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Craftsman 247.28901 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 17.5 hp 7 speed, shift-on-the-go 42" deck
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I:RAF rSMAN°
LAWN TRACTOR
17.5 HP
7 Speed,
Shift-on=the=Go
42" Deck
Model No. 247.28901
• Espanol,
P. 59
This product
has a low emission
engine
which operates
differently
from
previously
built engines.
Before
you start
the engine,
read and
understand
this Operator's
Manual.
Before
using this equipment,
read this manual
and follow
all safety
rules and operating
instructions.
For answers
to your questions
about
this product,
Call:
1-800=659=5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form No.769-05667B
(February 12,2010)

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  • Page 1 I:RAF rSMAN° LAWN TRACTOR 17.5 HP 7 Speed, Shift-on=the=Go 42" Deck Model No. 247.28901 • Espanol, P. 59 This product from previously understand Before using this equipment, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Brands...

  • Page 2: Engineoil

    Champion®RC12YC Engine: Briggs& StrattonI/C® © KCD IR LLC Off-Season Storage ... Trou bleshooting ... Labels ... Parts List ... Espafiol ... Service Numbers ... CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY Model Number: Serial Number: Dateof Purchase: Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber, Back Cover and dateof purchaseabove.

  • Page 3: California Proposition

    This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof California to cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    • Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationand excessivespeed. Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremoving grass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or debris,or makinganyadjustments. Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff blade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and removekey before dismounting. Use extracare whenloadingor unloadingthe machineintoa traileror truck. This machineshouldnot be drivenup or down ramp(s),becausethe machinecouldtip over,causingserious personalinjury.The machinemustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.
  • Page 5 CHILDREN Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatoris notalert to the presence of children.Childrenare often attractedto the machineand the mowing activity.They do notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat childrenwill remainwhereyou last sawthem. • Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand inwatchfulcare of a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator. • Be alert and turnmachineoff ifa childentersthe area. •...

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    General Service • Never run anengine indoors orina poorly ventilated exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless, • Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, blade(s) and allmoving parts h ave s topped. Disconnect plug wire and ground against the engine toprevent unintended starting. • Periodically check tomake s ure the blades come t ocomplete stop within a pproximately...

  • 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, operate DANGER-- Never carry passengers. DANGER-- Always look down and behind before and while backing WARNING-- Do not put hands or feet near rotating can amputate...

  • Page 8: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE %,==,= }==== %,==,== }=== }==,== }==== }=.== }==== 1> =,F=_ Dm m_ (... "'O & 1>-. "_--- --_ o 03 "o (-" CZ3 cL _._o...
  • Page 9 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADE(S) OFF. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND B EFORE AND WHILE BACKING. MOWING INREVERSE ISNOT RECOMMENDED. WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe personal safety and/or property of yourself and others.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Referto the Service& Maintenancesectionfor instructionson checkingtheoil level. Attaching the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Wash handsafter handling. Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE (Red) wireto its terminalfirst, followedby the NEGATIVE (Black)wire.
  • Page 11 Figure3 Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe center of the steering wheeland pushdownwarduntilit "clicks"intoplace. Attaching The Seat If the seatfor yourtractorwas notattachedat thefactory,refertothe followingsteps. NOTE: Forshippingreasons,seatsare eitherfastenedto the tractor seat'spivotbracketwith a plastictie, or mountedbackwardto the pivot bracket.Ineithercase,free the seatfrom its shippingpositionand removethe adjustmentknobfrom the bottomof seatbeforeproceed- ing with the instructionsbelow.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTsideof the tractoris observedfromoperator'sseat positionfacingforwardtowardsthe frontof tractor. CraftsmanTractorsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI). Figure5 SpeedControl Lever/ ParkingBrakeLever Throttle/choke control lever IgnitionSwitchModule Deck Lift Lever PTO Lever(Blade Engage) Cup Holder Shift Lever Clutch-BrakePedal Meets ANSi Safety Standards...

  • Page 13: Speed Control Lever

    SPEED CONTROL LEVER Thespeedcontrol lever,locatedon the left sideof the tractor'sdashconsole,allowsyouto regulatethe ground speedof the lawntractor.Touse, depressthe clutch- brakepedaland movethe leverout of the parkingbrake notchand forwardto increasethetractor'sgroundspeed. Whena desiredspeedhasbeen reached,releasethe leverintoan appropriatenotchto maintainthat speed. Toslow thetractor'sgroundspeed,depressthe clutch- brakepedaland movethe speedcontrollever rearward and releaseit intoa notch.

  • Page 14: Safety Interlock System

    Gas and Oil Fill=up iMPORTANT: Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil inthe engine. However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Be careful notto overfill. Forinstructionson howto checkthe engineoil, referto CheckingThe EngineOil in the Serviceand Maintenancesectionof this manual. Gasoline Thegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hood.Do notoverfill. Use extremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand the vaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machineindoors or whilethe engine is hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars, [ppes, and othersourcesof gn t on.

  • Page 15: Starting The Engine

    REVERSE CAUTION MODE Use extremecautionwhileoperatingthetractorin the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE.Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeand while backing.Do notoperatethe tractorwhenchildrenor othersare around.Stopthe tractorimmediately if someoneentersthe area. The REVERSE CAUTIONMODEpositionof the key switchmodule allowsthe tractorto be operatedin reversewith the blades(PTO) engaged. iMPORTANT: Mowingin reverseisnot recommended. Touse the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE: iMPORTANT: The operatorMUSTbe seatedinthe tractorseat.

  • Page 16: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE If youstrikea foreignobject,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark plug wire(s)and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage.Repairthe damagebeforerestartingand operating If the bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin thedisengaged(OFF) position. Turnthe ignition key counterclockwise to the STOPposition. Removethe keyfrom the ignition switchto preventunintended starting. DRIVING THE TRACTOR Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstops.

  • Page 17: Using The Deck Lift Lever

    A mulchkit canbe purchased,See the Replacement P arts& Attach- mentssectionof this manualfor moreinformation. USING THE DECK LIFT LEVER Toraisethe cuttingdeck,movethe deck lift levertothe left,then place it in the notchbest suitedfor yourapplication.Referto SettingThe CuttingHeightearlierin this Operationsection. MOWING Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobject injury,keepbystand- ers, helpers,childrenand pets at least 75 feet fromthe machine whileit is in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs. BeforeEachUse Engineoil level Mufflerarea and controls Fingerguard In the FirstFive Hours EngineOil Hood/Dash air vents Every 10 Hours...

  • Page 19: Engine Maintenance

    ENGINE MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification SF,SG,SH, or SJ, Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto the expectedoperatingtemperature. F ollowthe chart below. Althoughmulti-viscosity oils (5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting in coldweather,they will result in increasedoil consumption when usedabove32°RCheckyour engineoil levelmorefrequentlyto avoid possibleenginedamagefrom runninglowon oil. f'_older 32°F Oil Viscosity Chart...

  • Page 20: Air Filter

    Fuel Filter Gasolineand itsvaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire or explosioncan causesevereburnsor death. • Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, and otherignition sources. • Checkfuel lines, tank,cap, and fittingsfrequentlyforcracks or leaks.Replaceif necessary. • Beforereplacingthe fuelfilter,drain the fueltank as per the instructions below. • Do notdrain fuel whenthe engine ishot. Allowthe engine adequatetime to cool.
  • Page 21 Spark Plug Cleanareaaroundthe spark plug base.Do notsandblastspark plug,Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wire brushing and washingwith a commercialsolvent Removeand inspect t he spark plug.Checkgap to makesureit is set at .030".See Figure12. Electrode Porcelain _.030 (.76 mm) gap Figure12 Replacethespark plug (Champion®RC12YC) o nce a season. Muffler Temperature of mufflerand nearbyengineareasmayexceed 150 °...

  • Page 22: Cleaning The Engine And Deck

    CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK Anyfuel or oil spilledon the machineshouldbe wipedoff promptly.Do NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe coolingfins of the engine or on anyother partof the machine. IMPORTANT: The useof a pressurewasherto cleanyourtractoris NOT recommended. I t maycause damageto electricalcomponents, spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the engine. A screwplug can be foundon yourtractor'sdeck surfaceas seenin Fig.

  • Page 23: Cutting Deck Removal

    Figure15 Seat Adjustment Referto the Assemblysectionof this manualfor seat adjustment instructions. Parking Brake Adjustment Neverattemptto adjustthe brakeswhiletheengineis running.Always disengagePTO(bladeengagelever),moveshiftleverintoneutral position,stopengineand remove key to prevent u nintended starting. If thetractordoes notcome to a completestop whenthe brakepedal is completelydepressed,or if the tractor'srearwheelscan roll with the parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis in needof adjustment.Contactthe nearest Sears Service Center to haveyourbrakesproperlyadjusted.

  • Page 24: Jump Starting

    Removethe bow-tiecotterpin securingthe deck stabilizerrod to thedeck. Slidethe deck lift rodfrom the mountingbracketon the deck asseen in Fig. 18..,,_i_,_'_ ; k v_ ,_;_Z_ ¸, Figure18 Carefullyremovethe PTOcablefrom the rearof the cuttingdeck by removingthe bow-tiecotterpin which securesit. Removethe springfromthe deck idler bracket.See Fig. 19. PTOCable Figure19 10.
  • Page 25 If yourtractorhasnot been putinto usefor an extendedperiodof time, chargethe batteryas follows: Setyour batterychargerto delivera max of 10amperes. If yourbatterychargeris automatic,chargethe batteryuntilthe chargerindicatesthat chargingis complete.If the chargeris not automatic,chargefor no fewerthaneight hours. FUSE One 20 AMPfuse is installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto protect the tractor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecaused byexcessive amperage.

  • Page 26: Parking Brake Adjustment

    iMPORTANT: The V-beltfoundon yourtractoris speciallydesigned to engageand disengagesafely.A substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan be dangerousby notdisengagingcompletely.Fora properworking machine,useidentical equipmentbeltsas listedin the parts pagesof this Operator'sManual. Tochangeor replacethe deck belt on yourtractor,proceedas follows: Removethe deck as instructed e arlier inthis section. Removethe beltcoversfrom the spindlepulleysby removing the hexscrewsthat fastenthecoversto the deck.See Fig.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Engine

    Neverstorelawntractorwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan open flame,spark, or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT: F uelleft in thefuel tank duringwarm weatherdeterio- ratesand will causeseriousstartingproblems. To preventgumdepositsfromforminginside the engine'scarburetor and causingpossiblemalfunction of theengine,thefuel systemmust be eithercompletely emptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a stabilizerto preventdeterioration.

  • Page 28: Need More Help

    Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageleverengaged. Parkingbrakenotengaged. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. Throttlecontrollevernot in correctstarting position. Chokenotactivated Fueltank empty,or stale fuel. Blockedfuel line. Faultyspark plug(s). Engineflooded. Enginerunserratically Unit runningwith CHOKEactivated. Sparkplugwire(s) loose. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel. Ventin gas cap plugged. Wateror dirt in fuel system. Dirtyair cleaner.
  • Page 29 777X41984 777D14478 777123364 REF: 751 B278826 777S30503 777S30018 777S33583 (QTY 2) 777D14488 777123366 777122773 777X43688 DONOT USE US50B FUEL STEERIN6 WHEEL CONTNNiNG MQ_E MOUNTING HARDWARE THAN USHANQI UNDER CAP, BEFORE OPERATION SECURE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT A CCORDING TOM_HUAL (QTY 2) 777D14507 (QTY 2) 777D14481 777122454 777122479...
  • Page 30 Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model 247.28901...
  • Page 31 710-3144 Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16 711-0736 Ferrule, 1/4-20 x 1.00 712-04065 Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 3/8-16 714-04040 Hair Pin Clip 936-0133 Flat Washer, .411 x 1.25 x .lO0 247.28901 Description Ref, 750-04465 783-04862 710-0604A 710-0895 712-04063 731-04945 783-04892B-0637 746-04364...
  • Page 32 Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model 247.28901...
  • Page 33 PTO Spring, Extension 936-0171 Washer, Flat, 7/16 736-0322 Washer, Flat, .450 x .250 x .164 738-04237A Shoulder 741-04119A PTO Bearing 946-04173B Deck Engagement 725-04439 12v. Solenoid 247.28901 Description Ref, 756-04196A 747-04857 710-04484 683-04195-0637 683-04601-0637 710-0134 710-3008 .625 x .175:3/8-16 712-04063 712-04064...
  • Page 34 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel 247.28901...
  • Page 35 Cap, 1.25 x .16 748-04065-0637 Steering, 748-04068 Spacer, .710 ID x .125 OD x .56 750-04418 Spacer, .322 ID x .625 OD x .21 783-04644 Stabilizer 247.28901 Ref, Description Steering Screw, 5/16-18 Shaft, 5/8 Spline x 21.86 Block Plate, Gear Segment Part No,...
  • Page 36 Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model 247.28901...
  • Page 37 Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model Ref, 247.28901 Part No. Description 710-04483 Screw, 1/4-20 x .500 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 710-0599 Screw Pan Torx Head, 1/4-20 x .500 731-04591A Cup Holder 736-0607 Lock Washer, 5/16 783-0458704043 Fender 783-04843-0637 Lift Adjuster Bracket...
  • Page 38 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel 247.28901...

  • Page 39: Muffler

    Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model Ref, I 247.28901 Description Part No. 683-04549 Muffler Shield Assembly 710-0227 Screw, AB #8-18 0.500 710-04683 Tap Screw, 3/8-16 1.000 710-0642 Tap Screw, 1/4-20 0.750 710-1314A Screw, Socket Head, 5/16-18 x .750 712-0271 Sems Nut, 1/4-20...
  • Page 40 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel 247.28901...
  • Page 41 Extension, 732-0459C Spring Extension, 732-0716D Spring Extension, 735-0239 Foot Pad, 4.0 LONG 736-0242 Bell Washer, 747-04969 Belt Keeper 747-05186 Variable Speed 247.28901 Description Ref, 747-05188 Drive Assembly 747-05243 948-0334 750-0566A 750-0802 954-04249 954-04265 756-04432 783-04536B-0637 x .625 783-04595A x .75 956-04015A X .375 DIA.
  • Page 42 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel 247.28901 55 _ 54\_ _<sl...
  • Page 43 732-04727 Torsion Spring, 936-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 936-0176 Flat Washer, .265 x 9.38 x .120 736-0187 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06 736-0225 Flat Washer, .5/8 Int. Tth. 247.28901 Description Ref, 736-0262 736-0362 738-04146 738-04162A 738-04166 942-04308 747-04530 747-04944B...
  • Page 44 Engine Model 31C707-1346-B1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 404 O 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 691 _(/_ 842 < 868 _) 617 _ For Model 247.28901 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1044 24i_ 146 : _i) 1 1270 _ _ _,-- f %_ _,7\ I_'+;ts _Yy_ ,h:_'!>,,,...
  • Page 45 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707=1346=B1 For IViodel 247.28901 842 q# 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1022 524 O 238 © 1022 1034",_ 1029 1023_ 1022 654_...
  • Page 46 Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346-B1 For Model 247.28901 1251 1141 I Io8_ 987 _ I m_, 1091 _: _:_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 127 (I) o17_ 1266 I 987 _ 633 _i?_ 105 i_ 217_...
  • Page 47 Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346-B1 For Model 247.28901 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1267 1o4o 415A \ " " "/ l, ¢ 1oo5 1044 1051 <_,...
  • Page 48 Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707=1346=B1 80,"__/_ 510_1051 For IViodel 247.28901 1119 5o_ii 1054...
  • Page 49 Gasket-Intake 6921371_? 796081 Gasket-Intake 690227 Stud (Carburetor) 691148 Screw (Intake Manifold) 691003 Screw (Flywheel 793610 Kit-Idle Mixture 690718 Screw (Throttle For Model 247.28901 Ref, Description Kit (Magneto Side) Side) Head Head) Drain (Standard) (.020" Oversize) Rod) (Intake) (Exhaust) Guard) 305A...

  • Page 50: Air Filter

    Hose-Clamp 691620 Pin-Cotter 692012 Crank-Governor 692138±A Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold) Seal-Choke/Throttle 699813 Shaft) Spring/Seal 698779A Shaft) 691909 Boot-Spark For Model 247.28901 Description Ref, Assembly Armature) Crank) Cleaner Cartridge Control Lever) Tube (For Replace- Crank Control Lever) Passage (Use with 850)
  • Page 51 I127 1263 1264 1266 1266A 1267 1270 1329 1330 1 EngineGasket Set * ValveGasket Set A Carburetor Overhaul Kit For Model 247.28901 Description Part No. Guide-Push 690822 Label-Emissions (Available a Briggs & Stratton Dealer) 698368 Plate-Trim 698139 Screw (Flywheel) 691265...
  • Page 52 250 hours of actual engine running time. to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time. lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, rating would equate to 10 to 12 years. the relative level of emissions...
  • Page 53 Sears Brands Management and the United States Environmental Emission Control System Warranty EMISSIONCONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGEISAPPLICABLE TO CERTI- FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDIN CALIFORNIAIN 1995ANDTHEREAF- TER,WHICHARE USEDINCALIFORNIA,ANDTO CERTIFIEDMODEL California and United The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARD),U.S.EPAand Searsare pleased to explainthe EmissionControlSystemWarrantyon your modelyear2000and latersmalloff-roadengine(SORE).In California,newsmall off-roadengines mustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards.Elsewherein the UnitedStates, newnon-road,spark-ignition enginescertifiedfor modelyear 1997and latermustmeetsimilar standardsset forth bythe U.S.EPA.Sears mustwarrantthe emissioncontrol systemon your...
  • Page 54 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA 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 55: 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 56 Congratulations on makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ productis designedand manufactured for yearsof dependableopera- tion. But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to time.That's whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcansave youmoneyand aggravation. Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: * Expert service byour 10,000professional r epairspecialists o Unlimitedserviceand no chargefor partsand laboron all coveredrepairs o Product replacement up to $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed...
  • Page 57 Operaci6n segura Practicas Etiquetas De Seguridad ... Asamblea ... Operacion de ... De Servicio y Mantenimiento de ... Cuandose explotany mantienende acuerdocon todas lasinstruccionessuministradas, e n caso de cualquierparte no fungiblesde este equipo de montarfalla debidoa un defectode materialo manode obradurantedosa_osa partirde la fechao la compra,Ilameal 1-800-659-5917 para organizarde formagratuitareparaci6nen el hogar.
  • Page 58 La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones irnportantes de seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar poneren peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras personas.Lea y sigatodas lasinstruccionesde este manualantes de poneren funcionarniento esta rn_.quina. Si no respetaestas instrucciones podria provocarlesionespersonales.Cuandoveaeste sirnbolo,i presteatenci6na la advertencia! PROPOSICION 65 DE CALIFORNIA El escapedel motorde este producto,algunosde sus cornponentes...
  • Page 59 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento sinvigilancia. A pague siernprelascuchillas, c oloqueel frenode rnano,detengael motory retirela Ilaveantesde bajarsedel vehiculo. • Tengasurnocuidadoal cargaro descargar la rn_.quina e n un rernolque o carni6n.Estaunidadno debeconducirse en ascensoo descensode rarnpas, p orquepodrialadearsey provocar lesiones personales graves.En las rarnpas la rn_.quina s e debeernpujar rnanualrnente p aracargarlao descargarla correctarnente.
  • Page 60 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. Si est,.instalado, el "ModoPrecauci6n Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, rnientras que lospaseos a la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay ni_osu otraspersonas presentes. • Mantenga a losni_osalejadosde losrnotores en rnarcha o calientes. Pueden sufrirquernaduras c onun silenciador c aliente.
  • Page 61 • Reviselos pernosde rnontajede la(s)cuchilla(s)y del motor a intervalosfrecuentes para verificarque est_n bienapretados. Adern_.s, inspeccionevisualrnente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade da_os(por ejernplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, etc.). Reernplace la(s) cuchilla(s)Onicarnente conlas cuchillas de fabricantesde equiposoriginales(O.E.M.)listadasen este manual.El usode piezasque no curnplencon lasespecifi- cacionesdel equipooriginal podriatenercornoresultadoun rendirniento incorrectoy adern_.s poneren riesgola seguridad. Lascuchillasde las podadorassonrnuyafiladas.Envuelvala cuchillao utiliceguantesy extremelas precaucionescuando efectOe rnantenirniento.
  • Page 62 S[IVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&ginarepresenta y describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en la m_quinaantesprocurarpara reuniry operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR leido, entienda, PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Nunca transporte ® PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Retroceda lentamente.
  • Page 63 GUiA DE PENDIENTE c)._ FT'I <: m° ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili ililililili...
  • Page 64 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADE(S) OFF. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND B EFORE AND WHILE BACKING. MOWING INREVERSE ISNOT RECOMMENDED. ADVERTENCIA Este simbolo seRalaa cabo las instrucciones de segu- ridad importantesque, si no se siguen, podria poner en peligro la seguridad personal y / o la propiedad de si mismo y los dem,_s.Lea y siga las instrucciones en...
  • Page 65 IMPORTANTE: Su tractorse entregaconaceite de motoren el motor.Sin embargo,debe cornprobarel nivelde aceiteantes de operar.Consultela secci6nde ServMoy Mantenirniento para obtener instrucciones sobrela cornprobaci6n del nivelde aceite. CONEXION DE LOS CABLES PROPOSlCION 65 DE CALiFORNiA Postesde la bateria,terrninales y accesoriosreladonados,con- fienen plornoy cornpuestos de plorno,sustanciasqueen el Estado de Californiapor causarcancery daSosreproducfivos.
  • Page 66 QUE UNE EL VOLANTE Si el volantede su tractorno Ileg6adjunta,el hardwarede la colocaci6nse ha embaladoen el volante,por debajode la tapadel volante.Concuidadola tapa de la palancadel volantey quitarel hardware. Conlas ruedasdel tractor,apuntandodirectamente haciadelante, colocarel volantesobreel eje de direcci6n. Coloquela arandela(con la parteahuecadahaciaabajo) sobreel volantey seguracon el tornillohexagonal.
  • Page 67 NOTA:Cualquierreferenciahechaen este manualal lado DERECHO o IZQUlERDO del tractordebe entenderse tal como se observa desdela posici6ndel operador. Cumple con los est_ndares Lasm_.quinas quitanievede Craftsman cumplen conlosest_.ndares de seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI). Figure5 de seguridad de ANSI...
  • Page 68 DE VELOCIDAD La palancade controlde velocidad,ubicadoen el lado izquierdodel tablerodel tractorde la consola,le perrnite regularla velocidadbajadel tractordel c_sped.Para usarlo,presioneel pedalde freno-ernbrague y mover la palancade la rnuescade frenode estacionarniento y haciadelantepara aurnentarla velocidaden tierra del tractor.Cuandola velocidaddeseadase ha Ilegadoa sol- tar la palancaen una rnuescaadecuadapara rnantener esavelocidad.
  • Page 69 CARGA DE ACEITE Y GASOLINA Aceite IMPORTANTE: S u tractorse enviacon aceiteen el motor.Sin embargo,usted DEBEcontrolarel nivelde aceiteantesde hacerlo funcionar.Vea la secci6n"Servicioy Mantenimiento". Gasolina Tengamuchocuidadoal trabajarcon gasolina.La gasolinaes suma- menteinfiamabley sus vaporespuedencausarexplosiones.Nunca carguecombustibleen la m_.quina en un espaciocerradoo cuandoel motorest,. calienteo en marcha.Apaguecigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde combusti6n.

  • Page 70: Reverse Caution Mode

    SISTEMA DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD El sisternade bloqueode seguridadest&dise_adopara la operaci6n seguradel tractor.Si este sisternanuncadeja de funcionarcorrecta- rnente,no opere el tractor,contacteinrnediatarnente con su Sears Parts & RepairServiceCenter. • El sisternade bloqueode seguridadirnpideel arranquedel vehiculoa rnenosque el frenode estacionarniento y se dedica a la tornade fuerza (Blade Engage)palancaest,.

  • Page 71: Paro Del Motor

    ARRANQUE DEL MOTOR No hagafuncionarel tractor,si el sistemade bloqueono funciona correctamente. E stesistemarue diseSadopara su seguridady protecci6n. NOTA: Refi_rasea la gasolinay el aceite hastacompletarlas instruc- cionesanteriormente en esta secci6n. Insertela Ilavedel tractoren el interruptor de encendido. Colocarla toma de fuerza (Blade Engage)palancaen la posici6n OFFdesconectadoposici6n0.

  • Page 72: Uso De La Cubierta

    La palancade carnbiosen puntornuerto. Reinicieel motor. Coloquela palancade control de velocidaden la posici6nrn_.s altavelocidad. Ernbrague-pedaldefrenocornpletarnente. Pisarel ernbrague-pedal de freno. Coloquela palancade control de velocidaden la posici6n deseada. Coloquela palancade carnbiosen cualquierade avanceo retro- ceso,y seguirlos procedirnientos norrnalesde funcionarniento. CONDUCCION EN LAS LADERAS Refierenal anchode la pendienteen la seguridadde las pr_.cticas de operaci6nirnportante secci6ndel manualparaayudara deterrninar zonasde laderadondepuedeoperar el tractorcon total seguridad.
  • Page 73 CORTAR Paraayudara evJtarel contactocon la cuchJlla o una lesJ6n en el objetolanzado,Mantenga a losespectadores,losayudantes, los niSosy las rnascotaspor Io rnenos75 piesde distanciade la rn_.quina rnientras est,. en funcionarniento. P aradade la rn_.quina, si alguienentraen el _.rea. La siguienteinforrnaci6n ser_. Q tilcuandose utilizala plataforrnade corte con sutractor: Plande su patr6nde corte para evitarla descargade rnateriales hacialas carreteras, a ceras,transeQntes, etc.Adern_.s, evite material...
  • Page 74 Antes de realizar cualquier tipodernantenirniento loscontroles yparar e l motor. Espere h asta quetodas laspiezas rn6viles b an Ilegado a unaparada cornpleta. Desconecte elcable de labujfa ytierra contra elmotor p araevitar elarranque nodeseado. Siernpre u segalas deseguridad durante e lfuncionarniento o eneldesernpeSo delosajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 75 iVlANTENIIVllENTODEL MOTOR Comprobar el aceite del motor $61oel uso de aceite de alta detergenteseevalu6la calidadcon la clasificaci6nde servicioAPI SF,SG,SH, o SJ. Seleccione el aceitede gradode viscosidadSAEde acuerdocon de la ternperatura de funcionarniento. S iga la tabla de abajo. Aunquevarios de los aceitesde viscosidad(5W20,10W30,etc) rnejorarla partida en clirnafrio, que se traducir_, e n el consurno de petr61eo aurnenta cuando...
  • Page 76 Las piezas derecarnbio debe s er larnisrna einstalados rnisrna posiciSn que las piezas originales. Sise derrarna combustible, espere hasta q ue seevapora antes dearrancar elmotor. Antes dereernplazar elfiltro decombustible, decombustible. DeIocontrario, elcombustible provocar unincendio ouna explosi6n. Paradrenar el combustible: Localiceel filtro de combustible, q ue setransfierenen el lado izquierdodel motorentreel tanquede combustible y el carburador, y puedeserconectadoal motorcon una correade ernpate.Cortarla correade la corbata,si est,.

  • Page 77: Limpieza Del Motor

    Silenciador Temperature of mufflerand nearbyengineareasmayexceed 150 ° F (65°0).Avoidcontactwith these areas. Inspeccioneperi6dicamente el silenciador,y reemplazar si es necesario.Piezasde repuestopara el silenciador debe ser el mismoe instaladoen la mismaposici6nque las piezasoriginales. LIMPIEZA DEL MOTOR Noutiliceaguaparalimpiarlaspiezasdel motor.Elaguapuede contaminar e l sistema de combustible. Utiliceun cepilloo un pasoseco. Diariamente o antes de cada uso,limpiarde hierba,paja o desechosacumulados en el motor.Mantenerla vinculaci6n, l a primavera,y los controlesde limpieza.
  • Page 78 Untornillode cierrese puedeencontraren la superficiede la cubierta de sutractorcornoseve en la figura. 12.Este complernento se puede reernplazar c on un puertode aguaspara serutilizadocornopartede un sisternadisponiblepor separadola cubiertade lavado. El sisternade lirnpiezade cubierta,se utilizar_, p araenjuagarlos recortesde c_spedde la parteinferiorde la cubiertay evitar la acurnulaci6n de sustanciasquirnicascorrosivas.

  • Page 79: Ajuste Del Asiento

    AJUSTE DEL ASIENTO Consultela Configuraci6n de la Asarnbleayen la secci6nde este manualpara instruccionesde ajustedel asiento. FRENO DE ESTACIONAMIENTO Nunca intente ajustar l osfrenos cuando elmotor est& funcionando. Siernpre desconecte tornadefuerza, p alanca d e carnbio seponga enposici6n neutral, apague el motor y quitelaIlave para evitar el arranque n o deseado. Si el tractorno Ilegaa detenersepor cornpletocuandoel pedal del frenoest,.
  • Page 80 Retirecon cuidadoel cablede tornade fuerza de la partetrasera de la plataforrna de corte al elirninarel clip de horquillaque Io sujeta.Retireel rnuelledel soporte ruedaIocade la cubierta, V_asela figura. 18. PTOCable Figure18 10. Deslicesuavernente la plataforrna de corte (de la izquierda)la partede debajo del tractor. NEUM._TICOS No sobrepasarnuncala presi6nrn_.xirna de infladoque apareceen la paredlateralde la Ilanta.

  • Page 81: Cuchillas De Corte

    CUCHILLAS DE CORTE Apagueel motory quitela Ilavede encendidoantesde retirarla cuchillade corte (s) paraafilaro de sustituci6n.Protejasus rnanos usandoguantesgruesosal sujetarla hoja. Inspeccione peri6dicarnente la hojay / o husillode grietaso da_os, sobretododespu_sde haberIlegadoa un objetoextra_o.Nohaga funcionar la rn_.quina h astaquese sustituir_.n l oselernentos da_ados. Paraquitarlas hojas, hagaIo siguiente.
  • Page 82 Paracolocar la correanueva,empiezahaciendoque el cintur6n alrededorde lasdos poleasexteriordel huso,como se muestra en la figura.21. Luego,la cinta de rutaalrededorde lasdos polinespoleasde la cubiertacomose muestraen la figura.21. Polea husillo Protector de la correa Deck Idler Pulley Figure 21 Volvera apretarla barraposeedordel cintur6naflojadoantes. Volvera montarla cinta de losguardiasde retirarseantes.
  • Page 83 Nuncaalmacenetractorde cespedconcombustibleen el tanque en un espaciocerradoo en _.reas conpoca venfilaci6n, d onde los gases del combustiblepuedanalcanzarel fuego,chispaso una luz pilotocomo la que tienenalgunoshornos,calentadores de agua, secadoresde ropao algQn otto disposifivoa gas. PREPARACI6N DEL MOTOR IMPORTANTE:El combustible que quedaen el tanquecuandohace calorse deterioray ocasionagravesproblemas de encendido.
  • Page 84 El motorno arranca Perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)conectada. Noest&colocado elfreno de mano. Se ha desconectadoel cable de lasbuj[as. La palancade controldel reguladorno est_ en la posici6nde arranquecorrecta. Nose ha activadoel cebador El dep6sitode combustibleest_ vac[o o el combustiblese ha echadoa perder. La I[neadel combustibleest&bloqueada. Las buj[asnofuncionan correctamente.
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  • Page 87 Busque el periodo de duraci6n 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 Brands Management Corporation ponen esta informaci6n a disposici6n...
  • Page 88 Sears Brands Management y la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) Declaraci6n de garantia del sistema de control de emisiones LA COBERTURA DE LA GARANTJA DE CONTROLDE EMISIONESES APLIOABLE A LOS MOTORES CERTIFICADOS COMPRADOSEN CALIFOR- NIA EN 1995Y POSTERIORMENTE, QUESE UTILIZANENCALIFORNIA, Declaraci6n de garanfia sobre defectos en el control de emJsiones El Consejode RecursosAmbientalesde California(CARB),la EPA(Agencia de Protecci6n Ambientalde los EE.UU.)y Searstienenel gusto de explicarla...
  • Page 89 DECLARACION FEDERAL y/oDECALIFORNIA SUS DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES 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 para cumplircon las regulacionesde motoresde encendidopor chispa para todoterrenopeque_osde laAgencia de Protecci6nMedioambiental d e los Estados...

  • Page 90: Piezas Garantizadas

    8. Durante latotalidad del periodo de garantia de piezas bajo g arantia suficiente para satisfacer 9. Cualquier pieza de reemplazo se podr_ usar para e lcumplimiento elpropietario. Dicho uso no reducir_ las obligaciones 10. No sepodr_n usar piezas adicionales nimodificadas El u so d ecualquier pieza adicional omodificada...
  • Page 91 Felicitaciones por haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El productoCraftsman@ que ha adquiridoest_ dise_adoy fabricado para brindarrnuchosa_osde funcionarniento confiable.Perocorno todoslos productosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones.Esen esernornentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara reparaciones le puedeahorrardineroy problernas. A continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosen el Acuerdo: • Servicio experto prestadopor nuestros10,000especialistas en reparaciones profesionales •...
  • 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...

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