Craftsman 28970 Support Question
Craftsman 28970 Support Question
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Question posted by jholla on April 1st, 2012
Brake/clutch Chatter
i have brake/clutch chatter . when i press down a little on the brake it stops the chatter. Is there any adjustment for this?
thanks
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Related Craftsman 28970 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
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. Before you start the engine, read and understand this ...
Operation Manual - Page 2
...Safety Rules
3
Product Specifications 6
Assembly/Pre-Operation
7
Operation
9
Maintenance Schedule 16
Maintenance
16
Service and Adjustments 20
Storage
26
Troubleshooting
27
Sears Service Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY
TWO YEARS ON TRACTOR
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this product is defective in the...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...or other reproductive harm. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing...the following safety instructions could be picked up , transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and ...8226; Operate machine only in a large percentage of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Adjust
and service as required. • Maintain orreplacesafetyand
labels, as.... Do not use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently. bris. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use... slowly straight down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and...
Operation Manual - Page 8
... SKID (See Operation section for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of other
people and objects. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you start the engine.
_/ Be sure brake system is clear of this manual. See "TO LEVEL MOWER" in safe operating condition.
While...
Operation Manual - Page 9
...indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, could result in damage to the tractor and/or engine.
HOT SURFACES indicates
if not avoided, could result in serious ...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 M ENT CLUTCH ENGAGED
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND...
Operation Manual - Page 10
....
(M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Used for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off .
(J) MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Our tractors conform to the Applicable safety standards of various controls and adjustments. Disengages transmission for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine.
(G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used for future reference. Allows operation...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... DRIVE-
. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. Pull parking brake lever (C) up and hold .
2. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
_CAUTION:
Always stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way down .
....
• Move motion control lever (J) to discharge and go dead...
Operation Manual - Page 12
.... • The average lawn should be cut to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in desired cutting height slot. Use the slope guide provided at the desired cutting height in
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with tractor on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quickly to 4% The...
Operation Manual - Page 13
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged. ment clutch engaged, should only be sure hood is in the "STOP" position when engine is dangerous.
Move motion control lever to its highest position.
2. Raise attachment lift lever to neutral
position. 2. TRANSMISSION ENGAGED
TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED
TOWING ...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... °F & below .
6. Be sure the tractor is on dipstick is in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
3. This can now be adjusted for one minute for more than fifteen seconds per... TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to the fast position.
• The attachments and ground ...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... the Service and
Adjustments section of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start byturning to half (1/2) speed. Move motion control lever to the neutral
position. Slowly move motion control leverforward, after reinstallation before operating the tractor. 1. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in neutral position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
_iCAUTION...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. Some adjustments will shorten the life of the adjustments described in high ambient temperatures.
2 - At least once... ayearyou should make any of the self-lubricating bearings. Check brake operation. 3.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
BEFORE EUASCEH
EVERY HOU8RS
Check Brake Operation
_
_I"
Check Tire Pressure
_
T
R Check Operator Presence...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor is in reverse should
NOT shut off the engine.
• The attachment clutch ...systems are working properly, if your tractor. Using a blade not approved by the operator to stop at 6-10 amperes for normal use.
How- TRACTOR
BLADE CARE
Always observe safety rules...
Operation Manual - Page 19
...engaged, set the parking brake, and stop the engine.
3. Move the tractor to the OFF position....lawn, near enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach. connec-
6. Movethetractor'sPTO(BladeEngage) to a dry area, preferably a concrete or paved area. Turn the water off .
Make sure the PTO (Blade Engage) is secure.
5. Release the lock collar to
lock the adapter on the tractor...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... neutral position.
3. remove retainer spring and washer. • Goto either side of tractor.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
6. nected, the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded.
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
2. Place motion control lever in arm over pin (B) on outside of the lever...
Operation Manual - Page 21
...washer and retainer spring.
• Install belt onto electric clutch pulley (M).
• ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - o If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown in link assembly over...link
assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket (F). • Insert end of mower and position slot in the Operation section of tractor.
o Raise attachment lift lever ...
Operation Manual - Page 23
... CHECK BRAKE
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to be serviced. You may be replaced without tools. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake needs to stop at highest speed in this section of manual). NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and
position of manual). Remove belt from stationary idler (C) and clutching idler...
Operation Manual - Page 27
... in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM Will not start
Hard to start
Engine 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 terminals. 6 Loose or damaged wiring. 7 Faulty ignition switch. 8 Faulty solenoid or starter. 9 Faulty...
Operation Manual - Page 29
... Replace with blades listed in this manual.
11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean around mandrels to 1 run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch
engaged
Faulty operator-safety control system. Clean around mandrels to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure.
5 Check tires for proper...
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