Page 1: ...MPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates JL 60179 U SoA Visit our Craftsman website _w craftsman com The powe rating _s dectat ed by the engine manufacturer is the 8veraga gross power outpL_t at the specked R_M of a typical production engine for the er_gine model measu ed using SAE Standards for e...
Page 2: ...f operator 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 necessarybecauseofoperatornegligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failu...
Page 3: ...e State of California to cause cancer and Do not operate the machine while under birth defects or other reproductive harm the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or _t WARNING Battery posts terminals and crossing roadways related accessories contain lead and lead Useextracarewhenloadingorunloading compounds chemicals known to the Stateof the machine into a trailer o...
Page 4: ...e 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 took behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fail offand be serio...
Page 5: ...em Checkbrakeoperationfrequently 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 ifanyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always took down and behind before and white backing Never carry children even with the blades shut off T...
Page 6: ...oper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions 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 regularschedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this manual ...
Page 7: ...Large Fiat Washer 1 Hex Belt 5 16 18 x 4 _ Steering Wheel Adapter A i_ I I t 5t16 Lock Washer Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boo_ Seat 1 Seat 1 Washer _ I Knob Keys 411 I 2 Keys 011 Drain Extension Stope Sheet Ba_e_ 2 Hex Bolts 2 Nat Keps ...
Page 8: ...s from carton 2 Cut along dashed lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels fiat 3 Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT t Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft 2 Place tabs of steering bootovertab stots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEER...
Page 9: ...n NOTE If this battery is put intoservice after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions Seat Label NOTE You may now roll your tractor off the skid Continue using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from the skid _1_ WARNING Before ...
Page 10: ...oduct P ease review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been com pleted No remaining loose parts in carton 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 everinflated at the factory _Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to sideifront to rear for best cutting...
Page 11: ... 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 iniury 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 m...
Page 12: ...e mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for de clutching and braking thetractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Us...
Page 13: ...ge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor 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 _I_LCAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full speed...
Page 14: ...ignition key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON Positian Engine ON Position Normal Operating Shield TO OPERATE ON HILLS _WARNING Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope Use the stope guide at the back of this manual Choosetheslowestspeed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hitls If stopping is absolutely neces...
Page 15: ...ve in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least t0 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer 15 TO START ENGINE When starting the engine f...
Page 16: ... driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished f I J If grass is extremely tail 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 Aflow grass to dry bef...
Page 17: ...tain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt 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 plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark...
Page 18: ...EM Whentheengineis runningwiththeignition 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 Whenthe engine is running withthe ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to drive in reverse should NOT shut off the engine Ros On Engine On Position Posi...
Page 19: ...at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil tevet before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet APt service classification SG SL 1 Ensure tractor is on level...
Page 20: ...d replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG S Replace spark plug s at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark piug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each seaso...
Page 21: ...iner springs 9 Raise lift iever to raisesuspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment 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 TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Slide mower under tractor with deflec tor shield to right side of tractor 3...
Page 22: ...ssary 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 adjusted so that the front is approximately lj8 to 1 2 3 1 to 12 7 mm lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edg...
Page 23: ...r in neutral position The rear wheets must lock and skid when you try to manually push the tractor forward If the rear wheels 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 REMO...
Page 24: ...T If steering 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 wheei 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 center TO...
Page 25: ...AS SEMBLY 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 be sure to recon nect the headlight wire connector Hood Headlight Wire Connector Terminal Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB t Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gri...
Page 26: ...eded prior to long term storage with charger connected ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tankduring 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...
Page 27: ... Bad spark plug 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Dirty fuel filter 5 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Loose or damaged w_ring 1 Clean replace air fiiter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Empty fue tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 6 Check all wiring Engine wilf not turn over 7 1 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 Engine valves out of adiustment 7 Contact a qualified service center ...
Page 28: ...andrel Loose damaged part s Faulty operator safety presence control system CORRECTION Recharge or repiace battery Ctean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Raise cutting height reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oillevelichange ell 6 Clean and regap or change spark pJug 7 Replace fuel filter ...
Page 29: ... not level 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 Biadee improperly instatled 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent hoIes from buildup of grass _eaves and trash around mandrels 1 Ught switch ts OFF 2 Bulb s or _amp s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 2 Rep...
Page 30: ...nce section 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged 2 Replace motion drive belt or broken 3 Axle key missing 3 Snsta Iaxle keyat rearwheet See TO REMOVE WHEEL in the Service and Adjustments section __ Engine backfires t Engine throttle control not set 1 Move throttle contro_ between when turning between half and full speed fast half and full speed fast position engine OFF position before stopping engine ...
Page 31: ... 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 f o measure 4 Compare the angle...
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