CRAFTSMAN 917.28728 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual (RRFTSMRN° T 24.0 HR 46" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission Model No. 917.28728 • Espa_ol, p. 33 This product has a low emission engine which operates []_] differently from previously built engines. Before star...

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Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Operation .......................

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_,DANGER: This cutting machine is capabmeof amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Faimure to observe the fommowing safety instructions coumd resumt in serious injury or death. _IWARNmNG: In order to prevent ac- cidental starting when settin...

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II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera- tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it...

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o Removegas=poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,then refuel such equipmentwith a portable container,ratherthan from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. o Keep the nozzle incontact with the rim of th...

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PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above (API= SG=SL): 32°F) SAE 5W30 (below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 64 oz. W/O Filter: 60 oz. Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground S...

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Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, fr...

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4. Roll tractor forward off skid. 5. Remove banding holdingthe deflector shield up againsttractor. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Be sure all the above assemblysteps have been completed. 2. ...

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Thesesymbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesuppliedwith the product, Learn and understandtheir meaning, H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING DRAKE MOWER HEIGHT OPERATION SYSTEM (RO...

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THINS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future re...

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend stan...

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TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for forward travelonly, SYSTEMCHARACTERISTICS The cruise control should only be used while mowingor transportingon relatively smooth,straightsurfaces.Other conditions such as trimming at sl...

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4_CAUTmON: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped,or the deflector shield (S)in place. REVERSEOPERATIONSYSTEM(ROS) Yourtractor is equippedwith a Reverse OperationSystem (ROS).Any attempt by the operato...

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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can l...

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COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, ...

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MOWING TiPS o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. o Th...

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Sheck Brake Operation Sheck Tire Pressure T R Check Operator Presence & ROS System_ A Sheck for Loose Fasteners C ShecWBeplace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart 0 Sheck Battery Level Slean Battery and Terminals Sheck Transaxle...

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATmON If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See &...

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TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand termi= nals cancause the batteryto "leak"power, 1, DisconnectBLACKbattery cable first then RED batterycable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 2, Rinsethe batterywith plainwater...

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8, Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing. Keep oil up to, but not over, the "FULL' line on dipstick, Push dipstick down fir...

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WARNmNG: TO AVOID SERmOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER-VmCE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 3. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove ke...

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6. ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) mWork from left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). 7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer s...

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TO LEVEL MOWER Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appeaF ance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDEmTOmSIDE ADJUSTMENT 1...

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Tighten adjust nut B to raise mower Loosen adjust nut B to lower mower Loosen jam nut A first NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about t/8". o Recheck measurements, adjust if nec m essary until front tip of blade...

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NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. 4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. 5. Replace axle cover. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, ...

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Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _I_I,WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwat...

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1. With engine not running,movethrottle control lever to fast position. 2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosencable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screwsecurely. TO ADJUST CHOKE C...

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Immediately prepare your tractor for stor= age at the end of the season or if the trac= will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. A...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manua_ unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "C...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center _ROBLEM CORRECTmON Loss of power (continued) Excessive vibration Engine dies when tractor is shifted into reverse Engine continues to run when operator [...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manua_ unless directed to Sears service center _ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON t. Remove obstruction.Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working if so equipped) Battery will no...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow slopes greater...

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Garantia ....................................................... 33 Reglas de Seguridad ................................... 34 Especificaciones de} Producto ..................... 37 MontajeiPre Operaci6n ................................ 38 Operaci6n ...

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_IbPELIGRO: Esta Maquina cottadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. ,I_ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte el alambre ...

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o Escogerunavelocidaddemarchabajade modoquenoseanecesariopararseo cam- biarestandoenunapendiente. o Nocortarlahierbamojada.Lasruedas puedenperdertracci6n. Ponersiempreunamarchacuandoseesta enpendientes.Noponerenpuntomuertoe ir cuestaabajo. Evitararra...

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, Mantener la maquina libre de hierba, hojas u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. Dejar que la maquina se enfde antes de guardada. o Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, ...

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ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Capacidad y Tipo 3.0 Galones de gasolina: Regular Sin PIomo Tipo de Aceite: SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F) (APFSG-SL) SAE 5W30 (Debajo 32°Pj Capacidad de Con filtro: 64 oz. Aceite: Sin filtro: 60 oz. Bujla: Champion QC12YC (Abert...

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Sutractornuevohasidomontadoenlafabricaconlaexcepci6ndeaquellaspartesquenosehan montadoporrazonesdeenvio. Cuandoenestemanualsemencionanlos terminos"manoderecha"o "manoizquierda" serefiereacuandoustedseencuentraen la posici6ndeopera...

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3. Ponga el control de la rueda libre en la posici6n de giro Iibre para desenganchar la transmisi6n. (Vea "PARA TRANSPOR- TAR" en la secci6n de Operaci6n de este manual). (Vea "PARA TRANSPORTAR" en la secci6n de Operaci6n de este ...

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Estos simboJos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en Ja Jiteratura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. F{ N H MARCHA ATRAS NEUTRO ALTO BAJO R,_PIDO LENTO 6 MOTOR APAGADO LUCES ENSENDIDAS 6 MOTOR MOTOR SISTEMA ENCENDID...

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FAMmLIARmCESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para ...

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SEGURIDAD La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extra_os dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dados graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando hag...

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MOVERSE HACIA ADELANTE Y HACIA ATRAS La direcci6n y la velocidad de movimientos estan controlados por los pedales de marcha adelante y atrSs. I. Poner en marcha el tractor y quitar el freno de mano. 2. Apretar lentamente el pedal marcha adeF ante (K)...

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PARA OPERAR LA SEGADORA Su tractor viene equipada con un interruptor sensor que exige la presencJa del operador. Si el motor esta funcionando y el embrague del accesorio esta enganchado y el operador trata de bajarse del asiento, se apagara el motor....

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AVISO:Paraprotegerel cap6contraelda_o cuandotransportesutractorenuncami6no re- molcador,asegOresequeel cap6estecerrado y aseguradoaltractor.Uselosmediosapropia- dosparaamarrarelcap6altractor(cuerdas, cordeles,etc.). REMOLQUEDECARRETJLLASOOTROS ACCESO...

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6. Inserte la Ilave en la ignici6n y gire la Ilave en el sentido que giran las manillas del reloj a la posici6n de arranque start, y suelte la Ilave tan pronto como arranque el motor. No haga funcionar el arrancador continu- amente por mas de quince ...

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CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR o No se pueden usar [as cadenas para [as [[antas cuando [a caja de [a segadora esta adjunta a[ tractor. , La segadora debe estar nivelada en forma adecuada para obtener e[ mejor rendimiento al segar. Yea "PARA NWELAR LA CAJA ...

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P'ROGRAMA-°DE ANTESDE CADA MANTENIM|ENTO CADA use 8 HORAS m Revisar la operacV)n del freno _ Revisar la presi6n de las Ilantas _ T v@rifi@z la cornrnande de prSsence R d'op6rateur et b sistema d ROS Revisar si hay sujetadores stleltos A C ...

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TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando de mantenimiento. OPERACt6N DEL FRENO Si el tractor necesita mas de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la maxima velocidad al cambio mas alto en una superficie nivelada, de hormig6n o pavimentada, h...

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5. Cubra los terminales con grasa o parafina. 6. Reinstale la bateria (Vea "Reemplazar la Bateria" en la secci6n de Servicio y ajustes de este manual). ENFRIAMENTO DEL TRANSEJE Las aletas de enfdamiento y el ventilador de Ja transmisi6n tie...

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FILTRODEACEITEDELMOTOR Cambieelfiltrodeaceitedelmotorcadatem- poradaovezpotmedioquecambieelaceite,si eltractorseusamasde100horasenuna_o. FILTRODEAIRE Sumotornovaafuncionarenformaadecuada siusaunfiltrosucJo.LimpieeJelementodel prefiltrodeespumadespues...

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ADVERTENCIA:PARAEVITARLESIONESSERiAS,ANTESDEDARCUALQUIER SERVlCIOODEHACERAJUSTES: I. Presioneel pedaldefrenocompletamentey apliqueelfrenodeestacionamiento. 2. Pongaelembraguedelaccesorioenlaposici6ndesenganchado(DISENGAGED). 3. PongalaIlavedeignici6n...

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. y suj6telo por medio de un resorte de con- tenci6n (G) a traves de1 orificio de la pieza de uni6n ubicada detras de la barra. Introduzca el otto extremo de la pieza de uni6n (E) en el orificio que se encuentra en la barra anterior de la cortadora (...

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PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA Aseg0rese de que los neumaticos esten infla- dos a la PSi que se indica en estos. Si estan demasiado inflados o poco inflados, el cesped no le quedara bien cortado, Io cual podra Jlevarlo a pensar que Ja SEGADORA no esta bien...

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Ajuste la tuerca de regulaci6n de altura B para levantar la segadora Afloje la tuerca de regulaci6n de altura B para bajar la segadora Afloje la tuerca A primero NOTA: Cada vuelta completa de la tuerca de ajuste hara variar la altura de la cortadora ...

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MONTAJE DE LA CORREA 1. lnstale la correa nueva de la parte de atras a la parte de adelante del tractor, pasandola por encima de la placa de direcci6n (F) y del vastago del pedal del embrague / freno (G). 2. Jale la correa hacia la parte de adelante ...

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IMPORTANTE: Su tractor esta equipado con un sistema de 12 volts. El otto vehiculo tambien tiene que tenet un sistema de 12 volts. No use la bateria de su tractor para hacer arrancar a otros vehiculos. PARA ADJUNTAR LOS CABLES DE EMPALME - I. Conecte ...

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MOTOR El mantenimiento, la reparaci6n, o el reemplazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas del control de la emisi6n, los cuales sean hechos al costo del cliente, pueden ser realizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor....

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Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el almacenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. _DVERTENClA: Nunca aJmacene el trac- tor con gasoJina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden ...

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IDENTJFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea }a secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigJdo a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCm6N NO arraRoa Dif_cil de arrancar E! motor no da vuelta El motor suena pero RoarraRoa P_rdida de fuerza...

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IDENTJFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicJo Sears. CAUSA CORRECCiON PROBLEMA Perdida de fuerza (continuado) VibracJ6n excesiva El tractor se pen en marcha atras El motor continu...

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IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio PROBLEMA Las cucMHas segadoras no rotan Sears. CAUSA BORRECCiON I. Remueva Jaobstrucci6n. MaJa descarga del c_sped Las luz (ces) dela...

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GUiA 8UGERmDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDmENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACI6N SEGURA SOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA O CUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVJESE EL CERRO 09 (D 15GRADOSMAXo 1. Plegar esta p_gina a lo _argo de ta linea punteada arriba indicada. 2. _ener la p...

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