Craftsman 20242 Manual De Usuario
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by
model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the
tractor depicted may differ from yours.
model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the
tractor depicted may differ from yours.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, set the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended
starting.
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended
starting.
Battery
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning! Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked and
fluid can not be added.
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fluid can not be added.
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Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.
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After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly
or grease to both terminals.
or grease to both terminals.
CAUTION
If removing the battery for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire
from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-
installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal
first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could result in serious
damage to your engine’s alternating system.
from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-
installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal
first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could result in serious
damage to your engine’s alternating system.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and
instructions for checking and adding oil. See the Changing the Engine Oil section
below for oil changing procedures and instructions.
instructions for checking and adding oil. See the Changing the Engine Oil section
below for oil changing procedures and instructions.
NOTE: If the “LOW OIL” text appears immediately after the engine is started
the oil pressure may be low. This is normal. If the low oil indication persists
stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in
the Engine Operator’s Manual.
NOTE: The “Low Oil” function only works if the engine is equipped with an
oil pressure switch.
the oil pressure may be low. This is normal. If the low oil indication persists
stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in
the Engine Operator’s Manual.
NOTE: The “Low Oil” function only works if the engine is equipped with an
oil pressure switch.
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1.
1.
Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The oil will flow more
freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2.
Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine.
3.
Place an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity
below the opening of the oil drain tube, to collect the used oil. Remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
below the opening of the oil drain tube, to collect the used oil. Remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
4.
Remove the oil drain hose from the clip on the left side of the frame. See
Figure 15.
Figure 15.
Figure 15
5.
Remove the oil drain hose plug from the end of the hose. See Figure 15. Drain
the engine oil into the collection container.
the engine oil into the collection container.
6.
After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose. Replace
the plug on the drain hose and fully tighten. Replace the oil drain hose into
the clip and snap the clip to secure.
the plug on the drain hose and fully tighten. Replace the oil drain hose into
the clip and snap the clip to secure.
7.
Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the
engine operator’s manual.
NOTE: Place an absorbent towel beneath the oil filter to keep oil off the
clutch.
engine operator’s manual.
NOTE: Place an absorbent towel beneath the oil filter to keep oil off the
clutch.
8.
To refill the oil, re-install the plug at the end of the tube and refer to the
engine operator’s manual for refilling instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE : Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices
and systems which are being done at owner’s expense may be performed
by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized dealer.
engine operator’s manual for refilling instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE : Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices
and systems which are being done at owner’s expense may be performed
by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized dealer.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The
fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment
If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when neither the forward nor reverse
pedal is depressed, contact your authorized dealer to have the neutral setting
properly adjusted.
pedal is depressed, contact your authorized dealer to have the neutral setting
properly adjusted.