Craftsman 247.204112 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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Zero=Turn Rider 22 HP, 42" MOWER DECK

Model No. 247.204112

• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Before using this product, 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

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FormNo 769-09506D

(March9,2015)

Warranty Statement ................................... 2

Safety Instructions .................................... 3

Slope Guide .......................................... 7

Assembly ............................................. 8

Operation ........................................... 12

Service and Maintenance ............................ 20

Off-Season Storage ................................... 29

Troubleshooting ..................................... 30

Espa_ol .............................................. 36

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

CRAFTSMANLIMITEDWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,allnon-expendablepartsofthisridingequipmentarewarrantedagainstdefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.

Withproofofpurchase,adefectivenon-expendablepartwill receivefreerepairorreplacementatoptionofseller.

Battery Limited Warranty

FOR90DAYSfromthedateofpurchase,thebattery(anexpendablepart)ofthisridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstdefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.

Withproofofpurchase,youwillreceiveanewbatteryatnocharge.Youareresponsibleforthelaborcostofbatteryinstallation.

WARRANTYSERVICE

Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainfreerepairorreplacement,visitthewebpage:www.craftsman.com/warranty

Product Replacement

Ifpartrepairorreplacementisimpossible,youwillreceiveanewridingequipmentunitofthesameorequivalentmodel.

Warranty Restriction

Allwarrantycoverageisvoidifthisridingequipmentiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorif rentedtoanotherperson.

Thiswarranty coversONLYdefectsin material andworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:

• Expendableparts(exceptbattery)thatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbut notlimitedto blades,sparkplugs,belts

andair,oilorgasfilters.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchangesortune-ups.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireorwheelreplacementorrepairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbut notlimitedtodamagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityofthe riding

equipment,impactingobjectsthatbendtheframe,axleassemblyorcrankshaft,orover-speedingthe engine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproperstorage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,failuretokeepthe deckclearofflammabledebris,orfailureto maintaintheridingequipmentaccording

totheinstructionscontainedintheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeusedwithin30days

ofitspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,orproductlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179

Engine Oil: SAE 30 Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline

Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase

Record the model number, serial number,

and date of purchase above.

Thissymbolpoints outimportantsafetyinstructionswhich, if not followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or propertyof yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthismanual beforeattempting tooperatethis machine.Failuretocomplywith these instructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethissymbol,HEED

ITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthe part of the operatorcanresultinseriousinjury. Thismachineiscapableofamputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and throwing debris.Failureto observethefollowing safetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecomponents containoremit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm. Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontain leadand lead compounds,chemicalsknownto the StateofCaliforniatocausecancerand

reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.

GENERAL OPERATION

Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.

Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop themachineanddisengagethemquickly.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis machine.Children 14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation practicesinthis manualandonthemachineandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbyanadult.

Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithout properinstruction. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders,

helpers,childrenandpetsatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.

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 whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts. Loosefitting clothesandjewelrycanbecaughtinmovableparts.Never operatethis machineinbarefeetorsandals.

Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischargedirectionanddonotpoint itatanyone.Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentire grasscatcherinitsproperplace.

Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthecuttingdeck. Contactwith theblade(s)canamputatehandsandfeet.

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof thispowermachineto personswho read,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin

thismanualandonthemachine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

Amissingordamageddischargecovercancausebladecontactorthrown objectinjuries.

Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,orroadsandwhilenot cuttinggrass.

Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.Thismachineis not intendedforuseonanypublicroadway.

Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs. Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight. Nevercarrypassengers.

Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking toavoidaback-overaccident.Beawareandpayattentionto thesafety systemfunctionthatstopspowertothe bladeswhendrivinginreverse.

Ifnotfunctioningproperly,contactanauthorizeddealerforsafetysystem inspectionandrepair.

Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoiderratic operationandexcessivespeed.

Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntilthe blade(s)cometoacompletestopbeforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptying grass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassordebris,or makingany adjustments.

Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn offblade(s),place drivecontrolleversinneutral,setparkingbrake,stopengineandremove keybeforedismounting.

Useextracarewhenloadingor unloadingthemachineintoa trailerortruck. Thismachineshouldnotbedrivenupordownramp(s),becausethemachine couldtipover,causingseriouspersonalinjury.Themachinemustbepushed manuallyonramp(s)toloadorunloadproperly.

Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch. Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlowhangingtree

branches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor pulledfromthemachine,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Disengageallattachmentclutches,settheparkingbraketothe'on'position andmovethe RHandLHdrivecontrolleverstothe neutralpositionbefore attemptingtostarttheengine.

Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidentialgrassofaheightnomore than10".Donotattempttomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g., pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleavesmaycontacttheengine exhaustand/orbuilduponthemowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.

Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowallinstructions

providedwiththeapprovedaccessoryorattachment.Foralistofapproved accessoriesandattachments,call1-888-331-4569.

Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,areinvolvedin a

largepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilityto operatetheridingmowersafelyenoughto protect themselvesandothersfromseriousinjury.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,usecareandgood

judgment.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto lossofcontrolandtip-overaccidentswhichcan resultinsevereinjuryordeath.Allslopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannotback

uptheslopeorif youfeeluneasyonit, donotmowit. Foryoursafety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartoftNs manualtomeasure

slopesbeforeoperatingthis machineonasJopedorhillyarea.Iftheslopeisgreater than15degreesasshownontheslopegauge,donotoperatethismachineonthat

areaorseriousinjurycouldresult.

Do_"

Mowacrossslopes,notupanddown.Exerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectiononslopes.

Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneventerrain couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

Useslowspeed.Choosealowenoughspeedsothatyouwill nothaveto stopwhileontheslope.Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Ifthetiresare

unabletomaintaintraction,disengagethebladesandproceedslowlyand carefullystraightdowntheslope.

Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsor counterweightsto improvestability.

Useextracarewith grasscatchersorotherattachments.Thesecanchange thestabilityofthemachine.

Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Donotmakesudden changesinspeedordirection.Rapidaccelerationordecelerationcouldcause

thefrontofthe machineto lift andrapidlyrolloverbackwards,whichcould causeseriousinjury.

Do Not:

Donotturn onslopesunlessnecessary;thenturn slowlyuphillanduseextra carewhileturning.

Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments.Themowercould suddenlyturn overifawheelisovertheedgeofacliff,ditch,orif anedge

cavesin. Donottry tostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootontheground. Donotuseagrasscatcheronsteepslopes.

Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding. Donottow heavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,lawn

roller,etc.)onslopesgreaterthan5degrees.Whengoingdownhill,the extraweighttendstopushtheridingmowerandmaycauseyoutoloose

control(e.g.ridingmowermayspeedup,brakingandsteeringabilityare reduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeandcauseridingmowertooverturn).

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccurif theoperatoris notalertto thepresenceofchildren. Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Theydonot understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsaw

them.

Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinwatchfulcareof aresponsible

adultotherthantheoperator.

Bealertandturnmachineoff ifachildentersthearea.

Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwayslookbehindanddownforsmall children.

Nevercarrychildren,evenwith theblade(s)shutoff.Theymayfall offand be

seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees

orotherobjectsthat mayblockyourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe

pathofthemachine. Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom

ahotmuffler.

Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto preventunauthorized

operation.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children14and overshouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandonthemachineandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

TOWING

Towonlywith a machinethathasahitchdesignedfor towing.Donotattach towedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweightlimitsfor towed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.

Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment. Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycauselossoftractionand

lossofcontrol.

Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Donotshift to neutralandcoastdownhill. Donottow heavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,lawn

roller,etc.)onslopesgreaterthan5degrees.Whengoingdownhill,the extraweighttendstopushtheridingmowerandmaycauseyoutoloose control(e.g.ridingmowermayspeedup,brakingandsteeringabilityare

reduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeandcauseridingmowertooverturn).

SERVICE

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryor property damageuseextremecareinhandling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselfor your clotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwitha plastic

liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore filling.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor trailerandrefuelit ontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentona trailerwith aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzle.

Keepthenozzlein contactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition. Neverfuelmachineindoors.

Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.Allow enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit off theengineandequipment.Movemachineto

anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeof grass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen

flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes dryerorothergasappliances.

Allowamachinetocoolatleastfiveminutesbeforestoring.

General Service

Neverrunan engineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,anodorless,anddeadlygas.

Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertaintheblade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.

Periodicallycheckto makesurethe bladescometocompletestopwithin approximately(5)fivesecondsafteroperatingthebladedisengagement control.Ifthebladesdonotstopwithinthethistimeframe,haveyour machineservicedprofessionallybySearsoranotherqualifieddealer.

Regularlycheckthesafetyinterlocksystemforproperfunction,asdescribed laterinthismanual.If thesafetyinterlocksystemdoesnotfunctionproperly, haveyourmachineservicedprofessionallyby Searsoranotherqualified

dealer. Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsat frequentintervalsfor

propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade(s)fordamage(e.g.,excessive wear,bent,cracked).Replacetheblade(s)with theoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,listedinthis manual.Useofparts whichdonotmeettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduseextra cautionwhenservicingthem.

Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besuretheequipmentisin safe workingcondition.

Nevertamperwith thesafetyinterlocksystemorothersafetydevices.Check theirproperoperationregularly.

Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug wire(s)andgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemachinefor anydamage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsorrepairsto themachinewhilethe engineisrunning.

Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoveraresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobe thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly, listedinthis manual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment specificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speedtheengine.The

governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine. Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe

environment. AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andthe

U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverage

UsefulLifeofseven(7)years,or270hoursofoperation.Attheendof theAverageUsefulLifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybySearsor anotherqualifieddealerto ensurethatallmechanicalandsafetysystems areworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failureto dosocanresultin accidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,do notmodifyengineinanyway.Tampering

with the governorsetting canleadto a runawayengineandcauseitto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting of engine

governor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

Engineswhkh arecertified to complywith Californiaand federalEPA emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certified to operateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethefollowing emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),OxidizingCatalyst(OC), SecondaryAir Injection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

Ifasparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintained ineffectiveworkingorder

bythe operator.Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw(Section 4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar

laws.Federallawsapply onfederallands. Asparkarrestorforthe muffler isavailablethrough your nearestSearsParts andRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructionson the machine before

attempting to assemble and operate.

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 Mowing in reverse is not recommended.

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.

DANGER- ROTATING BLADES Look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

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

DANGER -- SAFETY DEVICES Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working.

WARNING -- 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 -- FIRE HAZARD Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing.

WARNING -- FIRE HAZARD Do not drive through piles of dry leaves or tall grass.

WARNING -- FIRE HAZARD Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A

spark arrestor may be required.

15° Slope

(OK)

Figure1

(TOO STEEP)

Figure2

O. daShed. fine

USETHiS SLOPEGAUGETODETERMINE

iFA SLOPEiS TOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!

Tochecktheslope,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethispageandfold alongthe dashedline.

2. Locateavertical objecton or behindthe slope(e.g.a pole,building,fence, tree, etc.)

3. Aligneither side of the slope gaugewith theobject(SeeFigure1 andFigure2 ).

4. Adjust gaugeup or down until the left cornertouchestheslope(SeeFigure1andFigure2).

If there is agap belowthe gauge,theslopeistoo steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2above).

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 across the face of slopes, never mow up and down the face of slopes.

Set-Up

NOTE:Removethedeckwashsystemnozzleadapterandoildraintubefromthe manualbagandstoreforfutureuse.

Moving The Riding Mower Manually

Yourridingmower'stransmissionisequippedwitha hydrostaticreliefvalvefor occasionswhenit isnecessaryto movetheridingmowermanually.Openingthis valvepermitsthefluidinthetransmissiontobypassitsnormalroute,allowingthe reartiresto"freewheel."Toopenthehydrostatkreliefvalve,proceedasfollows:

1. Locatethehydrostaticbypassrodintherearoftheridingmower.SeeFigure1.

PositionDriveControllevers

Thedrivecontrolleversoftheridingmowerareloweredforshippingpurposes. Theflangelocknuts,hexscrews,andflat washersthatnormallysecurethecontrol leversintheiroperatingpositionareunfastenedandinstalledintheslottedholesof thecontrolleversfor shipment.Thecontrolleversmustberepositionedtooperate theridingmower.Torepositionthecontrolleversforoperation,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethehexscrewsandfiatwashersfromthehardwarepackinyour manualbag.

2. Lift andswingthatcontrolleverupwarduntil theslottedholeinthelever bracketalignswithoneofthe holesinthepivotbracket.SeeFigure2.

Control

LiftControl

LeverUpward

Fiat Washer

Figure1

Engagethebypassrodsbypullingeachoneout (a)andtotheright(b)to lockit intoplace.SeeFigure1.

Disengagethebypassrodsbyreversingstepsa &b aftermovingthetractor. SeeFigure1.

NOTE:Thetransmissionwill NOTengagewhenthe hydrostaticbypassrodis pulledout.Returntherodto itsnormalpositionpriortooperatingthe riding

mower.

Neverattempt to movethe riding mowermanuallywithout first opening

the hydrostaticreliefvalve.Doingsowill resultinseriousdamageto the

ridingmower'stransmission.

Hex Screw

3. Slidetheflat washerontothehexscrew.Fromtheoutside,insertthehex

screwwith washerthroughthecontrolleverslotandtheholeofthepivot

bracket.SeeFigure2.Usinga 1/2"wrenchsnugthescrew,butdonotfully

tighten.

4. Notetherelativepositionof thecontrollevertothepivotbracket,

thenrepeatthepreviousstepstorepositiontheothercontrolleverin approximatelythesameposition.

Torquethe screwsdowntightly topreventthe controlleversfrom slipping out of position.

Referto"Adjustingthe DriveControlLevers"intheMaintenance&

Adjustmentsfor instructionsonthefinaladjustmentofthelevers.

Bracket

Figure2

Connectingthe Battery Cables LowerDeckDischargeChuteDeflector

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadandlead compounds,chemicalsknownto the StateofCaliforniato causecancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Whenattaching batterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE(Black)wire.

Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycablesonyourequipmentmayhavebeenleft disconnectedfromtheterminalsat thefactory.Toconnectthebatterycables, proceedasfollows:

NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).Thenegativebattery terminalismarkedNeg.(-).

NOTE:Ifthe positivebatterycableisalreadyattached,skipaheadto step2.

1. Removetheplasticcover,if present,fromthepositivebatteryterminaland attachtheredcableto thepositivebatteryterminal(+)with theboltand hexnut.SeeFigure3.

Neveroperatethemowerdeckwithout the chutedeflectorinstalledandin the downposition.

Thedischargechutedeflectormustbeinstalledbeforeoperatingthemower.

I. Removethekeysthatareattachedwitha ziptie tothechutebracket.

2. Removetheflangelocknutandhexscrewfromthedeck.

3. Placethechutedeflectoronthedeck,besuretoinsertthetabsonthechute deflectorintotheholesonthedeck.SeeFigure4.

Figure3

Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthenegativebatteryterminaland attachtheblackcabletothenegativebatteryterminal(-) with theboltand hexnut.SeeFigure3.

Positiontheredrubberbootoverthepositivebatteryterminaltohelp protectitfromcorrosion.

NOTE:Ifthe batteryisputintoserviceafterthedateshownontoporside ofbattery,chargethebatteryasinstructedin theServiceandMaintenance sectionofthisOperator'sManualpriortooperatingtheridingmower.

Figure4

4. Whenthetabsareinstalledinthedeck,slidethechutedeflectortowardthe rearofthetractoruntilthe boltholeinthechutedeflectoralignswiththe holeinthedeck.SeeFigure4.

5. Securethechutedeflectorin placewith the flangelocknutandhexscrew removedin step2.Tightento 102-124ln-lbs.SeeFigure4.

CheckingTirePressure

Donotoverinflatetires. Checksidewallof tiresfor maximumpsi.Equaltire

pressureshouldbemaintainedatall times.

Thetiresonyourridingmowermaybeoverinflatedforshippingpurposes.Reducethe tirepressurebeforeoperatingtheridingmower.Checksidewalloftiresformaximumpsi.

Adjusting the GaugeWheels

Keephandsandfeet awayfrom thedischargeopeningofthe cutting deck.

NOTE:Thedeckgaugewheelsareananti-scalpfeatureofthedeckandarenot designedtosupporttheweightofthecuttingdeck.

Themowerdeckcuttingheightcanbesetinanyofsixheightsettingsusingthe ridingmower'sdecklift handle.Thedeckheightsrangefrom1-1//'to4".Thedeck gaugewheelpositionshouldbeapproximately1/4"to1//,abovethegroundwhen thedeckissetinthedesiredheightsetting.

Usingthe lift handle,setthedeckinthedesiredheightsetting,thencheckthe gaugewheeldistancefromthegroundbelow.Ifnecessaryadjustasfollows:

1. Visuallycheckthedistancebetweenthefrontgaugewheelandtheground. Ifthegaugewheelisnearortouchingtheground,itshouldberaised.If morethan1//,abovetheground,itshouldbelowered.

2. Removetheflangelocknutsecuringthefrontgaugewheelshoulderboltto thedeck.Removethegaugewheelandshoulderbolt.Referto Figure5.

Adjusting the Seat

flOTE:Besuretopushtheexcesswirefromthewireharnessintotheseatboxhole priortoloweringtheseat.

Toadjustthe positionoftheseat,rotatetheseatforwardandlocatethetwo adjustmentknobsonthefrontof theseatpan.Referto Figure6.

Figure6

Rotatetheclampknobsto theleftandremovethem,slidetheseatforwardor backwardandre-inserttheclampknobsintooneofthefouravailablepositionson theseatpanandintotheseat,thentightensecurely.Makesuretheseatislockedinto positionbeforeoperatingthetractor.SeeFigure6

GaugeWhee

Bracket

Holes

Nut

ShoulderScrew

Figure5

3. Inserttheshoulderboltintotheoneoffourindexholesinthefrontgauge wheelbracketthat will givethegaugewheela 1/4"to1//,clearancewith the groundandsecurewiththeflangelocknut.

4. Notetheindexholeofthejustadjustedwheel,andadjustthereargauge wheelintotherespectiveindexholesof theothergaugewheelbracketon

thedeck.

GasandOU

FuelRecommendations

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedto minimizecombustionchamber deposits)with aminimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto 10%ethanolor 15% MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasolinemixture ordirty gasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterin thefueltank.DONOTuseE85 gasoline.

Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor allowflamesorsparksintheareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere gasolineisstored.

Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed

properlyandsecurely.

Becarefulnottospillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormayignite.

Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingtheengine. Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinorbreathingofvapor.

AddingFuel

Useextremecarewhenhandling gasoline.Gasolineise×tremely flammable andthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthe riding mower indoorsorwhile the engineishotor running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,

pipesandothersourcesofignition.

1. Besureengineisoutdoorsandinawell-ventilatedarea.

2. Cleanareaaroundthefuelfill capandremovethefuelfill cap.

3. UsinganapprovedredGASOLINEcontainer,addfuelslowly,beingcarefulto avoidspilling.

Fillthetankuntilthefuelreachesthebottomofthefueltankneck.4.

Replacethefuelcapandtightensecurely.Wipeupspilledfuelbefore startingengine.If fuelisspilledDONOTstartengine.Moveridingmower awayfromareaofspillage.Avoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuel

vaporsaregone.

CheckingandAdding Oil

Yourridingmowerisshippedwith oil intheengine.However,youMUSTcheck theoillevelbeforeoperating.CheckandaddtheoilasinstructedinyourEngine Operator'sManual.

FuelLevelWindow\ l\

LHDrive RHDrive

ControlLever ControlLever

LCDServiceMinder&

HourMeter

ignitionSwitch

FueiTankCap

LHTransmissionBy[

Nowthatyouhavesetupyourridingmower,it'simportanttobecomeacquainted with itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure10.

NOTE:Referencesto LEFT,RIGHT,FRONT,andREARindicatethat positiononthe ridingmowerwhenfacingforwardwhileseatedintheoperator'sseat.

CupHolder

ThecupholderislocatedtowardtherearoftheRHconsoletotherightofthe operator'sseat.

StorageTray

Thestoragetray islocatedattherearofthe RHconsole.

DeckHeightindex

Thedecklifthandleislocatedonthefront!rightoftheconsole,andisused toraiseandlowerthemowerdeck.Pullthehandletotheleftoutof the

indexnotchandpushdownwardto lowerthedeck,or pullupwardtoraise thedeck.Whenthedesiredheightisattained,movethelift handletothe rightuntilfully intheindexnotch.

CupHolder

Tray

\nsmissionBypassRod

Figure10

RHand LHDriveControl Levers

TheRHandLHcontrolleversarelocatedoneachsideoftheoperator'sseat.These hingedleverspivotoutwardtoopenspacetopermittheoperatortoeither sitinthe tractorseat,ortodismountthetractor.Theleversmustbefullyopenedoutandin theneutralpositiontostartthetractorengine.Whenthe leversarefullyoutward, theparkingbrakeisalsoengaged.

EachlevercontrolstherespectiveRHorLHtransmission.Consequently,theselevers controlallofthemovementsofthetractor.Drivingandsteeringutilizingthese controlleversisquitedifferentfromconventionaltractors,andwill takesome practiceto master.Referto Operationforinstructionsonusingthecontrollevers.

PowerTake-Off(PTO)Switch

ThePTOswitchislocatedontheRHconsoletotherightoftheoperator'sseat.The

PTOswitchoperatestheelectricPTOclutchmountedonthebottomoftheengine crankshaft.Pulltheswitchknobupwardtoengagethe PTOclutch,orpushtheknob downwardtodisengagetheclutch.ThePTOswitchmustbeinthe"disengaged" positionwhenstartingtheengine.

DeckLift Handle

Thedecklifthandleislocatedonthefront/rightoftheseatboxframe,and isusedtoraiseandlowerthemowerdeck.Pullthehandletotheleftoutof

theindexnotchandpushdownwardtolowerthedeck,orpullupwardto raise thedeck.Whenthedesiredheightisattained,movethelift handletothe rightuntilfullyintheindexnotch.

ignition Switch LowOil

TheignitionswitchislocatedontheRH RUN consoletotherightoftheoperator'sseat. [

Theignitionswitchhasthreepositions. STOP6-- Theengineandelectrical

systemisturnedoff. RUN_-- Theridingmowerelectricalsystemisenergized.

START_-- Thestartermotorwill turn overtheengine.Releasethekey immediatelywhentheenginestarts

NOTE:Topreventaccidentalstartingand/orbatterydischarge,removethe keyfromtheignitionswitchwhentheridingmowerisnotin use.

Theletters"LO"followedbytheletters"OIL",thenfollowedbythemeter's accumulatedtimewill indicatethetractorislowonoil.Stopthetractor

immediatelyandchecktheengineoil levelasinstructedinthisOwner'sManual.

LowBattery [l_ 8Rrrl

Atstartup,thebatteryvoltageisbrieflydisplayedthen 1_ changestoaccumulatedhours.Theletters"LO"willdisplay

followedbytheletters"BATT"andthenfollowedbythemeter'saccumulatedtime."LO/

BATT/TIME"isdisplayedontheLCDwhenthevoltagedropsbelow11.5volts.When thisoccurs,thebatteryisinneedofachargeortheengine'schargingsystemisnot generatingsufficientamperage.ChargethebatteryasinstructedintheServicesectionof thismanualorhavethechargingsystemcheckedbyyourlocalservicedealer.

TransmissionBypassRods

Air FilterServke I[_] rL

Thetransmissionbypassrods(oneforeachtheRHandLHtransmission)arelocated beneaththeframeplatform,justinsideeachrearwheel.

Whenengaged,thetwo rodsopenabypasswithin the hydrostatictransmissions, whichallowstheridingmowertobepushedshortdistancesbyhand.Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionsonusingthebypassfeature.

Theletters"CLN"will display,followedbytheletters _ "AIR",followedby"FILT",thenfollowedbythemeter's

accumulatedtime."CLN/AIR/FILT/TIME"will alternateonthedisplayfor7 minutes afterthemeterreaches25 hours.Thisairfilter servicemindertimeintervalwillbe

every25hours.Onintervalsthatarecommonwith oil service,theoil messagewill

bedisplayedfirst followedbytheairfilter message.

Throttle/ChokeControl

Nevertowyour ridingmower.Towingthe riding mowerwith the rear wheelsonthe groundmaycauseseveredamageto the transmissions.

FuelTankCap

ThefueltankcapislocatednearthemiddleoftheLHconsole.Turnthefill capto remove.Thefuelcapistetheredtothetractortopreventitsloss.Donotattemptto removethecapfromthetractor.Filltankto thebottomofthefillerneck,allowing somespaceinthetankforfuelexpansion.Donotoverfillthetank.

Pushthecapdownwardonthefueltankfill neckandturnclockwiseuntilit clicksto tighten.Alwaysre-installthefuelcaptightly ontothefueltankafterremoving

Neverfill the fueltank when the engineisrunning. If the engineishot from recentlyrunning,allow to coolforseveralminutesbeforerefueling.

Highlyflammable gasolinesplashingontoahot enginecouldcauseafire.

[CD ServiceMinder & Hour Meter

WhentheignitionkeyisrotatedoutoftheSTOPpositionbutnotintotheSTART position,the LCDServiceMinderandHourMeterwill brieflydisplaythebattery voltage,followedbythetractor'saccumulatedhours.

NOTE:Hoursoftractoroperationarerecordedanytimetheignitionkeyis rotatedoutoftheSTOPposition,regardlessofwhethertheengineisstarted.

TheLCDServiceMinderwill remindtheoperatorof maintenanceintervalsfor changingtheengineoil,airfilterservice,lowengineandlowbatterywarnings.

ChangeOil

TheLCDwill displaythe letters'CHG",followedbytheletters"OIL",followedbythe letters"SOON",thenfinallyfollowedbythemeter'saccumulatedtime. "CHG/OIL! SOON/TIME"will alternateonthedisplayfor 7minutesafterthe meterreaches50 hours.Thisoilserviceminderintervalwilloccurevery50hours.Beforethe interval expires,changetheengineoii asinstructedin theMaintenancesectionof this Operator'sManual.

Thethrottle/chokecontrolislocatedontheLHconsoletotheleftofthe operator'sseat.Whensetin agivenposition,a uniformenginespeedwill

bemaintained.

Pushthethrottle!chokecontrolhandleforwardtoincreasetheengine speed.Theridingmowerisdesignedtooperatewith thethrottle/choke controlinthe FAST_ positionwhentheridingmowerisbeingdriven andthemowerdeckisengaged.

PullthethrotNe/chokecontrolhandlerearwardtodecreasetheengine speed.

Whenstartingtheengine,pushthecontrolhandlefullyforwardintothe

CHOKE1"-,1position. Afterstartingandwarmingtheengine,movethecontrolhandlerearwarduntilyou

feelit movepastthechokedetent.

General Safety

RECEIVEINSTRUCTION-- Entirelyreadthisoperator'smanual.Learnto operatethismachineSAFELY.DonotriskINJURYorDEATH.Allowonlythose whohavebecomecompetentin itsusagetooperatethisridingmower.

Beforestartingtheengineorbeginningoperation,befamiliarwith the controls.Theoperatorshouldbeintheoperator'sseat.ThePTOswitchmust beinthedisengagedposition,theparkingbrakeengaged,andthe RHand

LHdrivecontrolleversmovedfullyoutwardintheneutralposition.

Keepallshieldsin place.Keepawayfrommovingparts. NORIDERS!Keepall peopleandpetsasafedistanceaway.Lookbehindand

downto bothsidesoftheridingmowerbeforeandwhilebackingup.

DONOTdirectthemowerdischargeatpeople. Avoidslopeswherepossible.Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15°.

Slopeswith agreaterinclinepresentdangerousoperatingconditions.Riding mowerscanberolledover.

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Beforeleavingtheoperator'sseat:Shutoffthe PTO,movethe RHandLH drivecontrolleversfullyoutwardintheneutralposition,engagetheparking brake0, shutofftheengineandremovetheignitbn key.Waitforall movementtostopbeforeservicingorcleaning.

Operatethedrivecontrolleverssmoothlyandavoidanysuddenmovements oftheleverswhenstartingandstopping.Keepafirm griponthecontrol

levers. Becarefulwhenoperatingnearroadways.Stopthe ridingmowermotion

andwaitfor vehiclestopassbeforeoperatingalongtheroad. Donotoperatetheridingmowerwiththemowerdeckremoved.Removalof

thedeckwill changethebalanceoftheridingmower,andcouldcontribute toaridingmowerrollover.

Avoidoperationontractionsurfacesthat areunstable;useextremecaution if thesurfaceisslippery.

Slowdownbeforeturningandcometoacompletestopbeforeanyzeroturn maneuver.

Donotstoptheridingmowerorparktheridingmowerovercombustible materialssuchasdrygrass,leaves,debris,etc.

Donotfill thefueltankwhentheengineisrunningorwhiletheengineis hot.Allowtheengineseveralminutestocoolbeforerefueling.Tightenthe fuelcapsecurely.

Before Operating YourRidingmower

Beforeyouoperatetheridingmower,studythismanualcarefullytofamiliarize yourselfwith theoperationofalltheinstrumentsandcontrols.It hasbeen preparedto helpyouoperateandmaintainyourridingmowerefficiently.

Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonlyonclean,fresh,unleadedregular gasoline.Forbestresults,fill thefueltankwith onlyclean,fresh,unleaded gasolinewithapumpstickeroctaneratingof87orhigher.

Unleadedgasolineisrecommendedbecauseit leaveslesscombustionchamber depositsandreducesharmfulexhaustemissions.Leadedgasolineisnot recommendedandmustnotbeusedwhereexhaustemissionsareregulated.

NOTE:Purchasegasolineinsmallquantities.Donotusegasolineleftover fromthe previousseason,tominimizegumdepositsinthefuelsystem.

Gasohol(upto10%ethylalcohol,90%unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isan approvedfuel.Othergasoline/alcoholblendsarenotapproved.

MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleadedgasolineblends(uptoa maximumof15%MTBEbyvolume)areapprovedfuels.Othergasoline/ether blendsarenotapproved.

Checkthe engineoil level. Cleantheaircleanerelementifnecessary. Checkthe tireinflationpressures. Adjusttheseatforoperator'smaximumcomfort,visibilityandfor

maintainingcompletecontroloftheridingmower.

Safety interlockSystem

Thisridingmowerisequippedwithasafetyinterlocksystemfortheprotectionof theoperator.If theinterlocksystemshouldevermalfunction,donotoperatethe ridingmower.Call1-888-331-4569to scheduleservicefromSearsParts& Repair.

Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefromcrankingorstartingunless the RHandLHdrivecontrolleversaremovedfullyoutwardtoeachsideinthe

neutralposition,theparkingbrakeisengaged,andthePTOisdisengaged.

Toavoidsuddenmovementwhendisengagingthe parkingbrake,thesafety

interlocksystemwill shutofftheengineif theRHand/orLHdrivecontrol leversaremovedto apositionotherthanthefullyout intheneutralposition

whentheparkingbrakeisengaged. Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill shutofftheengineif theoperatorleavesthe

seatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake. Thesafetyinterlocksystemwillshutofftheengineiftheoperatorleavestheseat

withthePTOengaged,regardlessofwhethertheparkingbrakeisengaged. NOTE:ThePTOswitchmustbemovedtothe"OFF"positiontorestarttheengine. Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill shutoffthe PTOandthemowerbladeswill

stopif bothdrivecontrolleversaremovedintothe reverseposition.ThePTO will re-engagewhenoneor bothoftheleversaremovedbacktoeitherthe

neutralorforwardposition.

Starting the Engine

Thisriding mowerisequippedwith a safetyinterlocksystemdesignedfor the protectionofthe operator.Donotoperatethe riding mowerif anypart ofthe interlocksystemismalfunctioning. Periodicallycheckthe functions ofthe interlocksystemfor properoperation.

Forpersonalsafety,the operatormust besitting inthe riding mowerseat whenstarting theengine.

1. Operatormustbesittinginthetractorseatwith thecontrolleversfully outwardinneutral(parkingbrakeon).

2. MakecertainthePTOswitchisinthedisengaged(down)position.Referto Figure11.

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Throttle/ChokeControl

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3. Movethethrottle/chokecontrolleverfullyforwardintothe CHOKE!_,1 position.

flOTE:Iftheengineiswarmedup,it maynotbenecessaryto placethe throttle/chokecontrolintheCHOKEI'_1position.

4. TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheSTART_ positionandreleaseit as soonastheenginestarts;however,donotcranktheenginecontinuouslyfor

morethan5secondsat atime.Iftheenginedoesnotstartwithin thistime, turnthekeytoSTOP_ andwaitat least15secondstoallowtheengine's

startermotortocool.Tryagainafterwaiting.Ifafterafewattemptsthe enginefailstostart,donotkeeptryingtostartit withthechokeclosedas thiswill causefloodingandmakestartingmoredifficult.

5. Astheenginewarmsup,graduallypull thethrottle/chokecontrollever rearwardpastthechokedetentposition.Donotusethechokepositionto enrichthefuelmixture,exceptasnecessarytostarttheengine.

6. Allowtheenginetorunforafewminutesatmidthrottle beforeputtingthe engineunderload.

ColdWeather Starting

Whenstartingtheengineattemperaturesnearorbelowfreezing,ensurethe correctviscositymotoroil isusedin theengineandthebatteryisfully charged. Starttheengineasfollows:

I. Besurethebatteryisingoodcondition.Also,awarmbatteryhasmuch

morestartingcapacitythanacoldbattery.

2. Usefreshwintergradefuel.Wintergradegasolinehashighervolatilityto improvestarting.Donotusegasolineleftoverfromsummer.

3. Followthepreviousinstructionfor Startingthe Engine.

UsingJumper CablesToStart Engine

Batteriescontainsulfuric acidandproduceexplosivegasses.Makecertain the areaiswell ventilated,wearglovesand eyeprotection,and avoid sparksorflamesnearthe battery.

Ifthebatterychargeisnotsufficienttocranktheengine,rechargethebattery.Ira batterychargerisunavailableandtheridingmowermustbestarted,theaidofa boosterbatterywill benecessary.Connecttheboosterbatteryasfollows:

1. Connectthe endofonecabletothedisabledridingmowerbattery'spositive terminal;thenconnecttheotherendofthatcabletotheboosterbattery's positiveterminal.

2. Connectoneendoftheothercableto theboosterbattery'snegative terminal;thenconnecttheotherendofthatcabletothe frameofthe disabledridingmower,asfarfromthebatteryaspossible.

3. Startthedisabledridingmowerfollowingthenormalstartinginstructions previouslyprovided;thendisconnectthejumpercablesintheexactreverse

orderoftheirconnection.

Havetheridingmower'selectricalsystemcheckedandrepairedassoonas possibletoeliminatetheneedforjumpstarting.

Stopping the Engine

1. Placethe PTOswitchintheOFFposition.

2. Movethe RHandLHdrivecontrolleversfully outwardintheneutralposition (parkingbrakeon).

3. Movethethrottle/chokecontrolto midwaybetweentheSLOWq_CCb,and FAST_ positions.

4. Turntheignitionkeytothe STOP_ positionandremovethekeyfromthe ignitionswitch.

flOTE:Alwaysremovethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtopreventaccidental startingorbatterydischargeiftheequipmentisleft unattended.

PracticeOperation (initial Use)

Operatingazero-turnridingmowerisnotlikeoperatingaconventionaltyperiding mower.Becauseazeroturnridingmowerismoremaneuverable,gettingusedto

operatingthecontrolleverstakessomepractice. Westronglyrecommendthatyoulocateareasonablylarge,levelandopen"practice

area"wheretherearenoobstructions,pedestrians,oranimals.Youshouldpractice operatingtheridingmowerfor aminimumof30minutes.

Carefullymove-- orhaveanexperiencedusermove-- theridingmowerto thepracticearea.Whenperformingthepracticesession,thePTOshouldnotbe engaged.Whilepracticing,operatetheridingmoweratapproximately1/2-3/4 throttleandatlessthanfull speedinbothforwardandreverse.

Carefullypracticemaneuveringtheridingmowerandproceedto driveasdescribed

inthefollowingDrivingtheRidingmowerForwardsection.

Drivingthe Riding mower

Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedandsuddenstops.

1. Adjusttheoperator'sseattothemostcomfortablepositionthatallowsyou tooperatethecontrols.See"AdjustingtheSeat"theAssemblysection.

2. MovetheRHandLHdrivecontrolleversinwardintheneutralposition.Refer to Figure12.

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flOTE:Ifthecontrolleversarenotevenintheneutralposition,refertoService andMaintenanceforinstructionstoadjusttheleverssothattheyareeven.

Movethethrottle/chokecontrolleverforwardtotheFAST_ (fullthrottle) position.

NOTE:Althoughtheridingmower'sengineisdesignedtorunat full throttle, whenperformingapracticesessiontheridingmowermustbeoperatedat lessthanfull throttle.Thisonlyappliesto practice.

Alwaysmaintaina firm griponthe controllevers.DONOTreleasethe control leversto slowor stopthe riding mower;moveleversto neutral

positionusingyour hands.

Todrivetheridingmower,firmly grasptherespectivedrivecontrollevers with yourrightandleft handsandcontinuewith DrivingtheRidingmower

Forward.

Driving the Ridingmower Forward

Keepall movementof the drivecontrolleversslowand smooth.Abrupt movementofthe control leverscanaffect the stability ofthe riding mower

andcouldcausetheridingmowertoflip over,which mayresult inserious

injury ordeathto the operator.

Slowlyandevenlymovebothdrivecontrolleversforward.Theridingmower will starttomoveforward.SeeFigure13.

Turningthe Riding mower While Driving Forward

Whenreversingthedirection of travel,we recommendperforming gradual 'U'turnswherepossible.Sharperturnsincreasethepossibilityof turf defacement,andcouldaffectcontrolof the riding mower.ALWAYSslow the riding mowerbeforemakingsharpturns.

Toturntheridingmowerwhiledrivingforward,movethecontrolleversas necessarysothatoneleverisrearwardof theother.Theridingmowerwill turnin

thedirectionof therearwardcontrollever.

Toturntotheleft, movetheleft drivecontrolleverrearwardoftheright

lever.SeeFigure14.

ForwardLeftTurn

DrivingForward Faster

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Asthecontrolleversarepushedfartherforwardthespeedoftheriding mowerwill increase.

Toslowtheridingmowermovethecontrolsleverrearwardtoattainthedesired speed,ormovetheleverstotheneutralpositiontostoptheridingmower.

Ill

Slower

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2. Toturnto theright,movetherightdrivecontrolleverrearwardoftheleft lever.SeeFigure15.

ForwardRightTurn

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Alwaysmaintainyour grasponthe drivecontrol levers.Donotreleasethe

leverstoslowthe riding mowerorto returnto neutral.

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Thegreaterthefore-to-aftdistancebetweenthetwolevers,thesharperthe ridingmowerwillturn.

Toexecuteazeroturnmovetheturnsidedrivecontrollevertothe inward neutralposition,whilemovingtheothercontrolleverforward.

NOTE"Makinga zeroturn whilethevehicleismovingwill greatlyincrease thepotentialfor defacementoftheturf.Forturf protectionandtoavoid personalinjury,alwaysstopthevehiclebeforeexecutingazeroturn.

TurningWhile DrivingRearward

1. Toturntheridingmowerwhiledrivingrearward,movethecontrollevers asnecessarysothatoneleverisforwardoftheother.Theridingmowerwill

turninthedirectionoftheforwardcontrollever. Toturntotheleft whiletravelingin reverse,movetheleft drivecontrollever

forwardoftherightlever.SeeFigure17.

Driving the Riding mower In Reverse

Alwayslookbehindand downonbothsidesof the ridingmowerbefore backingup.Alwayslookbehindwhile traveling inthe reversedirection.

1. Slowlyandevenlymovebothdrivecontrolleversrearward.Theriding mowerwill starttomoveinthe reversedirection.SeeFigure16.

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Toturnto therightwhiletravelinginreverse,movetherightdrivecontrol

leverforwardoftheleft lever.SeeFigure18.

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Asthecontrolleversarepushedfartherrearwardthespeedoftheriding mowerwill increase.

Toslowtheridingmowermovethecontrolsleverforwardtoattainthedesired speed,ormovetheleverstotheneutralpositionto stoptheridingmower.

Figure18

4. Thegreaterthefore-to-aftdistancebetweenthetwo levers,thesharperthe ridingmowerwillturn.

5. Toexecutea zeroturn,movetheturn sidedrivecontrollevertotheneutral position,whilemovingthe othercontrolleverrearward.

NOTE:Makingazeroturnwhilethevehicleismovingwillgreatlyincrease thepotentialfordefacementoftheturf. Forturfprotectionandtoavoid personalinjury,alwaysstopthevehiclebeforeexecutingazeroturn.

ExecutingaZeroTurn

Whenexecutingazeroturn, the ridingmowerMUSTBESTOPPED.

Executingazeroturn while the ridingmowerismovingcansignificantly reduceyourcontrolof theridingmowerandwill causesevereturf

defacementtooccur.

Stoptheforwardorreversemotionoftheridingmowerbymovingthetwo drivecontrolleverstoneutral.

Toturnclockwise,movetheleftcontrolleverforwardwhilesimultaneously movingtherightcontrolleverrearward.SeeFigure19.

Stopping the Riding mower

1. Movebothdrivecontrolleverstotheneutralposition(parkingbrakeon)to stopthemotionoftheridingmower.

2. PushthePTOswitchdownwardtotheDISENGAGEDposition.

3. Usethedecklift handleto raisethedecktoits highestposition.

4. Ifdismountingthetractor,movethedrivecontrolhandlesfully outward intheneutralpositionwhichalsoengagesthe parkingbrake,movethe

throttle/chokecontrollevertotheFAST,#_Irposition,turntheignition switchtoSTOP_ andremovethekeyfromtheswitch.

Donot leavethe seatof the riding mowerwithout disengagingthe PTO, movingdrivecontrol leversfullyoutward inthe neutralposition (parking brakeon).If leavingthe riding mowerunattended,turn theignition key off andremovekey.

DrivingOnSlopes

RefertotheslopegaugeintheSafeOperationSectiontohelpdetermineslopes

whereyoumaynotoperatesafely.

Figure19

Toturncounterclockwise,movetheright controlleverforwardwhile simultaneouslymovingtheleft controlleverrearward.SeeFigure20.

Donotoperateoninclineswith aslopeinexcessof15degrees(ariseof approximately2J/2 feet every10feet). Theridingmowercould overturn andcauseseriousinjury.

1. Alwaysdriveacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Controlthespeedand directionoftheridingmowerusingprimarilythecontrolleveronthe downhillsideoftheridingmower,with theuphillcontrolleverremaining essentiallyinafixedposition.

2. Avoidturningdownhillif possible.Startatthebottomofa slopeandwork upward.Alwaysslowdownbeforeturning.

3. Useextracareandgoslowlywhenturningdownhill.

OperatingThePTO

Operatethe PTOclutchasfollows:

1. Movethethrottle/chokecontrollevertoapproximatelythemidthrottle position.

2. PullthePTOswitchupwardto the ENGAGEDposition.

3. AdvancethethrotNe/chokelevertotheFAST_ position(fullthrottle).

4. Theoperatormustremainintheddingmowerseatatalltimes.Ifthe operatorshouldleavetheseatwithoutturningoff thepowertake-off switch,theridingmower'senginewill shutoff.

5. ThePTOclutchcannotbeoperatedwhenthetractorisdrivinginthereverse direction.ThePTOwill disengagewhenbothdrivecontrolleversaremoved tothereverseposition.Tore-engagethe PTO,the leversmustbeinthe

neutralorforwarddrivepositionandthePTOswitchmustbeplacedinthe OFF(disengaged)positionandthenreturnedto theON(engaged)position.

Figure20

Usingthe Mower Deck

Makecertainthe areato bemowedisfree ofdebris,sticks,stones,wireor other objectsthat canbethrown bytherotatingblades.

flOTE:Donotengagethemowerdeckwhenloweredingrass.Prematurewearand possiblefailureofthe'V"beltandPTOclutchwill result.Fullyraisethedeckormove toanon-grassyareabeforeengagingthemowerdeck.

1. Mowacrossslopes,not upanddown.Ifmowingaslope,startatbottomand workupwardtoensureturnsaremadeuphill.

2. Onthefirst passpicka pointontheoppositesideoftheareatobemowed.

3. Engagethe PTOclutchusingthe PTOswitchandmovethethrottle/choke controltothe FAST_ position.

4. Lowerthemowerdeckto thedesiredheightsettingusingthe lift handle.

5. Slowlyandevenlypushthe RHandLHdrivecontrolleversforwardto move theridingmowerforward,andkeeptheridingmowerheadeddirectly towardthealignmentpoint.

flOTE:Thespeedoftheridingmowerwillaffectthequalityofthemower cut.Mowingatfull speedwill adverselyaffectthecutquality.Controlthe groundspeedwith thecontrollevers.

6. Whenapproachingtheotherendofthestrip,slowdownorstopbefore turning.AU-turnisrecommendedunlessazeroturnisrequired.

7. Alignthemowerwith anedgeofthemowedstripandoverlap approximately3".

8. Directtheridingmoweroneachsubsequentstriptoalignwith apreviously cutstrip.

9. Topreventruttingorgroovingoftheturf, ifpossible,changethedirection thatthestripsaremowedbyapproximately45°for thenextandeach subsequentmowing.

Checkingthe SafetyInterlockCircuits

Periodicallycheckthesafetyinterlockcircuitstoensuretheyareworkingproperly.If asafetycircuitisnotworkingasdesigned,contactyouCraftsmandealerto havethe tractorinspected.DONOToperatethetractorif anysafetycircuitisnotfunctioning

properly.Tocheckthesafetycircuits,proceedasfollows:

1. PullthePTOswitchupwardto theengagedposition.Momentarilyturnthe ignitionswitchto thestart_ position;theengineshouldnotcrank.

2. Movebothcontrolleversfully inwardintheneutralposition;thenlift upwardfromtheoperator'sseat.Theengineshouldstop.

3. Withbothcontrolleversfully outwardinthe neutral/parkingbrakeengaged position,engagethe PTO.Liftupwardfromtheoperator'sseat;theengine shouldstop.

4. Startthetractorandmovethecontrolleversinwardtotheneutraloperating position.Engagethe PTOandmovebothcontrolleverslowlyintotheslow reverseposition;thePTOshoulddisengageandthemowerdeckshouldstop.

Becarefulwhen crossinggravelpathsor driveways.Disengagethe PTOand

raisethe decktothe highestposition beforecrossing.

flOTE:Whenstoppingtheridingmowerforanyreasonwhileonagrass surface,always:

Placethecontrolleversinneutral(parkingbrakeon), Shutengineoffand removethekey. Doingsowill minimizethepossibilityofhavingyourlawn

"browned"byhotexhaustfromyourridingmower'srunning engine.

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytype ofmaintenance/service,disengageallcontrols andstop theengine.Wait until allmoving partshavecometoacomplete stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainst theengineto

preventunintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation orwhile performing any adjustmentsor repairs.

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesserviceguidelines only.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof completedmaintenancetasks.To scheduleservkefrom SearsParts& Repair,call1-888-331-4569.

Eachuse 1. Mowerandexhaust area 1.

2. HydraulicTransaxle 2.

3. Tiresandpressure 3.

4. Deck,mower and drivebelts 4.

5. Bladesandbolttightness 5.

6. Safetyswitchoperation 6.

Every25hours 1. SpindleBearings 1. Every50hours 1. WearPoints 1.

2. Greasefitting 2.

Every100hours 1. Coolingshroudsandcooling 1.

areas

2. Fastenersandcomponents 2.

Everyseason/Beforestorage 1. Pivotpoints 1.

2. Controlhandle 2.

3. Extensionspring 3.

Aftermowing 1. Mowerandexhaustarea 1.

2. Wearpoints 2.

OnceMonthly 1. SpindlePulleys 1.

2. V-Belt 2.

Beforeperforminganymaintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO,move

the drive controlleversfully outward inthe neutral position,engagethe

parkingbrake,stopthe engineandremovethe keyto preventunintended

starting.

Clean Checkforleaks Check Check Check Check

Grease

Lubricate Lubricate

Removeandclean

Checkandsecure

Lubricate Lubricate Lubricate

Clean

Lubricate Clean Clean

Popopentheprotectivecapontheendoftheoildrainvalvetoexposethedrain port.RefertoFigure21.Removetheoilfillcap!dipstickfromtheoilfilltube.

Dipstkk Oil Fill Cap

EngineMaintenance

RefertotheKohlerOwner'sManualforallenginemaintenanceproceduresand instructions.

Changingthe EngineOil

Ifthe enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,the engine,muffler andsurrounding metalsurfaceswill behotand cancauseburnsto the skin.Exercisecaution

to avoidburns.

Tocompleteanoilchange,proceedasfollows:

1. Locatetheoildrainportontheleftsideoftheengine.

OilDrainPort

OilDrain Hose

Figure21

Pushtheoildrainhose(packedwiththismanual)ontotheoildrainport.Route theoppositeendofthehoseintoanappropriateoilcollectioncontainerwithat leasta2.0quartcapacity,tocollecttheusedoil.

Turntheoildrainvalve1/4-turn,thenpulloutwardtobegindrainingoil.After theoilhasfinisheddraining,pushtheendoftheoildrainvalvebackinandturn 1/4-turntosecureit backinplace.Re-captheendoftheoildrainvalvetokeep debrisfromenteringthedrainport.

Aftertheoilhasfinisheddraining,pushtheendoftheoildrainvalveback in,untilthetabsclickintoplace.Re-captheendoftheoildrainvalvetokeep debrisfromenteringthedrainportandfill theengineasinstructedinthe engineowner'smanual.Seeengineowner'smanualincludedwith this tractorfor oilcapacity.

Battery Maintenance

Thebatteryisfilledwithbatteryacidandthensealedatthefactory.However,evena "maintenancefree"batteryrequiressomemaintenanceto ensureitsproperlifecycle.

Spraytheterminalsandexposedwirewith abatteryterminalsealer,orcoat theterminalswith athincoatof greaseorpetroleumjelly,to protectagainst

corrosion. Alwayskeepthebatterycablesandterminalscleanandfreeofcorrosion.

Avoidtipping.Evenasealedbatterywill leakelectrolytewhentipped.

Battery Removal

TireMaintenance

Checkthetireairpressureafterevery50hoursofoperationorweekly.Keepthe tiresinflatedtotherecommendedpressures.Improperinflationwill shortenthe tireservicelife.Seethetiresidewallforproperinflationpressures.Observethe followingguidelines:

Donotinflateatireabovethemaximumpressureshownonthesidewallof thetire.

Donotreinflateatirethathasbeenrunflatorseriouslyunderinflated.Have aqualifiedtiremechanicinspectandservicethetire.

Lubrication

Usingapressurelubricatinggun,lubricatethefront castorwheelaxlesand thefrontpivotaxlewith No.2multipurposelithiumgreaseafterevery10

hoursofservke. Periodicallylubricateallotherpivotpoints;i.e.theseatpivotbracket,idlerpivot

bracketonthedeck,decklift shaftassembly,etc.with aqualitylubricatingoil.

GeneralBatteryInformation

Shouldbattery acidaccidentallysplatter intothe eyesorontothe skin, rinsethe affected areaimmediatelywith cleancoldwater. If thereis

anyfurther discomfort,seekprompt medicalattention. Ifacidspillson clothing, first dilute itwith cleanwater,then neutralizewith asolutionof ammonialwater or bakingsoda/water.

NEVERconnect(ordisconnect)battery chargerclipsto the battery while the chargeristurnedon,as itcancausesparks.Keepall sourcesof ignition (cigarettes,matches,lighters)awayfrom the battery.Thegasgenerated during chargingcan becombustible.Asafurther precaution,onlycharge thebattery inawell ventilatedarea.Alwaysshieldeyesand protectskin andclothingwhen working nearbatteries.

Batteryposts,terminalsandrelated accessoriescontain leadandlead compounds.Washhandsafter handling.

Thebatteryislocatedbeneaththeseatframe.Toremovethebattery:

1. Removethehexwasherscrewsecuringthebatteryhold-downbracketto theframe.Thenflip thebatteryhold-downbracketuptofreethebattery. SeeFigure22.

HexWasherScrew

Battery Hold-DownBracket

Figure22

Removethehexcapscrewandseresnutsecuringtheblacknegativebatterylead

tothenegativebatterypost(markedNEG).Movethecableawayfromthenegative

batterypost.

2. Removethehexcapscrewandsemsnutsecuringtheredpositivebattery leadtothepositivebatterypost(markedPOS).

3. Carefullylift thebatteryoutof thetractor.

4. Installthebatterybyrepeatingtheabovestepsinthereverseorder.

Batteriescontainsulfuric acidandmayemit explosivegases.Useextreme

cautionwhen handlingbatteries.Keepbatteriesout of thereachof children.

Alwaysconnectthe positiveleadto the battery beforeconnectingthe negativelead.Thiswill preventsparkingor possibleinjuryfrom an electricalshortcausedbycontactingthe riding mowerbodywith tools beingusedtoconnectthe cables.

Chargingthe Battery

I. Testand,ifnecessary,rechargethebatteryaftertheridingmowerhasbeen

storedfora periodoftime.

2. Avoltmeterorloadtestershouldread12.6volts(DC)orhigheracrossthe batteryterminals.SeeFigure23.

Voltmeter Stateof Charging

Reading Charge Time

12.7 100% Full Charge

12.4 7,5% 90 Min.

12.2 50% 180 Min.

12.0 25% 280 Min.

Figure23

3. Chargethebatterywitha12-voltbatterychargerat aMAXIMUMrateof10amps.

ServicingElectrical System

Afuseisinstalledtoprotecttheridingmower'selectricalsystemfromdamage causedbyexcessiveamperage.Alwaysusethesamecapacityfuseforreplacement. Iftheelectricalsystemdoesnotfunction,checkfora blownfuse.

Ifyouhavearecurringproblemwithblownfuses,call1-888-331-4569to schedule electricalsystemservicefromSearsParts&Repair.

RelaysandSwitches

Thereareseveralsafetyswitchesintheelectricalsystem.Ifa functionof thesafety interlocksystemdescribedearlierisnotfunctioningproperly,call1-888-331-4569 tohavetheelectricalsystemcheckedbySearsParts& Repair.

Usingthe DeckWashSystem

Pullbackthelockcollarofthenozzleadapterandpushtheadapterontothe

deckwashnozzleattheleft endofthemowerdeck.Releasethelockcollar tolocktheadapteronthenozzle.Referto Figure24.

Nozzle

Aria

CollarBack

Ada

LockCollar

DeckWash

Nozzle

Figure24

4. Turnonthewatersupply.

5. Fromtheridingmoweroperator'sseat,start theengineandengagethePTO. Allowto runasneeded.DisengagethePTOandstoptheengine.

6. Turnoffthe watersupply.

7. Pullbackthe lockcollarofthenozzleadaptertodisconnecttheadapterfrom thenozzle.

(:leaning the Spindle Pulleys

Whenusingthe deckwashsystem,neverengagethe deckfrom any

positionother thanthe operator'sseatofthe riding mower.Donot usean

assistantorengagedeckinthe presenceof anybystanders.

1. Attachthenozzleadaptertoastandardgardenhoseconnectedtoawater supply.

2. Movetheridingmowertoanareawithin reachofthehosewherethe dispersalof wetgrassclippingsisnotobjectionabletoyou.Disengagethe PTO,engagetheparkingbrake,andstoptheengine.

Oncea monthremovethebeltcoversto removeanyaccumulationof grassclippings fromaroundthespindlepulleysandV-belt.Cleanmoreoftenwhenmowingtall, drygrass.

Usingthe TransmissionBypassRods

Ifforanyreasontheridingmowerwillnotdriveoryouwishtomovetheriding mower,thetwo hydrostatictransmissionsareequippedwith abypassrodthatwill allowyoutomanuallymovetheridingmowershortdistances.

Donottow the riding mower,evenwith the bypassrod engaged.Serious

transmissiondamagewill resultfrom doingso.

Locatethehydrostaticbypassrodintherearoftheridingmower.SeeFigure

25.

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Adjustments

Shutthe engineoff, removetheignitionkeyand engagethe parking brake beforemakingadjustments.Protectyourhandsbyusingheavygloves whenhandling the blades.

Adjusting RH& LHDriveControlLevers

TheRHandLHdrivecontrolleverscanbeadjustedupordownandforwardor

backwardfor thecomfortoftheoperator.Thedrivecontrolleverscanbeplacedin

eitheroftwo heightpositions,and/orcanbemovedforwardorrearwardwithin the

rangeoftheslotin eachlowerarm.

Toadjustthedrivecontrolleverheight,proceedasfollows:

1. Removetheupperhexscrewandflatwashersecuringthelevertothepivot bracket.

2. Whilesupportingthecontrollevertokeepit fromfalling,removethehex screwandflatwasherfromthebottomofthecontrolleverandlowerarm.

Referto Figure26.

ControlLever

LowerArm

Figure25

Engagethebypassrodsbypullingeachoneout Ca)andtothe right(b)to lockit intoplace.SeeFigure25.

Disengagethebypassrodsbyreversingstepsa& baftermovingthetractor. SeeFigure25.

NOTE:Thetransmissionwill NOTengagewhenthehydrostaticbypassrodis pulledout.Returntherodtoitsnormalpositionpriortooperatingtheriding

mower.

Neverattempt to movethe riding mowermanuallywithout first opening the hydrostaticreliefvalve.Doingsowill resultinseriousdamagetothe

ridingmower'stransmission.

Height

Holes

FlatWasher

HexScrew

Figure26

3. Repositionthecontrollevertoalignwith theothersetofholesinthelower armandinsertthehexscrewthroughtheflat washerandintothelower arm.Tightenthehexscrewuntilsnug.

4. Insertthehexscrewthroughtheflatwasherandthroughthecontrollever slotandthe lowerarm.Donottightennow.

5. Ifyouaregoingtoadjustthecontrolleversforwardorrearward,proceedto thenextstep.Ifnot,fully tightenthehexscrew.

Toadjustthedrivecontrolleversforward/rearward,proceedasfollows:

1. Ifnotalreadyloose,loosenthehexscrewandrotatethecontrollevereither forwardorrearwardto thedesiredposition.SeeFigure26.

NOTE:Ifthecontrolleveristootight tomove,slightlyloosenthehexscrew atthebottomofthecontrollever.

Tightenthehexscrewto fixthecontrolleverintheadjustedposition

Repeattheaboveproceduretoadjusttheothercontrolleverintothesame position.Adjustsothatbothleversareevenwitheachotherwheninthe neutralposition.

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