Craftsman 247.28911 manual Lubrication, Pivot Points & Linkage, Front Axles

Page 21

Spark Plug

1.Cleanareaaroundthe sparkplugbase.Do notsandblastspark plug,Sparkplugshouldbecleanedby scrapingorwire brushing andwashingwitha commercialsolvent

Removeand inspectthe sparkplug.Checkgap to makesureit is setat .030".See Figure12.

ElectrodePorcelain

_.030 (.76 mm) gap

\

Figure12

3.Replacethesparkplug(Champion®RC12YC)once a season.

Muffler

Temperatureof mufflerandnearbyengineareasmayexceed150°F (65°0).Avoidcontactwiththeseareas.

•inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replace- mentpartsfor the mufflermustbethe sameand installedin the samepositionas the originalparts.

Clean Engine

Do notuse waterto cleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel system.Usea brushordry cloth.

Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaff oraccumulated debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.

Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeof any combustible debris.

Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine.

•Enginepartsshouldbe keptcleanto reducethe riskof overheat- ingandignitionof accumulateddebris.

Carburetor Adjustment

•Thecarburetoron thisengineis not adjustable.

LUBRICATION

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,alwaysdisengagePTO (BladeEngageLever),moveshift leverinto neutralposition,set parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeyto preventunintended starting.

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricateallthe pivotpointsonthe drivesystem,parkingbrakeandlift linkageat leastonce a seasonwithlightoil.

Rear Wheels

The rearwheelsshouldberemovedfromtheaxlesoncea season. Lubricatetheaxlesandthe rimswellwithan all-purposegreasebefore re-installingthem.

Front Axles

Eachend of thetractor'sfrontpivotbar maybeequippedwitha grease fitting. Lubricatewitha greasegunafterevery25hoursof tractor operation.

Battery

The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-freeAcidlevelscannotbe. checked.

Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalscleanandfree of corrosivebuild-up.

Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,applya lightcoatof petroleumjelly orgreaseto bothterminals.

Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe positiveterminal to preventshorting.

iMPORTANT: if removingthe batteryfor any reason,disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wirefromitsterminalfirst,followedby the POSi- TIVE(Red)wire.When re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wire to its terminalfirst,followedbythe NEGATIVE (Black)wire. Becertainthatthe wiresareconnectedto the correct terminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe polarityandresultin damageto yourengine'salternatingsystem.

Cleaning Battery

Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorandwashingwith a bakingsodaandwatersolution.Ifnecessary,scrapethe battery terminalswitha wirebrushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwithgreaseor petroleumjellyto preventcorrosion. Battery Failures

Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare: incorrectinitialactivation

Overcharging

Freezing

Undercharging

Corrodedconnections

Thesefailuresare NOTcoveredbyyourtractor'swarranty.

21

Page 20 Page 22
Image 21
Page 20 Page 22
Contents FormNo.769-05757A Am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =SunDateof Purchase Craftsman Full WarrantyGeneral Operation California PropositionSlope Operation Followthe manufacturersrecommendationsfor wheelweightsMufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch Do NotService TowingSafeHandlingof Gasoline Do not Modify Engine Spark ArrestorSafeworkingcondition Read the Operatorsmanuals Safety SymbolsGuide SlopePage California Proposition Page Meets ANSi Safety Standards Parking Brake Seat Adjustment KnobDeck Lift Lever PTO Blade Engage LeverGas and Oil Fill=up 0il Safety Interlock SystemThegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hood.Do notoverfill Read Operators ManualStarting the Engine Engaging the Parking BrakeDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineDriving on Slopes Engaging the BladesUsing the Deck Lift Lever MowingHeadlights Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall Maintenance ScheduleControlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo Air filterChecking the Engine Oil Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Air CleanerTo changethe fuel filter Checkthe fuel linesfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessaryLubrication Pivot Points & LinkageFront Axles Cleaning the Engine and Deck AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Removethebelt C fromaroundthetractorsPTOpulley.See Fig Cutting Deck RemovalJump Starting TiresCharging Othergas appliances.J Land heed ts warnngsCutting Blades FuseChanging the Deck Belt SeeFigTo locatethe nearestParts& Repair Service Centeror to sched Parking Brake AdjustmentChanging the Transmission Drive BeltPreparing the Engine Ifusingafuel stabilizerDRAiNiNG the Fuel Preparing the Lawn TractorNeed More HELP? 777X41984 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel Description Craftsman Lawn Tractor ModelCraftsman Lawn Tractor Model Ref, I Part No 41\ Description Craftsman Lawn Tractor Model 12J 710-04483 Craftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel 750 Ref, I DescriptionCraftsman Lawn Tractor IViodel Ref,NO 49\ sl so Ref, Part No Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707=1346=G2 For IViodel Craftsman Engine IViodel 31C707-1346-G2 For IViodel 13J127 Craftsman Engine IViodel 310707-1346-G2 For IViodel 73i3o9i 51A Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346-G2For Model544 Craftsman Engine Model 31C707-1346=G2For ModelEngineGasket Set ValveGasket Set CarburetorOverhaul Kit Page Page GDOC-100182RevB ModerateSears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty ProvisionsThispageapplicableinthe U.S.A.and Canadaonly Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranted Parts Page Motor AtrasadosIGUARIE Estasinstrucciones Funcionaiviiento GeneralFuncionamiento EN Pendientes Haga Io siguienteNo haga Io siguiente Manejo seguro de la gasolina ReiviolqueNo Modifique EL Motor Aviso Referido a EmisionesGuardachispas LEA EL Manuals DEL Operador Sivibolos DE SeguridadGUiA DE Pendiente Advertencia ENVlO Brace ELllVIINACICN Conexion DE LOS Cables DE LA BateriaQUE UNE EL Volante PRESlON DE LAS LlantasColocacion DE LA Sede Acebradory palancadecontroldeChoke Palancadel frenode estacionambntoPortavasos De VelocidadLevante LA Palanca DE LA Cubi Acelerador Y Palanca DE Control DEPortavasos Boton DE Ajuste DEL AsientoAceite Carga DE Aceite Y GasolinaGasolina Lea el manual del o eradorReverse Normal Mode Driving Position Stop Reverse Caution ModeSistema DE Bloqueo DE Seguridad Accionado EL Freno DE EstacionamientoParo DEL Motor Arranque DEL Motor LA Conduccion DEL TractorConduccion EN LAS Laderas Involucrar a LOS BladesUSO DE LA Cubierta DE Levante LA Palanca DE Faros CortarCercanoSearso para programarel servicio,simplementepbn Programa DE iVlANTENIIVllENTOFTira reactiva Filtro de combustibleDe mangaj Liivipiador DE Aire Paradrenar el combustibleParacarnbiarel filtro de combustible Limpieza DE LA BATERiA Limpieza DEL MotorLubricacion Limpieza DE LAS M..QUINAS Y LA CubiertaAjustes UN Lado a OtroTornillohexagonal Freno DE Estacionamiento DE Ajuste Ajuste DEL AsientoPlataforivia DE Corte DE ELIMINAClON Tienda Sears de 1-800-4-MY-HOMECarga NEUM.TICOS EL ArranqueBatera FusibleParaquitarlas hojas,hagaIo siguiente DE Caivibiar LA Correa DE CubiertaCaivibio DE LA Correa DE TRANSiVIISI6N EL Drenaje DE LOS Combustibles PREPARACI6N DEL MotorPREPARACI6N DE LA Tractor DE Cesped Tibleen lineaquese encuentracercadel motorManage Home GDOC-100182Rev.A Esta p.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada SUS Derechos Y Obligaciones EN Cuanto a LA Garantja Piezas Garantizadas Servicio de instalaci6nde Sears Continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosenel AcuerdoRiding Equipment questions or problems?
Top Page Image Contents