Page 1 Operator's Manual CRRFr MRN REVOLUTION ZERO TURN RiDiNG MOWER Model No. 247.28933 For answers to your questions call 1-800-659-5917. CAUTION: Before this product, read this manual and follow safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman about this product,...
Page 2 Page10 Repair P rotection A greement ... Espadol ... Pages 11-17 Service Numbers ... Pages 18-29 Craftsman Full Warranty toall s upplied instructions, ifany non-expendable call 1 -800-659-5917 will b ereplaced free ofcharge with the same o ranequivalent Sears w illNOT pay for: ortune-ups.
Page 3: California Proposition
This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof California to cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
Page 4: Slope Operation
• Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationand excessivespeed. Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremoving grass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or debris,or makinganyadjustments. Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff blade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and removekey before dismounting. Use extracare whenloadingor unloadingthe machineintoa traileror truck. This machineshouldnot be drivenup or down ramp(s),becausethe machinecouldtip over,causingserious personalinjury.The machinemustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.
Page 5 CHILDREN 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. •...
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
General Service • Never run anengine indoors orina poorly ventilated exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless, • Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, blade(s) and allmoving parts h ave s topped. Disconnect plug wire and ground against the engine toprevent unintended starting. • Periodically check tomake s ure the blades come t ocomplete stop within a pproximately...
Page 7: Safety Symbols
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, operate DANGER-- Never carry passengers. DANGER-- Always look down and behind before and while backing WARNING-- Do not put hands or feet near rotating can amputate...
Page 8 Sight and hold this levelwith a verticaltree... Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Donot operateyourlawnmoweron such slopes.Do notmow on inclineswith a slope in excessof 15degrees(a rise of approximately 2-1/2feet every 10feet). A ridingmower couldoverturnand causeseriousinjury.Operateridingmowersup and down slopes,neveracrossthe face of slopes.
Page 9 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • DONOTMOWWHEN CHILDREN O ROTHERS AREAROUND • • LOOK DOWN ANDBEHIND BEFORE ANDWHILE BACKING. • BLADE(s)NEVER CARRYoFF.CHILDREN EVEN WITH _'_"4m • MOWING INREVERSE I SNOT RECOMMENDED. WARNING t. DISENGAGE BLADES/PTO, (POWER TAKE OFF) 2.
Page 10: Tire Pressure
IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Referto the Service& Maintenancesectionfor instructionson checkingtheoil level. OPENING THE TRACTOR HOOD Toattachthe batterycablesand checkthe engineoil levelthe hood mustbe open. Locatethe hood lift notch(Referto Figure2 on page 11) at the front/centerof the dash panel.Graspingthe hoodat thenotch, lift and pivotthe hood forwardto open.
Page 11 SystemsIndicatorMonitor/HourMeter ThrottleControlLever KeySwitchModule ChokeControlKnob PTO(BladeEngage)Control K nob ParkingBrakeLever ForwardControlPedal ReverseControl Pedal BrakePedal NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition. CraftsmanTractorsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI). Figure2 DeckLift Lever CupHolder SeatAdjustmentLever FuelFillCap IVTTransmissionReleaselevers FuelLevelWindow CargoNet HoodLift Notch Meets ANSI Safety Standards...
Page 12: Throttle Control Lever
SYSTEMS iNDiCATOR MONITOR/HOUR METER Yourtractorisequippedwith a SystemsIndicatorMonitoras shown in Figure3. The monitorrecordstheaccumulatedhoursof tractor operation,and displaysthe informationon the LCD hourmeterdisplay (tenthsof an hour- rightmostdigit). The monitoralso hasfour indicator lightsthat showthe statusof variousfunctionsof thetractor. Battery ParkingBrake "-.. Figure3 The systemindicatormonitorfeaturesare as follows: LCD Hour Meter Display The hourmeterdisplayis activatedwhenthe keyswitch is turnedto eitherthe"NORMALMOWING"...
Page 13 Nevermovethe key intothe Start positionwhiletheengine is running.Doingso maycausedamageto yourengine'sstarter. CHOKECONTROL Thechokecontrol knobis locatedon the lowerIdt sideof the dash paneland isactivatedby pullingoutward.Activatingthe chokecontrol closesthechoke plateon the carburetorand aids in startingthe engine. PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) CON- TROL KNOB Toengagethe electricPTOand providepowerto the cuttingdeck, pull outwardon the PTOcontrol knob.
Page 14: Safety Interlock System
Avoid Serious injury or Death • Go up and down slopes,not across. Avoidsuddenturns. Do notoperatethe unit whereitcouldslip or tip. If machinestopsgoing uphill,stop bladesand back downhill slowly. • Do notmow whenchildrenor othersare around. • Nevercarrychildren,evenwith bladesoff. • Lookdownand behindbeforeand whilebacking. • Keepsafetydevices(guards,shields,and switches)in place and working.
Page 15: Stopping The Engine
IMPORTANT: M owingin reverseis not recommended. Touse the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE: IMPORTANT: T heoperatorMUSTbe seatedin the tractorseat. Start engineas instructedin the StartingThe Enginesection. Turnthe key from the NORMALMOWING(Green)positionto the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionof the keyswitch module.See Figure4. N OoHILDREN AROUND BUTTON Light Stop Position Figure4 Depressthe REVERSE PUSHBUTTON(Orange,Triangular...
Page 16: Driving The Tractor
DRiViNG THE TRACTOR iMPORTANT: A voidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand sudden stops. NOTE:YourRevolutiontractoris equippedwith an innovativedrive system.It is normalfor someforwardmovementof thetractorto occur whenthe brakeis released. Brieflydepressthe brakepedalto releasethe parkingbrake. Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position. Totravelforward:Slowlydepresstheforwarddrivecontrol pedal untilthe desiredspeedis achieved.See Figure5. ForwardDrivef Pedal Figure5 Totravelin reverse:Checkthat thearea behindis clear,then slowlydepressthe reversedrivecontrolpedal untilthe desired speedis achieved.See Figure5.
Page 17: Engaging The Pto
MOWING Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobject injury,keepbystand- ers, helpers,childrenand pets at least 75 feet fromthe machine whileit is in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea. This tractorisequippedwith one of Craftsman'shighqualitycutting decks.The followinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cutting deck with yourtractor. • Do not mowat high groundspeed,especiallyif a mulch kit or grasscollectoris installed.
Page 18: Maintenance
Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs. BeforeEachUse Engineoil level Mufflerarea and controls Fingerguard In the FirstFive Hours EngineOil Hood/Dash air vents Every 10 Hours...
Page 19: Engine Maintenance
ENGINE MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification SF,SG,SH, or SJ, Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto the expectedoperatingtemperature. F ollowthe chart below. f_older 32°F Oil Viscosity Chart Althoughmulti-viscosity oils (5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting in coldweather,they will result in increasedoil consumption when usedabove32°RCheckyour engineoil levelmorefrequentlyto avoid possibleenginedamagefrom runninglowon oil.
Page 20 5. Add oil a sdescribed above. 6. Start and run the engine. Asthe engine warms up, c heck foroil leaks. 7. Stop t he engine and check the oillevel. Itshould beatthe FULL mark o nthe dipstick. Fuel Filter 3losioncan causesevereburnsor death. Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, and otherignitionsources.
Page 21 Spark Plug Cleanareaaroundthe spark plug base.Do notsandblastspark plug.Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wire brushing and washingwith a commercialsolvent Removeand inspectthe spark plug.Checkgap to makesureit is set at .030".See Figure11. Electrode Porcelain Replacethespark plug (Champion®RC12YC) o nce a season. Muffler inspectmufflerperiodically, a nd replaceif necessary.Replace- ment partsfor the mufflermustbe the sameand installedin the same the oric...
Page 22 TIRES Neverexceedthe maximuminflationpressureshownon t!e sidewall of tire. Referto the tire sidewallfor exacttire manufacturer s recom- _mended or maxmum ps. Do notovernf ate. The recommended operatingtire pressureis: • Approximately 10 psifor the reartires Approximately 14psi for thefront tires IMPORTANT:Uneven tire pressurecouldcausethe cuttingdeck to mow unevenly.
Page 23: Main Harness
Charging the Battery If thetractorhas notbeen put intouse for an extendedperiodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-type 12-voltchargerfor a minimumof one hourat six amps. Batteriesgiveoff an explosivegas whilecharging.Chargebatteryin a well ventilatedarea and keepawayfrom an open flame or pilot light as on a waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryeror other gasappliances.
Page 24 Workingfrom the left side of the tractor,loosen,but do not remove,the hexcap screwin the left deck adjustmentbracket. See Figure15. AdjustmentGear Hex CapScrew Figure15 Toeventhe deck turnthe adjustment g ear,locatedimmediately behindthe hexcap screw,clockwise(rearward)to lowerthe left sideof the deck.Turnthe gear counter-clockwise (towardfront) to raisethe left sideof the deck.See Figure15.
Page 25: Cutting Deck Removal
FrontGauge Lock ... Wheel Shoulder BracketIndexHoles Bolt Figure17 Pivot If excessiveplay isexperiencedin the steeringwheel,checkthe pivot bar for forward/rearward movement. Raisethe front of the tractorand set it on jack stands,sothe front wheelsare suspendedabovethe ground. Graspingtheends of the pivotbar,attemptto moveeachend of the axleforwardand rearwardto checkfor side play.There shouldbe minimalor no sideplay.
Page 26 BLADES Be sureto shutthe engineoff, removeignition key,disconnectthe sparkplug wire(s) to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement. P rotectyourhands b_ usng heavyg oves or a rag to graspthecutt ng bade. The bladesmay be removedas follows: Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto CuttingDeck Removal)then gentlyflip the deckoverto exposeits underside. NOTE:Placea blockof woodbetweenthedeck housingand the cuttingedgeof the bladeto help in breakingloosethehex nut securing the blade.
Page 27 Pivotthe idler bracket/idlerpulleyto relievethe tensionon the timingbelt, and reposition the drivepulleyand/or timingpulleyto achievethe 900orientationof the timingarrowson the pulleys. Re-installthe idler bracketbackstopand positionso that thereis a 1/8"gap betweenthe backstopand idler bracket.Tightenthe hex screwandflange lock nutto securein the adjustedposition. BELTS Be sureto shut the engineoff, removeignitionkey,disconnectthe sparkplug wire(s) to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe belt(s).
Page 28 Applyingforceto eitherthetiming belt idlerpulleyor thetiming belt idler bracket,pivotand hold theidler bracketagainstthe springtensionjust farenoughto allowliftingthe timing beltoff and abovethe idler pulley.Carefullyreleasethe idler bracket.See Figure21. Loopthe timing beltand lift out of the timingpulleyand overthe righthand spindleassembly.Maneuver the belt betweenthe drive pulleyon top of the spindleassemblyand the spindlecoverto remove.
Page 29 15. If thetiming beltwas installedcorrectlyand thetiming arrows werepositionedas shownin Figure23, the cuttingbladesshould be in the positionshownin Figure24. Figure24 16. Reinstallthe PTObeltontothe RH spindledrivepulleyand re-installthe deck as describedin "Re-installingthe CuttingDeck" below. Transmission Drive Belt NOTE:Severalcomponents mustbe removed,includingtransmission steeringlinkagewhichwill haveto be readjusted,in order to change the tractor'stransmissiondrivebelt.
Page 30 Neverstorelawntractorwith 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 iMPORTANT:Fuelleft in the fueltank duringwarmweatherdeterio- ratesand willcause seriousstartingproblems. To preventgumdepositsfrom forminginsidethe engine'scarburetor and causingpossiblemalfunctionof theengine,the fuelsystemmust be eithercompletelyemptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a stabilizerto preventdeterioration.
Page 31: Need More Help
Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged. Parkingbrakenotengaged. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. Throttlecontrollevernot in correctstarting position. Chokenotactivated Fueltank empty,or stale fuel. Blockedfuel line. Faultysparkplug(s). Engineflooded. Enginerunserratically Unit runningwith CHOKEactivated. Sparkplugwire(s) loose. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel. Ventin gas cap plugged. Wateror dirt in fuel system. Dirtyair cleaner. Engineoverheats Engineoil levellow.
Page 32 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 0------_21...
Page 33 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 683-04269-0637 FrameAssembly 710-04377 Screw,Hex Cap Lock,7/16-20x 2.75 710-04484 Screw,Hex Wash.,5/16-18x .75 710-04666 Screw,Hex FlangeHd., 1/4-20x .75 710-0599 Screw,Hex Wash.,1/4-20x .5 710-0642 Screw,Hex Wash.,1/4-20x .75 710-3005 Screw,Hex Cap,3/8-16x 1.25Gr5 712-0271 Nut, HexSeres,1/4-20 712-04064 Nut, Hex FlangeInsertLock,1/4-20 712-04065...
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Page 35 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 710-0192 Screw,TrussHd. Mach.,10-24x .375 710-0599 Screw,HexWash,1/4-20x .5 L710-0604A J Screw,HexWash,5/16-18x .625 710-04484 Screw,HexWash,5/16-18x .75 710-0642 Screw,HexWash,1/4-20x .75 710-0895 Screw,HexWash,1/4-15x .75 710-3217 Screw,TrussHd. Mach.,#8-32 x .375 712-0142 Nut,Hex,8-32 725-0157 Tie, Cable 925-04022B Meter,Indicator/Service Monitor 11. J 925-04174...
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Page 37 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 647-04095A-0637 Shaft, Lift 710-04187 Screw,HexWash Hd. H/L, 1/4-15x .5 710-04484 Screw,Hd.Tapp,5/16-18x .75 710-0451 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 75 710-0599 Screw,Hd.Tapp, 1/4-20x .5 710-1260A Screw,Hd.Tapp,5/16-18x .75 710-0895 Screw,Hd.Tapp, 1/4-15x .75 _ 712-04063 _ Nut,Hex Flangeinsert Lock,5/16-18 712-04065 Nut,Hex Flangeinsert Lock,3/8-16...
Page 38 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 2 47.28933 _..18 12" 63"_ 22t_ 7...
Page 39 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 918-04414 SteeringAssembly,Synchro 631-04331 WheelAssembly,Steering 634-04415 WheelAssembly,15x 5 x 6 734-04347-0901 Tire, 15x 5 x 6 634-04104 RimAssembly 737-0224 GreaseFitting 941-04137 Bearing 934-0255 Valve,TubelessAir 683-04439 Axle Assembly,RH 683-04440 Axle Assembly,LH J 647-04080A-0637 Rod, FenderSupport 683-04285-0637 Link, Steering,IVT 710-04006 Screw,HexWash,5/16-18x 2.0...
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Page 41 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 783-04904-0637 Plate,Transmission 918-04228 Hub,Wheel 647-04174 Assembly,Control,Pedal,IVT 647-04103B Assembly,Control,Brake,IVT 683-04473-0637 Assembly,Hub, IVT Speed 783-06385 Brkt., Brake,Neut.,BrakeRod 707-05194 Lever,Brake,Release,RH 710-04484 Screw,Hex Wash,5/16-12x .75 707-05196 Lever,Brake,Release,LH 710-0627 Hhcs,5/16-24x .750 710-0599 Screw,Hex Wash.,1/4-20x .5 710-0919 Screw,B, #10-16x .440 710-0641 Screw,Hex Cap, 1/4-20x 2.25 Gr5 710-1008 Screw,tt, 3/8-16x 1.875...
Page 42 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 911-0677 FrI,5/16-18x .312Dia. 783-06377 Bracket,Pivot,IVT Rev 783-06213 Pedal,Rev,IVT 783-06224-0637 Bracket,Brace,NeutralBrakeRod 631-04229 ReservoirAssembly 725-04363 Switch,Interlock(Brake) 725-04374 Harness,ReverseJumper 725-1644 Switch,Reverse 926-0320 Plate,InsulatorNut 738-04237A Screw,Shoulder,#10-32:.5 634-04239 WheelAssembly,20 x 8 x 8 734-1730 Tire,20 x 8 x 8 934-0255 Valve,TubelessAir...
Page 43 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 683-04256-0637 Shield,Muffler 710-0227 Screw,HexWash Hd. Tapp,#8-18x .5 710-04683 Screw,Hex SeresTapp,3/8-16x 1.0 710-0599 Screw,HexWash Hd. lapp, 1/4-20x .5 710-0642 Screw,Hd. lapp, 1/4-20x .75 710-3008 Screw,Hex Cap,5/16-18x .75Gr5 912-3005 Nut, HexFlangeLock,3/8-16Gr5 725-0157 Tie, Cable 726-0205 Clamp,Hose 728-04000 Rivet,Pop,.188x .3 11.
Page 44 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 ® 62/_ 21 22 <_.y_---- 60 _--62 61 _62...
Page 45 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 918-04512A SpindleAssembly- Drive 918-04516 SpindleAssembly- Driven 638-04012A BoltAssembly,Shoulder 983-04379A-0721 DeckAssembly 683-04425-0721 Bracket,Idler 710-0520 Screw,HexCap,3/16-18x 1.5Gr5 710-0528 Screw,HexCap,5/16-18x 1.25Gr5 710-0599 Screw,HexWash.,1/4-20x .5 710-04484 Screw,HexWash.,5/16-18x .75 710-1325 Screw,HexWash.,1/4-20x 1.625 710-3005 Screw,HexCap,3/8-16x 1.25Gr5 710-3144 Screw,HexCap,3/8-16x 2.0Gr5 710-3178 Screw,Carriage,3/8-16x .75...
Page 46 220 (_)) For Revolution Model 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I[ 1329 REPLACEMENT 1013 1O27 750 :,_ I_ _/Z_ 247.28933 ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 943 \: j 1022 C= 7:2_:::: o ."3s 163 i'_/_ ... \_"_i 251 _ 524 ,((: : p)
Page 47 Craftsman Engine IViodel 407777-0717-B1 For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 1022 1026 "_ 1026A ""_.'% 914 _ ® 1022 1022 914 _@...
Page 48 Craftsman Engine Model 407777-0717=B1 F or 108 _- _J_'_<" ©i © 121 CARBURETOR 150 _ £j _)/.o/ °'" o\Jot, jd 929_ Revolution Model 247.28933 163 ,£ /_._} 1169 418 <_ _ ... ,_... 672 \ 1124 1126_ 1123 _._ OVERHAUL...
Page 49 Craftsman Engine IViodel 407777=0717-B1 467 _.>' _- ... 305A For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 865B 447A_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL _,d 4_ k_.:::,J_ 447 (_ 865A...
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Page 51 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 690964 Retainer-Valve 499586 Keeper-Valve 690977 Tappet-Valve 792555 Camshaft 698172 Short Block 695241 Manifold-Intake 51 0.+ 795123 Gasket-intake For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 690950 Gasket-intake 690951 Stud(Carburetor) 699816 Screw(IntakeManifold) 494439 Screen-Rotating 698425 Screw(RotatingScreen) 691056 Washer(Flywheel) 690718 Screw(ThrottleValve) 98 0 699721...
Page 52 690999 Plate-Carburetor 792297 Elbow-Intake 792105 Filter-Air CleanerCartridge 691003 Screw(Air GuideCover)(Short) 447A 697551 Screw(Air GuideCover)(Long) 790697 Knob-AirCleaner 696457 Alternator For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 691188 691029 696541 692024 1 691036 J D!pst!ck 691032 691037 Tube-Dipstick 691129 •Screw(Regulator) Armature-Starter 692034 690552 552A 690553...
Page 53 Screw (ChokeControl Bracket) 796222 Seal-O Ring(Oil PumpCover) 841546 Solenoid-Fuel 796221 Cover-OilPump 792303 Filter-Pre Cleaner 795120 Cover-AirCleaner 793592 Bowl-Float 691000 Seal-ThrottleShaft For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 1013 1017 1022.+ 690971 1023 1023A 1024 1026 1027 1029 1036 1040 1051 1054 1058 1059...
Page 54 MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California and the United States Environment EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2005 ANDTHERE- AFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA, A NDTO CERTIFIED MODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASED AND USEDELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES. California and elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The California Air ResourcesBoard(CARB),U.
Page 55 (4)Repair orreplacement ofany warranted warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding the provisions ofSubsection are franchised toservice the subject engines. (6)The owner must not b echarged fordiagnostic such diagnostic work i sperformed atawarranty station. (7) The engine manufacturer isliable f or d amages toother engine components part.
Page 56 250 hours of actual engine running time. to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time. lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, rating would equate to 10 to 12 years. the relative level of emissions...
Page 57 Congratulations on makinga smart purchase.YournewCraftsman® productis designedand manufactured for yearsof dependableopera- tion. But likeall products,it mayrequirerepairfrom time to time.That's whenhavinga RepairProtectionAgreementcan saveyoumoneyand aggravation. Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: * Expert service byour 10,000professional r epairspecialists * Unlimited service and no charge for partsand laboron all coveredrepairs * Product replacement up to $1500 ifyourcoveredproductcan't be fixed...
Page 58 Acuerdo de protecci6n para reparaciones ... Pagina 93 Etiquetas de seguridad ... Pagina 9 Pagina 10 Lista de piezas ... Pagina 66 NOmero de servicio ... Cubierta Craftsman de Garantia integro Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 NSmerode modelo ... N_mero de serie ...
Page 59 La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes de poneren funcionarniento esta rn_.quina. Si no respetaestas instruccionespodria provocarlesionespersonales.Cuandoveaeste sirnbolo,i presteatenci6na la advertencia! PROPOSICION 65 DE CALIFORNIA El escapedel motorde este producto,algunosde suscornponentes...
Page 60 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento s invigilancia.Apague siernprelascuchillas, c oloqueel frenode rnano,detengael motory retirela Ilaveantesde bajarsedel vehiculo. • Tengasurnocuidadoal cargaro descargar la rn_.quina e n un rernolque o carni6n.Estaunidadno debeconducirse en ascensoo descensode rarnpas, p orquepodrialadearsey provocar lesiones personales graves.En las rarnpasla rn_.quina s edebe ernpujar rnanualrnente p aracargarlao descargarla correctarnente.
Page 61 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. S iest,. instalado, el "ModoPrecaucidn Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, rnientras quelospaseosa la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay ni_osu otraspersonas presentes. • Mantenga a losni_osalejadosde losrnotores en rnarcha o calientes. Pueden sufrirquernaduras c onun silenciador caliente.
Page 62 • Reviselos pernosde montajede la(s) cuchilla(s)y del motora intervalosfrecuentespara verificarque est_n bien apretados. Adem_.s, i nspeccionevisualmente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade daSos(por ejemplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, etc.). Reemplacela(s)cuchilla(s)Qnicamente con lascuchillas de fabricantesde equiposoriginales(O.E.M.)listadasen este manual.El usode piezasque no cumplencon las especifi- cacionesdel equipooriginal podriatenercomo resultadoun rendimiento incorrectoy adem_.s poneren riesgola seguridad.
Page 63 SilVlBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&ginarepresenta y describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en la m_quinaantesprocurarpara reuniry operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR leido, entienda, PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Nunca transporte PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Retroceda lentamente.
Page 64 Mirey mantenc3a estehive[ c onun_rbo[ v ertical ...| 15° Use esta pagina como guia para determinar en qu_ pendientes no puede operar el tractor de manera segura. No opere la cortadorade c_speden dichaspendientes.No corte en inclinaciones mayoresde 15grados(elevaciSn aproximada de 2 1/2pies por cada 10pies). El tractor corta c_spedpodrfavoltearsey causarlesionesgraves.En las pendientesoperecon lostractorescorta-cespedhaciaarribay abajo,nuncade formatransversal.
Page 65 IMPORTANTE: Sutractor seenvia c on aceite enelmotor. Sin embargo, usted D EBE c ontrolar elnivel deaceite antes dehacerlo fundonar. Consulte laSecci6n deServMo yMantenirniento lasinstrucdones para e lcontrol del n ivel deaceite. APERTURA DEL CAPO DEL TRACTOR Paraunir loscablesde la bateriae inspeccionarel nivelde aceite del motor,el cap6debe estarabierto, Localicela rnuescade elevad6n del cap6 (Consultela Figura2 de la p_.gina 11)en el frente/centrodel panelde instrurnentos.
Page 66 Pedalde controlde marchaatr_.s NOTA:Cualquierreferencia hechaen este manualal lado DERECHO o IZQUIERDO del tractordebe entendersetal como seobservadesdela posici6ndel operador. Cumple Lasm_,qulnas quitanieve de Craftsman cumplenconlosest_.ndares de seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI). Figura2 Pedalde freno Palancade elevaci6nde la plataforma...
Page 67 MONITOR INDICADOR DE SISTEMAS/MEDI- DOR HORARIO Su tractorestAequipadocon un monitorindicador de sistemas, c omo muestrala Figura3. El monitorregistralas horasacumuladasde funcionamiento del tractor,y muestrala informacbn e n la pantalla LCDdel medidorhorario(d_cimas de hora- digito derecho).El monitor tambi_ntienecuatroluces indicadoras que muestranel estadode diferentesfuncionesdel tractor.
Page 68 iVl6DULO DEL INTERRUPTOR El m6dulodel interruptorde Nave se usa paraencendery apagarel motor. PN%-o Tambi_nse usapara activarel modo precauci 6n marchaatr&s(hojasde funcionarmientrasviajabaen sentido inverso).Insertela Nave en el m6dulo del interruptorde Nave y gfrelaen el sentidode lasagujasdel relojhacia la posici6nSTART(ENCENDIDO). Liberela Nave en la posici6ncorte normaI una vezque hayaarrancado el motor.Paradetenerel motor,gire la Nave de encendidoen sentidocontrario...
Page 69 Para usarla,tome la rnanijade la palancade elevaci6ny tire levernente haciaarribay atr_.s rnientraspivotala palancahacia adentroy afuerapara desalojarlade la rnuesca. Muevala palancade elevaci6nIo necesariopara colocarlaen la rnuescaque rnejorse adaptea la aplicaci6ndeseada. Despu_sde carnbiarla alturade corte de la plataforrna,debe inspeccionarla posici6nde las ruedasde calibraci6nfrontalesde la plataforrna.Deberfan estar aproxirnadarnente a 1/2 pulgadadel suelo cuandoel tractorse encuentrasobreuna superficielisa y planacorno una entradapara coches.Consultela secci6n"Servicioy Manten-...
Page 70 • El gasohol(hasta 10%de alcoholetilico,90% de gasolinasin plornopor volurnen)es un combustibleaprobado.No seaprueba el usode otrasrnezclasde gasolina/alcohol, c ornoE85. • El _ter rnetilicoterciario-butilico(MTBE)y las rnezclasde gasolinasin plorno(hastaun rn_.xirno de 15%de MTBEpor volurnen)son combustibles aprobados.No se apruebael uso de otras rnezclasde gasolina/eter. •...
Page 71: Encendido Del Motor
Siernpremirehaciaabajo y haciaatrAsantesy rnientras opera en rnarchaatrAs,paraasegurarsede que no hayaniSosen el Area. Unavez retornada la rnarchahaciaadelante,vuelvaa colocarla Ilaveen la posici6nCORTENORMAL. IMPORTANTE:El MODODE PRECAUCION ENMARCHAATRAS perrnanecerA activadohastaque: Se coloca la llaveen la posici6nCORTENORMALo en la posici6nSTOP(detenci6n). El operadorabandonael asiento.Siga lasinstrucciones anterioresparavolvera activar. ENCENDIDO DEL MOTOR Noopere el tractorsiel sisternade bloqueofuncionarnal.El sisterna...
Page 72 3, Para c ondudr hacia a tr_.s: Verifique que el_.rea detr_.s est_ despejada. Luego presione lentarnente hada atr_.s hasta q ue sealcance laveloddad deseada, Figura 5, 4, Suelte elpedal detransrnisi6n ypresione detener eltractor, Noabandone elasiento del t ractor sin colocar prirnero laperilla d e PTO/enganche decuchilla enlaposM6n decorte d eenergia (OFF) ycolocar elfreno d ernano.
Page 73 D etengala Irn_.qu na s a gu en entraen a zona. Estetractorest,. equipadocon una de las plataforrnas de corte de altacalidadde Craftsman.La siguienteinforrnaci6n ser_. d e utilidad cuandouse la plataforrna de corte con su tractor. •...
Page 74 Antesde realizarcualquiertipo del rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte todos los rnandosy pare el motor.Esperehastaque todas las partes de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecte el alarnbrede bujia y b_.selo contrael motorpara prevenirel cornienzo involuntario. SiernpreIlevepuestoscristalesinastillables durantela operaci6no realizandocualquierajusteo reparaciones. Antesde cadauso Niveldel aceitede motor Silenciadorzonay loscontroles Dedode la rnanode guardia Elaceitedel motor Losprirneroscinco horas...
Page 75: Mantenimiento
MANTENIMIENTO DE MOTOR Comprobaci6n de Aceite del Motor Use solarnente un aceitedetergente de altacalidadcuya clasificaci6n de servicioAPIsea SF,SG, SHo SJ. Seleccioneel gradode viscosi- dad SAEdel aceiteseg0nla ternperatura de operaci6nesperada. Curnplala tablaque aparecea continuaci6n. 32"F Ma.sfrio Tabla de viscosidad del aceite ,,_,,.
Page 76 Figura8 Antesde instalarel nuevofiltrode aceite,lubricarligerarnenteel filtro de aceitejunta confrescos,lirnpiosde petr61eo. Instaleel filtro de aceitecon la rnanohasta que la junta en contactocon el adaptadorde filtrode aceitey, a continuaci6n, aprieteel filtro de aceite 1 / 2 a 3 / 4 turnos. A_adirel aceitecornosedescribi6anteriorrnente. Inicioy ejecutarel motor.Cornoel motorcaliente,la verificaci6n de fugas de aceite.
Page 77 Filtro Figura10 Retireel pre-limpiadordeel filtro. Paraaflojarlos desechos,y golpearsuavemente en el filtro sobre una superficiedura.Si el filtro est4 demasiadosucio,sustituircon un nuevofiltro. Lavarel pre-limpiadoren Ifquidodetergente y agua.Permitirque el airecompletamente seco.No aceite de la pre-cleaner. Montarel seco pre-limpiador p ara el filtro. Instalarel filtro en el motorde basey empujehaciaabajohasta que encajeel filtro en su lugar.
Page 78 Las ruedas traseras Las ruedastraserasse deben sacarde losejes una vez por tempo- rada,Lubriquebien losejes y las Ilantascon una grasatodouso antes de reinstalarlos, Transmisi6n Latransrnisi6nIVT vieneselladade f_.brica y no tiene rnantenirniento alguno.Nose puedecontrohr ni se puede carnbiarel nivelde liquido, Mantengael _.rea alrededordel ventiladorde enfriarniento de la transrnisi6nlibrede pastoy residuosen todornornento, Lubricaci6n de la direcci6n...
Page 79 Desconectela potenciade arranque(enganchede cuchilla), coloqueel frenode rnanoy detengael motor. Enrosqueel acoplede boquilla(ernbaladoconel Manualdel Operadorde sutractor)en el extrernode la rnanguerade jardfn. Tirehaciaatr_.sel collarinde ajustedel acoplede la boquillay ernpujeel adaptadorhaciala boquillade lavadode la plataforrna en el extrernoizquierdode la plataforrna de corte.Suelteel collarinde ajustepara trabarel adaptadoren la boquilla.Vea la Figura13.
Page 80 AJUSTES exceptocuandoasf Ioespecificael manualdel operador.Desconecte los cables de las bujfasantesde realizarcualquierajuste,reparaci6n Nuncaintentehacerajustesrnientrasel motorest_ en rnarcha, o rnantenirniento. Varillaje de Direcci6n y Transmisi6n Las barrasde acoplarniento de las ruedasrnotricesy el varillajede transrnisi6n asociadose instalanen f&bricay no deberfarequerir ajustesadicionales.Debidoal cornplejoprocedirniento de ajuste,el varillajede direcci6ny transrnisi6ns61o debe serrevisadoo ajustado Qnicarnente por un rnec&nico calificado.Si tiene problernas con la direcci6no con la transrnisi6nIVT,p6ngaseen contactocon su centro...
Page 81 Paranivelarla plataforrna gire el rnecanisrno de ajuste,ubicado inrnediatarnente detr_.s del tornillohexagonal,en sentidode las agujasdel reloj (haciaatr_.s)parabajar el ladoizquierdode la plataforrna.Gireel mecanisrnoen sentidocontrarioalas agujas del reloj (haciaadelante)para levantarel lado izquierdode la plataforrna.Veala Figura15. La plataforrna se encuentracorrectarnente equilibradacuandolas dos rnediciones de las puntasde las cuchillas,cornose explic6 anteriorrnente, s oniguales.
Page 82 Rueda Tuer calibradora Pernocon nensuladwlsoraf! _ ... reborde Figura17 Barra de pivote Si el volantetienedernasiado juego, inspeccioneel rnovirniento hacia adelantey haciaatr_.sde la barrade pivote. Levanteel frentedel tractory p6ngalosobregatos,para que las ruedasdelanterasquedensuspendidasen el aire. Tornando los extrernosde la barrade pivot& intentemovercada extrernodel eje haciaadelantey haciaatr_.sparaverificarel juego lateral.Eljuego lateraldebe serrninirnoo inexistente.
Page 83 La correade la potenciade arranque(PTO)es capturadapor un guardacorrea en el interiorde la poleade la potenciade arranque en la basedel motor.Desdeabajodel lateraldelantero/izquierdo del tractor,ubiqueel tornilloautoroscante hexagonal q ue sujeta el costadoizquierdodel guardacorrea a la basedel marco del tractor. 10. Despuesde ubicarprirneroel orificiodel marcoen el cual se insertael lado derechodel guardacorrea, s aqueel tornillo autoroscante hexagonal y el guardacorrea.
Page 84 Control de la sincronizaci6n de las cuchillas Duranteel funcionarniento normalla sincronizaci6n de las cuchillas de corte se puedealterarpot la presenciade cargasanorrnalesen una o arnbascucNlas de corte.Verifiqueregularrnente las flechasde sincronizaci6n de los conjuntosde husillopara cornprobar q ue est_n a 90o una de otra. Si lasflechasde sincronizaci6n no est&na 90ouna de otra, proceda de la siguienternanera: Saquela plataforrna del tractor.Saqueel tope de retenci6n del...
Page 85 2. Saque lapolea d etransrnisi6n delacorrea delapotencia de arranque del c onjunto dehusillo derecho segQn sedescribe en "Carnbio delacorrea delapotencia dearranque". 3. Saque eltornillo hexagonal, laarandela plana, laarandela de seguridad, elseparador con reborde ylatuerca d eseguridad brida q ue integran eltope deretenci6n interrnedia.
Page 86 14. Coloquenuevarnente los cornponentes del tope de retenci6ndel soporteinterrnedio, c ornoestabaninstaladosoriginalrnente en el alojarniento de la plataforrna, y uUquelode rnaneraque quede una separaci6nde 1/8"entreel topede retenci6ny el soporte interrnedio. A justeel tornillohexagonaly la tuercade seguridad con bridapara sujetarlosen la posici6ncorregida. 15.
Page 87 Nuncaalmacenetractorde cespedconcombustiNeen el tanque en un espado cerradoo en _.reas conpoca venfilad6n,donde los gases del combusfiNepuedanalcanzarel fuego,chispaso una luz pilotocomo la que tienenalgunoshornos,caJentadores d e agua, secadoresde ropao algQn otto disposifivoa gas. PREPARACION DEL MOTOR IMPORTANTE:El combustible que quedaen el tanquecuandohace calorse deterioray ocasionagravesproNemasde encendido.
Page 88 El motorno arranca Perillade potenciade arranque(PTO) (enganchede cuchilla)conectada. Noest,. colocadoel frenode mano. Se ha desconectado el cablede las bujfas. La palancade controldel reguladorno est,. en la posici6nde arranquecorrecta. No se ha activadoel cebador El dep6sitode combustibleest,. vado o el combustibleseha echadoa perder. La linea del combustibleest,.
Page 89 El motorfuncionacon Bujia atorada,averiadao excesode dificultaden ralenfi separaci6n. El filtro de aireest,. sucio. Dernasiada vibraci6n Cuchillade corte flojao descentrada. Cuchillada_adaocurvada La velocidaddel motores dernasiadolenta. La cortadorade cespedno regresael recortede c_sped cornoabono C_spedhOrnedo. C_speddernasiadoalto. La cuchillade la cortadorano est,. afilada. Corte desigual La plataforrnano est,.
Page 90 MTD CONSUMER GROUP, iNC. (MTD), el Bordo de Recursos de Aire de California y la Agencia de Protecci6n Declaraci6n (Derechos y obligaciones del propietario seg_n la garantia contra defectos) LA COBERTURADESISTEMADECONTROLDEEMISIONES APLICABLE A MOTORES CERTIFICADOS COMPRADOS ENCALIFORNIA EN2005 Y A PARTIRDE ENTONCES, QUESON USADOS EN CALIFORNIA, Y HASTA ANO2005 DE MODELOCERTIFICADO Y MOTORES POSTERIORES QUESON COMPRADOS Y USADOSENOTRAPARTEEN LOSESTADOS UNIDOS.
Page 91 reernplazada segQn lagarantia segarantizar_, (3) Cualquier pieza g arantizada que est_ prograrnada clones escritas delaSubsecci6n (c)segarantiza pieza. Silapieza f alla antes del p rimer reernplazo (4) acontinuaci6n. Cualquier pieza r eparada programatic puntual para esa pieza. (4)Lareparaci6n oelreernplazo decualquier debe r ealizar enuncentro degaranfia sincosto a lguno para e lpropietario. (5)Sin perjuicio delas disposiciones delaSubsecci6n istrados por t odos l oscentros dedistribuci6n...
Page 92 Busque el periodo de duraci6n 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 perJodo de duraci6n de las emisiones y la clasificaci6n Roebuck and Co., de los Estados Unidos ponen esta informaci6n a disposici6n El Periodo de Duraci6n de las Emisiones describe el nQmero de horas de tiempo real de funcionamiento el motor cumple con las reglas de emisi6n, descontando...
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Page 97: Safety Assembly
Operator's Manual CRRFr MRN REVOLUTION ZERO TURN RiDiNG MOWER Model No. 247.28933 For answers to your questions call 1-800-659-5917. CAUTION: Before this product, read this manual and follow safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman about this product,...
Page 98 Page10 Repair P rotection A greement ... Espadol ... Pages 11-17 Service Numbers ... Pages 18-29 Craftsman Full Warranty toall s upplied instructions, ifany non-expendable call 1 -800-659-5917 will b ereplaced free ofcharge with the same o ranequivalent Sears w illNOT pay for: ortune-ups.
Page 99 This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof California to cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
Page 100 • Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationand excessivespeed. Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremoving grass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or debris,or makinganyadjustments. Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff blade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and removekey before dismounting. Use extracare whenloadingor unloadingthe machineintoa traileror truck. This machineshouldnot be drivenup or down ramp(s),becausethe machinecouldtip over,causingserious personalinjury.The machinemustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.
Page 101 CHILDREN 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. •...
Page 102 General Service • Never run anengine indoors orina poorly ventilated exhaust contains carbon monoxide, anodorless, • Before cleaning, repairing, orinspecting, blade(s) and allmoving parts h ave s topped. Disconnect plug wire and ground against the engine toprevent unintended starting. • Periodically check tomake s ure the blades come t ocomplete stop within a pproximately...
Page 103 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, operate DANGER-- Never carry passengers. DANGER-- Always look down and behind before and while backing WARNING-- Do not put hands or feet near rotating can amputate...
Page 104 Sight and hold this levelwith a verticaltree... Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Donot operateyourlawnmoweron such slopes.Do notmow on inclineswith a slope in excessof 15degrees(a rise of approximately 2-1/2feet every 10feet). A ridingmower couldoverturnand causeseriousinjury.Operateridingmowersup and down slopes,neveracrossthe face of slopes.
Page 105 ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • DONOTMOWWHEN CHILDREN O ROTHERS AREAROUND • • LOOK DOWN ANDBEHIND BEFORE ANDWHILE BACKING. • BLADE(s)NEVER CARRYoFF.CHILDREN EVEN WITH _'_"4m • MOWING INREVERSE I SNOT RECOMMENDED. WARNING t. DISENGAGE BLADES/PTO, (POWER TAKE OFF) 2.
Page 106 IMPORTANT: Y ourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine. However, y ou MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Referto the Service& Maintenancesectionfor instructionson checkingtheoil level. OPENING THE TRACTOR HOOD Toattachthe batterycablesand checkthe engineoil levelthe hood mustbe open. Locatethe hood lift notch(Referto Figure2 on page 11) at the front/centerof the dash panel.Graspingthe hoodat thenotch, lift and pivotthe hood forwardto open.
Page 107 SystemsIndicatorMonitor/HourMeter ThrottleControlLever KeySwitchModule ChokeControlKnob PTO(BladeEngage)Control K nob ParkingBrakeLever ForwardControlPedal ReverseControl Pedal BrakePedal NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTside of the tractoris observedfrom operator'sposition. CraftsmanTractorsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI). Figure2 DeckLift Lever CupHolder SeatAdjustmentLever FuelFillCap IVTTransmissionReleaselevers FuelLevelWindow CargoNet HoodLift Notch Meets ANSI Safety Standards...
Page 108 SYSTEMS iNDiCATOR MONITOR/HOUR METER Yourtractorisequippedwith a SystemsIndicatorMonitoras shown in Figure3. The monitorrecordstheaccumulatedhoursof tractor operation,and displaysthe informationon the LCD hourmeterdisplay (tenthsof an hour- rightmostdigit). The monitoralso hasfour indicator lightsthat showthe statusof variousfunctionsof thetractor. Battery ParkingBrake "-.. Figure3 The systemindicatormonitorfeaturesare as follows: LCD Hour Meter Display The hourmeterdisplayis activatedwhenthe keyswitch is turnedto eitherthe"NORMALMOWING"...
Page 109 Nevermovethe key intothe Start positionwhiletheengine is running.Doingso maycausedamageto yourengine'sstarter. CHOKECONTROL Thechokecontrol knobis locatedon the lowerIdt sideof the dash paneland isactivatedby pullingoutward.Activatingthe chokecontrol closesthechoke plateon the carburetorand aids in startingthe engine. PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) CON- TROL KNOB Toengagethe electricPTOand providepowerto the cuttingdeck, pull outwardon the PTOcontrol knob.
Page 110 Avoid Serious injury or Death • Go up and down slopes,not across. Avoidsuddenturns. Do notoperatethe unit whereitcouldslip or tip. If machinestopsgoing uphill,stop bladesand back downhill slowly. • Do notmow whenchildrenor othersare around. • Nevercarrychildren,evenwith bladesoff. • Lookdownand behindbeforeand whilebacking. • Keepsafetydevices(guards,shields,and switches)in place and working.
Page 111 IMPORTANT: M owingin reverseis not recommended. Touse the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE: IMPORTANT: T heoperatorMUSTbe seatedin the tractorseat. Start engineas instructedin the StartingThe Enginesection. Turnthe key from the NORMALMOWING(Green)positionto the REVERSE CAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionof the keyswitch module.See Figure4. N OoHILDREN AROUND BUTTON Light Stop Position Figure4 Depressthe REVERSE PUSHBUTTON(Orange,Triangular...
Page 112 DRiViNG THE TRACTOR iMPORTANT: A voidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand sudden stops. NOTE:YourRevolutiontractoris equippedwith an innovativedrive system.It is normalfor someforwardmovementof thetractorto occur whenthe brakeis released. Brieflydepressthe brakepedalto releasethe parkingbrake. Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position. Totravelforward:Slowlydepresstheforwarddrivecontrol pedal untilthe desiredspeedis achieved.See Figure5. ForwardDrivef Pedal Figure5 Totravelin reverse:Checkthat thearea behindis clear,then slowlydepressthe reversedrivecontrolpedal untilthe desired speedis achieved.See Figure5.
Page 113 MOWING Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobject injury,keepbystand- ers, helpers,childrenand pets at least 75 feet fromthe machine whileit is in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea. This tractorisequippedwith one of Craftsman'shighqualitycutting decks.The followinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthe cutting deck with yourtractor. • Do not mowat high groundspeed,especiallyif a mulch kit or grasscollectoris installed.
Page 114 Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetoprevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs. BeforeEachUse Engineoil level Mufflerarea and controls Fingerguard In the FirstFive Hours EngineOil Hood/Dash air vents Every 10 Hours...
Page 115 ENGINE MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification SF,SG,SH, or SJ, Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto the expectedoperatingtemperature. F ollowthe chart below. f_older 32°F Oil Viscosity Chart Althoughmulti-viscosity oils (5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting in coldweather,they will result in increasedoil consumption when usedabove32°RCheckyour engineoil levelmorefrequentlyto avoid possibleenginedamagefrom runninglowon oil.
Page 116 5. Add oil a sdescribed above. 6. Start and run the engine. Asthe engine warms up, c heck foroil leaks. 7. Stop t he engine and check the oillevel. Itshould beatthe FULL mark o nthe dipstick. Fuel Filter 3losioncan causesevereburnsor death. Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat, and otherignitionsources.
Page 117 Spark Plug Cleanareaaroundthe spark plug base.Do notsandblastspark plug.Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wire brushing and washingwith a commercialsolvent Removeand inspectthe spark plug.Checkgap to makesureit is set at .030".See Figure11. Electrode Porcelain Replacethespark plug (Champion®RC12YC) o nce a season. Muffler inspectmufflerperiodically, a nd replaceif necessary.Replace- ment partsfor the mufflermustbe the sameand installedin the same the oric...
Page 118 TIRES Neverexceedthe maximuminflationpressureshownon t!e sidewall of tire. Referto the tire sidewallfor exacttire manufacturer s recom- _mended or maxmum ps. Do notovernf ate. The recommended operatingtire pressureis: • Approximately 10 psifor the reartires Approximately 14psi for thefront tires IMPORTANT:Uneven tire pressurecouldcausethe cuttingdeck to mow unevenly.
Page 119 Charging the Battery If thetractorhas notbeen put intouse for an extendedperiodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-type 12-voltchargerfor a minimumof one hourat six amps. Batteriesgiveoff an explosivegas whilecharging.Chargebatteryin a well ventilatedarea and keepawayfrom an open flame or pilot light as on a waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryeror other gasappliances.
Page 120 Workingfrom the left side of the tractor,loosen,but do not remove,the hexcap screwin the left deck adjustmentbracket. See Figure15. AdjustmentGear Hex CapScrew Figure15 Toeventhe deck turnthe adjustment g ear,locatedimmediately behindthe hexcap screw,clockwise(rearward)to lowerthe left sideof the deck.Turnthe gear counter-clockwise (towardfront) to raisethe left sideof the deck.See Figure15.
Page 121 FrontGauge Lock ... Wheel Shoulder BracketIndexHoles Bolt Figure17 Pivot If excessiveplay isexperiencedin the steeringwheel,checkthe pivot bar for forward/rearward movement. Raisethe front of the tractorand set it on jack stands,sothe front wheelsare suspendedabovethe ground. Graspingtheends of the pivotbar,attemptto moveeachend of the axleforwardand rearwardto checkfor side play.There shouldbe minimalor no sideplay.
Page 122 BLADES Be sureto shutthe engineoff, removeignition key,disconnectthe sparkplug wire(s) to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement. P rotectyourhands b_ usng heavyg oves or a rag to graspthecutt ng bade. The bladesmay be removedas follows: Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto CuttingDeck Removal)then gentlyflip the deckoverto exposeits underside. NOTE:Placea blockof woodbetweenthedeck housingand the cuttingedgeof the bladeto help in breakingloosethehex nut securing the blade.
Page 123 Pivotthe idler bracket/idlerpulleyto relievethe tensionon the timingbelt, and reposition the drivepulleyand/or timingpulleyto achievethe 900orientationof the timingarrowson the pulleys. Re-installthe idler bracketbackstopand positionso that thereis a 1/8"gap betweenthe backstopand idler bracket.Tightenthe hex screwandflange lock nutto securein the adjustedposition. BELTS Be sureto shut the engineoff, removeignitionkey,disconnectthe sparkplug wire(s) to preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe belt(s).
Page 124 Applyingforceto eitherthetiming belt idlerpulleyor thetiming belt idler bracket,pivotand hold theidler bracketagainstthe springtensionjust farenoughto allowliftingthe timing beltoff and abovethe idler pulley.Carefullyreleasethe idler bracket.See Figure21. Loopthe timing beltand lift out of the timingpulleyand overthe righthand spindleassembly.Maneuver the belt betweenthe drive pulleyon top of the spindleassemblyand the spindlecoverto remove.
Page 125 15. If thetiming beltwas installedcorrectlyand thetiming arrows werepositionedas shownin Figure23, the cuttingbladesshould be in the positionshownin Figure24. Figure24 16. Reinstallthe PTObeltontothe RH spindledrivepulleyand re-installthe deck as describedin "Re-installingthe CuttingDeck" below. Transmission Drive Belt NOTE:Severalcomponents mustbe removed,includingtransmission steeringlinkagewhichwill haveto be readjusted,in order to change the tractor'stransmissiondrivebelt.
Page 126 Neverstorelawntractorwith 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 iMPORTANT:Fuelleft in the fueltank duringwarmweatherdeterio- ratesand willcause seriousstartingproblems. To preventgumdepositsfrom forminginsidethe engine'scarburetor and causingpossiblemalfunctionof theengine,the fuelsystemmust be eithercompletelyemptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a stabilizerto preventdeterioration.
Page 127 Enginefails to start PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged. Parkingbrakenotengaged. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. Throttlecontrollevernot in correctstarting position. Chokenotactivated Fueltank empty,or stale fuel. Blockedfuel line. Faultysparkplug(s). Engineflooded. Enginerunserratically Unit runningwith CHOKEactivated. Sparkplugwire(s) loose. Blockedfuel line or stalefuel. Ventin gas cap plugged. Wateror dirt in fuel system. Dirtyair cleaner. Engineoverheats Engineoil levellow.
Page 128 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 0------_21...
Page 129 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 683-04269-0637 FrameAssembly 710-04377 Screw,Hex Cap Lock,7/16-20x 2.75 710-04484 Screw,Hex Wash.,5/16-18x .75 710-04666 Screw,Hex FlangeHd., 1/4-20x .75 710-0599 Screw,Hex Wash.,1/4-20x .5 710-0642 Screw,Hex Wash.,1/4-20x .75 710-3005 Screw,Hex Cap,3/8-16x 1.25Gr5 712-0271 Nut, HexSeres,1/4-20 712-04064 Nut, Hex FlangeInsertLock,1/4-20 712-04065...
Page 130 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933...
Page 131 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 710-0192 Screw,TrussHd. Mach.,10-24x .375 710-0599 Screw,HexWash,1/4-20x .5 L710-0604A J Screw,HexWash,5/16-18x .625 710-04484 Screw,HexWash,5/16-18x .75 710-0642 Screw,HexWash,1/4-20x .75 710-0895 Screw,HexWash,1/4-15x .75 710-3217 Screw,TrussHd. Mach.,#8-32 x .375 712-0142 Nut,Hex,8-32 725-0157 Tie, Cable 925-04022B Meter,Indicator/Service Monitor 11. J 925-04174...
Page 132 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933...
Page 133 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 647-04095A-0637 Shaft, Lift 710-04187 Screw,HexWash Hd. H/L, 1/4-15x .5 710-04484 Screw,Hd.Tapp,5/16-18x .75 710-0451 Screw,Carriage,5/16-18x 75 710-0599 Screw,Hd.Tapp, 1/4-20x .5 710-1260A Screw,Hd.Tapp,5/16-18x .75 710-0895 Screw,Hd.Tapp, 1/4-15x .75 _ 712-04063 _ Nut,Hex Flangeinsert Lock,5/16-18 712-04065 Nut,Hex Flangeinsert Lock,3/8-16...
Page 134 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 2 47.28933 _..18 12" 63"_ 22t_ 7...
Page 135 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 918-04414 SteeringAssembly,Synchro 631-04331 WheelAssembly,Steering 634-04415 WheelAssembly,15x 5 x 6 734-04347-0901 Tire, 15x 5 x 6 634-04104 RimAssembly 737-0224 GreaseFitting 941-04137 Bearing 934-0255 Valve,TubelessAir 683-04439 Axle Assembly,RH 683-04440 Axle Assembly,LH J 647-04080A-0637 Rod, FenderSupport 683-04285-0637 Link, Steering,IVT 710-04006 Screw,HexWash,5/16-18x 2.0...
Page 136 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933...
Page 137 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 783-04904-0637 Plate,Transmission 918-04228 Hub,Wheel 647-04174 Assembly,Control,Pedal,IVT 647-04103B Assembly,Control,Brake,IVT 683-04473-0637 Assembly,Hub, IVT Speed 783-06385 Brkt., Brake,Neut.,BrakeRod 707-05194 Lever,Brake,Release,RH 710-04484 Screw,Hex Wash,5/16-12x .75 707-05196 Lever,Brake,Release,LH 710-0627 Hhcs,5/16-24x .750 710-0599 Screw,Hex Wash.,1/4-20x .5 710-0919 Screw,B, #10-16x .440 710-0641 Screw,Hex Cap, 1/4-20x 2.25 Gr5 710-1008 Screw,tt, 3/8-16x 1.875...
Page 138 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 911-0677 FrI,5/16-18x .312Dia. 783-06377 Bracket,Pivot,IVT Rev 783-06213 Pedal,Rev,IVT 783-06224-0637 Bracket,Brace,NeutralBrakeRod 631-04229 ReservoirAssembly 725-04363 Switch,Interlock(Brake) 725-04374 Harness,ReverseJumper 725-1644 Switch,Reverse 926-0320 Plate,InsulatorNut 738-04237A Screw,Shoulder,#10-32:.5 634-04239 WheelAssembly,20 x 8 x 8 734-1730 Tire,20 x 8 x 8 934-0255 Valve,TubelessAir...
Page 139 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 683-04256-0637 Shield,Muffler 710-0227 Screw,HexWash Hd. Tapp,#8-18x .5 710-04683 Screw,Hex SeresTapp,3/8-16x 1.0 710-0599 Screw,HexWash Hd. lapp, 1/4-20x .5 710-0642 Screw,Hd. lapp, 1/4-20x .75 710-3008 Screw,Hex Cap,5/16-18x .75Gr5 912-3005 Nut, HexFlangeLock,3/8-16Gr5 725-0157 Tie, Cable 726-0205 Clamp,Hose 728-04000 Rivet,Pop,.188x .3 11.
Page 140 Craftsman Revolution Model 247.28933 ® 62/_ 21 22 <_.y_---- 60 _--62 61 _62...
Page 141 Craftsman Revolution IViodel 247.28933 918-04512A SpindleAssembly- Drive 918-04516 SpindleAssembly- Driven 638-04012A BoltAssembly,Shoulder 983-04379A-0721 DeckAssembly 683-04425-0721 Bracket,Idler 710-0520 Screw,HexCap,3/16-18x 1.5Gr5 710-0528 Screw,HexCap,5/16-18x 1.25Gr5 710-0599 Screw,HexWash.,1/4-20x .5 710-04484 Screw,HexWash.,5/16-18x .75 710-1325 Screw,HexWash.,1/4-20x 1.625 710-3005 Screw,HexCap,3/8-16x 1.25Gr5 710-3144 Screw,HexCap,3/8-16x 2.0Gr5 710-3178 Screw,Carriage,3/8-16x .75...
Page 142 220 (_)) For Revolution Model 1058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I[ 1329 REPLACEMENT 1013 1O27 750 :,_ I_ _/Z_ 247.28933 ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 943 \: j 1022 C= 7:2_:::: o ."3s 163 i'_/_ ... \_"_i 251 _ 524 ,((: : p)
Page 143 Craftsman Engine IViodel 407777-0717-B1 For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 1022 1026 "_ 1026A ""_.'% 914 _ ® 1022 1022 914 _@...
Page 144 Craftsman Engine Model 407777-0717=B1 F or 108 _- _J_'_<" ©i © 121 CARBURETOR 150 _ £j _)/.o/ °'" o\Jot, jd 929_ Revolution Model 247.28933 163 ,£ /_._} 1169 418 <_ _ ... ,_... 672 \ 1124 1126_ 1123 _._ OVERHAUL...
Page 145 Craftsman Engine IViodel 407777=0717-B1 467 _.>' _- ... 305A For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 865B 447A_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL _,d 4_ k_.:::,J_ 447 (_ 865A...
Page 146 Craftsman Engine IViodel 407777-0717-B1 1005 332 _<-_P_ For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 _.#,j 1119U _1051<" 5Ol_ _.._ >_' "_._ 267_ 562 _ ...::s- : : :q :::::::::::::::::::: 579 !_ ii_i...
Page 147 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 690964 Retainer-Valve 499586 Keeper-Valve 690977 Tappet-Valve 792555 Camshaft 698172 Short Block 695241 Manifold-Intake 51 0.+ 795123 Gasket-intake For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 690950 Gasket-intake 690951 Stud(Carburetor) 699816 Screw(IntakeManifold) 494439 Screen-Rotating 698425 Screw(RotatingScreen) 691056 Washer(Flywheel) 690718 Screw(ThrottleValve) 98 0 699721...
Page 148 690999 Plate-Carburetor 792297 Elbow-Intake 792105 Filter-Air CleanerCartridge 691003 Screw(Air GuideCover)(Short) 447A 697551 Screw(Air GuideCover)(Long) 790697 Knob-AirCleaner 696457 Alternator For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 691188 691029 696541 692024 1 691036 J D!pst!ck 691032 691037 Tube-Dipstick 691129 •Screw(Regulator) Armature-Starter 692034 690552 552A 690553...
Page 149 Screw (ChokeControl Bracket) 796222 Seal-O Ring(Oil PumpCover) 841546 Solenoid-Fuel 796221 Cover-OilPump 792303 Filter-Pre Cleaner 795120 Cover-AirCleaner 793592 Bowl-Float 691000 Seal-ThrottleShaft For Revolution IViodel 247.28933 1013 1017 1022.+ 690971 1023 1023A 1024 1026 1027 1029 1036 1040 1051 1054 1058 1059...
Page 150 MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California and the United States Environment EMISSION CONTROLSYSTEM COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TOCERTIFIEDENGINESPURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2005 ANDTHERE- AFTER,WHICHARE USEDIN CALIFORNIA, A NDTO CERTIFIED MODELYEAR2005 AND LATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASED AND USEDELSEWHERE IN THE UNITEDSTATES. California and elsewherein the UnitedStatesEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage The California Air ResourcesBoard(CARB),U.
Page 151 (4)Repair orreplacement ofany warranted warranty station. (5)Notwithstanding the provisions ofSubsection are franchised toservice the subject engines. (6)The owner must not b echarged fordiagnostic such diagnostic work i sperformed atawarranty station. (7) The engine manufacturer isliable f or d amages toother engine components part.
Page 152 250 hours of actual engine running time. to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time. lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, rating would equate to 10 to 12 years. the relative level of emissions...
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Page 154 Acuerdo de protecci6n para reparaciones ... Pagina 93 Etiquetas de seguridad ... Pagina 9 Pagina 10 Lista de piezas ... Pagina 66 NOmero de servicio ... Cubierta Craftsman de Garantia integro Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 NSmerode modelo ... N_mero de serie ...
Page 155 La presenciade este sirnboloindicaque setrata de instrucciones irnportantesde seguridadque se deben respetarpara evitar poner en peligrosu seguridadpersonaly/o materialy la de otras personas.Lea y siga todaslas instruccionesde este manualantes de poneren funcionarniento esta rn_.quina. Si no respetaestas instruccionespodria provocarlesionespersonales.Cuandoveaeste sirnbolo,i presteatenci6na la advertencia! PROPOSICION 65 DE CALIFORNIA El escapedel motorde este producto,algunosde suscornponentes...
Page 156 • Nuncadeje la rn_.quina e n funcionarniento s invigilancia.Apague siernprelascuchillas, c oloqueel frenode rnano,detengael motory retirela Ilaveantesde bajarsedel vehiculo. • Tengasurnocuidadoal cargaro descargar la rn_.quina e n un rernolque o carni6n.Estaunidadno debeconducirse en ascensoo descensode rarnpas, p orquepodrialadearsey provocar lesiones personales graves.En las rarnpasla rn_.quina s edebe ernpujar rnanualrnente p aracargarlao descargarla correctarnente.
Page 157 • Paraevitaraccidentes al operaren rnarcha atr_.s, s iernpre desengan- chelascuchillas antesde colocarrnarcha atr_.s. S iest,. instalado, el "ModoPrecaucidn Marcha Atr_.s" ( hojasde operarla rn_.quina, rnientras quelospaseosa la inversa) n o debeutilizarse cuandohay ni_osu otraspersonas presentes. • Mantenga a losni_osalejadosde losrnotores en rnarcha o calientes. Pueden sufrirquernaduras c onun silenciador caliente.
Page 158 • Reviselos pernosde montajede la(s) cuchilla(s)y del motora intervalosfrecuentespara verificarque est_n bien apretados. Adem_.s, i nspeccionevisualmente la(s) cuchilla(s)en buscade daSos(por ejemplo,desgasteexcesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras, etc.). Reemplacela(s)cuchilla(s)Qnicamente con lascuchillas de fabricantesde equiposoriginales(O.E.M.)listadasen este manual.El usode piezasque no cumplencon las especifi- cacionesdel equipooriginal podriatenercomo resultadoun rendimiento incorrectoy adem_.s poneren riesgola seguridad.
Page 159 SilVlBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&ginarepresenta y describela seguridadlos simbolosque puedenpareceren este producto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodas instrucciones en la m_quinaantesprocurarpara reuniry operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR leido, entienda, PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Nunca transporte PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE Retroceda lentamente.
Page 160 Mirey mantenc3a estehive[ c onun_rbo[ v ertical ...| 15° Use esta pagina como guia para determinar en qu_ pendientes no puede operar el tractor de manera segura. No opere la cortadorade c_speden dichaspendientes.No corte en inclinaciones mayoresde 15grados(elevaciSn aproximada de 2 1/2pies por cada 10pies). El tractor corta c_spedpodrfavoltearsey causarlesionesgraves.En las pendientesoperecon lostractorescorta-cespedhaciaarribay abajo,nuncade formatransversal.
Page 161 IMPORTANTE: Sutractor seenvia c on aceite enelmotor. Sin embargo, usted D EBE c ontrolar elnivel deaceite antes dehacerlo fundonar. Consulte laSecci6n deServMo yMantenirniento lasinstrucdones para e lcontrol del n ivel deaceite. APERTURA DEL CAPO DEL TRACTOR Paraunir loscablesde la bateriae inspeccionarel nivelde aceite del motor,el cap6debe estarabierto, Localicela rnuescade elevad6n del cap6 (Consultela Figura2 de la p_.gina 11)en el frente/centrodel panelde instrurnentos.
Page 162 Pedalde controlde marchaatr_.s NOTA:Cualquierreferencia hechaen este manualal lado DERECHO o IZQUIERDO del tractordebe entendersetal como seobservadesdela posici6ndel operador. Cumple Lasm_,qulnas quitanieve de Craftsman cumplenconlosest_.ndares de seguridad del instituto estadounidense d e est_.ndares nacionales (ANSI). Figura2 Pedalde freno Palancade elevaci6nde la plataforma...
Page 163 MONITOR INDICADOR DE SISTEMAS/MEDI- DOR HORARIO Su tractorestAequipadocon un monitorindicador de sistemas, c omo muestrala Figura3. El monitorregistralas horasacumuladasde funcionamiento del tractor,y muestrala informacbn e n la pantalla LCDdel medidorhorario(d_cimas de hora- digito derecho).El monitor tambi_ntienecuatroluces indicadoras que muestranel estadode diferentesfuncionesdel tractor.
Page 164 iVl6DULO DEL INTERRUPTOR El m6dulodel interruptorde Nave se usa paraencendery apagarel motor. PN%-o Tambi_nse usapara activarel modo precauci 6n marchaatr&s(hojasde funcionarmientrasviajabaen sentido inverso).Insertela Nave en el m6dulo del interruptorde Nave y gfrelaen el sentidode lasagujasdel relojhacia la posici6nSTART(ENCENDIDO). Liberela Nave en la posici6ncorte normaI una vezque hayaarrancado el motor.Paradetenerel motor,gire la Nave de encendidoen sentidocontrario...
Page 165 Para usarla,tome la rnanijade la palancade elevaci6ny tire levernente haciaarribay atr_.s rnientraspivotala palancahacia adentroy afuerapara desalojarlade la rnuesca. Muevala palancade elevaci6nIo necesariopara colocarlaen la rnuescaque rnejorse adaptea la aplicaci6ndeseada. Despu_sde carnbiarla alturade corte de la plataforrna,debe inspeccionarla posici6nde las ruedasde calibraci6nfrontalesde la plataforrna.Deberfan estar aproxirnadarnente a 1/2 pulgadadel suelo cuandoel tractorse encuentrasobreuna superficielisa y planacorno una entradapara coches.Consultela secci6n"Servicioy Manten-...
Page 166 • El gasohol(hasta 10%de alcoholetilico,90% de gasolinasin plornopor volurnen)es un combustibleaprobado.No seaprueba el usode otrasrnezclasde gasolina/alcohol, c ornoE85. • El _ter rnetilicoterciario-butilico(MTBE)y las rnezclasde gasolinasin plorno(hastaun rn_.xirno de 15%de MTBEpor volurnen)son combustibles aprobados.No se apruebael uso de otras rnezclasde gasolina/eter. •...
Page 167 Siernpremirehaciaabajo y haciaatrAsantesy rnientras opera en rnarchaatrAs,paraasegurarsede que no hayaniSosen el Area. Unavez retornada la rnarchahaciaadelante,vuelvaa colocarla Ilaveen la posici6nCORTENORMAL. IMPORTANTE:El MODODE PRECAUCION ENMARCHAATRAS perrnanecerA activadohastaque: Se coloca la llaveen la posici6nCORTENORMALo en la posici6nSTOP(detenci6n). El operadorabandonael asiento.Siga lasinstrucciones anterioresparavolvera activar. ENCENDIDO DEL MOTOR Noopere el tractorsiel sisternade bloqueofuncionarnal.El sisterna...
Page 168 3, Para c ondudr hacia a tr_.s: Verifique que el_.rea detr_.s est_ despejada. Luego presione lentarnente hada atr_.s hasta q ue sealcance laveloddad deseada, Figura 5, 4, Suelte elpedal detransrnisi6n ypresione detener eltractor, Noabandone elasiento del t ractor sin colocar prirnero laperilla d e PTO/enganche decuchilla enlaposM6n decorte d eenergia (OFF) ycolocar elfreno d ernano.
Page 169 D etengala Irn_.qu nas a gu en entraen a zona. Estetractorest,. equipadocon una de las plataforrnas de corte de altacalidadde Craftsman.La siguienteinforrnaci6n ser_. d e utilidad cuandouse la plataforrna de corte con su tractor. •...
Page 170 Antesde realizarcualquiertipo del rnantenirniento/servicio, suelte todos los rnandosy pare el motor.Esperehastaque todas las partes de rnovirniento hayanvenidoa una paradacornpleta.Desconecte el alarnbrede bujia y b_.selo contrael motorpara prevenirel cornienzo involuntario. SiernpreIlevepuestoscristalesinastillables durantela operaci6no realizandocualquierajusteo reparaciones. Antesde cadauso Niveldel aceitede motor Silenciadorzonay loscontroles Dedode la rnanode guardia Elaceitedel motor Losprirneroscinco horas...
Page 171 MANTENIMIENTO DE MOTOR Comprobaci6n de Aceite del Motor Use solarnente un aceitedetergente de altacalidadcuya clasificaci6n de servicioAPIsea SF,SG, SHo SJ. Seleccioneel gradode viscosi- dad SAEdel aceiteseg0nla ternperatura de operaci6nesperada. Curnplala tablaque aparecea continuaci6n. 32"F Ma.sfrio Tabla de viscosidad del aceite ,,_,,.
Page 172 Figura8 Antesde instalarel nuevofiltrode aceite,lubricarligerarnenteel filtro de aceitejunta confrescos,lirnpiosde petr61eo. Instaleel filtro de aceitecon la rnanohasta que la junta en contactocon el adaptadorde filtrode aceitey, a continuaci6n, aprieteel filtro de aceite 1 / 2 a 3 / 4 turnos. A_adirel aceitecornosedescribi6anteriorrnente. Inicioy ejecutarel motor.Cornoel motorcaliente,la verificaci6n de fugas de aceite.
Page 173 Filtro Figura10 Retireel pre-limpiadordeel filtro. Paraaflojarlos desechos,y golpearsuavemente en el filtro sobre una superficiedura.Si el filtro est4 demasiadosucio,sustituircon un nuevofiltro. Lavarel pre-limpiadoren Ifquidodetergente y agua.Permitirque el airecompletamente seco.No aceite de la pre-cleaner. Montarel seco pre-limpiador p ara el filtro. Instalarel filtro en el motorde basey empujehaciaabajohasta que encajeel filtro en su lugar.
Page 174 Las ruedas traseras Las ruedastraserasse deben sacarde losejes una vez por tempo- rada,Lubriquebien losejes y las Ilantascon una grasatodouso antes de reinstalarlos, Transmisi6n Latransrnisi6nIVT vieneselladade f_.brica y no tiene rnantenirniento alguno.Nose puedecontrohr ni se puede carnbiarel nivelde liquido, Mantengael _.rea alrededordel ventiladorde enfriarniento de la transrnisi6nlibrede pastoy residuosen todornornento, Lubricaci6n de la direcci6n...
Page 175 Desconectela potenciade arranque(enganchede cuchilla), coloqueel frenode rnanoy detengael motor. Enrosqueel acoplede boquilla(ernbaladoconel Manualdel Operadorde sutractor)en el extrernode la rnanguerade jardfn. Tirehaciaatr_.sel collarinde ajustedel acoplede la boquillay ernpujeel adaptadorhaciala boquillade lavadode la plataforrna en el extrernoizquierdode la plataforrna de corte.Suelteel collarinde ajustepara trabarel adaptadoren la boquilla.Vea la Figura13.
Page 176 AJUSTES exceptocuandoasf Ioespecificael manualdel operador.Desconecte los cables de las bujfasantesde realizarcualquierajuste,reparaci6n Nuncaintentehacerajustesrnientrasel motorest_ en rnarcha, o rnantenirniento. Varillaje de Direcci6n y Transmisi6n Las barrasde acoplarniento de las ruedasrnotricesy el varillajede transrnisi6n asociadose instalanen f&bricay no deberfarequerir ajustesadicionales.Debidoal cornplejoprocedirniento de ajuste,el varillajede direcci6ny transrnisi6ns61o debe serrevisadoo ajustado Qnicarnente por un rnec&nico calificado.Si tiene problernas con la direcci6no con la transrnisi6nIVT,p6ngaseen contactocon su centro...
Page 177 Paranivelarla plataforrna gire el rnecanisrno de ajuste,ubicado inrnediatarnente detr_.s del tornillohexagonal,en sentidode las agujasdel reloj (haciaatr_.s)parabajar el ladoizquierdode la plataforrna.Gireel mecanisrnoen sentidocontrarioalas agujas del reloj (haciaadelante)para levantarel lado izquierdode la plataforrna.Veala Figura15. La plataforrna se encuentracorrectarnente equilibradacuandolas dos rnediciones de las puntasde las cuchillas,cornose explic6 anteriorrnente, s oniguales.
Page 178 Rueda Tuer calibradora Pernocon nensuladwlsoraf! _ ... reborde Figura17 Barra de pivote Si el volantetienedernasiado juego, inspeccioneel rnovirniento hacia adelantey haciaatr_.sde la barrade pivote. Levanteel frentedel tractory p6ngalosobregatos,para que las ruedasdelanterasquedensuspendidasen el aire. Tornando los extrernosde la barrade pivot& intentemovercada extrernodel eje haciaadelantey haciaatr_.sparaverificarel juego lateral.Eljuego lateraldebe serrninirnoo inexistente.
Page 179 La correade la potenciade arranque(PTO)es capturadapor un guardacorrea en el interiorde la poleade la potenciade arranque en la basedel motor.Desdeabajodel lateraldelantero/izquierdo del tractor,ubiqueel tornilloautoroscante hexagonal q ue sujeta el costadoizquierdodel guardacorrea a la basedel marco del tractor. 10. Despuesde ubicarprirneroel orificiodel marcoen el cual se insertael lado derechodel guardacorrea, s aqueel tornillo autoroscante hexagonal y el guardacorrea.
Page 180 Control de la sincronizaci6n de las cuchillas Duranteel funcionarniento normalla sincronizaci6n de las cuchillas de corte se puedealterarpot la presenciade cargasanorrnalesen una o arnbascucNlas de corte.Verifiqueregularrnente las flechasde sincronizaci6n de los conjuntosde husillopara cornprobar q ue est_n a 90o una de otra. Si lasflechasde sincronizaci6n no est&na 90ouna de otra, proceda de la siguienternanera: Saquela plataforrna del tractor.Saqueel tope de retenci6n del...
Page 181 2. Saque lapolea d etransrnisi6n delacorrea delapotencia de arranque del c onjunto dehusillo derecho segQn sedescribe en "Carnbio delacorrea delapotencia dearranque". 3. Saque eltornillo hexagonal, laarandela plana, laarandela de seguridad, elseparador con reborde ylatuerca d eseguridad brida q ue integran eltope deretenci6n interrnedia.
Page 182 14. Coloquenuevarnente los cornponentes del tope de retenci6ndel soporteinterrnedio, c ornoestabaninstaladosoriginalrnente en el alojarniento de la plataforrna, y uUquelode rnaneraque quede una separaci6nde 1/8"entreel topede retenci6ny el soporte interrnedio. A justeel tornillohexagonaly la tuercade seguridad con bridapara sujetarlosen la posici6ncorregida. 15.
Page 183 Nuncaalmacenetractorde cespedconcombustiNeen el tanque en un espado cerradoo en _.reas conpoca venfilad6n,donde los gases del combusfiNepuedanalcanzarel fuego,chispaso una luz pilotocomo la que tienenalgunoshornos,caJentadores d e agua, secadoresde ropao algQn otto disposifivoa gas. PREPARACION DEL MOTOR IMPORTANTE:El combustible que quedaen el tanquecuandohace calorse deterioray ocasionagravesproNemasde encendido.
Page 184 El motorno arranca Perillade potenciade arranque(PTO) (enganchede cuchilla)conectada. Noest,. colocadoel frenode mano. Se ha desconectado el cablede las bujfas. La palancade controldel reguladorno est,. en la posici6nde arranquecorrecta. No se ha activadoel cebador El dep6sitode combustibleest,. vado o el combustibleseha echadoa perder. La linea del combustibleest,.
Page 185 El motorfuncionacon Bujia atorada,averiadao excesode dificultaden ralenfi separaci6n. El filtro de aireest,. sucio. Dernasiada vibraci6n Cuchillade corte flojao descentrada. Cuchillada_adaocurvada La velocidaddel motores dernasiadolenta. La cortadorade cespedno regresael recortede c_sped cornoabono C_spedhOrnedo. C_speddernasiadoalto. La cuchillade la cortadorano est,. afilada. Corte desigual La plataforrnano est,.
Page 186 MTD CONSUMER GROUP, iNC. (MTD), el Bordo de Recursos de Aire de California y la Agencia de Protecci6n Declaraci6n (Derechos y obligaciones del propietario seg_n la garantia contra defectos) LA COBERTURADESISTEMADECONTROLDEEMISIONES APLICABLE A MOTORES CERTIFICADOS COMPRADOS ENCALIFORNIA EN2005 Y A PARTIRDE ENTONCES, QUESON USADOS EN CALIFORNIA, Y HASTA ANO2005 DE MODELOCERTIFICADO Y MOTORES POSTERIORES QUESON COMPRADOS Y USADOSENOTRAPARTEEN LOSESTADOS UNIDOS.
Page 187 reernplazada segQn lagarantia segarantizar_, (3) Cualquier pieza g arantizada que est_ prograrnada clones escritas delaSubsecci6n (c)segarantiza pieza. Silapieza f alla antes del p rimer reernplazo (4) acontinuaci6n. Cualquier pieza r eparada programatic puntual para esa pieza. (4)Lareparaci6n oelreernplazo decualquier debe r ealizar enuncentro degaranfia sincosto a lguno para e lpropietario. (5)Sin perjuicio delas disposiciones delaSubsecci6n istrados por t odos l oscentros dedistribuci6n...
Page 188 Busque el periodo de duraci6n 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 perJodo de duraci6n de las emisiones y la clasificaci6n Roebuck and Co., de los Estados Unidos ponen esta informaci6n a disposici6n El Periodo de Duraci6n de las Emisiones describe el nQmero de horas de tiempo real de funcionamiento el motor cumple con las reglas de emisi6n, descontando...
Page 189 Felicitacionespor haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El productoCraftsman® que ha adquiridoest&diseSadoy fabricado para brindarmuchosaSosde funcionamiento confiable.Perocomo todos losproductosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones. E sen ese momentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara reparaciones le puedeahorrardineroy problemas. A continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosen el Acuerdo: • Servicio experto prestadopor nuestros10,000especialistasen reparaciones profesionales •...
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