Craftsman 247.203723, 247.203722, 247.203773 Operator's Manual
perator's Manual
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T1200 LAWN TRACTOR
420cc, Variation Speed
42" Deck
ModeJ No. 247.203723
= 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.
For answers to your questions about
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.769-09448C
this product, call:
1=888=331 =4569
CraftsmanCustomerCareHotLine
(January19,2015)
Warranty Statement .......................................................... 2
Safety instructions ............................................................ 3
Slope Gauge ..................................................................... 8
Assem bly ........................................................................... 9
Operation ........................................................................ 11
Service and Maintenance .............................................. 17
Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 28
Trou bleshooting .............................................................. 29
Espa_ol ............................................................................ 36
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
CRAFTSMANLIMITEDWARRANTY
FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,allnon-expendablepartsofthisridingequipmentarewarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.
Withproofofpurchase,adefectivenon-expendablepartwill receivefreein-homerepairorreplacementatoptionofseller.
BATTERYLIMITEDWABBANTY
FOR90DAYSfromthedateofpurchase,thebattery(anexpendablepart)ofthisridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor
workmanship.Withproofof purchase,anewbatterywill besuppliedfreeofcharge.Youareresponsibleforthelaborcostofbatteryinstallation.
ADDITIONALLIMITEDWARRANTIES
Inthefollowingadditionalwarranties,youareresponsibleforthelaborcostofpartinstallationafterthesecondyearfromthe dateof purchase.
FORFIVEYEARSfromthedateof purchase,theframeofthisridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Withproofof
purchase,anewframewill besuppliedfreeofcharge.
FORTENYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thefrontaxleofthisridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Withproofof
purchase,anewfrontaxlewill besuppliedfreeofcharge.
FORASLONGASITISUSEDbytheoriginalownerafterthetenthyearfromthedateofpurchase,thecastironfrontaxle(ifequipped)ofthisridingequipment
iswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Withproofofpurchase,anewcastironfrontaxlewillbesuppliedfreeofcharge.
WARRANTYSERVICE
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfreerepairorreplacement,call1-888-331-4569orvisitthewebpage:www.craftsman.com/warranty
Inallcasesabove,ifpartrepairorreplacementisimpossible,theridingequipmentwill bereplacedfreeofchargewiththesameoranequivalentmodel.
Alloftheabovewarrantycoverageisvoidif thisridingequipmentiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorif rentedtoanotherperson.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterial and workmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableparts(exceptbattery)thatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnot limitedtoblades,sparkplugs,air
cleaners,belts,andoilfilters.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,ortune-ups.
• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.
• Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto damagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityoftheriding
equipment,impactingobjectsthatbendtheframe,axleassemblyorcrankshaft,orover-speedingtheengine.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto
usethepropergradeandamountofengineoff,failureto keepthedeckclearofflammabledebris,orfailuretomaintaintheridingequipmentaccording
tothe instructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days
ofitspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL 60179
Engine Oil: SAE30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
© SearsBrands,LLC 2
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber,
anddateof purchaseabove.
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or propertyof
yourselfandothers. Readandfollow all instructionsin this manual
beforeattempting tooperatethis machine.Failuretocomplywith these
instructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperated accordingto thesafeoperation
practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableofamputating fingers, hands,toesand feet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryordeath.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents, andcertainvehiclecomponents
containoremit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiato causecancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontain leadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiatocausecancerand
reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
GENERAL OPERATION
Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe
manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin
asafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts.
Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop
themachineanddisengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold tooperatethismachine.Children14
yearsold andovershouldreadandunderstandtheoperationinstructions
andsafetyrulesinthismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent.
Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout properinstruction.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders,
helpers,childrenandpetsatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit isin
operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Remove
allstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeignobjectswhichcould
bepickedupandthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobjectscancauseserious
personalinjury.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,
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 the useof thispowermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollow thewarningsandinstructionsin
thismanualandonthemachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Beawareof themowerandattachmentdischargedirectionanddonotpoint
it atanyone.Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentire
grasscatcherin itsproperplace.
Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthecuttingdeck.
Contactwiththeblade(s)canamputatehandsandfeet.
Amissingordamageddischargecovercancausebladecontactorthrown
objectinjuries.
Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,orroadsandwhilenot
cuttinggrass.
Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.Thismachineis
not intendedforuseonanypublicroadway.
Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs.
Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
Nevercarrypassengers.
Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse.Backupslowly.Alwayslook
downandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingto avoidaback-overaccident.
Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoiderratic
operationandexcessivespeed.
Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntil the
blade(s)cometo acompletestopbeforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptying
grass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassordebris,or makingany
adjustments.
Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoffblade(s),set
parkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeybeforedismounting.
Useextracarewhenloadingor unloadingthemachineintoatrailerortruck.
Thismachineshouldnotbedrivenupordownramp(s),becausethemachine
couldtipover,causingseriouspersonalinjury.Themachinemustbepushed
manuallyonramp(s)to loadorunloadproperly.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch.
Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlowhangingtree
branches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor
pulledfromthemachine,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.
Disengageallattachmentclutchesanddepressthebrakepedalcompletely
beforeattemptingtostartengine.
Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidentialgrassofa heightnomore
than10".Donotattempttomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,
pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassor leavesmaycontacttheengine
exhaustand/orbuilduponthemowerdeckpresentingapotentialfire
hazard.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthismachinebythe
machinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowall instructions
providedwith theapprovedaccessoryorattachment.Foralistofapproved
accessoriesandattachments,call1-888-331-4569.
Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,areinvolvedin a
largepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmowersafelyenoughto protect
themselvesandothersfromseriousinjury.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,usecareandgood
judgment.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto lossof controlandtip-overaccidentswhichcan
resultinsevereinjuryordeath.Allslopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannotback
uptheslopeorif youfeeluneasyonit, donotmowit.
Foryoursafety,usetheSlopeGuideincludedaspartofthismanualtomeasure
slopesbeforeoperatingthis machineonaslopedorhilly area.If theslopeisgreater
than15degreesasshownontheSlopeGuide,donotoperatethismachineonthat
areaorseriousinjurycouldresult.
Do;
Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exerciseextremecautionwhen
changingdirectiononslopes.
Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Useslowspeed.Choosealowenoughspeedsettingsothatyouwillnothave
tostoporshiftwhileontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven
thoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachineingear
whengoingdownslopestotakeadvantageofenginebrakingaction.
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
suddenlyturnoverifa wheelisovertheedgeofacliff, ditch,orifanedge
cavesin.
Donottry tostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootontheground.
Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.
Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
Donotattemptto coastdownhill.Over-speedingmaycausetheoperatorto
losecontrolofthe machineresultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
Donottow heavypull behindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,lawn
roller,etc.)onslopesgreaterthan5degrees.Whengoingdownhill,the
extraweighttendstopushthetractorandmaycauseyoutoloosecontrol
(e.g.tractormayspeedup,brakingandsteeringabilityarereduced,
attachmentmayjack-knifeandcausetractorto overturn).
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalertto thepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Theydonot
understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw
them.
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinwatchfulcareofaresponsible
adultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturnmachineoff ifachildentersthearea.
Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddownforsmallchildren.
Nevercarrychildren,evenwith theblade(s)shutoff.Theymayfall offand be
seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees
orotherobjectsthat mayblockyourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe
machine.
Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwaysdisengagethecuttingblade(s)before
shiftinginto Reverse.Ifequipped,the"ReverseCautionMode"(blades
operatewhilemachineridesinreverse)shouldnotbeusedwhenchildrenor
othersarearound.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom
ahotmuffler.
Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedtopreventunauthorized
operation.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children14and
overshouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin
thismanualandonthemachineandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
TOWING
Towonlywitha machinethathasahitchdesignedfor towing.Donotattach
towedequipmentexceptat thehitchpoint.
Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.
Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.
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Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycauselossoftractionand
lossofcontrol.
Alwaysuseextracautionwhentowingwith amachinecapableof making
tight turns(e.g."zero-turn"ride-onmower).Makewideturnstoavoid
jack-knifing.
Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
Donotcoastdownhill.
SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen gasolineisspilledonyourselforyour
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwithaplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefueliton theground.If thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmenton atrailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzlein contactwith therimof thefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.Allow
engineto coolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit off theengineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,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.
Periodicallycheckto makesurethebladescometo completestopwithin
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 makeadjustmentsorrepairstothe machinewhilethe
engineis running.
Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoveraresubjecttowear
anddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobe
thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,
listedinthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment
specificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe
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
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinanyway.Tampering
with thegovernorsetting canleadto arunawayengineandcauseitto
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engineswhicharecertified to complywithCaliforniaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified
tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(OC),
SecondaryAirInjection (SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
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.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor
grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
Ifa sparkarrestorisused,itshouldbemaintained ineffectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredby law
(Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhave
similar laws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethroughyournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,and follow all instructionson themachinebefore
attempting toassembleandoperate.
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__) DANGER-- ROTATINGBLADES
_ WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
DANGER-- ROTATINGBLADES
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
DANGER-- ROTATINGBLADES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s)
can amputate hands and feet.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
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DANGER -- SAFETY DEVICES
Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working.
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. Do not mow across slopes. Mow
up and down slopes no greater than 15 degrees. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed. If machine
stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
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.
WARNING -- FIREHAZARD
Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing.
WARNING -- FIREHAZARD
Do not drive through piles of dry leaves or tall grass. Keep machine free of debris.
WARNING -- FIREHAZARD
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark
arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations
relating to fire prevention requirements. Do not allow debris to accumulate. The build up of debris
can lead to a fire.
15° Slope
15° Slope
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USETHISSLOPEGAUGETODETERMINE
IFA SLOPEISTOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!
Tochecktheslope,proceedasfollows:
1. Removethis pageandfold alongthedashedline.
2. Locateaverticalobject onor behindthe slope (e.g.a pole, building,fence, tree,etc.)
3. Align eithersideof theslopegaugewith theobject(SeeFigure1and Figure2).
4. Adjust gaugeupor downuntilthe left cornertouchesthe slope (SeeFigure1andFigure2).
5.
If thereisagap belowthegauge,theslopeistoo steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2 above).
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:Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroilin theengine.However,you
MUSTchecktheoil levelbeforeoperating.RefertotheService&Maintenance
sectionforinstructionsoncheckingtheoillevel.
Attachingthe Battery Cables
CaliforniaPreposition65
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknown to the Stateof Californiato causecancerand
reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
Whenattachingbattery cables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wire to its
terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE(Black)wire.
Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycablesonyourequipmenthavebeenleft
disconnectedfromtheterminalsat thefactory.Toconnectthe batterycables,
proceedasfollows:
NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).Thenegativebattery
terminalismarkedNeg.(-).
I. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositivebatteryterminaland
attachtheredcableto thepositivebatteryterminal(+) with theboltand
hexnut.SeeFigureI.
2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthenegativebatteryterminaland
attachtheblackcabletothenegativebatteryterminal(-) with theboltand
hexnut.SeeFigureI.
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Shipping BraceRemoval
Makesuretheridingmower'sengineisoff,removetheignitionkey,and
setthe parkingbrakebeforeremovingthe shippingbrace.Refertothe
Operatonsect onfor nstructonsonhow toset the park ng brake.
Locatetheshippingbrace,if present,andaccompanyingwarningtagfound
ontherightsideofthemower,betweenthedischargechutedeflectorand
thecuttingdeck.SeeFigure2.
Figure2
Placethedecklift leverinthehighestcuttingposition.RefertoSettingthe
CuttingHeightintheOperationsectionofthismanual.
Whilepushingthedischargechutedeflectortowardsthemachinewithyourleft
hand,removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandbygraspingitbetweenyour
thumbandindexfingerandrotatingitclockwise.
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3. Positiontheredrubberbootoverthepositivebatteryterminaltohelp
protectitfromcorrosion.
flOTE:Ifthebatteryisput intoserviceafterthedateshownontopofbattery,
chargethe batteryasinstructedin theService& Maintenancesectionofthis
manualpriortooperatingthetractor.
Theshippingbrace,usedforpackagingpurposesonly,mustberemovedand
discardedbeforeoperatingyourriding mower.
Themowingdeckiscapableof throwing objects. Failuretooperatethe
ridingmowerwithout the dischargecoverinthe properoperating position
Icoudresut nsetouspersona njury and/or property damage.
AttachingTheSteering Wheel
Ifthesteeringwheelforyourtractordidnotcomeattached,thehardwarefor
attachingithasbeenpackedwithin thesteeringwheel,beneaththesteeringwheel
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cap.Carefullypryoffthe steeringwheelcapandremovethehardware.
1. Withthewheelsofthetractorpointingstraightforward,placethesteering
wheeloverthesteeringshaft.
2. Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)overthesteeringwheeland
securewith thehexbolt.SeeFigure3.
3. Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthe centerofthe steeringwheeland
pushdownwarduntilit "clicks"intoplace.
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AttachingTheSeat
NOTE:Forshippingreasons,theseatiseitherfastenedto thetractorseat'spivot
bracketwith a plastictie,ormountedbackwardto thepivotbracket.Ineithercase,
freetheseatfromitsshippingpositionbeingcarefulnottobendorkinkthewiring
harnessandfollowtheinstructionsbelowto attachit.
Adjustingthe Seat
Toadjustthepositionof theseat,pull upandholdtheseatadjustmentlever.Slide
theseatforwardorrearwardto thedesiredposition;thenreleasetheadjustment
lever.Makesureseatislockedintopositioninaseat-stopbeforeoperatingthe
tractor.SeeFigure5.
Beforeoperatingthe tractor, makesuretheseatisengagedin aseat-stop.
Engagethe parkingbrake.Standbehindthe machineand pull backonseat
until it clicksinto place.
1. Removethetwohexscrewsandnutsfromtheseatpivotbracket.
2. Alignthefront holesoftheseatmountingbracketwith the holesintheseat
pivotbracketonyourtractorandsecurewith previouslyremovedhexscrews
andnuts.SeeAinFigure4.
3. Plugthewiringharnessintotheseatsafetyswitchinthebottomoftheseat,
asshownin Bof Figure4.
NOTE:Thetractorwill notoperatewiththewiringharnessdisconnected.
Figure5
Tire Pressure
Maximumtire pressureunderanycircumstancesis30psi.Equaltire pressure
shouldbemaintained atall times. Neverexceedthemaximuminflation
)ressureshownonthesidewallofthetire.
Therecommendedoperatingtirepressureis:
Approximately10psiforthereartires
Approximately14psiforthefronttires
IMPORTANT:Referto thetiresidewallforexacttire manufacturer'srecommended
ormaximumpsi.DonotoverJnflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethecutting
deckto mowunevenly.
Figure4
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A
C
D
©
G
A ParkingBrakeLever
B Throttle/ChokeControlLever
C IgnitionSwitchModule
D Auto-drivePedal
E DeckLift Lever
NOTE:AnyreferenceinthismanualtotheRIGHTorLEFTsideofthetractorisobservedfromoperator'sseatpositionfacingforward
towardsthefrontoftractor.
CraftsmanTractorsconformto thesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute (ANSI).
F
Figure6
F PTOLever(BladeEngage)
G CupHolder
H ShiftLever
I SeatAdjustmentLever
J BrakePedal
MeetsANSISafety Standards
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ParkingBrakeLever
SeatAdjustmentLever
Tosettheparkingbrake:Fullydepressthebrakepedal.Movethe
parkingbrakeleverintotheparkingbrakeposition.Releasethe
brakepedaltoallowtheparkingbraketoengage.
Toreleasetheparkingbrake:Depressthebrakepedalandmove
theparkingbrakeleveroutoftheONpositionandintotheOFF
position.Theparkingbrakewill thenbereleased.Releasethe
brakepedal.
NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbesetif theoperatorleavestheseat
with theenginerunningortheenginewillautomaticallyshutoff.
Throttle/chokeControl Lever
Thethrottle/chokecontrolleverislocatedonthe
leftsideofthetractor'sdashpanel.Thislever
controlsthespeedoftheengineandwhenpushed
m
m
allthewayforward,thechokecontrolalso.When
setinagivenposition,thethrottle will maintaina
uniformenginespeed.
IMPORTANI_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
IIViPORTANT: Priortooperatingthe
tractor,refertoboththe"SafetyInterlock
System"and"StartingTheEngine"laterinthis
sectionofthis manualfor detailedinstructions
regardingtheIgnitionSwitchModule.
clockwisetotheSTARTposition.ReleasethekeyintotheNORMAL
MOWINGMODEpositiononcetheenginehasfired.
Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetothe
STOPposition.
Theseatadjustmentleverislocatedbelowthefront/left oftheseat.Thelever
allowsforadjustmentof theforeandaft positionof theseat.RefertotheAssembly
sectionofthemanualformoredetailedinstructionsforadjustingtheseatposition.
Auto-drivepedal
Thedrivepedalislocatedonthefight sideofthetractor,alongtherunningboard.
Depressthedrivepedalforwardandthetractorwill moveinthedirectionthatthe
shiftleverisengagedin.Tocausethetractortotravelforward,whileata complete
stop,movetheshift leverintotheForwardposition.Graduallysteponthedrive
pedalandthetractorwill begintomoveforward.TomoveinReverse,follow the
sameprocedureonlymovetheshiftleverintothereverseposition.
Thegroundspeediscontrolledwith thedrivepedal.Thefurtherforwardthat the
pedalispivoted,thefasterthetractorwilltravel.Thepedalwill returnto itsoriginal
positionwhenit'snotdepressed.RefertotheOperationsectionofthis manualfor
detailedinstructionsregardingthe drivepedal.
IMPORTAfl_Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor
unattended.
DeckLiftLever
Foundonyourtractor'srightfender,thedecklift leverisusedto
changetheheightofthecuttingdeck.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'scupholderislocatedonthefendertotheleftoftheseat.
Shift Lever
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO(Blade
EngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,set parkingbrake,
stopengineandremovekeytopreventunintendedstarting.
Theshiftleverislocatedon theleftside
ofthefenderandhasthreepositions,
FORWARD,NEUTRALandREVERSE.The
brakepedalmustbedepressedandthe
tractormustnotbeinmotionwhenthe
movingshiftlever.
IMPORTANT:Neverforcetheshiftlever.
Doingsomayresultinseriousdamageto
thetractor'stransmission.
BrakePedal
Thebrakepedalislocatedontheleftsideofthelawntractor,alongtherunning
board.Depressthebrakepedalto engagethediscbrakeandbringthetractortoa
completestop.
NOTE:Thepedalmustbedepressedtostart theengine.Referto SafetyInterlock
Switcheslaterin thissectionofthismanual.
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Gasand OilFill-up
Oil
IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil intheengine.However,you
MUSTchecktheoillevelbeforeoperating.Becarefulnottooverfill.
Forinstructionsonhowtochecktheengineoil,refertoCheckingTheEngineOilin
theServiceandMaintenancesectionofthismanual.
Gasoline
Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehood.Donotoverfill.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelmachineindoorsorwhile the
engineishot or running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother
sourcesof gnt on.
NOTE:Purchasegasolineinsmallquantities.Donotusegasolineleftoverfromthe
previousseason,to minimizegumdepositsin thefuelsystem.
Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonunleadedgasoline.Forbestresults,fill
thefueltankwithonlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewith apumpsticker
octaneratingof 87orhigher.
Gasohol(upto 10%ethylalcohol,90%unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isan
approvedfuel.Othergasoline/alcoholblends,suchasE85,arenotapproved.
MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleadedgasolineblends(uptoa
maximumof 15%MTBEbyvolume)areapprovedfuels.Othergasoline/ether
blendsarenotapproved.
Fillfueltankoutdoorsorinwell-ventilatedarea.
Donotoverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillerneckto allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.Allow
engineto coolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit off theengineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
ToAddGasoline
1. Turntheengineoffandletenginecoolat least2minutesbeforeremoving
thefuelcap.Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehood.Removethefuel
capbyturningit counterclockwise.
2. Fillthefueltankwithgasoline.Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30days
old),unleadedgasoline.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof
fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
3. Reinstallthefuelcap.
IMPORTAN#Donotoverfillthetank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffiller necktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.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
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedforsafeoperationofthetractor.Ifthis
systemshouldevermalfunction,donotoperatethetractor,Immediatelycontact
1-888-331-4569to havethesystemserviced.
Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefromstartingunless
theparkingbrakeisengagedandthePTO(BladeEngage)leverisinthe
disengaged(OFF)position.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshutoff theengineifthe
operatorleavestheseatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshutoff theengineifthe
operatorleavesthetractor'sseatwiththe PTO(BladeEngage)leverengaged,
regardlessofwhethertheparkingbrakeisengaged.
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Withthe ignitionkeyintheNORMALMOWINGposition,theelectricPTO
(BladeEngage)clutchwill automaticallyshutoff if thePTO(BladeEngage)
knobismovedintotheengaged(ON)positionwiththedrivepedalin
positionforreversetravel.
Donotoperatethetractor iftheinterlocksystemismalfunctioning.This
systemwasdesignedfor yoursafetyandprotection.
Engagingthe ParkingBrake
Toengagethe parkingbrake:
1. Fullydepressthe brakepedalandholditdownwith yourfoot.
2. Movethespeedcontrolleverallthewaydownandintotheparkingbrake
position.
3. Releasethebrakepedaltoallowtheparkingbraketoengage.
Toreleasethe parkingbrake:
1. Depressthebrakepedalandmovethespeedcontrolleveroutof theparking
brakepositionandintoadesiredspeed.
NOTE:Thedeckwheelsareananti-scalpfeatureofthedeckandarenotdesigned
tosupporttheweightof thecuttingdeck.RefertoLevelingintheMaintenanceand
Servicesectionof thismanualformoredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
Donotoperatethe tractor ifthe interlocksystemismalfunctioning. This
systemwasdesignedfor your safetyandprotection.
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 thedifferentcuttingheightnotchesontheright sideofthefender.
2. Adjustthedeckwheelssothat theyarebetween1A-inchand1A-inchabove
thegroundwhenthetractorisonasmooth,flat surfacesuchasadriveway.
Toadjust Deck Wheels:
1. Removetheflangelocknutontheshoulderboltsecuringthedeckwheel.
2. Positionthewheeltothedesiredheightaslistedabove.SeeFigure8.
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DoNOTholdthe keyin the STARTpositionfor longer than ten seconds
at atime. Doingso maycause damageto your engine's electric
starter.
6. Aftertheenginestarts,deactivatethechokecontrolandplacethethrottle
controlintheFASTposition.
NOTE:DoNOTleavethechokecontrolonwhileoperatingthetractor.Doingsowill
resultina"rich"fuelmixtureandcausetheenginetorunpoorly.
Stoppingthe Engine
Ifyou strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plugwire(s)and ground againstthe engine. Thoroughlyinspectthe
machine for any damage. Repairthe damagebeforerestarting and
operating
1. Ifthebladesareengaged,placethePTO(BladeEngage)leverin the
disengaged(OFF)position.
2. TurntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheSTOPposition.
3. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtopreventunintendedstarting.
DrivingTheTractor
Figure8
Securetheshoulderboltwith theflangelocknut.
Keephandsandfeet awayfrom the dischargeopeningof the cutting
deck.
Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedandsuddenstops.
Donotleavetheseatofthe tractor without first placingthe PTO(Blade
Engage)leverinthe disengaged(OFF)position,depressingthebrakepedal
andengaging the parkingbrake.Ifleavingthetractor unattended,also
turn the ignitionkeyoffandremovethe key.
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Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backinguptoavoida back-
overaccident.
Indicator_, ;
Light _ _ Z_
Reverse
Push
Button
1. Depressthebrakepedaltoreleasetheparkingbrakeandthenletthepedal
up.
2. Movethethrottle leverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.
3. Placetheshift leverineithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition.
IMPOR@NT_DoNOTusetheshift levertochangethedirectionoftravelwhenthe
tractorisinmotion.Alwaysusethebrakepedaltobringthetractortoacomplete
stopbeforeshifting.
4. Graduallybegintoapplypressuretothedrivepedal.Thefurtherdownthe
pedalispushed,thefasterthetractorwill travelin thedesireddirection
basedonthepositionoftheshiftlever.
5. Thelawntractorisbroughttoastopbyreleasingthedrivepedalandthen
depressingthebrakepedal.
Beforeleavingthe operator'spositionfor anyreason,disengagetheblades,
placethe shift leverinneutral,engagetheparkingbrake,shut engineoff
andremovethe key.
Whenstopping the tractor for any reasonwhiJeona grasssurface,
always:
1.
Placetheshiftleverinneutral,
2.
Engagetheparkingbrake,
3.
Shutengineoffandremovethekey.Doingsowill minimizethe possibility
ofhavingyourlawn"browned"byhotexhaustfromyourtractor'srunning
engine.
ReverseCautionMode
TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionofthe keyswitchmoduleallowsthetractorto
maneuverinreversewith theblades(PTO)engaged.
NOTE:Mowinginreverseisnotrecommended.
Useextremecautionwhile operating thetractor inthe REVERSECAUTION
MODE.Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile backing.Donot
operatethe tractorwhen childrenorothersare around.Stopthetractor
immediatelyifsomeoneentersthearea.
Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:
NOTE:TheoperatorMUSTbeseatedinthetractorseat.
1. Starttheengineaspreviouslyinstructedon thepreviouspage.
2. TurnthekeyfromtheNORMALMOWING(Green)positiontotheREVERSE
CAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionofthekeyswitchmodule.SeeFigure9.
3. Pressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,TriangularButton)at thetop,
rightcornerofthekeyswitchmodule.Theredindicatorlightatthetop,left
cornerof thekeyswitchmodulewill beONwhileactivated.SeeFigure9.
Reverse G R
Caution
J;
F
Mode
Position
Driving
Mode
Stop
position
position
J
Figure9
4. Onceactivated(indicatorlightON),thetractorcanbedriveninreversewith
thecuttingblades(PTO)engaged.
5. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingto makesureno
childrenarearound.Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthekeytothe
NORMALMOWINGposition.
TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEwill remainactivateduntil:
a. ThekeyisplacedineithertheNORMALMOWINGpositionor STOP
positionor
b. Theoperatorleavestheseat.
DrivingOnSlopes
Referto theSLOPEGAUGEin theSafetyInstructionssectionofthemanualto help
determineslopeswhereyoumayoperatethistractorsafely.
Donotmowoninclineswith aslopein excessof15degrees(ariseof
approximately2-112feet every10feet). Thetractorcouldoverturn and
causeseriousinjury.
Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneventerrain
couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Avoidturnswhendrivingonaslope.Ifaturn mustbemade,turndownthe
slope.Turningupaslopegreatlyincreasesthechanceof a rollover.
Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupa slope.If it isnecessaryto stopwhile
drivingupa slope,start upsmoothlyandcarefullyto reducethepossibility
offlippingthetractoroverbackward.
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Engagingthe 8lades
Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowertothecuttingdeckorother
(separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagetheblades,proceedasfollows:
1. Movethethrottle/chokecontrollevertotheFAST(rabbit)position.
2. GraspthePTO(BladeEngage)leverandpivotit allthewayforwardintothe
engaged(ON)position.
3. Keepthethrottleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)positionfor themostefficientuse
ofthecuttingdeckorother(separatelyavailable)attachments.
NOTE:Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff if thePTOisengagedwith
theshiftleverinpositionforreversetravelwiththeignitionkeyintheON
position.
Mulching
Mowing
Tohelpavoidbladecontactor athrown object injury,keepbystanders,
helpers,childrenandpetsat least7Sfeetfrom the machinewhileit isin
operation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthe area.
Thefollowinginformationwill behelpfulwhenusingthecuttingdeckwith your
tractor:
Planyourmowingpattern to avoiddischargeof materialstoward roads,
sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial against
awall or obstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback
towardthe operator.
Amulchkitisavailableasanattachment.Mulchingisaprocessofrecirculating
grassclippingsrepeatedlybeneaththecuttingdeck.Theultra-fineclippingsare
thenforcedbackintothe lawnwheretheyactasanaturalfertilizer.
Amulchkitcanbepurchasedthroughtheretaillocationinwhichyoupurchased
thistractor.Formoreinformation,simplycontactSearsat1-888-331-4569.
Usingthe DeckI.ift lever
Toraisethecuttingdeck,movethedecklift leverto theleft,then placeit inthe
notchbestsuitedfor yourapplication.RefertoSettingTheCuttingHeightearlierin
thissection.
Donotmowat highgroundspeed,especiallyira mulchkitorgrasscollector
isinstalled.
Forbestresultsit isrecommendedthatthefirsttwo lapsbecutwiththe
dischargethrowntowardsthecenter.Afterthefirst twolaps,reversethe
directiontothrowthedischargetotheoutsideforthebalanceof cutting.
Thiswill giveabetterappearanceto thelawn.
Donotcutthegrasstooshort.Shortgrassinvitesweedgrowthandyellows
quicklyindryweather.
Mowingshouldalwaysbedonewiththeengineatfull throttle.
Underheavierconditionsit maybenecessarytogobackoverthecutareaa
secondtimeto getacleancut.
DoNOTattemptto mowheavybrushandweedsandextremelytall grass.
Yourtractorisdesignedto mowlawns,NOTclearbrush.
Keepthebladessharpandreplacethebladeswhenworn.RefertoCutting
Bladesin theServicesectionofthismanualforproperbladesharpening
instructions.
Headlights
ThelampsareONwheneverthetractor'sengineisrunning.
Thelampsturn OFFwhentheignitionkeyismovedtotheSTOPposition.
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstopthe engine.Waituntil all moving partshavecometoacomplete
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-deaner
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 nearestParts& RepairServiceCenteror to
scheduleservice,simply contact1-888-331-4569.
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceorrepairs,disengagethe PTO(Blade
EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engineandremovethe
keyto preventunintendedstarting.
Ifthe enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,the engine,muffler and surrounding
metalsurfaceswill behot andcancauseburnstothe skin.Exercisecaution
to avoidburns.
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Checkingthe EngineOil
Usea4-stroke,oranequivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotoroilcertified
tomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsforservice
classificationof aminimumlevelSJ(higherletterratingsareacceptablesuchasSL
andSMgrades).Motoroilwilldisplaythisdesignationonthecontainer.SAE10W-30
isrecommendedforgeneral,alltemperatureuse.Ifsingleviscosityoil isused,select
theappropriateviscosityfortheaveragetemperatureinyourareafromthechart
below.
Colder _ 32°F _Warmer
Changingthe EngineOiland Filter
Ifthe enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,the engine,muffler andsurrounding
metalsurfaceswill behot andcancauseburnsto theskin. Exercisecaution
toavoidburns.
NOTE:Theoilfiltershouldbechangedat everyoilchangeinterval.
Theengineoilshouldbechangedin thefirst5hoursandthenevery50hoursor
onceaseason.Tochangetheengineoil,proceedasfollows:
1. Runtheengineforafewminutestoallowtheoilinthecrankcasetowarm
up.Warmoilwill flow morefreelyandcarryawaymoreoftheengine
sedimentwhichmayhavesettledatthe bottomofthecrankcase.Usecareto
avoidburnsfromhotoil.
Oil Viscosity Chart
Tochecktheengineoil,proceedasfollows:
Ensurethatthetractorisonalevelsurface.
Cleantheoilfill areaofanydebris.
1. Removethedipstick,seeFigure10,andwipewith acleancloth.
2. Reinsertdipstickandpresscompletelydown.
3. Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.ItshouldbeattheFullmarkon
thedipstick.
2. Openthetractor'shoodandlocatetheoildrainportontherightsideofthe
engine.SeeFigure11.
3. Disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromsparkplug.
4. Removetheoilfill cap/dipstickfromtheoilfill tube.SeeFigure10.
5. Turnthesteeringwheelallthewaytothe righttobetterexposethedrain
plug.
6. Snapthesmallendofoildrainsleeveontothespaceprovidearoundtheoil
drainplug.SeeFigure11.
OilDrain
Figure10
4. Iflow,addoilslowlyintotheengineoilfill. Donotoverfill.Afteraddingoil,
waitoneminuteandthenrechecktheoillevel.
Donotoverfill. Overfillingwith oil maycausethe engineto not start, hard
starting, orenginesmoking.IfovertheFULLmark onthe dipstick,drain oil
to reduceoil levelto FULLmarkondipstick.
5. Replacedipstick,andtighten.
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Figure11
7.
Removeoildrainpluganddraintheoil.
8.
Removetheoildrainsleeveandstoreinasafelocationforlateruse.
9.
Replacetheoildrainplug.
10.
Removetheoilfilter,seeFigure12,and disposeofit properly.
11.
Partiallyfillthenewoilfilter approximately3/4ofthewayfull with clean
freshoil.Beforeyouinstallthenew oilfilter, lightly lubricatethe oilfilter
gasketwithsomeoftheoilbysimplydippingyourfingerintheoiland
runningitaroundthegasket.
f
Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthefueltank.Otherwise,fuelcanleak
outandcauseafireorexplosion.
ToDrain the fuel:
Locatethefuelfilter,seeFigure11,whichisroutedontheleftsideofthe
enginebetweenthefueltankandthecarburetor,andmaybeattachedtothe
enginewithatie strap.Cutthetiestrap,if present,thenpinchthetabsonthe
in-lineclamponthefuelfilterwithapairofpliers,slidetheclampupthefuel
line.Pullthefuellinefreefromthefilterandplacetheopenendofthelineinto
anapprovedcontainertodrainthefuel.
Tochangethe fuel filter:
1. Useplierstosqueezethetabsontheotherclamp(theout-linesideofthe
fuelfilter),thenslidetheclampawayfromthefuelfilter.Twistandpullthe
fuellineoffofthefuelfilter.SeeFigure13.
Oil Filter
Figure12
12. Installtheoil filterbyhanduntilthegasketcontactstheoilfilter adapter,
thentightentheoilfilter 1/2to 3/4turns.
13. Refilltheenginewithnewmotoroiluntiltheoillevelonthedipstickreads
FULL.Replacetheoilfill cap/dipstick.
Usedoil isahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.Donot
discardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthoritiesororcontact
1-888-331-4569for alist ofsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
14. Startandruntheengine.Astheenginewarmsup,checkforoilleaks.
15. Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevel.Itshouldbeat theFULLmarkonthe
dipstick.
FuelFilter
Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremely flammableand explosive.Fireor
explosioncancausesevereburnsordeath.
Keepgasolineawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,andother
ignitionsources.
Checkfuellines,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replace
ifnecessary.
Beforereplacingthefuelfilter, drainthefuel tankaspertheinstructions
below.
Donotdrainfuelwhentheengineishot.Allowtheengineadequatetimeto
cool.Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,awayfromopenflame.
Drainanylargevolumeoffuelfromthetankbydisconnectingthefuelline
fromthe in-linefuelfilter neartheengine.
RemovethefuellinefromtheIn-lineside(sidetowardsthefueltank)ofthe
fuelfilter.
Replacementpartsmustbethesameandinstalledinthesamepositionas
theoriginalparts.
Iffuelspills,wait untilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
Fuel Filter
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Clamp
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2. Checkthefuellinesforcracksorleaks.Replaceifnecessary.
3. Replacethefuelfilter withanoriginalequipmentreplacementfilter. Call
1-888-331-4569to purchasetheoriginalequipmentreplacementfilter.
4. Securethefuellineswith theclamps.
Iffilters, orcoversarenot installedcorrectlyseriousinjuryordeathcould
resultfrom backfire.Donot attempt to start the enginewith them removed,
Donotusepressurizedair orsolventsto cleanthe aircleanercartridge.
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Air Cleaner
Paperfilterscannotbecleanedandshouldbereplacedevery100operatinghours;
moreoftenifusedinextremelydustyconditions.
Neverusegasolineor low flashpoint solventsfor cleaningthe airfilter
element.A fire orexplosioncouldresult.
IMPORTANT:Neverruntheenginewithouttheairfilter.Rapidenginewearwill
result.
1.
Unscrewthethumbscrewsandremovetheairfilter cover.SeeFigure14.
Thumb
Screw
Air Filter
Figure14
2.
Removetheairfilter. SeeFigure15.
Removethefoampre-filterfromaroundthepaperairfilter. SeeFigure
16.Replacepaperelementwhendirtyordamaged.Cleanfoamelementor
replacewhendamaged.
Air Filter
Figure16
Tocleanfoamelement,washinamildliquiddetergentandwater.Squeeze
orpressthefoamelementtorinseoutdirtandwater.Donottwist;this
coulddamageortearthefoamelement.Allowtodrythoroughlybefore
using.DONOToil thefoamelement.
5.
Attachthenewairfilterwith foamelement,aligningtheholeintheairfilter
with theintakemanifold.SeeFigure17.
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Manifold
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6.
Attachtheairfilter cover,makingsuretoalignplasticribfeaturesonthe
shroudtotheplasticfeatureson theairfilter cover.SeeFigure18.Turn
thumbscrewsclockwiseuntilsnug.Checkfor anymisalignment.
Air Filter
Cover
Plastic
Feature
Shroud
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Feature
Figure18
SparkPlugService
Toensureproperengineoperation,thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedand
freeofdeposits.
1. Removethesparkplugbootandusea sparkplugwrenchtoremovethe
plug.SeeFigure19.
Measurethepluggapwithafeelergauge.Correctasnecessarybybending
sideelectrode.SeeFigure20.Thegapshouldbesetto0.024-0.031in.
Electrode
Figure20
4. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisingoodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.
5. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchtocompress
thewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tighten1/2turn afterthespark
plugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,
tighten1/8-1/4turn afterthesparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.
IMPORTANT:Thesparkplugmustbesecurelytightened.Animproperly
tightenedsparkplugcanbecomeveryhotandmaydamagetheengine.
Muffler
Temperatureof muffler and nearbyengineareasmayexceed150°F(65°C).
Avoidcontactwith theseareas.
Spark Plug
Spark Plug Boot
Figure19
Ifthe enginehasbeenrunning,themuffler will beveryhot.Becarefulnot
totouchthemuffler.
2.
Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugifthereisapparent
wear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha
wirebrushifit istobereused.
Inspectmufflerperiodically,andreplaceif necessary.Replacementparts
forthe mufflermustbethesameandinstalledin thesamepositionasthe
originalparts.
CleanEngine
Dailyorbeforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chafforaccumulateddebrisfrom
engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.
Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.
Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducetheriskofoverheatingand
ignitionof accumulateddebris.
Donotusewater tocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor drycloth.
CarburetorAdjustment
Thecarburetoronthisengineisnotadjustable.
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