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Operator’s Manual

T1200 LAWN TRACTOR
420cc, Variation Speed

42” Deck

Model No. 247.20372

For answers to your questions about
this product, call:

1-888-331-4569

Craftsman Customer Care Hot Line

This product has a low emission engine which operates differently
from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and
understand this Operator’s Manual.

• Espanol, P. 34

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com

CAUTION

Before using this equipment,
read this manual and follow
all safety rules and operating
instructions.

Form No. 769-09448D

(March 9, 2015)

Summary of Contents for 247.203724

Page 1: ... a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Operator s Manual Espanol P 34 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our website www craftsman com CAUTION Before using this equipment read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Form No 769 09448D March ...

Page 2: ...s in material or workmanship With proof of purchase you will receive a new cast iron front axle at no charge WARRANTY SERVICE For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement visit the web page www craftsman com warranty Product Replacement If part repair or replacement is impossible you will receive a new riding equipment unit of the same or equivalent model Warranty Restriction...

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: ...he front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip 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 ...

Page 5: ...round against the engine to prevent unintended starting Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately 5 five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control If the blades do not stop within the this time frame your machine should be serviced professionally by a Sears or other qualified service dealer Check brake operation frequently as it is subjecte...

Page 6: ...or meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrestor is used it 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 arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Par...

Page 7: ...remely hot during operation Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching DANGER 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 FIRE HAZARD Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing max10 WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not drive through piles of dry leaves or...

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 5 d a s h e d l i n e Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 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 15 degrees...

Page 9: ...he battery as instructed in the Service Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the tractor Shipping Brace Removal WARNING Make sure the riding mower s engine is off remove the ignition key and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace Refer to the Operation section for instructions on how to set the parking brake 1 Check the mower deck for a shipping brace that may be...

Page 10: ...Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position then release the adjustment lever Make sure seat is locked into position in a seat stop before operating the tractor See Figure 5 WARNING Before operating the tractor make sure the seat is engaged in a seat stop Engage the parking brake Stand b...

Page 11: ... manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator s seat position facing forward towards the front of tractor A Parking Brake Lever B Throttle Choke Control Lever C Ignition Switch Module D Auto drive Pedal E Deck Lift Lever F PTO Lever Blade Engage G Cup Holder H Shift Lever I Seat Adjustment Lever J Brake Pedal A B C J D E G F H I Figure 6 ...

Page 12: ...t be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when the moving shift lever IMPORTANT Never force the shift lever Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor s transmission Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor along the running board Depress the brake pedal to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop NOTE The pedal must be ...

Page 13: ...ion of this manual Gasoline The gasoline tank is located under the hood Do not overfill WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition NOTE Purchase gasoline in small quantities Do not use gasoline left over ...

Page 14: ...ious deck adjustments Starting the Engine WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed for your safety and protection NOTE Refer to the Gasoline and Oil fill up instructions earlier in this section 1 Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch 2 Place the PTO Blade Engage lever in the disengaged OFF position 3 Engage the tractor s parkin...

Page 15: ...FORWARD or REVERSE position IMPORTANT Do NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting 4 Gradually begin to apply pressure to the drive pedal The further down the pedal is pushed the faster the tractor will travel in the desired direction based on the position of the shift l...

Page 16: ...es sharp and replace the blades when worn Refer to Cutting Blades in the Service section of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions Headlights The lamps are ON whenever the tractor s engine is running The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position Engaging the Blades Engaging the PTO Blade Engage transfers power to the cutting deck or other separately available...

Page 17: ...contact 1 888 331 4569 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Interval Item Service Service Log Before Each Use 1 Engine oil level 2 Muffler area and controls 3 Finger guard 1 Check 2 Clean 3 Clean In the First Five Hours 1 Engine Oil 1 Change Every 10 Hours 1 Hood Dash air vents 2 Battery terminals 3 Deck spindles and idler bracket 1 Clean 2 Clean 3 Lubricate Every 25 hours 1 Air filter s precleaner 2 Air filter 3...

Page 18: ... new oil filter approximately 3 4 of the way full with clean fresh oil Before you install the new oil filter lightly lubricate the oil filter gasket with some of the oil by simply dipping your finger in the oil and running it around the gasket Checking the Engine Oil Use a 4 stroke or an equivalent high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturer s r...

Page 19: ... oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter then tighten the oil filter 1 2 to 3 4 turns 13 Refill the engine with new motor oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads FULL Replace the oil fill cap dipstick CAUTION Used oil is a hazardous waste product Dispose of used oil properly Do not discard with household waste Check with your local authorities or or contact 1 888 ...

Page 20: ...element 5 Attach the new air filter with foam element aligning the hole in the air filter with the intake manifold See Figure 17 Intake Manifold Figure 17 Air Cleaner 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 ex...

Page 21: ...aff or accumulated debris from engine Keep linkage spring and controls clean Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris CAUTION Do not use water to clean engine parts Water could contaminate fuel system Use a brush or ...

Page 22: ...orroded connections These failures are NOT covered by your tractor s warranty Cleaning the Engine And Deck Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine IMPORTANT The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is NOT recommended It may cause damage to electrical com...

Page 23: ... does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed or if the tractor s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied the brake is in need of adjustment Contact the nearest Sears Service Center to have your brakes properly adjusted TolocatethenearestParts RepairServiceCenterortoscheduleservice contact1 888 331 4569 Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck pr...

Page 24: ...e to its terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire Jump Starting WARNING Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery Be certain the vehicles do not touch and ignitions are off Do not allow cable clamps to touch 1 Connect positive cable to positive post of your tractor s discharged battery 2 Connecttheotherendofthecabletothe positive postofthejumperbattery 3 Connectthesecondcable negative...

Page 25: ...lacement Cutting Blades WARNING Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade s for sharpening or replacement Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING Periodically inspect the blade and or spindle for cracks or damage especially after you ve struck a foreign object Do not operate the machine until damaged components are replaced To re...

Page 26: ...d earlier 7 Remount the belt guards removed earlier 8 Re install the deck making sure the belt remains routed around the pulleys as instructed The complete belt routing is shown in Figure 29 9 Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley 10 While holding the belt and pulley together rotate the pulley to the left Continue holding and rotating the pulle...

Page 27: ... recommendations b Add to clean fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity of the fuel system c Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor 2 If emptying the fuel system a Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot Allow the engine adequate time to cool Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away fro...

Page 28: ...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 and debris from around the engine s cooling fins an...

Page 29: ...uent purchaser that the outdoor equipment is 1 designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and 2 free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditi...

Page 30: ...he need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if applicable 1 F...

Page 31: ...a period of two years The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the warranty on emission related parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for...

Page 32: ...t cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if ap...

Page 33: ...ll it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative Think of us as a talking owner s manual Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you cancel for any reason during the produ...

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