Page 1: ...you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow a Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Coo Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears comicraftsman As rated by lhe engine manufact...
Page 2: ...of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil ...
Page 3: ...rd or other safety devices in place and working Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unat tended Always turn off blades set park ing brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate ...
Page 4: ...a chine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Followthemanufacturer srecommenda tion forweight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment ...
Page 5: ...Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation_ Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another r...
Page 6: ...and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor_ Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and S...
Page 7: ... 1 Large Flat Washer t Hex Bolt 5 t 6 18 x 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Eli i _ 1 4 1 _ 1 I I I I I I J Steering Boot 1 5116 Lock Washer Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Washer i Seat _ 1 Knob Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 2 Keys ...
Page 8: ...f carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat 3o Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft extension 5 Position steering wheel so c...
Page 9: ...houlder Bolt CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift seat pan to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions Seat pan I Label Terminal NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate ...
Page 10: ...lease review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been com pletedo No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting ...
Page 11: ...n about hazards which can result in death serious injury andtor properly damage_ DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION A _I_ IBiJtb DANGER indicates a hazard which irnot avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoide...
Page 12: ...EVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for de clutching and braking the tractor and staring the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine...
Page 13: ...l cause the battery to discharge and go dead t 3 NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause brown ing of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Alwa...
Page 14: ...ly OPERATING IN REVERSE Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System ROS Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position_ 41_IbWARNING Backing up with the at tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turning the ROS ON to allow reverse ...
Page 15: ...engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Usefresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fueltank or permanent damage may occur 15 TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank ...
Page 16: ...s mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished if 00272 if grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir able clumps_ Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine ...
Page 17: ...egligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made pe riodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a year you should replace the spark plug clean o...
Page 18: ...chmentclutchis engaged anyattempt bythe operatorto leavethe seatshould shut offthe engine Theattachmentclutchshouldneveroper ateunlessthe operator is inthe seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM Whentheengineisrunning withtheignition switchintheengine ON positionandthe attachment clutchisengaged anyattempt bythe operator to gointoreverseshould shutoffthe engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position ...
Page 19: ... oi consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of opera tion or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year 19 Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick se cu...
Page 20: ... are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge_ Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge Pre Cartridge CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etco Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose or pres...
Page 21: ...ngs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by re moving retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring TO INSTALL MOWER I ...
Page 22: ...er is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Beforemakinganynecessaryadjustments checkthat both front links are equal in length If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link_ To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal...
Page 23: ...o check brake by i Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage parking braker 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral position The rear wheels must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a Sears or other qualified service center TRANSAXLE GEAR ...
Page 24: ...batteries Always wear eye protection when around batteries_ If your batter is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 2voltsystem The othervehicle mustalso be a 12 volt system Do not use your tractor battery to start othe...
Page 25: ...tractor 4_ When replacing hood be sure to recon nect the headlight wire connector Hood X Headlight Wire _ _ Connector Terminal Keps Hex Bolt Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCK...
Page 26: ... forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose ortank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines an...
Page 27: ...oose or damaged wiring Faulty solenoid or starter 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 CORRECTION Fil fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring Se...
Page 28: ... blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent from build up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 CORRECTION Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil levellchange oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fre...
Page 29: ...edge down 10 Improper bladl s used 110 Replace with blades listed in this manual Headlight s not working if so equipped 11 Clogged mow_ from buildup o trash around n 1 Light switch is 2 Bulb s or lami 3 Faulty light sw _rdeck vent holes 1t Clean around mandrels to grass leaves ard open vent holes landrels OFF 1 Turn light switch ON _ s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s tch 3 Checklreplace ligh...
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Page 31: ...slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the an...
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