perator's PROFESSIONAL 33-inch Wide Cut Mower Model No. 247.889980 For answers to your questions call 1-800-4MY=HOME. about this product, , CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit our website: Estates, SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ESPANOL R 48 IL 60179, U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman FormNo.
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__IL which,ifnot followed,couldendangerthe personal his symbolpointsout important safetyinstructions safetyand/or propertyof yourselfand others.Read and followall instructions in this manualbefore attemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructions may resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEEDITS WARNING! Your Responsibility: Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswhoread,understand,and followthe warningsand instructions inthis manualand on the machine.
• If the equipmentshould startto vibrateabnormally,stop the engine and check immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis generallya warningof trouble. • Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop beforeremovingthe grass catcheror uncloggingthe chute. The cuttingblade continuesto rotatefor a fewseconds afterthe engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the bodyinthe bladearea untilyou aresure the bladehas stoppedrotating.
Use this pageas a guide to determineslopeswhereyoumay not operatesafely.Do not operate the lawnmoweron such slopes. ! l I I ! ! ! This symbolpoints outimportantsafety instructions which,ifnot followed,could endangerthe personalsafetyand/or propertyof yourselfand others.Readand follow all instructions inthis manualbeforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructions may result inpersonalinjury.
WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failureto comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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IMPORTANT:This unitis shippedwith oil in the engine.After assembly,see page 12for fueland oil details. Attaching The positivecable (heavyred wire)is securedto the positivebattery terminal(+)with a hex boltand hex nutat thefactory. The negativecable(heavy blackwire) maybe securedto the negative batteryterminalat the factory.If it hasn'tbeen attached,proceedas follows: Disconnectthe spark plugwire and groundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
Unfolding 1. the Handle Attaching 1. Removethestar knobsand carriagescrewsfrom thelower handle.See Figure3. the Shift Lever Removethe screwandthe lock nutthat securesthe shift leverto the shift leverplate.See Figure5. f Figure3 . Figure5 Pivotthe upper handleintooperatingposition.Be careful notto crimpcables.See Figure4. 2. Removethe remainingscrewand nut from the lowershiftlever plate.See Figure5. 3.
Checking Tire Pressure Maximumtire pressureunderany circumstancesis30 psi. Equaltire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all times. The reartires on your unitmay be over-inflatedfor shippingpurposes. Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe mower.Recommended operatingtire pressureis approximately20 p.s.i.Checkthe sidewallof tirefor maximump.s.i. Gas and Oil Thefuel tank hasa capacityof two gallons. Removethe fuelcap by turningit counterclockwise.Useonly clean,fresh (no morethan30 daysold), unleadedgasoline.
Fuel Tank Ca Deck Height Lever ===='_ ignition Switch Systems indicator Monitor Drive Control Gear Shift Lever Figure7 f Spark -- oil Dipstick Plug Referto the Maintenancesectionfor instructions on spark plug replacement. Air Cleaner Handle Oil Cap/Dipstick Referto the Maintenancesectionfor instructions on checkingthe oil. MOWER CONTROLS Referto Figure7 for locationsof the mowercontrols.
Deck Height Drive Control Lever Use this leverto adjustthe mowingdeck'scuttingheight.To use,move the leverto the left, then placetheleverin the notchbest suitedfor yourapplication. ignition The drivecontrolis usedto engageand disengagedriveto the wheels.Toengage this control,squeezethe drivecontrol againstthe handlebargrip.To stopthe drive, releasethedrive control. Switch @ Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysdisengage blades,stopengine and removekey to preventunintendedstarting.
GEAR SHIFT LEVER SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR/HOUR METER BATTERY jJ j Use this leverto selectanyof four forwardgroundspeeds,neutral,or reverse. j/ 42.0 Forward /// Fourforwardspeedsare available.Positionone (1) is the slowestand positionfour(4) is thefastest. HOURS 1/10 \\\ jf Reverse Toselectreverse,putthe leverin the Reverse(R) position. Figure10 LCD Lookbehindthe mowerbeforeand during reverseoperation.Stopthe mowerbladesbeforeoperatingin reverse.
STARTING THE ENGINE Totravel in REVERSE, Referto the Serviceand Maintenancesectionof this manualfor a. Checkthat the area behindis clear. Gasolineand Oil fill-up instructions. b. Placethe gear shift leverin Reverse(R). 1. Disengageall controlson the mower. c. 2. Movethe gear shiftleverinto the neutral(N) position. Slowlysqueezethe DriveControlagainsttheleft handlegrip and themowerwill move.Releaseitand drivemotionwillstop. 3. Insertthe key intothe ignitionswitch. 4.
USING THE DECK HEIGHT LEVER INSTALLING/REMOVING Toraiseor lowerthecuttingdeck, movethe deck heightleverto the left,then placeit in the notch best suitedforyour application. MULCH BAFFLE Beforeinstallingor removingthe mulchbaffle,disengageblades,sto the engineand removekeyto preventunintendedstarting. MOWING Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenoperatingyour mower. Stoptheengineand wait for all parts to stop moving.
MAINTENANCE . Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengageblades, stopengineand removekey to preventunintendedstarting. GENERAL • RECOMMENDATIONS Togain access to theoil drain valveon the engine,pivotthe right handle bracetube forward. a. Removethe upper starknob and carriagescrewon the right side of the handle,Figure12. b. Pivotthe bracetube towardsthefront of the mowerto allow roomto connectthe oil drain hoseto the oil drainvalve, Figure12.
7. After theoil hasfinisheddraining,press thetwo tabs inwardand pushthe oil drain valve backin to lock the valveclosed.Remove the hose,and re-capthe end of the oil drain valveto keepdebris from enteringthedrain port. 8. Refillthe enginewith new motoroil until theoil levelon the dipstickreadsFULL.Replacethe oil fill cap/dipstick. 9. Pivotthe right handlebracetube back intoposition.Align the middlehole in the bracetubewith the hole in the handle.Secure with the star knoband carriagescrewremovedearlier.
BATTERY 1. Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontain leadand leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling. Makecertain the mower'sdischargechute is directedAWAYfrom your house,garage,parkedcars,etc. The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free.Acid levelscannotbe checkedand fluidcan not be added. • Alwayskeepthe batterycablesand terminalscleanand freeof corrosivebuild-up.
Pivot Points & Linkage BLADE Lubricateall the pivotpointson thedrive systemand lift linkageat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The cuttingdeck spindlesare drivenby a timing(cogged)belt, assuringthat the deck bladesare alwaysperpendicularto eachother. At least oncea season,or after strikingany foreignobject,checkthe timing beltas follows: Rear Wheels The rearwheelsshouldbe removedfrom the axles oncea season. Lubricatethe axles and rim hubswellwith an all-purposegrease beforereinstallingthem. Front 1.
3. If the arrowson the surfaceof each spindlepulleyare not perpendicular(ata 90°angle) to eachother,seeyour Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealerto havethe timingbelt reset. CUTTING DECK REMOVAL Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengageblades, stop engineand removekeyto preventunintendedstarting. Do notoperatethe machinewithoutthe deck'stimingbelt properly set. Failureto follow this instructioncould resultin personalinjuryor propertydamage. To removethe cuttingdeck,proceedas follows: 1.
5. Removethescrewand flangenut whichsecuresthe belt keeper rod to the left sideof the mower'sframe.See Figure24. 13. Pullthe click pin outand unhookthe drivespringcablefrom the idlerarm assembly.See Figure26. j' / / ................................. \ \ \ \ \ Figure24 . . Figure26 Removethebelt keeperrod and removethe deck beltfrom aroundthe mower'senginepulley. 14. Gentlyslidethecuttingdeckto theright,outfrombeneaththe mower.
CUTTING BLADES . Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyour hands usingheavygloveswhengraspingthe blade. To properlysharpenthecutting blades,removeequalamounts of metalfrom bothendsof the bladesalongthe cuttingedges, parallelto the trailingedge,at a 250.to 300angle.Alwaysgrind eachcuttingblade edge equallyto maintainproperblade balance. See Figure28.
TRAIL SHIELD Jump Starting Neveroperatethe mowerwithoutthe trail shieldin placeand working. Failureto do socan result inpersonalinjury. Neverjump starta damagedor frozenbattery.Be certainthe vehicles do nottouch,and ignitionsare off. Do notallowcableclampsto touch. Toreplacethe trail shield,proceedas follows: 1. Removethescrewwhich securesthe trailshieldto the right side of the mower.See Figure 29. f . 1. Connectpositive(+) cableto positivepost (+)of your mower's dischargedbattery. 2.
CHANGING THE DECK ENGAGEMENT BELT CHANGING CHANGING TheV-beltsfoundon yourmowerare speciallydesignedto engageand disengagesafely.A substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcanbe dangerousby notdisengagingcompletely.Fora properworkingmachine,useidenti- I _ca repacementbetsas sted nparts stofthsoperatorsmanua, j All beltson your mowerare subjectto wearand shouldbe replacedif anysigns of wearare present.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE = Each Use = 1. Mowerblades 1. As required 2. Looseor missinghardware 2. Tightenor replace 3. Belts 3. Check 4, Engineoil level 4. Check 5. Controls 5. Checkfor properoperation 6. Mulchplug (if fitted) 6. Checkfor properplug installation 1st2 hours 1. Engineoil 1. Change 25 hours 1. Engineoil 1. Change 2. Air cleaner 2. Cleanor replace 3. Mowerblades 3. Sharpenand balance 4. Controllinkagesand pivots 4. Lubewith lightoil 1.
Neverstorelawnmowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING Forenginesstoredover30 days: 1. Topreventgum from formingin fuel systemor on carburetor parts,run engine untilit stopsfrom lack of fuel or add a gasoline additiveto thegas in thetank.
Beforeperforminganytyped maintenance/service, disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Thissectionaddresses minor service issues.To locate the nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOIVlE®. 1. Enginefails to start Chokenotactivated 2. 1.
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33=inch Wide Cut Mower B Model No. 247.889980 738-04216A Bolt, Shoulder:.625x 2.515x 3/8-16 42 741-0660A FlangeBearing:.760x .941x 1.0 i Screw,Carriage:5/16-18x 2.25 43 787-01496-4028HeightAdjustmentBracket i Screw,1/4-20x 0.500 44 787-01510-0637Link PivotBracket 787-01521-0637LeverPivotBracket 687-02427 LeverAssembly:LH 2 687-02426 LeverAssembly:RH 3 710-0572 4 710-0599 5 710-0606 i Screw,Cap: 1/4-20x 1.
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33-inch Wide Cut Mower B Model D= No. 247.889980 I O 17840-0637 TransaxleBracketMount 2 918-04639 Transmission4-Speed 3 710-0176 4 710-0376 5 710-04377 6 710-0513 7 710-0520 8 710-0347 9 710-3008 10 710-3015 i Screw,HH Cap: 1/4-20x .75" 11 911-1000 i Belt Keeper 12 712-04063 13 712-04064 14 712-04065 15 712-0700 16 17 D= O O 918-04439B SpacerSpindleAssembly i41 631-04252 MulchPlug i Screw,HH Cap: 5/16-18x 2.75" i42 987-02420 i Screw,HH Cap: 5/16-18x 1.
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-inch Wide Cut Mower B Model No. 247.887330 D = O O TC-772147 TransaxleCover TC-790075 BrakeDisk 2 3 TC-780086A TC-770128A NeedleBearing(1/,,long) TransaxleCase 37 TC-790007 BrakePad Plate 4 TC-776395 Countershaft 38 39 TC-799021A TC-786026 BrakePad (pkg.of 2) DowelPin .3125"x .750" 5 TC-776409 OutputShaft 40 736-3078 Washer.312"ID .
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FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines must
WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part.
Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
Declaraci6n de garant[a .................................................. Instrucciones sobre seguridad ....................................... Gu[a para pendientes ...................................................... Etiquetas de seguridad ................................................... Montaje ........................................................................... Conozca su cortadora de cesped .................................. GARANTiA COMPLETA 48 49 51 52 53 56 Funcionamiento ...........
Estam&quinafue construidapara ser operadade acuerdo con las reglas de seguridad contenidasen este manual.AI igual quecon cualquiertipo de equipo motorizado,un descuido o error por partedel operadorpuede producir lesionesgraves.Esta m&quinaes capazde amputarmanos y pies y de arrojar objetoscon gran fuerza. Deno respetarlas instruccionesde seguridadsiguientesse puedenproducirlesionesgraveso la muerte.
• • • • que elmotor sehaapagado. Nunca coloque ninguna parte delcuerpo en el_rea delacuchilla hasta que este seguro que lacuchilla hadejado de girar. Nunca opere lacortadora sinotiene colocados yfuncionando elescudo posterior apropiado, lacubierta dedescarga, elcolector decesped, lamanija decontrol delacuchilla yotros dispositivos deseguridad y protecci6n. Nunca opere lacortadora silosdispositivos deseguridad est_n da_ados. SinoIohace, pueden producirse lesiones personales.
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ADVERTENCIA Este sfmboloindicainstrucciones de seguridadimportantes que de no seguirse,se podria poneren peligro la seguridadpersonaly/o la propiedadsuyay de terceros.Leay sigatodas las instrucciones en este manualantes de iniciarla operaci6nde esta m_.quina.En caso de no seguirestasinstruccionespodria provocarlesiones personales.Cuandoveaeste simbolo SIGALA ADVERTENCIA Su responsabilidad:S61opermitaque usenesta m_.
IMPORTANTE:Esta unidadse enviasin aceiteen el motor.Despu_s del rnontaje,consultela p_.gina49 paralos detallesdel combustibley el aceite. Mientrassostieneel canalde descargacon su rnanoizquierda, extraigacon la rnanoderechala trabade seguridad,sujet_.ndola entrelos dedospulgare indicey rot&ndolaen el sentidode las agujasdel reloj. IMPORTANTE:Las referenciasa losladosderechoo izquierdode la cortadorade c_sped se hacenobservandola rn_.quinadesdela posicidnde operacidn.
. AsegQresede que la varillade sujeci6nest,. colocadasobrela bateria,rnanteni_ndolaen su lugary asegQresede que el borne positivode la bateriaest_ cubiertoconel capuch6nde gornarojo para protegerlode la corrosi6n. 5. Colocaci6n NOTA:Si la bateriase pone en funcionarnientodespu_sde la fecha indicadaen la partesuperioro al costadode la rnisrna,c_.rguela siguiendolas instruccionesde la secci6nMantenirnientode este manualantesde hacerfuncionarla cortadora. Despliegue 1.
Control de la presi6n de los neumaticos La presi6nm_.xirnade los neurn_.ticosen cualquiercircunstanciaes de 30 psi. Se debe rnanteneruna presi6nuniforrneparatodos los neurn&ticosen todornornento. Es posibleque losneurn_.ticostraseroshayansidoexcesivarnente infladosparadespacharel producto.Reduzcala presi6nde los neurn_.ticos antes de hacerfuncionarla cortadora.La presi6nde neurn_.ticosrecornendadaparael funcionarnientoes de aproxirnadarnente20 p.s.i. Consulteen los lateralesde los neurn_.
f Throttle/Choke Control Blade Control Fuel Tank Deck Height Lever ignition Switch Systems indicator Monitor Drive Control Gear Shift Lever J Figure7 CONTROLES DEL MOTOR Tap6n aceite Consultela Figura8 para verla ubicaci6nde los controlesdel motor. de aceite/varilla de medici6n del nivel de Consultela secci6nde Mantenirnientopara obtenerinstrucciones sobrec6rnoverificarel aceite.
PALANCA DE ALTURA DE LA PLATAFORIVlA Use esta palancapara ajustarla alturade corte.Para utilizarla,mueva la palancahaciala izquierda,luegocobquela en la muescaque mejor se adaptea la aplicacbn deseada. CONTROL DE LA TRANSMISI6N El controlde la transmisi6nse usapara engranary desengranarla transmisi6nde las ruedas.Paraenganchareste control, aprieteel controlde la transmisi6ncontra la empu_adurade la barrade control.Para detenerla transmisi6n,suelteel controlde la transmisi6n.
INTERRUPTOR DE ENCENDIDO MONITOR INDICADOR DOR HORARIO Nuncadeje la rn&quinaen funcionarniento sin vigilancia.Siernpre desenganchelascuchillas,apagueel motory retirela Ilave,paraevitar el encendidoaccidentaldel motor. DE SISTEMAS/MEDI- ©© BATTERY El interruptorde cautro posicionesse usa para encendery apagarel motorde los rnodeloscon arranqueel_ctrico.Paraencenderel motor, insertela Ilaveen el interruptorde encendidoy girela en el sentidode las agujasdel reloj haciala posici6nENCENDIDO.
ENCENDIDO DEL MOTOR ParaconducirhaciaADELANTE: a. Coloquela palancade carnbiosen cualquierade lascuatro Consultela secci6nConfiguraci6ny Montajede este manualpara velocidadesde avance.Seleccioneuna velocidadadecuada obtenerinstruccionessobreel Ilenadode aceitey gasolina. alas condicionesy conla cual se sientac6rnodo. 1. Sueltetodos los controlesde la cortadora. b. Oprirnael control de latransrnisi6n. 2. Muevala palancade carnbiosa la posici6nneutral(N). 3. Insertela Naveen el interruptorde encendido. c.
• • • • Siernpreest_ segurode su equilibrio.Si tropiezay cae puede lesionarsegravernente.Si sienteque pierdeel equilibrio,suelte inrnediatarnentela rnanijade controlde la cuchillay la cuchilla dejar_,de girar en tres (3) segundos. Nocorte el cespedcerca de pozos,hundirnientos,bancos,podrfa perderel equilibrio. No pode pendientesrnayoresde 15gradoscornoIo indicael rnedidorde pendientes. No podeel c_spedhOrnedo.Si no est,. firrnernenteparado,puede resbalarse.
Cambio Detengasiempreel motor,desconectela bujiay haga masacontrael motor antes de realizarcualquiertareade mantenimientoen la cortadora. RECOMENDACIONES • • • • • de aceite del motor Si el motorse ha puestoen funcionarnientorecienternente,el motor, silenciadory las superficiesrnet&licascircundantesestar&ncalientes y puedencausar quernadurasa la piel. Tengaprecauci6nparaevitar quernaduras. GENERALES Respetesiernprelas reglasde seguridadcuandorealice cualquiertareade rnantenirniento en la cortadora.
9. IVlantenimiento Retireel tap6nde Ilenadode aceite/lavarillade nivelde aceite del tubode Ilenado. 10. Insertela rnanguerade drenajede aceite (ernbaladacon este manual)dentrodel orificiode drenajede aceite.Coloqueel extrernoopuestode la rnangueraen un recipientede recolecci6n de aceite adecuadocon capacidadpara por Io rnenos2,5cuartos de gal6n (2,4 litros)para recogerel aceiteusado. 11. Aprietelas lengiJetasde la v_.lvulade drenajede aceite,hego tire haciaafueraparacornenzara drenarel aceite.
tra en la superficiede la plataforrna.Vea la Figura17. Si extrae la bateriapara lirnpiarla,desconecteprirneroel cable NEGATIVO(negro)de su borney a continuaci6nel cable POSITIVO (rojo).Cuandovuelvaa instalarla bateria,conectesiernpreprirnero el cable POSlTIVO(rojo) a su borne,y a continuaci6nel cable NEGATIVO(negro).AsegQresede que los cablesest_n conectados a losterrninalescorrectos,ya que si los inviertepuede causardaSos gravesal sisternaalternadordel motor.
Ruedas delanteras 1. Cadauno de Josejesy rueditasde la rueda deJanteravieneequipado con un accesoriode engrase.Yea la Figura18.Lubriquecon grasa multiusoNo. 2 aplicadacon una pistolade engrasarcada50 horasde funcionamientode la cortadora. Parasacarla cubiertade la correasaquelos tres tornillosy arandelasque la sujetanal bastidor.Vea la Figura20. Nohaga funcionarla unidadsin tenerla cubiertade la correa instalada.Si no se observanestas instruccionesse puedenproducir lesionespersonaleso daSosmateriales.
AJUSTES EXTRACCI6N CORTE Apagueel motory retirela Navede encendidoantes de realizar ajustes. f DE Antesde realizarcualquierrnantenirnientoo reparaci6n,desconecte las cuchillas,apagueel motory retirela Navepara evitarel encendido accidentaldel motor. Altura de la manija La rnanijasuperiorest,. sujetaa dos barrasde apoyoque se pueden ajustarpara subiro bajarla alturade la rnanija.De ser necesario, reaNceun ajustede la siguienternanera: 1.
. Extraigael tornilloy la tuercade brida que sujetala varilladel guardacorreaal lado izquierdodel bastidorde la cortadora.Vea la Figura24. 13. Desengancheel cable resortede la transrnisi6ndel rnontajedel brazosecundariolibre.Vea la Figura26. Figure26 Figure24 14. Deslicelentarnentela plataforrnahaciala derecha,sac_.ndolade debajode la cortadora. Parainstalarla plataforrnade corte,siga los pasosanterioresen orden inversopara volvera acoplarla plataforrnay la cubiertade la correa. 6.
, 5. Coloqueun taco de rnaderaentreel deflectordel alojarniento centralde la plataforrnay la cuchillade corte,para que actQe cornoestabilizador.Vea la Figura27. f Pruebeel equilibriode la cuchilla usandoun cornpensadorde cuchillas.Afileel metaldel lado pesadohastaque quede bien equilibrada. NOTA:Cuandoreernplacela cuchilla,aseg[3rese de instalarlaconel ladornarcado"Bottom"(inferior)(o conel lado que poseeun nQrnero de piezaestarnpado)rnirandoal pisocuandola cortadorade cesped est_.
BATERiA Ajusteel cargadorde bateriapara que produzcaun rn&xirnode 10 arnperios. Si su cargadorde bateriaes autorn&tico,carguela bateriahastaque el cargadorindiqueque seha cornpletadola carga. Si el cargadorno es autorn&tico,carguepor ochohorascornornfnirno. Losbornesde la bateriay los accesoriosalinescontienenplornoy cornpuestosde plorno,sustanciasquirnicasqueseg0nIoestablecido por el Estadode Californiacausancancery daSosen el sisterna reproductivo.
5. 6. 7. 8. Retire lacorrea dealrededor detodas laspoleas. Coloque lacorrea nueva corno sernuestra enlaFigura 30. Vuelva aajustar lastuercas ypernos quefijan cada polea Ioca. Vuelva acolocar elguardacorrea ylacubierta delacorrea. FUSIBLE Antesde realizartareasde rnantenirniento,reparaci6no inspecci6n, siernpredebedesengancharlascuchillas,apagarel motory retirar la Ilaveparaevitar el encendidoaccidentaldel motor.
Nuncaalmacenela cortadorade cespedcon combustibleen el tanqueen un espaciocerradoo en _reascon pocaventilaci6n,dondelosgasesdel combustiblepuedanalcanzarel fuego,chispaso unaluz piloto comola que tienen algunos hornos,calentadoresde agua,secadoresde ropa o algQn otro dispositivoa gas. PREPARACI6N Pararnotoresalrnacenadosdurantern&sde 30 dfas: PREPARACI6N CO'SPED 1. • Cuandoalrnacenela cortadorade c_speden un galp6nrnet_.
Antesde realizarcualquiertipode mantenimientooservicio,desenganchetodos loscontrolesy detengael motor.Esperea quesedetengancompletamente todaslaspiezasm6viles.Desconecteelcablede labujiay p6ngalohaciendo masacontrael motorparaevitarqueseenciendaaccidentalmente. Utilice siempreanteojosde seguridaddurantelaoperaci6no mientrasrealizaajusteso reparaciones. Esta secci6nanaliza problemasrnenoresde servicio.
Felicitacionespor haberrealizadouna adquisici6ninteligente.El productoCraftsman@que ha adquiridoest_ dise_adoy fabricado para brindarrnuchosa_osde funcionarnientoconfiable.Perocorno todoslos productosa vecespuederequerirde reparaciones.Esen esernornentocuandoel disponerde un Acuerdode protecci6npara reparacionesle puedeahorrardineroy problernas.
DECLARACION FEDERAL y/o DE CALIFORNIA SOBRE GARANTJAS EN EL CONTROL DE EIVIISIONES SUS DERECHOS Y OBLIGACIONES EN CUANTO A LA GARANTJA MTDConsumerGroupInc, laAgencia de Protecci6nMedioambientalde los EstadosUnidos(EPA),y para aquellosproductoscertificadosparasu ventaen el estadode California,el Departamentode los Recursosdel Aire de California(CARB)secomplacenen explicarla garanfiaque cubre al sistemade control (ECS)de emisiones(evaporativasy/o de escape)de su equipoy motor(motor de equipos de exteriores)
8. Durante latotalidad delperiodo degarantia delmotor yequipo para todo terreno arriba mencionado, MTD Consumer Group Incmantendr_ unsuministro depiezas bajo garantia suficiente para satisfacer lademanda esperada detales piezas. 9. Cualquier pieza dereemplazo sepodr_ usar para elcumplimiento delmantenimiento olasreparaciones bajo garantia ysesuministrar_n sincargo para elpropietario. Dicho usonoreducir_ lasobligaciones degarantia deMTD Consumer Group Inc. 10.
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