Craftsman 28970 Support Question
Craftsman 28970 Support Question
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Question posted by kkab on August 2nd, 2014
Does The 2009 Mod. 28970 Have Mulching Attachment Available ?
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Operation Manual - Page 1
... - 5 pm, Mon - IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Operator's Manual
CRRFTSMRN°
LAW TRACTO
24.0 HR* 42" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission
Model No. 917.28970
• EspaSol, p. 34
This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Sat
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND...
Operation Manual - Page 2
...if the battery included with this tractor is defective in material or workmanship (our testing proves it will not hold a charge), it will be available after the first year
of ...
27
Sears Service Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY
TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this tractor fails
due to a defect in material...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Material may lose control of the tractor.
_I_WARNING: Tow only the attachments that operators, age 60 years and above, are recommended by the blades...engine and wait for wheel weights or counterweights. • Keep machine free of your tractor.
_IbWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or ...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...machine that children will not have been given rides in severe injury or death. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
+ Followthemanufacturer'srecommenda-
Always place containers on steep slopes...make sudden changes in the mowing area for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other attachments; IV. ment may lose traction. Do not shift to the machine
and the mowing ...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...-trained representatives and the proper tools to over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to service or repair this tractor. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save...and Type:
Unleaded Regular
Oil Type (API-SG-SL): Oil Capacity:
SAE 30 (above is available through your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual). Lbs. Should you experience any ...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... is adjusted comfortably ened securely.
J" Become familiar with all instructions in this
Quality Product. Followthe instructions belowto remove the tractor from this manual). Raise attachment lift lever to operate your tractor offthe skid. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.
3. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be sure freewheel...
Operation Manual - Page 9
...tractor and/or engine. R NH L
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
HIGH
LOW
I\1
CHOKE
FAST
SLOW
iGNITION SWITCH
ENGINE OFF
REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
ENGINE ON ENGINE START
PARKING BRAKE
J;
4'
MOWER HEIGHT
MOWER LiFT
LIGHTS ON
FUEL
BATTERY
REVERSE
FORWARD
CRUISE CONTROL
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED
ATTACH... symbols may appear on your tractor or in death or serious injury...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... safety standards of various controls and adjustments. Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of the American National Standards Institute.
(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER -Used to your tractor. (B) BRAKE PEDAL-
Used for future reference. Save this manual for starting the engine.
(C) PARKING BRAKE...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... half and full speed (fast) position, before leaving the operator's position. NOTE: Failure to "backfire".
11
Start tractor with motion control lever
in foreign objects thrown into disengaged position (t'_).
(t_) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
SWITCH "ENGAGED"
(t'_)ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH
"DISENGAGED"
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
The direction and speed of movement is equipped with the...
Operation Manual - Page 12
... to neutral position when the clutch/ brake pedal is equipped with tractor on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. the second to leave the seat with attach- gauge wheel in most terrain conditions. Select desired height of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut relatively high; TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage...
Operation Manual - Page 13
.... Use common sense when towing. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you are recommended by and comply with the attachment
engaged.
OPERATION
Only use of your tractor. SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER Service reminder shows the total number of hours the engine has run and flashes to lose control of...
Operation Manual - Page 14
...
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with gasoline. ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank to the fast position.
• The attachments and ground drive can...for transmission to the choke position and retry.
Place motion control lever in neutral. Move attachment
position. NOTE: Before starting, read oil level. When engine starts, move throttle control ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... is wet. Your transmission is now purged and now ready for five (5) seconds. This will result in a more even distribution of the attachment being used.
15 IMPORTANT: Should your tractor. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for normal operation. Move motion control lever to the neutral
position. After the engine...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... should shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is running with grease or petroleum
shut off the engine.
17 jelly.
• When the engine is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine...
Operation Manual - Page 19
...mulch cover if attached.
2. Make sure the PTO (Blade Engage) is required. 1.
While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor... or after each season. Turn the water on your lawn, near enough to reach. Turn the water off ....or missing washout fitting immediately, prior to using a garden hose or pressure washer to turn the tractor's engine off .
9. connec-
6. Movethetractor'sPTO(...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... rear lift link.
_k CAUTION: After rear lift links are pointing forward before sliding mower under tractor.
• Slide mower under right side of tractor. Have a tight grip on level surface and engage parking brake.
• Lower attachment lift lever to "STOP" and remove key.
5. Place motion control lever in "DISENGAGED"
position.
4. Place...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...; Insert end of mower and position slot in the Operation section of tractor. iMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in front mower bracket (H) and secure with washer and retainer spring.
• Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
• ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - o If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower...
Operation Manual - Page 24
... tighten.
2.
D
Weak or Dead Fully Charged
Battery
Battery
24 is needed to mower deck
After above steps
until tractor does not move height to adjustment bolt, move forward or ...be a 12 volt system. Replace axle cover.
If "jumper cables" are not adjustable.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
1. Connect the other qualified service center. Loosen the adjustment bolt. 2. TO ...
Operation Manual - Page 27
...and Adjustments section.
8 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1 Depress brake pedal. 2 Disengage attachment clutch.
3 Recharge or replace battery.
4 Replace fuse. 5 Clean battery terminals.
6 Check all wiring. ...will not turn over
CAUSE 1 Out of adjustment.
1 Brake pedal not depressed. 2 Attachment clutch is engaged. 3 Weak or dead battery. 4 Blown fuse. 5 Corroded battery ...
Operation Manual - Page 29
... worn.
7 Clean underside of mower housing.
8 Replace mower drive belt.
9 Blades improperly installed.
9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down
10 Improper blades used.
10 Replace with attachment clutch
engaged
Faulty operator-safety control system.
Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
1 Place throttle control in clutch mechanism.
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt...
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