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Craftsman PYT9000 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 26 hp, 50" tractor electric start model no. 247.28981
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LAWN TRACTOR
26 HP, 50" Tractor
Electric Start
PYT9000
Model No. 247.28981
• EspaSol,
p. 62
This product
has a low emission
engine
which operates
differently
from
previously
built engines.
Before
you start the engine,
read and
understand
this Operator's
Manual.
iMPORTANT:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.
For answers
to your questions
about
this product,
Call:
1=800=659=5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat
Sears Brands
Management
Corp., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form No.769-05600
(January 2 7, 2 010)

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1=800=659=5917 Rules and instructions before operating this equipment. Craftsman Tractor Help Line 5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com Form No.769-05600...
  • Page 2 Safety Labels ..............Assembly ................. Know your Lawn Mower ..........Operation ................ CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY Whenoperatedand maintained accordingto all suppliedinstructions, ifany non-expendable partof this ridingequipmentfails due to a defectin materialor workmanship withintwo yearsfrom thedate or purchase,call 1-800-659-5917 to arrangefor free in-home repair.
  • 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 SLOPE GUIDE ='-! }=,== r..- }==== 1> C2_ c__ d °...
  • Page 9 WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH •...
  • Page 10 TRACTOR SET-UP Shipping Brace Removal Moving The Tractor Manually Yourtractor'stransmissionis equippedwith a hydrostaticreliefvalve Makesurethe lawntractor'sengine isoff, set the parkingbrakeand for occasionswhenit is necessaryto movethe tractormanually.Open- removethe ignitionkey beforeremovingthe shippingbrace. ing this valve permitsthe fluidin the transmission to bypassits normal route,allowingthe rear tiresto "freewheel." T oopen the hydrostatic Locatethe shippingbrace, if present,and warningtag foundon reliefvalve,proceedas follows: the rightside of the cuttingdeck.See Figure2.
  • Page 11 CONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES Checking Tire Pressure Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and Donot overinflatetires.Checksidewallof tires for maximumpsi. leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintained at all times. cancer and reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling. The tires on yourtractormay be overinflatedfor shippingpurposes. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor.Checksidewall of tires for maximumpsi.
  • Page 12 Adjusting the Seat Toadjustthe positionof the seat,pull up and hold the seatadjustment lever.Slidethe seat forwardor rearwardto the desiredposition;then releasethe adjustmentlever.Makesureseat islockedintopositionin a seat-stopbeforeoperatingthe tractor.See Figure5. Beforeoperatingthe tractor,make surethe seatisengagedin a seat-stop.Engagethe parkingbrake.Standbehindthe machineand pull backon seat untilitclicks intoplace. Figure5 Gas and Oil Thefuel tank is locatedunderthe hood and hasa capacityof three and-a-halfgallons.Removethe fuelcap by turningit counterclockwise.
  • Page 13 Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition Switch FuelTank Cap Module Throttle/ChokeControl_ PTO(Blade Knob Fuel LevelIndicator DrivePedal Brake Pedal Parking Brake/ Pedal Cruise Control Lever Lift Lever Seat AdjustmentLever Cup Holder" Figure6 BRAKE PEDAL LawnTractorcontrolsand featuresare illustratedin Figure6 and describedon thefollowingpages. The brakepedalis locatedon the left front sideof the tractoralong the runningboard.
  • Page 14 iGNiTiON SWITCH MODULE SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR/HOUR METER LCD Tostart theengine,insertthe key into the ignition switchand turnclockwise Whenthe ignition key is SUTTON REVERSE PUSH to the STARTposition.Releasethe key rotatedout of the STOP intothe NORMALMOWINGMODE positionbut not intothe START positiononcethe enginehas fired. position,thesystem'sindicator monitordisplaysthe battery's Tostop theengine,turnthe ignitionkey...
  • Page 15 FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR The FuelLevelIndicatoris locatedon the left sideof thetractor's dashand indicatesthe amountof fuel in the gastank. PTO/BLADE ENGAGE KNOB Activatingthe PTOengagespowerto the cuttingdeckor other(separatelyavailable) attachments.Pulloutwardon the PTO/Blade Engageknobto activateit. Pushthe PTO/ Blade Engageknobinwardto disengagethe powerto the cuttingdeck or other (separately available)attachments.
  • Page 16 SAFETY iNTERLOCK SWITCH ES STOPPING THE ENGINE This tractoris equippedwith a safetyinterlock s ystemfor the protection of the operator.If the interlocksystemshouldevermalfunction,do not If you strikea foreignobject,stopthe engineand disconnectthe operatethe tractor.Contacta Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer. spark plugwire(s). Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage. • The safetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefrom crankingor Repairthedamagebeforerestartingand operating.
  • Page 17 REVERSE CAUTION MODE DRIVING ON SLOPES The REVERSE CAUTIONMODEpositionof thekey switch module Referto the SLOPEGUIDEon page8 to help determineslopeswhere allowsthe tractorto be operatedin reversewith the blades(PTO) you mayoperatethe tractorsafely. engaged. NOTE: Mowingin reverseis not recommended. Donot mowon inclineswith a slopein excessof 15degrees(a rise approximately 2-1/2feet every 10feet).The tractorcouldoverturnanc cause seriousinjury.
  • Page 18 Cruise Control Pullthe PTO/BladeEngageknoboutwardinto theengaged(ON) position.See Figure9. NOTE: Alwaysoperatethe tractorwith the throttleleverin the FAST Neverengagethe cruise controlleverwhiletravelingin reverse. (rabbit)positionfor the mostefficientuseof the cuttingdeck or other Toset the cruisecontrol: (separatelyavailable)attachments. I _" Slowlypressthe drive pedalwith yourrightfoot until thedesired speedis achieved. Lightlypressthe parkingbrake/cruisecontrolleverdownward and hold it in that position.
  • Page 19 Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes controlsandstoptheengine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe Service Logcolumnto keeptrackof a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Sears Service engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 20 CUTTING DECK REMOVAL NOTE: If there is too muchtensionon thebelt for it to be easilyre- movedfrom theelectric PTOclutch, cardully inserta 3/8" driveratchet To removethecuttingdeck, proceedas follows: wrench(set to loosen)intothe squareholefoundin the left-handdeck Placethe PTO/BladeEngageknobin the disengaged(OFF) idler bracketand pivotit towardthe tractor'srightsideto relievetension positionand engagethe parkingbrake.
  • Page 21 CHANGING THE DECK BELT Pull thedeck supportpin outwardto releasethe deck fromthe deck lift arm. See Figure12. Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement. P rotectyourhands usingheavygloveswhengraspingbladesand pulleys. TheV-belts foundon yourtractorare speciallydesignedto engage and disengagesafely.A substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan be danger- ous by notdisengagingcompletely.Fora properworkingmachine, use factoryapprovedbeltsas listedin the PartsList manual.
  • Page 22 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT Toplacethe newbelt beginby routingthe beltaroundthe two outerspindlepulleys,then aroundthefront spindlepulleyas Severalcomponentsmustbe removed and specialtools usedin order shownin Figure15. to changethe tractor'stransmissiondrivebelt. See a Searsor other Thenroutethe beltaroundthe two deck idler pulleysas shownin qualifiedservicedealerto havethe transmissiondrivebelt replaced. Figure15.
  • Page 23 Toproperlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequal amounts Jump Starting of metalfrom both endsof the bladesalong the cuttingedges, parallelto thetrailingedge,at a 250.to 300angle.Alwaysgrind eachcuttingbladeedge equallyto maintainproper bladebalance. Neverjump starta damagedor frozenbattery.Be certainthe vehicles See Figure18. do nottouch and ignitionsare off. Donot allowcableclampsto touch. Connectpositive(+) cableto positive(+) post of yourtractor's dischargedbattery.
  • Page 24 FUSE Attachthe hosecouplerto thewater porton yourdeckssurface. See Figure19. Beforeservicing,repairing,or inspecting, alwaysdisengagePTO (BladeEngageknob), set parkingbrake,stop engineand remove to preventunintendedstarting. A fuse isinstalled in yourtractor'swiringharnessto protectthe trac- tor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecausedbyexcessiveamperage. If the electricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto be certain that the fuse hasnot blown.It is locatedunderthe hood,mountedbehindthe top of the dashpanel on the supportbar.
  • Page 25 Front Wheels ADJUSTMENTS Eachof the front wheelaxles and rimsis equippedwith a grease fitting. See Figure20. Lubricatewith a No. 2 multi-purpose grease Shutthe engineoff, removethe ignition key and engagethe parking appliedwith a greasegun after every25 hoursof tractoroperation. brakebeforemakingadjustments.Protectyourhandsby usingheavy gloveswhenhandlingthe blades. NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperforming any deck levelingadjustments.Referto Tireson page23 for informationregard- ingtirepressure.
  • Page 26 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cuttingdeck appearsto be mowingunevenly, a side to side If the tractorturnstighter inone directionthanthe other,or ifthe ball adjustment c an be performed.Adjustif necessaryas follows: joints are being replaceddue to damageor wear,the steeringdrag links may needto be adjusted.
  • Page 27 ENGINE MAINTENANCE Changing the Engine Checking the Engine Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification If the enginehas been recentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand sur- SF,SG,SH, or SJ. Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto roundingmetalsurfaceswill be hot and cancause burnsto the skin. Exercisecautionto avoidburns. the expectedoperatingtemperature. F ollowthe chart below. Colder"_ 32°F _Warmer...
  • Page 28 Air Cleaner Spark Plug Cleanarea aroundthe sparkplug base. Donot sandblastspark plug. Sparkplugshouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wirebrushing If filters, or coversare not installed correctlyseriousinjury or death and washingwith a commercialsolvent couldresultfrom backfire.Do notattemptto start theenginewith Removeand inspectthe sparkplug.Checkgap to make sureit is them removed.
  • Page 29 Use pliersto squeezetabs on theclamps,then slidethe clamps Hydrostatic Transmission awayfrom thefuel filter.Twistand pull thefuel linesoff of the fuel The hydrostatictransmissionis sealedat thefactory and is mainte- filter.See Figure29. nance-free. T he fluid levelcannot be checkedand the fluidcannot be changed. Clamp Battery Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and FuelLine lead compounds, c hemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause...
  • Page 30 Neverstorelawntractorwith fuelin tank indoorsor in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance, PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE LAWN TRACTOR IMPORTANT:Fuelleft in the fueltank duringwarm weatherdeterio- • Cleanand lubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. ratesand will cause seriousstartingproblems. •...
  • Page 31 Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglassesduring operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs. Thissectionaddresses minorservice issues.To locate the nearestSears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
  • Page 32 Mowerwill not mulchgrass Enginespeedtoo low. PlaceThrottle/Chokecontrolin FAST(rabbit) position. Wetgrass. Do notmulchwhengrass is wet. Excessively high grass. Mowonce at a highcuttingheight,then mowagain at desiredheightor makea narrowercuttingswath. Dullblade. Sharpenor replaceblade. Unevencut Decknot leveledproperly. Performside-to-sidedeck adjustment. Dullblade. Sharpenor replaceblade. Uneventire pressure. Checktire pressurein all four tires. NEED MORE HELP? find the answer andmoreon.
  • Page 33 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 34 Steering and Axle B Model No. 247.28981...
  • Page 35 Steering and Axle B IViodel No. 247.28981 710-04095 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 638-04028-0637 LHAxle Assembly 710-0514 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 710-0395 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:2.25 710-0643 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.00 710-0859 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:2.50 711-04998 LH DragLink 710-3180 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.75 711-04999 RH DragLink 912-0214 HexlockNut,3/8-24 912-0240 Jam Nut,7/16-20 712-04063 FlangelockNut,5/16-18 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16...
  • Page 36 Hood and Dash B IViodel No. 247.28981...
  • Page 37 Hood and Dash B Model No. 247.28981 631-04353P Dash Lever 931-07457 Grill 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,5/16-18:.750 731-07458 RH Lens 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,1/4-20:0.500 731-07459 LH Lens 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,LockWasher,1/4-15:0.750 931-07461 HoodScoop 710-0896 Screw,Lock Washer,1/4-14:0.625 731-07467 LowerGrill 710-1017 Screw,1/4-14:0.625 731-07469 LH HoodScoop 710-1611B TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:0.750 731-07470 RH HoodScoop 710-3217 MachineScrew,#8-32:0.375 738-04091A...
  • Page 38 Seat and Fender B Model No. 247.28981 612_...
  • Page 39 Seat and Fender B Model No. 247.28981 683-04223-0637 Lift Shaft Assembly 732-04563 Compression Spring,.68X 1.065X .055 712-04063 FlangelockNut,5/16-18 938-0296 ShoulderScrew,.437X .268:5/16-18 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16 783-06049-0691 Seat MountingBracket 914-0104 CotterPin,.072DIA.X 1.13LG 783-06050 SeatAdjustmentLever 714-04040 Bow-TieCotterPin 783-06088-0691 Seat PivotBracket 716-0106A E-Ring,.625DIA.SHAFT 783-06448 SwitchRetainerClip 720-04150 HandleGrip 710-04187...
  • Page 40 Drive and Rear Wheels B IViodel No. 247.28981 39/I...
  • Page 41 Drive and Rear Wheels B Model No. 247.28981 918-0319 HydroTransmission 747-04979 HydroControlRod 710-0176 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:2.75 747-04991 HydroBypassRod 710-0227 Screw,indentedWasher,#8-18:0.500 750-04456 Spacer,260 X .372X 1.420LG 710-0351 Screw,#10-16:0.500 954-04207 V-Belt,4L X 78.9POLY 710-04484 Taptite Screw,indented Washer, 5 /16-18:.750 756-04224 Flat IdlerPulley,2.75OD 710-0653 Taptite Screw,indented Washer,1/4-20:0.375 756-04308 inputPulley,4.13DIA...
  • Page 42 Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.28981...
  • Page 43 Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.28981 683-04549-0637 MulfflerShieldAssembly 710-0227 Screw,IndentedWasher,#8-18:0.500 710-04683 TaptiteScrew,Indented Washer, 3 /8-16:1.000 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,Indented Washer, 1 /4-20:0.500 710-1314A SocketHeadScrew,5/16-18:.750 712-0271 SeresNut, 1/4-20 783-06378 HeatShield 721-0460 ExhaustGasket 725-0157 CableTie, 3/16X .05X 7.4 726-0205 HoseClamp,.490DIA. 728-04000 Rivet,.188DIA X .300 L 751-3141-14 Oil DrainExtensionHose 751-0564B...
  • Page 44 PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.28981 _'_19...
  • Page 45 PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.28981 710-04379A Hex HeadScrew,7/16-20:3.50 917-04174A ElectricPTOClutch 725-0157 CableTie,3/16x .05x 7.4 936-0171 LockWasher,7/16 736-0277 FiatWasher,1.031x 1.620x .095 725-05088 Battery 756-0978B ElectricPTOEnginePulley 710-04666 Hex HeadFlange,1/4-20:.75 683-04469A-0691 Frame 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,indented Washer, 5 /16-18:.750 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,indented Washer, 1 /4-20:0.500 710-3005 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.25 712-04065...
  • Page 46 Deck B IViodel No. 247.28981 _'_21 57._ 69.._ 70-. 0 10 ® _50 67"_..69...
  • Page 47 Deck B Model No. 247.28981 96606 RetainerHookBracket 734-0973 RearDeckWheel 918-04825B SpindleAssembly 936-0119 LockWasher,5/16 683-0254B-4028 DeckHangerBracketAssembly 936-0179 FiatWasher,.531X 1.25X .100 983-04561-4028 DeckAssernbly 736-0225 LockWasher,5/8 703-3279-4028 DeflectorChuteStop 936-0275 FiatWasher,.344X .688X .065 710-04095 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 936-0300 FiatWasher,.406X .875X .059 710-04484 Taptite Screw,indented Washer, 5 /16-18:.750 936-0314 ThrustWasher,.375X.70X.030 710-0528...
  • Page 48 Briggs & Stratton 726PRO Twin 48 SHORTBLOCK I 1058OPERATOR'SMANUAL 1329REPLACMENTENGINEI 1330REPAIRMANUAL I ..278 #_# 505 <__ i 212 __ '%,_ i523 615 o 1027 220_,_.; _._ 512 _ 1017 186A .._ ...._....S52A 6 742 \,_ 404 _<:_> 552 _>...
  • Page 49 Briggs& Stratton 726PRO Twin 415® 150iioi ..L_ J idk..11695 _231 i418 ..66_343 _ l l_,_ _'il 53 _ 217_ <c, \- S \-.Jc_i- lOS_ 703 _ _ 1124A "+_+ iiii 1124 _ _,+ i i1127 ..s 387 %_ +_ L£...
  • Page 50 Briggs& Stratton 726PRO Twin 211 _:,,Y aosA _ 267_ 332 _ 334 't! 1070_ 1005 1054 _ 695 _:_ 1119...
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  • Page 52 Briggs& Stratton 726PRO Twin 1036EMiSSiONSLABEL 1040 // 306A _'/" ..............-\ 967 "...
  • Page 53 Briggs& Stratton 726PRO Twin 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAULKiT 150 _ 104 ..633 0 L_<_ ........987 _ 1124 _ _ 1124A _ 358 ENGINEGASKETSET 524_> 691 _ 842 __> 868_ 1022 1095VALVEGASKETSET 163I _ _...
  • Page 54 Briggs& Stratton 726PRO Twin BS-793564 CylinderAssembly BS-690951 Stud(Carburetor) BS-499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal ( MagnetoSide) BS-699816 Screw(IntakeManifold) BS-391086s Seal-Oil(MagnetoSide) BS-494439 Screen-Rotating BS-796307 Sump-Engine BS-698425 Screw(RotatingScreen) BS-796270 Head-Cylinder ( Cylinder#1) BS-691056 Washer(Flywheel) BS-796271 Head-Cylinder ( Cylinder#2) BS-690718 Screw(ThrottleValve) 7+& BS-693997 Gasket-Cylinder H ead BS-699721 Kit-IdleSpeed BS-792185 BreatherAssembly...
  • Page 55 Briggs& Stratton 726PRO Twin BS-690412 Washer(GovernorGear) BS-691029 Nut (GovernorControlLever) BS-794360 Drive-Starter BS-841026 Cup-Governor BS-796226 Bracket-Control BS-692024 Clutch-Drive BS-796223 Lever-Governor Control BS-691036 Dipstick BS-690718 Screw(ChokeValve) 524+ BS-691032 Seal-Dipstick Tube BS-792028 Switch-OilPressure BS-691037 Tube-Dipstick BS-695666 Filter-Fuel BS-697551 Screw(Regulator) BS-690957 Retainer-Breather Armature-Starter (ForReplacement, Order Starter M otor 499521, Reference 3 09) BS-794389 Collector-Oil...
  • Page 56 Briggs& Stratton 726PRO Twin BS-797424 Harness-Wiring BS-277103 Operator'sManual BS-697890 Screw(RockerArm) 1059 BS-698516 Kit-Screw/Washer ( Alternator) BS-691283 Cap-Drive 1070 BS-791680 Screw(FlywheelFan) 1090 BS-691293 Retainer-Brush BS-691286 Cap-End 1095 BS-694013 GasketSet-Valve Housing-Starter (ForReplacement, Order Starter Motor 499521, Reference 3 09) 1100 BS-791959 Pivot-Rocker A rm BS-691031 Seal-ORing(DipstickTube) 1119...
  • Page 57 777S33183 AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY DEATH oKEEP HANDSAND FEETAWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. • REMOVE OBJECTSTHAT CARBE THRQWH BY THE BLADEImANY _ -- . mRECTJOH. WEN{ SAFETYOLAESES. DOHOT MOW WHEH CRILOREH OR OTHERSAREAROOHD. _, H EVEH CARRYCHJLDREH EVENWITH BLADESOFF. P, ..USE EXTRA CAUTIONON SLOPES. DONOTMOW SLOPESGREATER THAN15%MOWACR_ NOTUPANDDGWH.
  • Page 58 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, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
  • Page 59 (Thispage applicablein the U.S.A.and Canadaonly.) Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (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 60 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 61 WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermainte- nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding, a ny adjustmentof a component t hat hasa factory installed, andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage.
  • Page 62 Contratapa GARANTiA TOTAL PROFESIONAL CRAFTSMAN En condicionesnormalesde operaci6ny mantenimientoseg_n lasinstruccionessuministradas,si alguna pieza no descartablede este equipo montane fallara debidoa defectosde materialo de manode obra dentrode los dos aSosde lafecha de compra, Ilameal 1-800-659-5917 para acordar unavisitade reparaci6n a domiciliosin cargo.
  • Page 63 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 64 • 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 aQn cuandolosfrenosfuncionaran apro- •...
  • Page 65 • 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 66 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 67 SilVlBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&ginarepresenta y describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en la m_quinaantesprocurarpara reuniry operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR leido, entienda, 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 68 _._ m. c3 -_...
  • Page 69 Estapgtgina s emarch6 intencionadamente enblanco.
  • Page 70 PREPARACION DEL TRACTOR Extracci6n de la traba de seguridad utilizada en el envio IViovirniento manual del tractor La transmisi6nde su tractorviene equipadacon unav_lvulade descarga hidrost_ticaparaocasionescuandoes necesariomoverel tractor manual- AsegL]rese de que el motordeltractor corta cespedeste apagado,quitela mente.AI abrir esta v_lvula el I[quidoen la transmisi6npuedeevitar su ruta Ilavede encendidoy coloque elfreno de mano antesde retirarla trabade normal,permitiendoque los neum_ticostraseros"ruedenlibremente".Para seguridadutilizadaen el env[o.
  • Page 71 CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATERIA Control de la presi6n de los neumaticos No infle losneum_ticosen exceso.Consulteen loslateralesde los neum_ti- Los bornesde la bateriay losaccesoriosalines contienenplomoy compues- cos la presi6nm_ximaen psi. Se debe mantenerunapresi6nuniformepara tos de plomo,sustanciasquimicasque seg0nIo establecidopor el Estado todos losneumAticosen todo momento.
  • Page 72 Ajuste del asiento Para ajustarla posici6ndel asiento,firelo haciaarriba y sostengala palanca de ajustedel asiento.Desliceel asientohacia adelanteo hacia atr_s a la posici6ndeseada;luegosueltela palancade ajuste.AsegQrese de que el asientoeste trabado en un tope de asiento antesde operar eltractor. Veala Figura5. Antesde operar eltractor, asegQrese de que el asientoeste enganchadoen I eltope del asiento.Coloqueel frenode mano.P&resedetr_sde la m&quina [y tire del asientohacia arrashastaque encajeen su lugar haciendoclic.
  • Page 73 Monitor del indica- -___6dulo dot de sistemas interruptorde TapSndel tanque de combustible encendido Control del regulador/cebador Perilla de potenciade ar- ranque (PTO) (enganche Indicador de nivel de combustible de cuchilla) Pedal de la transmisiSn Pedalde freno Freno de mano/ Pedal de marcha atr_s Palanca de control de Palanca de elevaci6n de la crucero...
  • Page 74 IVIODULO DEL INTERRUPTOR DE ENCENDIDO LCD MONITOR INDICADOR DE SISTEIVlAS/ iVlEDIDOR HORARIO Para encenderel motor,inserte laIlave en el interruptorde encendidoy girela en Cuando la Ilavede encendidose el sentidode lasagujasdel reloj hacia la rota fuerade la posici6nSTOP posici6nSTART(encendido).Sueltela Ilave (parar) pero no se coloca en la en la posici6nMODONORMALDE CORTE posici6nSTART(encendido),el unavez quehayaarrancadoel motor.
  • Page 75 INDICADOR DE NIVEL DE COMBUSTIBLE El indicadorde nivelde combustibleest_ ubicadoa la derechadel panelde instrumentos del tractor e indica la cantidadde combustibleen eltanque. POTENCIA DE ARRANQUE (PTO)/ ENGANCHE DE CUCHILLA AI conectarla potenciade arranque(PTO) se suministraalimentaci6na la plataformade corte o a otros accesorios(disponiblespor separado). Tire hacia afuerade lapotenciade arranque/ enganchede cuchilla paraactivarla.
  • Page 76 INTERRUPTORES DE DETENCION DEL MOTOR BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD Este tractorest_ equipadocon un sistemade bloqueode seguridadpara protecci6ndel operador.Si el sistemade bloqueofuncionamal, no se debe Si golpeacontraalgQnobjetoextra,o, detengael motory desconecteel(los) hacerfuncionar eltractor.Comuniquesecon Sears u otro distribuidorde cable(s) de las bujias. Inspeccioneminuciosamentela m_quinapara ver si servicio calificado.
  • Page 77 El MODODE PRECAUCION EN MARCHAATRASpermaneceactivadohasta que: Noabandoneelasiento del tractorsin colocarprimero la perillade PTO/ Se coloca la Ilaveen la posici6nCORTE NORMALo en la posici6n enganche de cuchillaen la posici6nOFF (apagado)y sin colocarel freno STOP (parar)o de mano.Si deja eltractor sinvigilancia, apagueel motory retirela Ilavede El operadorabandonael asiento.
  • Page 78 Control de crucero Empujehacia adelantela perillade PTO(enganchede cuchilla)hasta la posici6nON (encendido).Veala Figura9. NOTA: Hagafuncionarel tractor siemprecon la palancadel reguladoren la Nuncaenganche la palancade control de crucero mientrasse desplazaen posici6nFAST(r@ido; representadapor unaliebre), para un uso m_s eficaz marchaarras. de la plataformade corte o de otrosaccesorios(disponiblespot separado). Para colocarel controlde crucero: Presionelentamentelaporci6nsuperiordel pedalde transmisi6ncon el pie derechohastaque se alcancela velocidaddeseada.
  • Page 79 Siga el cronogramade mantenimientoque se presentaa continuaci6n.Esta Antesde realizarcualquiertipo de mantenimientoo servicio,desenganche tabla s61odescribepautasde servicio.Utilice la columnaRegistrode Servicio todos loscontrolesy detenga el motor.Esperea que sedetengancompleta- para hacerel seguimientode lastareas de mantenimientocompletadas. mentetodaslas piezas m6viles.Desconecteel cable de la bujia y p6ngalo haciendomasacontrael motorpara evitarque se enciendaaccidental- Para ubicar el Centro de Servicio Sears m_s cercano o para progra- mente.Utilicesiempreanteojosde seguridadduranteel funcionamientoo...
  • Page 80 EXTRACCI6N DE LA PLATAFORiVlA NOTA: Dehabermucha tensi6nsobre la correacomo para podersacarla f_cilmentedel embragueelectrico de la PTO,inserte cuidadosamente una DE CORTE Nave de aprietede trinquetede 3/8 de pulgada(en posici6nde aflojar)en el Para extraerla plataformade corte, procedade la siguientemanera: orificio cuadradoquese encuentraen la mensulaintermediade laplataforma y gfrela hacia la izquierdadel tractor para liberarla tensi6nde la correa.Vea Coloquela perillade lapotenciade arranque(PTO) (enganchede la Figura11.
  • Page 81 CAiVlBIO DE LA CORREA Tire hacia afuerael pasadorde soporte de la plataformaparaseparar la mismadel brazo de elevaci6nde la plataforma.Veala Figura12. LA PLATAFORMA Apagueel motory extraigala lave de contactoantes de retirar lascuchil- las de corte para afilarlaso reemplazarlas.Protejasus manos utilizando guantesreforzadoscuandosujetelascuchillas y laspoleas. Las correas en V deltractorest_ndiseSadas especialmente paraquese engranen y desengranen s in riesgos.
  • Page 82 CAlVlBIO DE LA CORREA DE TRANSMISION Para colocarla correanueva,comiencepas&ndola alrededorde las dos poleasde husilloexternas,luegoalrededorde la polea de husillo Paracambiarla correade transmisi6ndel tractor,se debenretirarvarios delantera,como seve en la Figura15. componentesy se requierenherramientasespeciales.Solicite a un dis- Paseluegola correaalrededorde lasdos poleas Iocasde la plataforma, tribuidor Sears uotto distribuidorde serviciocalificadopara que lecambie la comose ve en la Figura15.
  • Page 83 Paraafilar lascuchillasde corte correctamente,extraigacantidades Arranque con pinzas para bateria igualesde metalde ambosextremosde lascuchillasa Io largo de los hordescortantes,paraleloal hordede ca[da, a un &ngulode 25°a 30°. Afilesiemprecada bordede las cuchillasde corte de forma parejapara Nunca arranquecon pinzas una bater[adaSadao congelada. AsegL_rese de mantenerun equilibrioadecuadoentrelas mismas.Vea la Figura18.
  • Page 84 FUSIBLE Una el acoplede la mangueraal puertode aguaque se encuentraen la superficiede la plataforma.Veala Figura19. Antesde realizartareasde mantenimiento, r eparacioneso inspecciones, desconectesiemprela PTO(perilla de enganchede cuchillas),coloque elfrenode mano,apagueel motory retirela Ilave, paraevitar quealguien enciendaaccidentalmenteel motor. En el mazode cables de sutractor hay un fusible instaladopara protegerel sistemaelectricodel tractorde daSoscausadospot excesode amperaje.
  • Page 85 Ruedas delanteras AJUSTES Cada unode losejes y Ilantasde la ruedadelanteraviene equipadocon un accesoriode engrase.Vea la Figura20. Lubriquecon grasa multiusoNo2 Apagueel motor,retirela Ilavede encendidoy coloqueel frenode mano aplicadacon una pistolade engrasecada25 horasde funcionamiento del tractor. antesde realizarajustes. Protejasusmanos utilizandoguantesreforzados cuandomanipulelas cuchillas. NOTA: Controlela presi6nde neum_ticosdel tractor antesde realizar cualquiernivelaci6nde la plataforma.Consultela secci6n Neum_ticosen la pagina23 para obtener informaci6nsobre la presi6nde los neum_ticos.
  • Page 86 Nivelaci6n de la plataforma (lado a lado) Ajuste del volante Si la plataformade corte estuvierarealizandoel corte de cesped de forma Si le cuestagirar el tractoren unadirecci6n m&squeen laotra, o si se despareja,puederealizarseun ajustelado a lado. Deser necesario,realice reemplazanlasjuntasde r6tula debidoa daSoso desgaste,puedeset un ajustede lasiguiente manera: necesarioajustar lasbarrasde acoplamientodel volante.
  • Page 87 Cambio de aceite del motor iVlANTENIIVllENTO DEL MOTOR Control del aceite del motor Usesolamenteun aceitedetergentede alta calidadcuya clasificaci6nde Si el motorse ha puestoen funcionamientorecientemente, e l motor,silencia servicio APIsea SF,SG, SH o SJ. Seleccioneel grado de viscosidadSAE dory lassuperficiesmet&licas circundantesestar_ncalientesy pueden del aceitesegQnlatemperaturade operaci6nesperada.Cumplalatabla que causar quemadurasen la piel.Tengaprecauci6npara evitarquemaduras.
  • Page 88 Depurador de aire Bujia de encendido Limpieel _rea alrededorde labasede la bujia. No lije la bujia. Se deben limpiar lasbujias rasqueteandoo limpiandocon cepillode alambrey lavandocon un solventecomercial. Si no se instalancorrectamentelosfiltros o las cubiertas,lasexplosiones del carburadorpuedencausar lesionesgraveso lamuerte. No intente Saque e inspeccionela bujia.
  • Page 89 Transrnisi6n hidrostatica Usetenazas paraapretarlas lengQetas de lasabrazaderas,luego deslice lasabrazaderasalej_ndolasdel filtro de combustible.Tuerzay Latransmisi6nhidrost_ticaviene selladade f_brica y notiene mantenimiento separelas I[neasde combustibledel filtro.Veala Figura29. alguno.Nose puedecontrolar el nivelde fluido ni se puedecambiarel I[quido. Abrazadera Bateria Los bornesde la bater[ay los accesoriosalines contienenplomoy compues L[neade tos de plomo,sustanciasqu[micasquesegOnIoestablecidoporel Estado combustible...
  • Page 90 Nuncaalmacenelatractor corta cespedcon combustibleen el tanque en un espaciocerrado o en &teaspocoventiladasdondelos gasesdel combustiblepuedanIlegara unallama expuesta,unachispa o un piloto como el quetienen algunoshornos,calentadoresde agua,secadoresde ropao algQnartefactoa gas. PREPARACION DEL MOTOR PREPARACI6N DEL TRACTOR CORTA ClaSPED • Limpiey lubriqueperfectamenteeltractor comose describeen las IMPORTANTE: El combustiblequequedaen el tanquecuandohacecalor instruccionesde lubricaci6n.
  • Page 91 Antesde realizarcualquiertipo de mantenimientoo servicio,desenganche todos loscontrolesy detengael motor.Esperea que se detengancompleta- mentetodas laspiezas m6viles.Desconecteel cable de la bujia y p6ngalo haciendomasacontrael motorpara evitarque se enciendaaccidental- mente.Utilice siempreanteojosde seguridaddurante elfuncionamientoo mientrasajustao reparaeste equipo. En esta secci6n se analizan problemas menores de servicio. Para ubicar el Centro de Servicio Sears m_s eercano o para programarun servicio, simplementeeomuniquesecon Searsal tel_fono 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 92 El motorfuncionarealen La buj[ade encendidoesta sucia Extraigala buj[ay regulela separaci6n. marchalenta El depuradorde aireesta sucio Reemplaceelelementodepuradorde airey/o limpie el prefiltro. Vibraci6nexcesiva Las cuchillasde corte estanflojas o Apriete lacuchillay el husillo. Estabilicela cuchilla. desbalanceadas La cuchillade corteesta da_ada, Reemplacelacuchilla. desafiladao doblada La velocidaddel motores demasiadolenta.
  • Page 93 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 94 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 perJodo de duraci6n de las emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
  • Page 95 (Esta p_.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada.). Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), el Consejo de Recursos Arnbientales de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Arnbiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) Declaraci6n de garantia del sistema de control de emisiones (derechos y obligaciones de la garantia de defectos del propi=...
  • Page 96 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 97 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 100 Ilame el nt_mero abajo. 1-800-659-5917 Craftsman Help Line www.craftsman.com ® Registered Trademark / Trademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries...

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