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Operator's Manual
CRA
P R 0 F E S I 0 N A L
Zero Turn Ridinq Mower
26HP B&S Engine / Sid'_ Discharge / 52-inch Wide
Model 127.28875
22HP B&S Engine / Side Discharge / 42-inch Wide
Model 127.28876
22HP B&S Engine / Side Discharge / 36=inch Wide
Model 127.28877
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CALiFORNiA A WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some contains chemicals known to the State of its constituents are known to the of California to cause cancer, birth State of California to cause cancer, defects or other reproductive harm. birth defects and other reproductive harm. Californie Proposition 65 Avertissemenl A AVERTISSEMENT Les 6chappements des moteurs diesel et certains L'6mission du moteur de ce mat6riel con- de leurs compos
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-8 LABELS ....................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 CONTROLS ...........................................................................................................................................
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SAFETY NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Craftsman Professionalstrongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on Signal word definitions: accessories or product alterations that are not The signal words below are used to identify levels designed, developed, tested and approve
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SAFETY PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION Operator preparation and training I G Read the Operation & Safety Manual If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification. All rotary lawnmowers are potentially Become familiar with the safe operation of the dangerous. They can amputate hands and equipment, operator controls and safety signs. feet a
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SAFETY OPERATING SAFELY Machine preparation Check operator presence interlock system and in general brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine into a trailer or truck. Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Slow down and use caution when making turns Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if in place and in proper working condition. They not mowing. are for your p
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SAFETY Starting interrupting operation Start only according to instructions in this manual Before leaving the operator's position: or on the machine. - Park on level ground. - Disengage the PTO. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: - Set the parking brake. - the parking brake is on; - Shut off the engine and remove the key. - the PTO is disengaged; - the traction drive is in NEUTRAL. Disengage the PTO and wait until the blades quit rotating: When starting the engine, make sure hands
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SAFETY MANEUVERING SAFELY in general gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Slow down before turning• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then necessary. Always look behind and down turn slowly and downhill when possible. for small children and pets before and during Stay away from slopes if the ground is loose or if backing. caught in the rain during mowing. Be aware when approaching blind corners, Use lower speeds on a slope t
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SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING in general Blades Maintain machine according to manufacturer's Mower blades are sharp and schedule and instructions for maximum safety can cut. Use extra caution and best mowing results. when handling. Remove ob- Park machine on level ground. structions with care. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves. Never allow untrained personnel to service ma- chine. Be aware that rotating one blade on multi-blade mowers can cause other Adjust or repair only after the engine has
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SAFETY BATTERY WARNING , Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. Battery acid is caustic and fumes Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories are explosive and can cause on both machines. serious injury or death. 2. Position the machine with a good (charged) bat- To reduce the risk of personal tery next to but not touching the machine with the injury when working near a bat- dead battery so jumper cables will reach. tery: 3. When making cable connections: When working with bat
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LABELS © rN Z T tt3 6 f-I I I I oo ! 0 • :::r -0_ P7 _- 5"8 _-=<> R 2000700 O"__ C) 0 o o _ -t1 -n 8 _ - 2000701 9
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LABELS 1, L_r el manual del o_::_rador.No permitir que personas no _pacitadas pa_ e_o usen la m_quina, 2. Mantener los protectores en su lugar y sus tomil{os debidamente _ados. 3. Antes de iimpiar, ajustar o reparar este equipo, apagar todos los mandos, aplicar e{ freno de es_cionamiento y apagar el motor. 4_ Mantener {as manos, los pies y la ropa a{ejados de las piezas en movimiento, 5. No _nducir _mo pasajeroni liavar pasajeros en m_quinas sin as_ento pan ello. 6 Mantener aias demos personas a
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LABELS 1 2720743 3 1 4126611 11
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LABELS ,A WARNING ,A =REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP. DEBRIS UNDER BELT COVER OR NEAR MUFFLER CAN CAUSE FIRES. =BLADES CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER BLADES ARE TURNED OFF. =BLADES MUST BE AT LEAST 1/8" ABOVE BOTTOM OF HOUSING, -ALL BLADES MUST BE iDENTICAL. CHECK BLADE BOLTS DAILY FOR TIGHTNESS, =iNSPECT FOR DAMAGE AFTER STRiKiNG A FOREIGN OBJECT, MAKE REPAIRS BEFORE RESTARTING OPERATION. =FIND AND REPAIR CAUSE OF ANY ABNORMAL ViBRATiON. 2000572 WARNING SPARKS OR FLAME CAN START EXPLOSION, D
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LABELS WARNING DANGER THROWN OBJECTS = KEEP AREA CLEAR OF PEOPLE ROTATING BLADES AND PETS, = KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. = REMOVE OBJECTS BLADE MAY = STOP ENGINE AND LET BLADES STRIKE AND THROW. STOP BEFORE REMOVING = STOP BLADES TO CROSS GRAVEL GRASS COLLECTOR OR AREAS UNCLOGGING • DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT CHUTE, MULCHER OR ENTIRE GRASS COLLECTOR iN PLACE. 2000677 Operator's Manual is located 14 |bs/in 2 (1 kglcm z) •!2e80_ _i 13
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CONTROLS KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START. Turn the key counterclockwise to OFF to stop the engine. THROTTLE (T) - Move the throttle lever forward to increase engine speed until the maximum governed engine RPM is reached. Move the lever rearward to decrease engine speed
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CONTROLS FUEL SELECTOR VALVE (U) The fuel tank selector valve is located behind the seat, The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points down. The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time. Shutting off the fuel supply avoids the possibility of flooding should any dirt get under the carburetor float needle. Leaving the tank selector in either tank position can allow severe flooding, wh
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CONTROLS Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot. When moving in reverse, push- ing the levers forward slows the machine, and the machine stops when the neutral position is reached. NOTE: Reverse is spring loaded to return to neutral. This spring resistance may be f
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CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine. It must also be ON to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat. The parking brake must be OFF to keep the engine running when a traction lever is moved out of neutral lock. Parking brake in ON position (operator's left side) PUSHING THE MACHINE The machine may be pushed with the e
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LiST PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY) Never allow riders. Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions. Inspect area and remove stones, branches or Check that all safety decals are installed and in other hard objects that might be thrown, good condition. Replace if damaged. causing injury or damage. Check to make sure all shields and guards Clean area around oil fill dipstick. Remove are properly installed and in good condition. dipstic
