Craftsman 127.28875- Manual

3 SAFETY Site preparation and circumstances - Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. - Clear the area to be mowed of objects such as rocks, toys, wire or ...

4 SAFETY Machine preparation - Check operator presence interlock system and brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems before using. - Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices in place and in proper working condition. They are for your protec...

5 SAFETY Starting - Start only according to instructions in this manual or on the machine. - Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: - the parking brake is on; - the PTO is disengaged; - the traction drive is in NEUTRAL. - When starting the engine, make sure hands and feet are clear of the...

6 WARNING SAFETY MANEUVERING SAFELY In general - Slow down before turning. - Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look behind and down for small children and pets before and during backing. - Be aware when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other objects tha...

7 SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY In general - Maintain machine according to manufacturer's schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best mowing results. - Park machine on level ground. - Never allow untrained personnel to service ma-chine. - Adjust or repair only after the engine has been stopped...

8 SAFETY BATTERY Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death. To reduce the risk of personal injury when working near a bat - tery: - When working with battery acid, use protective equipment such as, but not limited to, goggles, face shield, rubber gloves an...

14 At operator's right side 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 . Tur...

15 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 ...

16 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 i...

17 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 br...

18 PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST(OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check to make sure all shields and guards are properly installed and in good cond...

19 FUELING - Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. - Use a funnel to avoid spilling. WARNING TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL: – Do it outdoors – Do not smoke– Stop engine; allow to cool– Fill to one inch below bottom of filler neck – Do not overfill – Clea...

20 OPERATION OPERATING NOTES - Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with the PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. - For normal cutting the throttle should be set at the full open position. By using the traction levers to speed up or slow down the machine during use, maximum control a...

21 CUTTING 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. 2. Sit in the seat. 3. Start the engine. 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO switch. Do not start the blades at full throttle. Instead, use the slowest throttle setting that w...

22 MAINTENANCE CHART MAINTENANCE OPERATION Maintenance is an ongoing job. These intervals are maximum times between maintenance operations. Perform more often under severe conditions. FIRST 5 HOURS BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS EVERY 200 HOURS YEARLY ENGINE Consult th...

23 MAINTENANCE RECORD L A R E N E G E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H s e r u s s e r P e r i T k c e h C s t n i o P ll A e t a c ir b u L s tl o B & s t u N k c e h C E N I G N E l e v e L li O k c e h C li O e g n a h C n a e l C t n e m e l E...

24 CHECK DAILY Operator Presence Interlock System - Start Operation For the engine to crank, the parking brake must be on, the PTO (blades) off and traction levers in the neutral lock position. Sit in the seat and check, one by one, if the engine will crank with the parking brake off, the blades on,...

25 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-3) with grease:1. Deck lift lever (1 point)2. Deck lift pivots (4 points)3. Pull arms (2 points located at the front of the cutterdeck) 4. Caster wheel pivots (2 points) (Lubricate every 500 hours or once a yea...

26 ENGINE OIL Perform engine maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Remove drain cap at location D and drain the crankcase. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local requirements. 2. Clean and repl...

27 MAINTENANCE DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER Engines equipped with dual element air cleaners have a paper air cleaner element with an oiled, foam precleaner element on the dirty side of the paper element. Both should be inspected regularly and maintained. Clean and re-oil precleaner element every 25 hour...

28 ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in en-gine damage. - Daily : Clean air intake screen V . - Every 100 hours : Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual....

29 MAINTENANCE TRANSAXLES Inattention to proper safety, operation, or maintenance procedures could result in personal injury, or damage to the equipment. Sears recommends returning the machine to your authorized Sears Craftsman Professional for service or repair. Perform transaxle maintenance with t...

30 BLADE BALANCE Blade balance must be maintained at 5/8 oz-in (19.4 g-cm) or less. Failure to keep blades balanced causes excess vibration, wear, and shortened life of most components of the machine. To balance a blade: 1. Sharpen blade first. 2. Balance the blade at the center.3. Attach a 1/8 oz (...

31 DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks under the rear corners of the deck. Place an-other set of blocks under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8"...

32 ADJUSTMENTS FIGURE 1 PARKING BRAKE NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle. The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the ma-chine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON . Attempt to move the machine forward a...

34 BELT TENSION All belts are tensioned by spring loaded idlers and do not require any adjustment. HYDRO TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove cutterdeck belt (see cutterdeck belt replacement). 2. Disconnect wire I at clutch M . Remove bolts J and remove torque restraint. 3. Using a ratchet with a 9/16"...

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