TheServiceand Maintenancesection | Craftsman 247.28984, PGT9000

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo

acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engineto preventunintendedstartingAlwayswearsafetyglassesduring. operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairs.

Thissectionaddresses minorservice issues.To locate the nearestSears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Enginefailsto start	1.	PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.	1.	Placeknobindisengaged(OFF)position.
	2.	Parkingbrakenotengaged.	2.	Engageparkingbrake.
	3.	Sparkplugwire disconnected.	3.	Connectwireto sparkplug.
	4.	Throttlecontrollevernot incorrectstarting	4.	PlaceThrottleleverto FASTposition.
		position.
	5.	Fueltankempty,or stalefuel.	5.	Filltankwithclean,fresh(lessthan 30daysold)gas.
	6.	BIockedfuel line.	6.	Replacefuel line.Seea Searsorotherqualified
				servicedealer.Replacefuel filter.Seethe Service
				andMaintenancesection.
	7.	Faultysparkplug.	7.	Clean,adjustgapor replaceplug.
	8.	Engineflooded.	8.	Crankenginewiththrottlein FASTposition.
Enginerunserratically	1.	Tractorrunningwith Chokeactivated.	1.	Checkthatthe electricchokeis working.Seea
				Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.
	2.	Sparkplugwiresloose.	2.	Connectandtightensparkplugwires.
	3.	Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.	3.	Replacefuel line.Seea Searsorotherqualified
				servicedealer.Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline
				andreplacefuel filter.Seethe Serviceand Mainte-
				nancesection.
	4.	Ventingas cap plugged.	4.	Clearventor replacecap if damaged.
	5.	Wateror dirt in fuel system.	5.	Drainfueltank. Refillwithclean,freshgasoline.See
				theServiceand Maintenancesection.
	6.	Dirtyair cleaner.	.	Replaceair cleanerpaperelementor cleanfoam
				precleaner.
Engineoverheats	1.	Engineoillevellow	1.	Fillenginewith properamountandtype of oil.
	2.	Airflowrestricted	2.	Cleangrassclippingsanddebrisfromaroundthe
				engine'scoolingfinsandblowerhousing.
Enginehesitatesat high RPMs	1.	Sparkpluggap settooclose	1.	Removesparkplugandadjustgap.
Engineidlespoorly	1.	Fouledsparkplug	1.	Replacesparkplugandadjustgap.
	2.	Dirtyair cleaner	2.	Replaceair cleanerelementand/orcleanpre-
				cleaner.
Excessivevibration	1.	Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced	1.	Tightenbladeandspindle.Balanceblade.
	2.	Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade	2.	Replaceblade.

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Craftsman 247.28984, PGT9000 manual TheServiceand Maintenancesection

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5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat Perator s Date of Purchase General Operation California Proposition Do Not Followthe manufacturersrecommendationsfor wheelweightsSlope Operation Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch Towing ServiceSafeHandlingof Gasoline Spark Arrestor Do not Modify EngineSafeworkingcondition Read the Operatorsmanuals Safety Symbols Guide Slope Backing Moving The Tractor Manually Tractor SET-UP Checking Tire Pressure Placethedecklift leverin thedesiredmowingheightsetting Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels and RollerGas and Oil Throttle Control Lever Seat Adjustment LeverBrake Pedal Reverse Pedal Ignition Switch ModuleSystems Indicator MONITOR/HOUR Drive Pedal Engine Fuel Level IndicatorPTO / Blade Engage Knob Parking BRAKE/CRUISE Control Lever Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstops Stopping the EngineDriving the Tractor Starting the Engine Parking Brake Reverse Caution ModeEngaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise Control Driving on Slopes Operating the Headlights Using the Deck Lift LeverMowing Engaging the PTO Airfilter Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallAcompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe ControlsandstoptheengineWaituntilallmovingpartshavecometo To removethecuttingdeck, proceedas follows Cutting Deck RemovalInsert Ratchet Here Belt Changing the Transmission DriveChanging the Deck Belt PTO Belt Cutting BladesPulley Pulleys Jump Starting Battery Tires MaintenanceCleaning the Tractor Fuse Deck Spindle AdjustmentsFront Wheels Pivot Points & Linkage Parking Brake Adjustment Leveling the Deck Side to Side Steering AdjustmentAdjusting the Seat Colder 32F Deck Rear Roller AdjustmentEngine Maintenance Checking the Engine Oil Cover Changing the Engine Oil Removethe airfiltercover Muffler Clean EngineFuel Filter To Drainthe Fuel Preparing the Garden Tractor Preparing the EngineReconnectthe fuellineand runtheengineuntilit startsto TheServiceand Maintenancesection Youql, nd the answeand more 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