Craftsman 259O9 Instruction Manual Download

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Page 1: ...CRnFTXMaN _r 259O9 Instruction manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine ...

Page 2: ...ibung Description du fonctionnement _ 4 Procedure before start MaBnahmen vor dem Anlassen Avant de dSmarrer Driving Betrieb Conduite 6 7 8 Maintenance adjustment Instandhaltung Einstellung Entretien r_glages Faulttracing StSrungssuche Recherche des pannes Storage Aufbewahrung Rangement We reserve the right to changes without prior notice 2 ...

Page 3: ...ded machines take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate III Operation Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Before attempting to start the engine disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral 3 Do not use on slopes of more than 10 Remember there is no su...

Page 4: ...he engine silencer battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora tion Replace wom or damaged parts for safety If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors On multi bladed machines take careasrotatingoneblade can cause other bladesto rotate When machine is to be parked stored or left u...

Page 5: ...ir meaning R N H L _ Q _ Q REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON UGHTS OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED PARKING BRAKE BATTERY CLUTCH CHOKE FUEL OIL PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK REVERSE FORWARD IGNITION ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CAUTION MOWER HEIGHT BEWARE OF CLUTCH ENGAGED THROWN OBJECTS 15 ...

Page 6: ...e supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning NO OPERATION KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY READ OWNERS MANUAL EUROPEAN MACHINERY WARNING DIRECTIVE FOR SAFETY L MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BAGGER OR DEFLECTOR 16 FREEWHEEL ...

Page 7: ... L_Z_I EYES I I SULFURIC ACID WATER G EXPLOSIVE GASES I SPARKS I CANCAUSE HELP FAST _r _ CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS FLAMES BLINDNESS OR OR INJURY I SMOKING I SEVERE BURNS RECYCLE Mfg byt EPM Products Baltimore MD 21226 MADE IN U S A 17 ...

Page 8: ...2 Assembly _ Before the tractor can be used certain parts must be assembled which for transportation reasons are enclosed in the packing The picture shows which parts must be assembled 18 ...

Page 9: ...2 Q Install steering wheel Fit the steering wheel components in the sequence shown Make sure that the front wheels point straight ahead and that the steering wheel bar points across the tractor I I 19 ...

Page 10: ... cardboard packing and discard The seat is adjustable for individual setting in relation to the clutch and brake pedal Fold up the holder for the seat and fit the barrel screw 1 2 _Set the seat to the correct position by moving it forwards or backwards Tighten the adjustment bolt securelv _2_ _ NOTE 3 Check that the flex is correctly connected to the safety switch 3 on the seat holder 20 ...

Page 11: ...lling battery remove metal brace lets wrist watch bands rings etc from yourperson Touching these items to battery could result in bums Open doors over battery poles remove terminal portective caps and discard Connect the red cable to and then the black earth cable to Screw tight the cables Grease the battery poles with vaseline to prevent corrosion 21 ...

Page 12: ...aver Place L H suspension arm 8A on inward pointing pins 9 Slide left side of mower back and install the unattached front link 3 in top hole of L H front mower bracket 4 Retain w_th single loop retainer A Place R H suspension arm 8B on Inward pointing pins 9 Connect anti sway bar 1 to chassis t 0 under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer B Retain both suspension arms to deck pins 9 ...

Page 13: ...ing of controls 1 Light Switch 2 Throttle control 3 Brake and crutch pedat 4 Gear Shift Lever 5 Attachment clutch switch 6 Quick lifting lower of the cutting unit 7 ignition lock 8 Parking Brake 9 Cutting height setting 10 Choke control 28 ...

Page 14: ...3 1 Light switch 2 Throttle control The throttle controlregulates the engine revs and thus the rotation speed of the blades Full speed Idling speed 30 ...

Page 15: ...3 _ 3 Brake and clutch pedal When the pedal is pushed down the brake is applied and the motor is disengaged 31 ...

Page 16: ...top gear without stopping in each gear position Disengage the motor at each gear position Start can take place irrespective of the gear lever position NOTE Stop the machine before changing from reverse to forward gear or the opposite Gear changing between the forward gears must not take place when the machine is in motion 32 ...

Page 17: ...kwards to quickly lift the cutting unit when passing over irreguladties in the lawn etc During transporta tion the cutting unit shall be in the highest position Pull the lever back until it locks To lower the unit Pull the lever backwards 1 Push in the button 2 and then move the lever forwards 3 33 ...

Page 18: ...ected WARNING Never leave the key in the ignition lock when leaving the machine on its own _8 Parking brake Connect the parking brake in the following way 1 Press down the brake pedat to bottom po_tion 2 Move the parking brake lever upwards and hold in this position 3 Release the brake pedal To re ease the parking brake all that is necessary is to push down the brake pedal ...

Page 19: ...quired cutting height is set withthe aid ofthe wheel The cutting height is increased when it is turned clockwise The wheel is easier to turn if the lever for lifting lowering of the cutting unit is pulled backwards at the same time 35 ...

Page 20: ...3 10 Choke control When the engine is cold the choke shou d be pulled out before starting When the engine has started and is running smoothly push the choke in 36 ...

Page 21: ...ol is highly inflammable Proceed withcare and fill up with petrol outdoors Do not smoke when filling with petrol or f up when the engine is warm Do not overfill the tank since the pertrol can expand and overflow Make sure that the petrol cap is securely tightened after filling Store petrol in a cool place in an appropriate container for engine fuel Check the petrol tank and pipes 37 ...

Page 22: ...each run Make sure that the tractor is horizontal Unscrew the oil stick and wipe clean Replace the oil stick and screw tight Remove again and check the level _ The oil level should lie between the two markings on the oil stick _f more oil is needed add SAE 30 oil to the FULL marking SAE 5W 30 oil should be used during the winter below freezing point CAUTION DO 38 ...

Page 23: ...4 _ Tire air pressure Check the tyre pressure regularly The pressure in the front tyrec should be 1 bar 14 PSI and 0 8 bar 12 PSI inthe back tyres 39 ...

Page 24: ...ransport position top position and that the lever for connection disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position _Press down the clutch brake pedal completely and hold down Set the gear lever in neutral N _ Pull out the choke control if engine is cold 4O ...

Page 25: ... start motor more than 5 seconds at once If the engine will not start wait about 10 seconds before the next try _ Let the ignition key return to the ON position when the engine has started and push in the choke control as soon as the engine is running smoothly Push the gas control to the required speed For cutting full gas 41 ...

Page 26: ...river leaves the seat with engine running and with the connec tion disconnection lover in position _connection _ Driving Lower the cutting unit by moving the lever forwards Connect the cutting unit Choose a driving speed which suits the terrain and required cutting results Release the brake clutch pedal slowly 42 ...

Page 27: ...e grass is too long and thick the drive speed can be increased by selecting a higher gear or reducing the motor speed without affecting the cutting result The best lawn is achieved ifthe grass iscut often Cutting becomes more even and the cut grass is more evenly distributed over the surface Total time taken is not greater since higher drive speed can be selected with out affecting the cutting res...

Page 28: ...d starting in sloping terrain Only change gear when the machine is standing still to avoid damaging the gear box G J Drive in right turns so that the cut grass is thrown away from flower beds and paths etc For larger lawns the drive direc tion should be changed after 2 3 turns so that the cut grass is thrown towards the area that has already been cut as shown in the illustration 45 ...

Page 29: ...the edge of the cover Switching off the engine Move the gas control to lml_ Disconnect the cutting unit by moving the connect disconnect lever downwards Lift up the cutting unit and turn the ignition key to OFP position Allow the engine to idle for 1 2 minutes to cool down before switching off after a hard work 46 ...

Page 30: ...5 _ WARNING Do not fleave the ignitionkey in the machine when not in use to prevent children and other aunauthorized persons starting the engine 47 ...

Page 31: ...ral Move connection disconnection fever to disengaged position Switch off engine Remove the ignition cable from the plug _ Engine hood Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt forward and lift off of tractor To reinstall slide hood pivot brackets into slots inframe Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood _ 1 Hood 2 Headlight wire conne...

Page 32: ...tal starting before attempting any repair inspection or mainte nance Before each use Check oil lubricate pivot points as necessary Check to see alt bolts nuts and cotter pins are in place and secure Check the battery terminals and vents Recharge slowly at 6 amperes if needed Clean air screen Keep tractor free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage or overheating Check brake operation 50 ...

Page 33: ...rs Change engine oil Lubricate pivot points Check brake operation Clean air screen Clean air filter and pre cleaner Replace air cleaner paper cartridge Clean engine cooling fins Replace spark plug Check tire pressure Replace fuel filter _ _ Clean battery and terminals Check muffler Lubricate ball joints Toe in adjustment Carburetor adjustment 52 ...

Page 34: ...se mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torq...

Page 35: ...e if necessary by first loosening the lock nut 2 and then ad usting wth the nut 1 _ Brakes The brakes are located inside the right rear wheel The wheel should be dismantled for best access Press down the clutch brake pedal and engage the parking brake WARNING Do net forget to tighten the lock nut after completing adjustment 57 ...

Page 36: ..._ Dismantling of the cutting unit Work from the right side of the machine 1 Take off the belt from the engine pulley 1 2 Remove the two rear retainer springs 2 and knock off the axle taps with a hammer 58 ...

Page 37: ...and axles 4 Pull the lever for lifting lowering the cutting unit back wards 5 Pull out the cutting unit from the machine Assembly of the cutting unit Push in the cutting unit under the machine Assemble in the reverse order to dismantling 59 ...

Page 38: ...e cutting unit as described previousley 2 Work off the belt from the unit sleft pultey and then from the other wheels 3 Pull the belt away from the cutting unit 4 The new belt is mounted inthe reverse order Check that the belt lies inside all the belt guides 60 ...

Page 39: ...s highest position 4 Measure the distances A and B _ To achieve best cutting results the cutting unit sfront edge B should be about 10 mm 0 375 lower than the back edge A Adjust in the following way to raise the back edge 1 Loosen the nut 1 on both the left and right levers 2 Screw the nut 2 the same number of turn s on both levers 3 When the correct distance A is obtained this setting is locked w...

Page 40: ...ound Distance A should be the same or within 6mm 1 4 of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower only To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting 62 ...

Page 41: ... belt inside of belt keepers Put belt coming from V idler above midspan belt keeper 6 then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown Make sure V part of belt engages V idler Place belt around transaxle pulley beginning at top V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley P ace long lower section of belt through loop in midspan belt keeper Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt keepers Rei...

Page 42: ...CHECK TRANSAXLE OtL LEVEL Block up roar axle securely Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts Remove filler plug A from transaxle Oil level must be even with plug threads If necessary fill with BAE 30 motor oil API SF or SG Replace filler plug Reassemble wheel to hub A Transaxle filler plug o A 66 ...

Page 43: ...n adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attach ments Retighten jam nut against spring bushing IMPORTANT DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING ATTACHMENT DO NOTOVERPOWER SPRING WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION 1 Spring bushing 2 Jam nut 3 Adjustment Bolt 67 ...

Page 44: ... weak 1 Air filter blocked 2 Plug defective 3 Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe 4 Carburettor incorrectly set Engine overheats 1 Engine overloaded 2 Air inlet or cooling fins blocked 3 Fan damaged 4 Too little or no oil in engine 5 Ignition setting defective 6 Plug defective Battery does not charge 1 Fuse defective 2 One orseveral ceilsdefective 3 Poor contactbetweenbatterypolesand cables Ughting d...

Page 45: ...into the cylinder Pull the engine over in order to distribute the oil Return the spark plug Remove the battery Recharge and store it in a cool dry place Protect the battery from low temperatures The machine should be stored indoors in a dry duet free place WARNING Never use gasoline when cleaning Use degreasing deter gent and warm water instead Service When ordering we need the following informati...

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