncade forma transversal.
  • Page 66 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADE(S) OFF. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND B EFORE AND WHILE ADVERTENCIA BACKING. MOWING INREVERSE ISNOT RECOMMENDED. Este simbolo seRalaa cabo las instrucciones de segu- ridad importantesque, si no se siguen, podria poner en peligro la seguridad personal y / o la propiedad de si mismo y los dem,_s.Lea y siga las instrucciones en...
  • Page 67 ENVlO BRACE ELllVIINACI(SN IMPORTANTE: Su tractorse entregaconaceite de motoren el motor.Sin embargo,debe cornprobarel nivelde aceiteantes de operar.Consultela secci6nde Servicioy Mantenirniento para obtener AsegQrese de que el motordel tractorcortacesped es, retirela Ilave instrucdonessobrela cornprobad6ndel nivelde aceite. de encendido,y ponerel frenoantesde quitarla Ilavede envio. CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATERIA...
  • Page 68 Coloquela arandela(con la parteahuecadahaciaabajo) sobreel Conecte el mazodecablesenel interruptorde seguridaddelasiento volantey seguracon el tornillohexagonal. W ase la figura.3. en la parteinferiordel asiento,como se muestraen B de la Figura NOTA: E l tractorno funciona conel cabledealimentaci6n desconectado. Ajuste del asiento Paraajustarla posici6ndel asiento,firelohaciaarriba y sostengala palancade ajustedel asiento.Desliceel asientohaciaadelanteo haciaatr_.sa la posici6ndeseada;luego sueltela palancade ajuste.
  • Page 69 Levantela palancade la cubierta Tomade fuerza de palanca(Blade Engage) Cumple con los est_ndares de seguridad de ANSI Portavasos Lasm_.quinas quitanievede Craftsman cumplen conlosest_.ndares de seguridad del De Velocidad instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI). Palancade ajustedel asiento Pedalde freno...
  • Page 70 FRENO DE ESTACIONAIVllENTO LEVANTE LA PALANCA DE LA CUBIERTA Paraajustarel frenode estacionarniento: cornpletarnente el pedal de Encontrado en el guardabarros derechode su tractor,la freno. Moverla palancadel frenode estacionarniento en la posici6n palancade levantarla cubiertase usa para carnbiarla altura del frenode estacionarniento. Suelteel pedaldel freno paraque el de la plataforrna de corte.
  • Page 71 EMBRAGUE-PEDAL DE FRENO • Llenarel dep6sitode combustibleal aire libreo en lugar bien ventilado. EL ernbrague-pedal del freno est,. situadoen el lado izquierdodel • NuncaIleneen excesoel dep6sitode combustible.Lleneel tractorde c_sped,a Io largo del estribo.Pisarel ernbrague-pedal de tanqueno rn_.s de 1/2 pulgadapor debajode la basedel cuello frenopara la participaci6ndel disco de frenoy Ilevarel tractora una del tap6nde carga, paradejar espaciopara la expansi6ndel paradacornpleta.

  • Page 72: Interruptor De Encendido

    INTERRUPTOR DE ENCENDIDO El interruptor de encendidose activaal arrancarel motor.Insertela Evite lesiones personales graves o la muerte Ilaveen el interruptor de encendidoy girara la derechaa la posici6n • En las pendientesconduzcahaciaarriba y haciaabajo, START.Sueltela Ilaveen la posici6nde encendidouna vez que el no de forrnatransversal.

  • Page 73: Paro Del Motor

    PARO DEL MOTOR Si se golpeaun objetoextra,o, detengael motor,desconecteel cablede la bujfa(s) y tierracontrael motor.Inspeccionar cuidadosa- rnenteel equipode losda_os. Reparaci6n de los da_osantes de reiniciary de funcionarniento. Si se dedicanalas hojas,colocar la tornade fuerza (Blade Engage)palancaen la posici6nOFF desconectado posici6n. Girea la izquierdala Ilavede encendidoa la posici6nSTOR Retirela Ilavede la Ilavede encendidoparaevitar el arranqueno deseado.

  • Page 74: Uso De La Cubierta

    CONDUCCI6N EN LAS LADERAS INVOLUCRAR A LOS BLADES Participaci6n de la toma de fuerza(BladeEngage)lastransferencias de Refierenal anchode la pendienteen la seguridadde las pr_.cticas de energfaa la plataforma de corteo de otrotipo(disponiblepot separado) operaci6nimportantesecci6ndel manualparaayudara determinar los archivosadjuntos.Paraparticipar de las hojas,hagaIosiguiente: zonasde laderadondepuedeoperar el tractorcon total seguridad.
  • Page 75 CORTAR FAROS • LasI_.mparas e st_.nONcuandoel motordel tractorse est,. ejecutando. Paraayudara evJtarel contactocon la cuchJlla o una lesJ6n en • Lasluces se apagacuandola Ilavede contactose muevea la el objetolanzado,Mantenga a losespectadores,losayudantes, posici6nSTOE los niSosy las mascotaspor Io menos75 piesde distanciade la m_.quina mientrasest,.
  • Page 76 LISTA DE iVlANTENIIVllENTO Antesde realizarcualquiertipodel rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte Siga la lista de rnantenirniento dadaabajo.Esta carta describepautas todoslos rnandosy pareel motor.Esperehasta que todaslas partes de servicios61o. U sela colurnnade Troncode Servicioparaguardarla de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecteel pista de tareasde rnantenirniento cornpletadas. alarnbrede bujiay b_.selo contra el motor para prevenirel cornienzo Localizarel rn_scereanoCharnusca el Centrode Servicio o pro- involuntario.

  • Page 77: Mantenimiento

    MANTENIMIENTO DEL MOTOR Comprobar el aceite del motor No Ilenedemasiado.Llenadoexcesivode aceite puedeprovocarque $61oel uso de aceite de alta detergenteseevalu6la calidadcon la el motor no empezar,diffcilde partida,o fumarmotor.Si m_s de la clasificaci6nde servicioAPI marcaFULLen la varilla,el aceitede drenajepara reducirel nivelde aceite en FULLmarcaen la varillade medici6n. SF,SG,SH, o SJ.
  • Page 78 Fuel Filter reernplazo de equipo.ContactoSear'sal 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® para cornprarel originalde filtro de reernplazo del equipo. • Mantengala gasolinalejosde chispas,llamas,lucespiloto,el Asegurelaslineasde combustible con las pinzas. calor,y otras fuentesde ignici6n. LIIVIPIADOR DE AIRE • Cornpruebelaslineasde combustible,el tanque,la tapay los accesoriosconfrecuenciapara detectarrajaduraso escapes. Reernplazar si es necesario.

  • Page 79: Limpieza Del Motor

    Bujia Puntos de pivote y Vinculaci6n Lirnpieel _rea alrededorde la basede la bujia.No chorrode Lubricartodos los puntosde giro en el sisternade tracci6n,frenode arenade la bujfa.La bujfadebe lirnpiarsepot raspadoo cepillo estacionarniento y la vinculaci6nlevantaral rnenosunavez al aSocon aceite de la luz. de alarnbrey el lavadocon un disolventecornercialde Retirare inspeccionarla bujfa.BrechaAseg0resede que se ha Ruedas...
  • Page 80 LIMPIEZA DE LAS MAQUINAS Y LA CUBI- La partefrontalde la cubierta debeser de 1A pulgadasy 3/8-pulgada inferiora la parte traserade la cubierta.Ajuste sies necesarioIo ERTA siguiente: Cualquiercombustibleo aceitederrarnado en la rn_.quina d ebe ser Con el tractorestacionadoen una superficiefirrney nivelada, borradode inrnediato.
  • Page 81 Bajola cubiertarnoviendola palancade elevaci6n de cubiertaen la rnuescaen la parteinferiordel guardabarros derecho. Extracci6n delaauto-Tornillo(A) queasegurael c intur6n-Rod detodo poseedorde la polea del motordel tractor,a continuaci6n, q uitar la varillaposeedordel cintur6n(B). Wase la figura. 11. NOTA: Hagauna notamentalde Ioagujeroal otto extrernode la cinta-Rodposeedorse insertaen los prop6sitosde reinstalaci6n.
  • Page 82 NEUiVlATICOS figura.20. Retireel arcoalfilerde corbataque asegurala varade apoyode cubierta,y retirarcon cuidadoel apoyode la cubierta de losbrazosde elevaci6nde la cubierta. Nosobrepasarnuncala presi6nrn_.xirna de infladoque apareceen Repitalos pasosanterioresen el lado derechodel tractor. la paredlateralde la Ilanta. NOTA: El arcode peloalfilerde corbataclips debe serinstalado desdearribahaciaabajo.
  • Page 83 CARGA Bateriasernitenun gasexplosivodurantela carga. Cargade la bateriaen un _.reabien ventiladay rnantenerse lejos de una llama abiertao pilotocornoen un calentadorde agua,estufa,homo, secadorade ropao de otrosaparatosde gas. AIcargarla bateriade su tractor,utilices61oun cargadorde 12V dise_adopara bateriasde plorno-_.cido. Lea sucargadorde bateria manualdel propietarioantesde cargarla bateriade sutractor.Siga siernprelas instrucciones y presteatenci6na su ADVERTENCIAS.
  • Page 84 Retirecon cuidadola cinta de cubiertade alrededorde las dos NOTA: Cuandotengaque reernplazar l a hoja,asegQrese de instalar la hojacon la carade la hoja rnarcada"fondo"(o con un nQrnero poleasdel husilloy lasdos poleaspoleatensorade la cubierta. estarnpado en _1)frentea la tierracuandoel cortacespedse encuen- Wase la figura.25. tra en la posici6nde funcionarniento.
  • Page 85 Nuncaalmacenetractorde cespedconcombustibleen el tanque en un espado cerradoo en _.reas conpoca venfilad6n,donde los gases del combustiblepuedanalcanzarel fuego,chispaso una luz pilotocomo la que tienenalgunoshornos,calentadores de agua, secadoresde ropao algQn otto disposifivoa gas. PREPARACION 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 calorse deterioray ocasionagravesproblemas de encendido.
  • Page 86 El motorno arranca Perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)conectada. Coloque la perillaen la posici6nde desconexi6n(OFF). Noest&colocado elfreno de mano. Coloque elfreno de mano. Se ha desconectadoel cable de lasbujias. Conecte elcable alas bujias. La palancade controldel reguladorno est_ en Muevala palancadel reguladora la posici6nFAST la posici6nde arranquecorrecta.
  • 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: Piezas Garantizadas

    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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