Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.289071 Craftsman
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Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° LAW TRACTOR 19.5 HR* 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No, 917.28907 , EspaSoI, p. 33 I This product has a low emission engine which operates I differently from previously built engines. Before you start the I engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
Warranty .................................................. 2 Safety Rules ............................................ 3 Product Specifications ............................. 6 Assembty/Pre-Operation ......................... 7 Operation .............
_I_,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.
II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury ordeath. Operation on allslopes requires extra caution. If you can not back up the slope or if you feet un easy on it, do not mow it.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim ofthe fuel tank orcontainer 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. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS Gasoline Capacity 1.5 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 56 oz. W/O Filter: 48 oz. Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030") Ground Speed Forward: 1st 1.
Steering Wheel / J i Steering Wheel insert Steering Wheel (1) Large Fiat Washer (1) Hex Bolt // I I _ , '% z j Steering - / Steering Wheel "_<- .... Extension Adapter Steering Boot Shaft (1) Lock Washer Seat (1) Washer (1) Seat _ ......
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift seat to raised position. NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
7. Lower seat into operating position and siton seat. Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating position is not comfortable, adjust seat. TO ADJUST SEAT Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to desired position and release adjust- ment handle.
These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H L Ikl REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE .
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 reference.
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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
TO MOVE FORWARD AND B A C KWA RD The direction and speed of movement controlled by the gearshift lever (J). 1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de- pressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 2. Move gearshift lever to desired posi- tion.
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc- tion with the attachment clutch engaged wilt shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsertthe dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.
MOWING TiPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH EVERY 8 EVERY 25 EVERY SCHEDULE USE SOURS .OURS SOURS Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/.
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 orpaved surface, then brake must be serviced. (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual).
BATTE RY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an au- tomotive charger will extend its life. Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open.
ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring. 4. Repeat on opposite side of tractor. 7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer spring (J).
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.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level sur- face. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Removemowerfromtractor (See"TO RE- MOVE MOWER"inthissectionofmanual). 2.
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and camber is set at the factory and is normal.
REPLACING BATTERY _ • WARNING" Do not short battery ter- minals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor 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. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start 1 2 CAUSE Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded. 4 Bad spark plug. !5 Dirty air filter.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but 1 Weak or dead battery. 1 Recharge or replace battery. will not start 2 Corroded battery terminals. 2 Clean battery terminals.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to 1 run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch eng.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Headlight(s) not 1 Light switch is "OFF". 1 Turn light switch "ON". forking Bulb(s) or lamp(s) Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
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Garantia ....................................................... 33 Reglas de Seguridad ................................... 34 Especificaciones del Producto ..................... 37 Montaje/Pre Operaci6n ................................ 39 Operaci6n .
_,PELIGRO: Esta Maquina eortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir JesJones graves o Ja muerte.
• Escoger una velocidad demarcha baja de modo que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar estando en una pendiente. • No cortar la hierba mojada. Las ruedas pueden perder tracci6n. Poner siempre una marcha cuando se est& en pendientes. No poner en punto muerto e ir cuesta abajo.
• Mantener la m&quina libre de hierba, hojas u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar Ins salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. Dejar que la m&quina se enfrie antes de guardarla. • Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse e inspeccionar la m&quina.
ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Capacidad y Tipo 1.5 Galones de Gasolina Regular Sin Plomo Tipo de Aceite SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F/0°C) (API-SG-SL): SAE5W30 (Deabajo32°F/0°C) Capacidad de Con Filtro: 56 oz. Aceite: Sin Filtro: 48 oz. Bujia: Champion RC12YC (Abertura: .
Volante de direcci6n ii Inserto del volante de direcci6n (1) Arandela f (1) Pemo hexagonal J ), (1) Arandela de seguridad c / Accesorio de Adaptador transci6n de la direcci6n Eje de Extenci6n Asien.
Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han montado por razones de envio. Para asegurarse que su tractor funcione en forma adecuada y segura todas las partes y los articulos de ferreterJa que se monten tienen que ser apretados en forma segura.
INSTALACION DEL ASIENTO Ajuste el asiento antes de apretar el perno de ajuste. 1. Remueva la perno y la arandela plans que aseguran el asiento al empaque de cart6n y p6ngalos de lado pars poder utilizarlos du- rante la instalaci6n del asiento sobre el trac- tor.
REVISI6N DE LA PRESI6N DE LAS LLANTAS Las Ilantas en su unidad fueron infladas de- masiado en la fabrica por razones de envio. La presi6n de las Ilantas correctas es importante para obtener el mejor rendimiento en el corte. • Reduzca la presi6n de los neum&ticos a la PSI que se indica en estos.
Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto. Aprenda y comprenda sus significados. R N H L MARCHA ATR,_,S NEUTRO ALTO BAJO " 45 MOTOR _ MOTOR MOTOR APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO EN MARCHA FUNCIONAMIENTO ATR,_,S (ROS) LUCES ENSENDIDAS COMBUSTIBLE BATERiA MARC.
FAMIMARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO 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 referencia en el futuro.
La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en estos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
PARA MOVERSE HACIA ADELANTE Y HACIA ATRAS La direcci6n y la velocidad del movimiento son controladas por medio de la palanca de cambio. 1. Haga arrancar el tractor con el pedal del embrague/freno presionado y con la palanca de cambio en la posiciSn de neutro (N).
FUNCIONAMIENTO ATR.&S Tu tractor esta equipado con el Sistema de Funcionamiento Atr&s (ROS). Cualquier tentativa del operador de viajar marcha atr&s con el embrague puesto apagar& el motor a menos que la Ilave de ignici6n se ponga en la posici6n de "ON" del ROS.
ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR REVISE EL NIVEL DE ACEITE DEL MOTOR El motor en su tractor ha sido enviado desde la f&brica Ileno con aceite de calidad para verano.
CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • No se pueden usar las cadenas para las Ilantas cuando la caja de la segadora est& adjunta al tractor. • La segadora debe estar nivelada en forma adecuada para obtener el mejor rendimiento al segar. Vea "PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGADOR,_' en la secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.
PROGRAMA DE ANTES DE CADA MANTENIIMIENTO CADA USO HORAS Revisar la operaci6n del freno _ t/ v" Revisar [a presidn de [as [[antas i Verifiez la commande de presence jj R d'operateur et le sis.
TRACTOR Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cuando de mantenimiento. OPERAOI6N DEL FRENO Si el tractor necesita m&s de cinco (5) pies para detenerse a la maxima velocidad al cambio m&s alto en una superficie nivelada, de hormig6n o pavimen- tada, hay que hacerle el servicio al freno.
3. Enjuague la bateria con agua corriente y sequela. 4. Limpie los terminales y los extremos del cable de la bateria con un cepillo de alambre hasta que queden brillantes. 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).
SISTEMA DE ENFRIAMIENTO DE AIRE Los escombros pueden atascar el sistema de en- friamiento de aire de motor. Remueva la cubierta del soplador y limpie el a.rea mostrada para evitar el recalentamiento y daSos al motor. Rejilla de Aire Limpie el desperdicio y los _.
,_ ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER SER- VICIO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1. Presione el pedal del embrague/freno completamente y aplique el freno de estacionamiento. 2. Ponga la palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro (N).
4. 5. Realice el mismo procedimiento en el otro lado del tractor. FIJE LAS PIEZAS DE PROPULSION POS- TERIORES (C) - Levante la parte posterior de la cortadora, ubique la ranura de la pieza de uni6n (D) por encima de la clavija que hay en la barra posterior de la cortadora y fijela con una arandela y un resorte de contenci6n.
PARA NJVELAR LA SEGADORA AsegOrese de que los neum&ticos esten inflados a la PSi que se indica en estos. Si esta.n de- masiado inflados o poco inflados, el cesped no le quedara, bien cortado, Io cual podr& Ilevarlo a pen- sar que la SEGADORA no esta.
PARA CAMBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSI6N DE LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA La correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadora se puede cambiar sin herramientas. Estacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada. Enganche el freno de estacionamiento. REMOCION DE LA CORREA - 1.
IMPRESK)N / INCLINACK)N DE LAS RUEDAS DELANTERAS La impresi6n e inclinaci6n de las ruedas delan- teras de su nuevo tractor vienen asi de f&brica y son normales.
REEMPLAZAR LA BATERIA _,ADVERTENCIA: No haga cortocircuito con los terminales de la bateria al permitir que una Ilave de tuerca o cualquier otro objeto entre en contacto con ambos terminales a la misma vez. Antes de instalar la bateria remueva las pulseras de metal, los relojes de pulsera de metal, los anillos, etc.
Inmediatamente prepare su tractor para el al- macenamiento al final de la temporada o si el tractor no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. A_,ADVERTENCIA: Nunca almacene el tractor con gasolina en el estanque dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta ouna chispa.
IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA No arrarlca Dificil de arraricar El motor no la vuelta El motor suena pero rio arrarica P_rdida de fuerza CAUSA 1. Sin combustible.
IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Seats. PROBLEMA P_rdida de fuerza (sigue) Vibration exoesiva El motor continua funcionando cuando el operador se baja dei asiento con el embrague del accesorio enganchado El corte disparejo CAUSA 8.
IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS: Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que este dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA Las luz (ces) de lantera(s) no funcio- nando La bateria no carga P_rdida de impulsi6n El motor tien "contrae×- plosiones" cMando se "APAGA" El tractor se poReR mar- cha arras CAUSA 11.
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