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Craftsman PGT9000 247.28984 Operator's Manual

Craftsman PGT9000 247.28984 Operator's Manual

28 hp, 54" tractor electric start
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GARDEN TRACTOR
28 HP, 54" Tractor
Electric Start
PGT9000
Model No. 247.28984
= 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 foJlow aJJSafety
RuJes 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
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U,S,A,
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form No.759-0%01
(August 3,2010)

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and foJlow aJJSafety 1=800=659=5917 RuJes and instructions before operating this equipment, Craftsman Tractor Help Line 5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U,S,A, Visit our website: www.craftsman.com Form No.759-0%01...
  • Page 2 Service Numbers ..........Back Cover Know your Lawn Mower ..........Operation ................ CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY Whenoperatedand maintained accordingto all suppliedinstructions, i f any 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-homerepair.

  • 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: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE (.."'O %,==,= }==== & 1>-. %,==,== }=== Dm m_ }==,== "_--- }==== --_ o }=.== }==== 03 "o 1> (-" CZ3 cL _._o =,F=_...
  • 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 DISENGAGE BLADES/PTO, (POWER TAKE OFF) follow all instructions in this manual before attempting ENGAGE TRACTOR'S PARKING BRAKE.

  • Page 10: Tractor Set-Up

    TRACTOR SET-UP Shipping Brace Removal Moving The Tractor Manually Yourtractor'stransmissionis equippedwith a hydrostaticreliefvalve Makesurethe gardentractor'sengineis off, set the parkingbrake for occasionswhenit is necessaryto movethe tractormanually.Open- and removethe ignitionkey beforeremoving the shippingbrace. ing this valve permitsthe fluidin the transmission to bypassits normal route,allowingthe rear tiresto "freewheel."...
  • Page 11 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and Neverexceedthe maximuminflationpressureshownon thesidewall of the tire. Do notoverinfiatetires. Checksidewallof tires for maxi- leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause cancer and reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling. mum psi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all times. The tires on yourtractormay be overinfiatedfor shippingpurposes. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor.Checksidewall Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSiTiVE(Red) of tires for maximumpsi.
  • Page 12 Gasoline and Oil Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels and Roller Movethe tractoron a firm and levelsurface,preferablypavement, a nd The fueltank islocatedunderthe hoodand hasa capacityof two proceedas follows and three-quartersgallons.Removethefuel cap by turningitcounter- clockwise.Useonly clean,fresh (no morethan30 days old), unleaded Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck byplacingthedeck gasoline.Fillthe tank no higherthanfour inches belowthetop of the lift leverinthe normallydesiredmowingheightsetting(anyof the filler neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.Donot use E85 gasoline.

  • Page 13: Brake Pedal

    Systems Indicator Monitor ignition Switch FuelTank Cap Module Throttle PTO(Blade Knob Fuel LevelIndicator DrivePedal Brake Pedal Parking Brake/ Pedal Cruise Control Lever Lift Lever Seat AdjustmentLever Cup Holder" Figure6 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER GardenTractorcontrolsand featuresare illustratedin Figure6 and describedon thefollowingpages. The throttle/choke control is locatedon the left sideof NOTE: References to the rightor Idt sideof tractorare from the the tractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speed viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfromthe tractorseat.
  • Page 14 DECK LiFT LEVER SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR/HOUR METER LCD Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the deck lift lever is usedto changethe height Whenthe ignitionkey is of the cuttingdeck. Touse, movethe lever rotatedout of the STOP to the left,then placein the notchbest positionbut not intothe START suitedfor yourapplication.

  • Page 15: Fuel Level Indicator

    PTO / BLADE ENGAGE KNOB Activatingthe PTOengagespowerto the cutting deck or other (separately available)attachments. Pull outwardon the PTO/BladeEngageknobto activateit. Pushthe PTO/Blade Engageknob inwardto disengagethe powerto the cutting deck or other (separately available)attachments. NOTE:The PTO/BladeEngageknobmustbe in the disengaged(OFF)positionwhenstartingthe engine. PARKING BRAKE/CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Locatedin the centerof the tractor'sdash panelbelow...

  • Page 16: Safety Interlock Switch Es

    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

    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: Engaging The Pto

    Cruise Control MOWING Neverengagethe cruise controlleverwhiletravelingin reverse. To helpavoidbladecontact or a thrownobject injury,keepbystand- ers, helpers,childrenand petsat least 75 feet from the machinewhile Toset the cruisecontrol: it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area. Slowlypressthe upper portionof thedrive pedalwith your right foot untilthe desiredspeedisachieved. The followinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck with yourtractor.
  • Page 19 Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes controlsandstoptheengine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe Service Logcolumnto keeptrack a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he of completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Parts & engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during Repair Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

  • Page 20: Cutting Deck Removal

    NOTE: References to the rightor left sideof tractorare from the NOTE: If there is too muchtensionon thebelt for it to be easilyre- viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfrom the tractorseat. movedfrom theelectric PTOclutch, cardully inserta 3/8" driveratchet wrench(set to loosen) intothe squareholefound in the Idt-hand deck CUTTING DECK REMOVAL idler bracketand pivotit towardthe tractor'srightsideto relievetension...

  • Page 21: Changing The Transmission

    CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE Removethebowtie cotterpin connectingthedeck swayrod to the tractorframe.See Figure13. BELT Several c omponentsmustbe removed and specialtools usedin order to changethe tractor'stransmissiondrivebelt. See a Searsor other qualifiedservicedealerto havethe transmissiondrivebelt replaced. CHANGING THE DECK BELT Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.
  • Page 22 Toplacethe newbelt, begin by routingthe belt aroundthe two 13. Replacethe PTOPulleybelt guard removedin step 4 of CUT- TING DECKREMOVAL. outerspindlepulleys,then aroundthefront spindlepulleyas shownin Figure16. NOTE: Insertthe beltguard intothe beltguard slot of the PTOpulley. See Figure10. Deck idler FrontSpindle CUTTING BLADES Pulley Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.
  • Page 23 Toproperlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequal amounts Jump Starting of metalfrom both endsof the bladesalong the cuttingedges, parallelto thetrailingedge,at a 250to 300angle.Alwaysgrind eachcuttingbladeedge equallyto maintainproper bladebalance. Neverjump starta damagedor frozenbattery.Be certainthe vehicles See Figure19. do nottouch and ignitionsare off. Donot allowcableclampsto touch. Connectpositive(+) cableto positive(+) postof your tractor's dischargedbattery.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    FUSE Attachthe hosecouplerto thewater porton yourdeck'ssurface. See Figure 20. 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 rimsisequippedwith a grease fitting. See Figure21.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 page28 for information regard- ingtirepressure.
  • Page 26 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cuttingdeck appearsto be mowingunevenly, a side to side If the tractorturnstighter in one directionthanthe other,or if the 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

    DECK REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT ENGINE MAINTENANCE The rear rollerson the mowerdeck are not designedto carry the Checking the Engine weightof the deck.The rear rollersshouldbe adjustedto approxi- Onlyusehigh quality detergent o il ratedwith API serviceclassification mately1/4"to 1/2"abovethe groundwhenthe deck is movedto the SF,SG, SH, or SJ.
  • Page 28 Removethe air filter cover. Changing the Engine To removethe air filter,lift the end of thefilter.See Figure29. If the engine hasbeen recentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand sur- /Cover roundingmetal surfaceswill be hotand can causeburnsto the skin. Exercisecautionto avoidburns. NOTE:The oil filter shouldbe changedat every oil changeinterval.To completean oil change,proceedas follows: Withengine OFF butstill warm,disconnectspark plugwire and keepit awayfrom spark plug.
  • Page 29 Fuel Filter Muffler Gasolineand its vaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire Temperature of mufflerand nearbyengineareasmay exceed150 ° F or explosioncan cause severeburnsor death. (65°0).Avoidcontactwith theseareas. • Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, Inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replacement and otherignition sources. partsfor the mufflermustbe the sameand installedin the same positionas the originalparts.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Engine

    Neverstoregardentractorwith fuel in 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 GARDEN 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. PlaceThrottlecontrolin FAST(rabbit)position. Wetgrass. Do notmulch whengrass is wet. Excessively high grass. Mowonce at a highcuttingheight,then mowagain at desiredheightor makea narrowercuttingswath. Dullblade. Sharpenor replaceblade. Unevencut Decknotleveled properly. Performside-to-sidedeck adjustment. Dullblade. Sharpenor replaceblade. Uneventire pressure. Checktire pressurein all fourtires.
  • 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 IViodel No. 247.28984 ..39...
  • Page 35 Steering and Axle B Model No. 247.28984 710-04095 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 710-0395 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:2.25 710-0514 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 710-0859 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:2.50 710-0643 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.00 710-3180 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.75 711-04998 LH DragLink 912-0214 HexlockNut,3/8-24 711-04999 RH DragLink 712-04063 FlangelockNut,5/16-18 912-0240 Jam Nut,7/16-20 714-0162 CotterPin, 5/32:1.25 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16 719-04413A...
  • Page 36 Hood and Dash B Model No. 247.28984...
  • Page 37 Hood and Dash B IViodel No. 247.28984 631-04353P Dash Lever 731-07458 RH Lens 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,5/16-18:.750 731-07459 LH Lens 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,1/4-20:0.500 931-07461 HoodScoop 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,LockWasher,1/4-15:0.750 731-07467 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 710-1652 TaptiteScrew,1/4-20x .625 738-04091A ShoulderScrew,.43x .29:TT:5/16-18 710-3217 MachineScrew,#8-32:0.375...
  • Page 38 Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 39 Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.28984 683-04301-0637 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 Model No. 247.28984...
  • Page 41 Drive and Rear Wheels B Model No. 247.28984 918-04317 WheelAssemblyHub 747-05124 BrakeRod 918-04917 Transmission 747-05125A Control Rod 710-0189 Hex Screw,5/16-18:3.00 747-05130 DisengageRod 710-0227 Screw,#8-18:0.500 747-05181 BeltKeeper,5/16 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:.750 750-04456 Spacer,260 x .372x 1.420LG 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,1/4-20:0.500 954-04244A V Belt,4L x 77.0 710-0909A TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:1.750 756-04224...
  • Page 42 Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 43 Engine Accessories B Model No. 247.28984 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, 1/4-20 721-0460 ExhaustGasket 725-0157 CableTie, 3/16x .05 x 7.4 726-0205 HoseClamp,.490DIA. 728-04000 Rivet,.188DIA x .300L 783-06378A HeatShield 751-0564B MufflerDeflector...
  • Page 44 PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 45 PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.28984 710-04379A Hex HeadScrew,7/16-20:3.50 917-1774C ElectricPTOClutch 725-0157 CableTie,3/16x .05x 7.4 936-0171 LockWasher,7/16 736-0277 FiatWasher,1.031x 1.620x .095 756-0978B ElectricPTOEnginePulley 683-04469A-0691 Frame 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,indentedWasher,5/16-18:.750 710-3005 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.25 712-04065 Flangelock Nut,3/8-16 738-04058 Shoulder S pacer, . 38x 1.0x .70 747-04121A BatteryHolderRod 783-0349-0637 BatteryTray...
  • Page 46 Deck B IViodel No. 247.28984...
  • Page 47 Deck B Model No. 247.28984 12650 HeightAdjust Bracket 732-04652 Compression Spring,.535 ODx 1.751LG 96606 RetainerHookBracket 732-04692 ExtensionSpring,.85 ODx 5.915LG 918-0671D SpindleAssembly 732-0934 ExtensionSpring,1.15OD x 5.99 LG 683-0254B-4028 DeckHangerBracket A ssembly 734-04155 DeckWheel 983-04585-4028 DeckAssembly 936-0119 LockWasher,5/16 683-0459-0637 IdlerAssembly 936-0179 FiatWasher,.531x 1.25x .100 703-2093-0637 InnerBaffle 736-0225...
  • Page 48 Engine B Model No. 247.28984 1373_ 1027 1028 1601A 220 (,_ !;_ 750 _\...
  • Page 49 Engine B Model No. 247.28984 27 ©i t_ ,i 1169 r..<_ ..l lO617/672 \o ..24 [_ {j;N_ o, <o / 1124<_-_ 1436 1437_ iHii /.;\ \L i_...
  • Page 50 Engine B Model No. 247.28984 1054 /'/7///i_& :,if ..,_ \ - , ,i= ]¢(rSI 635/>_) ..........................kisY 008 i ..--_168A 1070_ ..t:,,it _ 1005 332 _9_ 75 _"_"_ ,+cD 789A ......................................310i 1439 _ ..i60oi......
  • Page 51 Engine B IViodel No. 247.28984 1026 _>_ 1022 1026A 35 :_ 1029 1100 _ 798_¢' 1022 i....1029 798 _...
  • Page 52 Engine B IViodel No. 247.28984 1O4O 1036 EMiSSiONS _BEL 703 _, 306A 307 _ 307A_...
  • Page 53 Engine B Model No. 247.28984 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAULKIT 276 _ 633 _ 104 ..105 !_ [ 'i 1022 1095VALVEGASKETSET _\-_'_9_.__o 163 i0_ O__,-\ 1022 868 _>3_...
  • Page 54 Engine B IViodel No. 247.28984 BS-698425 Screw(RotatingScreen) BS-796908 Cylinder Assembly BS-691056 Washer(Flywheel) BS-499585 Bushing/Seal Kit (MagnetoSide) BS-690718 Screw(ThrottleValve) BS-391086s Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) BS-699721 Kit-IdleSpeed BS-797502 Sump-Engine BS-694918 Pin-FloatHinge BS-796270 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder#1) BS-797410 Valve-FloatNeedle BS-796271 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder#2) BS-699723 Valve-Choke BS-796851 Gasket-CylinderHead BS-792185 BS-842633 Jet-Main(Standard)(Left and RightJet) BreatherAssembly BS-842082 Jet-Main(HighAltitude)(Leftand RightJet)
  • Page 55 Engine B IViodel No. 247.28984 BS-692024 Clutch-Drive BS-691024 Clamp-Casing BS-792629 Screw(CasingClamp) BS-691036 Dipstick BS-695410 Washer-Sealing BS-691032 Seal-DipstickTube BS-792651 Washer(GovernorControlLever) BS-691037 Tube-Dipstick BS-697551 Screw(DipstickTube) BS-697551 Screw(Regulator) BS-797407 Housing-Blower Armature-Starter(See Reference309for Service) BS-691005 Screw(Blower Housing) BS-796638 Bushing-Governor C rank Screw(Blower Housing)(Blower Housing 305A BS-790690 to IntakeElbow)
  • Page 56 Engine B IViodel No. 247.28984 BS-695407 Screw(FloatBowl) BS-100106 Sealant-Liquid 1128 BS-690990 Screw(CarburetorNozzle) BS-493880s Terminal-SparkPlug 1169 BS-690990 Screw(CarburetorCoverPlate) 865A BS-792286 Cover-AirGuide(Valley) 1366 BS-796866 Diverter-OilCooler BS-690968 Seal-Valve BS-690970 Gasket-Exhaust 1373 BS-695629 Screw(OilCooler Bracket) 1374 BS-796863 Seal-O Ring(Oil CoolerDiverter) BS-691127 Screw(Rocker Cover) BS-797408 Hose-Vacuum 1436 BS-796918...
  • Page 57 777123379 777D14493 777123356 777X43688 777D14480 DO HOT USEE85ORFUEL CUNTA|N|HG MORE THAN 10%ETHAHOL 777S30503 777X44429 mmz_ $30503 777S33183 777122265 AVOID SERIOUS |NJURY OR DEATH _'KEEP H ANGS ANDFEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. i_,dJ ,REMOVE OBJECTS T HATCANBETHROWN BYTHEBLADE JNANY DIRECTION, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. ,DOHOT MOWWREN CHILDREN O ROTHERS AREAROUND.
  • 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 Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission...
  • Page 59 (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 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

    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 Funcionamiento ....... GARANTiA TOTAL PROFESIONAL CRAFTSMAN En condicionesnormalesde operacbn y mantenimiento segQn las instruccionessuminbtradas,si algunapiezano descartablede este equipo montane fallaradebidoa defectosde materialo de manode obra dentrode losdos aSosde la fecha de compra,Ilameal 1-800-659-5917 para acordaruna vMta de reparaci6na domiciliosincargo, El bastidory el eje debntero ser&nreparadossincargodurantecinco aSosa partir de la fechade comprasi tbnen defectosde materialo de...
  • 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 est6n 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 CONFIGURACION DEL TRACTOR Extracci6n de la traba de seguridad utilizada en el envio IViovirniento manual del tractor La transmisi6nde sutractorvieneequipadacon una v_Jvula de AsegQrese de que el motordel tractorcorta c_spedest_ apagado, coloqueel frenode manoy quitela Ilavede encendidoantesde descargahidrost_.tica para las ocasionesen que seanecesario retirarla traba de seguridadutilizadaen el envio.
  • Page 71 CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATERiA Control de la presi6n de los neumaticos Nuncaexceda la presi6nmaxima de infladoqueseindicaen loslaterales de losneum_.ticos. Noinfielosneum_.ticos en exceso. C onsulte enlos laterales de los neum_.ticos la presi6n maximaenpsi Sedebemantener una presi6n uniforme paratodoslosneum_.ticos en todomomento. 3ues de estar encontacto conestos componentes.
  • Page 72 Ajuste de las ruedas de calibraci6n de la Gasolina y aceite plataforma y rodillo El tanquede combustible estAubicadodebajodel cap6 y tiene una capacidadde tres galonesy rnedio.Quitela tapa de combustible Muevael tractora una superficiefirrney nivelada,preferenternente gir_.ndola en sentidocontrarioal de las agujasdel reloj.Utilice sobreel pavirnento, y realiceIo siguiente, Qnicarnente gasolinalirnpia,nueva(no rn_.s de 30 diasde uso)y sin Selecdonela posicbn de alturade la plataforrna de corte...

  • Page 73: Pedal De Freno

    Monitordel indicador de sistemas M6dulodel interruptor de Tap6ndel tanque de combustible encendido Control del reguladc Perillade potenciade arranque (PTO)(enganchede cuchilla) Indicador de nivel de combustible Pedalde la transmisi6n Pedal de freno Pedalde marcha atr_s Freno de mano/ palanca de controlde crucero Palancade elevaci6n de la plataforma Palancade ajuste del asiento...
  • Page 74 PALANCA DE ELEVACI6N LCD MONITOR INDICADOR DE SISTEMAS/ LA CUBIERTA MEDIDOR HORARIO Cuandola Nave de encendido Ubicadaen el guardabarros derecho del tractor,la palancade elevaci6nde la se rotafuerade la posici6n plataforrna se utiNzaparacarnbiarla altura STOP(parar)pero no se de la plataforrna de corte.Parautilizarla, coloca en la posici6nSTART rnuevala palancahaciala izquierda,luego (encendido),el monitor...
  • Page 75 PERILLA DE POTENCIA DE ARRANQUE (PTO)/ENGANCHE DE CUCHILLA AIconectarla potenciade arranque(PTO)se surninistraalirnentaci6n a la plataforrna de corte o a otrosaccesorios(disponiblespor separado). Tirehaciaafuerade la potenciade arranque/ enganchede cuchillapara activarla.Presione la perillapotenciade arranque(PTO)/enganche de cuchilla paradesconectarla energfade la plataforrna de corte u otros accesorios (disponiblespor separado).

  • Page 76: Encendido Del Motor

    INTERRUPTORES DE DETENCI6N DEL MOTOR BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD Estetractorest,. equipadocon un sisternade bloqueode seguridad para protecci6ndel operador.Si el sisternade bloqueofunciona rnal,no se debe hacerfuncionarel tractor.Cornunfquese con un distribuidorde servicioautorizado. • El sisternade bloqueode seguridadirnpideque el motorarranque ulna. o se enciendaa rnenosqueest_ colocadoel frenode rnano,y la perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)(enganchede cuchiNa) Si las cuchillasest_.n enganchadas,coloquela perillade la est_ en posici6nde apagado(OFF).
  • Page 77 MODO DE PRECAUCl6N EN MARCHA ATR._,S OPERACION EN PENDIENTES La posici6nMODODEPRECAUCION ENMARCHAATRASdel Consultela secci6nGUfAPARAPENDIENTES en la p_.gina 68 para rn6duiode ia Nave de contactoperrniteoperarel tractoren rnarcha deterrninaren qu_ pendientes puedeoperar el tractorde rnanera atr_.s con las cuchillas(PTO)enganchadas. segura. NOTA:No se recornienda cortar el c_speden rnarchaatr_.s. Nocorte el c_speden inclinacionesrnayores de 15grados(elevaci6n aproxirnada de 2-1/2piescada 10 pies).
  • Page 78 Control de crucero CORTE DE CF:SPED Nunca enganche lapalanca decontrol decrucero mientras sedesplaza enmarcha atras. Paracolocarel controlde crucero: Presionelentarnente la porci6nsuperiordel pedalde transrnisi6n enfuncionamiento. Deten_ ulen se acerca. conel pie derechohastaque se alcancela velocidaddeseada. La siguienteinforrnaci6n ser_. d e utilidadcuandouse la plataforrna de Presionesuavernente la palancadel frenode rnano/control d e corte con su tractor.
  • Page 79 Sigaei cronograrna de rnantenirniento que se presentaa continuaci6n. Antesde realizar c ualquier t ipode rnantenirniento o servicio, desenganche todosloscontroles y detengael motor.Espere a quese Estatabia s61o describepautasde servicio. Utilicela colurnnaRegistro detengan cornpletarnente todaslaspiezas rn6viles. D esconecte e l cable de Serviciopara hacerel seguirniento de lastareas de rnantenirniento de la bujiay p6ngalo haciendo rnasacontrael motorparaevitarque se cornpietadas.
  • Page 80 NOTA: Lasreferenciasa la derechao dej6 lado de tractores del punto NOTA:De habermuchatensi6nsobre[acorreacomo parapoder extraerlaf_.cilmente d el cebadorde la PTOelectrica,inserte de vistadel operariofrentea delanterodel asientode tractor. cuidadosamente una Ilavede aprietede trinquete de 3/8 pulgadas EXTRACCl6N DE LA PLATAFORMA DE CORTE (ajustadaparaapretar) d entrodel orificiocuadradoencontrado en la mensulaintermedia de la plataformaizquierda y girarla haciael lado Paraextraer la plataformade corte,procedade la siguientemanera: derechodel tractorpara [iberar[a tensi6nen [a correa.Vea [aFigura11.
  • Page 81 Mirandola plataforrna de corte desdeel lado izquierdodel tractor, Iocaliceel pasadorde soportede la plataforrna ubicadoen el lateralposteriorizquierdode la plataforrna. Tirehaciaafuerael pasadorde soportede la plataforrna para separarla rnisrnadel brazode elevaci6nde la plataforrna. V ea la Figura12................. J..Figura14 CAlVIBIO DE LA CORREA DE TRANSiVIISION Paracarnbiarla correade transrnisi6n del tractor,se deben retirar varios cornponentes y se requierenherrarnientas especiales.

  • Page 82: Cuchillas De Corte

    Correade la potencia Polea Ioca de arranque (PTO) Cubiertade colTea polea Varilla del guardacorrea Figura17 Tornillocon arandeia CUCHILLAS DE CORTE hexagonal Figura15 Apagueel motory extraigala Ilavede contactoantesde retirarlas Paracolocar la correanueva,corniencepas_.ndola akededorde lasdos poleasde husilloexternas,luego alrededorde la poleade cuchillasde corte paraafilarlaso reernplazarlas. P rotejasus rnanos husillodelantera,cornose ve en la Figura16.
  • Page 83 Paraafilarlas cuchillasde corte de forrnaadecuada,extraiga Arranque con pinzas para bateria cantidadesigualesde metal de arnbosextrernosde las cuchillas a Iolargo de los bordescortantes,paraleloal borde de caida y a un _.ngulo de 250a 30°.Afilesiernprecadabordede las cuchillas Nuncaarranque conpinzasunabateriada_ada o congelada. AsegQrese de corte de forrnaparejapara rnantenerun equilibrioadecuado de que losvehiculos nose toqueny los motores est_.n apagados.

  • Page 84: Mantenimiento

    FUSIBLE Unael acoplede la mangueraal puertode aguaque se encuentraen la superficie de la plataforma. Vea la Figura 20. Antesde realizar t areasde mantenimiento, reparaciones o inspecciones, desconecte siemprela PTO(perilladeenganche de cuchillas), c oloque el frenode mano, a pagueel motory retirela Ilave,paraevitarque alguier encienda accidentalmente el motor.
  • Page 85 Ruedas delarlteras AJUSTES Cadauno de losejes y Ilantasde la ruedadelanteravieneequipado con un accesoriode engrase.Veala Figura21. Lubriquecon grasa rnultiusoNO 2 aplicadacon una pistolade engrasecada25 horasde Apagueel motor,retirela Nave de encendidoy coloqueel frenode funcionarniento del tractor. rnanoantesde realizarajustes.Protejasus rnanosutilizandoguantes reforzados cuandornanipulelascuchillas. NOTA:Controlela presi6nde neurn_.ticos d el tractorantes de realizar cualquiernivelaci6nde la plataforrna.
  • Page 86 Nivelaci6n de la plataforma (lado a lado) Ajuste del volante Si la plataforrna de corte estuvierarealizandoel corte de cesped Si le cuestagirar el tractoren una direcci6nrn_.s queen la otra, o si se de forrnadespareja,puederealizarseun ajuste ladoa lado. Deser reernplazan lasjuntas de r6tuladebido a daSoso desgaste,puede ser necesario,realiceun ajustede la siguienternanera: necesarioajustarlas barrasde acoplarniento del volante.

  • Page 87: Del Motor

    AJUSTE DE RODILLOS TRASEROS DE LA MANTENIMIENTO DEL MOTOR PLATAFORMA Control del aceite del motor Los rodillostraserosde la plataforrna de corte no han sido diseSados Usesolarnenteun aceitedetergentede alta calidadcuyaclasificacbn para soportarel pesode la plataforrna.Losrodillostraserosse deben de servicioAPIsea SF,SG,SHo SJ. Seleccioneel grado de ajustaraproximadarnente e ntre 1/4"y 1/2"por encirnadel suelo viscosidadSAEdel aceite segQnla ternperatura de operaci6n cuandola plataforrna se rnuevehaciala alturade corte deseado.
  • Page 88 Cambio de aceite del motor Paraextraerel filtro de aire,levanteel extrernodel filtro.Veala Figura29. alre pueden causarquemaduras e n la piel.Tengaprecauci6n paraevitar uemaduras. NOTA: Elfiltro del aceitedebe reernplazarse en cadaintervalode Filtro carnbiode aceite.Paracornpletarel carnbiode aceite,procedade la siguienternanera: Conel motorapagadoperotodavia caliente,desconecteel cable de bujiay rnant6ngalo alejadode la bujfa. Retireel tap6nde Ilenadode aceite/lavarillade nivelde aceite del tubode Ilenado.Yea la Figura28.
  • Page 89 Filtro de combustible Silenciador La ternperatura del silenciadory de las&teascercanasdel motor puede superarlos 150°F(65°C).Eviteel contactoconestasAreas. , tarnbi_nla rnuerte. Mantengala gasolinaalejadade chispas,llamasexpuestas, Inspeccione peri6dicarnente el silenciadory reernpl&celo de ser llamaspiloto,calor,y otrasfuentesde ignici6n. necesario.Los repuestosdel silenciadordeben serlos rnisrnosy se Verifiquefrecuenternente las lineasde combustible,el tanque, deben instalaren la rnisrnaposici6nque las piezasoriginales.
  • Page 90 Nunca almacene la tractorcortacesped concombustible enel tanque en unespaciocerrado o en a.reas pocoventiiadas dondelosgasesdei combustible puedan Ilegara unallamaexpuesta, u nachispao un piloto comoei quetienenalgunoshornos, c alentadores de agua,secadores de ropao aigQn artefacto a gas. PREPARACION DEL MOTOR PREPARACI6N DEL TRACTOR CORTA CO:SPED IMPORTANTE:El combustibleque quedaen el tanquecuandohace •...
  • Page 91 Antesde realizar c ualquier t ipode rnantenirniento o servicio. desenganche todosloscontroles y detengael motor.Espere a que se detengan cornpletarnente todaslaspiezas rn6viles. D esconecte el cable de la bujfay p6ngalo haciendornasacontrael motorparaevitarquese encienda accidentalrnente. Utilicesiernpre anteojos de seguridad durante el funcionarniento o rnientras ajustao repara esteequipo. En esta seccibnse analizan problernasrnenores de servicio.Paraubicar el Centro de Servicio Sears rn_scercanoo paraprograrnar un servicio,sirnplernente cornuniquese con Sears al tel_fono 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 92 La velocidaddel motores demasiadolenta. La cortadorade c_spedno Coloqueel control del estrangulador en la posici6n procesalos recortescomo FAST(velocidadr@ida, representada por una abono liebre). No proceseabono cuandoel pastoest,. mojado. Pastomojado. Corteuna vez con alturade corte elevaday luego C_speddemasiadoalto. vuelvaa cortarel c_speda la alturadeseada,o haga una pasadade corte m_.s angosta.
  • 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 96 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 97 (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 98 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 99: 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 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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