perator s P R 0 F E S S I 0 N A 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: For answers to your questions this product, Call: Read and foJlow aJJSafety RuJes and instructions before operating about 1=800=659=5917 this equipment.
Warranty Statement .......................................................... Safety Instructions ............................................................ Slope Guide ....................................................................... Safety Labels .................................................................... Assembly ......................................................................... Know your Lawn Mower .................................................. Operation .....................
This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death. This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others.
• SLOPE Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationand excessivespeed. Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremovinggrass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or debris,or makinganyadjustments. OPERATION Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto loss of controland tip-over accidentswhichcan result in severeinjuryor death.All slopes require extra caution.
CHILDREN SERVICE 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. SafeHandlingof Gasoline Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecarein handlinggasoline.
General Service • Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeed • Never runanengine indoors orina poorly ventilated area.Engine of the engine. exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless, anddeadly gas. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary. • Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, make certain the blade(s) andallmoving partshave stopped.
SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepictsand describessafety symbolsthat may appearon this product. Read,understand,and follow all instructions on the machine beforeattemptingto assembleand operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
0 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... rrl or a corner of a building... rrl or a fence post II "_" "_ _ . 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 approximately2ol/2 feet every 10feet). A riding mowercouldoverturnand causeseriousinjury.Operateriding mowersup and downslopes,neveracrossthe face of slopes.
WARNING ROTATING _HEN BLADES CAUSE CHI_REHOROTHERS ARE AROUND _HILDREN _HIND I BACKING. _RSE EVENWITHBLADE(S)OFF. J BEFOREANDWHILE J I ISNOT RECOMMENDED, 1. DISENGAGE 2. ENGAGE 3. ACTIVATE 4. THE BLADES/PTO, (POWER TRACTOR'S PARKING THROTTLE (MAN. SETTING TURN KEY TO START NOT TO RUN TAKE This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others.
TRACTOR SET-UP Moving The Tractor Shipping Removal Manually Yourtractor'stransmissionis equippedwith a hydrostaticreliefvalve for occasionswhenit is necessaryto movethe tractormanually.Opening this valve permitsthe fluidin the transmissionto bypassits normal route,allowingthe rear tiresto "freewheel."Toopen the hydrostatic reliefvalve,proceedas follows: 1. Brace Makesurethe gardentractor'sengineis off, set the parkingbrake and removethe ignitionkey beforeremovingthe shippingbrace. 1.
Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause cancer and reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling. Neverexceedthe maximuminflationpressureshownon thesidewall of the tire. Do notoverinfiatetires. Checksidewallof tires for maximum psi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all times. The tires on yourtractormay be overinfiatedfor shippingpurposes.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Gasoline and Roller Movethe tractoron a firm and levelsurface,preferablypavement,and proceedas follows 1. Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck byplacingthedeck lift leverinthe normallydesiredmowingheightsetting(anyof the elevendifferentcuttingheightnotcheson the rightfender). 2. Checkthe gauge wheelsforcontactor excessiveclearancewith the surfacebelow.Thedeck gauge wheelsshouldhavebetween l_-inchand Y2-inchclearanceabovethe ground.
f Systems Indicator Monitor ignition Switch Module FuelTank Cap Throttle I PTO(Blade Knob Fuel LevelIndicator DrivePedal Brake Pedal Parking Brake/ Pedal Cruise Control Lever Lift Lever Seat AdjustmentLever Cup Holder" \ Figure6 TheGardenTractorcontrolsand featuresare illustratedin Figure6 and describedon thefollowingpages. THROTTLE NOTE: Referencesto the rightor Idt sideof tractorare from the viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfromthe tractorseat. tractor'sdashpanel.
DECK LiFT LEVER SYSTEMS INDICATOR METER LCD Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the deck lift leveris usedto changethe height of the cuttingdeck. Touse, movethe lever to the left,then placein the notchbest suitedfor yourapplication.
PTO / BLADE ENGAGE KNOB FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR PTO The FuelLevelIndicatoris locatedon the left sideof the tractor's dashand indicatestheamountof fuel in the gas tank. Activatingthe PTOengagespowerto the cutting deck or other (separatelyavailable)attachments. Pull outwardon the PTO/BladeEngageknobto activateit. Pushthe PTO/Blade Engageknob inwardto disengagethe powerto the cutting deck or other (separatelyavailable)attachments.
SAFETY iNTERLOCK SWITCH ES STOPPING This tractoris equippedwith a safetyinterlock systemfor the protection of the operator.If the interlocksystemshouldevermalfunction,do not operatethe tractor.Contacta Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer. • • If you strikea foreignobject,stopthe engineand disconnectthe spark plugwire(s). Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage. Repairthedamagebeforerestartingand operating.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE DRIVING The REVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionof thekey switch module allowsthe tractorto be operatedin reversewith the blades(PTO) engaged. Referto the SLOPEGUIDEon page8 to help determineslopeswhere you mayoperatethe tractorsafely. NOTE: Mowingin reverseis not recommended. Donot mowon inclineswith a slopein excessof 15degrees(a rise approximately2-1/2feet every 10feet).The tractorcouldoverturnanc cause seriousinjury.
Cruise Control MOWING Neverengagethe cruise controlleverwhiletravelingin reverse. To helpavoidbladecontact or a thrownobject injury,keepbystanders, helpers,childrenand petsat least 75 feet from the machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area. Toset the cruisecontrol: 1. Slowlypressthe upper portionof thedrive pedalwith your right foot untilthe desiredspeedisachieved. 2. Lightlypressthe parkingbrake/cruisecontrolleverdownwardand hold it in that position. 3.
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service, disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustments or repairs. BeforeEachUse Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe Service Logcolumnto keeptrack of completedmaintenancetasks.
NOTE: Referencesto the rightor left sideof tractorare from the viewpointof theoperatorfacing forwardfrom the tractorseat. CUTTING NOTE: If there is too muchtensionon thebelt for it to be easilyremovedfrom theelectric PTOclutch, cardully inserta 3/8" driveratchet wrench(set to loosen) intothe squareholefound in the Idt-hand deck idler bracketand pivotit towardthe tractor'srightsideto relievetension on the belt. See Figure11. DECK REMOVAL To removethecuttingdeck, proceedas follows: 1.
9. Removethebowtie cotterpin connectingthedeck swayrod to the tractorframe.See Figure13. CHANGING BELT THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE Severalcomponentsmustbe removedand specialtools usedinorder to changethe tractor'stransmissiondrivebelt. See a Searsor other qualifiedservicedealerto havethe transmissiondrivebelt replaced. CHANGING Rod THE DECK BELT Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.
5. Toplacethe newbelt, begin by routingthe belt aroundthe two outerspindlepulleys,then aroundthefront spindlepulleyas shownin Figure16. 13. Replacethe PTOPulleybelt guard removedin step 4 of CUTTING DECKREMOVAL. NOTE: Insertthe beltguard intothe beltguard slot of the PTOpulley. See Figure10. F Deck idler FrontSpindle Pulley CUTTING BLADES Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyourhands usingheavy gloveswhengraspingthe blade.
4. 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.
FUSE 4. 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 tractor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecausedbyexcessiveamperage. .............
Front Wheels ADJUSTMENTS Eachof the front wheelaxles and rimsisequippedwith a grease fitting. See Figure21.Lubricatewith a No.2 multi-purposegrease appliedwith a greasegun after every25 hoursof tractoroperation. f Shutthe engineoff, removethe ignitionkey and engagethe parking brakebeforemakingadjustments.Protectyourhandsby usingheavy gloveswhenhandlingthe blades. -, // NOTE:Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperformingany deck levelingadjustments.
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering If the cuttingdeck appearsto be mowingunevenly,a side to side adjustmentcan be performed.Adjustif necessaryas follows: 1. If the tractorturnstighter in one directionthanthe other,or if the ball jointsare being replaceddue to damageor wear,the steeringdrag links may needto be adjusted. Withthe tractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,placethe deck lift leverinthe top notch(highestposition)and rotatebothbladesso that they are perpendicularwith the tractor. 2.
DECK REAR ROLLER ADJUSTMENT ENGINE The rear rollerson the mowerdeck are not designedto carry the weightof the deck.The rear rollersshouldbe adjustedto approximately1/4"to 1/2"abovethe groundwhenthe deck is movedto the desiredcuttingheight. Checking MAINTENANCE the Engine Oil Onlyusehigh quality detergentoil ratedwith API serviceclassification SF,SG, SH, or SJ. Selectthe oil'sSAE viscositygrade accordingto the expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe chart below.
Changing the Engine Oil , 2. Removethe air filter cover. To removethe air filter,lift the end of thefilter.See Figure28. If the engine hasbeen recentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand surroundingmetal surfaceswill be hotand can causeburnsto the skin. Exercisecautionto avoidburns. /Cover NOTE:The oil filter shouldbe changedat every oil changeinterval.To completean oil change,proceedas follows: 1. Withengine OFF butstill warm,disconnectspark plugwire and keepit awayfrom spark plug. 2.
Fuel Filter Muffler Gasolineand its vaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire or explosioncan cause severeburnsor death. • Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, and otherignitionsources. • Checkfuellines, tank,cap, and fittingsfrequentlyfor cracks or leaks.Replaceif necessary.Seea Searsor other qualified servicedealerto replacefuel line. • • • Temperatureof mufflerand nearbyengineareasmay exceed150° F (65°0).Avoidcontactwith theseareas.
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 weatherdeterioratesand will cause seriousstartingproblems. • Cleanand lubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions.
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service, disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Thissectionaddresses minorservice issues.To locate the nearestSears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. Enginefails to start 1. PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged. 1.
Mowerwill not mulchgrass Unevencut 1. Enginespeedtoo low. 1. PlaceThrottlecontrolin FAST(rabbit)position. 2. Wetgrass. 2. Do notmulchwhengrass is wet. 3. Excessivelyhigh grass. 3. Mowonce at a highcuttingheight,then mowagain at desiredheightor makea narrowercuttingswath. 4. Dullblade. 4. Sharpenor replaceblade. 1. Decknot leveledproperly. 1. Performside-to-sidedeck adjustment. 2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade. 3. Uneventire pressure. 3.
Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsman@ productis designedand manufacturedfor yearsof dependableoperation. But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to time.That's whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcansave youmoneyand aggravation.
Steering and Axle B IViodel No. 247.289842 .13 ..32 39 37 35.
Steering and Axle B IViodel No. 247.289842 710-04095 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 2 710-0514 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.00 22 938-04041-0637 LHAxle Assembly 710-0395 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:2.25 3 710-0643 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.00 23 710-0859 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:2.50 4 711-04998 LH DragLink 24 710-3180 Hex HeadScrew,5/16-18:1.
Hood and Dash B IViodel No. 247.
Hood and Dash B IViodel No. 247.289842 631-04353P Dash Lever 731-07458 RH Lens 2 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,5/16-18:.750 i27 731-07459 LH Lens 3 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,LockWasher,1/4-20:0.500 i28 931-07461 HoodScoop 4 710-0895 Hi-LoScrew,LockWasher,1/4-15:0.750 i29 731-07467 LowerGrill 5 710-1017 Screw,1/4-14:0.625 i30 731-07711A LH HoodScoop 6 710-1611B TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:0.750 i31 731-07712A RH HoodScoop 7 710-1652 TaptiteScrew,1/4-20x .
Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.289842 39 25 23 33 2\ 32 38
Seat and Fender B IViodel No. 247.289842 732-04563 CompressionSpring,.68x 1.065x .055 2 683-04301-0637 Lift Shaft Assembly 712-04063 FlangelockNut,5/16-18 i23 938-0296 ShoulderScrew,.437x .268:5/16-18 3 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16 i24 783-06049-0691 Seat MountingBracket 4 5 914-0104 714-04040 CotterPin,.072DIA.x 1.13LG Bow-TieCotterPin i25 i26 783-06050 SeatAdjustmentLever 783-06088-0691 Seat PivotBracket 6 716-0106A E-Ring,.625DIA.
Drive and Rear Wheels B Model No. 247.
Drive and Rear Wheels B Model No. 247.289842 2 918-04317 918-04917 WheelAssemblyHub Transmission i38 747-05124 747-05125A BrakeRod Control Rod 3 710-0189 Hex Screw,5/16-18:3.00 i39 747-05130 DisengageRod 4 710-0227 Screw,#8-18:0.500 i40 747-05181 BeltKeeper,5/16 5 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:.750 i41 750-04456 Spacer,260 x .372x 1.420LG 6 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,1/4-20:0.500 i42 954-04244A V Belt,4L x 77.0 7 710-0909A TaptiteScrew,5/16-18:1.
Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.
Engine Accessories B IViodel No. 247.289842 683-04549-0637 MulfflerShieldAssembly 2 710-0227 Screw,IndentedWasher,#8-18:0.500 3 710-04683 TaptiteScrew,IndentedWasher,3/8-16:1.000 4 710-0599 TaptiteScrew,IndentedWasher,1/4-20:0.500 5 710-1314A SocketHeadScrew,5/16-18:.750 6 7 712-0271 721-0460 SeresNut, 1/4-20 ExhaustGasket 8 725-0157 CableTie, 3/16x .05x 7.4 9 10 726-0205 751-10542A HoseClamp,.490 DIA.
PTO and Battery B IViodel No. 247.
PTO and Battery B Model No. 247.289842 710-04379A 917-1774C Hex HeadScrew,7/16-20:3.50 ElectricPTOClutch 3 725-0157 CableTie,3/16x .05x 7.4 4 936-0171 LockWasher,7/16 5 736-0277 Fiat Washer,1.031x 1.620x .095 6 7 756-0978B ElectricPTOEnginePulley 683-04469B-0691 Frame 8 710-04484 TaptiteScrew,indentedWasher,5/16-18:.750 9 710-3005 Hex HeadScrew,3/8-16:1.25 10 712-04065 FlangelockNut,3/8-16 11 738-04058 ShoulderSpacer,.38x 1.0x .
Deck B Model No. 247.
Deck B Model No. 247.289842 12650 HeightAdjust Bracket 732-04652 CompressionSpring,.535 ODx 1.751LG 2 96606 RetainerHookBracket i42 732-04692 ExtensionSpring,.85 ODx 5.915LG 3 918-04608A SpindleAssembly i43 732-0934 ExtensionSpring,1.15OD x 5.99 LG 4 683-0254B-4028 DeckHangerBracketAssembly i44 734-04155 DeckWheel 5 983-04585-4028 DeckAssembly i45 936-0119 LockWasher,5/16 6 683-0459-0637 IdlerAssembly i46 936-0179 FiatWasher,.531x 1.25x .
Craftsman Engine Model 491Vi777=0853=G5 For Model 247.
Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 25 ' _._ ,_\ _-_-_
Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 45 883 1026 "_-_ 1022 85O 914 868 .....................................................
Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777-0853-G5 For IViodel 247.289842 1169 654 163 53 418 _. _..._. 672 X< /'\ ::::_/ i _/ 130 F_ S" :", 987 :_ } 15o_j 118 1124 _:_ 117 14361 i947 1437_ 276 _ 1438 .... i_ 385 _ ii -\ i ,i lJ 318_.
Craftsman Engine 1036 EMiSSiONS IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.289842 LABEL 467 1040 7O3 305 _(;) 305A .....
Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853=G5 For IViodel 247.
Craftsman Engine Model 491Vi777=0853=G5 For Model 247.
Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=0853-G5 For IViodel 247.
Craftsman Engine IViodel 491Vi777=O853=G5 D = 794389 Collector-Oil 265 691024 Clamp-Casing 267 792629 276 278 O For IViodel 247.
Craftsman Engine Model 491Vi777=O853=G5 For Model D = O 493880s Terminal-SparkPlug 865A 792286 Cover-AirGuide(Valley) 868 690968 Seal-Valve 883 690970 Gasket-Exhaust 914 691127 Screw(Rocker Cover) 918 797408 Hose-Vacuum(RockerCover) 918A 799160 Hose-Vacuum(EVAPSystem) 943 796222 Seal-O Ring (Oil PumpCover) 947 798779 Solenoid-Fuel 964 799159 Cap-Connector 965 796221 Cover-OilPump 967 792303 Filter-PreCleaner 968 795120 Cover-AirCleaner 975 798778 Bowl-Fuel 987
777123379 777D14493 777123356 777X43688 777D14480 DOHOT USEE85ORFUEL CUNTA|N|HG MORE THAN10%ETHAHOL 777S30503 777X44429 mmz_ $30503 777S33183 777122265 AVOID SERIOUS |NJURY OR DEATH _'KEEP HANGSANDFEETAWAYFROMROTATING PARTS. ,REMOVEOBJECTS THATCANBETHROWNBYTHEBLADEJNANY DIRECTION, WEARSAFETYGLASSES. ,DOHOTMOWWRENCHILDREN OROTHERS AREAROUND. NEVERCARRYCHILDREH EVEHWiTHBLADES OFF. ,USEEXTRACAUTJQH ONSLOPES.DOHOTMOWSLOPES GREATER THAN15°, MOWACROSS HOTOFAHDDOWN.
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 labels.
(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.
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency (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 must
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 impropermaintenancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part.
Declaracion de garantia ........................ Instrucciones sobre seguridad ................... Guia Para Pendientes .......................... Montaje ..................................... Conozca su cortadora de cesped ................. Funcionamiento ............................... CRAFTSMAN 63 64 69 71 74 77 Servicio y Mantenimiento ....................... 80 Almacenamiento fuera de temporada .............. 90 Solucion de Problemas ......................... 92 Lista de piezas .....................
Esta rn_.quinarueconstruidapara seroperadade acuerdocon las reglasde seguridadcontenidasen este manual.AI igualque concualquiertipo de equipo rnotorizado,un descuidoo error por partedel operadorpuedeproducirlesionesgraves.Estarn_.quina es capazde arnputarrnanosy piesy de arrojarobjetoscon gran fuerza.De no respetarlas instruccionesde seguridadsiguientesse puedenproducirlesionesgraveso la rnuerte.
• • • • • • • • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina en funcionarnientosinvigilancia.Apague siernprelascuchillas,coloqueel frenode rnano,detengael motory retirela Ilaveantesde bajarsedel vehiculo. Tengasurnocuidadoal cargaro descargarla rn_.quina en un rernolqueo carni6n.Estaunidadno debeconducirseen ascensoo descensode rarnpas,porquepodrialadearsey provocarlesiones personalesgraves.En las rarnpasla rn_.quina sedebe ernpujar rnanualrnente paracargarlao descargarlacorrectarnente.
• Paraevitaraccidentesal operaren rnarchaatr_.s,siernpredesenganchelascuchillasantesde colocarrnarchaatr_.s.Si est,.instalado, el "ModoPrecauci6nMarchaAtr_.s"(hojasde operarla rn_.quina, rnientrasque lospaseosa la inversa)no debeutilizarsecuandohay ni_osu otraspersonaspresentes. • Mantengaa losni_osalejadosde losrnotoresen rnarchao calientes. Puedensufrirquernaduras conun silenciadorcaliente. • Retirela Ilavecuandodejela rn_.quina sinvigilancia,evitequeuna personasinautorizaci6nla rnaneje.
• NO MODIFIQUE Reviselos pernosde rnontajede la(s)cuchilla(s)y del motor a intervalosfrecuentespara verificarque est_n bienapretados. Adern_.s,inspeccionevisualrnentela(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade da_os(por ejernplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, etc.). Reernplacela(s) cuchilla(s)Onicarnenteconlas cuchillas de fabricantesde equiposoriginales(O.E.M.)listadasen este manual.
S[IVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&ginarepresentay describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en la m_quinaantesprocurarpara reuniry operar. i LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR leido, entienda, y siga todas las instrucciones en el manual(s) antes de procurar montar y funcionar i PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Nunca transporte pasajeros. Nunca transporte nihos, aun con la cuchilla apagada.
I I 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 inclinacionesmayoresde 15grados(elevaci6naproximadade 2 1/2pies pot cada 10 pies). El tractor corta cesped podriavoltearsey causarlesionesgraves.En laspendientesoperecon lostractorescorta-cespedhaciaarribay abajo,nuncade forma transversal.
Esta pgtginase march6 intencionadamenteen blanco.
CONFIGURACION DEL TRACTOR IViovirniento manual Extracci6n utilizada en el envio del tractor La transmisi6nde sutractorvieneequipadacon una v_Jvulade descargahidrost_.ticapara las ocasionesen que seanecesario moverel tractormanualmente.AIabrir esta vAJvulael liquidoen la transmisi6npuedeevitar su ruta normal,permitiendoque los neum_.ticos traseros"ruedenlibremente".
CONEXION DE LOS CABLES DE LA BATERiA Control de la presi6n de los neumaticos Nuncaexcedala presi6nmaximade infladoqueseindicaen loslaterales de losneum_.ticos. Noinfielosneum_.ticos en exceso.Consulteenlos lateralesde los neum_.ticos la presi6nmaximaenpsi Sedebemantener una presi6nuniformeparatodoslosneum_.ticos en todomomento. 3uesde estarencontactoconestoscomponentes. Esposibleque los neurn_.ticos de[ tractorhayansidoinfladosen excesoparadespacharlo.Reduzca[a presi6nde losneurn_.
Ajuste de las ruedas de calibraci6n de la plataforma y rodillo Muevael tractora una superficiefirrney nivelada,preferenternente sobreel pavirnento,y realiceIo siguiente, 1, 2, Selecdonela posicbn de alturade la plataforrnade corte colocandola palancade elevad6n de la plataforrnaen el ajuste de alturade cortedeseadoen situaci6nnormal(cualquiera de lasseis rnuescasde alturade corte del ladoderechodel guardabarros). Controlesi las ruedasde calibraci6nest_.
f Monitordel indicador de sistemas M6dulodel interruptorde encendido Tap6ndel tanque de combustible Control del reguladc I 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 Portacubeta \ Figura6 PALANCA Loscontrolesy funcionesdel tractorcortacesped se ilustranen la Figura6 y se describ
PALANCA DE ELEVACI6N DE LA CUBIERTA LCD MONITOR INDICADOR MEDIDOR HORARIO Ubicadaen guardabarros derecho la del tractor,laelpalancade elevaci6nde plataforrnase utiNzapara carnbiarla altura de la plataforrnade corte.ParautiNzarla, rnuevala palancahaciala izquierda,luego col6quelaen la rnuescaque rnejorse adaptea la apNcaci6ndeseada. M6DULO DEL INTERRUPTOR Paraencenderel motor,insertela Nave en el interruptorde encendidoy gfrela en el sentidode lasagujasdel reloj haciala posici6nSTART (arranque).
PERILLA DE POTENCIA (PTO)/ENGANCHE DE ARRANQUE PTO DE CUCHILLA AIconectarla potenciade arranque(PTO)se surninistraalirnentaci6na la plataforrnade 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 plataforrnade corte u otrosaccesorios (disponiblespor separado).
INTERRUPTORES DETENCION DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD DEL MOTOR Estetractorest,. equipadocon un sisternade bloqueode seguridad para protecci6ndel operador.Si el sisternade bloqueofunciona rnal,no se debe hacerfuncionarel tractor.Cornuniquesecon un distribuidorde servicioautorizado. • • • El sisternade bloqueode seguridadirnpideque el motorarranque o se enciendaa rnenosque est_colocadoel frenode rnano,y la perillade potenciade arranque(PTO)(enganchede cuchilla) est_ en posici6nde apagado(OFF).
iVlODO DE PRECAUClON EN MARCHA ATRAS OPERACI6N La posici6nMODODE PRECAUCIONENMARCHAATRASdel rn6dulode la Ilavede contactoperrniteoperarel tractoren rnarcha atr_.scon las cuchillas(PTO)enganchadas. EN PENDIENTES Consultela secci6nGU{APARAPENDIENTESen la p_.gina68 para deterrninaren qu_ pendientespuedeoperar el tractorde rnanera segura. NOTA: Nose recorniendacortar el cespeden rnarchaatr_.s. Nocorte el cespeden inclinacionesrnayoresde 15grados(elevaci6n aproxirnadade 2-1/2piescada 10 pies).
Control de crucero CORTE DE CF:SPED Nunca enganche lapalanca decontrol decrucero mientras sedesplaza enmarcha atras. Paracolocarel controlde crucero: 1. Presionelentarnentela porci6nsuperiordel pedalde transrnisi6n conel pie derechohastaque se alcancela velocidaddeseada. 2. Presionesuavernentela palancadel frenode rnano/controide crucerohaciaabajoy rnant_ngaiaen esa posici6n. 3. Retiresu pie del pedalde transrnisi6n. 4. Aflojela presi6nde la paiancadel frenode rnano/controide crucero.
Antesde realizarcualquiertipode rnantenirniento o servicio, desenganchetodosloscontroiesy detengaei motor.Esperea quese detengancornpletarnente todaslaspiezasrn6viles.Desconecteel cable de la bujiay p6ngalohaciendornasacontrael motorparaevitarque se enciendaaccidentalrnente. Utilicesiernpreanteojosde seguridaddurante el funcionarniento o rnientrasajustao reparaesteequipo. Antesde cadauso Sigaei cronograrnade rnantenirnientoque se presentaa continuaci6n. Estatabla s61odescribepautasde servicio.
NOTA: Lasreferencias aladerecha odej6ladodetractor esdeipunto NOT.&:De habermuchatensi6nsobrela correacomoparapoder extraerlaf&cilmentedel cebadorde la PTOelectrica,inserte devistadeloperario frente adelantero delasiento detractor. EXTRACClON DE LA PLATAFORMA cuidadosamenteuna Ilavede aprietede trinquetede 3/8 pulgadas (ajustadapara apretar) dentrodel orificiocuadradoencontradoen la mensulaintermediade la plataformaizquierda y girarlahaciael lado derechodel tractorpara liberarla tensi6nen la correa.
. Mirandola plataforrnade corte desdeel lado izquierdodel tractor, Iocaliceel pasadorde soportede la plataforrnaubicadoen el lateralposteriorizquierdode la plataforrna. Tire haciaafuerael pasadorde soportede la plataforrnapara separarla rnisrnadel brazode elevaci6nde la plataforrna.Vea la Figura12. _i_lataforma ',,... j Figura14 CAMBIO DE LA CORREA DE TRANSiVlISI6N Paracarnbiarla correade transrnisi6ndel tractor,se deben retirar varioscornponentesy se requierenherrarnientasespeciales.
f Correade la potencia de arranque (PTO) Cubierta de la. correa polea Varilla del guardacorrea Figura17 Tomillo con arandeia _. 5. hexagonal CUCHILLAS _ - ._y Figura15 Paracolocar la correanueva,corniencepas&ndolaalrededorde lasdospoleasde husilloexternas,luegoalrededorde la poleade husillodelantera,cornose ve en laFigura16. Poleas Iocas de la plataforma DE CORTE Apagueel motory extraigala Ilavede contactoantesde retirarlas cuchillasde corte paraafilarlaso reernplazarlas.
. Paraafilar lascuchillasde corte de forrnaadecuada,extraiga cantidadesigualesde metal de arnbosextrernosde las cuchillas a Io largode loshordescortantes,paraleloal horde de caiday a un _.ngulode 250a 30°.Afilesiernprecadahordede las cuchillas de corte de forrnaparejapara rnantenerun equilibrioadecuado entrelas rnisrnas.Veala Figura19. Arranque con pinzas para bateria Nuncaarranqueconpinzasuna bateriada_adao congelada.AsegQrese de quelosvehiculosnose toqueny losmotoresest_.napagados.
FUSIBLE 4. Unael acoplede la mangueraal puertode aguaque se encuentraen la superficiede la plataforma.Vea la Figura20. Antesde realizartareasde mantenimiento, reparaciones o inspecciones, desconectesiemprela PTO(perillade enganchede cuchillas),coloque el frenode mano,apagueel motory retirela Ilave,paraevitarquealguie_ enciendaaccidentalmente el motor. Enel mazode cablesde sutractorhayun fusibleinstaladoparaprotegerel sistemael_ctricodel tractordeda_oscausadospor excesode amperaje.
Ruedas delanteras AJUSTES Cadauno de los ejesy Ilantasde la ruedadelanteraviene equipado con un accesoriode engrase.Vea la Figura21. Lubriquecon grasa multiusoNO2 apNcadacon una pistolade engrasecada25 horasde funcionamientodel tractor. Apagueel motor,retirela Navede encendidoy coloqueel frenode manoantesde realizarajustes.Protejasus manosutilizandoguantes reforzadoscuandomanipulelas cuchillas. NOTA: Controlela presi6nde neum_.ticos del tractorantes de realizar cualquiernivelaci6nde la plataforma.
Nivelaci6n de la plataforma (lado a lado) Si la plataforrnade corte estuvierarealizandoel cortede cesped de forrnadespareja,puederealizarseun ajuste ladoa lado.Deser necesario,realiceun ajustede la siguienternanera: Ajuste del volante Si le cuestagirar el tractoren una direcci6nrn_.squeen la otra,o si se reernplazanlasjuntas de r6tuladebido a da_oso desgaste,puede ser necesarioajustar las barrasde acoplarnientodel volante. 1.
AJUSTE DE RODILLOS PLATAFORMA TRASEROS DE LA MANTENIMIENTO Control Los rodillostraserosde la plataforrnade corte no han sidodiseSados para soportarel pesode la plataforrna.Los rodillostraserossedeben ajustaraproxirnadarnente entre 1/4"y 1/2"por encirnadei suelo cuandola plataforrnase rnuevehaciala aiturade corte deseado. Coloqueel tractorsobreuna superficielisa y piana,rnuevala piataforrnaa la aiturade corte deseaday revisela alturade los rodillos traseros.
Cambio de aceite del motor Paraextraerel filtro de aire,levanteel extremodel filtro.Vea la Figura28. are uemaduras. NOTA:El filtrodel aceitedebe reemplazarseen cadaintervalode cambiode aceite.Paracompbtar el cambiode aceite,procedade la siguientemanera: 1. Conel motorapagadoperotodaviacaliente,desconecteel cable de bujfay mant_ngaloalejadode la bujia. 2. Filtro Prdiltro Retireel tap6nde Ilenadode aceite/lavarillade nivelde aceite del tubo de Ibnado. Yea la Figura27. Bancadade motor J Figura28 3.
Filtro de combustible Silenciador La ternperaturadel silenciadory de las_.reascercanasdel motor puede superarlos 150°F(65°C).Eviteel contactocon estas_.reas. tarnbi_nla rnuerte. Mantengala gasolinaalejadade chispas,llamasexpuestas, llamaspiloto,calor,y otras fuentesde ignici6n. Inspeccioneperi6dicarnenteel silenciadory reernpl_.celo de set necesario.Los repuestosdel silenciadordeben serlos rnisrnosy se deben instalaren la rnisrnaposici6nque las piezasoriginales.
Nuncaalmacenela tractorcortacespedconcombustibleenel tanque en unespaciocerradoo en a.reaspocoventiiadasdondelosgasesdei combustiblepuedanIlegara unallamaexpuesta,unachispao un piloto comoei quetienenalgunoshornos,calentadoresde agua,secadores de ropao aigQnartefactoa gas. PREPARACION DEL MOTOR PREPARACI6N DEL TRACTOR CORTA CO:SPED IMPORTANTE:El combustibleque quedaen el tanquecuandohace calorse deterioray causa problemasgravesde encendido.
Antesde realizarcualquiertipode rnantenirniento o servicio. desenganchetodosloscontrolesy detengael motor.Esperea que se detengancornpletarnente todaslaspiezasrn6viles.Desconecteel cable de la bujfay p6ngalohaciendornasacontrael motorparaevitarquese enciendaaccidentalrnente. Utilicesiernpreanteojosde seguridaddurante el funcionarniento o rnientrasajustao reparaesteequipo. En esta seccibnse analizan problernasrnenores de servicio.
La cortadorade cespedno procesalos recortescomo abono Corte desigual 1. La velocidaddel motores demasiadolent& 1. 2. 3. Pastomojado. C_speddemasiadoalto. 2. 3. 4. La cuchillade la cortadorano est,. afilada. 4. Coloqueel control del estranguladoren la posici6n FAST(velocidadr_.pida,representadapor una liebre). No proceseabono cuandoel pastoest,. mojado. Corteuna vez con alturade corte elevaday luego vuelvaa cortarel cespeda la alturadeseada,o haga una pasadade corte m_.sangosta.
Felicitacionespor haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El productoCraftsman@que ha adquiridoest_ dise_adoy fabricado para brindarrnuchosa_osde funcionarnientoconfiable.Perocorno todoslos productosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones.Esen esernornentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara reparacionesle puedeahorrardineroy problernas.
Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor de clasificaci6n de aire en 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.
(Esta p_.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada.).
DECLARACION FEDERAL y/oDECALIFORNIA SOBRE SUS DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES GARANTJAS EN EL CONTROL DE EIVIISIONES EN CUANTO A LA GARANTJA MTDConsumerGroupInc, laAgencia de Protecci6nMedioambientalde los EstadosUnidos(EPA),y para aquellosproductoscertificadosparasu ventaen el estadode California,el Departamentode 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
8. Durante latotalidad delperiodo degarantia delmotor yequipo para todo terreno arriba mencionado, MTD Consumer Group Incmantendr_ unsuministro depiezas bajo garantia suficiente para satisfacer lademanda esperada detales piezas. 9. Cualquier pieza dereemplazo sepodr_ usar para elcumplimiento delmantenimiento olasreparaciones bajo garantia ysesuministrar_n sincargo para elpropietario. Dicho usonoreducir_ lasobligaciones degarantia deMTD Consumer Group Inc. 10.
Riding Equipment questions or problems? Satisfaction with your purchase is our number one concern! To troubleshoot problems, get answers to questions, order parts, or schedule repair service for your Riding Equipment, call the number below. Para respuestas a preguntas o problemas, y ordenar piezas o pedir servicio para la reparacibn de su equipo, Ilame el nt_mero abajo. 1-800-659-5917 Craftsman Help Line www.craftsman.
