Craftsman LTS 1500 manuale d’uso

Operator's Manual ® LAWN TRACTOR 17.5 HR* 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle Model No. 917.28903 o EspaSol, p. 33 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: Read and follow all Safety Rules a[...]

Warranty ........................................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................................... 3 Product Specifications .................................... 6 AssemblylPre-Operation ............................. 8 Operation ...................................................... 1t Maintenance Schedule [...]

DANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feetand throwing objects, Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death, _,WARNING: In orderto prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing ormaking repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and ptace wire where [...]

II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death° Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. • Mow up and down slopes, not across . Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or oth[...]

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. , Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.. Do not use a nozzle [...]

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS Gasoline Capacity !25 Unleaded and Type: Regular Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F Oil Capacity: W/Filter 56 oz.. WtO Filter 48 oz. Spark Plug. Champion RC12YC (Gap: ,030") Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: t st 1. 1 2nd 1..4 3rd 22 4th 3,4 5th 4,3 6th 5.5 Reverse: 1,7 Charging System: 3 Amps Bat[...]

fb Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel (I) Hex Bolt 5116-18 x 4 __-'_ Steering Wheel t!t1!f1111, Adapter I t Steering Boot (1) Large Flat Washer O ( 1 ) 5/16 Lock Washer Steering Extension Sllafi Seat (1) Washer (I) Seat _(1) Knob Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet (2) Keys 7[...]

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench se[...]

6. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. 7, Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutchlbrake pedal all the way down. 8. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. 9.. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely d"-,-. _ Seat Seat Pa .... '"a, 4_' S h o "_X&q[...]

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractorwere overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. . Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires_ CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Serv[...]

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning, R H L IXR @ @ REVERSE HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH N NEUTRAL ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT OPERATION SYSTEM{ROS) @ MOWER LIFT LIGHTS ON FUEL, BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTRO[...]

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° Attachment Clutch Lever Ignition Switch ThrottlelChoke X- - _. Control .. -" _.___ &q[...]

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 a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PAR[...]

• The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-I/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.. . For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high; the sec- ond to desire[...]

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS Tow only the attachments that are recom- mended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGIN[...]

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6, When engine starts, leave throttle control in choke position until engine warms up and begins to run roughly, Once rough running begins, immediately move the throttle controlto the fast position_ Engine warm-up may take from several seconds to several minutes (the colder the tem- perature, the longer th[...]

MAINTENANCE eEFo.E EVE.Y EVE.Y EVE.'r EVERY EVERY SEFO.E SCHEDULE EACH . =5 50 loo SEASO. STO.AGE USE HOURS HOU}3S HOURS HOUriS Cl_eck Brake Operation _ _ T Check Tire Prosoure .......................... ............ ................. A Check lor Loose Fasteners _ _ C ChecldReplace Mower Blades T LubdcatioR Chart _ 0 Check BaHery Level R C,ean[...]

TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highestspeed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, (See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual)° TIRES . Ma[...]

BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an au- tomotive charger will extend its life. , Keep battery and terminals clean,, , Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open, , Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: The original equipment batte[...]

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filtershould be replaced once each season° If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob- structing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required 1.. With engine cool, remove fiiter and plug fuel line sections. 2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. 3, Be sure there are no fue[...]

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1., Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2.. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position 3,. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4, Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key,. 5_ Make sure the blades and all moving[...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See side of tire for proper PSI). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT . Raise mower to its highest position. . At the midpoint of both sides of mower, me[...]

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level sur- face. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of manual). 2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. 3o Pull belt away from mower° BELT IN[...]

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT [.EVER NEU- TRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position, The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N). NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move freely, the transaxle i[...]

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.. 2, RED cable last from both batteries. Weak or Dead Fully Charged Battery Battery REPLACING BATTERY _,WARNING: Do not Short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before conn[...]

2 Check that holes 'F," in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line- up if holes 'A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screwand move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securelyr Governor Control Lever Governor Control Plate t Holes .... ..-i.. :,-T--- /m_t -, -T A _ ,, _ _ _1 Throttle [ ';[...]

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more° _WARNING: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure, TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for win[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed PROBLEM Will not start I Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 to Sears service center CAUSE Out of fuel Engine not "CHOKED" properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter,, Dirty fuel fil[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Loss of power i Excessive vibration 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !0 1t 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged CAUSE Weak or dead battery Corr[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM Poor cut - uneven cutting Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1t 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge CAUSE Worn, bent or loose blade. Mower deck[...]

TROU BLESHOOTtNG CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION when turning engine "OFF" Engine dies when tractor is shifted Engine "backfires" 1 Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttle control between between half and full speed (fast) half and full speed (fast[...]

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Garantia .............................................................. 33 Reglas de Seguridad ......................... 34 Especificaciones del Producto ................ 37 MontajelPre Operaci6n ................................ 39 Operaci6n ................................................... 42 Mantenimiento .......................................[...]

PELIGRO: Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o la muerte. _ADVERTENCIA: Siempre desconecte e! alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar en contacto con la buj{a, para evitar el arranque por acciden[...]

• Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de modo que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar estando en una pendiente. • No cortar la hierba mojada Las ruedas pueden perder tra cci6n. Poner siempre una marcha cuando se est_ en pendientes. No poner en punto muerto e ir cuesta abajo • Evitar arrancar, pararse o giraren una pendien- te. Si tas ruedas p[...]

, Mantener la m_quina fibre de hierba, hojas u otros residuos acumulados. Limpiar las safpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. Dejar que ta m&quina se enfrie antes de guardarta , Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse e inspeccionar ta rn_quina. Reparar, si es necesario, antes de volver a poner e[...]

ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO Capacidad yTipo t25 Galones de Gasolina Regular Sin Plomo Tipo de Aceite SAE 30 (Sobre 32°F) APt-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (Deabajo 32°F) Capacidad de Con Filtro: 56 oz, Aceite: Sin Filtro: 48 oz, Bujfa: Champion RC12YC (Abertura: ,030") Marcha Hacia Adelante: 1sT 1,2 2"_ 'I 5 3'd 24 4tl' 34 5l!'[...]

O tnserto del volante de direcci6n Volante de direcciOn (1) Perno hexagonal 5/t 6-18 x 4 (1) Arandela (1) Arandela de seguridad 5/16 Adaptador _ccesorio de transci6n de la direcci6n Eje de Extenci6n Asiento @ (1) Arandela de calibre (1) Asiento _ (1) Manilla Llaves Hoja de pendiente (2) Llaves 38[...]

Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f_brica con la excepci6n de aquetlas partes que no se han montado pot razones de envfo Para asegurarse que su tractor funcione en forma adecuada y segura todas tas partes y los articulos de ferreteria que se monten tienen que set apretados en forma segura, Use las herramientas correctas, seg6n sea necesario, p[...]

7 Deslice el asiento hasta que llegue a una posici6n c6moda, que te permita presionar el pedal del embraguelfreno completamente hasta abajo, 8, Desm6ntese del asiento sin mover su posici6n ajustada, 9, Levante el asiento y apriete ta manifla de ajuste en forma segura Asiento Base del Asiento Perno con Resalto Arandela Manilla de Ajuste VERIFIQUE LA[...]

REVISION DE LA PRESION DE LAS LLANTAS Las Ilantas en su tractor fueron infladas de- masiado en ta f,_brica pot razones de env[o. La presi6n de las Ilantas correctas es importante para obtener el mejor rendimiento en e{ corte • Reduzca la presi6n de [as flantas a ta PSi REVISION DE LA NIVELAClON DEL CON JUNTO Para obtener los mejores resuftados en[...]

Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la lteratura proporcionada con el producto, Aprenda y comprenda sus significados R N H L f,/IARCHA AT R,&,S NEUTRO ALTO BAJO Q ++ Q I+,4OTOR _V MOTOR MOTOR APAGADO SISTEMA ENCENDIDO EN MARCHA FUNCIONAMIENTO _D "+°= += I I N 'I' LUCES ENSENDtDAS COMBUSTIBLE BATERIA MARCHA ATR,_[...]

FAIV]ILIARICESE CON SU TRACTOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diversos controles y ajustes_ Guarde este manuat para referencia en el future Palanca del embrague dei accesodo Controlde Interrupter aceteraci_n/ . de[...]

La operaci6n de cualquier tractor puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de sus ojos, 1oque puede producir dafios graves en 6stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciones para los ojos mientras opere su tractor o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones. Recornendamos el uso de la m&scara de segu- ridad de visi6n amptia, para uso sob[...]

• E] c_sped promedio debe cortarse aproximada- mente a 2-I/2 putgadas durante ta temporada frfa y sobre 3 pulgadas durante los meses calurosos Para obtener un c_sped m,Ss satu- dable y de mejor apariencia, siegue a menudo y despu_s de un crecimiento moderado, • Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de code, el c_sped que tiene m_s de 6 pulgadas de [...]

REMOLQUE DE CARRETILLAS O OTROS ACCESORIOS Remotque solamente ios accesorios reco- mendados y especificados por el fabricante del tractor, Use sentido com0n cuado este remolcando Las cargas pesadas, cuando este yendo sobre una pendiente, son peligrosas, las llantas pueden perder su tracci6n con el terreno y pueden ocasionar que pierda el control de[...]

ARRANQUE CON TIEMPO FRfO (50 ° Y MENOS) 6 AI hacer arrancar el motor, mantenga el control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de estrangutaci6n hasta que el motor se caliente y empieze funcionar mat. Una vez que empieze a funcionar real, mueva inme- diatamente el control de la aceteraci6n a la posici6n r,_pida.. El calentamiento del motor puede tomar [...]

PROGRAMA DE ANTES DE CADA CADA CAO_ CAD_ CADA _Lm^CE_^_,_mUTOI MANTENIMIENTO CADA U_O B 25 50 l_qo TEMPORAOA HORAS HORAS HORA£ HORAS i j i i_ i u, Revisar 1,1 opelat:16n del lmno _'_ Revl#ar ta plesibn de l,'+n I_eta_ _ R _'o_m!e4f el me _imem_ d sos .... ................ C AIm"_"°.!W to, _,,=l,m,_, ,t,: t,,,o+,,e,. .....[...]

TRACTOR Siempre observe ias regfas de seguridad cu- ando d6 mantenimiento. OPERAClON DEL FRENO Si el tractor exige m_s de cinco (5) pies para pararse a una velocidad m&s alta en el cambio mrs alto en una superficie nivelada de hor- mig6n seco o pavimentada, entonces se debe controlar y ajustar el freno (Vea "PARA AJU- STAR EL FRENO" e[...]

BATERIA Su tractor cuenta con un sistema de carga de la bateria que es suficiente para el uso normal, Sin embargo, si se carga la bateria peri6dica- mente, con un cargador de autom6viles, se prolongar_ su duraci6n , Mantenga la bateria y los terminales limpios_ , Mantenga los pernos de la bateria apretados. • Mantenga los agujeros de ventilaci6n [...]

. Use un medidor en fa tapatvarilla indicadora del nivel para relleno dei aceite para revisar el nivel. Mantenga el aceite en la l[nea de Iteno (FULL) en la varilta indicadora de nive! Apriete fa tapa en el tubo en forma segura cuando termine FILTRO DE ACEITE DI=L MOTOR Cambie et filtro de aceite del motor cada tem- porada o vez por medio qua cambi[...]

ADVERTENCIA:PARA EVITAR LESIONES SERIAS, SERVIClO O DE HACER AJUSTES: 1, 2. 3. 4_ 5. , ANTES DE DAR CUALQUIER Presione el peda! del embragueffreno completamente y apiique et freno de estacionamiento Ponga ta palanca de cambios en la posici6n de neutro (N) Ponga el embrague det accesorio en la posici6n desenganchado (DISENGAGED). Ponga ta ttave de i[...]

PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE LA SEGA- DORA Ajuste la segadora mientras que et tractor est_ estacionado en terreno nivelado o en ta entrada de autos Asegerese que las Ilantas est_n infladas en forma adecuada (vea las "ESPE- CIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO" seccion Si tas Ilantas est_n demasiado infladas o no est&n infladas Io suficiente, no podr&[...]

PARA CAiVlBIAR LA CORREA DE IMPULSION DE LA CUCHtLLA SEGADORA La correa de impulsi6n de la cuchilla segadora se puede cambiar sin herramientas. Estacione el tractor en una superficie nivelada Enganche el freno de estacionamiento REMOCION DE LA CORREA - 1. Remueva la segadora del tractor (Vea"PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA" de esta secci6n de es[...]

PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR CON UNA BATERtA BAJA _ADVERTENClA: Las batedas de ,_ddo-plo- mo generan gasesexplosivos. Mantenga las chispas, las llamas y los materiales para fumar atejados de las bater[as Siempre use unapro- tecd6n para los ojosalrededor de las baterias Si su bateria est,_ demasiado baja como para hacer arrancar etmotor tiene que vo[...]

MOTOR El mantenimiento, ta reparaci6n, o et reemptazo de cualquier dispositivos o sistemas delcontrol de la emisi6n, los cuates sean hechos al costo delcliente, pueden ser reafizados por cualquier individuo o establecimiento de reparaci6n de motor,, Los reparos quecaen bajo garantia deben ser realizados por un establecimiento de servicio de reparac[...]

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IDENTIFICAClON DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secciOn apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dirigido a un centro de servicio Sears, PROBLEIViA No arranca Dificil de arrancar El motor no da vuelta CAUSA El motor suena pero noarranca P_rdida de fuerza 1, Sin combustible, 2. Motor sin ta "ESTRANGULACiON" (CHOKE) adecuada, 3 Motor ahogado. 4 Bujia ma[...]

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IDENTIFtCACION DE PROBLEMAS: Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual a menos que est_ dtrtgido a un centro de servicio Sears. PROBLEMA Las cuchiltas segadoras no rotan Mala descarga de! c6sped Las luz (ces) delantera(s) no est&(n) funcionando (si equipadas) La bateria no carga El motor tiene "contraexp- Iosiones"c ua ndo se "APAGA&[...]

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