Craftsman 28790 - 26 HP 50 in. Zero Turn Tractor Mower User Manual

Operator's Manual
ZTS 7500
Zero-Turn Rear Engine Rider with
Electric Start
Model No.
107.28790 (26 HP Briggs & Stratton Engine with 50" Mower)
CAUTION: Before using this product, read
the manual and follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions.
For answers to your questions about this
product, call:
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Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
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del Operador puede encontrarse en la pagina 33.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Craftsman 28790 - 26 HP 50 in. Zero Turn Tractor Mower Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	28790 - 26 HP 50 in. Zero Turn Tractor Mower
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Details warranty coverage for riding equipment, including parts and labor.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of the unit, including handling and precautions.

SLOPE OPERATION

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the operating unit.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF RIDER WITH ATTACHMENT

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Procedures for safely handling gasoline to prevent hazards.

Service & Maintenance

General maintenance tasks and schedules for the unit.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

PRE-OPERATION

Check the Tire Pressure

Fill-Up with FRESH Gasoline

Check Engine Oil Level

OPERATION

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Explanation of the unit's various controls and their functions.

Ground Speed Levers / Parking Brake

How to operate ground speed levers and engage the parking brake.

Engine Speed Control

How to adjust and use the engine speed control for optimal performance.

Choke

MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Ignition Switch

Mower Blade Switch

How to engage and disengage the mower blades.

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

Safety precautions to follow before initial operation.

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended types of fuel for the unit and storage guidelines.

STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine.

MOWING

Procedures for operating the mower deck safely and effectively.

DRIVING PRACTICE - BASIC DRIVING

Smooth Travel

ADVANCED DRIVING

Practice Turning In Place

MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

MAINTENANCE

RIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models

Maintenance schedule for all rider models.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE, 20HP Kohler

ENGINE MAINTENANCE, 24HP Briggs & Stratton

Rider Maintenance Items

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

LUBRICATION

Grease

Oil

CLEAN DECK & CHECK/REPLACE MOWER BLADES

CLEANING THE BATTERY AND CABLES

CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM

How to check the rider's safety interlock system.

Operational SAFETY Checks

CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH

Engine Maintenance Items

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Steps for changing the engine oil.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER

Steps for changing the engine oil and filter.

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the ground speed control levers for height and gap.

SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS

Side to Side Leveling

Front To Back Leveling

MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT

STORAGE

Before Storage

After Storage

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting the Rider

Common rider problems, causes, and remedies.

Troubleshooting the Mower