26.0 hp,54" mower electric start automatic transmission (72 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.288670
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(El0). Et uso de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanoI (El0) anular_ la garantia del producto. Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U,S.A, Visit our Craftsman website:www, sears.comicraftsman bytheengine -As rated m anufacturer 440410 Rev. 1...
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AssemblyiP re-Operation ......Troubleshooting ........Operation ..........Sears Service ......Back Cover Maintenance Schedule ......Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY FOR THREE YEARS from the date of purchase, atl non-expendable parts of this riding equipment are warranted against...
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_kDANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects, Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In orderto preventacciden- Never direct discharged material toward tal starting when setting up, transporting, anyone.
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!1, S LOPE OPERATION Never carry children, even with Slopes are a maior factor related toloss of blades shut off. They may fal! off and control andt_p-over accidents, which c an be seriously injured or interfere with safe result insevere Hljury ordeath. O peration machine operation.
Keep t henozzle i ncontact with therim If you strike a foreign object, stop and ofthe fuel t ank orcontainer opening at inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, all t imes u ntil fuehng iscomplete. Do not before restarting. useanozzle l ock-open devrce.
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons Congratulations on maktng a smart purchase. and -_Tpe: Unleaded Regular ','our new Craftsman,_ product is designed Oil Type SAE 10W30(above 32°F) and manufactured for years of dependable API-SG-SL) SAE 5W30(betow 32C"F) operation. But like all products, it may require...
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aN parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
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TO INSTALL MOWER 2. Assemble front gauge wheel ON) to front of mower. 1. Set parking brake lever lower attachment lift lever • Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold, Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, then release parking brake lever.
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4. Slide mower under tractor. Pivot the integrated washer end of anti- sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket Bnng belt forward and check belt for on nght side of mower. Insert integrated proper routing in all mower pulley grooves. washer end of bar into hole in rear mower NOTE.
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InstalIBeltOn EngineClutch Pulley (M) Disengage belt tension (K) from locking bracket (L). • Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M). IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout- ing in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers. Rear Lift Link(S) D. R_ght Side Rear Mower Bracket U.
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE I#/CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were over-_nflated Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for sh;pping purposes, Correct wish to assure that you receive the best tire pressure _s _mportant for best cutting performance satisfaction from...
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or In literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I',,I REVE.RSE NEUTRAL HIGH CHOKE FAST SLOW [GNIT1ON SWITCH I.II.I E_GINE REVERSE ENGINE ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to fam=lianze yourself with the locations various controls and adjustments. Save th_s manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American...
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The operation ofany tractor canresult inforeign o bjects thrown into the eyes, whtch c anresult insevere eye damage, Always wear s afety g lasses oreye shields while operating your t ractor orperforming any adjustments orrepairs. Werecommend standard safety glasses orawide vision s afety mask w orn over s pectacles.
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TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The cueing height range is approximately 1" to 4". The heights are measured from the The d_rect{on and speed of movement ground to the blade tip with the engine not run- controlled by the forward and reverse dnve ning.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES TO OPERATE ON HILLS ,_WARNING: Do not drive up or down Disengage attachment clutch control. hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not h_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower drive across any slope. Use the slope guide w_thout either the entire grass catcher, provided at the back of this manual.
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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER CAUTION' Alcohol blended fuels (called Service reminder shows the tota{ number gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) of hours the engine has run and flashes to attract moisture whtch leads to separation indicate that the engine or mower needs ser- and formatlo n of acids d urt ng storage.
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PURGE TRANSMISSION 6. Insert key rnto ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release d_LCAUTION: Never engage or disengage key as soon as engine starts. Do not run freewheel lever while the engtne Is running. starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute.
MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should used for trimming.
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TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Whentheengineisrunn_ngwiththelgnlhon BRAKE OPERATION switch in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to by the operator to shift into reverse should stop at highest speed...
TOCLEAN B ATTERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of op- Corrosion and dirt o nthe battery and termi- eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. nals can cause the battery to "leak"...
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CLEAN AIR SCREEN AIR FILTER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff Your engine will not run properly using a to prevent engine damage from overheating. d_rty a_r filter. Service paper cartridge every Clean w_th a wire brush or compressed a_r to two months or every 25 hours of operation, whichever...
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CLEANING • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive. ,i_ CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts Clutchlbrake pedal ._-i ;...
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WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 3, Place at[achment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. 5. Make sure the blades and ali moving parts have completely stopped.
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TO LEVEL MOWER 4. If adjustment is necessary, see steps 2 Make sure tires are properiy inflated to the and 3 in Visual Adjustment instructions PSI shown on tires, tf tires are over or under above. inflated, it may affect the appearance of your 5.
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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 2. Disconnect clutch wtre harness (A). 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage 3. Remove anti-rotation hnk (B) on right side parking brake.
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TO CHECK BRAKE TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT- TERY If tractor requires mere than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a _kWARNING: Lead-ac=d batteries gener- level, dry concrete or paved surface, then ate explosive gases.
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REPLACING BA'I-FERY TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY _WARNING: Do notshort batteryterminats 1. Raise hood, by altow_ng a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. 2. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Before connecting battery, remove metal 3, Stand in front of tractor.
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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage ENGINE at the end of the season or if the tractor will FUEL SYSTEM not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent _WARNING: Never store the tractor with gum deposits from forming in essential...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center I PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engine not 'CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" _n Operat;en sectton Wa=t severaJ m_nutes before Engine flooded.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION ........Engine clicks Weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace battery will not start Corroded battery terminals Clean battery terminals Loose or damaged w_rmg Check all wlrtng Faulty solenotd or starter Check/replace...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cat - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade- Replace blade T_ghten blade bolt cutting Mower deck not Ievel Level mower dec_ Clean underside of mower Bultdup of grass, Ieaves, and trash under mower, housing...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Battery will not Bad battery cell(s} 1 ! Replace bakery. charge Poor cable connections Check/clean all connections Faulty regulator (if so equipped)_ Replace regulator• Faulty allernator.
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious Injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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_PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o [a muerte. • No maneje la m&qu_na s_ no t_ene la trampa _DVERTENCIA: S_empre desconecte et alam-...
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• Escoger una veloctdad demarcha baja d e • Nunca permitir que nir_os u o[ras personas mode que n o sea necesario pararse ocamb_ar est6n dentro del equlpo per remoicar. estando enuna p endiente • En pendientes, el peso del equtpo remolcado •...
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• Mantener la maqurna libre de hterba, holas • Las cucNlas det cortac6sped son afiladas u otros residues acumulados. L_mp_ar Envo_ver la cuchilla, ponerse guantes y porter salp_caduras de ace_te o carburante y quitar la m&xtma atenc_6n cuando se hacen opera- crones en elias.
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Segadora Rueda Delantera De La Segadora (2) Conjunto '-" de eslabones (1) Perno (5) 1-3/16" de |evantamiento (t) 1-1/4" Arandela traseros Arandela (1) Abrazadera L"" pequeSo de retenci6n (1) 3/8-16" ([..-_" 1"} (t) Eslabones (1) Rueda Tuerca de levantamiento delanteros (5) Abrazadera grande...
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Su tractor nuevo ha side montado en la fabrlca con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se hen men- tado per razones de envio. Para asegurarse que su tractor funcione en forma adecuada y segura todas )as partes y los artlculos de ferretefia que se monten tienen que ser apretados en forma segura.
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PR ECAU CIO NLa palanca de levantam_ento GIRE EL VQLANTE HACIA LA IZQUIERDA estaacclenadapor resorte Sost#ngalaflrmemente Y UBIQUE LA CORTADQRA DE CESPED apretada, bajefa lentamente yenganche{a enla EN SU LUGAR pos_c_6n mas baja, La palanca de levantam_ento • Gire el votante completamente hac_a encuentra...
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Haga oscilar el extremo Ja arandela integrada de la barra antibalanceo (S) hacla la escuadra de la plataforma de la cortadora de cesped en el lado derecho de la cortadora. lnserte el extremo con la arandela mtegrada fa barra en el agujero de la escuadra trasera de la cortadora...
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Levante la esqulna trasera de ta cortadora Muevase hasta el lado _zqu_erdo de la coda- cesped y ubtque la ranu ra en el conjunto de es- dora e _nsepLe un resorte de retenc{Sn grande i&bones sobre I&chavetaen laescuadratrasera (G) a trav6s del agu]ero del eslab6n deiantero de la cortadora (D};...
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REVISION PRESION LLANTAS t/f'LISTA DE REVtS Ilantas en su unidad fueron mfladas Antes de operar y de dlsfrutar de su tractor n uevo, masiado en la f&br[ca per razones de env{o. te deseamos que reciba el meier rendimiento y la presi6n de los ilantas correctas...
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FAMILIARICESE SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEI_IO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustractones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ub_cactones de los dwersos controles y aiustes. Guarde este manual para referencta en el future.
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La operac_Cn de cualquier tractor puede hacer que soften objetos exlrar_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producer daSos graves en estos_ Siempre use anteoios de segundad o protecc_ones para los ojos m_entras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparac_ones Recomendamos gafas de segundad...
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MOVERSE HACIA AD ELANTEY HACIA ATRAS La gama de la altura de corte es de aproxima- La direcclSn y ta velocidad de mQvlmlentos estan damente 1 a 4 pulgadas, Las alturas se m_den controlados per los pedates de marcha adelante desde el suelo a la punta de Ia cuchi[la...
!, El_ja aque a ltura cortar& elcesped per med=o PARA OPERAR EN CERROS delapalanca elevadora. ,_ADVERTENOIA: No mane]e hac_a arnba o ha- 2 Haga a rrancar lascuchillas detasegadora cia abalO en certes con pendientes superlores enganchando elcontrol del e mbrague 15 °...
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PRECAUCt6N. Combustibles mezclados MECAN|SMO AVISO SERVIClO CRONOMETRO alcohol (conoctdos come gasahol, o el use de El mecamsmo de awso de serwcio muestra etanoi o metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, la que conduce a Ea separact6n y formaci6n numero total de heros que ha estado en fun- &cldos...
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PURGAFI LA TRANSMISION Inserte la Ilave en la igmc{6rl y gtre la llave en et sent_do que g_ran las rnanitlas del reloj a la _kPRECAUCI6N: Nunca enganche o desen- pos_c_6n de arranque start, y suelte la Ilave tan ganche la palanca del control de rueda hbre...
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CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • No se pueden usar las cadenas para las I[antas cuando la caja de la segadora est& adjunta tractor, • La segadora debe estar nivetada en forma adecuada para obtener el mejor rendimiento at segar. Vea "'PARA N{VELAR LA CAJA LA SEGADOR_' en la secci6n...
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TABLA DE LUBRlCAClON RECOMENDAClONES GENERALES La garantia de este tractor no cubre los articu- , ?,Perno arhculado del volant los que I_an estado suletos al abuse o a la neg- hgenaa del operador Para recibir todo el vaior .'I) Accesoriu de la garantia, el operador t_ene que mantener...
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TRACTOR • Cuando el motor est_ en marcha con el inte- rrupter de llave del sistema de funcionamiento S_empre observe tas reglas de seguridad cuando d@ mantenimlento arras (ROS) en la posmi6n "ON" y el embrague del accesorio conectado, cualquier tentabva del OPERACtON DEL FRENO...
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PARA LIMPIAR LA BATERiA Y LOS TERMb Cambie el aceite despoes de 50 horas de oper- NALES acion o per Io menos una vez al abe si el tractor se utdiza menos 50 bores el abe. La corrosion y le mugre de la bateria y de los term_nales...
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FILTRO DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR LIMPIEZA DE LA REJILLA DE AIRE La rejd_a de aire debe mantenerse sin mugre y Cambie el fdtro de aceite del motor caga tempo- paja para evitar el daSo aT motor debido al sobre- rada ovez pot medfo que camb_e el aceite, si el tractor se usa m&s de 100 horas en un aSo calentam_ento.
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LIMPIEZA Mueva el control del embrague del accesor_o ala poslctSn "DESENGANCHADO", ponga el Ltmp_e todo material extraSo dei motor, freno de estacionamlento y apague el motor. bateria, el astento, el pu{_do, etc. Enrosque el edaptedor de la boqutlla (empa- Limpie los desechos de la place guie.
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ADVERTENCtA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SERVI- ClO O DE HACER AJUSTES: Pres_one ef pedal del embragueifreno completamente y aplique el freno de estac_onamtento Ponga la palanca de control de movimiento en la posic_6n de neutro. Ponga el embrague det accesono en la poslcl6n desenganchado...
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PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA En case que sea necesano realfzar un aluste, Asegt3rese de quetos neum#.t_cos esten inflados a _ea los pasos 2 y 3 de las instrucclones Regulaci6n visual que aparecen mas arr_ba. ta PSI que se _nd_caen estos St est#,n demas_ado Vuelva a ver_car {as medidas...
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PARA REEMPLAZAR CORREA DE LA NOTE: Observe toda la correa de _mpulsi6n de CUCHILLA DE LA SEGADORA movlmiento y la posicion de todas las gu_as y DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE LA SEGADORA guardacerreas. Desconecte el arn6s delcable delembrague (A). Estac_one el tractor en una superficie...
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VERIFIQUE ELFRENO PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR SJ eltractor emge m&s d ecinco ( 5) pies p ara UNA BATERiA BAJA pararse auna velocldad mas a lta enelcambto ,_ADVERTENClA Las baterias de &odo-plo- m&s alto en una superf_c_e mvelada de horm_g6n mo generan gases exploswos...
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REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA PARA CAMBIAR EL FUSIBLE C_mb_elo per un fusible tipo enchufable de 30 _.DVERTENCIA" No haga cortoc_rcutto con los amps, tipo automotnz El sujetador del fusible terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Ilave esta ubicado detras del tablero.
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lnmed_atamente prepare su tractor para ei aL duce a la separac_Sn y ala formac_6n de acudos macenam_ento al final de la temporada o s_ el durante elaimacenam_ento, La gasoline aCld_ca puede daSar el sBtema de combustible do un tractor no se va a usar per 30 dias omas, motor durante el periodo de afmacenam_ento...
IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea |a secci6n apropiada en e! manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECC[ON No arranea Sin cornbust_b[e Llene el estanque de combustible Motor s_n la "ESTRANGULACION" Vea "PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL Me- (CHOKE)
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IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Men la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears, CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA P'erdlda Agua en et cembushble VacJarelestanquedecembushbleyelcarbu- fLlerza fader, vueiva a lienar e_estanque con gaso- [in_ nu_va Y eatable _lfiitro dB cembushble (sigue)
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IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servlcio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Las luz (cos) El interrupter est& 'APAGADO"(OFF'). "ENCtENDA" (ON) el Interruptor de lantern(s) BombilEa(s) e lampara(s) quemada(s).
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GUIA SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA ,_j_ y abajo de las pendientes, nunca transversalmente con respecto a las pendientes_ NO cortar pendientes mayores de 15 grados. Haga los ADVERTENCIA: virales gradualmente Para evltar danos graves, haga funcionar para evltar v0lcarse o la p6rdida de control, su tractor arnba I Tenga mucho cuidado cuando camble de direccion en las pendlentes.
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