Page 1: ...rts OWNER S MANUAL For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat 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 L I _ _1 ...
Page 2: ...r embankments The mower could suddenly 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 not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children a...
Page 3: ...t should be maintained in effective 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 LIMI...
Page 4: ...ine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 OII Type 17 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 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front4o Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacement 16 Cutting Height 1...
Page 5: ... mulch discharge 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 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight Rounded...
Page 6: ... Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 Washer x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer 1 2 9 32 x 5 8 X 16 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steenng Boot Manual Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Video Cassette Parts Bag I I I I I I I I Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Gauge _ Wheels 2 Cente...
Page 7: ...n steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CH ECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID T...
Page 8: ...ant for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive b...
Page 9: ...cher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY 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 Batt...
Page 10: ...WARNING ENGINE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL t 1d1 CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SI PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...
Page 11: ...nal Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades 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 GEAR SHIFT LEVER Selects t...
Page 12: ...ctor 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 gross areas _ __ AIw _ays stop iractor corm I _ pletely as descr ibed above before Ioav I _ ing the operator s position to empty I J _ grass catcher etc I TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle...
Page 13: ...E CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 17 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil level If necessary add oil dntil FULL ...
Page 14: ... fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TiPS Mower should be properly leveled for best mow rig performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ruing Drive so that clippings are discharged ont...
Page 15: ...Ibs maximum Do not overtighlen GENERAL 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 warranty 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 sectio...
Page 16: ... ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 13 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 a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a c...
Page 17: ...t used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level 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 Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm_ Catch oil in a suitable container o Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when cha...
Page 18: ... are reinstalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and or cooling shrouds re moved will cause engine damage due to overheating Remove knob and coven Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge o Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry MUFFLER Ins...
Page 19: ...art the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation I IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 18 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required o With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointi...
Page 20: ...tion Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift laver to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPO...
Page 21: ... TO RIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO RACK ADJUSTMENT iS NECESSARY RE 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 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly in f...
Page 22: ... idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from trensaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TAB TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake...
Page 23: ...ves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove_ Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER _ _ SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 29 TO START EN...
Page 24: ...place with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 31 Raise hood_ Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand In front of tractor_ G rasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor o To replace reverse above procedures HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG 31 INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause...
Page 25: ... which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allowto warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neut...
Page 26: ...REVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN 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 fuel tank o ...
Page 27: ...n 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace ttJel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service centerldepartment 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace sparkplug 3 Recharge or...
Page 28: ...r damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connection 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION III Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Reptace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Levelmower deck 3 Clean und...
