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Page 1: ... operates I differently from previously built engines Before you start the I engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman As rated by the engine manufacturer 433231 ...

Page 2: ...erator 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 timited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failu...

Page 3: ...lades 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 material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when c...

Page 4: ... 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 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 mow...

Page 5: ...es and use extra caution when servicing 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 ...

Page 6: ...structions 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 maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of this owner s manual _IbWARN NG This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine a...

Page 7: ...all four pan els of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift seat 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 Mainte...

Page 8: ...ce and Adjustments section of this manual _CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist _ All assembly instructions have been completed _ No remaining loose parts in carton _ Battery is properly prepared and charged _ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened ...

Page 9: ...n 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 might resu...

Page 10: ...ctutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine C PARKIN G BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position B THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACH MENT C LUTC H LEVER Used to engage the mower btades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POS...

Page 11: ...Undercertain conditionswhentractor 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 and set parking brake before leaving the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL D Always operate engine at full speed fa...

Page 12: ...uge wheel in appropriate hole Tighten securely 3 Repeat for all installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the eng...

Page 13: ... movement 5 When use ofthe ROS isno longer needed turn the ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control infreewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest pos...

Page 14: ...the engine 1 Be sure freewheel control is in the trans mission engaged position 2 Siton seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 3 Place motion control lever in neutral position 4 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 5 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 Insert key into ignition ...

Page 15: ... pedal 8 Slowly move motion control leverforward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TI...

Page 16: ...s tractor does not cover 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...

Page 17: ...t should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never oper ate unless the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating 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 by the operator to drive in reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is...

Page 18: ...vice center ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Selectthe oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid p...

Page 19: ...system Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage Air Scree Clean out chaff r_ and debris CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed airto remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers 19 MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equippe...

Page 20: ...n the tractor s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house garage parked cars etc Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached 2 Make sure the attachment clutch controt is in the DISENGAGED position set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Thread the nozzle adapter packaged with your tractor s Operator s Manual onto the end of your garden hose 4 Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle a...

Page 21: ... Go to either side of mower and discon nect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers _f_ CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever 8 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If...

Page 22: ... and retainer spring 8 Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R 9 Push clutch cable housing guide P into bracket slide collar L onto guide and secure with retainer spring K 10 Install belt onto engine pulley M and belt keepers G 6 ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of tractor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F IMPORTANT C...

Page 23: ... on both sides 4 If adjustment is necessary see step 2 in Visual Adjustment instructions above 5 Recheckmeasurements adjustifneces sary until both sides are equal AI L hJ W IA 23 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the ower is in its high...

Page 24: ...ALL MOW ER in this section of manual Mandrel 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 belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove bettfrom stationar...

Page 25: ...evel dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be serviced You may also check brake by 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress brake pedal all the way down and engage parking brake 2 Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in transmission dis engaged position Pull freewheel control out and into the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged position Th...

Page 26: ...tor Terminal Keps Cover Nut _ Hex Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Remove bulb holder from the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and install bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or ...

Page 27: ...ming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohot 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 c...

Page 28: ...aged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 28 CORRECTION 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes 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 sec...

Page 29: ...rash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel 29 CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height reducespeed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean regap or changespark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank wig fresh clean gaso...

Page 30: ...oles trash around mandrels 1 Light switch is OFF 1 Turn light switch ON 2 Bulb s or lamp s burned out 2 Replace bulb s or lamp s 3 Faulty light switch 3 Check replace light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Blown fuse 5 Replace fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 1 Replace battery 2 Poor cable connections 2 Check clean all connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 3 Repla...

Page 31: ...urns 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 4o Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of ...

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