Craftsman 247.203770, 247.203771 Operator's Manual
perator's
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T1200 LAWN TRACTOR
420cc, Variation Speed
42" Deck
Model No. 247.203770
• Espanol, P. 36
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.769-09487
For answers to your questions about
this product, call:
1-888-331-4569
CraftsmanTractorHelpLine
7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.
(November19,2013)
Warranty Statement .......................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 3
Slope Gauge ..................................................................... 8
Assembly ........................................................................... 9
Operation ........................................................................ 11
Service and Maintenance .............................................. 17
Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 28
Trou bleshooting .............................................................. 29
Espa_ol ............................................................................ 36
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,allnon-expendablepartsofthis ridingequipmentarewarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor
workmanship.Adefectivenon-expendablepartwill receivefreein-homerepairor replacementif repairisunavailable.
BATTERYLIMITEDWARRANTY
FOR90 DAYSfromthe dateof purchase,thebattery(anexpendablepart)of this ridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor
workmanship.Anewbatterywillbesuppliedfreeofcharge.Youare responsibleforthe laborcostofbatteryinstallation.
ADDITIONALLIMITEDWARRANTIES
inthefollowingadditionalwarranties,youare responsibleforthelaborcostofpartinstallationafterthesecondyearfromthe dateof purchase.
FORFiVEYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,theframeof thisridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialorworkmanship.A
newframewillbe suppfiedfreeof charge.
FORTENYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thefrontaxleofthisridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor workmanship.
A newfrontaxlewillbe suppliedfreeofcharge.
FORASLONGASITiSUSEDbytheoriginalownerafterthetenthyearfromthedateofpurchase,thecastironfrontaxle(ifequipped)of thisriding
equipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Withproofofpurchase,anewcastironfrontaxlewillbesuppliedfreeofcharge.
WARRANTYSERVICE
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfree repairor replacement,call 1-888-331-4569or visitthe web site:www.craftsman.com
inall casesabove,ifpartrepairor replacementis impossible,the ridingequipmentwillbe replacedfreeofchargewiththesameor anequivalent
model.
All oftheabovewarrantycoverageis voidifthis ridingequipmentiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableparts(exceptbattery)thatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto blades,spark
plugs,air cleaners,belts,andoilfilters.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.
Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.
• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,or improperoperationormaintenance.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto damagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityofthe
ridingequipment,impactingobjectsthat bendthe frame,axleassemblyorcrankshaft,orover-speedingthe engine.
Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,failuretousethepropergradeand amountofengineoil,failureto keepthedeckclearofflammabledebris,orfailuretomaintainthe
ridingequipmentaccordingto theinstructionscontainedin the operator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedor oxidized(stale).ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrands ManagementCor
_oration,Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
© SearsBrands,LLC 2
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber,
anddateof purchaseabove.
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafety instructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthis manual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failuretocomplywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessorerror onthe partoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
CALiFORNiA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehidecomponents
containoremit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontain leadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto the StateofCaliforniatocausecancerand
reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
GENERAL OPERATION
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin
asafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperatethismachine.Children14
yearsold andovershouldreadandunderstandtheoperationinstructions
andsafetyrulesinthismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent.
Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders,
helpers,childrenandpetsatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileitisin
operation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Remove
allstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeignobjectswhichcould
bepickedupandthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobjectscancauseserious
personalinjury.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,
sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainst
awall orobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback
towardtheoperator.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Loosefitting clothesandjewelrycanbecaughtinmovableparts.Never
operatethis machineinbarefeetorsandals.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollow thewarningsandinstructionsin
thismanualandonthemachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Beawareof themowerandattachmentdischargedirectionanddonotpoint
itat anyone.Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentire
grasscatcherinitsproperplace.
Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthecuttingdeck.
Contactwiththe blade(s)canamputatehandsandfeet.
Amissingordamageddischargecovercancausebladecontactorthrown
objectinjuries.
Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,orroadsandwhilenot
cuttinggrass.
Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.Thismachineis
not intendedforuseonanypublicroadway.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
Nevercarrypassengers.
Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.Backupslowly.Alwayslook
downandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingtoavoidaback-overaccident.
Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoiderratic
operationandexcessivespeed.
Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwait untilthe
blade(s)cometo acompletestopbeforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptying
grass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassordebris,ormakingany
adjustments.
Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoffblade(s),set
parkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeybeforedismounting.
Useextracarewhenloadingor unloadingthemachineintoa trailerortruck.
Thismachineshouldnotbedrivenupordownramp(s),becausethemachine
couldtipover,causingseriouspersonalinjury.Themachinemustbepushed
manuallyonramp(s)to loadorunloadproperly.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch.
Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlowhangingtree
branches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor
pulledfromthemachine,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.
Disengageallattachmentclutchesanddepressthebrakepedalcompletely
beforeattemptingtostartengine.
Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidentialgrassofaheightnomore
than10".Donotattempttomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,
pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleavesmaycontacttheengine
exhaustand/orbuilduponthemowerdeckpresentingapotentialfire
hazard.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthismachinebythe
machinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowallinstructions
providedwiththeapprovedaccessoryorattachment.Foralistofapproved
accessoriesandattachments,call1-888-331-4569.
Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,areinvolvedina
largepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotect
themselvesandothersfromseriousinjury.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrolandtip-overaccidentswhichcan
resultinsevereinjuryordeath.Allslopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannotback
uptheslopeorif youfeeluneasyonit, do notmowit.
Foryoursafety,usetheSlopeGuideincludedaspartofthismanualto measure
slopesbeforeoperatingthis machineonaslopedorhillyarea.If theslopeisgreater
than15degreesasshownonthe SlopeGuide,donotoperatethis machineonthat
areaorseriousinjurycouldresult.
Do:
Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exerciseextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Useslowspeed.Choosealowenoughspeedsettingsothatyouwill nothave
tostoporshiftwhileontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven
thoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachineingear
whengoingdownslopestotakeadvantageof enginebrakingaction.
Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsor
counterweightstoimprovestability.
Useextracarewith grasscatchersorotherattachments.Thesecanchange
thestabilityofthemachine.
Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Donotmakesudden
changesinspeedordirection.Rapidengagementorbrakingcouldcause
thefrontofthe machineto lift andrapidlyflip overbackwardswhichcould
causeseriousinjury.
Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethe
blade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.
Do Not:
Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary;then,turnslowlyandgradually
downhill,if possible.
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments.Themowercould
suddenlyturnoverira wheelisovertheedgeofacliff,ditch,orifanedge
cavesin.
Donottry tostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootontheground.
Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.
Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
Donotattempttocoastdownhill.Over-speedingmaycausetheoperatorto
losecontrolofthe machineresultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
Donottow heavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,lawn
roller,etc.)onslopesgreaterthan5 degrees.Whengoingdownhill,the
extraweighttendstopushthetractorandmaycauseyoutoloosecontrol
(e.g.tractormayspeedup,brakingandsteeringabilityarereduced,
attachmentmayjack-knifeandcausetractorto overturn).
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Theydonot
understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsaw
them.
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinwatchfulcareofaresponsible
adultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturnmachineoff ifachildentersthearea.
Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddownforsmallchildren.
Nevercarrychildren,evenwith theblade(s)shutoff.Theymayfall offandbe
seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees
orotherobjectsthat mayblockyourvisionofa childwhomayrunintothe
machine.
Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwaysdisengagethecuttingblade(s)before
shiftinginto Reverse.Ifequipped,the"ReverseCautionMode"(blades
operatewhilemachineridesinreverse)shouldnotbe usedwhenchildrenor
othersarearound.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom
ahotmuffler.
Removekeywhenmachineis unattendedto preventunauthorized
operation.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children14and
overshouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin
thismanualandonthemachineandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
TOWING
Towonlywith a machinethathasahitchdesignedfortowing.Donotattach
towedequipmentexceptat thehitchpoint.
Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.
Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
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Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycauselossof tractionand
lossofcontrol.
Alwaysuseextracautionwhentowingwith amachinecapableof making
tight turns(e.g."zero-turn"ride-onmower).Makewideturnstoavoid
jack-knifing.
Travelslowlyandallowextradistanceto stop.
Donotcoastdownhill.
SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorproperty damageuseextremecarein handling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwith aplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzlein contactwith therimof thefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.Allow
engineto coolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof grass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes
dryerorothergasappliances.
Allowamachineto coolat leastfiveminutesbeforestoring.
General Service
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorless,anddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertaintheblade(s)andall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometocompletestopwithin
approximately(5)fivesecondsafteroperatingthebladedisengagement
control.Ifthebladesdonotstopwithinthethistimeframe,yourmachine
shouldbeservicedprofessionallybyaSearsorotherqualifiedservicedealer.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyasitissubjectedtowearduringnormal
operation.Adjustandserviceasrequired.
Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsfor
propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade(s)for damage(e.g.,excessive
wear,bent,cracked).Replacetheblade(s)with theoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,listedinthismanual.Useof parts
whichdonotmeettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!
Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduseextra
cautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight to besuretheequipmentisinsafe
workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith thesafetyinterlocksystemorothersafetydevices.Check
theirproperoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wire(s)andgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemachinefor
anydamage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperating.
Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsorrepairsto the machinewhilethe
engineis running.
Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoveraresubjecttowear
anddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectsto be
thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,
listedinthis manual.Useof partswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment
specificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protectthe
environment.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful
Lifeof seven(7)years,or 270hoursofoperation.AttheendoftheAverage
UsefulLife,buyanewmachineorhavethemachineinspectedannuallyby
aSearsorotherqualifiedservicedealertoensurethat allmechanicaland
safetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodo
socanresultin accidents,injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,donot modify engineinany way.Tampering
with thegovernorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseitto
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting of engine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS
Engineswhicharecertified to complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),
SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestor meetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(if any).
Ifasparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking order
bythe operator.Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapplyonfederal lands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough your nearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.
WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
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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.
WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
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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.
(OK)
15° Slope
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(TOO STEEP)
15° Slope
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USETHISSLOPEGAUGETODETERMINE
IFA SLOPEISTOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!
Tochecktheslope,proceedasfollows:
1. Removethis pageandfoldalongthe dashedline.
2. Locatea verticalobject onor behindtheslope (e.g.a pole, building,fence, tree,etc.)
3. Align eithersideof theslopegaugewiththe object(SeeFigure1and Figure2 ).
4. Adjust gaugeupor downuntil the left cornertouchestheslope (SeeFigure1and Figure2).
5.
15°
dashedline
If thereisagap belowthegauge,theslope istoo steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2 above).
Figure2
Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine
on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it. Always mow up and down the face of slopes, never mow across the face of slopes.
IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroffin theengine.However,you
MUSTchecktheoil levelbeforeoperating.RefertotheService& Maintenance
sectionforinstructionsoncheckingtheoillevel.
Attaching the Battery Cables
California Preposition 65
Batteryposts,terminals, andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknown to the Stateof Californiato causecancerand
reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wireto its
terminalfirst, followed bythe NEGATIVE(Black)wire.
Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycablesonyourequipmenthavebeenleft
disconnectedfromtheterminalsatthefactory.Toconnectthe batterycables,
proceedasfollows:
fie?E:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).Thenegativebattery
terminalismarkedNeg.(-).
1. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositivebatteryterminaland
attachtheredcabletothepositivebatteryterminal(+) with theboltand
hexnut.SeeFigure1.
2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthenegativebatteryterminaland
attachtheblackcabletothenegativebatteryterminal(-) with theboltand
hexnut.SeeFigure1.
Shipping BraceRemoval
Makesuretheridingmower'sengineisoff,removetheignitionkey,and
setthe parkingbrakebefore removingthe shipping brace.Refertothe
jOperatonsectonfor nstructonsonhowtosetthe parkng brake.
Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andaccompanyingwarningtagfound
ontherightsideofthemower,betweenthedischargechutedeflectorand
thecuttingdeck.SeeFigure2.
Figure2
Placethedecklift leverinthehighestcuttingposition.Referto Settingthe
CuttingHeightintheOperationsectionof thismanual.
Whilepushingthedischargechutedeflectortowardsthemachinewithyourleft
hand,removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandbygraspingitbetweenyour
thumbandindexfingerandrotatingitclockwise.
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3. Positiontheredrubberbootoverthe positivebatteryterminaltohelp
protectitfromcorrosion.
NOTE:Ifthebatteryisput intoserviceafterthedateshownon topofbattery,
chargethe batteryasinstructedin theService& Maintenancesectionofthis
manualpriortooperatingthetractor.
Theshippingbrace,usedforpackagingpurposesonly,mustberemovedand
discardedbeforeoperatingyour riding mower.
Themowingdeckiscapableof throwingobjects.Failuretooperatethe
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ridingmowerwithout the dischargecoverinthe properoperating position
lcoud resut nser ouspersonanjury and/or property damage.
AttachingTheSteeringWheel
Ifthesteeringwheelforyourtractordidnotcomeattached,thehardwarefor
attachingithasbeenpackedwithinthesteeringwheel,beneaththesteeringwheel
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cap.Carefullypryoffthe steeringwheelcapandremovethehardware.
1. Withthewheelsof thetractorpointingstraightforward,placethesteering
wheeloverthesteeringshaft.
2. Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)overthesteeringwheeland
securewith thehexbolt.SeeFigure3.
3. Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterofthe steeringwheeland
pushdownwarduntilit"clicks"intoplace.
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AttachingTheSeat
NOTE:Forshippingreasons,theseatiseitherfastenedtothetractorseat'spivot
bracketwith a plastictie,ormountedbackwardtothepivotbracket.Ineithercase,
freetheseatfromitsshippingpositionbeingcarefulnottobendorkinkthewiring
harnessandfollowtheinstructionsbelowtoattachit.
Adjustingthe Seat
Toadjustthepositionoftheseat,pull upandholdtheseatadjustmentlever.Slide
theseatforwardorrearwardtothedesiredposition;thenreleasetheadjustment
lever.Makesureseatislockedintopositioninaseat-stopbeforeoperatingthe
tractor.SeeFigure5.
Beforeoperatingthe tractor, makesuretheseatisengagedina seat-stop.
Engagethe parkingbrake.Standbehindthemachineandpull backon seat
until itclicksintoplace.
1. Removethetwo hexscrewsandnutsfromtheseatpivotbracket.
2. Alignthefront holesoftheseatmountingbracketwith theholesintheseat
pivotbracketonyourtractorandsecurewith previouslyremovedhexscrews
andnuts.SeeAinFigure4.
3. Plugthewiring harnessintotheseatsafetyswitchinthebottomoftheseat,
asshownin Bof Figure4.
flO?E:Thetractorwill notoperatewiththewiringharnessdisconnected.
Figure5
TirePressure
Maximumtire pressureunder anycircumstancesis30psi.Equaltire pressure
shouldbe maintainedatall times. Neverexceedthemaximuminflation
)ressureshownonthe sidewallofthe tire.
Therecommendedoperatingtirepressureis:
Approximately10psiforthereartires
Approximately14psiforthefronttires
IMPORTANT:Refertothetiresidewallforexacttiremanufacturer'srecommended
ormaximumpsi.Donotoverinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethecutting
deckto mowunevenly.
Figure4
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H
B
A
C
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D
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G
A ParkingBrakeLever
B Throttle/ChokeControlLever
C IgnitionSwitchModule
D Auto-drivePedal
E DeckLiftLever
NOTE:AnyreferenceinthismanualtotheRIGHTorLEFTsideofthetractorisobservedfromoperator'sseatpositionfacingforward
towardsthefrontoftractor.
CraftsmanTractorsconformto thesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute (ANSI).
F
Rgure6
F PTOLever(BladeEngage)
G CupHolder
H ShiftLever
I SeatAdjustmentLever
J BrakePedal
MeetsANSiSafetyStandards
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ParkingBrakeLever
SeatAdjustmentLever
Tosettheparkingbrake:Fullydepressthebrakepedal.Movethe
parkingbrakeleverintotheparkingbrakeposition.Releasethe
brakepedaltoallowtheparkingbraketo engage.
Toreleasetheparkingbrake:Depressthebrakepedalandmove
theparkingbrakeleveroutofthe ONpositionandintotheOFF
position.Theparkingbrakewill thenbereleased.Releasethe
brakepedal.
NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbesetiftheoperatorleavestheseat
with theenginerunningortheenginewill automaticallyshutoff.
Throttle/chokeControlLever
Thethrottle/chokecontrolleveris locatedonthe
leftsideofthetractor'sdashpanel.Thislever
controlsthespeedoftheengineandwhenpushed
m
m
allthewayforward,thechokecontrolalso.When
setinagivenposition,thethrottlewill maintaina
uniformenginespeed.
IMPORTANT:Whenoperating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, the throttle/choke control lever must
always be in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Ignition Switch Module
Tostarttheengine,insertthekeyintotheignitionswitchandturn
mmmmmmm
SLOW
IM PORTANT: Priortooperatingthe
tractor,refertoboththe"SafetyInterlock
System"and"StartingTheEngine"laterinthis
sectionofthis manualfor detailedinstructions
regardingtheIgnitionSwitchModule.
clockwisetotheSTARTposition.ReleasethekeyintotheNORMAL
MOWINGMODEpositiononcetheenginehasfired.
Tostoptheengine,turn theignitionkeycounterclockwisetothe
STOPposition.
Theseatadjustmentleverislocatedbelowthefront/left of theseat.Thelever
allowsforadjustmentof theforeandaft positionoftheseat.RefertotheAssembly
sectionofthemanualformoredetailedinstructionsforadjustingtheseatposition.
Auto-drivepedal
Thedrivepedalislocatedontheright sideofthetractor,alongtherunningboard.
Depressthedrivepedalforwardandthetractorwillmoveinthedirectionthatthe
shiftleverisengagedin.Tocausethetractortotravelforward,whileata complete
stop,movetheshiftleverintotheForwardposition.Graduallysteponthedrive
pedalandthetractorwill begintomoveforward.TomoveinReverse,follow the
sameprocedureonlymovetheshiftleverintothereverseposition.
Thegroundspeediscontrolledwith thedrivepedal.Thefurtherforwardthatthe
pedalispivoted,thefasterthetractorwilltravel.Thepedalwillreturntoitsoriginal
positionwhenit'snotdepressed.RefertotheOperationsectionofthismanualfor
detailedinstructionsregardingthe drivepedal.
IMPORTAflT:Always set the parking brake when leaving thetractor
unattended.
DeckLiftLever
Foundonyourtractor'srightfender,thedecklift leverisusedto
changetheheightof thecuttingdeck.Touse,movethelevertothe
left, thenplaceinthenotchbestsuitedfor yourapplication.
PTO(Blade Engage)Lever
Foundonthetractor'srightfender,thePTO(bladeengage)lever
isusedto engagepowertothecuttingdeckorother(separately
available)attachments.Tooperate,movetheleveralltheway
forward.Movingthe leverallthewayrearwardintothe PTOOFF
positiondisengagespowertothecuttingdeck/attachment.
flOTE:ThePTO (blade engage) lever must be in the
disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the engine.
CupHolder
Thetractor'scupholderislocatedonthefendertothe left oftheseat.
Shift Lever
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO(Blade
EngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,setparking brake,
stopengineand removekeyto prevent unintendedstarting.
Theshiftleverislocatedontheleft side
ofthefenderandhasthreepositions,
FORWARD,NEUTRALandREVERSE.The
brakepedalmustbedepressedandthe
tractormustnotbeinmotionwhenthe
movingshiftlever.
IMPORTANT:Neverforcetheshift lever.
Doingsomayresultinseriousdamageto
thetractor'stransmission.
REVERSE
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedalislocatedontheleft sideofthelawntractor,alongtherunning
board.Depressthebrakepedaltoengagethediscbrakeandbringthetractortoa
completestop.
NOTE:Thepedalmustbedepressedtostarttheengine.RefertoSafetyInterlock
Switcheslaterin thissectionofthismanual.
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Gasand OilFill-up
Oil
IMPORTAfl#Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil intheengine.However,you
MUSTchecktheoillevelbeforeoperating.Becarefulnottooverfill.
Forinstructionsonhowtochecktheengineoil,refertoCheckingTheEngine0il in
theseparateEngineOperator'sManualincludedwith thistractor.
Gasoline
Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehood.Donotoverfill.
Useextremecarewhenhandling gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelmachineindoorsorwhile the
engineishotor running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesof gnt on.
NOTE:Purchasegasolineinsmallquantities.Donotusegasolineleftoverfromthe
previousseason,to minimizegumdepositsinthefuelsystem.
Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonunleadedgasoline.Forbestresults,fill
thefueltankwith onlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewith apumpsticker
octaneratingof 87orhigher.
Gasohol(upto10%ethylalcohol,90%unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isan
approvedfuel.Othergasoline/alcoholblends,suchasE85,arenotapproved.
MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleadedgasolineblends(upto a
maximumof 15%MTBEbyvolume)areapprovedfuels.Othergasoline/ether
blendsarenotapproved.
Fillfueltankoutdoorsorinwell-ventilatedarea.
Donotoverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillerneckto allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.Allow
engineto coolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
ToAdd Gasoline
1. Turntheengineoffandletenginecoolat least2minutesbeforeremoving
thefuelcap.Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehood.Removethefuel
capbyturningitcounterclockwise.
2. Fillthefueltankwith gasoline.Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30days
old),unleadedgasoline.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
3. Reinstallthefuelcap.
/MPORTAN_Donotoverfillthetank.Filltanktonomorethan 1/2inchbelow
bottomoffiller neckto allowspaceforfuelexpansion.SeeFigure7.
Figure7
Avoid Serious Injury or Death
Goupanddownslopes,notacross.
Avoidsuddenturns.
Donotoperatetheunitwhereit couldsliportip.
Ifmachinestopsgoinguphill,stopbladesandbackdownhillslowly.
Donotmowwhenchildrenorothersarearound.
Nevercarrychildren,evenwith bladesoff.
Lookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking.
Keepsafetydevices(guards,shields,andswitches)inplaceandworking.
Removeobjectsthat couldbethrownbytheblades.
Knowlocationandfunctionofallcontrols.
Besurebladesandenginearestoppedbeforeplacinghandsorfeet near
blades.
Beforeleavingoperator'sposition,stoptractor,disengageblades,engage
parkingbrake,shutengineoff,andremovekey.
Read Operator's Manual
SafetyInterlock System
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedfor safeoperationof thetractor.Ifthis
systemshouldevermalfunction,donotoperatethetractor,Immediatelycontact
1-888-331-4569tohavethesystemserviced.
Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefromstartingunless
theparkingbrakeisengagedandthePTO(BladeEngage)leverisinthe
disengaged(OFF)position.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshutoffthe engineifthe
operatorleavestheseatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshutoffthe engineifthe
operatorleavesthetractor'sseatwiththe PTO(BladeEngage)leverengaged,
regardlessofwhethertheparkingbrakeisengaged.
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Withthe ignitionkeyintheNORMALMOWINGposition,theelectricPTO
(BladeEngage)clutchwillautomaticallyshutoff if thePTO(BladeEngage)
knobismovedintotheengaged(ON)positionwiththedrivepedalin
positionforreversetravel.
Donotoperatethetractor if the interlocksystemismalfunctioning.This
systemwasdesignedfor yoursafetyandprotection.
Engagingthe ParkingBrake
Toengagethe parkingbrake:
1. Fullydepressthe brakepedalandholdit downwith yourfoot.
2. Movethespeedcontrolleverallthewaydownandintotheparkingbrake
position.
3. Releasethebrakepedalto allowtheparkingbraketoengage.
Toreleasethe parkingbrake:
1. Depressthebrakepedalandmovethespeedcontrolleveroutoftheparking
brakepositionandintoadesiredspeed.
NOTE:Thedeckwheelsareananti-scalpfeatureofthedeckandarenotdesigned
tosupporttheweightofthecuttingdeck.RefertoLevelingintheMaintenanceand
Servicesectionof thismanualformoredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
Donotoperatethe tractor ifthe interlocksystemismalfunctioning. This
systemwasdesignedfor your safetyand protection.
NOTE:RefertotheGasolineandOilfill-up instructionsearlierinthissection.
1. Insertthetractorkeyintotheignitionswitch.
2. PlacethePTO(BladeEngage)leverinthedisengaged(OFF)position.
3. Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake.
4. Activatethechokecontrolbymovingthethrottle/chokeleverallthewayup
intothechokeposition.
5. TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition.Aftertheenginestarts,
releasethekey.Itwill returntotheON(orNormalMowing)position.
Setting the Cutting Height
1. Selecttheheightpositionof thecuttingdeckbyplacingthedecklift leverin
anyof thedifferentcuttingheightnotchesontherightsideofthefender.
2. Adjustthedeckwheelssothattheyarebetween1A-inchandY2-inchabove
thegroundwhenthetractorisonasmooth,flat surfacesuchasadriveway.
Toadjust Deck Wheels:
1. Removetheflangelocknutontheshoulderboltsecuringthedeckwheel.
2. Positionthewheeltothedesiredheightaslistedabove.SeeFigure8.
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DoNOTholdthe key in the STARTposition for longer than ten seconds
at atime. Doing so maycause damage to your engine's electric
starter.
6. Aftertheenginestarts,deactivatethechokecontrolandplacethethrottle
controlinthe FASTposition.
NOTE:DoNOTleavethechokecontrolonwhileoperatingthetractor.Doingsowill
resultina"rich"fuelmixtureandcausetheenginetorunpoorly.
Stoppingthe Engine
Ifyou strike aforeign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspectthe
machine for any damage. Repairthe damagebefore restarting and
operating
1. Ifthebladesareengaged,placethePTO(BladeEngage)leverin the
disengaged(OFF)position.
2. TurntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheSTOPposition.
3. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtopreventunintendedstarting.
Driving TheTractor
Figure8
Securetheshoulderboltwith theflangelocknut.
Keephandsandfeet away from the dischargeopeningof the cutting
deck.
Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedandsuddenstops.
Donotleavethe seatofthe tractor without first placingthe PTO(Blade
Engage)leverin the disengaged(OFF)position,depressingthe brakepedal
andengaging the parkingbrake.If leavingthe tractor unattended,also
turn the ignitionkeyoff andremovethe key.
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Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhilebackingup toavoidaback-
overaccident.
Indicator_, ;
Light "v,,"_ z_
Reverse
Push
Button
1. Depressthebrakepedaltoreleasetheparkingbrakeandthen letthepedal
up.
2. MovethethrottleleverintotheFAST(rabbit)position.
3. PlacetheshiftleverineithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition.
IMPORTANT;DoNOTusetheshiftlevertochangethedirectionoftravelwhenthe
tractorisinmotion.Alwaysusethebrakepedalto bringthetractortoacomplete
stopbeforeshifting.
4. Graduallybegintoapplypressureto thedrivepedal.Thefurtherdownthe
pedalispushed,thefasterthetractorwill travelinthedesireddirection
basedonthepositionoftheshiftlever.
5. Thelawntractorisbroughttoastopbyreleasingthedrivepedalandthen
depressingthebrakepedal.
Beforeleavingthe operator'spositionforanyreason,disengagetheblades,
placethe shift leverinneutral,engagethe parkingbrake,shut engineoff
andremovethe key.
Whenstopping the tractor for any reasonwhile on agrasssurface,
always:
I.
Placetheshiftleverinneutral,
2.
Engagetheparkingbrake,
3.
Shutengineoffandremovethekey.Doingsowill minimizethe possibility
ofhavingyourlawn"browned"byhotexhaustfromyourtractor'srunning
engine.
ReverseCautionMode
TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionofthe keyswitchmoduleallowsthetractorto
maneuverinreversewith theblades(PTO)engaged.
NOTE:Mowinginreverseisnotrecommended.
Useextremecautionwhileoperating thetractor inthe REVERSECAUTION
MODE.Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhile backing.Donot
operatethe tractorwhenchildrenorothersare around.Stopthe tractor
immediatelyifsomeoneentersthe area.
Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:
NOTE:TheoperatorMUSTbeseatedinthetractorseat.
1. Starttheengineaspreviouslyinstructedonthepreviouspage.
2. TurnthekeyfromtheNORMALMOWING(Green)positiontotheREVERSE
CAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionofthekeyswitchmodule.SeeFigure9.
3. Pressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,TriangularButton)atthetop,
rightcornerofthe keyswitchmodule.Theredindicatorlightatthetop,left
cornerof thekeyswitchmodulewill beONwhileactivated.SeeFigure9.
Reverse G R
F
Caution
Mode
Position
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
position
J
Figure9
4. Onceactivated(indicatorlight ON),thetractorcanbedrivenin reversewith
thecuttingblades(PTO)engaged.
5. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingtomakesureno
childrenarearound.Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthekeytothe
NORMALMOWINGposition.
TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEwill remainactivateduntil:
a. ThekeyisplacedineithertheNORMALMOWINGpositionor STOP
positionor
b. Theoperatorleavestheseat.
DrivingOnSlopes
Referto theSLOPEGAUGEintheSafetyInstructionssectionofthemanualtohelp
determineslopeswhereyoumayoperatethistractorsafely.
Donotmowoninclineswith aslopein excessof15degrees(ariseof
approximately2-112feet every10feet). Thetractor couldoverturn and
causeseriousinjury.
Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Avoidturnswhendrivingonaslope.Ifaturnmustbemade,turndownthe
slope.Turningupaslopegreatlyincreasesthechanceofarollover.
Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupa slope.Ifit isnecessarytostopwhile
drivingupa slope,start upsmoothlyandcarefullyto reducethepossibility
offlippingthetractoroverbackward.
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Engagingthe Blades
Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowertothecuttingdeckorother
(separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagetheblades,proceedasfollows:
I. Movethethrottle/chokecontrollevertotheFAST(rabbit)position.
2. GraspthePTO(BladeEngage)leverandpivotit allthewayforwardintothe
engaged(ON)position.
3. Keepthethrottleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)positionfor themostefficientuse
ofthecutting deckorother(separatelyavailable)attachments.
NOTE:Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff if thePTOisengagedwith
theshiftleverin positionfor reversetravelwith theignitionkeyintheON
position.
Mulching
Mowing
Tohelpavoid bladecontactorathrown objectinjury,keepbystanders,
helpers,childrenandpetsat least75feetfrom the machinewhile it isin
operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Thefollowinginformationwill behelpfulwhenusingthecuttingdeckwith your
tractor:
Planyour mowing pattern to avoiddischargeof materialstoward roads,
sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainst
awall or obstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback
towardthe operator.
Amulchkitisavailableasanattachment.Mulchingisa processofrecirculating
grassclippingsrepeatedlybeneaththecuttingdeck.Theultra-fineclippingsare
thenforcedbackintothe lawnwheretheyactasanaturalfertilizer.
Amulchkitcanbepurchasedthroughtheretaillocationinwhichyoupurchased
thistractor.Formoreinformation,simplycontactSearsat 1-888-331-4569.
Usingthe DeckLift Lever
Toraisethecuttingdeck,movethedecklift leverto theleft,thenplaceitinthe
notchbestsuitedfor yourapplication.Referto SettingTheCuttingHeightearlierin
thissection.
Donotmowat highgroundspeed,especiallyira mulchkitorgrasscollector
isinstalled.
Forbestresultsit isrecommendedthatthefirsttwo lapsbecutwith the
dischargethrowntowardsthecenter.Afterthefirst twolaps,reversethe
directiontothrowthedischargeto theoutsideforthebalanceof cutting.
Thiswill giveabetterappearancetothelawn.
Donotcutthegrasstooshort.Shortgrassinvitesweedgrowthandyellows
quicklyindryweather.
Mowingshouldalwaysbedonewiththeengineatfull throttle.
Underheavierconditionsit maybenecessarytogobackoverthecutareaa
secondtimeto getacleancut.
DoNOTattemptto mowheavybrushandweedsandextremelytall grass.
Yourtractorisdesignedto mowlawns,NOTclearbrush.
Keepthebladessharpandreplacethebladeswhenworn.RefertoCutting
BladesintheServicesectionof thismanualforproperbladesharpening
instructions.
Headlights
ThelampsareONwheneverthetractor'sengineisrunning.
Thelampsturn OFFwhentheignitionkeyismovedto theSTOPposition.
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype ofmaintenance/service,disengageallcontrols
andstopthe engine.Waituntil all moving partshavecometoa complete
stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe enginetoprevent
unintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafety glassesduring operationorwhile
performing anyadjustmentsor repairs.
BeforeEachUse
Inthe FirstFiveHours
Every10Hours
Every25hours
1.
Engineoil level
2.
Mufflerareaandcontrols
3.
Fingerguard
I.
EngineOil
I.
Hood/Dashairvents
2.
Batteryterminals
3.
Deckspindlesandidlerbracket
I.
Airfilter'sprecleaner*
2.
Airfilter*
3.
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
1. Check
2. Clean
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
andaxles
Every50hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
4.
Frontwheelbearings
5.
Frontdeckwheels
1.
Engineoil/Oil filter
2.
Muffler
1.
Airfilter
2.
Airfilter'spre-cleaner
3.
Sparkplug
4.
Aircoolingsystem*
5.
Fuelfilter
6.
SteeringGears
7.
RearWheels
1.
Hood/Dashairvents
2.
Batteryterminals
3.
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
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
andaxles
4.
Frontwheelbearings
5.
Frontdeckwheels
6.
Deckspindlesandidlerbracket
7.
Pedalpivotpoints
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
7. Lubricate
*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.EngineMaintenance
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.Tolocatethe nearest Parts & RepairServiceCenteror to
scheduleservice,simplycontact 1-888-331-4569.
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceor repairs,disengagethePTO(Blade
EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engineandremovethe
keyto preventunintendedstarting.
Ifthe enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,the engine,muffler and surrounding
metalsurfaceswill behot andcan causeburnsto the skin. Exercisecaution
to avoidburns.
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Checkingthe EngineOil
Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified
tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor service
classificationof aminimumlevelSJ(higherletterratingsareacceptablesuchasSL
andSMgrades).Motoroilwill displaythisdesignationonthecontainer.SAE10W-30
isrecommendedforgeneral,alltemperatureuse.If singleviscosityoil isused,select
theappropriateviscosityfortheaveragetemperatureinyourareafromthechart
below.
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Colder '_ 32°F _Warmer
Changingthe EngineOiland Filter
Ifthe enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,the engine,muffler andsurrounding
metalsurfaceswillbehot andcancauseburnsto theskin, Exercisecaution
toavoidburns,
NOTE:Theoilfilter shouldbechangedat everyoilchangeinterval.
Theengineoilshouldbechangedinthefirst5hoursandthenevery50hoursor
onceaseason.Tochangetheengineoil,proceedasfollows:
1. Runtheengineforafewminutestoallowtheoilinthecrankcasetowarm
up.Warmoilwill flow morefreelyandcarryawaymoreoftheengine
sedimentwhichmayhavesettledatthe bottomofthecrankcase.Usecareto
avoidburnsfromhotoil.
Oil Viscosity Chart
Tochecktheengineoil,proceedasfollows:
Ensurethatthetractorisona levelsurface.
Cleantheoilfill areaofanydebris.
1. Removethedipstick,seeFigure10,andwipewith acleancloth.
2. Reinsertdipstickandpresscompletelydown.
3. Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.ItshouldbeattheFullmarkon
thedipstick.
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Di
2. Openthetractor'shoodandlocatetheoildrainportontherightsideof the
engine.SeeFigure11.
3. Disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromsparkplug.
4. Removetheoil fill cap/dipstickfromtheoilfill tube.SeeFigure10.
5. Turnthesteeringwheelallthewaytotheright tobetterexposethedrain
plug.
6. Sujeteel manguitodedrenajedeaceite(empaquetadaconestemanual)en
el puertodedrenajecomosemuestraenlaFigure10.Coloqueelextremo
opuestodelmanguitoenunrecipientederecolecci6ndeaceiteadecuado
conunacapacidaddenomenosde64oz.
OilDrain
Figure10
4. Iflow,addoil slowlyintotheengineoilfill. Donotoverfill.Afteraddingoil,
waitoneminuteandthenrechecktheoillevel.
Donotoverfill. Overfillingwith oil maycausethe engineto notstart, hard
starting, orenginesmoking.If overthe FULLmark onthe dipstick,drainoil
to reduceoillevelto FULLmark ondipstick.
5. Replacedipstick,andtighten.
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Figure11
7.
Removeoildrainpluganddraintheoil.
8.
Removetheoil drainsleeveandstoreinasafelocationfor lateruse.
9.
Replacetheoildrainplug.
10.
Removetheoil filter,seeFigure11,anddisposeof it properly.
11.
Partiallyfillthenewoilfilter approximately3/4ofthewayfullwithclean,
freshoil.Beforeyouinstallthenewoilfilter, lightly lubricatethe oilfilter
gasketwithsomeof theoilbysimplydippingyourfingerintheoiland
runningitaroundthegasket.
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Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthefueltank.Otherwise,fuelcanleak
outandcauseafire orexplosion.
ToDrain the fuel:
Locatethefuelfilter,seeFigure11,whichisroutedontheleftsideof the
enginebetweenthefueltankandthecarburetor,andmaybeattachedtothe
enginewithatie strap.Cutthetiestrap,ifpresent,thenpinchthetabsonthe
in-lineclamponthefuelfilterwith apairofpliers,slidetheclampupthefuel
line.Pullthefuellinefreefromthefilterandplacetheopenendofthelineinto
anapprovedcontainertodrainthefuel.
Tochangethe fuel filter:
1. Useplierstosqueezethetabsontheotherclamp(theout-linesideofthe
fuelfilter),thenslidetheclampawayfromthefuelfilter.Twistandpullthe
fuellineoffofthefuelfilter.SeeFigure13.
Oil Filter
Figure12
12. Installtheoil filter byhanduntilthegasketcontactstheoilfilter adapter,
thentightentheoilfilter 1/2to3/4turns.
13. Refilltheenginewithnewmotoroiluntiltheoillevelonthedipstickreads
FULL.Replacetheoilfill cap/dipstick.
Usedoil isahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyour localauthoritiesororcontact
1-888-331-4569for alist ofsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
14. Startandruntheengine.Astheenginewarmsup,checkforoilleaks.
15. Stoptheengineandchecktheoil level.Itshouldbeat theFULLmarkonthe
dipstick.
FuelFilter
Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremely flammableandexplosive.Fireor
explosioncancausesevereburnsordeath.
Keepgasolineawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,andother
ignitionsources.
Checkfuellines,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthefueltankaspertheinstructions
below.
Donotdrainfuelwhentheengineishot.Allowtheengineadequatetimeto
cool.Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,awayfromopenflame.
Drainanylargevolumeoffuelfromthetankbydisconnectingthefuelline
fromthe in-linefuelfilter neartheengine.
Removethefuellinefromthe In-lineside(sidetowardsthefueltank)ofthe
fuelfilter.
Replacementpartsmustbethesameandinstalledinthesamepositionas
theoriginalparts.
Iffuelspills,wait untilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
Fuel Filter
\
Tab
Fuel Line
Clamp
j/
Figure13
2. Checkthefuellinesforcracksorleaks.Replaceifnecessary.
3. Replacethefuelfilter withanoriginalequipmentreplacementfilter. Call
1-888-331-4569topurchasetheoriginalequipmentreplacementfilter.
4. Securethefuellineswith theclamps.
Iffilters, orcoversarenot installedcorrectlyseriousinjuryordeathcould
resultfrom backfire.Donotattempt to start the enginewith them removed,
Donotusepressurizedair orsolventsto cleanthe aircleanercartridge.
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Air Cleaner
Paperfilterscannotbecleanedandshouldbereplacedevery100operatinghours;
moreoftenif usedin extremelydustyconditions.
Neverusegasolineor low flashpoint solventsfor cleaningtheair filter
element.A fire orexplosioncouldresult.
IMPORTAfl#Neverruntheenginewithouttheairfilter.Rapidenginewearwill
result.
1.
Unscrewthethumbscrewsandremovetheairfilter cover.SeeFigure14.
Thumb
Screw
Air Filter
Figure14
2.
Removetheairfilter. SeeFigure15.
Removethefoampre-filterfromaroundthe paperairfilter. SeeFigure
16.Replacepaperelementwhendirtyordamaged.Cleanfoamelementor
replacewhendamaged.
Air Filter
Figure16
Tocleanfoamelement,washinamildliquiddetergentandwater.Squeeze
orpressthefoamelementto rinseoutdirt andwater.Donottwist;this
coulddamageortearthefoamelement.Allowto drythoroughlybefore
using.DONOToil thefoamelement.
5.
Attachthenewair filterwith foamelement,aligningtheholeintheairfilter
with theintakemanifold.SeeFigure17.
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Figure15
/
Manifold
J
Figure17
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6.
Attachtheairfilter cover,makingsuretoalignplasticribfeaturesonthe
shroudtotheplasticfeaturesontheairfilter cover.SeeFigure18.Turn
thumbscrewsclockwiseuntilsnug.Checkfor anymisalignment.
Air Filter
Cover
Plastic
Feature
Shroud
Measurethepluggapwithafeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure20.Thegapshouldbesetto 0.024-0.031in.
Electrode
Figure20
4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginby handtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress
thewasher.
k,_ Feature
Figure18
SparkPlug Service
Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedand
freeofdeposits.
I. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure19.
Spark Plug
flOrE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2turnafterthespark
plugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,
tighten1/8-1/4turnafterthesparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.
IMPORTANT:Thesparkplugmustbesecurelytightened.Animproperly
tightenedsparkplugcanbecomeveryhotandmaydamagetheengine.
Muffler
Temperatureofmuffler andnearbyengineareasmayexceed150° F(65°C).
Avoidcontactwith theseareas.
Inspectmufflerperiodically,andreplaceif necessary.Replacementparts
forthe mufflermustbethesameandinstalledinthesamepositionasthe
originalparts.
CleanEngine
Dailyorbeforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chafforaccumulateddebrisfrom
engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.
Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.
Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducetheriskofoverheatingand
ignitionof accumulateddebris.
Spark Plug Boot
Figure19
Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,the muffler will bevery hot.Becarefulnot
totouchthemuffler.
2.
Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent
wear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha
wirebrushifit istobereused.
Donotusewater to cleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor drycloth.
CarburetorAdjustment
Thecarburetoron thisengineisnotadjustable.
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