Craftsman 247.288862 Operator's Manual
Craftsman 247.288862 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 247.288862 Operator's Manual

21 hp, variation speed, 46" deck lawn tractor
Table of Contents
  • Warranty & Service
  • California Proposition
  • General Operation
  • Slope Operation
  • General Service
  • Spark Arrestor
  • Safety Symbols
  • Gasand Oil Fill-Up
  • Safety Interlock System
  • Engagingthe Parkingbrake
  • Starting the Engine
  • Driving the Tractor
  • Stopping the Engine
  • Driving on Slopes
  • Maintenance Schedule
  • Engine Maintenance
  • Cleaning the Engineanddeck
  • Cutting Deckremoval
  • Cutting Blades
  • Changing the Deckbelt
  • Parking Brake Adjustment
  • Preparing the Engine
  • Drainingthe Fuel
  • Need more Help
  • Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
  • General E Missions Warranty Coverage
  • Warranted Parts
  • Pedal de Freno
  • Interruptor de Encendido
  • Ajuste de la Altura de Corte
  • Paro del Motor
  • Arranque del Motor
  • Uso de la Cubierta
  • Mantenimiento
  • Del Motor
  • Limpieza del Motor
  • Piezas Garantizadas

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I:RnFrSMRN°
LAWN TRACTOR
21 HP, Variation Speed
46" Deck
Model No. 247.288862
• Espanol,
P. 58
This product
has a low emission
engine
which operates
differently
from
previously
built engines.
Before
you start the engine,
read and
understand
this Operator's
Manual.
Before
using this equipment,
read this manual
and follow
all safety
rules and operating
instructions.
For answers
to your questions
about
this product,
call:
1-800=659=5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form No.769-06502E
(December 6,2012)

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  • Page 1 I:RnFrSMRN° LAWN TRACTOR 21 HP, Variation Speed 46" Deck Model No. 247.288862 • Espanol, P. 58 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Operator's Manual.
  • Page 2: Warranty & Service

    Withproofofpurchase, a newcastiron frontaxlewillbe supplied freeofcharge. WARRANTYSERVICE Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfree repairor replacement, c all 1-800-659-5917 or visit the website: www.craftsman.com in all casesabove,if part repairor replacement i simpossible, the ridingequipmentwill be replacedfree of chargewith the sameor an equivalent model.
  • 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: General Service

    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 and operate DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers.
  • Page 8 15° Slope 15° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) '_. _ Figure 1 Figure 2 15° dashed line USETHISSLOPE GAUGE TODETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION! To checkthe slope, proceedas follows: Removethis pageand fold along the dashedline. Locatea verticalobject on or behindthe slope (e.g. a pole, building,fence, tree, etc.) 3.
  • Page 9 IM PORTANT: Your t ractor i sshipped w ithmotor o il intheengine. However, Shipping BraceRemoval youMUST check t heoillevel b efore o perating. Refer totheService & Maintenance section f orinstructions onchecking theoillevel. Makesurethe ridingmower'sengine isoff, remove the ignition key,and NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the set the parkingbrake beforeremoving the shipping brace.Referto the tractoris observedfrom operator'sseat positionfacing forwardtowards thefront of tractor.
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Seat Toadjustthe positionof the seat,pull upandholdthe seatadjustmentlever. S lide the seatforwardor rearwardto the desired position;thenrelease the adjustment lever. M akesureseatislocked into positioninaseat-stop beforeoperating the tractor.SeeFigure 5. Beforeoperatingthe tractor, makesurethe seat isengagedin a seat-stop. Engage the parkingbrake.Standbehind the machine and pull backon seat until it clicksintoplace.
  • Page 11 Seat A djustment L ever Deck Lift Lever Brake Pedal flOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sseat positionfacingforwardtowardsthe frontof tractor. MeetsANSi S afetyStandards Craftsman T ractors conform to the safetystandard ofthe American National S tandards I nstitute(ANSI).
  • Page 12 ParkingBrakeLever Seat Adjustment Lever Tosetthe parkingbrake:Fullydepress t he brakepedal.Movethe Theseatadjustment l everislocatedbelowthe front/left of the seat.Thelever parkingbrakeleverintothe parkingbrakeposition.Release t he allowsforadjustment o f the foreandaft positionof the seat.Refer t o the Assembly brakepedalto allowthe parkingbrake to engage. sectionof the manualformoredetailedinstructions foradjustingthe seatposition. Torelease the parkingbrake: D epress t he brakepedalandthe Auto-drivepedal parkingbrakeleverwill moveout of the parkingbrakepositionon...
  • Page 13: Gasand Oil Fill-Up

    Gasand Oil Fill-up IMPORTAfl# Your t ractorisshippedwith motoroil intheengine.However, you MUST check the oil levelbefore operating. B ecareful n ot tooverfill. Forinstructionsonhowto check the engineoil,referto Checking TheEngine Oilin the Service a ndMaintenance s ectionof thismanual. Gasoline Thegasoline tank islocatedunderthe hood.Donotoverfill. Useextreme carewhen handling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel machineindoorsor while the engine ishotor running.
  • Page 14: Engagingthe Parkingbrake

    Theenginewill automatically s hut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) l everis Setting the Cutting Height movedinto the engaged (ON)positionwith the shift leverinReverse. Select t he heightpositionof the cuttingdeckbyplacingthe decklift leverin Ignition Switch anyof thedifferentcutting heightnotches on the rightsideof the fender. Adjustthe deckwheelssothatthey arebetweenl_-inchand1/2-inch a bove Theignition switchisactivated to startthe engine.Insertkeyintothe ignition the groundwhenthe tractorison asmooth, f lat surface suchasadriveway.
  • Page 15: Driving The Tractor

    DrivingTheTractor DoNOThold the key in the START position for longerthan ten seconds at a time. Doingso may causedamageto your engine's electric Avoidsuddenstarts, excessive speedandsuddenstops. starter. Afterthe enginestarts,deactivate the chokecontrol a ndplace the throttle Donot leavethe seatofthe tractor without first placingthe PTO (Blade control i n the FAST p osition.
  • Page 16: Driving On Slopes

    DrivingOnSlopes Mowing Referto the SLOPE GAUGE i nthe SafetyInstructions sectionofthe manual t o help determineslopes whereyoumayoperatethistractorsafely. Tohelpavoid bladecontactor athrown object injury,keepbystanders, helpers, c hildren andpetsat least75feet from the machinewhile it isin operation. S topmachineif anyoneentersthe area. Donot mow on inclines w ith a slopein excess o f 15 degrees(a riseof approximately2-1/2feet every 10feet).Thetractor could overturn and Thefollowing informationwill behelpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeckwith your causeseriousinjury.
  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beforeperforming anytype of maintenance/service, d isengageall controls Follow the maintenance s chedule givenbelow.Thischartdescribes s ervice andstop the engine.Wait until all moving parts havecometo a complete guidelines only.Use the Service Logcolumn to keeptrackofcompleted stop.Disconnect sparkplug wire andground it againstthe engine to prevent maintenance t asks.Tolocate the nearest Parts &...
  • Page 18: Engine Maintenance

    ChangingEngine Oil Engine Maintenance Theengineoil shouldbechanged in the first 5hoursandthenevery50 hours or Checking the EngineOil onceaseason. Tochange the engineoil,proceed asfollows: Onlyusehighqualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIservice classification S F, S G, With engineOFF but still warm,disconnect sparkplugwire andkeepit away SH, o r SJ. S elect t he oil'sSAE viscosity gradeaccording to the expected operating from sparkplug.
  • Page 19 FuelFilter AirCleaner Theairfilter systemuses acylindrical c artridge. Remove t he fasteners (A)andthe air filter cover(B).SeeFigure 13. Gasolineanditsvapors are e×tremelyflammable andexplosive.Fire or explosioncan causesevereburns or death. Toremove the filter (C),lift the endof the filter andthenpullthe filter off the intake (D). Keep gasoline awayfrom sparks, o penflames,pilot lights,heat,andother Toloosen debris,gentlytap the filter onahardsurface.
  • Page 20: Cleaning The Engineanddeck

    Muffler re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnect t he POSITIVE (Red) w ire to itsterminal first, followedbythe NEGATIVE (Black) w ire. Becertainthat the wiresareconnected to the correct t erminals; r eversing them couldchange the polarityandresultin damage to yourengine'salternatingsystem. Temperature of muffler andnearbyengine areasmay exceed150° F(65°C). Avoidcontactwith theseareas.
  • Page 21 Remain inthe operator's positionwith thecutting deckengaged for a Measure the distance fromthe front of the bladetip to the groundandthe minimumof twominutes,allowingthe underside of the cuttingdeckto rearof the bladetip tothe ground.Thefirst measurement takenshould be betweenlg" and_8" lessthanthe second measurement. Determine thoroughlyrinse. the approximate distance necessary for properadjustment a ndproceed, if Movethe tractor'sPTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position.
  • Page 22: Cutting Deckremoval

    Retighten the hexcapscrew on the left deckhanger b racket w hen proper adjustment i sachieved. Avoid pinchinginjuries. N everplaceyourfingers on the idlerspringor betweenthe belt and apulley while removingthe belt. Hex Cap Screw Figure 17 SeatAdjustment Referto theAssembly sectionof thismanual f or seatadjustmentinstructions. Figure18 Parking BrakeAdjustment Looking atthe cuttingdeckfrom the left sideof the tractor,locatethe bow-...
  • Page 23 JUllIIp Starting Remove t he bow-tiecotterpinsecuring the deckstabilizerrodto the deck. Slide the decklift rodfromthe mountingbracket o n the deckasshownin Figure 20. Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to ..
  • Page 24: Cutting Blades

    CuttingBlades If the cutting edge of the bladehaspreviously b eensharpened,or if any metalseparationispresent,replacethe bladeswith new ones. Shutthe engineoffand removeignitionkeybeforeremoving the cutting blade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyour handsby usingheavy [g oveswhen graspng the bade. A poorly balancedbladewill causeexcessive vibration, maycausedamageto the tractor and/or result in personalinjury. Periodicallyinspect t he bladeand/orspindlefor cracksor damage, Testthe blade'sbalanceusingabladebalancer.
  • Page 25: Parking Brake Adjustment

    Whileholdingthe belt andpulleytogether,rotatethe pulleyto the left. (:hanging the TransmissionDrive Belt Continue holdingandrotatingthe pulleyandbelt untilthe belt isfully rolled NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/ into the PTO pulley. impact wrench) in order to change the tractor's drive belt. Contact the nearest Parts &...
  • Page 26: Preparing The Engine

    Neverstore lawn tractor with fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated areaswherefuel fumes may reachanopen flame, spark,or pilot light ason a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gasappliance. PreparingTheEngine DrainingThe Fuel IM PORTANT: Fuel l eft inthe fueltank duringwarmweatherdeteriorates a nd Locate the fuel filter,whichis located on the left sideofthe engine,andmay will cause serious startingproblems.
  • Page 27: 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 stale fuel. Filltank with clean,fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. Blockedfuel line. Replacethe fuel line and replacefuel filter. Faultysparkplug(s).
  • Page 28 777X46404 777D18558 777D17036 777D15654 777D18559 Ce.tersorcall1-800-366-PART(7278) if yo.want t ilepart i specmc tractor attachlnent_ lot yo.r Crattslnan tractoravailableat SearsStoresandService Cenlers. Seebelow for other u ,i_e_al atladlments al_o availahlem Descr|_tjon Stock Ho. BumperKit | 24011 777123592 WeightKit [ 24041 _. Weight | 24027 777D15546 777S33818...
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  • Page 30 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862...
  • Page 31 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Part No, Description Part No, Description Ref, Ref, 925-1649 Bulb Socket 783-06811-0637 Dash 747-05371 Fuel Tank Support 683-04619A-0691 Hood Assembly 747-05326 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 Dash support 710-04484 747-05398 Control 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .500...
  • Page 32 Craftsman Model 247.288862...
  • Page 33 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref. 683-04334 756-04196A Shaft,Lift Engagement P ulley 712-04065 747-04857 Nut,Hex FlangeInsert Lock,3/8-16 Belt KeeperRodAssembly 714-04040 710-04484 Bow-TiePin,91, RH Screw,Hd.Tapp, 5 /16-18x .75 716-0106A 683-04195-0637 E-ring,.625Shaft Support BracketAssembly 720-0298 683-04649A-0637 Grip,Handle...
  • Page 34 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862 3s\_ 4°_ __\ \ \\\ _ 2s/_ 28 ! 41 _...
  • Page 35 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Part No. Description Part No, Description Ref, Ref, 617-04094 710-04484 Gear Assembly, Steering Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750 710-0643 712-04065 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5, Lock Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, GrF 710-1309 714-0162 Pin, Cotter, 5/32, 1.25 Screw, Mach, 5/16-18, 0.750...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Model 247.288862...
  • Page 37 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Part No, Description Ref, 710-04482 Hex Flange Bolt, 3/8-16 x .875 710-04484 Screw, Hd. Tapp, 5/16-18 x .75 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 925-05013 Seat Safety Switch 757-04145 Seat 926-0154 Push Mount Cable Tie 732-04035 Spring, Compress., 1.28 x 3.125...
  • Page 38 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862...
  • Page 39 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862 Ref. Description Part No. 683-04549-0637 MufflerShieldAssembly 710-0227 Screw,AB #8-180.500 710-04683A 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 247.288862 "31...
  • Page 41 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Ref, [ Part No, Description Ref, I Part No. Description 736-3040 Flat Washer, .406 x 1.920 x .060 918-04566 Transmission Drive Assembly 936-0185 Flat Washer, .375 X .738 X .063 17962 Plate Switch 725-04363 Switch Interlock 647-04266...
  • Page 42 Craftsman Model 247.288862 24 \ "58...
  • Page 43 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Ref. I Part Number Ref. I Part Number Description Description 738-04278 918-04865A Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.50 Spindle Assembly, Pul 6.93 Dia 683-0254B 736-0262 Washer, Flat, .385 x .870 x .092 Bracket Assembly, Deck Hanger, LH 631-04288...
  • Page 44 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877=0869=G5 For IViodel 247.288862 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] 11 ,_ ..-/_. __ 1264 1263 552 _ 691 _ ion., 5 05 _-,'-_ ¢,_ 562 _ _" 1017_i_2_ _-'-._ _ i...
  • Page 45 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 186A 415A 1022 635_ i1029} 1026 _ 654 _ 53 ..
  • Page 46 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877-0869-G5 For IViodel 247.288862 13o 1 95 '_ _ 1270 1091 {{L# 276 <_') 1127 276 '-<_ 1266...
  • Page 47 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877=0869=G5 For IViodel 247.288862 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL 1265 UZ_--.. 305A -.. 7_', 305B 1139 _._, ,324 i 415 _// :!!!i!!--_ 78 _¢ 1005 '_f_ 1044...
  • Page 48 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877-0869-G5 For IViodel 247.288862 1119 1051 <" 462 _; ,,,_/...
  • Page 49 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lO5 0 61_ _ , 104 _ 127 (_' 987 4_b 1266 _ ;_" 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1o22 691 _'7//' 1266 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 50 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 Ref, Ref, Description I Part I Part No, Description 794128 695408 Cylinder Assembly Kit-Idle Speed 399265 694918 Bushing/Seal Kit (Magneto Side) Pin-Float Hinge 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 696136 Valve-Float Needle 697188 Sump-Engine 695419...
  • Page 51 Craftsman Engine Model 331877-0869-G5 For Model 247.288862 Ref. Ref. I Part No. Description Description Part 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 697392 Pin-Counterweight Brush Set 497608 796448 Retainer (Fuel Pump) Gear-Pinion 796309 693713 Screen/Cup Assembly 795315 Armature-Magneto 698329 Harness-Wiring 691061 693167 Screw (Magneto Armature)
  • Page 52 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 Ref, I Part No. Description 1091 691333 Cap-Limiter 1095 794152 Gasket Set-Valve 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator) 1127 695407 Screw (Float Bowl) 1139 796449 Washer (Fuel Pump) 1263 697124 Reed-Breather 1264 697104 Screw (Breather...
  • Page 53 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission...
  • Page 54 (Thispage applicablein the U.S.A.and Canadaonly.) Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSIONCONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGEISAPPLICABLE TO CERTI- YEAR 1997AND LATERENGINES WHICHARE PURCHASED AND USED FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 1995ANDTHEREAF- ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES (ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001 IN...
  • Page 55: Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY S TATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS)
  • Page 56: Warranted Parts

    10. Add-on o rmodified parts t hatare not e xempted bythe AirResources Board m ay not b eused. The use ofany non-exempted add-on o r modified parts b ytheultimate purchaser willbegrounds fordisallowing awarranty claims. MTD Consumer Group I nc willnotbeliable t o warrant failures ofwarranted parts c aused bytheuse ofanon-exempted add-on o rmodified part.
  • Page 57 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 58 SERVICIODEGARANT{A Paradetallesde la coberturade garanfiaobtenerla reparaci6no reemplazo,Ilameal 1-800-659-5917 o visite el sitio web: www.craftsman.com Entodosloscasos,sisepartede la reparaci6n o reemplazo e simposible, el equipo de equitaci6n sereemplazar& gratuitamente conelmismoo equivalente. Todos losde la anterior g arantia esnulasiseutiliza esteequipo de conducci6n m ientras queproporciona s ervicios c omerciales o Sialquila a otrapersona.
  • Page 59 Esta rn_.quina r ue construidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Esta rn_.quina personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 60 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento s invigilancia.Apague • Vayaa bajavelocidad.ElijaunavelocidadIosuficienternente b aja, siernprelascuchillas, c oloqueel frenode rnano,detengael motory de rnodoque no tengaque detenerse o hacercarnbios rnientras retirela Ilaveantesde bajarsedel vehiculo. est,. sobrela pendiente. L osneurn_.ticos p odrianperdertracci6n sobrelaspendientes aQn cuandolosfrenosfuncionaran apro- •...
  • Page 61 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- • Apaguetodos loscigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. S iest,. instalado, cornbustidn. el "ModoPrecaucidn Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, • Nuncacarguecombustibleen la rn_.quina en un espaciocerrado. rnientras quelospaseosa la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay •...
  • Page 62 NO MODIFIQUE EL MOTOR • Reviselos pernosde montajede la(s) cuchilla(s)y del motora intervalosfrecuentespara verificarque 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 63 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 64 15° Pendiente I5 ° Pendiente (DEMASIADO ESCARPADO) (ACEPTAR) • Figura1 Figura 2 "'" USO DE ESTE PENDiENTE DE CALIBRE PARA DETERrvIINAR SlUNA PENDIENTEES DEIVlASIADO E SCARPADO PARA UNA OPEBACION SEGURA! Para comprobar la pendiente, haga Io siguiente: Borrar esta p_gina y doble a Io largo de la linea discontinua. Localizar un objeto vertical sobre o detr_.sde la pendiente (un poste, un edificio, una valla, un _.rbol,etc.) Alinee cada lado de pendiente de calibre con el objeto vertical (consultar Figura 1 and Figura 2 ).
  • Page 65 ENVJO BRACE ELllVIINACI(SN IMPORTANTE: Su tractorseentregaconaceite 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 instrucciones sobrela cornprobaci6n del nivelde aceite. de encendido,y ponerel frenoantesde quitarla Ilavede envio. CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATER{A...
  • Page 66 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 cabledealimentacidn desconectado. Ajuste del asiento Paraajustarla posici6ndel asiento,firelohaciaarriba y sostengala palancade ajustedel asiento.Desliceel asientohaciaadelanteo haciaatr_.sa la posici6ndeseada;luego sueltela palancade ajuste.
  • Page 67 Levantela palancade la cubierta NOTA:Cualquierreferencia hechaen este manualal lado DERECHO o IZQUlERDOdel tractordebeentenderse tal como seobservadesde la posici6ndel operador. Curnple con los est_ndares de seguridad de ANSI Lasm_.quinas quitanievede Craftsman cumplen conlosest_.ndares de seguridad delinstituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales ( ANSI).
  • Page 68 FRENO DE ESTACIONAIVllENTO PALANCA DE AJUSTE DEL ASIENTO Paraajustarel frenode estacionarniento: completa- La palancade ajustedel asientose encuentradebajode la parte rnenteel pedalde freno.Moverla palancadel frenode frontal/izquierda del asiento.La palancaperrniteel ajuste de la parte estacionarniento en la posici6ndel frenode estaciona- delanteray la posici6nlongitudinal d el asiento.Consultela secci6nde rniento.Suelteel pedal del frenopara que el frenode la Asarnbleadel manualparaobtenerinstruccionesrn_.s detalladas estacionarniento a participar.
  • Page 69: Pedal De Freno

    • Llenarel dep6sitode combustibleal aire libreo en lugar bien LA PALANCA ventilado. CAMBIO • NuncaIleneen excesoel dep6sitode combustible.Lleneel La palancade cambiosest,. tanqueno m_.sde 1/2 pulgadapor debajode la basedel cuello situadaen el lado izquierdo d e la del tap6nde carga, paradejar espaciopara la expansi6ndel defensay tienetres posiciones, combustible.
  • Page 70: 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 laspendientesconduzcahaciaarriba y haciaabajo, START.Sueltela Ilaveen la posici6nde encendidouna vez que el no de forrnatransversal.
  • Page 71: Ajuste De La Altura De Corte

    El frenode estacionarniento del tractor. AJUSTE DE LA ALTURA DE CORTE Activeel controldel estrangulador. Seleccionelaposici6ndealturadela plataforrnadecorternediantela Girea la izquierda l a Ilavede encendidoa la posici6ninicial. colocaci6nde la palancade levantarla cubiertaen cualquierade Despu_sde que el motorarranque,suelte la tecla. Se volver_, a la los diferentesrnuescasalturade corte en el lado derechode la ON(Normalo cortarel c_sped)posici6n.
  • Page 72: Uso De La Cubierta

    INVOLUCRAR A LOS BLADES se desplazar_, en la direcci6ndeseadasobrela basede la posici6nde la palancade carnbios. Participaci6n de la tornade fuerza(BladeEngage)lastransferencias de El tractorde cespedes Ilevadoa una paradapor la liberaci6nde energiaa la plataforrna de corteo de otto tipo(disponibiepot separado) la unidadde pedal y luego oprirnirel pedalde freno. los archivosadjuntos.Paraparticipar de las hojas,haga Iosiguiente: AI pararel tractor,por cuaiquierrnotivo,rnientrasqueen una superficie Moverla palancade controldel aceleradora la r_.pida (conejo)la...
  • Page 73 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 74 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 75: 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 76 Fuel Filter Reernplace el filtro de combustible con un originalfiltro de reernplazo de equipo.ContactoSear'sal 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® • Mantengala gasolinalejosde chispas,llamas,lucespiloto,el para cornprarel originalde filtro de reernplazo del equipo. calor,y otras fuentesde ignici6n. Asegurelaslineasde combustible con las pinzas. • Cornpruebelaslineasde combustible,el tanque,la tapay los LIMPIADOR DE AIRE accesoriosconfrecuenciapara detectarrajaduraso escapes.
  • Page 77: 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 78 LIIVIPIEZA DEL TRACTOR corte enganchadadurantedos rninutoscornornfnirno, p errni- tiendoque la parteinferiorde la plataforrna de corte selave a Si sederrarnacombustible o aceite sobrela rn_quina,debe Nrnpiarse rondo. de inrnediato. N Operrnitaque se acurnulendesechosalrededorde las Muevala potenciade arranque(enganchede cuchila) del tractor aletasde refrigeraci6n del motor,el ventiladorde refrigeraci6n de la a la posici6nOFF (apagado).
  • Page 79 Vuelvaa apretarel tornillohexagonal d e la izquierdasoportede la cubiertasuspensi6ncuandose Iograel ajusteadecuado. Ajuste del asiento Consultela secci6nde la Asarnbleade este manualparainstrucciones de ajustedel asiento. Freno de estacionarniento de ajuste Nuncaintenteajustar losfrenos cuandoel motorest,. funcionando. Siernpredesconectetornade fuerza,palancade carnbiose ponga Ien posici6nneutral,apagueel motory quitela Ilaveparaevitarel _arranque no deseado.
  • Page 80 4. Retire lacorrea (C) d ealrededor delapolea d el m otor del t ractor. Retirecon cuidadoel cablede tornade fuerzade la parte trasera V_ase lafigura. 19. de la plataforrna de corte al elirninarel clipde horquillaque Io sujeta.Retireel rnuelledel soporterueda Iocade la cubierta. Wase la figura.22.
  • Page 81 ARRANQUE CARGA Nuncasalte iniciar una bateriadaSadao congelados.Est_segurode Bateriasemitenun gas explosivodurantela carga. Cargade la los vehiculosno se tocan,y est_.nfuerade ignici6n. N opermitaque bateriaen un _.reabienventiladay mantenerselejosde una llama las abrazaderas de cable al tacto. abiertao pilotocomoen un calentadorde agua,estufa,homo, secadorade ropao de otros aparatosde gas. Conectarpositivo(+) paraenviarpor cable positivo(+)de la bateriadescargadade sutractor.
  • Page 82 CUCHILLAS DE CORTE Apagueel motor y quitela Ilavede encendidoantesde retirarla cuchillade corte (s) paraafilaro de sustituci6n.Protejasus rnanos _usando guantesgruesosa sujetar a hoja. Inspeccioneperi6dicarnente la hoja y / o husillode grietaso da_os, sobretododespu_sde haberIlegadoa un objetoextra_o.No Ihagafuncionarla rn_.quina hastaque se sustituir_.n los elernentos _da_ados.
  • Page 83 Retireconcuidadola cinta de cubierta de alrededorde las dos DE CAIVlBIAR LA CORREA DE CUBIERTA poleasdel husilloy lasdos poleaspoleatensorade la cubierta. Wase la figura. 25. Aseg_resede que apagueel motor,quitar la Ilavede encendido, Paracolocarla correanueva,ernpiezahaciendoque el cintur6n desconecte el cablede la bujfa(s) y tierracontrael motor paraevitar alrededorde las dos poleasexteriordel huso,cornose rnuestra involuntaria de partidaantesde quitarel cintur6n.
  • Page 84 Nuncaalmacenetractor de c_sped con combustibleen el tanque en un espaciocerradooen ,_reas conpocaventilaci6n, dondelosgases del combustiblepuedanalcanzar elfuego,chispaso unaluz piloto comolaque tienen algunoshornos,calentadoresde agua,secadores de ropa oalgun otro dispositivoagas. Extraiga labujiay viertauna(1)onzadeaceiteparamotorporelorifido Preparad6ndei motor delabujiaenelcilindro.Haga girarel motorvariasveces paradistribuirel IM PORTANTE: El c ombustible quequedaen eltanquecuandohatecalorse aceite.
  • Page 85 El motor no arranca Perilla de potencia de arranque (PTO) Coloque la perilla en la posicidn de desconexidn conectada. (OFF). No est.1 colocado el freno de mano. Coloque el freno de mano. Se ha desconectado el cable de las bujias. Conecte el cable alas bujias.
  • Page 86 Esta pagina se dej6 intencionalmente en blanco. Utilice esta pagina para tomar notas acerca de su tractor.
  • 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 haber realizado una adquisici6n inteligente. El producto Craftsman® que ha adquirido esta diseSado y fabricado para brindar muchos aSos de funcionamiento confiable. Pero como todos los productos a veces puede requerir de reparaciones. Es en ese momento cuando...
  • Page 92 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...
  • Page 93: Lawn Tractor

    I:RnFrSMRN° LAWN TRACTOR 21 HP, Variation Speed 46" Deck Model No. 247.288862 • Espanol, P. 58 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Operator's Manual.
  • Page 94 Withproofofpurchase, a newcastiron frontaxlewillbe supplied freeofcharge. WARRANTYSERVICE Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfree repairor replacement, c all 1-800-659-5917 or visit the website: www.craftsman.com in all casesabove,if part repairor replacement i simpossible, the ridingequipmentwill be replacedfree of chargewith the sameor an equivalent model.
  • Page 95: 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 96 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 97 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 98 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 99 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 and operate DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers.
  • Page 100 15° Slope 15° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) '_. _ Figure 1 Figure 2 15° dashed line USETHISSLOPE GAUGE TODETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION! To checkthe slope, proceedas follows: Removethis pageand fold along the dashedline. Locatea verticalobject on or behindthe slope (e.g. a pole, building,fence, tree, etc.) 3.
  • Page 101 IM PORTANT: Your t ractor i sshipped w ithmotor o il intheengine. However, Shipping BraceRemoval youMUST check t heoillevel b efore o perating. Refer totheService & Maintenance section f orinstructions onchecking theoillevel. Makesurethe ridingmower'sengine isoff, remove the ignition key,and NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the set the parkingbrake beforeremoving the shipping brace.Referto the tractoris observedfrom operator'sseat positionfacing forwardtowards thefront of tractor.
  • Page 102 Adjusting the Seat Toadjustthe positionof the seat,pull upandholdthe seatadjustmentlever. S lide the seatforwardor rearwardto the desired position;thenrelease the adjustment lever. M akesureseatislocked into positioninaseat-stop beforeoperating the tractor.SeeFigure 5. Beforeoperatingthe tractor, makesurethe seat isengagedin a seat-stop. Engage the parkingbrake.Standbehind the machine and pull backon seat until it clicksintoplace.
  • Page 103 Seat A djustment L ever Deck Lift Lever Brake Pedal flOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sseat positionfacingforwardtowardsthe frontof tractor. MeetsANSi S afetyStandards Craftsman T ractors conform to the safetystandard ofthe American National S tandards I nstitute(ANSI).
  • Page 104 ParkingBrakeLever Seat Adjustment Lever Tosetthe parkingbrake:Fullydepress t he brakepedal.Movethe Theseatadjustment l everislocatedbelowthe front/left of the seat.Thelever parkingbrakeleverintothe parkingbrakeposition.Release t he allowsforadjustment o f the foreandaft positionof the seat.Refer t o the Assembly brakepedalto allowthe parkingbrake to engage. sectionof the manualformoredetailedinstructions foradjustingthe seatposition. Torelease the parkingbrake: D epress t he brakepedalandthe Auto-drivepedal parkingbrakeleverwill moveout of the parkingbrakepositionon...
  • Page 105 Gasand Oil Fill-up IMPORTAfl# Your t ractorisshippedwith motoroil intheengine.However, you MUST check the oil levelbefore operating. B ecareful n ot tooverfill. Forinstructionsonhowto check the engineoil,referto Checking TheEngine Oilin the Service a ndMaintenance s ectionof thismanual. Gasoline Thegasoline tank islocatedunderthe hood.Donotoverfill. Useextreme carewhen handling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel machineindoorsor while the engine ishotor running.
  • Page 106 Theenginewill automatically s hut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) l everis Setting the Cutting Height movedinto the engaged (ON)positionwith the shift leverinReverse. Select t he heightpositionof the cuttingdeckbyplacingthe decklift leverin Ignition Switch anyof thedifferentcutting heightnotches on the rightsideof the fender. Adjustthe deckwheelssothatthey arebetweenl_-inchand1/2-inch a bove Theignition switchisactivated to startthe engine.Insertkeyintothe ignition the groundwhenthe tractorison asmooth, f lat surface suchasadriveway.
  • Page 107 DrivingTheTractor DoNOThold the key in the START position for longerthan ten seconds at a time. Doingso may causedamageto your engine's electric Avoidsuddenstarts, excessive speedandsuddenstops. starter. Afterthe enginestarts,deactivate the chokecontrol a ndplace the throttle Donot leavethe seatofthe tractor without first placingthe PTO (Blade control i n the FAST p osition.
  • Page 108 DrivingOnSlopes Mowing Referto the SLOPE GAUGE i nthe SafetyInstructions sectionofthe manual t o help determineslopes whereyoumayoperatethistractorsafely. Tohelpavoid bladecontactor athrown object injury,keepbystanders, helpers, c hildren andpetsat least75feet from the machinewhile it isin operation. S topmachineif anyoneentersthe area. Donot mow on inclines w ith a slopein excess o f 15 degrees(a riseof approximately2-1/2feet every 10feet).Thetractor could overturn and Thefollowing informationwill behelpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeckwith your causeseriousinjury.
  • Page 109 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Beforeperforming anytype of maintenance/service, d isengageall controls Follow the maintenance s chedule givenbelow.Thischartdescribes s ervice andstop the engine.Wait until all moving parts havecometo a complete guidelines only.Use the Service Logcolumn to keeptrackofcompleted stop.Disconnect sparkplug wire andground it againstthe engine to prevent maintenance t asks.Tolocate the nearest Parts &...
  • Page 110 ChangingEngine Oil Engine Maintenance Theengineoil shouldbechanged in the first 5hoursandthenevery50 hours or Checking the EngineOil onceaseason. Tochange the engineoil,proceed asfollows: Onlyusehighqualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIservice classification S F, S G, With engineOFF but still warm,disconnect sparkplugwire andkeepit away SH, o r SJ. S elect t he oil'sSAE viscosity gradeaccording to the expected operating from sparkplug.
  • Page 111 FuelFilter AirCleaner Theairfilter systemuses acylindrical c artridge. Remove t he fasteners (A)andthe air filter cover(B).SeeFigure 13. Gasolineanditsvapors are e×tremelyflammable andexplosive.Fire or explosioncan causesevereburns or death. Toremove the filter (C),lift the endof the filter andthenpullthe filter off the intake (D). Keep gasoline awayfrom sparks, o penflames,pilot lights,heat,andother Toloosen debris,gentlytap the filter onahardsurface.
  • Page 112 Muffler re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnect t he POSITIVE (Red) w ire to itsterminal first, followedbythe NEGATIVE (Black) w ire. Becertainthat the wiresareconnected to the correct t erminals; r eversing them couldchange the polarityandresultin damage to yourengine'salternatingsystem. Temperature of muffler andnearbyengine areasmay exceed150° F(65°C). Avoidcontactwith theseareas.
  • Page 113 Remain inthe operator's positionwith thecutting deckengaged for a Measure the distance fromthe front of the bladetip to the groundandthe minimumof twominutes,allowingthe underside of the cuttingdeckto rearof the bladetip tothe ground.Thefirst measurement takenshould be betweenlg" and_8" lessthanthe second measurement. Determine thoroughlyrinse. the approximate distance necessary for properadjustment a ndproceed, if Movethe tractor'sPTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position.
  • Page 114 Retighten the hexcapscrew on the left deckhanger b racket w hen proper adjustment i sachieved. Avoid pinchinginjuries. N everplaceyourfingers on the idlerspringor betweenthe belt and apulley while removingthe belt. Hex Cap Screw Figure 17 SeatAdjustment Referto theAssembly sectionof thismanual f or seatadjustmentinstructions. Figure18 Parking BrakeAdjustment Looking atthe cuttingdeckfrom the left sideof the tractor,locatethe bow-...
  • Page 115 JUllIIp Starting Remove t he bow-tiecotterpinsecuring the deckstabilizerrodto the deck. Slide the decklift rodfromthe mountingbracket o n the deckasshownin Figure 20. Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to ..
  • Page 116 CuttingBlades If the cutting edge of the bladehaspreviously b eensharpened,or if any metalseparationispresent,replacethe bladeswith new ones. Shutthe engineoffand removeignitionkeybeforeremoving the cutting blade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyour handsby usingheavy [g oveswhen graspng the bade. A poorly balancedbladewill causeexcessive vibration, maycausedamageto the tractor and/or result in personalinjury. Periodicallyinspect t he bladeand/orspindlefor cracksor damage, Testthe blade'sbalanceusingabladebalancer.
  • Page 117 Whileholdingthe belt andpulleytogether,rotatethe pulleyto the left. (:hanging the TransmissionDrive Belt Continue holdingandrotatingthe pulleyandbelt untilthe belt isfully rolled NOTE: Several components must be removed and special tools (i.e. air/ into the PTO pulley. impact wrench) in order to change the tractor's drive belt. Contact the nearest Parts &...
  • Page 118 Neverstore lawn tractor with fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated areaswherefuel fumes may reachanopen flame, spark,or pilot light ason a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gasappliance. PreparingTheEngine DrainingThe Fuel IM PORTANT: Fuel l eft inthe fueltank duringwarmweatherdeteriorates a nd Locate the fuel filter,whichis located on the left sideofthe engine,andmay will cause serious startingproblems.
  • Page 119 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 stale fuel. Filltank with clean,fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. Blockedfuel line. Replacethe fuel line and replacefuel filter. Faultysparkplug(s).
  • Page 120 777X46404 777D18558 777D17036 777D15654 777D18559 Ce.tersorcall1-800-366-PART(7278) if yo.want t ilepart i specmc tractor attachlnent_ lot yo.r Crattslnan tractoravailableat SearsStoresandService Cenlers. Seebelow for other u ,i_e_al atladlments al_o availahlem Descr|_tjon Stock Ho. BumperKit | 24011 777123592 WeightKit [ 24041 _. Weight | 24027 777D15546 777S33818...
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  • Page 122 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862...
  • Page 123 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Part No, Description Part No, Description Ref, Ref, 925-1649 Bulb Socket 783-06811-0637 Dash 747-05371 Fuel Tank Support 683-04619A-0691 Hood Assembly 747-05326 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 Dash support 710-04484 747-05398 Control 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .500...
  • Page 124 Craftsman Model 247.288862...
  • Page 125 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description Ref. 683-04334 756-04196A Shaft,Lift Engagement P ulley 712-04065 747-04857 Nut,Hex FlangeInsert Lock,3/8-16 Belt KeeperRodAssembly 714-04040 710-04484 Bow-TiePin,91, RH Screw,Hd.Tapp, 5 /16-18x .75 716-0106A 683-04195-0637 E-ring,.625Shaft Support BracketAssembly 720-0298 683-04649A-0637 Grip,Handle...
  • Page 126 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862 3s\_ 4°_ __\ \ \\\ _ 2s/_ 28 ! 41 _...
  • Page 127 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Part No. Description Part No, Description Ref, Ref, 617-04094 710-04484 Gear Assembly, Steering Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750 710-0643 712-04065 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5, Lock Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, GrF 710-1309 714-0162 Pin, Cotter, 5/32, 1.25 Screw, Mach, 5/16-18, 0.750...
  • Page 128 Craftsman Model 247.288862...
  • Page 129 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Part No, Description Ref, 710-04482 Hex Flange Bolt, 3/8-16 x .875 710-04484 Screw, Hd. Tapp, 5/16-18 x .75 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 925-05013 Seat Safety Switch 757-04145 Seat 926-0154 Push Mount Cable Tie 732-04035 Spring, Compress., 1.28 x 3.125...
  • Page 130 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862...
  • Page 131 Craftsman IViodel 247.288862 Ref. Description Part No. 683-04549-0637 MufflerShieldAssembly 710-0227 Screw,AB #8-180.500 710-04683A 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 132 Craftsman Model 247.288862 "31...
  • Page 133 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Ref, [ Part No, Description Ref, I Part No. Description 736-3040 Flat Washer, .406 x 1.920 x .060 918-04566 Transmission Drive Assembly 936-0185 Flat Washer, .375 X .738 X .063 17962 Plate Switch 725-04363 Switch Interlock 647-04266...
  • Page 134 Craftsman Model 247.288862 24 \ "58...
  • Page 135 Craftsman Model 247.288862 Ref. I Part Number Ref. I Part Number Description Description 738-04278 918-04865A Shoulder Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.50 Spindle Assembly, Pul 6.93 Dia 683-0254B 736-0262 Washer, Flat, .385 x .870 x .092 Bracket Assembly, Deck Hanger, LH 631-04288...
  • Page 136 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877=0869=G5 For IViodel 247.288862 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] 11 ,_ ..-/_. __ 1264 1263 552 _ 691 _ ion., 5 05 _-,'-_ ¢,_ 562 _ _" 1017_i_2_ _-'-._ _ i...
  • Page 137 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 186A 415A 1022 635_ i1029} 1026 _ 654 _ 53 ..
  • Page 138 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877-0869-G5 For IViodel 247.288862 13o 1 95 '_ _ 1270 1091 {{L# 276 <_') 1127 276 '-<_ 1266...
  • Page 139 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877=0869=G5 For IViodel 247.288862 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL 1265 UZ_--.. 305A -.. 7_', 305B 1139 _._, ,324 i 415 _// :!!!i!!--_ 78 _¢ 1005 '_f_ 1044...
  • Page 140 Craftsman Engine IViodel 331877-0869-G5 For IViodel 247.288862 1119 1051 <" 462 _; ,,,_/...
  • Page 141 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lO5 0 61_ _ , 104 _ 127 (_' 987 4_b 1266 _ ;_" 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1o22 691 _'7//' 1266 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 142 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 Ref, Ref, Description I Part I Part No, Description 794128 695408 Cylinder Assembly Kit-Idle Speed 399265 694918 Bushing/Seal Kit (Magneto Side) Pin-Float Hinge 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 696136 Valve-Float Needle 697188 Sump-Engine 695419...
  • Page 143 Craftsman Engine Model 331877-0869-G5 For Model 247.288862 Ref. Ref. I Part No. Description Description Part 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 697392 Pin-Counterweight Brush Set 497608 796448 Retainer (Fuel Pump) Gear-Pinion 796309 693713 Screen/Cup Assembly 795315 Armature-Magneto 698329 Harness-Wiring 691061 693167 Screw (Magneto Armature)
  • Page 144 Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288862 Ref, I Part No. Description 1091 691333 Cap-Limiter 1095 794152 Gasket Set-Valve 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator) 1127 695407 Screw (Float Bowl) 1139 796449 Washer (Fuel Pump) 1263 697124 Reed-Breather 1264 697104 Screw (Breather...
  • Page 145 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 146 (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 147 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY S TATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS ANDOBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS)
  • Page 148 10. Add-on o rmodified parts t hatare not e xempted bythe AirResources Board m ay not b eused. The use ofany non-exempted add-on o r modified parts b ytheultimate purchaser willbegrounds fordisallowing awarranty claims. MTD Consumer Group I nc willnotbeliable t o warrant failures ofwarranted parts c aused bytheuse ofanon-exempted add-on o rmodified part.
  • Page 149 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 150 SERVICIODEGARANT{A Paradetallesde la coberturade garanfiaobtenerla reparaci6no reemplazo,Ilameal 1-800-659-5917 o visite el sitio web: www.craftsman.com Entodosloscasos,sisepartede la reparaci6n o reemplazo e simposible, el equipo de equitaci6n sereemplazar& gratuitamente conelmismoo equivalente. Todos losde la anterior g arantia esnulasiseutiliza esteequipo de conducci6n m ientras queproporciona s ervicios c omerciales o Sialquila a otrapersona.
  • Page 151 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 152 • 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 153 • 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 154 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 155 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 156 15° Pendiente I5 ° Pendiente (DEMASIADO ESCARPADO) (ACEPTAR) • Figura1 Figura 2 "'" USO DE ESTE PENDiENTE DE CALIBRE PARA DETERrvIINAR SlUNA PENDIENTEES DEIVlASIADO E SCARPADO PARA UNA OPEBACION SEGURA! Para comprobar la pendiente, haga Io siguiente: Borrar esta p_gina y doble a Io largo de la linea discontinua. Localizar un objeto vertical sobre o detr_.sde la pendiente (un poste, un edificio, una valla, un _.rbol,etc.) Alinee cada lado de pendiente de calibre con el objeto vertical (consultar Figura 1 and Figura 2 ).
  • Page 157 ENVJO BRACE ELllVIINACI(SN IMPORTANTE: Su tractorseentregaconaceite 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 instrucciones sobrela cornprobaci6n del nivelde aceite. de encendido,y ponerel frenoantesde quitarla Ilavede envio. CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATER{A...
  • Page 158 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 cabledealimentacidn desconectado. Ajuste del asiento Paraajustarla posici6ndel asiento,firelohaciaarriba y sostengala palancade ajustedel asiento.Desliceel asientohaciaadelanteo haciaatr_.sa la posici6ndeseada;luego sueltela palancade ajuste.
  • Page 159 Levantela palancade la cubierta NOTA:Cualquierreferencia hechaen este manualal lado DERECHO o IZQUlERDOdel tractordebeentenderse tal como seobservadesde la posici6ndel operador. Curnple con los est_ndares de seguridad de ANSI Lasm_.quinas quitanievede Craftsman cumplen conlosest_.ndares de seguridad delinstituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales ( ANSI).
  • Page 160 FRENO DE ESTACIONAIVllENTO PALANCA DE AJUSTE DEL ASIENTO Paraajustarel frenode estacionarniento: completa- La palancade ajustedel asientose encuentradebajode la parte rnenteel pedalde freno.Moverla palancadel frenode frontal/izquierda del asiento.La palancaperrniteel ajuste de la parte estacionarniento en la posici6ndel frenode estaciona- delanteray la posici6nlongitudinal d el asiento.Consultela secci6nde rniento.Suelteel pedal del frenopara que el frenode la Asarnbleadel manualparaobtenerinstruccionesrn_.s detalladas estacionarniento a participar.
  • Page 161 • Llenarel dep6sitode combustibleal aire libreo en lugar bien LA PALANCA ventilado. CAMBIO • NuncaIleneen excesoel dep6sitode combustible.Lleneel La palancade cambiosest,. tanqueno m_.sde 1/2 pulgadapor debajode la basedel cuello situadaen el lado izquierdo d e la del tap6nde carga, paradejar espaciopara la expansi6ndel defensay tienetres posiciones, combustible.
  • Page 162 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 laspendientesconduzcahaciaarriba y haciaabajo, START.Sueltela Ilaveen la posici6nde encendidouna vez que el no de forrnatransversal.
  • Page 163 El frenode estacionarniento del tractor. AJUSTE DE LA ALTURA DE CORTE Activeel controldel estrangulador. Seleccionelaposici6ndealturadela plataforrnadecorternediantela Girea la izquierda l a Ilavede encendidoa la posici6ninicial. colocaci6nde la palancade levantarla cubiertaen cualquierade Despu_sde que el motorarranque,suelte la tecla. Se volver_, a la los diferentesrnuescasalturade corte en el lado derechode la ON(Normalo cortarel c_sped)posici6n.
  • Page 164 INVOLUCRAR A LOS BLADES se desplazar_, en la direcci6ndeseadasobrela basede la posici6nde la palancade carnbios. Participaci6n de la tornade fuerza(BladeEngage)lastransferencias de El tractorde cespedes Ilevadoa una paradapor la liberaci6nde energiaa la plataforrna de corteo de otto tipo(disponibiepot separado) la unidadde pedal y luego oprirnirel pedalde freno. los archivosadjuntos.Paraparticipar de las hojas,haga Iosiguiente: AI pararel tractor,por cuaiquierrnotivo,rnientrasqueen una superficie Moverla palancade controldel aceleradora la r_.pida (conejo)la...
  • Page 165 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 166 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 167 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 168 Fuel Filter Reernplace el filtro de combustible con un originalfiltro de reernplazo de equipo.ContactoSear'sal 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® • Mantengala gasolinalejosde chispas,llamas,lucespiloto,el para cornprarel originalde filtro de reernplazo del equipo. calor,y otras fuentesde ignici6n. Asegurelaslineasde combustible con las pinzas. • Cornpruebelaslineasde combustible,el tanque,la tapay los LIMPIADOR DE AIRE accesoriosconfrecuenciapara detectarrajaduraso escapes.
  • Page 169 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 170 LIIVIPIEZA DEL TRACTOR corte enganchadadurantedos rninutoscornornfnirno, p errni- tiendoque la parteinferiorde la plataforrna de corte selave a Si sederrarnacombustible o aceite sobrela rn_quina,debe Nrnpiarse rondo. de inrnediato. N Operrnitaque se acurnulendesechosalrededorde las Muevala potenciade arranque(enganchede cuchila) del tractor aletasde refrigeraci6n del motor,el ventiladorde refrigeraci6n de la a la posici6nOFF (apagado).
  • Page 171 Vuelvaa apretarel tornillohexagonal d e la izquierdasoportede la cubiertasuspensi6ncuandose Iograel ajusteadecuado. Ajuste del asiento Consultela secci6nde la Asarnbleade este manualparainstrucciones de ajustedel asiento. Freno de estacionarniento de ajuste Nuncaintenteajustar losfrenos cuandoel motorest,. funcionando. Siernpredesconectetornade fuerza,palancade carnbiose ponga Ien posici6nneutral,apagueel motory quitela Ilaveparaevitarel _arranque no deseado.
  • Page 172 4. Retire lacorrea (C) d ealrededor delapolea d el m otor del t ractor. Retirecon cuidadoel cablede tornade fuerzade la parte trasera V_ase lafigura. 19. de la plataforrna de corte al elirninarel clipde horquillaque Io sujeta.Retireel rnuelledel soporterueda Iocade la cubierta. Wase la figura.22.
  • Page 173 ARRANQUE CARGA Nuncasalte iniciar una bateriadaSadao congelados.Est_segurode Bateriasemitenun gas explosivodurantela carga. Cargade la los vehiculosno se tocan,y est_.nfuerade ignici6n. N opermitaque bateriaen un _.reabienventiladay mantenerselejosde una llama las abrazaderas de cable al tacto. abiertao pilotocomoen un calentadorde agua,estufa,homo, secadorade ropao de otros aparatosde gas. Conectarpositivo(+) paraenviarpor cable positivo(+)de la bateriadescargadade sutractor.
  • Page 174 CUCHILLAS DE CORTE Apagueel motor y quitela Ilavede encendidoantesde retirarla cuchillade corte (s) paraafilaro de sustituci6n.Protejasus rnanos _usando guantesgruesosa sujetar a hoja. Inspeccioneperi6dicarnente la hoja y / o husillode grietaso da_os, sobretododespu_sde haberIlegadoa un objetoextra_o.No Ihagafuncionarla rn_.quina hastaque se sustituir_.n los elernentos _da_ados.
  • Page 175 Retireconcuidadola cinta de cubierta de alrededorde las dos DE CAIVlBIAR LA CORREA DE CUBIERTA poleasdel husilloy lasdos poleaspoleatensorade la cubierta. Wase la figura. 25. Aseg_resede que apagueel motor,quitar la Ilavede encendido, Paracolocarla correanueva,ernpiezahaciendoque el cintur6n desconecte el cablede la bujfa(s) y tierracontrael motor paraevitar alrededorde las dos poleasexteriordel huso,cornose rnuestra involuntaria de partidaantesde quitarel cintur6n.
  • Page 176 Nuncaalmacenetractor de c_sped con combustibleen el tanque en un espaciocerradooen ,_reas conpocaventilaci6n, dondelosgases del combustiblepuedanalcanzar elfuego,chispaso unaluz piloto comolaque tienen algunoshornos,calentadoresde agua,secadores de ropa oalgun otro dispositivoagas. Extraiga labujiay viertauna(1)onzadeaceiteparamotorporelorifido Preparad6ndei motor delabujiaenelcilindro.Haga girarel motorvariasveces paradistribuirel IM PORTANTE: El c ombustible quequedaen eltanquecuandohatecalorse aceite.
  • Page 177 El motor no arranca Perilla de potencia de arranque (PTO) Coloque la perilla en la posicidn de desconexidn conectada. (OFF). No est.1 colocado el freno de mano. Coloque el freno de mano. Se ha desconectado el cable de las bujias. Conecte el cable alas bujias.
  • Page 178 Esta pagina se dej6 intencionalmente en blanco. Utilice esta pagina para tomar notas acerca de su tractor.
  • Page 179 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 180 (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 181 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 182 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 183 Felicitaciones por haber realizado una adquisici6n inteligente. El producto Craftsman® que ha adquirido esta diseSado y fabricado para brindar muchos aSos de funcionamiento confiable. Pero como todos los productos a veces puede requerir de reparaciones. Es en ese momento cuando...
  • Page 184 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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