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Page 1: ...d understand this Operator s Manual iMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El0 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol El0 will void the product warranty Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craf...

Page 2: ...se 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 necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep...

Page 3: ...ades 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 while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cr...

Page 4: ...ine 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 look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shutoff They may fall offand beserio...

Page 5: ...ution when servicing them Checkbrakeoperationfrequentty Adjust andservice asrequired Maintain orreplace safety and instruction labels asnecessary Besure thearea isclear ofbystanders before operating Stop machine ifanyone enters thearea Never carry passengers Donot mow inreverse unless absolutely necessary Always took down and behind before and while backing Nevercarrychildren evenwiththe blades sh...

Page 6: ...erve the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this manual Wear proper Personal Protective Equip ment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum sturdy footwear eye protection and hearing protection Do not mow in sh...

Page 7: ...at Lift up adjustment lever A and slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Release lever to lock seat in position BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift seat to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label is located between terminals charge battery f...

Page 8: ...ion from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes thetires were overinftated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to...

Page 9: ...n serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury 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 might resu...

Page 10: ...utching and braking the tractor and starting the engine C PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position D THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower btades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION ...

Page 11: ...l be tween half and full speed fast position be fore stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key F to STOP position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tracto...

Page 12: ...The cutting height range is approximately 1 to 4 The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil condi tions height of grass and types of grass being mowed The average lawn should be cut to ap proximately 2 1 2 during the cool season and to over 3 during hot months For healthier and better looking ...

Page 13: ...lowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quicklyto brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral posi tion IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral position when the clutch brake pedal is depressed To restart movement slowly release park ing...

Page 14: ...gine 1 Ensure freewheel control is in the trans mission engaged position 2 Siton seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake 3 Place motion control lever in neutral position 4 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 5 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 6 Insert key into ignition and tur...

Page 15: ... pedal 8 Slowly move motion control leverforward after the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral position Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TI...

Page 16: ...or 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 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 thi...

Page 17: ...and the at tachment clutch is engaged any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine The attachment clutch should never oper ate unless the operator is in the seat ROS ON Position Engine ON Position Normal Operating CHECK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt...

Page 18: ...ns TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxte was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your near est Sears or other qualified service center ENGINE LU BRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Selectthe oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your ...

Page 19: ...erosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge CLEAN AiR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed airto remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Debris may clog the eng...

Page 20: ... brake and stop the engine 3 Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle Hose Washout Port F iMPORTANT Tug hose ensuring connec tion is secure 4 Turn the water on 5 While sitting in the operator s position on the tractor re start the engine and place the t...

Page 21: ...Go to either side of mower and discon nect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers _f_ CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever 8 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If ...

Page 22: ... and retainer spring 8 Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R 9 Push clutch cable housing guide P into bracket slide collar L onto guide and secure with retainer spring K 10 Install belt onto engine pulley M and belt keepers G 6 ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of tractor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F IMPORTANT C...

Page 23: ... on both sides 4 If adjustment is necessary see step 2 in Visual Adjustment instructions above 5 Recheckmeasurements adjustifneces sary until both sides are equal AI L hJ W IA 23 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the ower is in its high...

Page 24: ...ard rear of tractor off the steering plate F and remove from tractor BELT INSTALLATION 1 Install new belt from tractor rear to front over the steering plate F and above clutch brake pedal shaft G 2 Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll belt onto engine pulley E 3 Pull belt toward rear of tractor Carefully work belt down around transmission cooling fan and onto the input pulley D Ensure belt i...

Page 25: ... Neutral Lever Lock Gate NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the trac tor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps 1 Loosen the adjustment bolt 2 Movethe motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep ...

Page 26: ...eadlight Wire Connector Seat Terminal Nut Cover Negative Bolt Black Positive Red Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Remove bulb holder from the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and install bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop run...

Page 27: ...ing in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohot 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ca...

Page 28: ...n replace air filter 2 Bad spark plug 2 Replace spark plug 3 Weak or dead battery 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Dirty fuel filter 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Stale or dirty fuel 5 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 6 Loose or damaged wiring 6 Check all wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section 8 Engine valves out of adj...

Page 29: ...soline 9 Water in fuel 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Spark plug wire loose 10 Connect tighten spark plug wire 11 Dirty engine air screen fins 11 Clean engine air screen fins 12 Dirty clogged muffler 12 Clean replace muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 13 Check all wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 14 See To Adjust Carburetor in Serv...

Page 30: ...peed too slow 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Travel speed too fast 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Wet grass 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Mower deck not level 4 Level mower deck 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 5 Check tires for proper PSI 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and 7 Clean underside of mower trash under mower ho...

Page 31: ...AGED position ENGAGED position 2 Debris on steering plate if 2 See CLEANING in the equipped maintenance section 3 Motion drive belt worn damaged 3 Replace motion drive belt or broken 4 Air trapped in transmission during 4 Purge transmission shipment or servicing 5 Axle key missing 5 Installaxle keyat rear wheel See TO REMOVE WHEEL in the Service and Adjustments section Engine throttle control not ...

Page 32: ...s 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 to measure 4 Compare the angle...

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