Page 1: ...eration o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 IIIIIII IIIII ...
Page 2: ...if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 11 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing a...
Page 3: ...ective working order by the operator 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 Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAF...
Page 4: ...oling Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 9 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 1 7 Blade Replacement 17 ...
Page 5: ...installed lets you mulch d_scharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 fumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater tight drum holds up to 390 tbs ...
Page 6: ...ock Washers t0 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Washers 3 I6 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 9 32 x5 8xt6Ga 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Steering Wheel Seat Video Cassette Mulcher I Plate Manual Parts Bag ll u Ul i i i i i i 11 Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder 2 Center Bolts lock Nuts Assemblies Steering 2 Keys Wheel Insert 6 Slope Sheet 2 Washers 3 8 Steering x 7 8 x ...
Page 7: ... flat washer previously removed Tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKtD TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment li...
Page 8: ...is propedy adjusted See q O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 4 Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loo...
Page 9: ...HAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely 7 All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overi...
Page 10: ...R REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LtGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED oSl PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...
Page 11: ... mower biades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the ...
Page 12: ...o OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use _ Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas m H CAUTION Always stop tractor com Pnletely as...
Page 13: ...lowly move motion control lever to slowest setting o Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 8 and 10 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheef control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift control o Pull freewheel control knob out and...
Page 14: ... from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmis sion should be warmed up as follows 14 o Be sure the tractor is on level ground o Place the motion control lever in neutral Release the parking brake and let the clutch brake slowly return to operating position o Allow one minute for transmissi...
Page 15: ...ing attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f 1 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE o The special mulching btade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse i...
Page 16: ...RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the war ranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at ...
Page 17: ...harpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING EDGE FLAT WASHER_ HEXBOLT GRADE A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENT1FIEDBYSIXLINESONTHEBOLTHEAD FIG 3 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 14 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine_ The blade can be sharpened with ...
Page 18: ...Remove drain plugo After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap o...
Page 19: ...OIL in this section of this manual For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual o Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OIL FILTER MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning o...
Page 20: ...its lowest position_ o Roll belt off engine pulley o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring_ Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links flora deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out...
Page 21: ...UST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SiDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE 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 adiusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tanc...
Page 22: ...nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary if stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A JAM NUT _ _OPERATING ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHO...
Page 23: ...d camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toeqn or camber contact your nearest authorized service centeddepartment o Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose o Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert...
Page 24: ...k into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or p_event it from stalting_ Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this rnanual The TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 29 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand infront of tractor Grasp hood at s...
Page 25: ...llows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limitercap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air tilter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N po...
Page 26: ...PORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING _N ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE iNDICATES THAT 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 Drain the ...
Page 27: ...ose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 3 Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean batten terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Check...
Page 28: ...1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION i i i i ii IH I 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2...
