Craftsman 28986 Operation Manual - Page 34

STORAGE

Before

Storage

Before you store your unit for the off-season,

read the

Maintenance

and Storage instructions

in the Safety

Rules section, then perform the following

steps:

• Turn the mower blades OFF, set the ground speed

control levers to START

/

PARK, set the parking brake

lever to ENGAGE, and remove the key from the igni-

tion switch.

• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance

items.

Battery life will be increased

if it is removed, put in a

cool, dry place and fully charged about once a

month. If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect

the

negative cable.

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming

in

the essential fuel system

parts such as the carburetor,

fuel filter, fuel line, and fuel tank during storage.

Also,

alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol)

can attract moisture which leads to the sepa-

WARNING

Never store the unit (with

fuel)

in an enclosed,

poorly ventilated

structure.

Fuel vapors can travel

to an ignition source (such as a

furnace,

water

heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.

Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans

and animals.

ration and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fuel system of an engine while in stor-

age.

To avoid engine problems

use fuel stabilizer,

especially

before storage of 30 days or longer.

After

Storage

Before starting the unit after it has been stored:

• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance

items.

• Fill with FRESH fuel.

• After starting,

allow the engine to warm before oper-

ating.

NOTE: Specifications

are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

ENGINE:

Make

Model

Horsepower

Displacement

Electrical

System

Oil Capacity

Briggs

& Stratton

ELS

21 @ 3600 rpm

32.95 cu in. (540 cc)

12 Volt, 9 amp. Alternator,

Battery: 230 CCA

44 oz (1.3 liters) w/o filter;

48 oz (1.42 liters) w/filter

TRANSlVlISSION:

Type

Hydro-Gear

EZT ZC-AHBB-2A7B-1DPX

Hydraulic

Fluid

20w

50 Premium

Engine

Oil

Continuous

Torque

115 ft-lbs (160 Nm)

Output

Maximum

Weight

340 Ibs (154,2

kg)

per Axle

CHASSIS:

Fuel Tank

Rear

Wheels

Front Wheels

Capacity:

4.0 Gallons

(15,14 liters)

Tire Size: 18 x 8.5-8

Inflation

Pressure:

10-12

psi (,69-,83

bar)

Tire Size: 11 x 4-5

Inflation

Pressure:

18-20

psi (1,24-1,30

bar)

The gross power rating

for

individual gas engine models

is labeled in accordance

with SAE (Society

of Automotive

Engineers)

code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure),

and rating performance

has been obtained

and corrected

in

accordance

with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05).

Torque values are derived at 3060 RPM; horsepower

values are derived at 3600

RPM. Actual gross engine power

will be lower and is affected

by, among other things, ambient

operating

conditions

and engine-to-

engine

variability, Given both the wide array of products

on which engines

are placed and the variety of environmental

issues

applicable

to operating

the equipment,

the gas engine

will not develop

the rated gross power when used in a given piece

of power

equipment

(actual

"on-site"

or net horsepower).

This difference

is due to a variety of factors including,

but not limited

to,

accessories

(air cleaner, exhaust, charging,

cooling,

carburetor,

fuel pump, etc.), application

limitations,

ambient

operating

conditions

(temperature,

humidity,

altitude),

and engine-to-engine

variability,

Due to manufacturing

and capacity limitations,

Briggs

& Stratton may substitute an engine

of higher rated power

for

this Series engine.

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