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Craftsman 28986 - 21 HP 42 in. Zero Turn Tractor User Manual

Craftsman 28986 - 21 HP 42 in. Zero Turn Tractor
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Operator's anual
T °
ZTS
Zero-Turn Rear Engine Riders with
Electric Start
Model No.
107.289860 (21HP Briggs & Stratton Engine with 42" 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:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am- 5 pm, Mon - Sat
Nota: Una traducci6n en espaSol de este Manual
del Operador puede encontrarse en la pagina 37.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.
7103147
Revision D
Rev. Date 04/2009
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Craftsman 28986 - 21 HP 42 in. Zero Turn Tractor Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model28986 - 21 HP 42 in. Zero Turn Tractor
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

Details the terms and conditions of the Craftsman full warranty for riding equipment.

SAFETY RULES AND INFORMATION

GENERAL OPERATION

Provides essential safety rules and instructions for operating the unit.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

Outlines safety practices for transporting and storing the riding equipment.

SLOPE OPERATION

CHILDREN

EMISSIONS

IGNITION SYSTEM

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Safe Handling of Gasoline

Outlines crucial safety precautions for handling gasoline and fuels.

Service & Maintenance

Details general maintenance procedures and safety practices.

SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

LITERATURE PACKAGE CONTENTS

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE SEAT

Step-by-step instructions for installing the seat onto the rider.

INSTALLING THE SEAT SAFETY SWITCH

Details the procedure for installing the seat safety switch.

SETTING UP THE GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVERS

Instructions on how to install and set up the ground speed control levers.

PRE-OPERATION

Remove the Packaging Materials

Steps to remove the unit from its packaging and crate.

Check the Tire Pressure

Guide on checking and adjusting tire pressures for optimal traction.

Check Engine Oil Level

Instructions on how to check the engine oil level and add oil if needed.

Fill-Up with FRESH Gasoline

Steps for safely filling the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.

Charge the Battery

Instructions on how to charge the unit's battery.

OPERATION

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Briefly describes the function of individual controls on the rider.

Ground Speed Levers

Explains how the ground speed control levers operate the rider's speed.

Parking Brake Lever

Details the operation of the parking brake lever.

Throttle/Choke Control (Choke-O-Matic)

Describes the function of the throttle and choke control.

Mower Cutting Height Switch

Explains how to adjust the mower deck cutting height.

Ignition Switch

Describes the functions of the ignition switch for starting and stopping.

Mower Blade Switch

Explains how to turn the mower blades on and off.

Transmission Release Levers

Details the function of transmission release levers for manual movement.

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

CHECKS BEFORE STARTING

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

SAFETY WARNINGS

TRAILER SAFETY

EMERGENCY STOPPING

STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

MOWING

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

DO NOT TOW RIDER

DRIVING PRACTICE - BASIC DRIVING

Smooth Travel

Explains the three-step method for smoothly controlling ground speed levers.

Forward Travel Practice

Guides the user on practicing forward movement with the ground speed levers.

Reverse Travel Practice

Instructs on practicing reverse movement and looking behind.

TURNING PRACTICES

Practice Turning Around a Corner

Explains how to practice turning the rider around a corner.

Practice Turning In Place

Details how to perform a zero-turn maneuver.

ADVANCED DRIVING

Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn

Guides on how to perform an end-of-row zero turn for efficient mowing.

MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Provides a schedule for routine maintenance tasks for the rider and engine.

Rider Maintenance Items

ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Instructions on how to lift the seat deck to access the engine compartment.

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Details cleaning procedures for the rider and engine compartment.

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER

Instructions for cleaning engine cooling areas and the air filter.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Guide on checking and maintaining tire pressures.

LUBRICATION

CLEAN DECK & CHECK/REPLACE MOWER BLADES

CLEANING THE BATTERY AND CABLES

CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM

CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH

Engine Maintenance Items

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Instructions for checking and adding engine oil.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Steps for changing the engine oil.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER

Procedure for changing the engine oil and oil filter.

AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT

Explains three adjustments for the ground speed control levers.

SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT

Describes how to balance the rider's speed using an adjustment knob.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Details how to adjust the mower deck cutting height.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

BATTERY SAFETY AND CHARGING

MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS

Side to Side Leveling

Instructions for leveling the mower deck from side to side.

Front To Back Leveling

Instructions for leveling the mower deck from front to back.

MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT

STORAGE

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting the Rider

Lists common rider problems, their causes, and remedies.

Troubleshooting the Mower

Lists common mower problems, their causes, and remedies.

Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications

Common Hardware Types

Illustrates and identifies common types of hardware used.

Standard Hardware Sizing

Explains how to interpret hardware size designations.

Wrench & Fastener Size Guide

Provides a visual guide for matching wrenches to fastener sizes.

Repair Protection Agreements

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