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Page 1: ...icencia 2018CRAFTSMANU S CanadaOnly CRAFTSMAN com Form No 769 16810B October 2 2019 INSTRUCTIONMANUAL MANUALDEINSTRUCTIONES R100 Series LAWN TRACTOR TRACTOR CORTACÉSPED ModelNos CMXGRAM1130035 CMXGRAM1130040 CMXGRAM1222292 CMXGRAM7368327 IFYOUHAVEQUESTIONSORCOMMENTS CONTACTUS SITIENEDUDASOCOMENTARIOS CONTÁCTENOS 1 888 331 4569 WWW CRAFTSMAN COM ...
Page 2: ...ne Oil Capacity See Separate Engine Manual Fuel Unleaded Gasoline Model Number _________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ Record the model number serial number and date of purchase above WARNING Beforeusingthisequipment readthemanualandfollowallsafetyrulesandoperatinginstructions SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS NOTE Th...
Page 3: ...e is not intended for use on any public roadway Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Never carry passengers Disengage blade s before shifting into reverse Back up slowly Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back over accident Slow down before turning Operate the machine smoothly Avoid errat...
Page 4: ...lip over backwards which could cause serious injury Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope Do Not Do not turn on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff d...
Page 5: ...perating the blade disengagement control If the blades do not stop within the this time frame your machine should be serviced professionally by a qualified service dealer Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation Adjust and service as required Check the blade s and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade...
Page 6: ...ollowing emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL S Read und...
Page 7: ...ANGER ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury keep hands and feet away Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place If damaged replace immediately WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas DANGER ROTATING BLADES Do not step on the cutting deck WARNING Yo...
Page 8: ...until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 2 d a s h e d l i n e Figure 2 Figure 1 12 Slope 12 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 12 degrees...
Page 9: ... Crate One Riding Mower One Seat Assembly One Discharge Chute Assembly One Steering Wheel Shaft Assembly One Rear Engine Cover One Hardware Pack One Rear Hitch Plate One Oil Drain Sleeve One Riding Mower Operator s Manual One Steering Pedestal Cap Note The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the tractor...
Page 10: ...ttached at the factory follow the applicable instructions below to attach it 1 Remove the shoulder bolts and lock nuts from the seat mounting bracket included in your hardware pack See Figure 5 Figure 5 2 Remove the two self tapping screws factory installed on the tractor See Figure 6 Figure 6 3 Align the seat bracket in place over the holes from where the self tapping screws were removed as shown...
Page 11: ...sition is achieved lift up and down on the steering wheel to make sure it locks into place and the button a on the steering column releases into a locked position Do not operate this unit unless the steering column is in a locked position a b Figure 10 Installing The Deck Chute WARNING NEVER operate this tractor without either the mulch plug or deck chute installed 1 Remove the wing knobs installe...
Page 12: ...n of mulch plug is depressing the safety switch located on the deck surface and under the tab on the rear deck bracket The engine will not start without the mulch plug properly in place 3 Secure the mulch plug by tightening the wing knobs removed in step 1 Install The Rear Engine Cover 1 Remove the two factory installed hex screws located on the rear engine cover mounting bracket Retain the screws...
Page 13: ...o the negative battery terminal with the remaining hex bolt and hex nut using a 7 16 inch wrench and socket wrench See Figure 16 4 Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion NOTE If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top side of battery charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance section of this Operator s Manual p...
Page 14: ...t or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition NOTE Purchase gasoline in small quantities Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline For best results fill the fuel tank with only clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or high...
Page 15: ...actor to prevent its loss Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor 2 Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel 3 Fill tank until fuel reaches 1 2 inch below the bottom of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill See Figure 18 Figure 18 4 Replace the gasoline cap and tighten securely Wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine If fuel is spilled...
Page 16: ...om the operator s position see Figure 19 This lever controls the speed of the engine as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way forward When set in a given position the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed IMPORTANT When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST rabbit position Moving the throttle lever all the way...
Page 17: ...Figure 22 Clutch Brake Pedal The clutch brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor along the running board Depress the clutch brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds Refer to Speed Control Lever Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop NOTE The clutch brake pedal must be completely depressed ...
Page 18: ...e disengaged OFF position The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the tractor s seat with the PTO Blade Engage lever engaged regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged The engine will automatically shut off if...
Page 19: ...m the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting Driving The Tractor WARNING Avoid sudden starts excessive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO Blade Engage lever in the disengaged OFF position depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended also turn the ignition key off and remove the key...
Page 20: ...pes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE in the Safety Instructions section of the manual to help determine slopes where you may operate this tractor safely WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 12 degrees a rise of approximately 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Mow up and down slopes NEVER across Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on sl...
Page 21: ...e Hours 1 Engine Oil 1 Change Every 10 Hours 1 Hood Dash air vents 2 Battery terminals 3 Deck spindle and idler bracket 1 Clean 2 Clean 3 Lubricate Every 25 hours 1 Air filter s precleaner 2 Air filter 3 Mid steering arms pivot shafts rack and axles 4 Front wheel bearings 1 Clean 2 Clean 3 Lubricate 4 Lubricate Every 50 hours 1 Engine oil Oil filter 2 Muffler 1 Change Replace 2 Check Annually 1 Ai...
Page 22: ...arings electrical system and engine leading to premature failures The use of compressed air and or leaf blower will help keep the rider clean Clean under the hood Exhaust manifold around fuses all wiring and harnesses muffler pipe muffler shield engine intake screens and cooling fins etc See Figure 25 Figure 25 Post Operation Rider Care After each operation of the rider the following procedures sh...
Page 23: ...eispackedwiththisOperator sManual Todraintheoil proceedasfollows 1 Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil fill tube 2 Snapthesmallendofoildrainsleeveontotheoilsump SeeFigure27 3 Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz 4 Tip the tractor slightly in the direction of the suitable container to aid in fully draining all of t...
Page 24: ...rchangethehigh levelamountofoilforthisengineis1700ml 57 48fl oz 9 Installdipstickandturntolockedpositionbeforestartingengine 10 Starttheengine Allowittorunforafewsecondsandthenshutdownthe engine 11 Checktheoillevel IMPORTANT Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it...
Page 25: ...re using DO NOT oil the foam element Air Filter Service Paper filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 100 operating hours more often if used in extremely dusty conditions WARNING Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air filter element A fire or explosion could result CAUTION Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the air cleaner cartridge WARNING ...
Page 26: ...wear or if the insulator is cracked or chipped Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused 3 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge Correct as necessary by bending side electrode See Figure 36 The gap should be set to between 0 024 0 031 in Electrode 0 024 0 031 in Figure 36 6 Attach the new air filter with foam element aligning the hole in the air filter with the intake manifol...
Page 27: ...tsideoftheenginebetween thefueltankandthecarburetor andmaybeattachedtotheenginewithatie strap Cutthetiestrap ifpresent thenpinchthein lineclamponthefuelfilter withapairofpliers slidetheclampupthefuelline Pullthefuellinefreefrom thefilterandplacetheopenendofthelineintoanapprovedcontainertodrain thefuel To Change The Fuel Filter 1 Use pliers to squeeze the tabs on the other clamp the out line side o...
Page 28: ...t See Figure 41 Figure 41 9 Gently slide the cutting deck from the left side out from underneath the tractor Changing the Deck Belt NOTE It is possible to change the deck belt with the cutting deck still installed on the tractor however it is much easier to remove the deck first change the deck belt then reinstall the cutting deck To change the cutting deck belt proceed as follows 3 Remove the bel...
Page 29: ... psi for the rear tires Approximately 14 psi for the front tires IMPORTANT Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer s recommended or maximum psi Do not overinflate Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly Cutting Blade WARNING Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by usin...
Page 30: ...ne is running except where specified in the operator s manual Leveling the Deck NOTE Check the tractor s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments Refer to Tires in this Service And Maintenance section for more information regarding tire pressure Front To Rear It is possible to adjust the pitch of the cutting deck The front of the deck should be between 0 level and lower than t...
Page 31: ...POSITIVE Red wire When re installing the battery always connect the POSITIVE Red wire to its terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire The battery is sealed and is maintenance free Acid levels cannot be checked Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build up After cleaning the battery and terminals apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both t...
Page 32: ...battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes If your battery charger is automatic charge the battery until the charger indicates that charging is complete If the charger is not automatic charge for no fewer than eight hours Fuse One 15 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor s wiring harness to protect the tractor s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage If the electrical syste...
Page 33: ...en flame spark or pilot light as on a furnace water heater clothes dryer or gas appliance PREPARING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT Fuel left in the fuel tank during warm weather deterio rates and will cause serious starting problems CAUTION Failure to use a fuel stabilizing additive or completely run the engine until it s out of fuel before off season storage may result in damage to your engine s carburetor...
Page 34: ... plug wire s 3 Replace the fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 4 Clear vent or replace cap if damaged 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline 6 Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam pre cleaner if equipped Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper amount and weight of oil 2 Clean grass clippings...
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