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Craftsman PGT9000 Operator's Manual

28 hp, 54" tractor electric start
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GARDEN TRACTOR
28 HP, 54" Tractor
Electric Start
PGT9000
Model No. 247.289842
= EspaSol,
p. 63
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from
previously
built engines.
Before
you start the engine,
read and
understand
this Operator's
Manual.
iMPORTANT:
Read and foJlow aJJSafety
RuJes and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.
For answers
to your questions
about
this product,
Call:
1=800=659=5917
Craftsman Tractor Help Line
5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat
Sears Brands
Management
Corporation,
Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website:
www.craftsman.com
Form No.769-%507A
(January 7 ,2011)

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and foJlow aJJSafety 1=800=659=5917 RuJes and instructions before operating this equipment. Craftsman Tractor Help Line 5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com Form No.769-%507A...

  • Page 2: Engineoil

    W ith proofof purchase,a defectivecast front axlewill receivefree in-homereplacement. WARRANTYSERVICE Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfree repairor replacement, c all 1-800-659-5917 or visitthe web site:www. craftsman.corn Inall casesabove,if part repairor replacementis impossible, t he ridingequipmentwill be replacedfreeof chargewith the sameor an equivalent model.
  • Page 3 This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeopera- This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not tion practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis...
  • Page 4 SLOPE OPERATION • Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationand excessivespeed. Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto loss of controland tip-over Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until accidentswhichcan result in severeinjuryor death.All slopes require the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremoving grass extra caution.If youcannot back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or it, do not mowit.
  • Page 5 CHILDREN SERVICE Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatoris notalert to the presence SafeHandlingof Gasoline of children.Childrenare often attractedto the machineand the mowing Toavoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuse extremecarein activity.They do notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableand the vaporsare childrenwill remainwhereyou last sawthem. explosive.Seriouspersonalinjury canoccur whengasolineis spilled • Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand inwatchfulcare of a on yourselfor your clotheswhich can ignite.
  • Page 6 General Service • Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor over-speed the • Never run anengine indoors orina poorly ventilated area. Engine engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeed exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless, and deadly gas. of the engine. • Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, make c ertain the Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
  • Page 7 SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafety symbolsthat may appearon this product. Read,understand,and follow all instructions on the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble operate DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers.
  • Page 8 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post "_" "_ _ . a 15o,,, 15 ° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Donot operateyourlawnmoweron such slopes.Do notmow on inclineswith a slope in excessof 15degrees(a rise of approximately 2ol/2 feet every 10feet).
  • Page 9 WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and DISENGAGE BLADES/PTO, (POWER TAKE OFF) follow all instructions in this manual before attempting ENGAGE TRACTOR'S PARKING BRAKE.
  • Page 10 TRACTOR SET-UP Shipping Brace Removal Moving The Tractor Manually Yourtractor'stransmissionis equippedwith a hydrostaticreliefvalve Makesurethe gardentractor'sengineis off, set the parkingbrake for occasionswhenit is necessaryto movethe tractormanually.Open- and removethe ignitionkey beforeremoving the shippingbrace. ing this valve permitsthe fluidin the transmission to bypassits normal route,allowingthe rear tiresto "freewheel."...
  • Page 11 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and Neverexceedthe maximuminflationpressureshownon thesidewall of the tire. Do notoverinfiatetires. Checksidewallof tires for maxi- leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause cancer and reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling. mum psi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all times. The tires on yourtractormay be overinfiatedfor shippingpurposes. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe tractor.Checksidewall Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSiTiVE(Red) of tires for maximumpsi.
  • Page 12 Gasoline and Oil Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels and Roller Movethe tractoron a firm and levelsurface,preferablypavement, a nd The fueltank islocatedunderthe hood.Removethe fuel cap by proceedas follows turningit counterclockwise. U se onlyclean, fresh(no morethan30 days old), unleadedgasoline.Fillthe tank no higherthan fourinches Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck byplacingthedeck belowthe top of thefiller neck to allowspacefor fuel expansion.Do lift leverinthe normallydesiredmowingheightsetting(anyof the...
  • Page 13 Systems Indicator Monitor ignition Switch FuelTank Cap Module Throttle PTO(Blade Knob Fuel LevelIndicator DrivePedal Brake Pedal Parking Brake/ Pedal Cruise Control Lever Lift Lever Seat AdjustmentLever Cup Holder" Figure6 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER TheGardenTractorcontrolsand featuresare illustratedin Figure6 and describedon thefollowingpages. The throttlecontrol is locatedon the left sideof the NOTE: References to the rightor Idt sideof tractorare from the tractor'sdashpanel.This levercontrolsthe speedof viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfromthe tractorseat.
  • Page 14 DECK LiFT LEVER SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR/HOUR METER LCD Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the deck lift lever is usedto changethe height Whenthe ignitionkey is of the cuttingdeck. Touse, movethe lever rotatedout of the STOP to the left,then placein the notchbest positionbut not intothe START suitedfor yourapplication.
  • Page 15 PTO / BLADE ENGAGE KNOB FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR The FuelLevelIndicatoris locatedon the left sideof the tractor's Activatingthe PTOengagespowerto the cutting deck or other (separately available)attachments. dashand indicatestheamountof fuel in the gas tank. Pull outwardon the PTO/BladeEngageknobto activateit. Pushthe PTO/Blade Engageknob inwardto disengagethe powerto the cutting deck or other (separately available)attachments.
  • Page 16 SAFETY iNTERLOCK SWITCH ES STOPPING THE ENGINE This tractoris equippedwith a safetyinterlock s ystemfor the protection of the operator.If the interlocksystemshouldevermalfunction,do not If you strikea foreignobject,stopthe engineand disconnectthe operatethe tractor.Contacta Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer. spark plugwire(s). Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage. • The safetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefrom crankingor Repairthedamagebeforerestartingand operating.
  • Page 17 REVERSE CAUTION MODE DRIVING ON SLOPES The REVERSE CAUTIONMODEpositionof thekey switch module Referto the SLOPEGUIDEon page8 to help determineslopeswhere allowsthe tractorto be operatedin reversewith the blades(PTO) you mayoperatethe tractorsafely. engaged. NOTE: Mowingin reverseis not recommended. Donot mowon inclineswith a slopein excessof 15degrees(a rise approximately 2-1/2feet every 10feet).The tractorcouldoverturnanc cause seriousinjury.
  • Page 18 Cruise Control MOWING Neverengagethe cruise controlleverwhiletravelingin reverse. To helpavoidbladecontact or a thrownobject injury,keepbystand- ers, helpers,childrenand petsat least 75 feet from the machinewhile Toset the cruisecontrol: it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area. Slowlypressthe upper portionof thedrive pedalwith your right foot untilthe desiredspeedisachieved. The followinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck with yourtractor.

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes controlsandstoptheengine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe Service Logcolumnto keeptrack a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he of completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Parts & engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during Repair Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 20 NOTE: References to the rightor left sideof tractorare from the NOTE: If there is too muchtensionon thebelt for it to be easilyre- viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfrom the tractorseat. movedfrom theelectric PTOclutch, cardully inserta 3/8" driveratchet wrench(set to loosen) intothe squareholefound in the Idt-hand deck CUTTING DECK REMOVAL idler bracketand pivotit towardthe tractor'srightsideto relievetension...
  • Page 21 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE Removethebowtie cotterpin connectingthedeck swayrod to the tractorframe.See Figure13. BELT Several c omponentsmustbe removed and specialtools usedinorder to changethe tractor'stransmissiondrivebelt. See a Searsor other qualifiedservicedealerto havethe transmissiondrivebelt replaced. CHANGING THE DECK BELT Shutthe engineoff and removeignition key beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.
  • Page 22 Toplacethe newbelt, begin by routingthe belt aroundthe two 13. Replacethe PTOPulleybelt guard removedin step 4 of CUT- TING DECKREMOVAL. outerspindlepulleys,then aroundthefront spindlepulleyas shownin Figure16. NOTE: Insertthe beltguard intothe beltguard slot of the PTOpulley. See Figure10. Deck idler FrontSpindle CUTTING BLADES Pulley Shutthe engineoff and removeignition key beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.
  • Page 23 Toproperlysharpenthe cuttingblades,removeequal amounts Jump Starting of metalfrom both endsof the bladesalong the cuttingedges, parallelto thetrailingedge,at a 250to 300angle.Alwaysgrind eachcuttingbladeedge equallyto maintainproper bladebalance. Neverjump starta damagedor frozenbattery.Be certainthe vehicles See Figure19. do nottouch and ignitionsare off. Donot allowcableclampsto touch. Connectpositive(+) cableto positive(+) postof your tractor's dischargedbattery.
  • Page 24 FUSE Attachthe hosecouplerto thewater porton yourdeck'ssurface. See Figure 20. Beforeservicing,repairing,or inspecting, alwaysdisengagePTO (BladeEngageknob), set parkingbrake,stop engineand remove "\, to preventunintendedstarting. A fuse isinstalled in yourtractor'swiringharnessto protectthe trac- ..... tor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecausedbyexcessiveamperage. If the electricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor'senginewill notcrank,first checkto be certain that the fuse hasnot blown.It is locatedunderthe hood,mountedbehindthe top of the dashpanel on the supportbar.
  • Page 25 Front Wheels ADJUSTMENTS Eachof the front wheelaxles and rimsisequippedwith a grease fitting. See Figure21.Lubricatewith a No.2 multi-purpose grease Shutthe engineoff, removethe ignition key and engagethe parking appliedwith a greasegun after every25 hoursof tractoroperation. brakebeforemakingadjustments.Protectyourhandsby usingheavy gloveswhenhandlingthe blades. NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperforming any deck levelingadjustments.Referto Tireson page28 for informationregard- ing tirepressure.
  • Page 26 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cuttingdeck appearsto be mowingunevenly, a side to side If the tractorturnstighter in one directionthanthe other,or if the ball adjustment c an be performed.Adjustif necessaryas follows: joints are being replaceddue to damageor wear,the steeringdrag links may needto be adjusted.
  • Page 27 DECK REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT ENGINE MAINTENANCE The rear rollerson the mowerdeck are not designedto carry the Checking the Engine weightof the deck.The rear rollersshouldbe adjustedto approxi- Onlyusehigh quality detergent o il ratedwith API serviceclassification mately1/4"to 1/2"abovethe groundwhenthe deck is movedto the SF,SG, SH, or SJ.

  • Page 28: Air Filter

    Removethe air filter cover. Changing the Engine To removethe air filter,lift the end of thefilter.See Figure28. If the engine hasbeen recentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand sur- /Cover roundingmetal surfaceswill be hotand can causeburnsto the skin. Exercisecautionto avoidburns. NOTE:The oil filter shouldbe changedat every oil changeinterval.To completean oil change,proceedas follows: Withengine OFF butstill warm,disconnectspark plugwire and keepit awayfrom spark plug.
  • Page 29 Fuel Filter Muffler Gasolineand its vaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire Temperature of mufflerand nearbyengineareasmay exceed150 ° F or explosioncan cause severeburnsor death. (65°0).Avoidcontactwith theseareas. • Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, Inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replacement and otherignition sources. partsfor the mufflermustbe the sameand installedin the same positionas the originalparts.
  • Page 30 Neverstoregardentractorwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE GARDEN TRACTOR IMPORTANT:Fuelleft in the fueltank duringwarm weatherdeterio- • Cleanand lubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. ratesand will cause seriousstartingproblems. •...
  • Page 31 Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglassesduring operation or whileperforming anyadjustments or repairs. Thissectionaddresses minorservice issues.To locate the nearestSears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.
  • Page 32 Mowerwill not mulchgrass Enginespeedtoo low. PlaceThrottlecontrolin FAST(rabbit)position. Wetgrass. Do notmulchwhengrass is wet. Excessively high grass. Mowonce at a highcuttingheight,then mowagain at desiredheightor makea narrowercuttingswath. Dullblade. Sharpenor replaceblade. Unevencut Decknot leveledproperly. Performside-to-sidedeck adjustment. Dullblade. Sharpenor replaceblade. Uneventire pressure. Checktire pressurein all four tires. NEED MORE HELP? Find this and air your other product manua{s online, Get answers from our team of home experts.
  • Page 33 Congratulations on makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ Onceyou purchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall is all that it productis designedand manufactured for yearsof dependableopera- takesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or tion. But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to time.That's schedulea serviceappointmentonline. whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcansave youmoneyand The RepairProtectionAgreementis a risk-freepurchase.If youcancel aggravation.
  • Page 34 Steering and Axle B IViodel No. 247.289842 ..32...
  • Page 35 Steering and Axle B IViodel No. 247.289842 710-04095 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 938-04041-0637 LHAxle Assembly 710-0514 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 710-0395 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:2.25 710-0643 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.00 710-0859 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:2.50 711-04998 LH DragLink 710-3180 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.75 711-04999 RH DragLink 912-0214 HexlockNut,3/8-24 912-0240 Jam Nut,7/16-20 712-04063 FlangelockNut,5/16-18 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16...
  • Page 36 Hood and Dash B IViodel No. 247.289842...
  • Page 37 Hood and Dash B IViodel No. 247.289842 631-04353P Dash Lever 731-07458 RH Lens 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,5/16-18:.750 731-07459 LH Lens 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,1/4-20:0.500 931-07461 HoodScoop 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,LockWasher,1/4-15:0.750 731-07467 LowerGrill 710-1017 Screw,1/4-14:0.625 731-07711A LH HoodScoop 710-1611B TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:0.750 731-07712A RH HoodScoop 710-1652 TaptiteScrew,1/4-20x .625 738-04091A ShoulderScrew,.43x .29:TT:5/16-18 710-3217 MachineScrew,#8-32:0.375...
  • Page 38 Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.289842...
  • Page 39 Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.289842 683-04301-0637 Lift Shaft Assembly 732-04563 Compression Spring,.68x 1.065x .055 712-04063 FlangelockNut,5/16-18 938-0296 ShoulderScrew,.437x .268:5/16-18 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16 783-06049-0691 Seat MountingBracket 914-0104 CotterPin,.072DIA.x 1.13LG 783-06050 SeatAdjustmentLever 714-04040 Bow-TieCotterPin 783-06088-0691 Seat PivotBracket 716-0106A E-Ring,.625DIA.SHAFT 783-06448 SwitchRetainerClip 720-04150 HandleGrip 710-04187...
  • Page 40 Drive and Rear Wheels B Model No. 247.289842...
  • Page 41 Drive and Rear Wheels B Model No. 247.289842 918-04317 WheelAssemblyHub 747-05124 BrakeRod 918-04917 Transmission 747-05125A Control Rod 710-0189 Hex Screw,5/16-18:3.00 747-05130 DisengageRod 710-0227 Screw,#8-18:0.500 747-05181 BeltKeeper,5/16 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:.750 750-04456 Spacer,260 x .372x 1.420LG 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,1/4-20:0.500 954-04244A V Belt,4L x 77.0 710-0909A TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:1.750 756-04224...
  • Page 42 Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.289842...

  • Page 43: Muffler

    Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.289842 683-04549-0637 MulfflerShieldAssembly 710-0227 Screw,IndentedWasher,#8-18:0.500 710-04683 Taptite Screw,Indented Washer, 3/8-16:1.000 710-0599 Taptite Screw,Indented Washer, 1 /4-20:0.500 710-1314A SocketHeadScrew,5/16-18:.750 712-0271 SeresNut, 1/4-20 721-0460 ExhaustGasket 725-0157 CableTie, 3/16x .05x 7.4 726-0205 HoseClamp,.490 DIA. 751-10542A Muffler 783-06378A HeatShield 751-0564B MufflerDeflector 751-10349...
  • Page 44 PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.289842...
  • Page 45 PTO and Battery B Model No. 247.289842 710-04379A Hex HeadScrew,7/16-20:3.50 917-1774C ElectricPTOClutch 725-0157 CableTie,3/16x .05x 7.4 936-0171 LockWasher,7/16 736-0277 Fiat Washer,1.031x 1.620x .095 756-0978B ElectricPTOEnginePulley 683-04469B-0691 Frame 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,indentedWasher, 5 /16-18:.750 710-3005 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.25 712-04065 Flangelock Nut,3/8-16 738-04058 Shoulder Spacer, . 38x 1.0x .70 747-04121A BatteryHolderRod 783-0349-0637...
  • Page 46 Deck B Model No. 247.289842 _10 - _"_23...
  • Page 47 Deck B Model No. 247.289842 12650 HeightAdjust Bracket 732-04652 Compression Spring,.535 ODx 1.751LG 96606 RetainerHookBracket 732-04692 ExtensionSpring,.85 ODx 5.915LG 918-04608A SpindleAssembly 732-0934 ExtensionSpring,1.15OD x 5.99 LG 683-0254B-4028 DeckHangerBracket A ssembly 734-04155 DeckWheel 983-04585-4028 DeckAssembly 936-0119 LockWasher,5/16 683-0459-0637 IdlerAssembly 936-0179 FiatWasher,.531x 1.25x .100 703-2093-0637 InnerBaffle 736-0225...
  • Page 48 Craftsman Engine Model 491Vi777=0853=G5 For Model 247.289842 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE ] 1330 REPAIR MANUAL - :L :¢ 582,_ 212 i, 1373_ 1028 1027 _::::::b 524 ,_-/j 691 @ , 1024 i_/-,> _...
  • Page 49 Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 _-_-_ <i,,, - -_x_t!i', !' / dT_i !..j 146C7 (O-}_ _ --_-Z:-'--_ ] ----<-- '(_j...
  • Page 50 Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 1026 "_-_ 1022 868 ............. 1O22 1029...
  • Page 51 Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777-0853-G5 For IViodel 247.289842 1169 _..._. ::::_/ X< S" :", 15o _j i 1124 _:_ 14361 i947 1437_ 1438 ..318_.,...
  • Page 52 Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL 1040 305 _(;) 305A .._ 186A 964 d; -b 186B 918A 186A...
  • Page 53 Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 o35 _ 1070 1005 1119 G_<_ 789A 1051 _ 310I> 1439 i" i...
  • Page 54 Craftsman Engine Model 491Vi777=0853=G5 For Model 247.289842 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 276 C_-I) 633 0) 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842_ (_:;:_) 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1O22...
  • Page 55 Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853-G5 For IViodel 247.289842 691056 Washer(Flywheel) 96908 CylinderAssembly 499585 Bushing/Seal Kit (MagnetoSide) 690718 Screw(ThrottleValve) Kit-IdleSpeed 391086s Seal-Oil (MagnetoSide) 699721 797502 Sump-Engine 694918 Pin-FloatHinge Valve-FloatNeedle 799088 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder1) 797410 Valve-Choke 799089 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder2) 699723 796851 Gasket-CylinderHead 842633 Jet-Main(Standard)(Left and RightJet)

  • Page 56: Sparkplug

    Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=O853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 794389 Collector-Oil 696541 Drive-Starter 796530 Hose-Oil Drain 691024 Clamp-Casing 692024 Clutch-Drive 792629 Screw(CasingClamp) 695410 Washer-Sealing 691036 Dipstick 792651 Washer(GovernorControlLever) 691032 Seal-DipstickTube 697551 Screw(DipstickTube) 691037 Tube-Dipstick 797407 Housing-Blower 697551 Screw(Regulator) 691005 Screw(Blower Housing) 796638...
  • Page 57 Craftsman Engine Model 491Vi777=O853=G5 For Model 247.289842 493880s Terminal-SparkPlug 695407 Screw(FloatBowl) 865A 792286 Cover-AirGuide(Valley) 1128 690990 Screw(CarburetorNozzle) 690968 Seal-Valve 1169 690990 Screw(CarburetorCoverPlate) 690970 Gasket-Exhaust 49M877- 1329 1047-G5 ReplacementEngine 691127 Screw(Rocker Cover) 1330 RepairManual(Not AvailableAt This 797408 Hose-Vacuum(RockerCover) Printing) 918A 799160...
  • Page 58 777123379 777D14493 777123356 777X43688 777D14480 DO HOT USEE85ORFUEL CUNTA|N|HG MORE THAN 10%ETHAHOL 777S30503 777X44429 mmz_ $30503 777S33183 777122265 AVOID SERIOUS |NJURY OR DEATH _'KEEP H ANGS ANDFEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. i_,dJ ,REMOVE OBJECTS T HATCANBETHROWN BYTHEBLADE JNANY DIRECTION, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. ,DOHOT MOWWREN CHILDREN O ROTHERS AREAROUND.
  • Page 59 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 60 (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 61 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmental P rotectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet the U.S.
  • Page 62 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 63 Conozca su cortadora de cesped ....NOmeros de servicio ....Contratapa Funcionamiento ....... CRAFTSMAN PROFESIONALES DE GARANT|A PORDOSANOSa partirde la fechade compra,todaslaspartesno fungibles de esteequipode equitaci6n est_ngarantizados c ontracualquier d efecto de material o manode obra.Unapiezadefectuosa no fungibles recibirAn reparaci6n gratuita en el hogaro la sustituci6n sila reparaci6n esimposible.
  • Page 64 Esta rn_.quina rueconstruidapara seroperadade acuerdocon La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque irnportantes de seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado, u n descuidoo error por poneren peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Estarn_.quina personas.Lea y sigatodas lasinstruccionesde este manualantes es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran...
  • Page 65 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento sinvigilancia. A pague 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 podrianperdertracci6n sobrelaspendientes a[3n cuandolos frenosfuncionaran apro- •...
  • Page 66 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- Apaguetodos loscigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. Si est,.instalado, cornbusti6n. el "ModoPrecauci6n Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, • Nuncacarguecombustibleen la rn_.quina en un espaciocerrado. rnientras que lospaseos a la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay •...
  • Page 67 NO MODIFIQUE EL MOTOR • Reviselos pernosde rnontajede la(s)cuchilla(s)y del motor a intervalosfrecuentes para verificarque est_n bienapretados. Paraevitarlesionesgraveso la rnuerte,no rnodifiqueel motorbajo Adern_.s, inspeccionevisualrnente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade ningunacircunstancia. S i carnbiala configuracidn del reguladordel da_os(por ejernplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, motorel motor puededescontrolarse y operara velocidadesinsegu- etc.).
  • Page 68 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, 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 69 15 ° Use esta pagina como guia para determinar en qu_ pendientes no puede operar el tractor de manera segura. Noopere la cortadorade cesped en dichaspendientes.Nocorte en inclinaciones mayoresde 15grados(elevaci6naproximada de 2 1/2pies pot cada 10 pies). El tractor corta cesped podriavoltearsey causarlesionesgraves.En laspendientesoperecon lostractorescorta-cespedhaciaarribay abajo,nuncade forma transversal.
  • Page 70 Esta pgtginase march6 intencionadamenteen blanco.
  • Page 71 CONFIGURACION DEL TRACTOR Extracci6n de la traba de seguridad utilizada en el envio IViovirniento manual del tractor La transmisi6nde sutractorvieneequipadacon una v_Jvula de AsegQrese de que el motordel tractorcorta c_spedest_ apagado, coloqueel frenode manoy quitela Ilavede encendidoantesde descargahidrost_.tica para las ocasionesen que seanecesario retirarla traba de seguridadutilizadaen el envio.
  • Page 72 CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATERiA Control de la presi6n de los neumaticos Nuncaexceda la presi6nmaxima de infladoqueseindicaen loslaterales de losneum_.ticos. Noinfielosneum_.ticos en exceso. C onsulte enlos laterales de los neum_.ticos la presi6n maximaenpsi Sedebemantener una presi6n uniforme paratodoslosneum_.ticos en todomomento. 3ues de estar encontacto conestos componentes.
  • Page 73 Ajuste de las ruedas de calibraci6n de la Gasolina y aceite plataforma y rodillo El tanquede combustible estAubicadodebajodel cap6 y tiene una capacidadde tres galonesy rnedio.Quitela tapa de combustible Muevael tractora una superficiefirrney nivelada,preferenternente gir_.ndola en sentidocontrarioal de las agujasdel reloj.Utilice sobreel pavirnento, y realiceIo siguiente, Qnicarnente gasolinalirnpia,nueva(no rn_.s de 30 diasde uso)y sin Selecdonela posicbn de alturade la plataforrna de corte...
  • Page 74 Monitordel indicador de sistemas M6dulodel interruptor de Tap6ndel tanque de combustible encendido Control del reguladc Perillade potenciade arranque (PTO)(enganche de cuchilla) Indicador de nivel de combustible Pedalde la transmisi6n Pedal de freno Pedalde marcha atr_s Freno de mano/ palanca de controlde crucero Palancade elevaci6n de la plataforma Palancade ajuste del asiento...
  • Page 75 PALANCA DE ELEVACI6N LCD MONITOR INDICADOR DE SISTEMAS/ LA CUBIERTA MEDIDOR HORARIO Cuandola Nave de encendido Ubicadaen el guardabarros derecho del tractor,la palancade elevaci6nde la se rotafuerade la posici6n plataforrna se utiNza para carnbiarla altura STOP(parar)pero no se de la plataforrna de corte.ParautiNzarla, coloca en la posici6nSTART rnuevala palancahaciala izquierda,luego (encendido), e l monitor...
  • Page 76 PERILLA DE POTENCIA DE ARRANQUE (PTO)/ENGANCHE DE CUCHILLA AIconectarla potenciade arranque(PTO)se surninistraalirnentaci6n a la plataforrna de corte o a otros accesorios(disponiblespor separado). Tire haciaafuerade la potenciade arranque/ enganchede cuchillapara activada.Presione la perillapotenciade arranque(PTO)/enganche de cuchillapara desconectarla energfade la plataforrna de corte u otrosaccesorios (disponiblespor separado).
  • Page 77 DETENCION DEL MOTOR INTERRUPTORES DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD Estetractorest,. equipadocon un sisternade bloqueode seguridad para protecci6ndel operador.Si el sisternade bloqueofunciona rnal,no se debe hacerfuncionarel tractor.Cornuniquese con un distribuidorde servicioautorizado. • El sisternade bloqueode seguridadirnpideque el motorarranque Jina. o se enciendaa rnenosque est_colocadoel frenode rnano,y la perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)(enganchede cuchilla) Si las cuchillasest_.n enganchadas,coloquela perillade la est_ en posici6nde apagado(OFF).
  • Page 78 iVlODO DE PRECAUClON EN MARCHA ATRAS OPERACI6N EN PENDIENTES La posici6nMODODE PRECAUCION ENMARCHAATRASdel Consultela secci6nGU{APARAPENDIENTES en la p_.gina 68 para rn6dulode la Ilavede contactoperrniteoperarel tractoren rnarcha deterrninaren qu_ pendientes puedeoperar el tractorde rnanera atr_.s con las cuchillas(PTO)enganchadas. segura. NOTA: Nose recornienda cortar el cespeden rnarchaatr_.s. Nocorte el cespeden inclinacionesrnayores de 15grados(elevaci6n aproxirnada de 2-1/2piescada 10 pies).
  • Page 79 Control de crucero CORTE DE CF:SPED Nunca enganche lapalanca de control de crucero mientras sedesplaza enmarcha atras. Paracolocarel controlde crucero: Presionelentarnente la porci6nsuperiordel pedalde transrnisi6n enfuncionamiento. Detem ulen se acerca. conel pie derechohastaque se alcancela velocidaddeseada. La siguienteinforrnaci6n ser_. d e utilidadcuandouse la plataforrna de Presionesuavernente la palancadel frenode rnano/controi d e corte con su tractor.
  • Page 80 Sigaei cronograrnade rnantenirniento que se presentaa continuaci6n. Antesde realizar c ualquier t ipode rnantenirniento o servicio, desenganche todosloscontroies y detenga ei motor.Espere a quese Estatabla s61o describepautasde servicio.Utilicela colurnnaRegistro detengan cornpletarnente todaslaspiezasrn6viles. D esconecte el cable de Serviciopara hacerel seguirniento de las tareasde rnantenirniento de la bujiay p6ngalo haciendo rnasacontra el motorparaevitarque se cornpletadas.
  • Page 81 NOTA: Las referencias aladerecha odej6 lado detractor esdei p unto NOT.&: D e habermuchatensi6nsobrela correacomoparapoder extraerlaf&cilmente del cebadorde la PTOelectrica,inserte devista del o perario frente a delantero del a siento detractor. cuidadosamente una Ilavede aprietede trinquete de 3/8 pulgadas EXTRACClON DE LA PLATAFORMA DE CORTE (ajustada para apretar) dentrodel orificiocuadradoencontrado en la...
  • Page 82 Mirandola plataforrna de corte desdeel lado izquierdodel tractor, Iocaliceel pasadorde soportede la plataforrna ubicadoen el lateralposteriorizquierdode la plataforrna. Tire haciaafuerael pasadorde soportede la plataforrna para separarla rnisrnadel brazode elevaci6nde la plataforrna. V ea la Figura12. _i_lataforma ',,... Figura14 CAMBIO DE LA CORREA DE TRANSiVlISI6N Paracarnbiarla correade transrnisi6ndel tractor,se deben retirar varioscornponentesy se requierenherrarnientas especiales.Solicitea...
  • Page 83 Correade la potencia de arranque (PTO) Cubierta de la. correa polea Varilla del guardacorrea Figura17 Tomillo con arandeia CUCHILLAS DE CORTE hexagonal - ._y Figura15 Apagueel motory extraigala Ilavede contactoantesde retirarlas Paracolocar la correanueva,corniencepas&ndola alrededorde lasdospoleasde husilloexternas,luego alrededorde la poleade cuchillasde corte paraafilarlaso reernplazarlas.
  • Page 84 Paraafilar lascuchillasde corte de forrnaadecuada,extraiga Arranque con pinzas para bateria cantidadesigualesde metal de arnbosextrernosde las cuchillas a Io largode loshordescortantes,paraleloal horde de caiday a un _.ngulo de 250a 30°.Afilesiernprecadahordede las cuchillas Nuncaarranque conpinzas una bateriada_ada o congelada. A segQrese de corte de forrnaparejapara rnantenerun equilibrioadecuado de quelosvehiculosnose toqueny losmotoresest_.n apagados.
  • Page 85 FUSIBLE Unael acoplede la mangueraal puertode aguaque se encuentraen la superficiede la plataforma. V ea la Figura20. Antesde realizar t areasde mantenimiento, reparaciones o inspecciones, desconecte siempre la PTO(perillade enganche de cuchillas), c oloque el frenode mano, a pagueel motory retirela Ilave,paraevitarquealguie_ enciendaaccidentalmente el motor.
  • Page 86 Ruedas delanteras AJUSTES Cadauno de los ejesy Ilantasde la ruedadelanteraviene equipado con un accesoriode engrase.Vea la Figura21. Lubriquecon grasa multiusoNO 2 apNcada con una pistolade engrasecada25 horasde Apagueel motor,retirela Nave de encendidoy coloqueel frenode funcionamiento del tractor. manoantesde realizarajustes.Protejasus manosutilizandoguantes reforzados cuandomanipulelas cuchillas.
  • Page 87 Nivelaci6n de la plataforma (lado a lado) Ajuste del volante Si la plataforrna de corte estuvierarealizandoel cortede cesped Si le cuestagirar el tractoren una direcci6nrn_.s queen la otra,o si se de forrnadespareja,puederealizarseun ajuste ladoa lado.Deser reernplazan lasjuntas de r6tuladebido a da_oso desgaste,puede ser necesario,realiceun ajustede la siguienternanera: necesario ajustar las barrasde acoplarniento del volante.
  • Page 88 AJUSTE DE RODILLOS TRASEROS DE LA MANTENIMIENTO DEL MOTOR PLATAFORMA Control del aceite del motor Los rodillostraserosde la plataforrna de corte no han sidodiseSados Usesolarnenteun aceitedetergentede alta calidadcuyaclasificaci6n para soportarel pesode la plataforrna. L os rodillostraserossedeben de servicioAPI sea SF,SG,SH o SJ. Seleccione el grado de ajustaraproxirnadarnente e ntre 1/4"y 1/2"por encirnadei suelo viscosidadSAE del aceite segQnla ternperatura de operaci6n cuandola plataforrna se rnuevehaciala aiturade corte deseado.
  • Page 89 Cambio de aceite del motor Paraextraerel filtro de aire,levanteel extremodel filtro.Vea la Figura28. uemaduras. NOTA:El filtrodel aceitedebe reemplazarse en cadaintervalode Filtro cambiode aceite.Paracompbtar el cambiode aceite,procedade la siguientemanera: Conel motorapagadoperotodaviacaliente,desconecteel cable de bujfay mant_ngalo alejadode la bujia. Prdiltro Retireel tap6nde Ilenadode aceite/lavarillade nivelde aceite del tubo de Ibnado.
  • Page 90 Filtro de combustible Silenciador La ternperatura del silenciadory de las_.reas cercanasdel motor puede superarlos 150°F(65°C).Eviteel contactocon estas_.reas. tarnbi_nla rnuerte. Mantengala gasolinaalejadade chispas,llamasexpuestas, Inspeccione peri6dicarnente el silenciador y reernpl_.celo d e set llamaspiloto,calor,y otras fuentesde ignici6n. necesario.Los repuestosdel silenciadordeben serlos rnisrnosy se Verifiquefrecuenternente las lineasde combustible,el tanque, deben instalaren la rnisrnaposici6nque las piezasoriginales.
  • Page 91 Nunca almacene la tractorcortacesped concombustible enel tanque en unespaciocerrado o en a.reas pocoventiiadas dondelosgasesdei combustible puedan Ilegara unallamaexpuesta, u nachispao un piloto comoei quetienenalgunoshornos, c alentadores de agua,secadores de ropao aigQn artefacto a gas. PREPARACION DEL MOTOR PREPARACI6N DEL TRACTOR CORTA CO:SPED IMPORTANTE:El combustibleque quedaen el tanquecuandohace •...
  • Page 92 Antesde realizar c ualquier t ipode rnantenirniento o servicio. desenganche todosloscontroles y detengael motor.Espere a que se detengan cornpletarnente todaslaspiezasrn6viles. Desconecte el cable de la bujfay p6ngalo haciendornasacontrael motorparaevitarquese enciendaaccidentalrnente. Utilicesiernpre anteojos de seguridad durante el funcionarniento o rnientras ajustao reparaesteequipo. En esta seccibnse analizan problernasrnenores de servicio.Paraubicar el Centro de Servicio Sears rn_scercanoo paraprograrnar un servicio,sirnplernente cornuniquese con Sears al tel_fono 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
  • Page 93 La velocidaddel motores demasiadolent& La cortadorade cespedno Coloqueel control del estrangulador en la posici6n procesalos recortescomo FAST(velocidadr_.pida, r epresentada por una abono liebre). No proceseabono cuandoel pastoest,. mojado. Pastomojado. Corteuna vez con alturade corte elevaday luego C_speddemasiadoalto. vuelvaa cortarel cespeda la alturadeseada,o haga una pasadade corte m_.s angosta.
  • Page 94 Felicitaciones por haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El Unavezadquiridoel Acuerdo,puedeprograrnar el serviciocon productoCraftsman@ que ha adquiridoest_ dise_adoy fabricado tan s61orealizaruna Ilarnadatelef6nica.PuedeIlarnaren cualquier para brindarrnuchosa_osde funcionarniento confiable.Perocorno mornento del dia o de la nocheo prograrnar un servicioen linea. todoslos productosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones.Esen El Acuerdode Protecci6nde Reparaci6n es una cornprasin riesgo. esernornentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara Si ustedanula por alguna raz6nduranteel periodode garantiade reparaciones le puedeahorrardineroy problernas.
  • Page 96 Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n de clasificaci6n de aire en la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor Los motores cuyo cumpiimiento con los estAndares de emisi6n Tier 2 de la Comisi6n de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) est6 certificado deben exhibir la informaci6n relacionada con el periodo de duraci6n de ias emisiones y la clasificaci6n de aire.
  • Page 97 (Esta p_.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada.). Sears Brands Management Corporation, el Consejo de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) Declaraci6n de garantia del sistema de control de emisiones (derechos y obligaciones de la garanfia de defectos del propi= etario)
  • Page 98 DECLARACION FEDERAL y/oDECALIFORNIA SOBRE GARANTJAS EN EL CONTROL DE EIVIISIONES SUS DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES EN CUANTO A LA GARANTJA MTDConsumerGroupInc, laAgencia de Protecci6nMedioambiental d e los EstadosUnidos(EPA),y para aquellosproductoscertificadosparasu ventaen el es- tadode California,el Departamento de los Recursosdel Aire de California(CARB)secomplacenen explicarla garanfiaque cubre al sistemade control (ECS)de emisiones(evaporativasy/o de escape)de su equipoy motor(motor de equipos de exteriores)de encendidopot chispa paratodo terreno,peque_o,de exteriores del a_o2006 y a_osposterioresEn California,losnuevosmotoresde equipos de exterioresdebenestar dise_ados,construidosy equipadospara cumplircon las estrictasnormasantipoluci6ndel Estado(en otrosestados,losequipos del a_o 1997y modelosposterioresdebenser estar dise_ados,construidosy equipados...
  • Page 99 8. Durante latotalidad del periodo de garantia del motor yequipo para todo t erreno arriba mencionado, MTD C onsumer Group Inc mantendr_ un suministro de piezas bajo g arantia suficiente para satisfacer lademanda esperada de tales piezas. 9. Cualquier pieza de reemplazo se podr_ usar para e lcumplimiento del m antenimiento olas reparaciones...
  • Page 100 Ilame el nt_mero abajo. 1-800-659-5917 Craftsman Help Line www.craftsman.com ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark of KCD IP, LLC in the United States, or Sears Brands, LLC in other countries...

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