Craftsman 247.203740 User manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 247.203740

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

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T1600 LAWN TRACTOR

19 HP, Variation Speed

46" Deck

Model No. 247.203740

• Espanol, P. 31

This product has a low emission engine which operates differently

from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and

understand this Operator's Manual.

Before using this equipment,

read this manuaJ and foJJow

aJJsafety ruJes and operating

instructions.

For answers to your questions about

this product, call:

1-800=659=5917

CraftsmanTractorHelpLine

7 am =7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-09449

(November1,2013)

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

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

Slope Gauge ..................................................................... 8

Assembly ........................................................................... 9

Operation ........................................................................ 11

Service and Maintenance .............................................. 17

Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 25

Trou bleshooting .............................................................. 26

Espa_ol ............................................................................ 31

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

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,all non-expendablepartsofthis ridingequipmentarewarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor

workmanship.A defectivenon-expendablepartwill receivefreein-homerepairorreplacementif repairisunavailable.

BATTERYLIMITEDWARRANTY

FOR90 DAYSfromthedateofpurchase,thebattery(an expendablepart)ofthis ridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor

workmanship.A newbatterywillbesuppliedfreeof charge.Youareresponsibleforthelaborcostof batteryinstallation.

ADDITIONALLIMITEDWARRANTIES

Inthefollowingadditionalwarranties,youare responsibleforthe laborcostofpartinstallationafterthe secondyearfromthedateof purchase.

FORFIVEYEARSfromthedateof purchase,theframeofthis ridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.A

newframewillbe suppliedfreeofcharge.

FORTENYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thefrontaxleof thisridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialorworkmanship.

A newfrontaxlewillbe suppliedfreeofcharge.

FORASLONGASIT ISUSEDbytheoriginalownerafterthetenthyearfromthedateofpurchase,thecastironfrontaxle(ifequipped)ofthisriding

equipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Withproofofpurchase,a newcastironfrontaxlewillbesuppliedfreeofcharge.

WARRANTYSERVICE

Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfreerepairor replacement,call1-800-659-5917orvisitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com

Inallcasesabove,if partrepairor replacementisimpossible,theridingequipmentwillbe replacedfreeofchargewiththesameor anequivalent

model.

Alloftheabovewarrantycoverageisvoidifthisridingequipmentiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedtoanotherperson.

ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:

• Expendableparts(exceptbattery)thatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts,andoilfilters.

Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.

Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityofthe

ridingequipment,impactingobjectsthatbendtheframe,axleassemblyorcrankshaft,or over-speedingtheengine.

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper

storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,failuretokeepthedeckclearofflammabledebris,orfailuretomaintainthe

ridingequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedin theoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused

within30 daysof itspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears BrandsManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates,IL 60179

ModelNumber:

EngineOil: SAE30 Serial Number:

Dateof Purchase:

Fuel: UnleadedGasoline Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber,

anddateof purchaseabove,

Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not

followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of

yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructionsinthis manual

beforeattempting tooperatethis machine.Failuretocomplywith these

instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED

ITSWARNING!

CALiFORNiA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehidecomponents

containoremit chemicalsknowntoStateofCaliforniato causecancerand

birth defectsor otherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontain leadand lead

compounds,chemicalsknowntothe StateofCaliforniatocausecancerand

reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.

Thismachinewasbuilt tobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation

practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,

carelessnessorerroronthe partoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.

Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and

throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safetyinstructionscould

resultinseriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto

personswho read,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin

thismanualandonthemachine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

GENERAL OPERATION

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe

manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keepthismanualin

asafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement

parts.

Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowtostop

themachineanddisengagethemquickly.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperatethismachine.Children14

yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandtheoperationinstructions

andsafetyrulesinthismanualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya

parent.

Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithout properinstruction.

Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders,

helpers,childrenandpetsatleast75feetfromthemachinewhileitisin

operation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersthearea.

Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Remove

allstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeignobjectswhichcould

bepickedupandthrownbytheblade(s).Thrownobjectscancauseserious

personalinjury.

Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,

sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainst

awallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback

towardtheoperator.

Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile

performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects

whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.

Loosefitting clothesandjewelrycanbecaughtin movableparts.Never

operatethis machineinbarefeetorsandals.

Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischargedirectionanddonotpoint

itatanyone.Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentire

grasscatcherinitsproperplace.

Donotput handsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthecuttingdeck.

Contactwiththe blade(s)canamputatehandsandfeet.

Amissingordamageddischargecovercancausebladecontactorthrown

objectinjuries.

Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,orroadsandwhilenot

cuttinggrass.

Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.Thismachineis

not intendedforuseonanypublicroadway.

Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcoholordrugs.

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.

Nevercarrypassengers.

Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse.Backupslowly.Alwayslook

downandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingtoavoidaback-overaccident.

Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoiderratic

operationandexcessivespeed.

Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntilthe

blade(s)cometoacompletestopbeforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptying

grass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassordebris,ormakingany

adjustments.

Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoffblade(s),set

parkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeybeforedismounting.

Useextracarewhenloadingor unloadingthemachineintoa trailerortruck.

Thismachineshouldnotbedrivenupordownramp(s),becausethemachine

couldtipover,causingseriouspersonalinjury.Themachinemustbepushed

manuallyonramp(s)toloadorunloadproperly.

Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.

Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlowhangingtree

branches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybestruckor

pulledfromthemachine,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

Disengageallattachmentclutchesanddepressthebrakepedalcompletely

beforeattemptingtostartengine.

Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidentialgrassofaheightnomore

than10".Donotattempttomowthroughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.,

pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassorleavesmaycontacttheengine

exhaustand/orbuilduponthemowerdeckpresentingapotentialfire

hazard.

Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthismachinebythe

machinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowallinstructions

providedwiththeapprovedaccessoryorattachment.Foralistofapproved

accessoriesandattachments,call1-800-659-5917.

Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,areinvolvedina

largepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould

evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmowersafelyenoughtoprotect

themselvesandothersfromseriousinjury.

Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood

judgment.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrolandtip-overaccidentswhichcan

resultinsevereinjuryordeath.Allslopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannotback

uptheslopeorif youfeeluneasyonit, donotmowit.

Foryoursafety,usetheSlopeGuideincludedaspartofthismanualtomeasure

slopesbeforeoperatingthismachineonaslopedorhillyarea.Iftheslopeisgreater

than15degreesasshownonthe SlopeGuide,donotoperatethismachineonthat

areaorseriousinjurycouldresult.

Do:

Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exerciseextremecautionwhen

changingdirectiononslopes.

Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneventerrain

couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

Useslowspeed.Choosea lowenoughspeedsettingsothat youwill nothave

tostoporshiftwhileontheslope.Tiresmaylosetractiononslopeseven

thoughthebrakesarefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachineingear

whengoingdownslopestotakeadvantageofenginebrakingaction.

Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheelweightsor

counterweightstoimprovestability.

Useextracarewith grasscatchersorotherattachments.Thesecanchange

thestabilityofthemachine.

Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Donotmakesudden

changesinspeedordirection.Rapidengagementorbrakingcouldcause

thefrontofthe machineto lift andrapidlyflipoverbackwardswhichcould

causeseriousinjury.

Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagethe

blade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.

Do Not:

Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary;then,turnslowlyandgradually

downhill,if possible.

Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments.Themowercould

suddenlyturnoverira wheelisovertheedgeofacliff,ditch,orifanedge

cavesin.

Donottry tostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootontheground.

Donotusea grasscatcheronsteepslopes.

Donotmowonwetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.

Donotattempttocoastdownhill.Over-speedingmaycausetheoperatorto

losecontrolofthe machineresultinginseriousinjuryordeath.

Donottowheavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,lawn

roller,etc.)onslopesgreaterthan5degrees.Whengoingdownhill,the

extraweighttendstopushthetractorandmaycauseyoutoloosecontrol

(e.g.tractormayspeedup,brakingandsteeringabilityarereduced,

attachmentmayjack-knifeandcausetractortooverturn).

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.

Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Theydonot

understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw

them.

Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinwatchfulcareofaresponsible

adultotherthantheoperator.

Bealertandturnmachineoff ifachildentersthearea.

Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddownforsmallchildren.

Nevercarrychildren,evenwith theblade(s)shutoff.Theymayfall offandbe

seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith safemachineoperation.

Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees

orotherobjectsthat mayblockyourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe

machine.

Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwaysdisengagethecuttingblade(s)before

shiftingintoReverse.Ifequipped,the"ReverseCautionMode"(blades

operatewhilemachineridesinreverse)shouldnotbeusedwhenchildrenor

othersarearound.

Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom

ahotmuffler.

Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto preventunauthorized

operation.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children14and

overshouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin

thismanualandonthemachineandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

TOWING

Towonlywith a machinethathasa hitchdesignedfortowing.Donotattach

towedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.

Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.

Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowedequipment.

Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipmentmaycauselossoftractionand

lossofcontrol.

Alwaysuseextracautionwhentowingwith amachinecapableofmaking

tight turns(e.g."zero-turn"ride-onmower).Makewideturnstoavoid

jack-knifing.

Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Donotcoastdownhill.

SERVICE

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorproperty damageuseextremecarein handling

gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.

Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhen gasolineisspilledonyourselforyour

clotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwithaplastic

liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore

filling.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor

trailerandrefuelit ontheground.If thisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch

equipmentonatrailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzle.

Keepthenozzlein contactwith therimofthefueltankorcontaineropening

atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesofignition.

Neverfuelmachineindoors.

Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.Allow

enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

Neveroverfill fueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment.Movemachineto

anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris

build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.

Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisanopen

flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes

dryerorothergasappliances.

Allowamachinetocoolatleastfiveminutesbeforestoring.

General Service

Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust

containscarbonmonoxide,anodorless,anddeadlygas.

Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertaintheblade(s)andall

movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground

againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.

Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometocompletestopwithin

approximately(5)fivesecondsafteroperatingthebladedisengagement

control.Ifthebladesdonotstopwithinthethistimeframe,yourmachine

shouldbeservicedprofessionallybyaSearsorotherqualifiedservicedealer.

Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyasit issubjectedtowearduringnormal

operation.Adjustandserviceasrequired.

Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsfor

propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade(s)for damage(e.g.,excessive

wear,bent,cracked).Replacetheblade(s)with theoriginalequipment

manufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,listedinthismanual.Useofparts

whichdonotmeettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduseextra

cautionwhenservicingthem.

Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight tobesuretheequipmentisinsafe

workingcondition.

Nevertamperwith thesafetyinterlocksystemorothersafetydevices.Check

theirproperoperationregularly.

Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug

wire(s)andgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemachinefor

anydamage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperating.

Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsorrepairstothe machinewhilethe

engineisrunning.

Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoveraresubjecttowear

anddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobe

thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace

immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,

listedinthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment

specificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speedtheengine.The

governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedoftheengine.

Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.toprotectthe

environment.

AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.

EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful

Lifeofseven(7)years,or 270hoursofoperation.AttheendoftheAverage

UsefulLife,buyanewmachineorhavethemachineinspectedannuallyby

aSearsorotherqualifiedservicedealertoensurethat allmechanicaland

safetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodo

socanresultin accidents,injuriesordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,donot modifyengineinanyway.Tampering

with thegovernorsetting canleadto a runawayengineandcauseitto

operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factorysetting ofengine

governor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMiSSiONS

Engineswhicharecertified to complywith CaliforniaandfederalEPA

emissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)arecertified

tooperateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethefollowing

emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),OxidizingCatalyst(0C),

SecondaryAirinjection(SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineand should

not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor

grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a

sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstate laws(ifany).

Ifa sparkarrestorisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworking order

bythe operator.Inthe StateofCaliforniathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (Section

4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar

laws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.

Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough yournearestSearsParts

andRepairServiceCenter.

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow

the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

SAFETY SYMBOLS

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

attempting to assemble and operate.

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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate

DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES

Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.

DANGER-- ROTATING BLADES

Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s)

can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING--THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

BYSTANDERS

Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

operation.

WARNING-- SLOPE OPERATION

Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees.

WARNING-- HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and

muffler to cool before touching.

DANGER- ROTATING BLADES

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass

catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.

(OK)

15° Slope

(TOO STEEP)

15° Slope

'_. _ Figure1

USETHISSLOPEGAUGETODETERMINE

IFA SLOPEISTOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!

Tochecktheslope,proceedasfollows:

1. Removethis pageandfoldalongthedashedline.

2. Locatea verticalobject onor behindtheslope(e.g.a pole,building,fence, tree,etc.)

3. Align eithersideoftheslopegaugewith theobject(SeeFigure1 and Figure2 ).

4. Adjust gaugeupor downuntilthe left cornertouchestheslope(SeeFigure1and Figure2).

15°

dashedline

If thereisagap belowthegauge,theslopeistoo steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2above).

Figure2

Slopes are a major factor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine

on slopes in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

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

IMPORTANT:Yourtractorisshippedwithmotoroilintheengine.However,

youMUSTchecktheoillevelbeforeoperating.RefertotheService&Maintenance

sectionforinstructionsoncheckingtheoillevel.

NOTE:AnyreferenceinthismanualtotheRIGHTor LEFTsideofthe

tractorisobservedfromoperator'sseatpositionfacingforwardtowards

thefrontoftractor.

Attaching the Battery Cables

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand

leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiato

causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wire to its

terminalfirst, followed bythe NEGATIVE(Black)wire.

Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycablesonyourequipmenthavebeenleft

disconnectedfromtheterminalsatthefactory.Toconnectthe batterycables,

proceedasfollows:

NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).Thenegativebattery

terminalismarkedNeg.(-).

1. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositivebatteryterminaland

attachtheredcabletothepositivebatteryterminal(+) withtheboltand

hexnut.SeeFigure1.

2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthenegativebatteryterminaland

attachtheblackcabletothenegativebatteryterminal(-) with theboltand

hexnut.SeeFigure1.

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Figure1

3. Positiontheredrubberbootoverthe positivebatteryterminaltohelp

protectit fromcorrosion.

NOTE:Ifthebatteryisput intoserviceafterthedateshownontopofbattery,

chargethe batteryasinstructedin theService&Maintenancesectionofthis

manualpriortooperatingthetractor.

Shipping BraceRemoval

Makesurethe ridingmower'sengineisoff, removethe ignitionkey,and

setthe parkingbrakebeforeremovingthe shippingbrace.Refertothe

Operatonsectonfor nstructonsonhowtosetthe parkng brake.

Locatetheshippingbrace,if present,andaccompanyingwarningtagfound

ontherightsideofthemower,betweenthedischargechutedeflectorand

thecuttingdeck.SeeFigure2.

Figure2

Placethedecklift leverin thehighestcuttingposition.RefertoSettingthe

CuttingHeightintheOperationsectionofthismanual.

Whilepushingthedischargechutedeflectortowardsthemachinewithyourleft

hand,removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandbygraspingitbetweenyour

thumbandindexfingerandrotatingitclockwise.

Theshippingbrace,usedforpackagingpurposesonly,must beremovedand

discardedbeforeoperatingyourridingmower.

Themowingdeckiscapableof throwing objects.Failuretooperatethe

Iridingmowerwithout the dischargechutedeflector inthe properoperating

[positioncouldresultinseriouspersonalinjuryand/orpropertydamage.

Attaching TheSteeringWheel

Ifthesteeringwheelforyourtractordidnotcomeattached,thehardwarefor

attachingit hasbeenpackedwithinthesteeringwheel,beneaththesteeringwheel

cap.Carefullypryoffthe steeringwheelcapandremovethehardware.

I. Withthewheelsofthetractorpointingstraightforward,placethesteering

wheeloverthesteeringshaft.

2. Placethewasher(withthecuppedsidedown)overthesteeringwheeland

securewith thehexbolt.SeeFigure3.

Figure3

Placethesteeringwheelcapoverthecenterofthesteeringwheelandpush

downwarduntilit"clicks"intoplace.

Attaching TheSeat

NOTE: Forshippingreasons,theseatiseitherfastenedto thetractor

seat'spivotbracketwitha plastictie,or mountedbackwardtothepivot

bracket.Ineithercase,freetheseatfromits shippingpositionbeing

carefulnotto bendor kinkthewiringharnessandfollowtheinstruc-

tionsbelowtoattachit.

1. Removethetwohexscrewsandnutsfromtheseatpivotbracket.

2. Alignthefrontholesoftheseatmountingbracketwiththeholesintheseat

pivotbracketonyourtractorandsecurewithpreviouslyremovedhexscrews

andnuts.SeeAinFigure4.

3. Plugthewiringharnessintotheseatsafetyswitchinthebottomoftheseat,

asshowninBofFigure4.

flOTE:Thetractorwillnotoperatewiththewiringharnessdisconnected.

Adjusting the Seat

Toadjustthepositionoftheseat,pull upandholdtheseatadjustmentlever.Slide

theseatforwardorrearwardtothedesiredposition;thenreleasetheadjustment

lever.Makesureseatislockedintopositioninaseat-stopbeforeoperatingthe

tractor.SeeFigure5.

Beforeoperatingthe tractor, makesurethe seatisengagedinaseat-stop.

Engagethe parkingbrake.Standbehindthe machineand pull backonseat

until itclicksintoplace.

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Figure5

Tire Pressure

Maximumtire pressureunderanycircumstancesis30psi.Equaltire pressure

shouldbe maintainedatall times.Neverexceedthe maximuminflation

)ressureshownonthe sidewallofthe tire.

Therecommendedoperatingtirepressureis:

Approximately10psiforthereartires

Approximately14psiforthefronttires

IMPORTANT: Refertothetiresidewallforexacttiremanufacturer's

recommendedormaximumpsi.Donotoverinflate.Uneventire

pressurecouldcausethecuttingdeckto mowunevenly.

Figure4

Figure7

A ParkingBrakeLever

B Throttle/ChokeControlLever

C IgnitionSwitchModule

D Auto-drivePedal

E DeckLiftLever

F PTOLever(BladeEngage)

G CupHolder

H ShiftLever

I SeatAdjustmentLever

J BrakePedal

NOTE:Anyreferenceinthismanualto theRIGHTor LEFTsideofthetractoris observedfromoperator'sseat

positionfacingforwardtowardsthefrontoftractor.

MeetsANSiSafetyStandards

CraftsmanTractorsconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

ParkingBrakeLever

Tosettheparkingbrake:Fullydepressthebrakepedal.Movethe

parkingbrakeleverintotheparkingbrakeposition.Releasethe

brakepedaltoallowtheparkingbraketoengage.

Toreleasetheparkingbrake:Depressthebrakepedalandmove

theparkingbrakeleveroutofthe ONpositionandintotheOFF

position.Theparkingbrakewill thenbereleased.Releasethe

brakepedal.

NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbesetiftheoperatorleavestheseat

with theenginerunningortheenginewill automaticallyshutoff.

Throttle/chokeControlLever

mmmmmmm

SLOW

Thethrottle/chokecontrolleverislocatedon

theleftsideofthetractor'sdashpanel.This

levercontrolsthespeedoftheengineandwhen

pushedallthewayforward,thechokecontrol

also.Whensetinagivenposition,thethrottle

will maintainauniformenginespeed.

IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthetractorwith thecuttingdeck

engaged,thethrottle/chokecontrollevermustalwaysbeinthe

FAST(rabbit)position.

Ignition SwitchModule

Tostarttheengine,insertthekeyintotheignitionswitchandturn

clockwiseto theSTARTposition.Releasethekeyintothe NORMAL

MOWINGMODEpositiononcetheenginehasfired.

Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetothe

STOPposition.

IM PORTANT: Priortooperatingthe

tractor,refertoboththe"SafetyInterlock

System"and"StartingTheEngine"laterinthis

sectionofthis manualfor detailedinstructions

regardingtheIgnitionSwitchModuleand

operatingthetractorinREVERSECAUTION

MODE.

Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO(Blade

EngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,setparking brake,

stopengineand removekeyto preventunintendedstarting.

SeatAdjustmentLever

Theseatadjustmentleverislocatedbelowthefront/left oftheseat.Thelever

allowsforadjustmentoftheforeandaft positionoftheseat.RefertotheAssembly

sectionofthemanualformoredetailedinstructionsforadjustingtheseatposition.

Auto-drivepedal

Thedrivepedalislocatedontherightsideofthetractor,alongtherunningboard.

Depressthedrivepedalforwardandthetractorwill moveinthedirectionthatthe

shiftleverisengagedin.Tocausethetractortotravelforward,whileatacomplete

stop,movetheshiftleverintotheForwardposition.Graduallysteponthedrive

pedalandthetractorwill begintomoveforward.TomoveinReverse,followthe

sameprocedureonlymovetheshiftleverintothereverseposition.

Thegroundspeediscontrolledwith thedrivepedal.Thefurtherforwardthat the

pedalispivoted,thefasterthetractorwill travel.Thepedalwill returntoitsoriginal

positionwhenit'snotdepressed.RefertotheOperationsectionofthismanualfor

detailedinstructionsregardingthe drivepedal.

IMPORTANT:Always set the parking brake when leaving thetractor

unattended.

DeckLiftLever

Foundonyourtractor'srightfender,thedecklift leverisusedto

changetheheightofthecuttingdeck.Touse,movethelevertothe

left, thenplaceinthenotchbestsuitedfor yourapplication.

PTO(BladeEngage)Lever

Foundonthetractor'srightfender,thePTO(bladeengage)lever

isusedtoengagepowertothecuttingdeckorother(separately

available)attachments.Tooperate,movetheleveralltheway

forward.Movingthe leverallthewayrearwardintothe PTOOFF

positiondisengagespowertothecuttingdeck/attachment.

flOTPThe PTO (blade engage) lever must be in the

disengaged (PTO OFF) position when starting the engine.

CupHolder

Thetractor'scupholderislocatedonthefendertothe leftoftheseat.

Shift Lever

Theshiftleverislocatedontheleftside

ofthefenderandhasthreepositions,

FORWARD,NEUTRALandREVERSE.The

brakepedalmustbedepressedandthe

tractormustnotbeinmotionwhenthe

movingshiftlever.

IMPORTANT:Neverforcetheshiftlever.

Doingsomayresultinseriousdamageto

thetractor'stransmission.

BrakePedal

REVERSE

Thebrakepedalislocatedontheleftsideofthelawntractor,alongtherunning

board.Depressthebrakepedaltoengagethediscbrakeandbringthetractortoa

completestop.

NOTE:Thepedalmustbedepressedtostarttheengine.RefertoSafetyInterlock

Switcheslaterin thissectionofthismanual.

Gasand Oil Fill-up

Oil

IMPORTAfl#Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil intheengine.However,you

MUSTchecktheoillevelbeforeoperating.Becarefulnottooverfill.

Forinstructionsonhowtochecktheengineoil,refertoCheckingTheEngine0il in

theseparateEngineOperator'sManualincludedwiththistractor.

Gasoline

Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehood.Donotoverfill.

Useextremecarewhenhandling gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuel machineindoorsorwhile the

engineishotor running. Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesof gnt on.

NOTE:Purchasegasolineinsmallquantities.Donotusegasolineleftoverfromthe

previousseason,to minimizegumdepositsinthefuelsystem.

Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonunleadedgasoline.Forbestresults,fill

thefueltankwith onlyclean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewith apumpsticker

octaneratingof87orhigher.

Gasohol(upto10%ethylalcohol,90%unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isan

approvedfuel.Othergasoline/alcoholblends,suchasE85,arenotapproved.

MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleadedgasolineblends(uptoa

maximumof15%MTBEbyvolume)areapprovedfuels.Othergasoline/ether

blendsarenotapproved.

Fillfueltankoutdoorsorinwell-ventilatedarea.

Donotoverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

fillerneckto allowspaceforfuelexpansion.

Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor running.Allow

enginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Movemachineto

anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

ToAdd Gasoline

1. Turntheengineoffandletenginecoolat least2minutesbeforeremoving

thefuelcap.Thegasolinetankislocatedunderthehood.Removethefuel

capbyturningitcounterclockwise.

2. Fillthefueltankwith gasoline.Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30days

old),unleadedgasoline.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelowbottomof

fillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

3. Reinstallthefuelcap.

/MPORTAN_Donotoverfillthetank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2inchbelow

bottomoffiller necktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.SeeFigure8.

Figure8

Avoid Serious Injury or Death

Goupanddownslopes,notacross.

Avoidsuddenturns.

Donotoperatetheunitwhereitcouldsliportip.

Ifmachinestopsgoinguphill,stopbladesandbackdownhillslowly.

Donotmowwhenchildrenorothersarearound.

Nevercarrychildren,evenwithbladesoff.

Lookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebacking.

Keepsafetydevices(guards,shields,andswitches)inplaceandworking.

Removeobjectsthat couldbethrownbytheblades.

Knowlocationandfunctionofallcontrols.

Besurebladesandenginearestoppedbeforeplacinghandsorfeetnear

blades.

Beforeleavingoperator'sposition,stoptractor,disengageblades,engage

parkingbrake,shutengineoff,andremovekey.

Read Operator's Manual

SafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedfor safeoperationofthetractor.Ifthis

systemshouldevermalfunction,donotoperatethetractor,Immediatelycontact

1-800-659-5917to havethesystemserviced.

Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefromstartingunless

theparkingbrakeisengagedandthePTO(BladeEngage)leverisinthe

disengaged(OFF)position.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshutoffthe engineif the

operatorleavestheseatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshutoffthe engineif the

operatorleavesthetractor'sseatwiththe PTO(BladeEngage)leverengaged,

regardlessofwhethertheparkingbrakeisengaged.

Withthe ignitionkeyintheNORMALMOWINGposition,theelectricPTO

(BladeEngage)clutchwill automaticallyshutoff if thePTO(BladeEngage)

knobismovedintotheengaged(ON)positionwiththedrivepedalin

positionforreversetravel.

Donotoperatethetractoriftheinterlocksystemismalfunctioning.Thissystem

wasdesignedforyoursafetyandprotection.

Engagingthe ParkingBrake

Toengagethe parking brake:

I. Fullydepressthe brakepedalandholdit downwithyourfoot.

2. Movethespeedcontrolleverallthewaydownandintotheparkingbrake

position.

3. Releasethebrakepedaltoallowtheparkingbraketoengage.

Toreleasethe parking brake:

I. Depressthebrakepedalandmovethespeedcontrolleveroutoftheparking

brakepositionandintoadesiredspeed.

Setting the Cutting Height

1. Selecttheheightpositionofthecuttingdeckbyplacingthedecklift leverin

anyofthedifferentcuttingheightnotchesontherightsideofthefender.

2. Adjustthedeckwheelssothat theyarebetween1A-inchandY2-inchabove

thegroundwhenthetractorisonasmooth,flat surfacesuchasadriveway.

Toadjust DeckWheels:

I. Removetheflangelocknutontheshoulderboltsecuringthedeckwheel.

2. Positionthewheeltothedesiredheightaslistedabove.SeeFigure9.

Figure9

Securetheshoulderboltwith theflangelocknut.

Keephandsandfeet awayfrom the dischargeopening of the cutting

deck.

NOTE:Thedeckwheelsareananti-scalpfeatureofthedeckandarenotdesigned

tosupporttheweightofthecuttingdeck.RefertoLevelingintheMaintenanceand

Servicesectionofthismanualformoredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck

adjustments.

Starting the Engine

Donotoperatethe tractor if the interlocksystemismalfunctioning. This

systemwasdesignedfor yoursafetyandprotection.

NOTE:RefertotheGasolineand011fill-up instructionsearlierinthissection.

I. Insertthetractorkeyintotheignitionswitch.

2. PlacethePTO(BladeEngage)leverinthedisengaged(OFF)position.

3. Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake.

4. Activatethechokecontrolbymovlngthethrottle/chokeleverallthewayupinto

thechokeposition.

5. TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition.Aftertheenginestarts,

releasethekey.It will returntotheON(orNormalMowing)position.

DoNOTholdthe keyin the STARTposition for longer than ten seconds

at atime. Doing somaycause damageto your engine's electric

starter.

6. Aftertheenginestarts,deactivatethechokecontrolandplacethethrottle

controlinthe FASTposition.

NOTE:DoNOTleavethechokecontrolonwhileoperatingthetractor.Doingsowill

resultina"rich"fuelmixtureandcausetheenginetorunpoorly.

Stopping the Engine

Ifyou strike aforeign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark

plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the

machine for any damage. Repairthe damagebefore restarting and

operating

1. Ifthebladesareengaged,placethePTO(BladeEngage)leverin the

disengaged(OFF)position.

2. TurntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheSTOPposition.

3. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtopreventunintendedstarting.

DrivingTheTractor

Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedandsuddenstops.

Donotleavethe seatofthe tractor without first placingthe PTO(Blade

Engage)leverin the disengaged(OFF)position,depressingthe brakepedal

andengagingthe parkingbrake.Ifleavingthe tractor unattended,also

turn the ignitionkeyoff and removethe key.

Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhilebackingup toavoidaback-

overaccident.

1. Depressthebrakepedaltoreleasetheparkingbrakeandthenletthepedal

up.

2. Movethethrottle leverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.

3. PlacetheshiftleverineithertheFORWARDorREVERSEposition.

IMPOR@N_DoNOTusetheshiftlevertochangethedirectionoftravelwhenthe

tractorisinmotion.Alwaysusethebrakepedaltobringthetractortoacomplete

stopbeforeshifting.

4. Graduallybegintoapplypressuretothedrivepedal.Thefurtherdownthe

pedalispushed,thefasterthetractorwill travelin thedesireddirection

basedonthepositionoftheshiftlever.

5. Thelawntractorisbroughttoastopbyreleasingthedrivepedalandthen

depressingthebrakepedal.

Beforeleavingthe operator'spositionforanyreason,disengagethe blades,

placethe shift leverinneutral,engagethe parkingbrake,shut engineoff

andremovethe key.

Whenstopping the tractor for any reasonwhile on agrasssurface,

always:

Placetheshiftleverinneutral,

Engagetheparkingbrake,

Shutengineoffandremovethekey.Doingsowill minimizethe possibility

ofhavingyourlawn"browned"byhotexhaustfromyourtractor'srunning

engine.

ReverseCautionMode

TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionofthe keyswitchmoduleallowsthetractorto

maneuverinreversewith theblades(PTO)engaged.

NOTE:Mowinginreverseisnotrecommended.

Useextremecautionwhileoperatingthetractor inthe REVERSECAUTION

MODE.Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhile backing.Donot

operatethe tractorwhen childrenorothersarearound.Stopthe tractor

immediatelyifsomeoneentersthe area.

Tousethe REVERSECAUTIONMODE:

NOTE:TheoperatorMUSTbeseatedinthetractorseat.

1. Starttheengineaspreviouslyinstructedonthepreviouspage.

2. TurnthekeyfromtheNORMALMOWING(Green)positiontotheREVERSE

CAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionofthekeyswitchmodule.SeeFigure10.

3. Pressthe REVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,TriangularButton)atthetop,

rightcornerofthe keyswitchmodule.Theredindicatorlightatthetop,left

cornerofthekeyswitchmodulewill beONwhileactivated.SeeFigure10.

Reverse

Indicator Push

Light Z_ _ Button

Reverse R F

Caution

Mode

Position

Stop

position

Normal

Driving

Mode

position

Figure10

4. Onceactivated(indicatorlightON),thetractorcanbedrivenin reversewith

thecuttingblades(PTO)engaged.

5. Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingtomakesureno

childrenarearound.Afterresumingforwardmotion,returnthekeytothe

NORMALMOWINGposition.

TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEwill remainactivateduntil:

a. ThekeyisplacedineithertheNORMALMOWINGpositionor STOP

positionor

b. Theoperatorleavestheseat.

DrivingOnSlopes

RefertotheSLOPEGAUGEintheSafetyInstructionssectionofthemanualtohelp

determineslopeswhereyoumayoperatethistractorsafely.

Donotmowoninclineswith aslopein excessof15degrees(ariseof

approximately2-112feet every10feet). Thetractorcouldoverturn and

causeseriousinjury.

Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross.

Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.Uneventerrain

couldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

Avoidturnswhendrivingonaslope.Ifaturnmustbemade,turndownthe

slope.Turningupaslopegreatlyincreasesthechanceofa rollover.

Avoidstoppingwhendrivingupaslope.Ifit isnecessarytostopwhile

drivingupa slope,startupsmoothlyandcarefullyto reducethepossibility

offlippingthetractoroverbackward.

Engagingthe Blades

Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowertothecuttingdeckorother

(separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagetheblades,proceedasfollows:

I. Movethethrottle/chokecontrollevertotheFAST(rabbit)position.

2. GraspthePTO(BladeEngage)leverandpivotit allthewayforwardintothe

engaged(ON)position.

3. Keepthethrottleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)positionforthemostefficientuse

ofthecuttingdeckorother(separatelyavailable)attachments.

NOTE:Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff if thePTOisengagedwith

theshiftleverinpositionforreversetravelwith theignitionkeyintheON

position.

Mulching

Amulchkitisavailableasanattachment.Mulchingisaprocessofrecirculating

grassclippingsrepeatedlybeneaththecuttingdeck.Theultra-fineclippingsare

thenforcedbackintothe lawnwheretheyactasanaturalfertilizer.

Amulchkitcanbepurchasedthroughtheretaillocationinwhichyoupurchased

thistractor.Formoreinformation,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-659-5917.

Usingthe DeckLift Lever

Toraisethecuttingdeck,movethedecklift levertotheleft,thenplaceit inthe

notchbestsuitedfor yourapplication.RefertoSettingTheCuttingHeightearlierin

thissection.

Mowing

Tohelpavoid bladecontactorathrown object injury,keepbystanders,

helpers,childrenandpetsat least75feetfrom the machinewhile it isin

operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.

Thefollowinginformationwill behelpfulwhenusingthecuttingdeckwith your

tractor:

Planyourmowingpattern to avoiddischargeof materialstoward roads,

sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial against

awall or obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback

towardthe operator.

Donotmowat highgroundspeed,especiallyira mulchkitorgrasscollector

isinstalled.

Forbestresultsit isrecommendedthatthefirsttwo lapsbecutwith the

dischargethrowntowardsthecenter.Afterthefirst twolaps,reversethe

directiontothrowthedischargetotheoutsideforthebalanceofcutting.

Thiswill giveabetterappearancetothelawn.

Donotcutthegrasstooshort.Shortgrassinvitesweedgrowthandyellows

quicklyindryweather.

Mowingshouldalwaysbedonewith theengineatfull throttle.

Underheavierconditionsit maybenecessarytogobackoverthecutareaa

secondtimetogetacleancut.

DoNOTattemptto mowheavybrushandweedsandextremelytall grass.

Yourtractorisdesignedto mowlawns,NOTclearbrush.

Keepthebladessharpandreplacethebladeswhenworn.RefertoCutting

Bladesin theServicesectionofthismanualforproperbladesharpening

instructions.

Headlights

ThelampsareONwheneverthetractor'sengineisrunning.

Thelampsturn OFFwhentheignitionkeyismovedtotheSTOPposition.

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytype ofmaintenance/service,disengageallcontrols

andstopthe engine.Waituntil all movingpartshavecometoacomplete

stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe enginetoprevent

unintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationorwhile

performing anyadjustmentsor repairs.

BeforeEachUse

Inthe FirstFiveHours

Every10Hours

Every25hours

Every50hours

Annually

BeforeStorage

Engineoil level

Mufflerareaandcontrols

Fingerguard

EngineOil

Hood/Dashairvents

Batteryterminals

Deckspindlesandidlerbracket

Airfilter'sprecleaner*

Airfilter*

Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,

andaxles

Frontwheelbearings

Frontdeckwheels

Engineoil/Oil filter

Muffler

Airfilter

Airfilter'spre-cleaner

Sparkplug

Aircoolingsystem*

Fuelfilter

SteeringGears

RearWheels

Hood/Dashairvents

Batteryterminals

Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,

andaxles

Frontwheelbearings

Frontdeckwheels

Deckspindlesandidlerbracket

Pedalpivotpoints

*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.EngineMaintenance

Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice

guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted

maintenancetasks.Tolocatethe nearest Parts&RepairServiceCenteror to

scheduleservice,simplycontact1-800-659-5917.

1. Check

2. Clean

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Clean

2. Clean

3. Lubricate

1. Clean

2. Clean

3. Lubricate

4. Lubricate

5. Lubricate

1. Change/Replace

2. Check

1. Replace

2. Replace

3. Replace

4. Clean

5. Replace

6. Clean

7. Removeandgreaseaxles

1. Clean

2. Clean

3. Lubricate

4. Lubricate

5. Lubricate

6. Lubricate

7. Lubricate

Beforeperforminganymaintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO(Blade

EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engineandremovethe

keyto preventunintendedstarting.

Ifthe enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,the engine,muffler and surrounding

metalsurfaceswill behot andcancauseburnsto the skin.Exercisecaution

to avoidburns.

Maintenence

Beforeperforming anymaintenanceorrepairs,disengagePTO,moveshift [

[leverintoneutralposition,setparkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeytoI

Lpreventunintendedstarting, j

Usedoil isahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.Donot

discardwith householdwaste.Checkwith yourlocalauthorities oror contact

1-800-659-5917for alistofsafedisposal/recydingfacilities.

FuelFilter

Engine

RefertotheEngineOperator/OwnerManualforenginemaintenanceinstructions.

Checkengineoil levelbeforeeachuseasinstructedin theEngineOperator/Owner

Manualpackedwith yourunit.Followtheinstructionscarefully.

ChangingEngineOil

Theengineoilshouldbechangedinthefirst5hoursandthenevery50hoursor

onceaseason.Tochangetheengineoil,proceedasfollows:

1. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepitaway

fromsparkplug.

2. Removetheoilfillcap/dipstickfromtheoilfilltube.SeeFigure10.

Dipstick

OilDrain

Valve

Oil Drain

Sleeve

Figure10

3. Turnthesteeringwheelallthewaytotherightto betterexposethedrain

plug.

4. Cliptheoildrainsleeve(packedwiththismanual)ontotheoildrainport.

Routetheoppositeendofthesleeveintoanappropriateoilcollection

containerwitha capacitygreatenoughtocollecttheusedoil.

5. Removetheoildrainplug,Theoilwill begintodrainout oftheengine.

6. Aftertheoilhasfinisheddraining,replacetheoil drainplugandtighten.Be

carefulnottoovertighten.

Removetheoildrainsleeveandstoreforlateruse.7.

Refilltheenginewith newmotoroilasinstructedin theEngineOperator's

Manualincludedwith thistractor.

Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremelyflammable andexplosive.Fireor

explosioncancausesevereburnsor death.

Keepgasolineawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,andother

ignitionsources.

Checkfuellines,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksorleaks.Replace

ifnecessary.

Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthefueltankaspertheinstructions

below.

Donotdrainfuelwhentheengineishot.Allowtheengineadequatetime to

cool.Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,awayfromopenflame.

Drainanylargevolumeoffuelfromthetankbydisconnectingthefuelline

fromthein-linefuelfilter neartheengine.

RemovethefuellinefromtheIn-lineside(sidetowardsthefueltank)ofthe

fuelfilter.

Replacementpartsmustbethesameandinstalledin thesamepositionas

theoriginalparts.

Iffuelspills,waituntilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.

Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthefueltank.Otherwise,fuelcanleak

outandcauseafireorexplosion.

To Drain the fuel:

1. Locatethefuelfilter,whichisroutedontheleftsideoftheenginebetween

thefueltankandthecarburetor,andmaybeattachedtotheenginewithatie

strap.Cutthetiestrap,ifpresent,thenpinchthein-lineclamponthefuelfilter

with apairofpliers,slidetheclampupthefuelline.Pullthefuellinefreefrom

thefilterandplacetheopenendofthelineintoanapprovedcontainertodrain

thefuel.

To change the fuel filter:

1. Useplierstosqueezethetabsontheotherclamp(theout-linesideofthe

fuelfilter),thenslidetheclampawayfromthefuelfilter.Twistandpullthe

fuellineoffofthe fuelfilter.SeeFigure11.

Clamp

Fuel

Line

Tab

Figure11

2. Checkthefuellinesforcracksorleaks.Replaceifnecessary.

3. Replacethefuelfilterwith anoriginalequipmentreplacementfilter. Call

1-800-659-5917topurchasetheoriginalequipmentreplacementfilter.

4. Securethefuellineswiththeclamps.

Air Cleaner

Servicethe pre-cleanerandcartridge/aircleanerelementasinstructedinthe

EngineOperator/OwnerManualpackedwith yourunit.

SparkPlug

Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthegapresetonceaseason.Sparkplug

replacementisrecommendedatthestartofeachmowingseason.Refertothe

EngineOperator/OwnerManualfor correctplugtypeandgapspecifications.

Muffler

Temperatureof muffler and nearbyengineareasmayexceed150° F(65°C).

Avoidcontactwith theseareas.

Inspectmufflerperiodically,andreplaceifnecessary.Replacementparts

forthemufflermustbethesameandinstalledinthesamepositionasthe

originalparts.

CleanEngine

Dailyorbeforeeveryuse,deangrass,chafforaccumulateddebrisfrom

engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.

Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.

Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.

Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducetheriskofoverheatingand

ignitionofaccumulateddebris.

Donotusewaterto deanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel

system.Useabrushordry cloth.

iMPORTANT: TheuseofapressurewashertocleanyourtractorisNOT

recommended.It maycausedamagetoelectricalcomponents,spindles,pulleys,

bearingsortheengine.

CarburetorAdjustment

Thecarburetoronthisengineisnotadjustable.

Lubrication

Beforelubricating,repairing, orinspecting,alwaysdisengage (Blade

PTO

EngageLever),moveshift [everintoneutral position,setparking brake,stop

engineandremovekeytopreventunintendedstarting.

Engine

Lubricatetheenginewith motoroil asinstructedintheEngineOwnerManual

packedwith yourunit.

PivotPoints& Linkage

Lubricateallthepivotpointsonthedrivesystem,parkingbrakeandlift linkageat

leastonceaseasonwith lightoil.

RearWheels

Therearwheelsshouldberemovedfromtheaxlesonceaseason.Lubricatethe

axlesandthe rimswellwith anall-purposegreasebeforere-installingthem.

Front Wheels

Thefrontwheelsshouldberemovedfromtheaxlesonceaseason.Lubricatethe

axlesandthe rimswellwith anall-purposegreasebeforere-installingthem.

DeckWash

Yourtractor'sdeckisequippedwithawaterportonitssurfaceaspartofitsDeck

WashSystemTM, followtheseinstructionstoutilizethisfeature.

UsetheDeckWashtorinsegrassclippingsfromthedeck'sundersideandprevent

thebuildupofcorrosivechemicals.CompletethefollowingstepsAFTEREACH

MOWING:

1. Drivethetractortoalevel,clearspotonyourlawn,nearenoughforyour

gardenhoseto reach.

Makecertain thetractor's dischargechuteisdirectedAWAYfrom yourhouse,

garage,parkedcars,etc.

2. DisengagethePTO(Blade Engage),settheparkingbrakeandstopthe

engine.

3. Threadthehosecoupler(packagedwith yourtractor'sOperator'sManual)

ontotheendofyourgardenhose.

4. Attachthehosecouplertothewaterportonthedeck'ssurface.SeeFigure

12.

Turnthewateron.

Whilesittingin theoperator'spositiononthetractor,starttheengineand

placethethrottleleverinthe FAST(rabbit)position.

Movethetractor'sPTO(Blade Engage) intotheONposition.

Remainintheoperator'spositionwith thecuttingdeckengagedfor a

minimumoftwo minutes,allowingtheundersideofthecuttingdeckto

thoroughlyrinse.

Movethetractor'sPTO(Blade Engage) intotheOFFposition.

10.

11.

Figure12

TurntheignitionkeytotheSTOPpositiontoturnthetractor'sengineoff.

Turnthewateroffanddetachthehosecouplerfromthewaterportonyour

deck'ssurface.

12. Repeatsteps4through11ontheoppositesideofthecuttingdeck.

IM PORTANT: Aftercleaningyourdeckwiththe DeckWashSystemTM, return

totheoperator'spositionandengagethePTO.Keepthecuttingdeckrunningfor a

minimumoftwo minutes,allowingtheundersideofthecuttingdecktothoroughly

dry.

Adjustments

Neverattempt to makeanyadjustmentswhile the engineisrunning,except

wherespecifiedinthe operator'smanual.

Levelingthe Deck

NOTE:Checkthetractor'stirepressurebeforeperforminganydeckleveling

adjustments.RefertoTiresintheServicesectionofthismanualformore

informationregardingtirepressure.

Front ToRear

Thefrontofthecuttingdeckissupportedbyastabilizerbarthatcanbeadjustedto

levelthedeckfromfront torear.Thefrontofthedeckshouldbebetween1g-inch

and3/8-inchlowerthantherearofthedeck.Adjustifnecessaryasfollows:

1. Withthetractorparkedonafirm,levelsurface,placetheleverforlifting the

platformonthesecondtothetopnotch(secondhighestposition)androtate

thebladeascloseaspossibletothedischargechannelthat isparallelto the

tractor.

2. Measurethedistancefromthefrontofthebladetiptothegroundandthe

rearofthebladetip totheground.Thefirst measurementtakenshould

bebetweenlg"and3/8"lessthanthesecondmeasurement.Determine

theapproximatedistancenecessaryforproperadjustmentandproceed,if

necessary,tothenextstep.

3. Locatetheflangelocknutonthefrontsideofthestabilizerbracket.See

Figure13.

Tightentheflangelocknutto raisethefrontofthedeck;

Loosentheflangelocknuttolowerthefrontofthedeck.

Figure13

Sideto Side

Ifthecuttingdeckappearstobemowingunevenly,asidetosideadjustmentcanbe

performed.Adjustif necessaryasfollows:

1. Withthetractorparkedonafirm,levelsurface,placethedecklift leverin

thesecondfromthetopnotch(secondhighestposition)androtateboth

bladessothattheyareperpendicularwith thetractor.

2. Measurethedistancefromtheoutsideofthe leftbladetiptotheground

andthedistancefromtheoutsideoftherightbladetip totheground.Both

measurementstakenshouldbeequal.Ifthey'renot,proceedtothenext

step.

3. Loosen,butdoNOTremove,thehexcapscrewontheleftdeckhanger

bracket.SeeFigure14.

4. Balancethedeckbyusingawrenchtoturntheadjustmentgear(found

immediatelybehindthehexcapscrewjust loosened)clockwise/upor

counterclockwise/down.Thedeckisproperlybalancedwhenbothbladetip

measurementstakenearlierareequal.

5. Retightenthe hexcapscrewonthe leftdeckhangerbracketwhenproper

adjustmentisachieved.

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