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Page 1: ...iffei _tly I11 ILL_JIlt from previously built engines_ Before yOU start the engine_ read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and followall SafetyRules and Instructions beforeoperatingthisequip menL For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 591 7 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5am 5pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www ...

Page 2: ...rom the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the ...

Page 3: ...turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradual 3 ly downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could sud denly turn over 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 nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o Do not use grass ca...

Page 4: ...jects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Un even terrain could overturn the ma chine Tall grass can hid...

Page 5: ...est covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any _ If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is re quired by law Section 4442 of the Califor nia Public Resources Code Other states may have similar...

Page 6: ...x Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 4 1 Large Flat Washer Lockwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16q8 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16Gauge 2 Weld Nuts 10 2 Lock Washers 10 _ 10 x 5 8 ...

Page 7: ...her Plate g Video Cassette Steering Boot Manual Steering Parts Bag Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter 3 Steering _ I I Wheellnsert _ Steering II Extension 2 Keys Shaft Slope Sheet _ 2 _ Latch Hook Assemblies O 7 ...

Page 8: ...ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTAL L STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of ...

Page 9: ... of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed _ Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline o Place freewheel control in transmis sion engaged position o Sit on seat in operating position de press clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake o Place motion control lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise at tachment lift lev...

Page 10: ...efore you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you leceive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality producL Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are prope...

Page 11: ...EVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON NG MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL A_ACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION ii_ _ _ _L I_Ii _ _i i_ _i DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control en gine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and statt ing the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages trans mission for pushing or slowly towing the trac tor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to ad just the m...

Page 13: ...y when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead 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 trac...

Page 14: ...ope Use the slope guide provided at the back of this manual Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT...

Page 15: ... an open flame 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 o Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position o Sit on seat in operating position de press clutch brake pedal and set park ing brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position o Move att...

Page 16: ...lace tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set o Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling posi tion See TO TRANSPORT in this sec tion of manual o Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move throttle control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N posi_ tion slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Move ...

Page 17: ...eed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used F i MULCHING MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and re duce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Al...

Page 18: ...DATIONS The warranty on this 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 periodically to properly main tain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual should be checked at least o...

Page 19: ...deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly o Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated Trailing Mandrel Assembly Edge Blade Center Hole Flat Washer Lock Washer _j Hex Bolt Grade 8 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not re...

Page 20: ...ls will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E 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 op eration or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten o...

Page 21: ...er every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in _PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every sea son or every other oil change if the trac tor is used more than 100 hours in one year Unscrew old filter by turning counter clockwise_ Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating o...

Page 22: ... underinflated you will not properly ad just your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mowerto its highest position At the midpoint of both sides of mower measure height frorn bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1 4 of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjust ment on one side of mower only o To raise one side of mower tighten lift l...

Page 23: ...JUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping distance at high speed in high est gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and en gage parking brake o Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod o If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen j...

Page 24: ...d straight forward remove 24 steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly sect lon of this manual 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 your nearest authorized service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaini...

Page 25: ...backside of the grill o Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent t from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located be hind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEM BLY o Raise hood Unsnap headli...

Page 26: ...t countercloCk wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions o Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 RPM if the gov erned idle spring is red or 900 RPM if the governed idle spring is white Re lease throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position_ If engine h...

Page 27: ... as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohel 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 o Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbureto...

Page 28: ...Throttle in CHOKE position Build up of grass leaves and trash under mower Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Ad ust Carburetor in Serv ce and Adjustments sect...

Page 29: ... around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped o Faulty alternator CORRECTION Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Ser vice and Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel...

Page 30: ...on during shipment or servicing Engine backfires Engine throttle control not set when turning engine at SLOW position for 30 sec OFF onds before stopping engine CORRECTION Place freewheel control in en gaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission m Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine 30 ...

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