CRAFTSMAN 917.28945 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual ® GA E 26.0 HP,* 54" Electric Start TRACTO Mower 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.28945 . Espafiol, p. 36 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start th...

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Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................ 3 Product Specifications .................................. 6 AssemblyiPre-Operation ......................... 8 Operation ..........

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_DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. _WARNING: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting...

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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. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution, tf you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, ...

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, Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim o of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete, Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. if fuel is spilled on clothing, change cloth- ing immediately. Never overfill fuel tank. R...

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PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 10W30(above 32°F) (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: 64 oz Spark Plug: Champion RC! 2YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed Forward: (MPH): 1st 1.0 2n...

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© (s)t_3/16 O.D. Washers i ii Mower (2) Rear _'_'_ Lift Link _-'3 Assemblies _ (1) Small Retainer Springs (5) Large Retainer Springs (1) Front Lift Link Assembly If Equipped (t) Anti-Sway Bar Q (1) 3/40.D. Washers (1) Small Retainer S...

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts lefl unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the corre...

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_CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loade& Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and engage in lowest position. Lift lever is located on left side of fender. 2. ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL (W) TO FRONT OF MOWER 3, TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AN...

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o Pivot the integrated washer end of anti- sway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower. Insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D)_ Move mower as needed to insert integrated washer end of bar into rear ...

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ar Lift Link(s) [D: Right Side Rear Mower Bracket [ 'U. Hole 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) . Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. ° From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through front hole in tractor front suspen...

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were over-inflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. , Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown on tires. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cuttin...

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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START OPERATIDN SYSTEM(ROS) LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY ATfACHMEN...

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS 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 ref...

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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 MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever (J)o t. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral position. 2, Move gearshift lever to desired position. 3. Slo...

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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in...

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ADD GASOLINE ° Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck° Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mi...

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NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance° See "TO ADJUST CARBUR ETO R" in the Service and Adjustments section of thi...

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MAINTENANCE DEFO.E EVERY EVE.V EVE_ EVERY EVE.V BEFO.E SCHEDULE _c. s _ _o _o0 e_eo. _Io.A_E use .ouRs .ou.s .ou.s .ou.e Check Brake Operation ........................... _ ..... _ ........................................................................

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION 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 &qu...

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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- nals can cause the battery to "leak" power, 1, Remove terminal guard. 2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor...

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4_ Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated dirt or foreign material. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob- structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. ...

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DECK WASHOUT PORT ",four tractor's deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system, it should be utilized af- ter each use, 1, Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water...

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WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: I. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake_ 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral position. 3_ Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_ 4_...

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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 appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly. VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT !....

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position. 3, Disengage belt tension rod (K) from lock bCracket (L). AUTtON: Belttension rod is...

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TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position° The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: I. Ma...

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REPLACING BATTERY _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, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be...

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I m mediately pre pare you r tractor for sto rage at the end of the season or if the tractor will be used for 30 days or more. ARNING: 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 manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start J ! I i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Engine will not turn over CAUSE Out of fuel. Engine not...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center )BLEM CAUSE Eric ine clicks but 1 Weak ordead battery. wilt not start 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring. 4 Faulty solenoid or starte...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven cutting Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) 1 2 3 4 5 I 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5...

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Battery will not charge I 2 3 4 :AUSE _ad battery cell(s)o 'oor cable connections,, :aul[y regulator (if so equipped), :aul_ alternator., CO...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SlIGHTiNG 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 greate...

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Garantia .............................................................. 36 Regtas de Seguridad ...................................... 37 Especificaciones del Producto ...............................40 MontajeiPre OperaciSn ..............................

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_PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar obJetos, si no se obser, fan las Instrucclones de seguridad slgulentes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. _s, DVERTENCIA: Siempredesconecteetalam- bre d...

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° Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de mode que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar estando en una pendiente_ • No cortar ta hierba mojada Las ruedas pueden perder tracci6n Poner siempre una marcha cuando se est& en pendientes No poner en pu...

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• Mantener la m&quina libre de hierba, hojas u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa mojada con carburanteo Dejar que la m&quina se enfrle antes de guardarla. • Si se golpea un ...

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ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Capacidad y Tipo 4 Ga!ones (15,1L) de gasolina: Regular Sin Plomo Tipo de Aceite: SAE 10W30 (Sobre 32°F) (API-SG-SL) SAE 5W30 (Debajo 32°F) Capacidad de 64 oz, Aceite: Bujia: Champion RC12YC (Abertura: .030") Marc...

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Segadora _._ (2) Conjunto de eslabones (5) I-3/16" de levantamiento Arandela traseros (1) Abrazadera pequefio de retencibn _ __ (1) Eslabones "_ \_ de levantamiento "_ delanteros (5) Abrazadera grande de retencl6n Si Los Tiene (1) Barr...

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Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han mon- tado por razones de envfo. Para asegurarse que su tractor funcione en forma adecuada y segura todas las partes y los articulos do ferreteria qua...

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PRECAUCION: La patanca de levantamiento estaaccionada por resorte.Sost_ngatafirmemente apretada, b_,jela lentamente y eng&nchela en la posici6n m&sbaja. La palancade levantamiento se encuentra en el lado izquierdo de la defensa. Palanca De Le...

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A. Brazes De Suspensi6n Lateral De La Cortadora De C6sped Q. Blindaje Deflector 5,, SI LA TtENE, INSTALE LA BARRA ANTtBALANOEO (S) BARRA ANTIBALANCEO (S) Hacia La Plataforma De La Cortadora De C6sped Extreme Extreme Con En 90° Arandela Integrada •...

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• Levante la esquina trasera de la cortadora de c_sped y ublque laranura en etconjunto de es_ labones sobre lachaveta en laescuadratrasera de lacortadora (D); asegure con unaarandela grande y un resorle de retenci6n grande. , Repita en el lado opue...

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REVISION DE LA PRESION DE LAS LLANTAS Las llantas en su unidad fueron infladas de- masiado en la f&brica per razones de envto. La presi6n de las Iiantas correctas es importante para obtener et meier rendimiento en el corte. • Reduzca la presi6n...

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Estos slmbo!os pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados° R N H L MARCHA ATR,&_ NELtTRO ALTO BAJO MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDtDO EN MARCHA FUNCIONAMtENTO ...

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FAMIUARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ES'I'E MANUAL DEL DUEI"_!O¥ LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare tas ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes, Guard...

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La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que saften objetos extraflos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajuste...

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PARA MOVERSE HACIA ADELANTE Y HACIA ATRAS La direcciSn y la velocidad del movimiento son controfadaspor medio de la palancade cambio (J)o I. Haga arrancar el tractor con el pedal del embrague/freno presionado y con ta palanca de cambio en la posici6n...

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FUNCIONAMIENTO ATRh,S Tij tractor est& equipado con e! Sistema de Funcionamiento Atr&s (ROS). Cualquier tenta- tiva de! operador de viajar marcha atr#,s con el embrague puesto apagar& el motor a menos que la tlave de ignici6n se ponga en ...

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AGREGUE GASOLINA . Llene e! estanque de combustible. Llene hasta la parte inferior det cuello de relleno del estanque de gasolina. No Io Ilene demasiado. Use gasolina regular, sin plomo, nueva y limpia con el minimo de 87 octanes. (El use de gasoli- ...

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• Los accesorios pueden ser utilizados durante el periodo del recalentamiento del motor y pueden requerir que el control de ta estrangu- laci6n sea estirado un poco_ AMISO: Si se encuentra a mucha altura (sobre 3000 pies) o en ctima frlo (por debaj...

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PROGRAMA DE ANTESDE CADA CADA CAO_ CADA CADA AL_AC_NA_._J_O MANTENIMIENTO CADA U$O 8 25 50 t00 TEMPORADA HOP,AS HORAS HORAS HORAS T .o.t,,,hPro,'_._o". "o.,.. _' e"' R d_°_mlBut o] _ sl_lomri d ROS C A!t],lf/cBmbltt! la...

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TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando d_ mantenimiento. OPERACION DEL FRENO Si el tractor necesita mrs de cinco (5) pies pars detenerse a Ia m&xima velocidad al cambio mas atto en una superficie nivetada, de hormig6n o pavimentad...

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PARA LIMPIAR LA BATERiA Y LOS TERMINALES La corrosi6n y la mugre de la baterfa y de los terminales pueden produclr"escapes" de potencia en la bateria, 1, Remueva la protecci6n de los terminales, 2, Desconecte el cable de la baterta NEGRO pr...

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3. Golpee ligeramente el elemento de papal para desalojar la suciedad. 4o Limpie todos las partes del filtro de aire de cualquier suciedad o material acumulada. 5. Evite que cualquier suciedad entre en la abertura det carburador. Instale e! elemento ...

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PUERTO DE LAVADO DE LA CUBiERTA La cubierta de su tractor est,, equipada con un puerto de lavado sobre la superficie que forma parte del sistema de lavado de la cubierta. Se de- beria utilizar cada vez que se haya usado eltractor, 1. Lleve el tractor...

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ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESI(r)NES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SER- VICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1_ Presione el pedal del embrague/freno completamente y aplique et freno de estacionamiento. Ponga la palanca de cambtos en la posici6n de neutroo 3, Pon...

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PARA NIVELAR LA SEGADORA Aseg_rese de que los neum_ticos est_n infladosa la PSI que se indica en estos. Si est_n demasiado infladoso poco inflados, el c_sped no te quedar& bien cortado, Io cual podr& llevarlo a pensar que la SEGADORA no est&a...

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PARA REEMPLAZAR LA CORREA DE LA CUCHILLA DE LA SEGADORA DESMONTAJE DE LA CORREA DE LA SEGA- DORA 1. Estacione el tractor en una superficie nive- lada. Ponga et freno de manor 2. Baje la palanca elevadora a la posici6n de m_s abajo. 3. Retire la barra...

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REGULACION DE LA PALANCA DE VELOCI- DADES NEUTRO DEL CAMBIO MECANICO CON DIFERENCIAL Y TRACCI6N ANTERIOR El cambio mec_nico con diferencialy tracci6n an- terior tiene que estar en posici6n neutro cuando ia retativa patanca est,. en posici6n (cierre m...

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REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA _DVERTENCIA: No haga cortocircuitocon los terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Ilave de tuercao cualquierotroobjeto entreen contacto con ambos terminales a la misma vez° Antes de instalarla baterfa remueva tas pulseras ...

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inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el al- macenamiento al final de ta temporada o si el tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s • T_ADVERTENCIA: Nunca almacene el tractor con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gase...

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IDENTIFICACI()H DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manuaCa menos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA NO arranca DificiCde arrancar Et motor no Cavuelta El motor suena pero no arranca Pdrdida de fuerza CAUSA t, Sin comb...

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IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est6 dirigido a un centre de servicio Sears, PROBLEMA fuerza (sigue) El motor continua funcionando cuando el operador se baja del astento con el embrague delaccesoflo enga...

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IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA Las luz ces) de ntera(s) no func|o- nando La bateria no carga P_rdida de impuistbn El motor tien "contraex- ptos...

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GU|A SUGERIDA PARA MEDIR LAS PENDIENTES CON LA VISTA PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA SOLAMENTE ANDE CUESTA ARRIBA O CUESTA ABAJO Y NO ATRAVIESE EL CERRO ! 15 GRADOS MAX. ! _ DVERTENCIA: Para evitar dafios graves, haga funcionar su tractor arribal y abajo d...

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