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Page 1: ...stand this Operator s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol EIO is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol EIO will void the product warranty Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman A...

Page 2: ...use 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 failure to kee...

Page 3: ... blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine ifanyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged materialtoward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when ...

Page 4: ...e machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Nevercarrychildren even withthe blades shut off They may fall off and be...

Page 5: ...them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating 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...

Page 6: ... In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is desi...

Page 7: ...all Retainer Springs 5 Large Retainer Springs 1 Front Lift Link _ Assembly if Equipped 1 Anti Sway Bar 1 3 40 D Washers 1 Small Retainer Springs Mower Front Wheel 1 Shoulder Bolt 1 Wheel i 1 i 40 D Washer 1 3 8 16 Locknut 1 Oil Drain Tube Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys 7 ...

Page 8: ...y side panels flat Remove mower and packing materials Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of...

Page 9: ...ide of fender Assemble front gauge wheel W to front of mower f_ H Front Mower Bracket X Shoulder Bolt W Front Gauge Wheel Y 11 40 D Washer Z 3 8 16 Locknut 3 Turn steering wheel left and position mower Turn steering wheel to the left as far as it will go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield Q to the right Front Transaxle Q Deflector Shield A Mower Side Suspension Arms ...

Page 10: ...et T located near left rear tire in front of transaxle NOTE Flashlight may be helpful Anti Sway Bar S Location i Transaxle Bracket T Located Between Rear Tires NOTE Depending on model bracket T may be different than shown but hole for anti sway bar will be in same position location J D Right Side Rear Mower Bracket S Anti Sway Bar T Transaxle Bracket 6 Attach mower side suspension arms A to chassi...

Page 11: ...ocation 9 install Belt On Engine Clutch Pulley M Disengage belt tension rod K from locking bracket L Install belt onto engine clutch pulley M IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers M Engine Clutch Pulley Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket L CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring loaded Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly Raise att...

Page 12: ...ht ened securely _f All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory _f Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling _f Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers _f Check wiring See that all connect...

Page 13: ...result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not 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 avoided mi...

Page 14: ...ine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used to set forward movement of tractor at...

Page 15: ... be fore stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key F to STOP position and remove key Always remove keywhen leaving tractorto prevent unauthorized use Never use choke N to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running h...

Page 16: ...ry depending upon soil conditions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to ap proximately 2 1 2 during the cool season and to over 3 during hot months For healthier and better looking lawns mow often and after moderate growth For best cutting performance grass over 6 in height should be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired hei...

Page 17: ... HILLS _IbWARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake To restart movement slowly rel...

Page 18: ...l or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help ensure good cold weather starting CAUTION 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 damagethe fuel system of an engine while in storage T...

Page 19: ...rmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F 0 C the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance see TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 19 PURGE TRANSMISSION _I CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is...

Page 20: ...fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished 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 wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesir able clumps Allow grass to dry bef...

Page 21: ...over items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence 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 l...

Page 22: ...CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt bythe operator to shift into reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut of...

Page 23: ...ICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequentlyto avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil 23 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours...

Page 24: ...ter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediatelywipe upanyspilled gasoline Clamp Clamp Fuel Filter CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Clean debris from steering plate Debris can restrict clutch brake pedal shaft movement causing belt slip and loss of drive A C...

Page 25: ...h the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned Move the tractor s attachment clutch control to the DISENGAGED posi tion Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor s engine off Turn the water off 9 Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle washout port 10 Move the tractor to a dry area prefer ably a concrete or paved area Pla...

Page 26: ... M 5 Disconnect front link E from mower remove retainer spring and washer 6 Goto either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm A from chas sis and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers 7 Go to other side of mower and disconnect the suspension arm and rear lift link CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be ...

Page 27: ...t and rear tip of the blade Turn nut rig Turn nut left to raise mower to lower mower NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3 16 4 Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance Readjust if necessary until you are satisfied with the results PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT 1 With all tires properly inflated parktractor on level g...

Page 28: ...eys R and around idler pulleys S as shown 2 Install belt onto electric clutch pulley M IMPORTANT Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves 3 Reassemble R H and LH mandrel cov ers Q Securely tighten all screws 4 Engage belt tension rod K on locking bracket L _ CAUTION Belt tension rod is spring load ed Have atight grip on rod and engage slowly 5 Raise attachment lift lever to highes...

Page 29: ...heel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY _WARNING Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks f...

Page 30: ...op running or prevent it from starting Check wiring TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood besureto reconnect the headlight wire connecto...

Page 31: ...ing in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank 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 and ca...

Page 32: ...es before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery...

Page 33: ...ap or changespark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank witt fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect tighten spark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 11 Clean engine air screen fins Excessive vibration 12 ...

Page 34: ...qualified service center 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Travel speed too fast 3 Wet grass 4 Mower deck not level 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck Headlight s not working if so equipped 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly install...

Page 35: ... ENGAGED position 2 See CLEANING in the maintenance section 3 Replace motion drive belt 4 Air trapped in transmission during 4 Purge transmission shipment or servicing 5 Axle key missing 5 Install axle key at rear wheel See TO REMOVE WHEEL in the Service and Adjustments section Engine backfires when turning engine OFF 1 Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttlecontrol between between half an...

Page 36: ...opes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 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 ether 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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