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Operator's Manual
®
LAWN TRACTOR
24.0 HP,* 46" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
28928
• EspaSot, p. 34
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
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Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance ........................................ 17 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 21 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 28 AssemblyiPre-Operation ....................... 7 Troubleshooting ................................... 29 Sears Service ........................ Back Cover Operation
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_DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. " Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely _WARNING: in orderto preventaccidental necessary. Always look down and behind starting when setting up, transporting, ad- before and while backing. justing or making repairs, always disconnect • Never direct discharged materialtoward spark plug wire and place wire where i
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II, SLOPE OPERATION . Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to toss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If suddenly appear in the mowing area you cannot back up the slope or if you feel for another ride and be run over or
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Check their proper operation regularly. - Remove gas-powered equipment from • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground, if this is not possible, then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipment with a portable debris. Allow machine to cool before container, rather than from a gasoline storing. dispenser nozzle. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
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In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Unleaded Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the Oil Type: SAE 30 (above 32°F) muffler is available through your nearest (API-SG-SL) SAE 5W30 (below 32°F Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 64 oz. manual). WiO Filter: 60 oz. R E
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Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys "{our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife LABEL Pliers When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeanswhenyou are in theoperating position (seated behind the steerin
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/CHECKLIST NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe Before you operate your new tractor, we skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below wish to assure that you receive the best to remove the tractor from the skid. performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. WARNING: Before starting, read, un- Please review the following checklist: derstand and follow all instructions in the v" All assembly instructions have been com- Operation section of this manual. Be sure pleted. tractor is i
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. N R H L IXU _ _ REVERSE HEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH 6 ÷ 6 ®) ,¢, ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCHtBRAKE LIGHTS ON FUEL BA3-rERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL PEDAL ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWA
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ® Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the head- to raise and lower the mower or other at- lights on and off. tachments moun
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR , Move throttle control (D) between half TO SET PARKING BRAKE and full speed (fast) position. Your tractor is equipped with an operator NOTE: Fail
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be used for Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when forward travel only. mower is at the desired cutting height in SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS operating position. Gauge wheels then The cruise control should only be used keep the deck in proper position to help while mowing or transporting on relatively prevent scalping in most terrain conditions, smooth, straight surfaces. Other condition
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - TO OPERATE ON HILLS disengage attachment clutch control. _WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 0 and do _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower not drive across any slope. Use the slope without either the entire grass catcher, guide provided at the back of this manual. on mowers so equipped, or the deflector , Choose the slowest speed before start- shield (S) in place. ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. , If stopping
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- CAUTION: Atcollol blended fuels (called MENTS gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa* Tow only the attachments that are recom- tion and formation of acids during storage, mended by and comply with specifications Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use of an engine while in storage. To avoid common sense when towing. Too heavy engine problems, the fuel system should of a load, while on
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3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50°F/10 ° After the engine is running, move C and below) throttle control to slow position. Disen- 6. When engine starts, leave throttle _gage parking brake. control in choke position until engine CAUTION: At any time, during step warms up and begins to run roughly. 4, there may be movement of the drive Once rough running begins, imme- wheels. diately move the throttle control to the 4. Depress forward drive pedal to full fast
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MOWING TIPS o If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- . Tire chains cannot be used when the sible fire hazard from dried clippings. mower housing is attached to tractor. Make first cut relatively high; the second . Mower should be properly leveled for to the desired height. best mowing performance. See "TO o Do not mow grass when it is wet. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Wet grass will plug mower and leave Service and Adjustments section of this undesirable clum
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BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH g 25 50 10D SEASON STORAGE AI.)&_CE NAI,411_ I,_ SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS #' V I Check Brake Operat ion 1 .............. e," e" " Check Tire Pressure T w_ ....................... R Cl_eck operate[ _Presence & ROS Systemr _,, _ v" A Check [°r, L0ese ,Fa,s,!eners C ChecPJBeP face Mower Blades e," T Lubrication Chart 0 Check Batlery Level R ,_" v' Clean Battery and Terminals ......... Ch,,eckTransax,!e Cooling Check Mower Leve
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TRACTOR • LOS accesol CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM periodo del Always observe safety rules wllen per- que la tran_ forming any maintenance. ° When the engine is running with the AVISO: Si se BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- 3000 pies) o, tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to [0°C]), la mezI any attempt by the operator to drive in stop at highest speed in highest gear on a debe ser aju,, reverse should shut off the e
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EL MOTOR TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS SAE VISCOSITY GRADES z primera vez o Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi- e del motor, se nals can cause the battery to "leak" power. I que extra para 1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first L l L_ J _ _ _stanque hasta then RED battery cable and remove o _o _2 40 _ _o , ,oo battery from tractor. rueda libre este e:LV_l:.r, lml 11._ 2. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. _sici6n de oper- NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils 3. Clean terminals
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FUNCIONAMI' MUFFLER 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the Tu tractor est& cap onto the end of the drain valve. Funcionamient Inspect and replace corroded muffler and 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip- spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- tiva del operad stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. ate a fire hazard and/or damage. embrague pue For approximate capacity see "PROD- que la Ilave de SPARK PLUG(S) UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this de "ON" ,del R( Replace spark p
