Craftsman 247.270250 User Manual [en, es]

Owner’s Manual
CRRFTSMRir
Lawn Utility Vehicle
Model No.

247.270250

CAUTION: Before
using this product,
read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Printed in U.S.A.
Safety Operation Maintenance Storage
Espandl
FORM NO. 769-00054
(2/2002)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content
Warranty Information Safe Operation Practices
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Service & Adjustment Off-Season Storage Trouble-Shooting Parts List Español
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WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED WARRANTY ON LAWN UTILITY VEHICLE: For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below.
Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below).
For your convenience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived If the product is dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.
EXCLUSIONS This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners,
belts, and oil filters.
Stands! Maintenance Servicing, oil changes or tune-ups
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outade objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by towing objects beyond the
capability of the riding equipment, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instrucftons contained in the owner’s manual.
Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold charge. Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your home. After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location, please cal! 1 -800-4­MY-HOME®. This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower:
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P/N 692051 12607-0324-El P/N 725-0201
MODEL NUMBER
Model Number Serial Number
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Record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
WARNING: The Battery and Engine Exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The battery and posts contain lead;
wash hands after handling.
WARNING: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

General Operation

1. Read, understand, and fol low al I instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop machine and disengage them quickly,
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by parent.
4. Never allow adu Its to ope rate this machine without proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Aiso,
avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting ciothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the biade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade
contact or thrown object injuries.
13. Stop the biade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads and while not cutting grass.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not Intended for use on any public roadway.
15. Do not operate the machine while under №e influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers.
17. Disengage blade(s) before shifting Into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
18. Slow down before turning. Operate frie machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
19. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging
chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any
adjustments.
20. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
21. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload property.
22. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a bum. Do not touch.
23. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.
24. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.
25. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a
potential fire hazard.
26. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the accessory or attachment.
27. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of tractor-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the tractor safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.
28. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact Sears service center for assistance.
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Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope
or if you feel uneasy, do not mow it.
For safety, use the slope gauge Included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped orhillyarea. If the slope Is greater than isdegreesas shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit there.
Do:
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on sir^es.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes
are functioning properly. Always keep machine In gear
when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.
4. Follow the manufactu rer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability of the
machine. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change stability of the machine.
5. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which
could cause serious injury.
6. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
Do Not:
1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
2. Do not mow near drop-off sites, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.
5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.
7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5
degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control, (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are
reduced, attachment may Jack-knife and cause tractor to
overturn).

Children

1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not
understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the
area.
c. Before and while bacldng, look behind and down
for small children.
d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut
off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
e. Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.
f. Disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting in
reverse. The “No-Cut-In Reverse” feature emphasizes not to cut in reverse and to avoid
back-over accidents; do not defeat it.
g. Keep children away from hot or mnning engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
h. Remove key when machine is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
2. Never allow child ren under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on №e ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable container, rather Bian from a gasdine dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the dm of the fuel
tank or container opening at aii times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors. g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
h. Never over fili fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than
Vi inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space
for fuel expansion.
i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. j. If gasoline Is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
i. Never store the machine or fuei container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
m. Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes before
storing.
General Service
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer.
4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to
wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent,
cracked).
Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. ‘Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"
6.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
7.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe wotking condition. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other
8.
safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
9.
the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair Hie damage before starting and operating.
10.
Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.
11.
Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"
12.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
13.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
14.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

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.
Illustrated below are safety labels on the equipment. For a full list of part numbers and location of all the labels, see page 36.
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KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS
ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UMiT BEFOBE 0PEBATIN6.
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS ITS PROPER PLACE, IF OAMAGFD REPLACE II.^MEDIATELY
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2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure.
3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.
4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.
WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2.5 feet every 10
feet). A lawn utility vehicle could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate these vehicles up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
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SETTING UP

Unpacking Unit

Remove all screws and staples from the crate.
1.
Holding sides of the crate firmly, lift top. of the crate
2.
up and set it aside. Avoid tire punctures.
Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit.
3.
Lift the rear of the vehicle off the crate. Repeat for
4. the front. This may require two people.
Remove plastic bag and its contents (owner’s
5.
manual, ignition keys etc.) that are packed on the steering shaft. Refer to Figure 7 in Owner's Manual for location of
6.
the parking brake. Check to make sure that the
parking brake is disengaged so that the vehicle can be rolled fonward.

Loose Parts

Remove loose parts from the grass catcher and/or
1.
the crate very carefully. Compare with list below and part illustrations in Figure 1.
Mulch plug
Side-discharge chute
Plastic bag carrying operator's manual and two
ignition keys(not shown)
1. Lower tile cutti ng deck to the lowest position by sliding the deck lift lever to the appropriate slot
indicated by the label. Refer to Figure 7 and description on page 9 for more details.
2. Remove the thumb screw and flat washer attaching the two ends of the grass catcher chute to the deck. Slide the grass catcher chute out of the vehicle housing; remove and save the hardware.
3. Place the side-discharge chute on the deck so tiiat the two holes on its two ends align with the two
holes on the deck where the grass catcher chute
was attached. See Figure 2.
4. Insert a thumb screw and a flat washer, removed in
step 2, through the left hole on the chute and the corresponding hole on the deck. See Figure 2. Thread the screw a few turns to secure, but do not tighten at this time.
5. Repeat on the right side. Tighten both screws.
Thumb
Screw
Rat Washer
Deck
NOTE: Any reference in this manuai to RiGHT, LEFT,
TOP and BOTTOM of the tractor is observed from the
operators position when sitting on the vehicie seat.

Attaching Side-Discharge Chute

WARNING: Do not mow grass if any one of
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the grass catcher chute, discharge chute or mulch plug is not firmly installed on the lawn utility vehicle.
Side-Discharge Chute
Figure 2

Attaching Mulch Plug

To mulch grass and recirculate clippings back to the lawn, attach the mulching plug to the deck.
1. Lower the cutting deck to the lowest position.
2. Remove the thumb screw and flat washer attaching the two ends of the discharge chute to the deck. (Refer to Figure 2 for the discharge chute set-up.) Slide the discharge chute out of the deck housing; remove and save the hardware.
3. Place the mulch plug on the deck so that the two holes on its two ends align witii the two holes on the deck where the discharge chute was attached.
4. Insert thumb screw and flat washer, removed in step 2, through the left hole on the mulch plug and corresponding hole on the deck. See Figure 3. Thread the screw a few turns to secure, but do not tighten at this time.
5. Repeat on tine right side. Tighten both screws.
Thumb Screw
Rat Washer
Deck
Mulch Plug
Figure 3
NOTE: The grass bag must be in positior), on the
vehicle, for any kind of mowing operation, including mulching and side-discharge of grass clippings.

Attaching Grass Catcher

The grass catcher is assembled at the factory and
attached to the vehicle for shipping convenience. The grass catcher has to be attached to the vehicle only
when cutting grass and/or bagging the grass clippings.
If the grass catcher was removed from the unit for some reason, re-attach by following instructions below.
1. Hold the grass catcher by the two handles and slide it on top of the utility bed at the back of the vehicle. Make sure that the side of the grass catcher with
the opening is aiigned with the vehicle frame
behind the seat.
2. Pull the two retainer straps on two sides of the grass catcher and attach loose ends of №e strap to
the respective hook on the frame of the vehicle.
See Figure 4.

Grass Catcher Chute

1. Piace the cutting deck in the lowest position by sliding the deck lift lever to the appropriate slot.
Slide the elbow of the grass catcher chute through
2.
the vehicle frame and align the chute opening with
the corresponding opening on the vehicle frame. See Figure 5.
Align the two holes on the other end of the chute
3.
with the two comesponding holes on the deck. See Figure 6.
4.
Insert thumb screw and flat washer, removed earlier, through the left hole on the grass catcher chute and corresponding hole on the deck. Thread the screw a few turns to secure, but do not tighten. See Figure 6.
5.
Repeat on the right side. Tighten both screws.
Thumb
NOTE: The bag switch will automatically shut off the
engine if the grass catcher is not attached to /he unit while cutting grass. Do not remove the bag even when using the mulch plug or the side-discharge chute.
Figure 6

Removing Grass Catcher

1. Unhook frie two retainer straps securing the grass
catcher to the frame of the vehicle.
2. Holding the grass catcher firmly by the handle, slide
it slightly upward and outward to remove.

OPERATION

Know Your Lawn Utility Vehicle

The Lawn Utility Vehicle is meant to be used as both a riding lawn mower and a utility cart. Its grass collector can be easily removed to expose the utility bed. Compare the illustrations in Rgure 7 with your lawn utility vehicle to learn about the location and features of its various controls.
WARNING: The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
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operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Deck Lift Lever

This lever is located on the left fender of the vehicle and adjacent to the shift lever. It is used to change the height of the cutting deck. Move the lever to the right and slide it to the position desired. Make sure it is firmly placed in the notch intended. Follow the label on the unit indicating the cutting height positions.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located on the right front side of the unit adjacent to the brake pedal. Ground speed is controlled by depressing this pedal — the further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the vehicle will move. The pedal returns to its original position when not depressed. For further details, see next section.

Shift Lever

This lever is located on the left side of the fender and has three clearly marked positions:
FORWARD (F), REVERSE (R) and NEUTRAL (N). Follow the
label on the unit to place the shift
lever in the position desired.
IMPORTANT: The brake pedal
must be depressed completely and the vehicle not in motion while sliding the shift lever to another position. Neverforce the shift lever to avoid
damage to the transmission.

Parking Brake

The parking brake has to be set
(1) to park the vehicle, or (2) to
leave the engine running when
the operator leaves the seat.
Depress the brake pedal completely and push the parking
brake lock to activate it. Once the
parking brake is locked, you can
take your foot off the brake pedal.
To release the parking brake,
depress the brake pedal lightly.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
PARKING
BRAKE
LOCK

Ignition Switch

This switch is located on the
steering column and is used to
start the engine. Insert key into
slot and turn clockwise to START
position indicated by the label on the switch. Once the engine has
started, release the key and it will
return to RUN position. To shut
engine off, move shift ieverto (N),
set the parking brake and turn key to the OFF position.

Cup Holder

This vehicle offers the convenience of carrying your
beverage while working. The cup holder is located on the fender to the right of the seat above the battery.

Blade Control Lever

This lever is iocated on the left side of the vehicie next to the
steering wheel. Move the blade control lever to ON position to engage power to the cutting deck, and move it to OFF to disengage.
IMPORTANT: The blade control
lever must be in the disengaged
(off) position when (1) starting the engine, (2) travelling in reverse, and (3) if the operator ieaves the seat.

Choke Control

This is located in front of the seat frame. Pull the choke control outward to activate choke for starting engine; push it inward once the engine starts.

Brake Pedal

This pedal is located on the right front side of the unit and to the left of the drive pedal. It is used for sudden stops and/or for setting the parking brake. The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the vehicie.

Safety Interlock

This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The safety switches are connected to the brake pedai, the steering column, the shift iever, and the seat and will shut off the engine automatically
under certain conditions. These conditions are described below. Read this section and be aware of ttie
purpose of this safety mechanism at all times; do not tamper with its working.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, do not
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The purpose of the safety interlock system is four-fold:
Seat Switch: This switch is iocated under the seat and
is a safety mechanism. When the parking brake is disengaged and blade control lever engaged, the operator must remain seated at all times for the engine to run. If he/she leaves the seat without disengaging blade control lever and turning engine off, this switch will automatically shut the engine off regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
Reverse Switch: This switch is located near the shift lever and will automatically shut off the engine if the blade control lever is moved to (ON) position when the shift lever is in (R). That is, the vehicle will not move in reverse direction with the blade control lever engaged.
operate the riding mower if the safety interlock system is malfunctioning.
a.
to prevent the engine from starting uniess the brake pedal is depressed; to shut off the engine if the blade control lever is
b.
not disengaged when the shift lever is put into reverse;
to shut the engine off when the operator leaves
c.
the seat without engaging the parking brake;
to shut the engine off if an attempt is made to
d.
cut grass without the grass catcher properly
attached to the unit.
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Brake Switch: This switch is located under the brake pedal assembly. The engine will not start witiiout first depressing the brake pedal. This switch will also shut off the engine if the operator attempts to get off the unit without setting the parking brake.
Blade Control Switch: This switch is located in the steering column. If the operator attempts to start the engine, get off the seat or remove grass bag with the
blade control lever still engaged, it will shut engine off.
Grass Bag Switch: This switch is located in the bulkhead behind the engine. If the operator attempts to
cut grass when the grass catcher is not property
attached to the vehicle, it will shut engine off.

Before Starting

Filling Up Oil
Check oil level in the engine oil sump before starting the engine. (Oil sump capacity: 22 ozyo.65 liter)
1. Place the vehicle on level ground and flip the seat
up to access the engine.
2. With a dry rag, clean the area around the oil fill on
the engine.
3. Remove dipstick and wipe it clean with cloth.
4. Replace and tighten the dipstick. Remove the
dipstick again and check the oil level mark on it. The oil level should be at FULL line on the dipstick. If the level is short of that, add oil to the oil fill slowly. Recheck the oil level on the dipstick. If needed, add more oil. Do not overfill.
NOTE: The lawn utility vehicle is shipped with oil in the
engine crankcase.
5. Place the dipstick in position and tighten to secure.
Type of Oil
1. Refer to the chart above for proper grade of oil.
2. Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For
service SF, SG,SH, SJ” or higher.
3. Do not use special additives. NOTE: SynUietic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification and API service symbol with “SJ/CF Energy Conserving" or higher is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of syntiietic oil does not alter
required oil change intervals.
Filling Up Gasoline
WARNING: Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-
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NOTE: On a vehicle which has already been started
and/or operated once immediately prior to this gasoline
fill-up, turn engine off and let cool at least two minutes before removing gas cap.
1.
2.
ventilated area, away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and other ignition sources.
Remove gas tank cap and fill tank to approximately
1.5 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill. Replace cap on the gas tank and tighten to secure. If fuel spills on part of engine or vehicle, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Type of Gasoline
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with
minimum 85 octane rating.
Do not use gasoline mixed with methanol, or gasoline which has been stored for more than 30 days. Always purchase fuel in quantity that can be used up wi№in 30 days. Fresh fuel prevents gum
from forming in the fuel system or on carburetor.
Do not mix gasoline with engine oil.
SÄE Viscosity ärades
5W-30, 10W-30I
Synthetic 5W-30.10W-30
"F-20° 20°
Starting temperature range anticipateci before next oil change * CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive
engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W­30,10W-30 etc.) in temperatures above 40“F will result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi
viscosity oil, check oil level more frequently.
CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40°F, will result in
hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.
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,40°
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60°_L80° 100°
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NOTE: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated
gasoline, are blended with alcohols or ethers. Using
these blends frequently can damage the fuel sysfem or affect performance. If engine performance is affected, use gasoline with lower percentage of alcohol or ether.

Starting the Engine

1. Looking under the seat and towards the front of the
engine, check tiiat spark plug wire is connected.
2. Occupy the seat and insert key into ignition switch.
3. Place blade control lever in OFF position. (Refer to Figure 7 for location of controls mentioned here.)
4. Engage parking brake.
5. Puli choke control outward into the Choke position.
6. Turn ignition key clockwise to START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to RUN position automatically.
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NOTE: Do not hold the key in the START position for
longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your vehicie engine’s electhc starter.
7. After the engine starts, press choke control inward,
thus closing the choke. See Figure 8.
NOTE: Do not ieave the choke controi on white
operating the unit. Doing so witi resuit in a “rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to mn poorly.
Choke Corrtrol
Figure 8
To move in reverse: Place blade control lever in
OFF position. Place shift lever in the (R) position, check that the area behind is clear and then siowly depress the drive pedal.
To drive on slopes: Refer to Slope Gauge on
page 6 to determine slopes or inclines where you can operate your unit safely. Do not operate the vehicle if the gauge indicates a steep incline.

Stopping the Vehicle

1. Release drive pedal and depress brake pedal.
2. When the mower comes to a complete stop, place
the shift lever in neutral.
3. Continue to depress the brake pedai while you push the parking brake. Take you r foot off the brake pedal when the parking brake is locked.
4. Tum ignition key to OFF position and remove key.
NOTE: Do not leave key in fhe ON position when you
are not operating the mower. Such action wiii drain the battery dead.

Emergency Stopping

To stop the vehicle immediately in an emergency, raise your body up and off the seat.

Operating the Vehicle

1. Follow instructions to start the engine.
2. Put the deck at the highest cutting position by
sliding the deck lift lever to the appropriate position.
3. Move the blade control leverto ON position.
4. If mowing grass, adjust the deck to the cutting
height desired.
5. Depress brake pedal to disengage parking brake.
6. Place shift lever In either (F) or (R) position as you desire. Look to the rear and check before reversing the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Do not move the shift lever when the vehicle is tn motion. Always use brake pedal to bring
the vehicle to a complete stop before moving shift lever.
7. Release the brake pedal and gradually depress the
drive pedal.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
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vehicle without first placing ttie blade control lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the unit unattended,
also turn the ignition key off and remove key.
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, high speed
and sudden stops.
To move forward: Place the shift lever in tfie (F) position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

Using as Mower

Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a
mulch kit cr grass collector is installed.
For best results, it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the
center. Then reverse the direction to throw rest of the discharge to the outside. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.
Do not cut grass too short. Short grass invites weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your mower is designed to mow lawns, not clear brush.
Keep the blades sharp and replace blades when worn. Refer to page 14 for blade care instruction.
WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to
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To Empty Grass Catcher

1. Stop the mower completely, set parking brake and
2.
3.
avoid discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, by-standers and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
take ignition key out. Get off the seat.
Unhook bag straps from the mower frame. Pull up
the grass catcher bag by the two handles and carry
it to the proper disposal site. Hold bag away from your body while emptying it.
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4. Replace the bag on to the mower. Hook the loose end of the bag retainer straps to the vehicle frame to secure the grass bag.

Using as Miilcher

This vehicle is shipped with a mulch plug to recirculate
grass clippings into the lawn. The ultra-fine clippings are forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer. Observe the following for best results:
Attach the mulch plug to the cutting deck following
instructions on page 7.
Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings.
Do not attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of the grass or approximately 1 -1/2 inches.
Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass
clippings more time to be effectively mulched.

Using as Utility Cart

The lawn utility vehicle, as its name suggests, can be used as both a riding lawn mower and a utility cart.
• Remove grass catcher to expose the utility bed.
See Figure 9. Follow instructions on page 7 for grass catcher removal. Exercise caution in driving the vehicle when hauling things on its utility bed.
NOTE: Total load capacity, including operator, should
not exceed 400 lbs.
Utility
Bed
Figure 9
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MAINTENANCE

General Recommendation

Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
The warranty on this lawn utility vehicle does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed in this manual.
We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water may shorten life of your lawn utility vehicle and reduce its serviceability.
Follow the schedule below to ensure best performance by your lawn utility vehicle.

Maintenance Schedule

Task to be perfonned
Engine;
Check oil level
Every 8
hours of operation
Every 2S hours of
operation
At start of season
WARNING: Never attempt any maintenance
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job without first disconnecting the spark plug
wire and grounding against the engine.

Removing Deck

1. Place the blade control lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.
Lower the cutting deck to the iowest position.
2.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground.
3.
Remove all three hairpin clips and flat washers that
4.
secure the cutting deck to the hanger links. See Figure 10. Slide the deck to the left to disengage it from the hanger pins, and allow it to drop to the ground.
Remove belt from around spindle pulley.
To attach the deck to the mower, align the deck with the hanger pins and insert the three hairpin clips removed earlier.
Remove hairpin clip & washer
Change oil
Service air cleaner
Service spark plug
Clean debris
Clean cooling fins
Equipment:
Clean equipment
Check/sharpen blade
Lubricate pivot points
Lubricate front wheels
Lubricate steering shaft
Check brake
Check condition of belts
Check tire pressure
Check battery fluid level
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Remove hairpin clips & washers
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Remove deck from the hangers
Figure 10

Cutting Blade

WARNING: Protect your hands by wearing
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Removal

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1. Remove deck from beneath the vehicle. Gently flip
2. Place a block of wood between the deck housing
heavy gloves or by using a rag to grasp the
cutting blade. Avoid personal injury.
the deck over to access the blade and the spindle.
baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer.
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Remove the 5/8" hex flange nut which holds the
3.
blade to the blade spindle and the spindle shaft.
Remove blade from the spindle. See Figure 11.
4.

Sharpening

1. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may damage the mower and/or cause personal injury.
2. Test the blade for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.

Maintaining Engine

Changing Engine Oil

Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against
1. engine.
Place the blade control lever in the disengaged
2.
(OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Remove cutting deck by removing the three hairpin
3.
clips and flat washers that hold the deck to the hanger links.
Making sure that all three belts are out of the way.
4.
carefully unscrew the oil drain plug and collect spent oil in a container. Hold the container close to the drain plug to avoid spillage. See Figure 12.
Reinstall drain plug and reattach the cutting deck.
5.
Refill with fresh engine oil. For instruction, refer to
6.
page 11, Filling Up Oil.

Reassembly

1. Before reassembling the blade to the unit, lubricate
the spindle shaft with light oil (or engine oil).
2. Be sure to properly align "star” fitting on blade with
"star” on spindle shaft.
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
blade with the side marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. Also make sure that the entire biade and spindle assembly is reattached in the right order. See Figure 11.
3. Place the flange nut, removed earlier, and secure blade firmly to the spindle. Blade Mounting Torque: 95-122 N-M or 70-90 ft.-lb. maximum.
4. Flip the deck back to its operating position and reattach to the mower. Secure the deck to the deck hanger links by three hairpin clips and flat washers removed earlier.
NOTE: To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
WARNING: Make sure not to spill oil on the
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belts while draining spent oil or removing the oil container.

Changing Air Cleaner

The engine on your lawn utility vehicle has an oval air cleaner cartridge and a pre-cleaner. See engine parts list starting on page 37 of this manual for the part numbers. Regular maintenance of the air cleaner will improve your vehicle’s engine performance and extend life of the engine.
1. Service the air cleaner at the start of the season, and every 25 hours of operation. You will have to
clean it more frequently if it is operated in extremely
dusty conditions. Replace air cleaner parts if these are very dirty.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against
2.
engine.
Place the blade control lever in the disengaged
3. (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.
4. Pivot the seat up and access the engine.
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Completely loosen the two screws that hold the
5.
cover of the air cleaner. Remove the entire air cleaner assembly from the base. Lift the cover off the air cleaner, ^e Figure 13.

Engine Tune-Up Specifications

• Armature air gap
• Spark plug gap
0.006 - 0.014 inches
0.020 inches
To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side on
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a flat surface.
7.
To clean pre-cleaner, separate it from the cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. Air-dry thoroughly. Re-assemble the dry pre-cleaner on the cartridge.
WARNING: Do not use pressurized air or
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8.
9.
solvents to clean carbidge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge while solvents will dissolve it.
Install clean (or new) air cleaner assembly in base
so that the lip of the cartridge sits inside the base. See Figure 13.
Place the cover over the air cleaner assembly and
secure with the two screws loosened in step 5.
• Intake
• Exhaust
0.004 - 0.006 inch
0.009-0.011 inch
Lubrication
See Figure 15 for an illustration of the lube points described below.
Blade Assembly: Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle before reassembling the blade either after sharpening or replacement.
Pivot Points; Lubricate all pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season wi№ light oil.
Steering Shaft: Lubricate steering shaft and gear
spline at least once a season w№ light oil.
Gear: Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with automotive multi-purpose grease every 25
hours of operation or once a season.
Front Wheels: Lubricate the front wheels wifri automotive grease once a season.
ubricate

Spark Plug

1. Clean area around the spark plug base.
2. Remove and inspect the spark plug.
3. Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted,
burned, or the porcelain is cracked. See Figure 14 .
4. Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0.020'' at least once a season or every 100 hours of operation. See Figure 14. Replace if necessary. Refer to parts list section for part number.
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should
be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing
with a commercial solvent.
Lubricate .
Lubricate Lubricate
Figure 15: Lubrication Chart

Brake

During normal operation of any vehicle, the brake is
subject to wear and tear. Check the brake every 25 hours of operation by carrying out the following test:
1. Release the parking brake and place the shift lever in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and try to roll the vehicle. It should not move. If the vehicle moves, adjust the brake following instructions on page 20.
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2. Set the parking brake and push the vehicle. If the rear wheels roll, adjust the brake following instructions on page 20.

Tires

WARNING: Never exceed meiximum limit of
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The recommended operating tire pressure is 20-22 psi
for both sets of tires. Refer to the tire sidewaii for exact tire manufacturer’s recommendation. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
air pressure shown on sidewall of the tire.

Battery

The battery is located under the cup holder to the right of the seat. The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
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Always keep battery cables and terminals clean
After cleaning, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect
iMPOFtTANT: Be certain that wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could change polarity and cause damage to the engine’s alternating system.
Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery
Add only distilled water. Never add additional add
NOTE: If you have operated the tractor for a long
period, check the fluid level of the battery as it can
overheat and lose fluid.

Connecting Battery Cables

To reconnect battery cables, if the battery was removed for some reason, follow instructions below.
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
and free of corrosive build-up.
or grease to both terminals.
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
the NEGATIVE (black) wire from its terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (red) wire. When re
installing battery, always connect the POSITIVE (red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (black) wire.
every two weeks and before and after charging. Always maintain level just below the split rings.
or any other chemicals to the battery after initial activation.
Remove three screws holding the cup and battery
1. holder to the frame of the unit.
Remove red and black insulation caps from battery
2.
terminals.
Remove battery terminal screws with a Phillips
3. screw driver or a 10 mm. socket wrench. Attach the red battery cable to the positive terminal
4. (marked +), and the black battery cable to the negative terminal (marked -) on the battery. See
Rgure 16. Align the cables with tiie slots in the battery cover
5. and tighten the screws on the battery terminals.
See Figure 16.
WARNING: Press the battery cables against
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6. Re-install the battery cover and cup holder.
side of battery so tiiat these do not make contact with flange of rider frame when it is opened or closed.

Cleaning the Equipment

1. Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the
machine with clean cloth.
2. Clean the underside of the blade housing after each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris accumulate around the blade.
3. Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or debris from the finger guard on the engine daily to
prevent overheating of the engine. Do not dean
with a forceful spray of water since water contaminates the fuel system.
4. Keep the governor linkage, springs and controls free of debris.
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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Never attempt any adjustment
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Adjusting Seat Position

The seat position on the lawn utility vehicle can be adjusted to maximize the operator’s convenience.
1. Stop the vehicle completely and engage the
2.
3.
4.
while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.
WARNING: For all other adjustments,
disconnect the sparit plug wire(s) and ground against the engine first. Then proceed with the adjustment.
parking brake. Turn ignition off. Pivot the seat up, as shown in Figure 17, to access seat hardware. Using a 9/16” wrench or socket, loosen the four self-tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. See Rgure 17. Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot, and position it as desired. Retighten the four screws.
4.
Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent injury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointed side to side and perpendicular to the rider.
5.
Measure the distance from each tip of the blade to the ground. If the distance from both blade tips to the ground is not the same, perform a side to side levelling of the deck.
6.
For levelling, remove the hairpin clip and flat washer shown in Figure 18 . Thread the ferrule in or out as required.
7.
Check for conect adjustment. Repeat adjustment if necessary
8.
Reattach the hairpin clip and flat washer to ferrule.
Pivot seat up
Self-Tapping
Screw
Figure 17

Deck Levelling

1. In case of uneven mowng, check air pressure in all four tires and fill up if needed. Recommended air pressure is 20-22 psi. If this does not correct the problem, proceed with deck levelling.
IMPORTANT: Perform adjustments to the deck on a flat,
level surface.
2.
Place the vehicle on a level surface. Depress and lock the parking brake. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it.
3.
Place the deck in the lowest cutting position by sliding the deck lever to the appropriate position.

Deck Engagement

NOTE: The deck control cable is threaded at both ends;
adjustment has to be made at the end that attaches to
the control lever on the steering coiumn.
1. Inspect the linkage and cable for damage through
wear and tear.
2. To determine whether adjustment is necessary, perform the following test. The deck engagement cable is correctly adjusted when the upper deck
drive belt has a maximum deflection of 0.5" in the
engaged position. When disengaged, the blade brake should be firmly applied and the belt should not drag.
3. To adjust, loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen. Use a 1/2” wrench for this purpose.
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4. Retighten jam nuts when proper tension is reached.
Test the adjustment. Readjust if necessary.
JfHn Nut

Adjusting Speed Control Rod

This adjusbnent is necessary when the vehicle cannot
hold the full range of speeds, or shows belt drag (“creep”) when the drive pedal is released.
1. Remove hairpin clip securing speed control rod to
the drive pedal assembly. See Rgure 20.
The front wheels should toe-in 1/16-5/16 inch. Toadjust
toe-in, follow these steps:
1. Using 9/16" wrench, remove the hex nut and lock washer holding ball joint to the steering segment. See Figure 22 . You may need to hold the jam nut below the steering segment with a 1/2” wrench.
Loosen the jam nut on the tie rod using a 9/16”
2.
wrench. See Figure 22, Adjust the ball joint in or out until the wheels toe-in
3.
approximately 1/16"-5/16" (Dimension “B” should be approximately 1/16”-5/16” less than dimension “A"). See Rgure 22 .
Replace the ball joint on to the steering segment,
4.
and tighten the jam nut on the tie rod.
Replace the hex nut and lock washer, removed in
5.
step 1, and tighten the screw.
Figure 20
2.
Remove the jam nut that secures ferrule to the
speed control rod. See Figure 21 .
3.
If the vehicle cannot attain ail speeds, thread the rod through the ferrule towards the front of the mower, thus shortening the rod. See Figure 21 .
4.
If the vehicle shows belt drag, thread the rod
through the ferrule towards back of the vehicle, thus lengthening the rod. See Rgure 21 .
5.
Tighten the jam nut.
6.
Run the vehicle to check for speed. Readjust if necessary.
Figure 22
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Adjusting Brake
WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while
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NOTE: Adjustments are done at the cable end; for
adjustment of the calipers, see a Sears service center.
IMPORTANT: The brake cable should be adjusted so that it has a bit of slack when the brake is released.
The front cable bracket is mounted on the frame behind the pedal assembly. Both ends of the brake cable are
threaded; the longer threaded area at the pedal end
offers a wider range of adjustments.
1. Using a pair of 1 /2” wrenches, loosen the jam nuts
2. Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is
3. Unlock the parking brake and check adjustment.
engine is running. Be sure to block the wheels of the vehicle before attempting any adjustment on the brake cable.
and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward
to loosen. See Figure 23.
reached. See Figure 23.
Re-adjust if necessary.
Shift Lever
Figure 24 ~ ' ’

Repiacing Fuse

The fuse is located behind the engine on the seat support bracket. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the fuse blows, the source problem must be corrected or the new fuse will blow again.
1. Check for loose connections in the fuse holder and replace holder if necessary. A dead short may be in
the cranking or charging circuit where insulation
may have rubbed through and exposed bare wire.
2. Replace the wire or repair with electricai tape if the wire strands have not been damaged. Also look for a wire pinched, burned, or rubbed against any part.
3. Stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake.
Remove ignition key.
4. Pivot the seat up. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it.
5. Pull the fuse out of the fuse holder.
6. Replace with new automotive style 20 amp fuse.
7. Reconnect spark plug wire and pivot seat down.

Adjusting Shift Linkage

1.
Inspect the shift linkage for damage or wear.
2.
Disengage the parking break and push the vehicle back and forth to verify that it is in neutral.
3.
Remove hairpin clip and washer securing fernjle to
the shift rod. See Figure 24 . Loosen the jam nut.
4.
Rotate ferrule towards the start of the threads to
adjust forward engagement.
5.
Rotate ferrule towards end of the threads to adjust reverse engagement.
6.
Once the engagement is adjusted, tighten the jam
nut. Insert ferrule into shift rod and secure with
washer and hairpin clip, removed in step 3.
7.
Move shift rod to (N) and check for correct
adjustment.
Changing Belt
WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,
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NOTE: Proper removal of the belt requires the removal
of several other components by means of special tools.
Read through the following procedure and determine if
you can successfully complete it prior to attempting;
otherwise contact a Sears service center.
IMPORTANT: The V-belts, used on this vehicle, are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
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remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing belt(s).
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