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LAWN TRACTOR

21 HP, Variation Speed

46" Deck

Model No. 247.288851

• Espanol, P. 58

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.

Before using this equipment, read this manual and follow

all safety rules and operating

instructions.

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

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-06474A

For answers to your questions about

this product, Call:

1-800=659=5917

CraftsmanTractorHelpLine

7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.

(January1,2011)

Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 27

Trou bleshooting .............................................................. 28

Labels ............................................................................. 29

Parts List ......................................................................... 30

Espafiol ............................................................................ 58

Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthe dateofpurchase,all non-expendablepartsof thisridingequipmentarewarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterial

or workmanship.A defectivenon-expendablepartwillreceivefreein-homerepairor replacementif repairis impossible.

FORFIVEYEARSfromthe dateof purchase,theframeandfrontaxleof thisridingequipmentarewarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor

workmanship.A defectiveframeor frontaxlewillreceivefreein-homerepairor replacementif repairisimpossible.

FOR90 DAYSfromthedateofpurchase,thebattery(anexpendablepart)ofthisridingequipmentis warrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterial

or workmanship(ourtestingprovesthatitwill not holda charge).A defectivebatterywillreceivefreein-homereplacement.

ADDITIONALLIFETIMELIMITEDWARRANTYon CASTIRONFRONTAXLE(if equipped)

FORAS LONGASIT IS USEDbytheoriginalownerafterthe fifthyearfromthedate ofpurchase,thecastironfrontaxle (ifequipped)of this ridingequipmentis warrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Withproofofpurchase,adefectivecastfrontaxle willreceive

freein-homereplacement.

WARRANTYSERVICE

Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfreerepairor replacement,call 1-800-659-5917orvisitthewebsite:www.craftsman.corn inallcasesabove,ifpartrepairor replacementisimpossible,theridingequipmentwillbereplacedfreeofchargewiththe sameoranequivalentmodel.

All oftheabovewarrantycoverageis voidifthis ridingequipmentiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanother

person.

This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOTinclude:

• Expendableparts(exceptbattery)thatcanwearout fromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnot limitedto blades, sparkplugs,air cleaners,belts,andoilfilters.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireorwheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,or improperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedtodamagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityof

the ridingequipment,impactingobjectsthatbendtheframe,axleassemblyorcrankshaft,or over-speedingtheengine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedby improperstorage,failuretousethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,failureto keepthedeckclearof flammabledebris,or

failureto maintaintheridingequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontainedinthe operator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbe usedwithin30 daysofitspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears BrandsManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL60179

EngineOil: SAE30 Fuel: UnleadedGasoline

SparkPlug: Champion®RC12YC Engine: Briggs& Stratton

ModelNumber: Serial Number:

Dateof Purchase:

Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber,

anddateof purchaseabove.

Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual

beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith

theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand

leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiato causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand

in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate. Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreference andfororderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperatethismachine. Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandthe operationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthismanualandshould betrainedandsupervisedbya parent.

• Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproper instruction.

• Tohelpavoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury,keep bystanders,helpers,childrenandpetsatleast75feetfromthe machinewhile itisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis tobe used. Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeign objectswhichcouldbe pickedupandthrownbytheblade(s). Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.

• Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeofmaterialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischarg- ingmaterialagainstawall orobstructionwhichmaycause dischargedmaterialto ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera- tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcanresultin serious injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-

tionsin thismanualandon themachine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation andwhileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe eyes.

• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand

shirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelrycanbe caughtin movable parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.

• Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischargedirectionand do notpointit at anyone.Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe dischargecoverorentiregrasscatcherinits properplace.

Donot puthandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthecutting

deck.Contactwiththeblade(s)canamputatehandsandfeet. A missingordamageddischargecovercancausebladecontact

or thrownobjectinjuries.

• Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads andwhilenotcuttinggrass.

• Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.This

machineis notintendedforuseonanypublic roadway.

• Donot operatethemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol or drugs.

• Mowonly indaylightorgoodartificiallight.

Nevercarrypassengers.

• Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse.Backup slowly. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingtoavoida

back-overaccident.

• Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoid erraticoperationandexcessivespeed.

Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntil theblade(s)cometoa completestopbeforeremovinggrass catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor debris,or makinganyadjustments.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff blade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeybefore dismounting.

Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoa trailerortruck.Thismachineshouldnotbedrivenupor down ramp(s),becausethemachinecouldtipover,causingserious personalinjury.Themachinemustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.

Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not touch.

Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlow hangingtree branches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wherethe operatormaybestruckorpulledfromthe machine,whichcould resultinseriousinjury.

Disengageallattachmentclutchesanddepressthebrakepedal completelybeforeattemptingto startengine.

Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidentialgrassofa heightnomorethan10".Donotattemptto mowthroughunusually tall,drygrass(e.g.,pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmaycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuilduponthe mowerdeckpresentinga potentialfirehazard.

Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthis machine bythemachinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwiththe approvedaccessoryorattachment. Fora list ofapprovedaccessoriesandattachments,call 1-800-

659-5917. Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are

involvedin a largepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries. Theseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheriding mowersafelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom seriousinjury.

If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,usecare andgoodjudgment.Contact1-800-659-5917forinformationand

assistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrolandtip-over accidentswhichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Allslopesrequire extracaution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeor ifyoufeel uneasyon it, do notmowit.

Foryoursafety,usethe SlopeGuideincludedaspartofthis manual to measureslopesbeforeoperatingthismachineonaslopedor hilly area.Iftheslopeis greaterthan15degreesasshownonthe Slope Guide,do notoperatethis machineonthatareaor seriousinjurycould

result.

Do:

Mowupanddown slopes,notacross.Exerciseextremecaution

whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

• Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hiddenobjects.

Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrasscanhide

obstacles.

Useslowspeed.Choosea lowenoughspeedsettingsothat youwillnothaveto stoporshiftwhileon theslope.Tiresmay losetractionon slopeseventhoughthe brakesarefunctioning properly.Alwayskeepmachineingearwhengoingdownslopes totakeadvantageofenginebrakingaction.

• Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheelweights or counterweightstoimprovestability.Forrecommendations,call

1-800-659-5917.

• Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor otherattachments.These canchangethestabilityofthe machine.

Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Donotmake suddenchangesinspeedor direction.Rapidengagementor brakingcouldcausethefrontof themachineto lift andrapidlyflip overbackwardswhichcouldcauseseriousinjury.

• Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disen- gagetheblade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.

DoNot:

• Donot turnon slopesunlessnecessary;then,turnslowlyand graduallydownhill,ifpossible.

• Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments.The mower couldsuddenlyturnoverifawheelisovertheedgeofa cliff, ditch,or ifanedgecavesin.

• Donot try to stabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfooton the ground.

• Donot usea grasscatcheronsteepslopes.

• Donot mowon wetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.

• Donot attempttocoastdownhill.Over-speedingmaycausethe operatortolosecontrolofthemachineresultingin seriousinjury

or death.

• Donot towheavypull behindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart, lawnroller,etc.)onslopesgreaterthan5 degrees.Whengoing downhill,theextraweighttendsto pushthetractorandmay causeyoutoloosecontrol(e.g.tractormayspeedup,brakingand steeringabilityarereduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeandcause tractorto overturn).

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresence ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowing activity.Theydonotunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.

• Keepchildrenoutof themowingareaand inwatchfulcareofa responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.

• Bealert andturnmachineoff ifa childentersthearea.

• Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddownforsmall children.

Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)shutoff.Theymay falloffandbe seriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafemachine operation.

• Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways, shrubs,treesorotherobjectsthatmayblockyourvisionof a child whomayrunintothe machine.

Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwaysdisengagethecutting blade(s)beforeshiftingintoReverse.Ifequipped,the"Reverse CautionMode"(bladesoperatewhilemachineridesinreverse)

shouldnotbe usedwhenchildrenorothersarearound. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycansuffer

burnsfroma hotmuffler.

• Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto preventunauthorized operation.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethis machine. Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsand

safeoperationpracticesinthismanualandon the machineandshould betrainedandsupervisedbyan adult.

TOWING

Towonlywithamachinethathasa hitchdesignedfortowing.Do notattachtowedequipmentexceptat thehitchpoint.

Followthemanufacturersrecommendationforweightlimitsfor towedequipmentandtowingonslopes.For recommendations,

call1-800-659-5917. Neverallowchildrenor othersinoron towedequipment.

Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmaycauselossof tractionandlossofcontrol.

Alwaysuseextracautionwhentowingwitha machinecapableof makingtightturns(e.g."zero-turn"ride-onmower). Makewide turnstoavoidjack-knifing.

Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop. Donotcoastdownhill.

SERVICE

SafeHandlingof Gasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled on yourselforyourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleorona truckortrailerbed

witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundaway fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck or trailerandrefueliton theground.Ifthis isnot possible,then

refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwithaportablecontainer,rather

thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.

Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankor containeropeningat all timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof

ignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotor run-

ning.Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbeforerefueling. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inchbelow

bottomoffillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move machineto anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingthe

engine.

• Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or

otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oilor fuelspillageandremoveany fuelsoakeddebris.

• Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,spaceheater, furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

Allowa machineto coolatleastfiveminutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless,anddeadlygas.

• Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe blade(s)andallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark plugwireandgroundagainsttheenginetopreventunintended starting.

• Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometocomplete stopwithinapproximately(5)fivesecondsafteroperatingthe bladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthebladesdonotstopwithinthe thistimeframe,yourmachineshouldbeservicedprofessionally byaSearsorotherqualifiedservicedealer.

• Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyasitissubjectedtowearduring normaloperation.Adjustandserviceasrequired.

• Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsatfrequent intervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade(s) fordamage(e.g.,excessivewear,bent,cracked).Replacethe blade(s)withtheoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.) blade(s)only,listedinthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonot meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper performanceandcompromisesafety!

• Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduse extracautionwhenservicingthem.

• Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentis

insafeworkingcondition.

• Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemorothersafety devices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.

• Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughly inspectthemachineforanydamage.Repairthedamagebefore startingandoperating.

• Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsor repairstothemachine whilethe engineis running.

• Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoveraresubject towearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allow objectsto bethrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck componentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis manual.Useof partswhichdo not meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay leadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

• Donot changetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeed oftheengine.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

• Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protecttheenvironment.

• Accordingtothe ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasanAverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 270hours ofoperation.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLife,buyanew machineor havethemachineinspectedannuallybya Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealerto ensurethatall mechanicaland safetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.

Failuretodoso can resultinaccidents,injuriesor death.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoid seriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway. Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand causeittooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM)and ThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonornearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brushcoveredorgrass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(ifany).

Ifa sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.IntheStateof Californiatheaboveisrequired bylaw(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.

A sparkarrestorforthemuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson the machine beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate

DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.

DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES

Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

operation.

WARNING-- SLOPE OPERATION

Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees.

WARNING-- HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely 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.

Sight and hold this levelwith avertical tree...

or a corner of a building...

or a fencepost

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Use this page as a guideto determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

Donot operateyourlawnmoweron suchslopes.Donotmowon inclineswitha slopeinexcessof 15degrees(arise ofapproximately2ol/2 feetevery10feet). Ariding

mowercouldoverturnandcauseseriousinjury.Operateridingmowersupanddownslopes,neveracrossthefaceof slopes.

ROTATING BLADES CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

DONOTMOWWHENCHILDRENOROTHERSARE AROUND

NEVERCARRYCHILDRENEVENWITHBLADE(S)OFF. LOOKDOWNANDBEHINDBEFOREANDWHILE BACKING.

MOWINGINREVERSEISNOTRECOMMENDED.

WARNING

Thissymbol points out important safety instructions which, if notfollowed,could endangerthe personal

safety and/or propertyof yourself and others. Readand follow allinstructions inthis manualbeforeattempting

to operatethis machine.Failuretocomply withthese instructions mayresultin personalinjury.When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe useof this powermachineto persons who

read, understand,and follow thewarnings and instruc- tions in this manual and on the machine.

IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroil in theengine. However,youMUSTchecktheoil levelbeforeoperating.Refertothe Service& Maintenancesectionforinstructionson checkingtheoil

level. Attaching the Battery Cables

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiato

causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthePOSITIVE(Red) wireto its terminalfirst,followedbythe NEGATIVE(Black)wire.

Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycablesonyourequipmenthave beenleftdisconnectedfromthe terminalsatthefactory.Toconnect thebatterycables,proceedasfollows:

NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).Thenegative batteryterminalis markedNeg.(i).

1. Removethe plasticcover,if present,fromthe positivebattery terminaland attachthe redcableto thepositivebatteryterminal (+)withtheboltandhexnut.See Figure1.

2. Removethe plasticcover,if present,fromthe negativebattery terminaland attachtheblackcabletothenegativebattery terminal(-) withtheboltandhexnut.SeeFigure1.

Shipping Brace Removal

Makesurethe ridingmower'sengineisoff,removetheignitionkey,

andset the parkingbrakebeforeremovingthe shippingbrace.Refer

ItotheOperationsectionforinstructionsonhowto setthe parking lbrake.

• Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccompanyingwarning tagfoundonthe rightsideofthemower,betweenthedischarge chutedeflectorandthecuttingdeck.SeeFig.2.

Figure2

Figure1

3. Positionthe redrubberbootoverthepositivebatteryterminalto helpprotectit fromcorrosion.

NOTE:If thebatteryisputintoserviceafterthedateshownon topof battery,chargethebatteryas instructedinthe Service& Maintenance sectionofthis manualpriorto operatingthetractor.

Placethedecklift leverinthehighestcuttingposition.Referto

SettingtheCuttingHeightin theOperationsectionof thismanual. Whilepushingthedischargechuteddlectortowardsthemachinewith

yourlefthand,removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandbygrasp- ingitbetweenyourthumbandindexfingerandrotatingitclockwise.

Theshippingbrace,usedfor packagingpurposesonly,mustbe

removedand discardedbeforeoperatingyourridingmower.

Themowingdeck iscapableofthrowingobjects.Failureto operate the ridingmowerwithoutthedischargecoverintheproperoperating

Ipositioncouldresultin seriouspersonalinjuryand/orproperty ldamage.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

Ifthesteeringwheelforyourtractordid notcomeattached,the hardwareforattachingithas beenpackedwithinthe steeringwheel, beneaththesteeringwheelcap.Carefullypry off the steeringwheel capandremovethe hardware.

1. Withthewheelsof the tractorpointingstraightforward,placethe steeringwheeloverthesteeringshaft.

2. Placethewasher(withthe cuppedsidedown)overthesteering wheeland securewiththehexbolt.SeeFig.3.

f..-

Figure3

3. Placethe steeringwheelcap overthecenterofthe steering wheeland pushdownwarduntilit"clicks"intoplace.

Attaching The Seat NOTE:Forshippingreasons,theseatiseitherfastenedtothe tractor

seat'spivotbracketwitha plastictie,or mountedbackwardtothepivot bracket.Ineithercase,freetheseatfromits shippingpositionbeing carefulnotto bendor kinkthewiringharnessandfollowtheinstruc-

tionsbelowtoattach it.

Adjusting the Seat Toadjustthepositionof the seat,pullupandholdthe seatadjustment

lever.Slidetheseatforwardorrearwardtothedesiredposition;then releasetheadjustmentlever.Makesure seatis lockedintopositionin

a seat-stopbeforeoperatingthe tractor.SeeFigure5.

Beforeoperatingthetractor,makesurethe seatisengagedina seat-stop.Engagetheparkingbrake.Standbehindthe machineand pull backon seatuntil it clicksintoplace.

1. Removethetwo hexscrewsandnutsfromtheseatpivotbracket.

2. Alignthefrontholesoftheseatmountingbracketwiththeholesin theseatpivotbracketonyourtractorand securewith previously removedhex screwsandnuts. SeeA in Figure4.

3. Plugthewiringharnessintotheseatsafetyswitchinthebottomof theseat,asshownin Bof Figure4.

NOTE:Thetractorwillnot operatewiththewiringharness disconnected.

Figure5

Tire Pressure

Maximumtire pressureunderanycircumstancesis30 psi.Equal

tirepressureshouldbe maintainedatall times.Neverexceedthe

_maxmum nfatonpressureshownonthes dewa of thet re. Therecommendedoperatingtirepressureis:

Approximately10psi forthe reartires Approximately14psiforthefronttires

iMPORTANT:Refertothetire sidewallforexacttire manufacturer's recommendedormaximumpsi.Donotoverinfiate.Uneventirepres-

surecouldcausethecuttingdeckto mowunevenly.

Figure4

A ParkingBrakeLever

B Throttle/ChokeControlLever

C IgnitionSwitchModule

D Auto-drivePedal E DeckLift Lever

Figure6

F PTOLever(BladeEngage)

G CupHolder H ShiftLever

I SeatAdjustmentLever

J BrakePedal

NOTE: Anyreferencein thismanualtotheRIGHTor LEFTsideofthetractoris observedfromoperator'sseat positionfacingforwardtowardsthefrontof tractor.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards

CraftsmanTractorsconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Toset the parkingbrake: Fullydepressthebrakepedal.Movethe parkingbrakeleverintotheparkingbrakeposition.Releasethebrake pedaltoallowtheparkingbraketo engage.

Toreleasethe parkingbrake: Depressthebrakepedalandthepark- ingbrakeleverwill moveoutofthe parkingbrakepositionon itsown. Theparkingbrakewillthen bereleased.Releasethebrakepedal.

NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbe setiftheoperatorleavestheseat withtheenginerunningortheenginewillautomaticallyshutoff.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL LEVER

Thethrottle/chokecontrolleveris locatedontherightsideof thetrac-

tor'sdashpanel.Thislevercontrols thespeedoftheengineand when pushedallthewayforward,the

chokecontrolalso.Whensetin a givenposition,thethrottlewill

maintaina uniformenginespeed. IMPORTANT: Whenoperating

thetractorwiththecuttingdeck engaged,thethrottle/chokecontrol levermustalwaysbeinthe FAST (rabbit)position.

CHOKE

FAST

l=, m

SLOW

IGNITION SWITCH

Thekeyswitchmoduleisusedto startand stoptheengine.Insert keyintothekeyswitchmodule

andturnclockwiseto theSTART position.Releasethe keyintothe

normalmowingpositiononceen- ginehasstarted.Theheadlights willbeactivatedautomatically.

Tostoptheengine,turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto theSTOPposition.

IMPORTANT:Priortooperatingthe tractor,refertoboththe "Safety InterlockSystem"and"StartingTheEngine"laterinthissectionof this manualfordetailedinstructionsregardingtheIgnitionSwitchModule.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO (BladeEngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,setpark- ingbrake,stopengineandremovekeyto preventunintendedstarting.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Theseatadjustmentleverislocatedbelowthefront/leftofthe seat.The leverallowsforadjustmentof the foreandaft positionof theseat.Refer totheAssemblysectionof themanual formoredetailedinstructionsfor adjustingthe seatposition.

AUTO-DRIVE PEDAL

Thedrivepedalislocatedontherightside ofthetractor,alongthe

runningboard.Depressthedrivepedalforwardandthe tractorwill moveinthedirectionthatthe shiftleveris engagedin. Tocausethe

tractorto travelforward,whileat acompletestop,movethe shift lever

intotheForwardposition.Graduallysteponthedrivepedalandthe

tractorwill beginto moveforward.Tomovein Reverse,followthe same

procedureonlymovetheshiftleverintothereverseposition.

Thegroundspeediscontrolledwiththedrivepedal.Thefurther forwardthatthepedalis pivoted,thefasterthetractorwill travel. Thepedalwill returntoitsoriginalpositionwhenit'snotdepressed.

Referto the Operationsectionofthismanualfordetailedinstructions regardingthedrivepedal.

IMPORTANT=Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthetractor unattended.

DECK LIFT LEVER

Foundonyour tractor'srightfender,thedeckliftleveris used

tochangetheheightofthe cuttingdeck.To use,movethe

levertotheleft,thenplaceinthe notchbestsuitedforyour

application.

PTO (BLADE ENGAGE) LEVER

Foundonthe tractor'srightfender,thePTO(bladeengage) leverisusedtoengagepowertothecuttingdeckorother (separatelyavailable)attachments.Tooperate,movethe leverallthewayforward.Movingtheleverallthe way rearwardintothePTOOFFpositiondisengagespowertothe

cuttingdeck/attachment.

NOTE=ThePTO(bladeengage)levermustbe inthe

disengaged(PTOOFF)positionwhenstartingtheengine.

CUP HOLDER

Thetractor'scupholderis locatedonthefendertotheleft of theseat.

SHIFT LEVER

Theshiftleveris locatedonthe left

sideof thefenderandhasthree positions,FORWARD,NEUTRAL

and REVERSE.The brakepedal

mustbedepressedandthetractor mustnotbe in motionwhenthe

movingshift lever. IMPORTANT: Neverforcethe shiftlever.Doingsomayresultin

seriousdamagetothetractor's

transmission.

REVERSE

BRAKE PEDAL

Thebrakepedalis locatedon theleftside ofthelawntractor,alongthe

runningboard.Depressthebrakepedaltoengagethediscbrakeand bringthetractortoacompletestop.

NOTE=Thepedalmustbe depressedto starttheengine.Referto SafetyInterlockSwitcheslaterin thissectionof thismanual.

GAS AND OiL FILL-UP

0il

IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroil intheengine. However,youMUSTchecktheoil levelbeforeoperating.Becareful

notto overfill. Forinstructionsonhowtocheckthe engineoil, referto CheckingThe

EngineOilin the ServiceandMaintenancesectionofthis manual.

Gasoline

Thegasolinetankis locatedunderthehood.Do notoverfill.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelmachineindoors

orwhiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,

_ppes,andothersourcesof gn t on. NOTE : Purchasegasolineinsmallquantities.Donotuse gasolineleft

overfromthe previousseason,to minimizegumdepositsinthefuel system.

• Thisengineis certifiedtooperateonunleadedgasoline.Forbest results,fillthefueltankwithonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasoline witha pumpstickeroctaneratingof87or higher.

• Gasohol(upto 10%ethylalcohol,90%unleadedgasolineby volume)isanapprovedfuel.Othergasoline/alcoholblends,such asE85,arenot approved.

• MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleadedgasolineblends (uptoa maximumof 15%MTBEbyvolume)areapprovedfuels. Othergasoline/etherblendsare notapproved.

• Fillfueltankoutdoorsorin well-ventilatedarea.

• Donotoverfillfuel tank. Filltankto no morethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillerneckto allowspaceforfuelexpansion.

• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotorrun- ning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

• Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

To Add Gasoline

1. Turntheengineoff andletenginecoolat least2 minutesbefore removingthe fuelcap.The gasolinetankislocatedunderthe hood.Removethe fuelcapbyturningitcounterclockwise.

2. Fillthe fueltankwithgasoline.Useonlyclean,fresh(nomore than30 daysold),unleadedgasoline.Filltankto nomore than1/2inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoallowspacefor fuel expansion.

3. Reinstallthefuelcap.

IMPORTANT: Donot overfillthetank.Fill tanktono morethan1/2 inchbelowbottomof fillernecktoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.See

Fig.7.

Figure7

Avoid Serious Injury or Death

• Go upanddownslopes,notacross.

• Avoidsuddenturns.

• Donot operatetheunitwhereitcouldslipor tip.

• Ifmachinestopsgoinguphill,stopbladesand backdownhill slowly.

• Donot mowwhenchildrenorothersarearound.

• Nevercarrychildren,evenwith bladesoff.

• Lookdownand behindbeforeandwhilebacking.

• Keepsafetydevices(guards,shields,andswitches)inplace andworking.

• Removeobjectsthat couldbethrownby the blades.

• Knowlocationandfunctionofallcontrols.

• Besurebladesandenginearestoppedbeforeplacinghandsor feetnearblades.

• Beforeleavingoperator'sposition,stoptractor,disengage blades,engageparkingbrake,shutengineoff,and removekey.

Read Operator's Manual

SAFETY iNTERLOCK SYSTEM

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedforsafeoperationofthetrac- tor.Ifthis systemshouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethetractor. Immediatelycontact1-800-4-MY-HOMEto havethesystemserviced.

• Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefromstarting unlesstheparkingbrakeis engagedandthe PTO(BladeEngage) leveris in thedisengaged(OFF)position.

• Thesafetyinterlocksystemwillautomaticallyshutofftheengineif theoperatorleavesthe seatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake.

• Thesafetyinterlocksystemwillautomaticallyshutofftheengine ifthe operatorleavesthetractor'sseatwiththe PTO(Blade

Engage)leverengaged,regardlessofwhethertheparkingbrake isengaged.

IGNITION SWITCH

Theignitionswitchisactivatedtostartthe engine,insertkeyintothe ignitionswitchandturnclockwisetotheSTARTposition.Releasethe keyintotheONpositiononce enginehas fired.

Tostoptheengine,turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheOFF position.

Start

off

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

1. Selecttheheightpositionofthecuttingdeckbyplacingthedeck liftleverinanyofthedifferentcuttingheightnotcheson theright

sideof thefender.

2. Adjustthedeck wheelssothattheyarebetween1A-inchand Y2-inchabovethegroundwhenthetractoris onasmooth,fiat

surfacesuchas a driveway.

To adjust Deck Wheels:

1. Removetheflangelocknuton theshoulderboltsecuringthe deckwheel.

2. Positionthewheelto thedesiredheightaslistedabove.SeeFig.

3. Securetheshoulderboltwiththeflangelocknut.

Keephandsandfeetawayfromthedischargeopeningof thecutting

deck.

NOTE:Thedeckwheelsarean anti-scalpfeatureofthedeckand

are notdesignedtosupportthe weightofthecuttingdeck.Referto

LevelingintheMaintenance& Servicesectionofthismanualformore

detailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeckadjustments.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO, moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,setparkingbrake,stopengine andremovekeytopreventunintendedstarting.

ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE

To engage the parking brake:

1. Fullydepressthe brakepedalandholdit downwithyour foot.

2. Movethespeedcontrolleverallthe waydownandintothe parkingbrakeposition.

3. Releasethe brakepedaltoallowtheparkingbraketo engage.

To release the parking brake:

1. Depressthebrakepedalandmovethe speedcontrolleveroutof theparkingbrakepositionandintoa desiredspeed.

Figure8

STARTING THE ENGINE

Donot operatethetractorif theinterlocksystemismalfunctioning.

Thissystemwasdesignedforyoursafetyand protection.

NOTE:Refertothe GasolineandOilfill-up instructionsearlierin this section.

1. Insertthetractorkeyintothe ignitionswitch.

2. PlacethePTO(BladeEngage)leverin thedisengaged(OFF) position.

3. Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake.

4. Activatethechokecontrolbymovingthethrottle/chokeleverall

thewayupintothechokeposition.

5. TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition.Afterthe enginestarts,releasethekey.It will returntotheON (orNormal Mowing)position.

DoNOTholdthekeyinthe STARTpositionfor longerthanten secondsata time.Doingsomaycausedamagetoyourengine's

electricstarter.

6. Aftertheenginestarts,deactivatethechokecontroland placethe throttlecontrolinthe FASTposition.

NOTE: DoNOTleavethechokecontrolonwhileoperatingthetractor. Doingso willresultina "rich"fuel mixtureandcausetheengineto run poorly.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

If youstrikea foreignobject,stopthe engine,disconnectthespark plugwire(s)andgroundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor anydamage.Repairthedamagebeforerestartingand operating

1. Ifthe bladesareengaged,placethePTO(BladeEngage)leverin thedisengaged(OFF)position.

2. TurntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheSTOPposition.

3. Removethe keyfromtheignitionswitchto preventunintended starting.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedandsuddenstops.

Donot leavetheseatofthetractorwithoutfirst placingthePTO (BladeEngage)leverinthedisengaged(OFF)position,depressing thebrakepedalandengagingthe parkingbrake.Ifleavingthetractor unattended,alsoturntheignitionkeyoff andremovethe key.

Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebackinguptoavoida back-overaccident.

1. Depressthebrakepedalto releasetheparkingbrakeandthenlet thepedalup.

2. Movethethrottleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.

3. Placetheshift leverineithertheFORWARDor REVERSE position.

IMPORTANT: DoNOTusethe shiftlevertochangethedirection oftravelwhenthetractorisin motion.Alwaysusethebrakepedalto bringthetractorto acompletestopbeforeshifting.

4. Graduallybeginto applypressureto the drivepedal.Thefurther

downthe pedalis pushed,thefasterthetractorwilltravelinthe desireddirectionbasedon thepositionofthe shift lever.

5. Thelawntractorisbroughttoa stopbyreleasingthedrive pedal

andthendepressingthe brakepedal.

Beforeleavingthe operator'spositionforanyreason,disengagethe blades,placethe shiftleverinneutral,engagetheparkingbrake, shutengineoff andremovethe key.

Whenstoppingthetractorforanyreasonwhileon agrasssurface, always:

1. Placetheshiftleverinneutral,

2. Engagetheparkingbrake,

3. Shutengineoffand removethekey.Doingsowillminimizethe possibilityofhavingyourlawn"browned"byhotexhaustfrom yourtractor'srunningengine.

DRiViNG ON SLOPES

RefertotheSLOPEGAUGEintheSafetyInstructionssectionof the manualto helpdetermineslopeswhereyou mayoperatethistractor safely.

Donotmowon inclineswitha slopein excessof 15degrees(a rise ofapproximately2-1/2feetevery10feet).Thetractorcouldoverturn andcauseseriousinjury.

• Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross. Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes.

Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhiddenobjects. Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhide

obstacles. Avoidturnswhendrivingona slope.Ifa turnmustbemade,turn

downthe slope.Turningupa slopegreatlyincreasesthechance ofarollover.

Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupaslope.Ifit is necessaryto stop whiledrivingupa slope,startup smoothlyandcarefullytoreduce thepossibilityofflippingthetractoroverbackward.

ENGAGING THE BLADES

Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowerto thecuttingdeck orother(separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagetheblades, proceedasfollows:

1. Movethe throttle/chokecontrolleverto theFAST(rabbit)position.

2. Graspthe PTO(BladeEngage)leverandpivotitalltheway forwardintothe engaged(ON)position.

3. Keepthethrottleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)positionforthe most efficientuseof thecuttingdeckor other(separatelyavailable)

attachments.

NOTE:Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff ifthePTOisengaged withtheshiftleverin positionforreversetravelwiththeignitionkeyin theONposition.

MULCHING

A mulchkit isavailableasan attachment.Mulchingisa processof recirculatinggrassclippingsrepeatedlybeneaththecuttingdeck.The ultra-fineclippingsarethenforcedbackintothe lawnwheretheyact as

a naturalfertilizer. A mulchkit canbe purchasedthroughtheretaillocationinwhichyou

purchasedthistractor.Formore information, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

USING THE DECK LIFT LEVER

Toraisethecuttingdeck,movethe decklift levertothe left,thenplace itinthenotchbestsuitedforyourapplication.RefertoSettingThe CuttingHeightearlierinthissection.

MOWING

Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,keepbystand- ers,helpers,childrenandpetsat least75feetfromthe machine whileitisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.

Thefollowinginformationwill be helpfulwhenusingthecuttingdeck withyourtractor:

Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialstoward

roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischarging materialagainstawallor obstructionwhichmaycausedischarged materialtoricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

Donot mowat highgroundspeed,especiallyifa mulchkit or

grasscollectorisinstalled.

• Forbestresultsitisrecommendedthatthefirst twolapsbecut withthedischargethrowntowardsthecenter.Afterthefirsttwo

laps,reversethedirectionto throwthedischargetotheoutside

forthebalanceofcutting.Thiswillgivea betterappearancetothe

lawn.

• Donot cutthe grasstooshort.Shortgrassinvitesweedgrowth andyellowsquicklyin dry weather.

• Mowingshouldalwaysbedonewiththeengineatfullthrottle.

• Underheavierconditionsit maybe necessaryto go backoverthe cut areaa secondtimetogeta cleancut.

• Do NOTattemptto mowheavybrushandweedsandextremely tallgrass.Yourtractorisdesignedtomowlawns,NOTclear

brush.

• Keepthe bladessharpand replacethebladeswhenworn.Refer to CuttingBladesintheServicesectionof thismanualforproper

bladesharpeninginstructions.

HEADLIGHTS

• Thelampsare ONwheneverthetractor'sengineis running.

• ThelampsturnOFFwhenthe ignitionkeyis movedtotheSTOP

position.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

BeforeEachUse

IntheFirstFiveHours Every10Hours

Every25 hours

Every50 hours

Annually

BeforeStorage

*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.

1. Engineoil level

2. Mufflerareaandcontrols

3. Fingerguard

1. EngineOil

1. Hood/Dashairvents

2. Batteryterminals

3. Deckspindlesand idler bracket

1. Air filter'sprecleaner*

2. Air filter*

3. Midsteeringarms,pivot shafts,andaxles

4. Frontwheelbearings

5. Frontdeckwheels

1. Engineoil/Oil filter

2. Muffler

1. Air filter

2. Air filter'spre-cleaner

3. Sparkplug

4. Air coolingsystem*

5. Fuelfilter

6. SteeringGears

7. RearWheels

1. Hood/Dashairvents

2. Batteryterminals

3. Midsteeringarms,pivot shafts,andaxles

4. Frontwheelbearings

5. Frontdeckwheels

6. Deckspindlesand idler bracket

7. Pedalpivotpoints

1. Check

2. Clean

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Clean

2. Clean

3. Lubricate

1. Clean

2. Clean

3. Lubricate

4. Lubricate

5. Lubricate

1. Change/Replace

2. Check

1. Replace

2. Replace

3. Replace

4. Clean

5. Replace

6. Clean

7. Removeandgreaseaxles

1. Clean

2. Clean

3. Lubricate

4. Lubricate

5. Lubricate

6. Lubricate

7. Lubricate

Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrack ofcompletedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest Parts&

RepairServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontact

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Beforeperforminganymaintenanceor repairs,disengagethePTO (BladeEngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stoptheengine

and removethekeytopreventunintendedstarting.

Iftheenginehasbeen recentlyrun,theengine,mufflerandsur- roundingmetalsurfaceswill behotand cancauseburnsto theskin.

Exercisecautiontoavoidburns.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking the Engine Oil Onlyuse highqualitydetergentoilratedwithAPIserviceclassification

SF,SG,SH,orSJ,Selecttheoil'sSAEviscositygradeaccordingto theexpectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe chartbelow.

Althoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting in coldweather,theywill resultinincreasedoil consumptionwhen

usedabove32°ECheckyourengineoillevelmorefrequentlytoavoid possibleenginedamagefromrunninglowonoil.

('_older _ 32°F _War me'_r

Oil Viscosity Chart

Tochecktheengineoil,proceedasfollows:

• Ensurethatthetractoris ona levelsurface.

• Cleantheoil fillareaofanydebris.

1. Removethedipstickandwipewithacleancloth.

2. Insertandtightendipstick.

3. Removethedipstickandchecktheoil level.It shouldbeatthe Fullmarkonthedipstick.SeeFigure9.

Dipstick-_

Changing Engine Oil

Theengineoilshouldbechangedinthefirst 5 hoursandthenevery 50 hoursoronce a season.Tochangetheengineoil,proceedas

follows:

1. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepit awayfromsparkplug.

2. Removetheoilfillcap/dipstickfromtheoilfilltube.SeeFigure9.

3. Turnthesteeringwheelallthewaytotherighttobetterexposethedrain plug.

4. Cliptheoildrainsleeve(packedwiththismanual)ontotheoildrainport. Routetheoppositeendofthesleeveintoanappropriateoilcollection

containerwithacapacitygreatenoughtocollecttheusedoil.

5. Removetheoildrainplug,Theoilwillbegintodrainoutoftheengine.

6. Aftertheoilhasfinisheddraining,replacetheoildrainplugandtighten. Becarefulnottoovertighten.

7. Removetheoildrainsleeveandstoreforlateruse.

8. Refilltheenginewithnewmotoroiluntiltheoillevelonthedipstick readsFULL.Replacetheoilfillcap/dipstick.

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly. Donotdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthori-

ties ororcontact1-800-4-MY-HOMEforalist of safedisposal/

recyclingfacilities.

Changing the Oil Filter

1. Draintheoil fromthe engineas describedabove.

2. Removetheoilfilteranddisposeofproperly.See Figure10.

Oil Drain Sleeve

Figure9

If low,addoil slowlyintothe engineoilfill. Donotoverfill.After addingoil,waitoneminuteandthenrecheckthe oil level.

Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausethe engineto not start, hardstarting,orenginesmoking.If overthe FULLmarkonthe dipstick,drainoil toreduceoil leveltoFULLmarkondipstick.

5. Replaceandtightendipstick.

OilDrain

Valve

3. Beforeyou installthenewoil filter, lightlylubricatetheoil filter gasketwithfresh,cleanoil.

4. Installtheoil filterbyhanduntilthegasketcontactstheoil filter adapter,then tightentheoilfilter 1/2to 3/4 turns.

5. Addoil as describedabove.

6. Startand runthe engine.Astheenginewarmsup,checkforoil

leaks.

7. Stoptheengineandchecktheoil level.It shouldbeattheFULL markonthedipstick.

Figure10

Fuel Filter Air Cleaner

Gasolineand itsvaporsareextremelyflammableandexplosive.Fire orexplosioncancausesevereburnsor death.

• Keepgasolineawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat, andotherignitionsources.

• Checkfuellines,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

• Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthe fueltankas perthe instructionsbelow.

• Donotdrainfuelwhentheengineishot.Allowtheengine

adequatetimetocool. Drainfuelintoan approvedcontainer outdoors,awayfromopenflame.

• Drainanylargevolumeoffuelfromthe tankbydisconnectingthe fuellinefromthein-linefuelfilterneartheengine.

• Removethefuellinefromthe In-lineside(sidetowardsthefuel tank)of thefuel filter.

• Replacementpartsmustbethesameand installedin thesame positionastheoriginalparts.

• Iffuel spills,waituntil itevaporatesbeforestartingengine.

• Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthe fueltank.Otherwisefuel

canleakoutandcausea fireor explosion.

ToDrainthe fuel:

1. Locatethefuelfilter,whichisroutedontheleftsideoftheengine betweenthefueltankandthecarburetor,andmaybeattachedto theenginewitha tiestrap.Cutthetie strap,ifpresent,thenpinch thein-lineclamponthefuelfilterwitha pairofpliers,slidethe clampupthefuelline.Pullthe fuellinefreefromthefilterandplace theopenendofthe lineintoanapprovedcontainertodrainthefuel.

Tochangethe fuel filter:

1. Useplierstosqueezethe tabsontheotherclamp(theout-line sideof thefuelfilter),thenslidetheclampawayfromthefuelfilter. Twistandpullthe fuellineoffofthefuelfilter.SeeFigure11.

Clamp

Tab

Figure11

2. Checkthefuellinesforcracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

3. Replacethe fuelfilterwithan originalequipmentreplacement filter.Call1-800-4-MY-HOME®topurchasetheoriginalequip- mentreplacementfilter.

4. Securethefuellineswiththe clamps.

Fuel Line

Iffilters,or coversarenotinstalledcorrectlyseriousinjuryordeath

couldresultfrombackfire.Donotattemptto starttheenginewith themremoved.

Donot usepressurizedair or solventstocleantheaircleaner

cartridge.

Theairfiltersystemusesa cylindricalcartridge.

1. Removethefasteners(A)andtheairfiltercover(B).SeeFigure

12.

Figure12

2. Toremovethefilter(C),lifttheendofthefilterandthenpullthe filteroff the intake(D).

3. Toloosendebris,gentlytapthe filterona hardsurface,if thefilter isexcessivelydirty,replacewitha newfilter.

4. installthefilterontheintake.Pushtheendofthefilterintothe baseas shown.Makesurefilterfitssecurelyin the base.

5. installairfiltercoverandsecurewithfasteners.

Spark Plug

1. Cleanareaaroundthe sparkplugbase.Donot sandblastspark plug.Sparkplugshouldbecleanedbyscrapingor wirebrushing andwashingwitha commercialsolvent

2. Removeandinspectthe sparkplug.Checkgaptomakesureitis setat .030".SeeFigure13.

3. Replacethesparkplug(Champion®RC12YC)oncea season.

Electrode Porcelain

Temperatureof mufflerandnearbyengineareasmayexceed150°F

(65°0).Avoidcontactwiththeseareas.

• inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceifnecessary.Replace- mentpartsforthemufflermustbethe sameand installedin the samepositionastheoriginalparts.

Clean Engine

• Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chafforaccumulated debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.

• Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.

• Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine.

• Enginepartsshouldbe keptcleanto reducetheriskofoverheat- ingandignitionof accumulateddebris.

Donotusewatertocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel system.Useabrushordrycloth.

Carburetor Adjustment

• Thecarburetoron thisengineis notadjustable.

LUBRICATION

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,alwaysdisengagePTO (BladeEngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,set parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeytopreventunintended starting.

Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricateall thepivotpointsonthedrivesystem,parkingbrakeandlift

linkageat leastoncea seasonwithlightoil. Rear Wheels

Therearwheelsshouldbe removedfromthe axlesoncea season. Lubricatethe axlesandtherimswellwithanall-purposegreasebefore

re-installingthem.

Front Axles

Eachendofthetractor'sfrontpivotbarmaybeequippedwithagrease fitting.Lubricatewithagreasegunafterevery25hoursoftractoroperation.

Battery

Thebatteryissealedandismaintenance-free.Acidlevelscannotbe checked.

• Alwayskeepthebatterycablesandterminalscleanandfreeof corrosivebuild-up.

• Aftercleaningthebatteryandterminals,applya lightcoatof

petroleumjellyorgreasetobothterminals.

• Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthepositiveterminal to preventshorting.

IMPORTANT: if removingthe batteryforanyreason,disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wirefromitsterminalfirst,followedbythePOSI-

TIVE(Red)wire.Whenre-installingthebattery,alwaysconnectthe

POSITIVE(Red)wiretoits terminalfirst,followedbythe NEGATIVE

(Black)wire.Becertainthatthewiresareconnectedtothe correct terminals;reversingthemcouldchangethepolarityandresultin damageto yourengine'salternatingsystem.

Cleaning Battery

Cleanthebatterybyremovingit fromthetractorandwashingwith a bakingsodaandwatersolution.Ifnecessary,scrapethe battery terminalswitha wirebrushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwithgreaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.

Battery Failures

Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:

• incorrectinitialactivation

• Overcharging

• Freezing

• Undercharging

• Corrodedconnections Thesefailuresare NOTcoveredbyyourtractor'swarranty.

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK Anyfuelor oil spilledonthemachineshouldbewipedoff promptly.Do

NOTallowdebristoaccumulatearoundthe coolingfinsof theengine or onany otherpartof themachine.

IMPORTANT: Theuseofa pressurewashertocleanyourtractoris

NOTrecommended.Itmaycausedamagetoelectricalcomponents,

spindles,pulleys,bearingsor theengine.

Deck Wash System Yourtractor'sdeckis equippedwitha waterporton itssurfaceaspart

of itsdeckwashsystem.

Usethedeckwashto rinsegrassclippingsfromthe deck'sunderside and preventthebuildupofcorrosivechemicals.Completethefollowing

stepsAFTEREACHMOWING:

1. Drivethetractortoalevel,clearspoton yourlawn,nearenough foryourgardenhoseto reach.

Makecertainthetractor'sdischargechuteis directedAWAYfromyoul

house,garage,parkedcars,etc.

2. Disengagethe PTO(BladeEngage),settheparkingbrakeand stoptheengine.

3. Threadthehosecoupler(packagedwithyourtractor'sOperator's Manual)ontotheendofyourgardenhose.

4. Attachthe hosecouplertothewaterportonyourdeck'ssurface. SeeFigure14.

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Figure14

5. Turnthewateron.

6. Whilesittinginthe operator'spositiononthetractor,startthe engineandplacethethrottleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)position.

7. Movethetractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)intotheONposition.

8. Remainintheoperator'spositionwiththecuttingdeckengaged foraminimumoftwo minutes,allowingthe undersideofthe cuttingdecktothoroughlyrinse.

9. Movethetractor'sPTO(BladeEngage)intotheOFFposition.

10. Turntheignitionkeytothe STOPpositiontoturnthetractor's engineoff.

11. Turnthewateroff anddetachthehosecouplerfromthe water portonyourdeck'ssurface.

12. Repeatsteps4through11on the oppositesideofthe cutting deck.

Aftercleaningyourdeck,returntothe operator'spositionandengage thePTO.Keepthecuttingdeckrunningfora minimumoftwominutes, allowingtheundersideof thecuttingdecktothoroughlydry.

ADJUSTMENTS

Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineis running, exceptwherespecifiedintheoperator'smanual.

Leveling the Deck NOTE: Checkthetractor'stirepressurebeforeperforminganydeck

levelingadjustments.Referto Tiresinthe Servicesectionofthis manualformoreinformationregardingtirepressure.

Front To Rear Thefrontofthe cuttingdeckis supportedbya stabilizerbarthatcan

beadjustedtolevelthe deckfromfronttorear.Thefrontof the deck

shouldbe between_A-inchand3A-inchlowerthanthe rearofthedeck. Adjustifnecessaryasfollows:

1. Withthetractorparkedona firm, levelsurface,placethe lever forliftingtheplatformonthe secondtothetopnotch(second highestposition)and rotatethebladeascloseas possibleto the dischargechannelthatis paralleltothetractor.

2. Measurethedistancefromthefrontofthebladetiptotheground andthe rearofthebladetipto theground.Thefirstmeasure-

menttakenshouldbe between_A"and3A"lessthanthe second measurement.Determinethe approximatedistancenecessaryfor

properadjustmentandproceed,ifnecessary,to thenextstep.

3. Locatetheflangelocknut onthefrontsideofthestabilizer bracket.SeeFig.15.

• Tightentheflangelocknuttoraisethefrontofthedeck;

Loosentheflangelock nutto lowerthefrontof thedeck.

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Figure15

Side to Side

Ifthecuttingdeckappearstobe mowingunevenly,a sideto side

adjustmentcan beperformed.Adjustifnecessaryasfollows:

1. Withthetractorparkedona firm, levelsurface,placethe decklift leverin thesecondfromthetop notch(secondhighestposition) and rotatebothbladessothat theyare perpendicularwiththe

tractor.

2. Measurethedistancefromtheoutsideoftheleftbladetiptothe groundandthedistancefromthe outsideof therightbladetipto theground.Bothmeasurementstakenshouldbeequal.Ifthey're not, proceedto thenextstep.

3. Loosen,butdoNOTremove,thehexcap screwonthe leftdeck hangerbracket.SeeFig. 16.

4. Balancethedeckby usinga wrenchto turntheadjustmentgear (foundimmediatelybehindthehexcapscrewjust loosened) clockwise/uporcounterclockwise/down.Thedeckis properly balancedwhenbothbladetipmeasurementstakenearlierare equal.

He× Cap Screw

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Figure16

5. Retightenthe hexcap screwon theleft deckhangerbracket whenproperadjustmentisachieved.

Seat Adjustment RefertotheAssemblysectionofthismanualforseatadjustment

instructions. Parking Brake Adjustment

Figure17

Avoidpinchinginjuries.Neverplaceyourfingerson the idlerspringor betweenthebeltanda pulleywhileremovingthebelt.

Lookingatthecuttingdeckfromtheleftsideofthetractor,locatethe bow-tiepinthatsecuresthedecksupportrodontherearIdtsided the

deck.SeeFig.18.Removethebow-tiepinthatsecuresthedecksupport

rod,andcarefullyremovethedecksupportfromthedeckliftarm.

Neverattempttoadjustthebrakeswhiletheengineisrunning.Always disengagePTO(bladeengage)lever,moveshiftleverintoneutral position,stopengineandremovekeytopreventunintendedstarting.

If thetractordoes notcometo acompletestopwhenthebrakepedal iscompletelydepressed,or ifthetractor'srearwheelscanrollwiththe parkingbrakeapplied,thebrakeisin needofadjustment.Contactthe nearest SearsService Centerto haveyourbrakesproperlyadjusted.

TolocatethenearestParts&RepairServiceCenteror toschedule service,contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1. Placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin the disengaged(OFF) positionandengagethe parkingbrake.

2. Lowerthe deck by movingthe deck lift leverintothe bottom notchon the rightfender.

3. Removetheself-tappingscrew(A) thatsecuresthebelt-keeper rodfromaroundthe tractor'sPTOpulley,thenremovethe belt keeperrod(B). SeeFig. 17.

NOTE: Makea mentalnotewhatholethe otherendof thebelt-keeper rodisinsertedinfor reinstallationpurposes.

4. Removethebelt(C)fromaroundthetractor'sPTOpulley.See Fig.17.

Figure18

6. Repeattheabovestepsonthetractor'srightside. NOTE:Thebow-tieclipsshouldbe re-installedfromthe top down.

7. Movethe deckliftleverintothetopnotchon therightfenderto

raisethedecklift armsupandoutoftheway.

Removethe bow-tiecotterpin securingthe deckstabilizerrodto thedeck. Slidethedecklift rodfromthemountingbracketon the deckasseenin Fig.19.

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The recommended operating tire pressure is:

• Approximately10psi for thereartires

• Approximately14psi for thefronttires

IMPORTANT: Refertothetire sidewallforexacttiremanufacturer's recommendedormaximumpsi.Donotoverinflate.Uneventire pres-

surecould causethecuttingdeckto mowunevenly.

BATTERY

CaliforniaProposition65 WARNING!Batteryposts,terminals,and

relatedaccessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,chemicals knowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerandreproductive harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

If removingthe battery,disconnecttheNEGATIVE(Black)wire

fromits terminalfirst,followedbythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.When

re-installingthebattery,alwaysconnectthePOSITIVE(Red)wire to

Its termna f rst,fo owedby theNEGATVE (Back) wre.

JUMP STARTING

Figure19

CarefullyremovethePTOcablefromthe rearofthecuttingdeck byremovingthebow-tiecotterpinwhichsecuresit.Removethe springfromthe deckidlerbracket.SeeFig.20.

PTOCable

Neverjump starta damagedorfrozenbattery.Becertainthevehicles

do nottouch,andignitionsareoff.Donotallowcableclampsto touch.

1. Connectpositive(+)cableto positivepost(+)ofyourtractor's dischargedbattery.

2. Connecttheotherendof thecabletothe positive(+)postof the jumperbattery.

3. Connectthesecondcablenegative(-) tothenegativepost(-) of thejumperbattery.

4. Connecttheotherendof thenegativecabletotheengineblockof thetractor,awayfromthebattery.Attachtoanunpaintedpartto assurea goodconnection.

Ifthejumperbatteryis installedona vehicle(i.e.car,truck),do NOT startthe vehicle'senginewhenjump startingyourtractor.

5. Startthetractor(as instructedearlierinthissectionof this manual).

6. Setthetractor'sparkingbrakebeforeremovingthejumpercables, in reverseorderofconnection.

CHARGING

Figure20

10. Gentlyslidethecuttingdeck(fromtheleft side)out from underneaththetractor.

TIRES

Neverexceedthe maximuminflationpressureshownonthesidewall oftire.

Batteries

giveoffan explosivegas whilecharging.ChargethebatteryI

ina wellventilatedareaandkeepawayfroman openflameor pilot

ghtasona waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,cothesdryeror |

othergas appliances.

Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,useonlya chargerdesignedfor I

12Vlead-acidbatteries.ReadyourbatterychargersOwners Manual priortochargingyourtractorsbattery.Alwaysfollowits instructions I

land heed ts warnngs. j

If yourtractorhasnot beenputinto useforanextendedperiodoftime, chargethebatteryasfollows:

1. Setyourbatterychargertodeliveramaxof 10amperes.

If yourbatterychargerisautomatic,chargethe batteryuntilthe chargerindicatesthatchargingiscomplete.Ifthe chargerisnot automatic,chargefor nofewerthaneighthours.

FUSE

One20AMPfuseisinstalledin yourtractor'swiringharnesstoprotect thetractor'selectricalsystemfromdamagecausedbyexcessive

amperage. If theelectricalsystemdoesnot function,oryourtractor'senginewill

notcrank,firstchecktobe certainthatthefusehasnot blown.It can befoundattherearoftheunit,underneaththefenderlocatedby the

battery.

Alwaysusea fusewiththesameamperagecapacityforreplacement.

CUTTING BLADES

Shutthe engineoff andremoveignitionkeybeforeremovingthe cuttingblade(s)forsharpeningor replacement.Protectyourhands byusingheavygloveswhengraspingtheblade.

Toproperlysharpenthecuttingblades,removeequalamounts of metalfrombothendsof the bladesalongthecuttingedges,

parallelto thetrailingedge,at a250.to 300angle.Alwaysgrind

eachcutting bladeedgeequallytomaintainproperbladebalance.

SeeFig.22.

Figure 22

Periodicallyinspectthebladeand/orspindleforcracksordamage, especiallyafter you'vestrucka foreignobject.Donotoperatethe machineuntil damagedcomponentsare replaced.

Toremovetheblades,proceedasfollows.

1. Removethedeckfrombeneaththetractor,(refertoCuttingDeck Removalearlierinthissection)thengentlyflipthedeckoverto exposeitsunderside.

2. Placea blockofwoodbetweenthecenterdeckhousingbaffle andthecuttingbladeto actasa stabilizer.SeeFig.21.

3. Removethehexflangenutthat securesthe bladeto the spindle assembly.SeeFig.21.

Ifthecuttingedgeofthebladehas previouslybeensharpened,or if

anymetalseparationis present,replacethebladeswithnewones.

A poorlybalancedbladewillcauseexcessivevibration,maycause damagetothetractorand/or resultin personalinjury.

5. Testthe blade'sbalanceusinga bladebalancer.Grindmetal from theheavysideuntilit balancesevenly.

NOTE:Whenreplacingtheblade,be suretoinstallthebladewiththe sideof theblademarked"Bottom"(orwitha part numberstampedin it)facingthegroundwhenthe mowerisinthe operatingposition.

Usea torquewrenchtotightenthebladespindlehexflangenut to

between70Ibs-ftand 90Ibs-ft.

CHANGING THE DECK BELT

Besuretoshuttheengineoff,removeignitionkey,disconnectthe

Isparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainsttheenginetopreventunin- ltendedstartingbeforeremovingthebelt.

Figure 21

All beltsonyourtractoraresubjectto wearandshouldbereplacedif anysignsof wearare present.

IMPORTANT: TheV-beltfoundonyourtractoris speciallydesigned toengageanddisengagesafely.A substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan bedangerousbynotdisengagingcompletely.Fora properworking machine,useidenticalequipmentbeltsas listedin thepartspagesof thisOperator'sManual.

Tochangeor replacethedeckbeltonyourtractor,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethedeckasinstructedearlierinthis section.

2. Removethe beltcoversfromthespindlepulleysby removingthe hexscrewsthatfastenthecoversto the deck.SeeFig.23.

3. It mayalsobenecessaryto loosenthehex nuton the leftdeck idlerpulleytogetthe beltoffthe pulleyandaroundthe beltguard.

4. Carefullyremovethedeckbeltfromaroundthetwospindle pulleysandthetwo deckidlerpulleys,SeeFig,23,

5. Toplacethenewbelt,beginbyroutingthebeltaroundthetwo outerspindlepulleysasshowninFig,23,

6. Thenroutethebeltaroundthe twodeckidlerpulleysasshownin Fig.23,

7. Retightenthebeltkeeperrodloosenedearlier.

8. Remountthebeltguardsremovedearlier,

9. Re-installthedeck,makingsurethebeltremainsroutedaround thepulleysas instructed.Thecompletebeltroutingisshownin Fig,23.

10. Pullthe rightsideofthe belt,and placethenarrowVside ofthe beltintothePTOpulley.

11. Whileholdingthebeltandpulleytogether,rotatethepulleyto the left.Continueholdingandrotatingthepulleyand beltuntilthe belt isfullyrolledintothePTOpulley.

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Neverattempttoadjustthebrakeswhiletheengineisrunning.Always

disengagePTO(BladeEngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutral

position,stopengineandremovekeyto preventunintendedstarting.

Ifthetractordoesnot cometoa completestopwhentheclutch-brake pedaliscompletelydepressed,or ifthetractor'srearwheelscan roll withtheparkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis inneedof adjustment. Contactthe nearest Parts & RepairService Centertohaveyour

brakesserviced, Tolocatethe nearestParts& RepairServiceCenteror to schedule

service, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE

BELT

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustberemovedandspecialtools(i.e. air/impactwrench)inorderto changethetractor'sdrivebelt.Contact the nearest Parts & RepairService Centerto haveyourtransmis-

siondrivebeltserviced. Tolocatethe nearestParts& RepairServiceCenteror to schedule

service, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Hex Washer Screws

BeltGuard

_ _oo Deckidier Pu,,ey

This portion of the belt routes around

the PTO Pulley

Belt Cover

Figure 23

Neverstorelawntractorwithfuel intankindoorsorin poorly ventilatedareaswherefuelfumesmayreachanopenflame,spark, orpilotlightas onafurnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,orgas appliance.

PREPARING THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT:Fuelleftinthefuel tankduringwarmweatherdeterio-

ratesandwillcauseseriousstartingproblems.

Topreventgumdepositsfromforminginsidetheengine'scarburetor andcausingpossiblemalfunctionof theengine,thefuelsystemmust be eithercompletelyemptied,orthe gasolinemustbe treatedwitha stabilizertopreventdeterioration.

1. Ifusingafuel stabilizer: a. Readtheproductmanufacturer'sinstructionsandrecom-

mendations.

b. Addtoclean,freshgasolinethecorrectamountofstabilizer

forthecapacityof the fuelsystem.

c. Fillthe fueltankwithtreatedfuelandruntheenginefor2-3

minutestogetstabilizedfuelintothecarburetor.

2. Ifemptyingthefuelsystem: a. Donotdrainfuelwhentheengineishot.Allowtheengine

adequatetimeto cool.Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontainer outdoors,awayfromopenflame.

b. Drainanylargevolumeof fuel fromthetank bydisconnect-

ing thefuellinefromthe in-linefuelfilternearthe engine. Seethecompleteinstructionsfor DrainingTheFuellaterin

this section.

DRAiNiNG THE FUEL

1. Locatethe fuelfilter,whichis locatedonthe leftsideof the engine,andmaybeattachedtothe enginewitha tiestrap.

2. Cutthetiestrap,if present,thenpinchthein-lineclamponthe fuelfilterwitha pairofpliers,slidethe clampupthefuelline.

3. Pullthefuellinefreefromthe filterandplacetheopenendofthe

lineintoanapprovedcontainertodrainthe fuel.

PREPARING THE LAWN TRACTOR

1. Cleanandlubricatetractorthoroughlyasdescribedinthelubrica- tioninstructions.

2. Donotusea pressurewasherorgardenhosetocleanyour unit.

3. Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenextto corrosive materials,suchas fertilizer.

Gasolineisextremelyflammableandcanbeexplosiveundercertain

conditions.Draingasolinebeforestoringtheequipmentforextended

periods.Drainfuelonlyintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,away froman openflame.Allowenginetocool.Extinguishcigarettes, cigars,pipes,andothersourcesofignitionpriortodrainingfuel.

Storegasolineinan approvedcontainerinsafelocation.

c. Reconnectthefuellineandruntheengineuntil it startsto

falter,thenusethechoketo keeptheenginerunninguntilall fuelinthecarburetorhasbeenexhausted.

d. Disconnectthefuellineanddrainanyremaininggasoline

fromthesystem.

Gasolineisa toxicsubstance.Disposeofgasolineproperly.Contact

yourlocalauthoritiesforapproveddisposalmethods.

3. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounceofengineoil throughthe sparkplugholeintothe cylinder.Cranktheengine severaltimesto distributetheoil. Replacethesparkplug.

Enginefailstostart

1. PTO/BladeEngageleverengaged.

2. Parkingbrakenotengaged.

3. Sparkplugwire(s)disconnected.

4. Throttle/Chokecontrollevernotincorrect

4. PlaceThrottle/Chokeleverintothe FASTposition.

startingposition.

5. Chokenotactivated

6. Fueltankempty,or stalefuel.

7. BIockedfuelline.

8. Faultysparkplug(s).

9. Engineflooded.

10. BlownFuse(s)

Enginerunserratically

1. UnitrunningwithCHOKEactivated.

2. Sparkplugwire(s)loose.

3. Blockedfuel lineorstalefuel.

4. Ventingas capplugged.

4. Clearventor replacecapifdamaged.

5. Waterordirtinfuel system.

6. Dirtyair cleaner.

Engineoverheats 1. Engineoillevellow. 1.

2. Airflowrestricted. 2.

Enginehesitatesat highRPM 1. Sparkpluggaptoo close. 1. Engineidles rough 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gaptoowide. 1.

2. Dirtyair cleaner. 2.

Excessivevibration

1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.

2. Damagedor bentcuttingblade.

Mowerwill notmulchgrass

1. Enginespeedtoolow.

2. Wetgrass.

3. Excessivelyhighgrass.

Unevencut

4. Dullblade.

1. Decknot leveledproperly.

4. Sharpenor replaceblade.

2. Dullblade.

3. Uneventire pressure.

1. Placeleverindisengaged(OFF)position.

2. Engageparkingbrake.

3. Connectwire(s)to sparkplug(s).

5. MovetheThrottle/Chokeleverintothe Choke position.

6. Filltankwithclean,fresh(lessthan30 daysold) gas.

7. Replacethe fuellineandreplacefuelfilter.

8. Clean,adjustgapor replaceplug(s).

9. Crankenginewiththrottlein FASTposition.

10. ReplaceFuse(s)

1. Deactivatethe CHOKE.

2. Connectsparkplugwire(s).

3. Replacethe fuelline;filltankwithclean,fresh gasolineandreplacefuelfilter.

5. Drainfueltank.Refillwithclean,freshgasoline.

6. Replaceair cleanerpaperelementorcleanfoam pre-cleaner,ifequipped.

Fillcrankcasewithproperamountandweightof oil. Cleangrassclippingsanddebrisfromaroundthe

engine'scoolingfinsandhousing. Removesparkplugandresetthegap.

Replacesparkplug.Set pluggap. Replaceair cleanerelementand/orcleanpre-

cleaner.

1. Tightenbladeandspindle.

2. Replaceblade.

1. Placethrottlein FAST(rabbit)position.

2. Donotmulchwhengrassis wet.

3. Mowonceata highcuttingheight,then mowagain atdesiredheightor makea narrowercuttingswath.

1. Performside-to-sidedeckadjustment.

2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

3. Checktirepressureinallfourtires.

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Craftsman IViodel 247.288851

Craftsman Model 247.288851

Ref, I

No, 1 925-I 649

2 683-04619-0691

3 710-04484

4 710-0599

5 712-0292

6 710-0751

7 710-05108 8 712-04064 9 931-07668 lO 731-07458

II 731-07459 12 731-07460 13 731-07711 14 731-07712

15 735-0271A 16 738-04091A 17 783-05327B-0637 18 783-05328A-0637 19 783-06598-4043

20 783-06610-0637 21 983-04503 22 710-05280 23 710-3144

24 711-0736 25 712-04065 26 714-04040

Part No. Description

Bulb Socket Hood Assembly

Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

Tin Clip Nut, 1/4-20

Hex Screw, 1/4-20 x .620 Screw, 1/4 x .750 Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 1/4-20

Grill Headlight Lens, RH

Headlight Lens, LH Dash Collar

Hood Scoop, LH Hood Scoop, RH Bumper

Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18 Left Support Pivot Bracket Right Support Pivot Bracket

Lower Grill Lower Grill Bracket

Speed Selector Self-Tap Screw, 1/4-20

Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16 Ferrule, 1/4-20 x 1.00 Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 3/8-16

Cotter Pin

Ref, I

No,

27 783-06823 28 750-04465B

29 783-04903A 30 710-0604A

31 710-05108 32 712-04063 33 731-04945 34 783-04873B-0637

35 747-05371 36 747-05326 37 747-04430 38 751-10782

39 751-12179 40 783-04584B-0637 41 731-05265 42 746-04364 43 925-04659

44 625-04124 45 725-0157 46 925-0963 47 726-04072A

48 936-0463 49 735-04081 50 751-12118 51 751-12089

52 710-1652

Part No, Description

Speed Latch Support Tab Flange Spacer

Speed latch Self-Tap Screw, 5/16-18

Hex Screw, 1/4 x .750 Nut, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18 Steering Support

Dash Fuel Tank Support Rod

Dash support Rod Speed Selector Control Rod Fuel Tank

Fuel Cap Gas Tank Support Bracket

Choke Plug Throttle/Choke Assembly Key Switch Module Key (2 pack)

Cable Tie Headlight Bulb

Ratchet Clip: .250 x .500 Flat Washer, .25 x .630 x .0515 Rubber Grommet

Fuel Rollover Valve Vent Hose Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

Craftsman IViodel 247.288851

Craftsman Model 247.288851

Ref, ]

No,

1 683-04334-0637

2 712-04065

3 714-04040

4 716-0106A

5 720-0298

6 732-04438

7 938-0380 8 941-0225 9 747-04653

10 747-04393 11 783-0678C-0637 12 647-04096-0637 13 710-04608

14 710-0599

15 714-04040 16 720-04049A 17 732-04276A 18 936-0171

19 736-0322 20 738-04237A 21 741-04119A

22 946-04173C 23 725-04439

Part No, Description

Shaft, Lift Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 3/8-16

Bow-Tie Pin, 91, RH E-ring, .625 Shaft Grip, Handle Spring, Lift Handle Torsion

Bolt, Shoulder, .500 x .270:3/8-16 Bearing, Hex Flange, Handle, Lift

Lift Rod, 13.68 Arm, Deck Lift RH PTO Handle Assembly Screw, Hx. Hd., 7/16-20 x 3.25 Screw, Hd. lapp, 1/4-20 x .5

Click Pin Handle Grip

PTO Spring, Extension

Washer, Flat, 7/16 Washer, Flat, .450 x .250 x .164

Shoulder Screw, #10-32 x .500 PTO Bearing Deck Engagement Cable

12v. Solenoid

Ref, I

No,

24 756-04196A 25 683-04414-0637

26 710-04484 27 683-04195-0637 28 683-04601-0637

29 710-0134 30 710-3008 31 712-04063 32 712-04064

33 912-0429 34 936-0140 35 736-0173 36 783-04548D-0637 37 783-04637-0637

38 783-04753-0637 39 783-04869A-0637 40 783-05389A-0637 41 725-05090

42 738-1132 43 712-0271 44 683-04448-0637 45 725-04363

Part No, Description

Engagement Pulley Belt Keeper Rod Assembly

Screw, Hd. Tapp, 5/16-18 x .75 Support Bracket Assembly

Rider Frame Assembly

Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 Screw, Hx. Hd., 5/16-18 x .75

Nut, Flange Insert Lock 5/16-18 Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 1/4-20

Hexlock Nut, 5/16-18

Washer, Flat, .385 x .62 x .063

Flat Washer, .28 x .74 x .063

Seat Bracket Frame

Running Board Bracket Frame Support Bracket

Battery Bracket Frame Brace Bracket

Die Hard Battery

Screw, Shoulder, .250 x .150 Nut, Seres, 1/4-20 Battery Rod

Interlock Switch

Craftsman IViodel 247.288851

24 28

24_ ..........

Craftsman Model 247.288851

Ref, I

No,

1 617-04094

2 710-0643

3 710-1309

4 710-3094A

5 710-3180

6 912-0214

7 912-0240

8 712-04063

9 712-04065

10 923-0448A 11 736-0242

12 731-04693 13 738-04141 14 738-04162A 15 738-0919A

16 941-04124 17 747- 05385 18 948-0389 19 748-04065-0637

20 748-04068

21 719-04177A

Part No. Description

Gear Assembly, Steering Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, GrS, Lock Screw, Mach, 5/16-18, 0.750 Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.75, Gr5 Nut, Jam Lock, 3/8-24

Nut, Jam, 7/16-20, Gr2 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Grf

Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Grf Ball Joint, 7/16-20, Lock

Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060

Hub Cap Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18

Shoulder Spacer, .8840 x .190 Steering Shaft, 5/8 Spline x 21.86 Bearing, Flange, Hex 5/8

Drag Link, Steering Cap, 1.25 x .16 Steering, Block

Spacer, .710 ID x .125 OD x .56 Pivot Bar Axle Assembly

Ref, I

No, 22 710-04484 23 712-04065 24 714-04039A 25 914-0474 26 726-04035

27 936-0316 28 736-04228A 29 738-04128

30 747-04299A 31 748-04068 32 783-05326B-0637 33 938-04013

34 938-04014A-0637

35 631-04008A 36 731-06825 37 634-04639-0961

38 934-04634-4042 39 734-1731-0901 40 934-0255 41 931-0484A

Part No. Description

Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, GrF Pin, Cotter, 5/32, 1.25

Pin, Cotter, 1/8 x 0.75 Push Cap, 3/4

Washer, Flat, .78 x 1.59 x .060 Washer, Flat, .781 x 1.59

Screw, Shlder, .500 x 2.380, 3/8-16 Tie Rod

Spacer, .71 x .125 x .56 Pivot Bar Bracket

Axle Assembly LH Axle Assembly RH

Steering Wheel, Standard Grip Cap, Steering Wheel (Crafts. logo) Wheel Assembly

Rim Tire, 15 x6x 6 Sq. Shoulder

Valve Stem Hub Cap

Craftsman Model 247.288851

Ref, [

No,

I 710-04482

2 710-04484

3 712-3004A

4 925-05013

5 725-05277

6 926-0154

7 732-04035 8 732-04563

9 938-0296 10 783-06050 11 783-06088-0637

12 783-06448 13 783-06840 14 735-04047

15 726-3046 16 710-05070 17 710-0599

18 731-04591A

19 783-04587D-0691 20 783-04843-0637 21 710-0134

22 757-04145

Part No. Description

735-04048

Hex Flange Bolt, 3/8-16 x .875 Screw, Hd.-lapp, 5/16-18 x .75 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

Seat Safety Switch Seat Jumper Harness (notshown)

Push Mount Cable Tie Spring, Compress., 1.28 x 3.125

Spring, Compress., .68 x 1.065 x .055 Shoulder Screw, 5/16-18 x .437 x .268 Seat Adjustment Lever

Seat Pivot Bracket Switch Retainer Clip Seat Mounting Bracket

Rubber Foot Pad, LH Rubber Foot Pad, RH Ratchet Clip, .250 Tap Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Screw Pan Torx Head, 1/4-20 x .500 Cup Holder

Fender Lift Adjuster Bracket

Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 Seat

Craftsman IViodel 247.288851

Ref.

I Part No.

1 683-04549-0637 2 710-0227 3 710-04683 4 710-0642 5 710-1314A 6 712-0271 7 BS-692236 8 725-0157 9 726-0205 10 731-05628 11 751-10349 12 751-10448B 13 751-10353 14 331877-0869-G5

Descriptien

MufflerShieldAssembly Screw,AB#8-180.500 TapScrew,3/8-161.000 TapScrew,1/4-200.750 Screw,SocketHead,5/16-18x .750 SemsNut,1/4-20

ExhaustGasket CableTie,3/16X.05X 7.4

HoseClamp,.490Dia. Oil DrainSleeve

LowPermeationFuelHose,1/4

BriggsSingleMuffler

LongMufflerDeflector

Engine

Craftsman Model 247.288851

B 54

20/_

Craftsman Model 247.288851

Ref, I Part No.

1 918-04566 2 683-04606 3 683-04684

4 710-1260A

5 712-04065

6 738-0322A

7 956-04015A 8 683-04522 9 683-04612-0637

10 710-0627

11 710-0778

12 718-04261

13 736-0362

14 941-0600

15 647-04035

16 647-04201-0637

17 647-04203A-0637

18 683-04607

19 710-0227 20 710-04484 21 710-0604A 22 710-0809 23 710-0859 24 710-1007 25 710-1266 26 710-1325 27 710-1858A 28 710-3008 29 912-0240 30 712-0241 31 712-04063 32 912-0431 33 712-0700 34 914-Olll 35 914-0209 36 714-04040 37 718-04407 38 720-04028 39 923-3018 40 725-0157 41 725-1644 42 726-0214 43 926-0320 44 731-04602

Dr Assembly, Autodrive Lt-5 Auto-drive Bracket Assembly Idler Bracket Assembly

Tap Screw, 5/16-18 x 0.750

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Shoulder Screw, .625 x .217

Pulley Assembly, Var. Spd. 4.75 Od Belt Keeper Assembly

Variable Bracket Assembly

Hex Screw 5/16-24.750

Tap Screw, 1/4-20 1.500

Bearing Cup

Wash, Flat .330 X 1.25 X .06

Ball Bearing, 17 x 40 x 12.6203 Lvr Assembly, Shft Ped Assembly, Drive, Autodrive Ped Assembly, Cont, Autodrive Bracket Assembly, Pedal, Autodrive

Screw, Ab, #8-18, 0.500

Screw, Tt, 5/16-18, .750 Screw, Tt, 5/16-18, 0.625 Screw, Tt, 1/4-20, 1.250

Hex Hd. Screw, 3/8-16, 2.50

Screw, Ttsems, 3/8-16, 1.500 Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18, 3.50

Screw, Tt, 1/4-20, 1.625, Screw, Tt, 3/8-16 x 1.75

Hex Hd. Screw, 5/16-18, .75

Nut, Jam, 7/16-20 Nut, Hex, 3/8-24 Nut, Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Nut, Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 Nut, Fig, 9/16-18 Pin, Cot, 3/32, 1.0 Pin, Cotter Int- .125 Dia Pin, Cot, Bow-Tie 72 Hub, Pulley, 5/8 Spline

Knob, Shft Bali,Joint

Cable, Tie, 3/16 X .05 X 7.4

Switch, Spring, Short

Cap, Push 5/8 Plate, Insulator Nut

Sleeve, .758 X .821 X 3.3125

Description

Ref, I Part No,

45 731-04604 46 731-06330

47 731-06894 48 732-04488

49 732-04612

50 732-04616B 51 732-04764

52 732-0716D

53 735-0239 54 735-0662

55 936-0169

56 936-0185 57 738-0372B

58 738-04091A

59 741-0495 60 741-3065B

61 747-05188

62 747-05243 63 747-05251A

64 747-05415

65 948-0334

66 750-04456 67 750-0566A

68 954-04208 69 954-0467A

70 956-04002

71 756-04224 72 756-04325

73 783-04536B-0637

74 783-04595A 75 783-06278

76 783-06562-0637

77 783-06592A 78 783-06641

79 783-06769

80 783-06807 81 725-04363

82 17962

83 634-04641-0961 84 634-04369-4042

85 934-0255

86 734-1729 87 736-0242

-- 925-04082

Description

Sleeve, .758 X .821 X 2.4375

Plug, Deck Hole, 7/8 Shift Plate Bearing Spring, Ext, .38 Od X 3.25 Lg Spring, Extn, .70 Dia X 12.00 Lg Spring, Extn, .97 Od X 6.18 Lg Spring, Extn, .56 X 12.05 x .068 Spring, Extn, .59 Od X 4.00 Lg Pad, Foot, 4.0 Long

Pad, Cont

Wash, Lock, 3/8, Regular Duty Wash, Flat, .375 X .738 X .063

Spacer, Shoulder, 1.00 X .38 X .38 Screw, Shoulder, A3x.29, Tt, 5/16-18

Bearing, Fig, .630 Idx .695 Od X .60 Bearing, Hex Fig, .628 Id, Split

Rod, Brake, Lt-5 Trans Rod, Shift, Lt-5 Stretch 46"

Rod, Adj, Idlr, 3/8 Rod, Trans, Footpedal Bypass Spacer, T-Axle .68 Spacer, .260 X .372 X 1.420 Lg Spacer, .260 X .375 X 1.030 Lg Belt, V Typ, 51X 40.9 Lg Poly Belt, V Typ, 51,90.80, Poly Pulley, Idlr, Flat 7.25 Od Pulley, Idlr, Flat 2.75 Od Pulley, Idlr, V-Type X 3.06 Bracket, Ped, Support Lt-5 Bracket, Shft, Adj

Pit, Bracket, Reinforcement Bracket, Ped, Frame Rh Bracket, Idlr, Dbl Autodrive

Bracket, Supt, Pedal Stap Bracket, Idlr, Center Dbl

Pedal Stop Plate Interlock Switch

Switch Plate

Wheel Assembly, 18 x 9.5 x 8 Sq. Sh. Rim Assembly

Valve Stem

Tire, 18x9.5 x8 Sq. Sh.

Bell Washer, .340 x .872 x .060

Wiring Harness (NotShown)

Craftsman IViodel 247.288851

17"

/51 21

Craftsman Model 247.288851

7 8

9 10

11 12

13 14 15 16

17 18

19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27

28 29

618-04865A 683-0254B

631-04460

683-04511

683-04525 683-04704 710-0347

710-04484 710-0514 710-0528

710-0599

710-0642 710-0778

710-1003 710-3005 710-3178

712-0229 712-04063

712-04065 712-0417A 712-04243 712-0641

714-04043 714-0470 717-04074 721-04041 731-06496

732-0384 732-04652 732-04773 732-04871 734-04155

735-0271A 736-0119

Spdl Asm:Pul 6.93 Dia W/O Zerk

Brkt Asm:Deck:Hngr Lh Lt

Chute Deflector Assembly

Bra ke Asm:Deck:42/46

Brake Asm:Deck:46" Deck Asm:46t:2w Hhcs:3/8-16:l.75:G rS:Std

Scr:Tt:5/16-18:.750:Hxindwsh

Hhcs:3/8-16:l.00:G rS:Std Hhcs:5/16-18:l.25:GrS:Std

Scr:Tt:l/4-20:0.500:Hxindwsh

Scr:Tt:l/4-20:0.750:Hxindwsh

Scr:Tt:l/4-20:l.500:Hxindwsh Scr:B:#10-16:0.625:Hxindwsh:Sp

Hhcs:3/8-16:l.25:G rS:Std Bolt:Crg:3/8-16:0.75:Grl

Nut:Push:3/8 Nut:Flglk:5/16-18:GrfiNylon

Nut:Flglk:3/8-16:Grf:Nylon Nut:Fig:5/8-18

Nut:Flxlk:1/2-13 Nut:Hex:M16-1.5 Din 936

Pin:Cot:Bow-Tie 91 Pin:Cot:Split:l/8xl.25

Gea r:Deck:Adj Adap:Water Nozzle Cvr:Belt:Universal

Spr:Extn:.62 Dia X 6.12 Lg Spr:Comp:.70 Od X 2.06 Lg Spr:Torsn:.992 I.D X 1.17 O.D

Spr:Extn:l.00 X 7.1175 X .183 Whl:Deck:5.0 Dia Ball

Bmpr:.62 Dia X .3

Wash:Lock:5/16:Splt:Reg

35 36

37 38 39

4O 41 42 43

44 45 46 47

48 49 5O

51 52 53 54

55 56 57 58 59 6O

61 62 63 64 65

66 67

736-0225 736-0262

736-0344 736-0362 736-0371

737-04003D 738-04162A 738-0754 738-3056

742-04290 747-05011 747-05052 747-05141A

747-05323 747-1116 748-0234

748-04069 750-0258 750-0566A 751B221535

754-04219 756-04129B 711-04847B 732-04372 783-05946 783-06243

783-06368A 783-06981 783-06074A 756-04356 941-0919

750-04936 738-1186A

Wash:Lock:5/8:lnt Tooth Wash:Flat:.385x.870x.092

Wash:Flat:.385 X 1.0 X .030 Wash:Flat:.330xl.250x.060:Hd Wash:Flat:.343 X .880 X .062

Noz:Deck:Water Spcr:Shld r:.8840 X .190

Scr:Shld:.437 Dia. X .54 Shld-Scr- 1/2 Dia X 2.50 Lg.

Blade:Cut:23.25" 2-1n-l:Econ Rod:Keepr:Belt

Rod:Cont:Brake 46" Rod:Lift:Deck:Medium

Rod:Keepr:Belt:42s 46t

Rod:Hndl:Deck Rel .375 Dia Shoulder Spacer

Cup:Pivot:Deck Lift Spcr:.315 X .750 X .375 Lg Spcr:.260 X .372 X 1.030 Lg Clamp:Casing

Belt:V Typ:A Sec X 106.62 Pul:ldlr:4.25"Dia

Hinge Pin

Torsion Spring

Brkt:ldlr:Piv:46 Brkt:Cbl:Deck Engage Brkt:Guard:Belt:4.25 Pulley

Brkt:ldlr:46" Lh Chute Bracket

Deck Pulley, 6.93 DIA Ball Bearing, .7871D X 1.85 ODX.551

Spacer, .792 X 1.060 X 1.860 LG Spindle Shaft, 6.05 LG.

Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288851

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1036 EMiSSiONS LABEL

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Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288851

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

104 _lO50 61__,

127 (_'

, 1266 _ ;_" ;_

987 4_b

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

691 _'7//'

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

1022

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Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288851

Ref.

I Part No.

NO,

1 794128

2 399265 3 391086s

4 697188 5 796026

7 794114 9 697109

11 794683 12 697110 13 793988

15 690946

16 797579 20 795387 22 692125

23 698281 24 796335 25 795858

795877

26 794126

794127 27 698469 28 795861

29 794122 32 791118 33 792868 34 791935 35 691279

36 691279 37 699882 42 499586 43 691968

45 690564 46 793880 48 795446 50 796180

51 692137 51A 794312 53 690227

54 691148 78 691693 94 793610 95 690718

Description

Cylinder Assembly Bushing/Seal Kit (Magneto Side)

Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) Sump-Engine Head-Cylinder Gasket-Cylinder Head

Gasket-Breather

Tube-Breather

Gasket-Crankcase Screw (Cylinder Head)

Plug-Oil Drain Crankshaft

Seal-Oil (PTO Side) Screw (Crankcase Cover/Sump) Flywheel

Key-Flywheel (Steel) Piston Assembly (Standard) Piston Assembly (020" Oversize) Ring Set (Standard) Ring Set (.020" Oversize)

Lock-Piston Pin Pin-Piston

Rod-Connecting Screw (Connecting Rod)

Valve-Exhaust Valve-Intake

Spring-Valve (Intake) Spring-Valve (Exhaust)

Guard-Flywheel Keeper-Valve Slinger-Governor/Oil

Tappet-Va Ive

Camshaft Short Block Manifold-Intake

Gasket-Intake Gasket-Intake Stud (Carburetor) Screw (Intake Manifold) Screw (Flywheel Guard)

Kit-Idle Mixture Screw (Throttle Valve)

Ref,

I Part No, Description

No,

98 695408

104 694918 105 696136 108 695419 117 796251

118 791406 121 796184 125 796587 127 690727

130 792747 131 792765 133 694914 135 698780

137 698781 141 792777 146 691639 186 794873

187 791805 187A 791806 187B 791744 188 691693

192 691986 202 691841 209 692208 216 691840

217 695409 222 694042 227 691374 232 691842

238 691843 240 394358s 265 691024 267 794904

276 695410 304 798670 305 697102 305A 793376

305B 795891

306 794953 307 691693

309 693551

Kit-Idle Speed Pin-Float Hinge

Valve-Float Needle Valve-Choke Jet-Main (Standard)

Jet-Main (High Altitude) Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

Carburetor Plug-Welch

VaIve-Th rottle Kit-Throttle Shaft Float-Carburetor Tube-Fuel Transfer

Gasket-Float Bowl Kit-Choke Shaft

Key-Timing Hose-Connector (Intake Manifold)

Line-Fuel (Formed) (Cut to Length) Line-Fuel (Formed) (21") (Cut to Length) Line-Fuel (Formed) (14") (Cut to Length)

Screw (Control Bracket) Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Link-Mechanical Governor Spring-Governor (Green)

Link-Choke Spring-Choke Return

Bracket-Control Lever-Governor Control

Spring-Governor Link Cap-Valve

Filter-Fuel Clamp-Casing

Screw (Casing Clamp) Washer-Sealing

Housing-Blower Screw (Blower Housing) (1/4-20x1.14) Screw (Blower Housing) (1/4-20x.68) Screw (Blower Housing) (Blower Housing to

Elbow) Shield-Cylinder Screw (Cylinder Shield)

Motor-Starter

Craftsman Engine Model 331877-0869-G5 For Model 247.288851

Ref,

I Part No. Description

No,

310 690323 311 497608

324 796309 333 795315 334 691061 337 491055s

358 796187 404 691691 415 794129 415A 794903

431 799043 445 793569 462 691261 474 696459

503 691532

505 691251

510 693699

513 692024

523 699908

524 691032

525 697184

552 697144

562 691119

579 691029

584 794682 601 791850

614 691620 616 692012 617 692138

633 699813 634 698779

635 691909

654 690958 684 697157

691 692407 697 791680

718 690959

729 691224

741 697128

750 790832

757 793242

758 793763

Screw (Starter Motor) Brush Set

Screen/Cup Assembly

Armature-Magneto

Screw (Magneto Armature) Plug-Spark Gasket Set-Engine

Washer (Governor Crank)

Plug (Cover/Retainer) Plug (Intake Manifold)

Elbow-Intake Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge

Washer (Starter Cable) Alternator

Strap-Starter Nut (Governor Control Lever) Drive-Sta rter

Clutch-Drive Dipstick

Seal-Dipstick Tube

Tube-Dipstick

Bushing-Governor Crank Screw (Governor Control Lever)

Nut (Starter Cable) Cover-Breather Passage Hose-Clamp (Green)

Pin-Cotter (Governor Crank) Crank-Governor

Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold) (Red) Seal-Choke/Throttle (Choke Shaft)

Spring/Seal Assembly Boot-Spark Plug

Nut (Carburetor) Screw (Breather Passage Cover)

Seal-Governor Shaft Screw (Drive Cap)

Pin-Locating Clip-Wire Gear-Timing

Screw (Oil Pump Cover) Link-Counterweight Counterweight

Ref,

No,

759 697392 773 796448

783 693713 789 698329 797 693167 801 691283

802 691286 830 691095 842 691031 847 790442

850 100106 851 692424 868 690968 877 790544

883 692236 914 697551 943 690589 947 699915

964 799159 965 499613 967 793685 968 795757

975 699502 987 698777 1005 796084 1017 796981

1022 272475s 1023 797421 1024 794644 1026 692003

1027 492932s 1029 691751 1034 690822

1036

1040 1044

1051 1058 1059 1090

I Part No,

Pin-Counterweight Retainer (Fuel Pump)

Gear-Pinion Harness-Wiring

Nut (Brush Retainer) Cap-Drive Cap-End

Stud-Rocker Arm Seal-O Ring (Dipstick Tube)

Dipstick/Tube Assembly Sealant-Liquid

Terminal-Spark Plug Seal-Valve

Wire/Connector-Alternator Gasket-Exhaust

Screw (Rocker Cover) Seal-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover)

Solenoid-Fuel Cap-Connector

Cover-Oil Pump Filter-Pre Cleaner

Cover-Air Cleaner Bowl-Fuel

Seal-Throttle Shaft Fan-Flywheel

Screen-Oil Pump Gasket-Rocker Cover

Cover-Rocker Pump-Oil

Rod-Push (Intake)

692011

Label-Emissions (Available from a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer)

698368 698139

691265 276344 698516 691293

Rod-Push (Exhaust) Filter-Oil

Arm-Rocker Guide-Push Rod

Plate-Trim Screw (Flywheel)

Ring-Retaining Operator's Manual

Kit-Screw/Washer (Alternator) Retainer-Brush

Description

Craftsman Engine Model 331877=0869=G5 For Model 247.288851

Ref,

I Part No. Description

No,

1091 691333 1095 794152

1119 691183 1127 695407 1139 796449

1263 697124 1264 697104 1265 794151 1266 691917

1270 793243

1329

1330 276781

331877- 0869-G5

Cap-Limiter Gasket Set-Valve

Screw (Alternator) Screw (Float Bowl)

Washer (Fuel Pump)

Reed-Breather

Screw (Breather Reed) Support-Blower Housing Seal-O Ring (Intake Elbow) (Red)

Plug-AVS Counterweight

Replacement Engine

Repair Manual

EngineGasketSet ValveGasketSet

CarburetorOverhaulKit

KeyNo.358 KeyNo.1095 KeyNo.121

Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and

Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Mainte- nance Instructions. The following categories are used:

Moderate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time. Intermediate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time. Extended: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions

Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years. The Air index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. The

lower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.

After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period

On Engine Emissions Compliance Label

After July 1, 2000 certain Sears Brands Management Corporation engines will be certified to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours. For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.

This is a generic representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine.

FAMILYYBSXS.3192VA 274812

GDOC-100182Rev.B

(Thispageapplicableinthe U.S.A.andCanadaonly.)

Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD)

and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)

Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)

EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYCOVERAGEISAPPLICABLETOCERTI- FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDINCALIFORNIAIN1995ANDTHEREAF- TER,WHICHAREUSEDINCALIFORNIA,ANDTOCERTIFIEDMODEL

California and United States Emission

TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARD),U.S.EPAand Searsare pleased toexplainthe EmissionControlSystemWarrantyon yourmodelyear2000and latersmalloff-roadengine(SORE).InCalifornia,newsmalloff-roadengines mustbe designed,builtandequippedto meettheState'sstringentanti-smog

standards.Elsewherein theUnitedStates,newnon-road,spark-ignition enginescertifiedformodelyear1997and latermustmeetsimilarstandardsset forthbythe U.S.EPA.Searsmustwarranttheemissioncontrolsystemonyour

YEAR1997ANDLATERENGINESWHICHAREPURCHASEDANDUSED

ELSEWHEREINTHEUNITEDSTATES(ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001 IN

CANADA).

Control Defects Warranty Statement

enginefortheperiodsoftime listedbelow,providedtherehasbeennoabuse,

neglector impropermaintenanceofyoursmalloff-roadengine.Youremis- sioncontrolsystemincludespartssuchasthecarburetor,aircleaner,ignition system,mufflerandcatalyticconverter.Also includedmaybeconnectorsand

otheremissionrelatedassemblies.Wherea warrantableconditionexists,Sears will repairyoursmalloff-roadengineat nocostto youincludingdiagnosis,parts

andlabor.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage

Smalloff-roadenginesarewarrantedrelativeto emissioncontrolpartsdefects fora periodof one year,subjecttoprovisionsset forthbelow.Ifanycovered

Owner's Warranty

Asthe smalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsiblefor theperformanceof therequiredmaintenancelistedin yourOperatingand MaintenanceInstruc-

tions.Searsrecommendsthatyouretainallyourreceiptscoveringmaintenance onyoursmalloff-roadengine,butSearscannotdenywarrantysolelyforthe lackofreceiptsorfor yourfailureto ensuretheperformanceof allscheduled maintenance.As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe

awarethatSearsmaydenyyouwarrantycoverageifyoursmalloff-roadengine ora parthasfaileddueto abuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceor unap-

parton yourengineis defective,the partwillbe repairedorreplacedbySears.

Responsibilities

provedmodifications.Youare responsibleforpresentingyoursmalloff-road engineto an AuthorizedSearsServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.The

undisputedwarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedina reasonableamountof time,notto exceed30days.Ifyouhaveany questionsregardingyourwarranty

rightsandresponsibilities,youshouldcontacta SearsService Representative at 1-800-469-4663.Theemissionwarrantyisa defectswarranty.Defectsare

judgedonnormalengineperformance.Thewarrantyis notrelatedtoan in-use emissiontest.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions

ThefollowingarespecificprovisionsrelativetoyourEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage.ItisinadditiontotheSearsenginewarrantyfornon-regulated

enginesfoundintheOperatingand MaintenanceInstructions.

1. WarrantedParts Coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonlytothe parts listedbelow(the

emissioncontrolsystemsparts)tothe extentthese partswere presenton

the enginepurchased.

a. FuelMeteringSystem

• Cold start enrichmentsystem

• Carburetorand internalparts

• FuelPump

b. AirlnductionSystem

• Air cleaner

• Intakemanifold

c. IgnitionSystem

• Sparkplug(s)

• Magnetoignitionsystem

d. CatalystSystem

• Catalyticconverter

• Exhaustmanifold

• Air injectionsystemor pulsevalve

e. MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystems

• Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalves andswitches

• Connectorsandassemblies

2. Lengthof Coverage Searswarrantsto the initialownerand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat

the WarrantedPartsshallbefreefromdefectsin materialsandworkman-

shipwhich causedthefailure ofthe WarrantedPartsfor aperiodofone yearfromthedatethe engineis deliveredtoa retailpurchaser.

Inthe USAandCanada,a 24hourhotline, 1-800-469-4663,hasa menuofpre-recordedmessagesofferingyouenginemaintenanceinformation.

3. NoCharge Repairorreplacementof anyWarrantedPartwill beperformedat no

chargeto the owner,includingdiagnosticlaborwhichleadsto the determinationthata WarrantedPartisdefective,ifthe diagnosticwork is

performedatanAuthorizedSearsServiceDealer.Foremissionswarranty

servicecontact yournearestAuthorizedSearsServiceDealeras listed in the "YellowPages"under"Engines,Gasoline,""GasolineEngines,""Lawn

Mowers,"orsimilarcategory.

4. Claimsand CoverageExclusions

Warrantyclaimsshall befiled in accordancewiththe provisionsofthe SearsEngineWarrantyPolicy.Warrantycoverageshallbeexcludedfor failuresof WarrantedPartswhichare notoriginal Searspartsor because ofabuse,neglector impropermaintenanceassetforth inthe Sears

EngineWarrantyPolicy.Searsis notliableto coverfailuresof Warranted Partscausedby theuse of add-on,non-original,or modifiedparts.

5. Maintenance

AnyWarrantedPartwhichis notscheduledforreplacementas required

maintenanceor whichis scheduledonlyfor regularinspectionto the effect

of"repairorreplaceasnecessary"shallbe warrantedasto defectsfor the warrantyperiod.AnyWarrantedPartwhichis scheduledfor replacement asrequiredmaintenanceshallbewarrantedasto defectsonlyforthe

periodoftime up tothefirstscheduledreplacementfor that part.Any replacementpart that isequivalentin performanceanddurabilitymay

beusedin the performanceof anymaintenanceor repairs.Theowneris responsibleforthe performanceof allrequiredmaintenance,asdefinedin

the SearsOperatingand MaintenanceInstructions.

6. ConsequentialCoverage

Coveragehereundershallextendtothefailure ofanyenginecomponents causedbythe failureofanyWarrantedPartstill underwarranty.

GD0C-100188Rev.B

FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

MTDConsumerGroupInc,the UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),and,forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explaintheemission(evaporativeand/orexhaust)controlsystem(ECS)warrantyonyouroutdoor2006

andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengineandequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)InCalifornia,newoutdoorequipmentenginesmustbedesigned,builtand equippedtomeetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards(inotherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built,andequippedto meet theU.S.EPAsmalloff-road,sparkignitionengineregulations.MTDConsumerGroupIncmustwarrantthe ECSonyouroutdoorequipmentengineforthe periodof timelistedbelowprovidedtherehasbeennoabuse,neglector impropermaintenanceofoutdoorequipmentengine.

YourECSmayincludepartssuchas thecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fueltanks,fuel lines,fuelcaps,valves,canisters, filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.

Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDConsumerGroupIncwill repairyouroutdoorequipmentengineat nocost toyouincludingdiagnosis,partsand labor.

MAN UFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Thisemissioncontrolsystemis warrantedfortwo years. Ifanyemission-relatedpartonyour outdoorequipmentengineis defective,the partwill berepairedor replacedby MTDCONSUMERGROUPINC.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asthe outdoorequipmentengineowner,youareresponsiblefor performanceofthe requiredmaintenancelistedinyourowner'smanual.MTDConsumerGroup Increcommendsthatyouretainallreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyouroutdoorequipmentengine,butMTDConsumerGroupInccannotdeny warrantysolely forthe lackof receipts.

Asthe outdoorequipmentengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDConsumerGroupInc maydenyyouwarrantycoverageifyour outdoorequipment engineor a parthas faileddue toabuse,neglect,or impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.

Youare responsibleforpresentingyouroutdoorequipmentengineto MTDConsumerGroupInc'sdistributioncenterorservicecenteras soon asthe problem exists.Thewarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedin a reasonableamountoftime, nottoexceed30 days.If youhavea questionregardingyourwarrantycoverage, youshouldcontactthe MTDConsumerGroupIncService Departmentat 1-800-800-7310orviaemailathttp://support.mtdproducts.com

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

MTDConsumerGroupIncwarrantstothe ultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthattheoutdoorequipmentengineis: Designed,built and equipped soasto conformwithall applicableregulations;andfreefromdefects in materialsandworkmanshipthatcausethe failureof a warrantedparttobe identicalin all materialrespectstothatpartas describedin MTDConsumerGroup Inc'sapplicationforcertification.

Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatetheoutdoorequipmentengineis deliveredto anultimatepurchaserorfirst placedintoservice.Thewarrantyperiodistwo years.

Subjecttocertainconditionsand exclusionsasstated below,the warrantyonemission-relatedparts is asfollows:

1. Anywarrantedpartthat is notscheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceinthewritteninstructionssupplied,iswarrantedforthe warrantyperiod statedabove.Ifthe part fails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,thepartwill berepairedor replacedbyMTDConsumerGroupIncaccordingto subsection (4)below.Anysuchpart repairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedforthe remainderof the period.

2. Anywarrantedpartthat is scheduledonlyfor regularinspectionin the writteninstructionssuppliedis warrantedforthe warrantyperiodstatedabove.Anysuch partrepairedor replacedunderwarrantywill bewarrantedforthe remainingwarrantyperiod.

3. Anywarrantedpartthat is scheduledforreplacementas requiredmaintenancein thewritten instructionssuppliediswarrantedforthe periodoftimebeforethe firstscheduledreplacementdatefor that part.Ifthe partfails beforethefirst scheduledreplacement,the partwill berepairedor replacedbyMTDConsumer GroupIncaccordingto subsection(4)below.Anysuchpartrepairedor replacedunderwarrantywill bewarrantedfor the remainderofthe periodpriorto the firstscheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

4. Repairor replacementof anywarrantedpart underthe warrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedat awarrantystationatno chargetothe owner.

5. Notwithstandingthe provisionsherein,warrantyservicesorrepairswill beprovidedatallof ourdistributioncentersthatarefranchisedtoservicethe subject enginesor equipment.

6. Theoutdoorequipmentengineownerwill notbe chargedfordiagnosticlaborthat isdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosisof adefective,emission-relatedwar- rantedpart, providedthatsuchdiagnosticworkis performedata warrantystation.

7. MTDConsumerGroupIncisliablefor damagestootherengineor equipmentcomponentsproximatelycausedby a failureunderwarrantyof anywarranted part.

8. Throughoutthe off-roadengineand equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,MTDConsumerGroupIncwill maintainasupplyofwarrantedpartssufficientto meetthe expecteddemandfor suchparts.

9. Anyreplacementpartmaybe usedintheperformanceof anywarrantymaintenanceor repairsand mustbeprovidedwithoutchargetotheowner.Suchusewill notreducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc.

10.Add-onor modifiedpartsthatarenotexemptedbythe Air ResourcesBoardmaynot beused.Theuseofany non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpartsby the ultimatepurchaserwillbe groundsfor disallowingawarrantyclaims.MTDConsumerGroupIncwill notbe liableto warrantfailuresofwarrantedpartscaused

bythe useof a non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpart.

WARRANTED PARTS:

Therepairor replacementofanywarrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemaybeexcludedfromsuchwarrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Incdemonstratesthatthe outdoorequipmentenginehasbeenabused,neglected,orimproperlymaintained,and thatsuchabuse,neglect,or impropermainte-

nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementofthe part.Thatnotwithstanding,anyadjustmentof a componentthat hasa factoryinstalled, andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdeviceisstill eligiblefor warrantycoverage.Further,the coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonlyto partsthat were presentontheoff-roadengineand equipmentpurchased.

Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsarecovered(if applicable): (1)FuelMeteringSystem

• Coldstartenrichmentsystem(softchoke)

• Carburetorandinternalparts(orfuel injectionsystem)

• Fuelpump

• Fueltank

(2)Air InductionSystem

• Aircleaner

• Intakemanifold

(3) IgnitionSystem

• Sparkplug(s)

• Magnetoignitionsystem

(4) ExhaustSystem

• Catalyticconverter

• SAI(Reedvalve)

(5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem

• Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalvesand switches

• Connectorsandassemblies

(6) EvaporativeControl

• Fuelhose

• Fuelhoseclamps

• Tetheredfuel cap

• Carboncanister

• Vapor lines

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