Craftsman 917259120 Owner’s Manual

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Instruction manual

Please read these instructions

carefully and make sure you

understand them before using this machine.

Safetv sDecifications.

Assembly.

Functional description.

Procedure before start.

Driving.

Maintenance, adjustment.

Fault tracing:

Storaqe.

We reserve the right to changes without prior notice.

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING 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.

1. Safety Rules

0 I. Training

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the ins-

tructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may

restrict the age of the operator. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are

nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instruction should empha-

size:

- the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines;

- control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the.application of the brake.

The main reasons for loss of control are:

a) insufficient wheel grip; b) being driven too fast;

c) inadequate braking; d) the type of machine is unsuitable for its task; e) lack of awareness of the effect of ground

f) incorrect hitching and load distribution.

II. Preparation

While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when

barefoot or wearing open sandals. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine.

WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.

- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this

- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

Replace faulty silencers.

Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts

in sets to preserve balance. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one

blade can cause other blades to rotate.

IIh Operation

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

conditions,especially slopes;

purpose.

Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refu-

eling.

!he cal_ of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol

vapors have dissipated.

Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.

Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

Do not use on slopes of more than 10°. Remember there is no such thing as a"safe" slope. Travel

on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against overturning;

- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill;

- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear especially when traveling downh ;

- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns;

- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards;

- never mow across the face of the slope, unless the lawnmower is designed for this purpose.

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.

- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

- Limit loads to those you can safely control.

- Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.

- Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when sug- gested in the instruction handbook.

Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces

other than grass. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, shields or without safety protective devices in place.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.

Before leaving the operator's position:

- disengage the power take-off and lower the affach- meets;

- change into neutral and set the parking brake;

- stop the engine and remove the key.

Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and

disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition key

- before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute;

- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;

after striking aforeign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and

operating the equipment; if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check

immediately).

Disengage drive to attachments when transporfing or not in use.

Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment

before refueling; before removing the grass catcher; before making height adjustment unless adjust-

ment can be made from the operator's position.

Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel

off at the conclusion of mowing.

IV. Maintenance and Storage

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition,

Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure.

To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora- tion.

Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done

outdoors. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one

blade can cause other blades to rotate. When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,

lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is used.

_1 CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

(_ These symbols may appear on your tractor or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

R N H L "_ G._ G

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

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ENGINE OH ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED PARKING BRAKE BATTERY

CLUTCH CHOKE FUEL OIL PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK REVERSE FORWARO

IGNITION A'n'ACHMENT ATTACHMENT CAUTION MOWER HEIGHT BEWARE OF

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED THROWN OBJECTS

_) These symbols may appear on your tractor or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

NO OPERATION

ON SLOPES MORE THAN 10°

MOWER LIFT

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY READ OWNERS M'ANUAL EUROPEAN MACHINERY WArtNtNP.

DIRECTIVE FOR SAFETY

DANGER, KEEP HANDS.. AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUt" BAGGER OR OEFL_CT(_R

EXPLOSIVE GASES

CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY

NO I SULFURIC ACID

*SPARKS [ CAN CAUSE *FLAMES BLINDNESS OR

*SMOKING I SEVERE BURNS.

FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH

HELP FAST.

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Mfg. byJ

EPM Products

Baltimore, MD 21226

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2. Assembly.

the

(_) Before can certain parts must be as-

sembled, which for transportation reasons are enclosed in the packing. The picture shows which paris must be as-

sembled.

tractor be used

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STEERING WHEEL

Mount extension shaft (1). Tighten securely. Mount the mainshaft cover. Make surethatthe guide tabs

in the cover fit the cover in respective holes. Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and

slide adapter onto steering shaft. Check that the front wheels are aligned forward and place the wheel on the

hub. Assemble large flat washers, Iockwasher and 3/8 hex

bolt. Tighten securely. Snap insert into center of steering wheel.

1. EXTENSION SHAFT

_) Seat _.

Remove the hardware securing seat to the cardboard pack- ing and set the hardware aside for assembly of seat to tractor.

Pivot seat upward and remove from cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.

The seat is adjustable for individual setting in relation to the clutch and brake pedal, Fold up the holder for the seat and

fit the barrel screw (1).

_-_. __

(_Set the seat to the correct position by moving it forwards or

backwards. Tighten the adjustment bolt securely (2).

(_ NOTE! 3

Check that the flex is correctly connected to the sa|ely switch

(3) on the seat holder.

1. Battery Cover

2. Screw

3. Cable Positive (+)

4. Cable Negative (-)

5. Fender

6. Battery terminal

7. Battery

(_ INSTALL BATTERY

NOTE: if battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label, charge battery for minimum of one hour

at 6-10 amps,

_WARNING: Before installing battery remove metal brace-

lets, wristwatch bands, rings,etc. fromyour person. Touching

these items to battery could result in bums.

Remove Battery Cover

WARNING: Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding.

Remove terminal caps and discard, Connect the red cable to + and the_ the black earth cable to -. Screw tight the cables. Grease the battery poles with vaseline to prevent corrosion. Replace battery cover.

_To install begger components to tractor

1. Discharge Chute

2. 3/8 Nut 3, Flat Washer

Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor• Unhook the two (2} straps and pull chute out and away from tractor•

Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and flat washers from the bolts at the tractor back plate.

1. Rear Door

2, Support Bracket

3. 3/8 Carriage Bolt 6

4. 3/8 Lock Nut

5. 3/8 x 63,5mm Rex Bolt

6. 10,3ram (13/32") flat washer

While holding the rear door open, install the two upper

support brackets through the back plate and to the

chassis, using the 3/8 x 19ram carriage bolts and Iocknuts supplied. Tighten securely.

Assemble both support brackets to the outside of the baggger support tube using two each 3/8 x 63,5mm hex

bolts13/32" I.D. flat washers and 3/8 Iocknuts from parts bag. Tighten securely•

1. 3/8 Lock nut

2. Flat Washer

3. Support Tube

Using the nuts and flat washers removed from tractor back plate, install the bagger support tube to the back plate as shown. Tighten securely.

1. Hook

2. Discherge Chute :_

3. Back plate slot

Replace discharge chute into rear opening of tractor• Secure the chute with the two hook straps.

NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate• This will allow the discharge chute to float with the mower deck when moving on uneven terrain.

t. Frontba r tube

2. Lower bagger tube

3. 1/4 x 50,8mm Carriage

Bolts

4. 1/4 Lock nut

2. 1/4x 50,8mm Carriage Bolts

3. 1/4 Lock nut

4. Vinyl Binding

5. Dump handle tube

6. Clevis pin

7. Retainer spring

6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8 _

To Assemble Bagger

NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the

assistance of another person when putting the bagger to- gether.

Assemble front and lower bagger tubes using four (4) 1/ 4x 50,8mm carriage bolts and lock nuts supplied. Tighten

securely.

Slide front and lower bagger tube assembly into the bagger assemby.

Assemble front and upper bagger tubes using four (4) 1/ 4 x 50,8mm carraige bolts and lock nuts supplied. Tighten securely.

Slip all the vinyl bindings over the bagger tubes Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the

bagger top, install the clevis pin and secure with retainer spring.

NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in order

to use thehandle to clear the chute in the event it has become

clogged.

Bagger adjustment

For proper bag function and appearance, it may be neces- saryto adjust the bagger assembly. There should be 6mm (1/

4")-9ram (3/8") gap between the bagger top and fender and

the bagger top surface should be even with the top surface

of the fender. To adjust bagger position:

Horizontal adjustment

Slightly loosen the nuts securing the bagger RH and LH hodzontal adjustment brackets. Loosen only enough so

the brackets keep their position, but allow them to be moved.

Move the brackets the amount forward or backward you wish the bag assembly to move. Retighten the nuts securely.

1. Top Surfaces Even

2. Horizontal Adjustment Bracket

3. Vertical Adjustment Bracket

1. Handle

2. Retainer Spring

3. Pin

4. Plug

Vertical adjustment

• Slightly loosen the nuts securing the vertical adjustment brackets. Loosen onlyenough sothe brackets keep their position, but allow them to be moved.

• Move the brackets the amount up or down you wish the

bag assembly to move. Retighten the nuts securely.

• Reinstall the bagger assembly and check the bagger to fender fit. If necessary, repeat theprocedure untilproper fit is attained.

To convert to bagging, mulching or discharge

See "Section 5" of this manual

To assemble and install mulcher plug

Remove spdng retainer and pin from handle. Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A" on

both the plug and handle are on the same side and that

they can both be seen from the top when laying on the ground.

Secure with pin and retainer spring provided. For instal- lationsee "To Convert Mower" inSection 5of thismanual.

3. Functional description.

(_ Positioning of controls

1. Light Switch.

2. Accelerator and choke control.

3. Brake and clutch pedal.

4. Motion Control Lever.

5. Attachment clutch switch.

6. Quick lifting/lower of the cutting unit.

7. Ignition lock.

8. Parking Brake.

9. Free-wheel control lever. 10, Cutting height setting,

1. Light switch

2. Accelerator and choke control

The accelerator control regulates the motor speed and also the speed of the blades. Ifthe lever is in its forward position

the choke function is connected, If the lever isin its reverse position the motor isin neutral, Fullspeed lies between these

two positions,

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