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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree 
branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or 
pulled from the machine, which could result in serious injury.

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Disengage all attachment clutches and depress the brake pedal completely 
before attempting to start engine.

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Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more 
than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., 
pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine 
exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 
hazard.

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Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the 
machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions 
provided with the approved accessory or attachment. For a list of approved 
accessories and attachments, call 1-888-331-4569.

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Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a 
large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should 
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect 
themselves and others from serious injury.

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If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good 
judgment.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can 
result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back 
up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
For your safety, use the Slope Guide included as part of this manual to measure 
slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater 
than 15 degrees as shown on the Slope Guide, do not operate this machine on that 
area or serious injury could result.

Do:

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Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when 
changing direction on slopes.

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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain 
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have 
to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even 
though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear 
when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

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Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or 
counterweights to improve stability. 

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Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change 
the stability of the machine.

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Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden 
changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause 
the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could 
cause serious injury.

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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the 
blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually 
downhill, if possible.

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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, ditch, or if an edge 
caves in.

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Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

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Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

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Do not attempt to coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to 
lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

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Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn 
roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the 
extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control 
(e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced, 
attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. 
Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not 
understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw 
them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible 
adult other than the operator.

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Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

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Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

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Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be 
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees 
or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the 
machine.

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To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before 
shifting into Reverse. If equipped, the “Reverse Caution Mode” (blades 
operate while machine rides in reverse)  should not be used when children or 
others are around.

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Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from 
a hot muffler.

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Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized 
operation.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and 
over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in 
this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

TOWING

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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach 
towed equipment except at the hitch point.

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Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed 
equipment and towing on slopes. 

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Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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