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Page 1: ...rs to your questions about Read and follow all Safety this product Call Rules and Instructions before 1 800 659 5917 operating this equipment Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat 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 Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Vis...

Page 2: ...rator 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 butnot limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure...

Page 3: ...ge guard 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 Op...

Page 4: ...g blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child IV TOWING Towonlywitha machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Followthe manufacturer s recommenda tion for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight ofthetowed equip ...

Page 5: ...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 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 ride and...

Page 6: ...urces 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 designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all products it may require repair...

Page 7: ...heel Insert Steering Wheel 1 Large FlatWasher 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter 1 5 16 LockWasher I s t I I i I I t Steering Boot Steering Extension Shaft Seat 1 Seat 1 Washer 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...nd panels and lay side panels flat 3 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove 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 cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adap...

Page 9: ... Bolt CHECK BA n ERY 1 Liftseat pan to raised position NOTE Ifthis batteryis put intoservice after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimumof one hourat 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manualfor charging instructions Seat Label NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove ...

Page 10: ...Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been com pleted _ No remaining loose parts in carton V Battery is properly prepared and charged Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory V Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting ...

Page 11: ...nform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage CRUISE CONTROLC UTC _ RAKE PEDAL KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 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 ...

Page 12: ...e the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Usedto raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for de clutchingand brakingthetractorandstarting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Use...

Page 13: ...osition other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions whentractor is standing idle withthe 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...

Page 14: ... to travel in the reverse direc tion with the attachment clutch engaged will shut offthe engine unless the ignition key is placed in the ROS ON position AI_WARNING Backing up with the at tachment clutch engaged while mowing is strongly discouraged Turningthe ROS ON to allow reverse operation with the attach ment clutch engaged should only be done when the operator decides it is necessary to reposi...

Page 15: ...er use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe fueltank or permanent damage may occur 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 to the engine 1 Sit onseat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral position 3 Move att...

Page 16: ...driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f J C _ J 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 wilt plug mower and leave undesir able clumps Allow grass to dry ...

Page 17: ...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 least once a year you should replace the spark pl...

Page 18: ... should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never oper ate unless the operator is in the seat CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to go into reverse should shut off the engine ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating Whentheengine is ...

Page 19: ...ove 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera tion or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year 19 Checkthe crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick se curely each time you check the ...

Page 20: ...ch mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the engine s air cooling system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Screen Cleanoutchaffand debris MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffl...

Page 21: ... retainer springs 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 Ifanattachment 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 Sprin Clutch Sprinc Small Retainer Sprin TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Rais...

Page 22: ...ide If thefollowing front to back adjustment is necessary besure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so thatthe fro nt is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 Iowerthan the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and ...

Page 23: ...els rotate then the brake needs to be serviced Contact a Sears or other qualified service center TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of manual NOTE Observe entire motion drive beltand position of all ...

Page 24: ...N MENT Ifsteering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble with crossbars horizontal Tighten securely FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact a Sears or other qualified service cente...

Page 25: ...f tractor 4 When replacing hood be sureto recon nectthe headlight wire connector Hood Headlight Wire Connector Label 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 holdersecurely back into the hole inthe backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS A...

Page 26: ...om forming in essentialfuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose ortankduringstorage Also alcoholblended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisturewhich leads to separation andformation 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 27: ...ace 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 101 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank witP ...

Page 28: ...stment 15 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Bent blade mandrel 2 Loose damaged part s 3 Faulty operator safety presence 1 control system CORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing I Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and r...

Page 29: ...mower deck vent holes 11 from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not 1 Light switch is OFF i 1 working if so equipped 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 3 Faulty light switch 3 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 5 Blown fuse 5 CORRECTION Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Clean around...

Page 30: ...rnator 4 Replace alternator Debris on steering plate if 1 See CLEANING in the equipped maintenance section Motion drive belt worn damaged 2 Replace motion drive belt or broken Axle key missing 3 Engine throttle control not se between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine Reverse operation system ROS is not ON while mower or other attachment is engaged Install axle key at rear wh...

Page 31: ...s 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 other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle...

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