Craftsman 247.28984 User manual

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P R 0 F E S S I 0 N A
GARDEN TRACTOR
28 HP, 54" Tractor
Electric Start
PGT9000
Model No. 247.28984
= EspaSol, p. 62
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.
iMPORTANT:
Read and foJlow aJJSafety
RuJes and instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
1=800=659=5917
CraftsmanTractorHelpLine
5am = 5 pro, Mort =Sat
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.759-0%01
(February05,2010)
Warranty Statement .......................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 3
Slope Guide ....................................................................... 8
Safety Labels .................................................................... 9
Assembly ......................................................................... 10
Know your Lawn Mower .................................................. 13
Operation ........................................................................ 16
Service and Maintenance .............................................. 19
Off-Season Storage ........................................................ 30
Accessories and Attachments ........................................ 30
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 31
Parts List ......................................................................... 34
Espa_oi ............................................................................ 62
Service Numbers ............................................. Back Cover
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY
Whenoperatedand maintainedaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions,ifanynon-expendablepartof thisridingequipmentfailsduetoa defectin
materialor workmanshipwithintwoyearsfromthedateorpurchase,call1-800-659-5917toarrangeforfreein-homerepair.
Theframeandfrontaxlewillbe repairedfreeofchargeforfiveyearsfromthedateofpurchaseif defectivein materialor workmanship.
Alloftheabovewarrantycoverageappliesforonlyone yearfromthedateof purchaseifthis ridingequipmentiseverusedforcommercialor
rentalpurposes.
in allcases,if repairprovesimpossible,theridingequipmentwillbe replacedfreeofchargewiththesameoran equivalentmodel.
Thebatterywillbe replacedfreeofchargefor90 daysfromthedateofpurchaseifdefectivein materialorworkmanship(ourtestingprovesthat it
willnotholda charge).
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialandworkmanship.SearswillNOTpayfor:
• Expendableitemsthatbecomewornduringnormaluse,includingbutnotlimitedtoblades,sparkplugs,aircleaners,belts,andoil filters.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.
• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.
• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedtodamagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityofthe
ridingequipment,impactingobjectsthatbendtheframeor crankshaft,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.
Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductiswithinthe UnitedStates.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears BrandsManagementCorporation, HoffmanEstates,IL60179
GrossHP: 28
EngineOil: SAE30
Fuel: UnleadedGasoline
SparkPlug: Champion®RC12YC
Engine: Briggs& StrattonProfessionalSeries
Model Number
Serial Number
Dateof Purchase
Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber,
anddateof purchaseabove.
© KCDIRLLC 2
Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand
leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiato
causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesinthis manual.Aswithanytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultin serious
injury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,toes
andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfutureand regularreference
andfororderingreplacementparts.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldtooperatethis machine.
Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadandunderstandthe
operationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthismanualandshould
betrainedandsupervisedbya parent.
• Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Tohelpavoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury,keep
bystanders,helpers,childrenandpetsatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe used.
Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeign
objectswhichcouldbe pickedupandthrownbytheblade(s).
Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.
• Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtoward
roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischarg-
ingmaterialagainstawallorobstructionwhichmaycause
dischargedmaterialto ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe
eyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelrycanbe caughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.
• Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischargedirectionand
do notpointitatanyone.Donotoperatethemowerwithoutthe
dischargecoverorentiregrasscatcherin its properplace.
Donotputhandsor feetnearrotatingpartsor underthecutting
deck.Contactwiththeblade(s)canamputatehandsandfeet.
A missingor damageddischargecovercancausebladecontact
or thrownobjectinjuries.
• Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads
andwhilenotcuttinggrass.
• Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.This
machineisnotintendedforuseonanypublicroadway.
• Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol
or drugs.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
Nevercarrypassengers.
• Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverse.Backup slowly.
Alwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhilebackingtoavoida
back-overaccident.
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• Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethemachinesmoothly.Avoid
erraticoperationandexcessivespeed.
Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntil
theblade(s)cometoa completestopbeforeremovinggrass
catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrassor
debris,or makinganyadjustments.
Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff
blade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandremovekeybefore
dismounting.
Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachineintoa
trailerortruck.Thismachineshouldnotbedrivenupor down
ramp(s),becausethemachinecouldtipover,causingserious
personalinjury.Themachinemustbe pushedmanuallyon
ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot
touch.
Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlow
hangingtreebranches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wherethe
operatormaybestruckor pulledfromthemachine,whichcould
resultinseriousinjury.
Disengageallattachmentclutchesanddepressthebrakepedal
completelybeforeattemptingtostartengine.
Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidentialgrassofa
heightnomorethan10".Donotattemptto mowthroughunusually
tall,drygrass(e.g.,pasture)orpilesofdryleaves.Drygrassor
leavesmaycontacttheengineexhaustand/orbuilduponthe
mowerdeckpresentingapotentialfirehazard.
Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthis machine
bythemachinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowall
instructionsprovidedwiththeapprovedaccessoryor attachment.
Fora list ofapprovedaccessoriesandattachments,call 1-800-
659-5917.
Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are
involvedin a largepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries.
Theseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheriding
mowersafelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousinjury.
If situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecare
andgoodjudgment.Contact1-800-659-5917forinformationand
assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrolandtip-over
accidentswhichcanresultinsevereinjuryor death.Allslopesrequire
extracaution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyon
it, do notmowit.
Foryoursafety,usetheSlopeGuideincludedaspartofthis manual
to measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis machineona slopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degreesasshownonthe Slope
Guide,do notoperatethis machineonthatareaor seriousinjurycould
result.
Do:
o
Mowupanddownslopes,notacross.Exerciseextremecaution
whenchangingdirectionon slopes.
• Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orotherhiddenobjects.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Useslowspeed.Choosea lowenoughspeedsettingsothat
youwillnothavetostopor shiftwhileon theslope.Tiresmay
losetractionon slopeseventhoughthe brakesarefunctioning
properly.Alwayskeepmachinein gearwhengoingdownslopes
totakeadvantageofenginebrakingaction.
• Followthemanufacturer'srecommendationsforwheelweights
or counterweightstoimprovestability.Forrecommendations,call
1-800-659-5917.
• Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor otherattachments.These
canchangethestabilityofthe machine.
Keepallmovementontheslopesslowandgradual.Donotmake
suddenchangesinspeedor direction.Rapidengagementor
brakingcouldcausethefrontofthemachinetolift andrapidlyflip
overbackwardswhichcouldcauseseriousinjury.
• Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disen-
gagetheblade(s)andproceedslowlystraightdowntheslope.
DoNot:
• Donotturnon slopesunlessnecessary;then,turnslowlyand
graduallydownhill,ifpossible.
• Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments.Themower
couldsuddenlyturnoverifa wheelisovertheedgeofa cliff,
ditch,or ifan edgecavesin.
• Donottry tostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfooton the
ground.
• Donotusea grasscatcheron steepslopes.
• Donotmowon wetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
• Donotattempttocoastdownhill.Over-speedingmaycausethe
operatortolosecontrolofthemachineresultingin seriousinjury
or death.
• Donottowheavypull behindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,
lawnroller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan5 degrees.Whengoing
downhill,theextraweighttendstopushthetractorandmay
causeyoutoloosecontrol.(e.g.tractormayspeedup,braking
and steeringabilityare reduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand
causetractortooverturn).
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CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowing
activity.Theydo notunderstandthedangers.Neverassumethat
childrenwillremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
• Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaand inwatchfulcareofa
responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
• Bealertandturnmachineoff ifa childentersthearea.
• Beforeandwhilebacking,lookbehindanddownforsmall
children.
Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththeblade(s)shutoff.Theymay
falloffandbe seriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafemachine
operation.
• Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,
shrubs,treesorotherobjectsthatmayblockyourvisionofa child
whomayrunintothe machine.
Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwaysdisengagethecutting
blade(s)beforeshiftingintoReverse.Ifequipped,the"Reverse
CautionMode"(bladesoperatewhilemachineridesinreverse)
shouldnotbe usedwhenchildrenor othersarearound.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycansuffer
burnsfroma hotmuffler.
• Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedtopreventunauthorized
operation.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethis machine.
Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsand
safeoperationpracticesinthismanualandon themachineandshould
betrainedandsupervisedbyan adult.
TOWING
Towonlywitha machinethathasa hitchdesignedfortowing.Do
notattachtowedequipmentexceptatthehitchpoint.
Followthemanufacturersrecommendationforweightlimitsfor
towedequipmentandtowingonslopes.Forrecommendations,
call1-800-659-5917.
Neverallowchildrenor othersinoron towedequipment.
Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmaycauselossof
tractionandlossofcontrol.
Alwaysuseextracautionwhentowingwitha machinecapableof
makingtightturns(e.g."zero-turn"ride-onmower). Makewide
turnstoavoidjack-knifing.
Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.
Donotcoastdownhill.
SERVICE
SafeHandlingof Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled
on yourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately.
• Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleoron a truckortrailerbed
witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson thegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
or trailerandrefueliton theground.Ifthis isnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor
containeropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuse
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotor run-
ning.Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktono morethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move
machinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.
• Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oilor fuelspillageandremoveany
fuelsoakeddebris.
• Neverstorethemachineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
Allowa machineto coolatleastfiveminutesbeforestoring.
GeneralService
• Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless,anddeadlygas.
• Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe
blade(s)andallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandgroundagainsttheenginetopreventunintended
starting.
• Periodicallychecktomakesurethebladescometocomplete
stopwithinapproximately(5)fivesecondsafteroperatingthe
bladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthebladesdonotstopwithinthe
thistimeframe,yourmachineshouldbeservicedprofessionally
byaSearsorotherqualifiedservicedealer.
• Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyasitissubjectedtowearduring
normaloperation.Adjustandserviceasrequired.
• Checktheblade(s)andenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade(s)
fordamage(e.g.,excessivewear,bent,cracked).Replacethe
blade(s)withtheoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
blade(s)only,listedinthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonot
meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper
performanceandcompromisesafety!
• Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduse
extracautionwhenservicingthem.
• Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesuretheequipmentis
insafeworkingcondition.
• Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemor othersafety
devices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.
• Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthe
sparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughly
inspectthemachineforanydamage.Repairthedamagebefore
startingandoperating.
• Neverattempttomakeadjustmentsor repairstothemachine
whiletheengineis running.
• Grasscatchercomponentsandthedischargecoverare subject
towearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allow
objectsto bethrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck
componentsandreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis manual.Useof
partswhichdo notmeettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmay
leadtoimproperperformanceandcompromisesafety!
• Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsorover-speedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeed
oftheengine.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
• Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsforgas,oil,etc.to
protecttheenvironment.
• Accordingtothe ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),this product
hasanAverageUsefulLifeofseven(7)years,or 390hours
ofoperation.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLife,buyanew
machineor havethemachineinspectedannuallybya Searsor
otherqualifiedservicedealerto ensurethatall mechanicaland
safetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnotwornexcessively.
Failuretodosocanresultinaccidents,injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineand
causeittooperateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are
certifiedtooperateon regularunleadedgasoline,andmayinclude
thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM)and
ThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if soequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,
brushcoveredorgrass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(ifany).
Ifa sparkarresteris used,itshouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.IntheStateof Californiatheaboveisrequired
bylaw(Section4442of theCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarresterforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthis product.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson themachine
beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
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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.
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ROTATING BLADES CAUSE
_HEN CHI_REHOROTHERSARE
AROUND I •
_HILDREN EVENWITHBLADE(S)OFF.J
_HIND BEFOREANDWHILE J
BACKING. I
_RSE ISNOTRECOMMENDED, I
1. DISENGAGE BLADES/PTO, (POWER TAKE OFF)
2. ENGAGE THE TRACTOR'S PARKING BRAKE.
3. ACTIVATE THROTTLE TO RUN SETTING,
(MAN. SETTING NOT RECOMMENDED).
4. TURN KEY TO START ENGINE, AFTER START RELEASE KEY.
YOU MUST DISENGAGE SLADES/PTO, (FO_ TAKE OFF)
BEFORE TRAVELING IN REVERSE.
WARNING
Thissymbol points outimportantsafety instructions
which, ifnot followed,could endangerthe personal
safety and/or property ofyourself and others. Readand
followall instructionsin this manualbeforeattempting
to operatethis machine. Failureto comply with these
instructionsmay result in personalinjury.Whenyou see
this symbol HEED ITSWARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use ofthis power machineto personswho
read, understand,and followthe warningsand instruc-
tions inthis manualand on the machine.
AVO|D SER|OUS |HJURY OR DEATH
"KEEPHANDSAHDFEETAWAYFROMROTATIRGPARTS.
'=REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCARDETHROWNBYTHEBLADEJRANY
DIRECTIOR.WEARSAFETYGLASSES.
'=DOROTMOWWHENCHILDRENOROTHERSAREAROUND,
NEVERCARRYCHILDRENEVERWITHBLADESOFF.
"USEEXTRACAUTIORONSLOPES.DOROTMOWSLOPESGREATER
THAH15°.MOWACROSSHOTUPANDDDWR.AVOIDSUDDERTURNS,USELOWSPEE
m
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TRACTOR SET-UP
Moving The Tractor Manually
Yourtractor'stransmissionisequippedwitha hydrostaticreliefvalve
foroccasionswhenitis necessarytomovethetractormanually.Open-
ingthisvalvepermitsthefluidin thetransmissionto bypassits normal
route,allowingthereartiresto "freewheel."Toopenthehydrostatic
reliefvalve,proceedasfollows:
1. Locatethehydrostaticbypassrodintherearofthetractor.See
Figure1.
Shipping Brace Removal
Makesurethegardentractor'sengineisoff,settheparkingbrake
and removetheignitionkeybeforeremovingthe shippingbrace.
1. Locatetheshippingbrace,ifpresent,andwarningtagfoundon
the rightside of the cutting deck. See Figure 2.
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Figure2
Figure1
2. Pullthehydrostaticbypassrodoutward,thenup,tolock itin
place.
NOTE:ThetransmissionwillNOTengagewhenthehydrostatic
bypassrodispulledout. Returntherodto itsnormalpositionpriorto
operatingthetractor.
2. Whileholdingthedischargecoverchutedeflectorwithyourleft
hand,removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandbygrasping
it betweenyourthumbandindexfingerandrotatingitclockwise.
Theshippingbraceisusedforpackagingpurposesonly.Removeant
discardtheshippingbracebeforeoperatingyourgardentractor.
Neverattemptto movethetractormanuallywithoutfirstopeningthe
hydrostaticreliefvalve.Doingsowillresultinseriousdamagetothe
tractor'stransmission.
Themowingdeckiscapableofthrowingobjects.Operatingtheriding
mowerwithoutthedischargecoverin theproperoperatingposition
couldresultin seriouspersonalinjuryand/orpropertydamage.
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Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand
leadcompounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocause
cancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSiTiVE(Red)
wiretoits terminalfirst,followedbythe NEGATIVE(Black)wire.
Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycablesonyourequipmentmay
havebeenleft disconnectedfromtheterminalsatthefactory.To
connectthebatterycables,proceedasfollows:
NOTE:ThepositivebatteryterminalismarkedPos.(+).Thenegative
batteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).
NOTE:Ifthepositivebatterycableisalreadyattached,skipaheadto
step2.
1. Removetheplasticcover,if present,fromthepositivebattery
terminalandattachthe redcabletothepositivebatteryterminal
(+)withtheboltandhexnut.See Figure3.
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Figure3
2. Removetheplasticcover,if present,fromthenegativebattery
terminalandattachtheblackcabletothenegativebattery
terminal(-) withtheboltandhexnut.SeeFigure3.
3. Positionthe redrubberbootoverthepositivebatteryterminalto
helpprotectit fromcorrosion.
NOTE:Ifthebatteryisputintoserviceafterthedateshownontop/
sided battery,chargethebatteryasinstructedintheServiceand
Maintenancesectionofthis Operator'sManualpriortooperatingthe
tractor.
Neverexceedthemaximuminflationpressureshownon thesidewall
ofthetire.Donotoverinfiatetires.Checksidewalloftiresformaxi-
mumpsi.Equaltirepressureshouldbemaintainedatall times.
Thetiresonyourtractormaybeoverinfiatedforshippingpurposes.
Reducethetirepressurebeforeoperatingthetractor.Checksidewall
oftiresformaximumpsi.
Adjusting the Seat
Toadjustthepositionof theseat,pullupandholdtheseatadjustment
lever.Slidetheseatforwardorrearwardtothedesiredposition;then
releasetheadjustmentlever.Makesureseatis lockedintopositionin
a seat-stopbeforeoperatingthetractor.SeeFigure4.
Beforeoperatingthetractor,makesuretheseatisengagedina
seat-stop.Engagetheparkingbrake.Standbehindthemachineand
pull backon seatuntilitclicksintoplace.
Figure4
Toadjusttheangleofthearmrests,liftthearmrestsand rotatethe
heightadjustknobclockwisetolowertheangleor counterclockwiseto
raisetheangle.SeeFigure4.
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Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels and Roller
Movethetractoron a firmandlevelsurface,preferablypavement,and
proceedasfollows
1. Selecttheheightpositionofthecuttingdeck byplacingthedeck
lift leverinthenormallydesiredmowingheightsetting(anyofthe
elevendifferentcuttingheightnotcheson therightfender).
2. Checkthegaugewheelsforcontactor excessiveclearancewith
thesurfacebelow.Thedeckgaugewheelsshouldhavebetween
l_-inchandY2-inchclearanceabovetheground.
Ifthegaugewheelshaveexcessiveclearanceor contactwiththe
surface,adjustasfollows:
a. Raisethedecklift handletoitshighestsetting.
b. Removethefrontgaugewheelsbyremovingthelocknuts
andshoulderscrewswhichsecurethemtothedeck.See
Figure5.
c. Placethedecklift leverinthedesiredmowingheightsetting.
d. Reinserttheshoulderscrew(witheachgaugewheel)into
theindexholethatleavesapproximatelyY2-inchbetweenthe
bottomofthewheelandthepavement.
e. Removetheclevispinsandhairpinclipsfromthedeck roller
bracketson theleftandrightsidesofthecuttingdeck.See
Figure5.
f. Positionthedeck rollerbracketsup ordownthroughtheslots
ontherearofthedeckuntildesiredpositionisreached,then
reattachwiththeclevispinsand hairpinclipsjust removed.
Becertainthatthe leftrollerbracketandtherightroller
bracketareset inthesameposition.
RefertoLevelingtheDeckintheServiceand Maintenancesection
ofthismanualfor moredetailedinstructionsregardingvariousdeck
adjustments.
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Gas and Oil
Thefueltank islocatedunderthehoodand hasa capacityoftwo
andthree-quartersgallons.Removethefuelcapbyturningitcounter-
clockwise.Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30 daysold),unleaded
gasoline.Fillthetankno higherthanfourinchesbelowthetopofthe
fillerneckto allowspaceforfuelexpansion.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachine
indoorsorwhiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesandothersourcesof ignition.
NOTE:Yourtractorisshippedwithoil intheengine.However,you
MUSTchecktheoillevelbeforeoperating.SeeCheckingthe Engine
Oil intheServiceand Maintenancesectionofthismanual.
Alwayschecktheengineoil levelbeforeeachuseasinstructedinthe
maintenancesectionofthis manual.Addoil asnecessary.Failureto
do somayresultin seriousdamagetoyourengine
Figure5
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FuelTank Cap
Throttle
I
FuelLevelIndicator
SystemsIndicator
Monitor
ignition Switch
Module
PTO(Blade
Knob
BrakePedal
SeatAdjustmentLever
ParkingBrake/
Cruise Control Lever
DrivePedal
Pedal
Lift Lever
Cup Holder"
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Figure6
GardenTractorcontrolsandfeaturesare illustratedin Figure6 and
describedon thefollowingpages.
NOTE:Referencestotherightor Idt sideof tractorarefromthe
viewpointoftheoperatorfacingforwardfromthetractorseat.
Readandfollowallsafetyrulesandinstructionsinthismanual,
includingtheentireOperationsection,beforeattemptingtooperate
this machine.Failuretocomplywithall safetyrulesand instructions
mayresultin personalinjury.
BRAKE PEDAL
Thebrakepedalislocatedontheleftfront
sideofthetractorabovethedrivepedal
alongthe runningboard.Thebrakepedal
canbeusedforsuddenstopsor settingthe
parkingbrake.
NOTE:Thebrakepedalmustbefullydepressedtoactivatethesafety
interlockswitchwhenstartingthetractor.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
Thethrottle/chokecontrolislocatedontheleft sideof
thetractor'sdashpanel.Thislevercontrolsthe speed
oftheengine.Whenset ina givenposition,thethrottle
willmaintaina uniformenginespeed.
NOTE:Whenoperatingthetractorwiththe cutting
deckengaged,becertainthatthethrottlecontrolis
alwaysintheFAST(rabbit)position.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Theseatadjustmentleveris locatedbelowthefront/
leftoftheseat.Theleverallowsforadjustmentoftheforetoaft
positionoftheoperator'sseat.RefertotheAssemblysectionofthis
manualformoredetailedinstructions.
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DECK LiFT LEVER
Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the
decklift leverisusedtochangetheheight
ofthecuttingdeck.Touse,movethelever
totheleft,thenplaceinthenotchbest
suitedforyourapplication.
IGNITION SWITCH MODULE
Tostarttheengine,insertthekeyinto
theignitionswitchand turnclockwise
totheSTARTposition.Releasethe
keyintotheNORMALMOWINGMODE
positiononcetheenginehasfired.
Tostoptheengine,turntheignitionkey
counterclockwisetotheSTOPposition.
(BladeEngageknob),setparkingbrake,stopengineand remove
topreventunintendedstarting.
Priortooperatingthetractor,referto bothSafetyInterlockSwitches
andStartingTheEnginein theOperationsectionofthismanual
fordetailedinstructionsregardingthe IgnitionSwitchModuleand
[operatngthetractor nREVERSECAUTONMODE.
DRIVE PEDAL
Thedrivepedalislocatedon therightsideof
thetractor,alongtherunningboard.Pressthe
drivepedalforwardtocausethetractortotravel
forward.Groundspeedisalsocontrolledwith
thedrivepedal.Thefurtherforwardthepedalis
pivoted,thefasterthetractorwilltravel.Thepedal
willreturnto itsoriginalpositionwhenit'snot
pressed.
REVERSE PEDAL
Thereversepedalislocatedontherightsideofthe
tractoralongtherunningboard. Groundspeedis
alsocontrolledwiththe reversepedal.Thefurther
downwardthe pedalispivoted,thefasterthe
tractorwilltravel.Thepedalwillreturnto itsoriginal
positionwhenit'snotpressed.
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SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR/HOUR
METER LCD
Whentheignitionkeyis
rotatedoutoftheSTOP
positionbutnotintotheSTART
position,thesystem'sindicator
monitordisplaysthebattery's
output,in volts,on its LCDfor
approximatelyfiveseconds,
afterwhichitdisplaysan hour
glassandthehoursoftractor
operation.Oncethetractoris
started,themonitorcontinually
displaysan hourglassandthe
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hoursoftractoroperationon itsLCD.
NOTE:Hoursoftractoroperationarerecordedanytimetheignition
keyis rotatedoutoftheSTOPposition,regardlessof whetherthe
engineisstarted.
TheIndicatorMonitorwillalsoremindtheoperatorofmaintenance
intervalsforchangingtheengineoil.TheLCDwillalternatelyflash
the recordedhours,"CHG"and"OIL."forfiveminutes,afterevery50
hoursof recordedoperationelapse.Themaintenanceintervallasts
fortwo hours(from50-52,100-102,150-152,etc.).TheLCDwillalso
flashasdescribedaboveforfiveminuteseverytimethetractor's
enginehasbeenstartedduringthismaintenanceinterval.Beforethe
intervalexpires,changetheengineoilasinstructedintheServiceand
Maintenancesectionof thisOperator'sManual.
Brake
iftheBrakelightilluminateswhenattemptingtostartthetractor's
engine,depressthebrakepedal.
PTO (Blade Engage)
IfthePTOlightilluminateswhenattemptingto startthetractor's
engine,movePTOknobintothedisengaged(OFF)position.
Oil
Itis normalfortheOillightto illuminatewhiletheengineiscranking
duringstart-up,butifit illuminatesduringoperation,whiletheengineis
running,stopthetractorimmediatelyandchecktheengineoil levelas
instructedinthis Operator'sManual.
Battery
Itis normalfortheBatterylighttoilluminatewhiletheengineis
crankingduringstart-up,butifit illuminatesduringoperation,whilethe
engineisrunning,thebatteryisinneedofachargeortheengine's
chargingsystemisnotgeneratingsufficientamperage.Chargethe
batteryasinstructedin theServicesectionofthismanualor havethe
chargingsystemcheckedbyaSearsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.
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PTO / BLADE ENGAGE KNOB
ActivatingthePTOengagespowertothecutting
deckorother(separatelyavailable)attachments.
Pulloutwardon thePTO/BladeEngageknobto
activateit.PushthePTO/Blade Engageknob
inwardtodisengagethepowertothecutting
deckorother(separatelyavailable)attachments.
NOTE:ThePTO/BladeEngageknobmustbe in
thedisengaged(OFF)positionwhenstartingthe
engine.
PTO
OFF ON
PARKING BRAKE/CRUISE CONTROL LEVER
Locatedinthecenterofthetractor'sdashpanelbelow
thesteeringwheel,the ParkingBrake/CruiseControl
leverisusedtoengagetheparkingbrakeandthecruise
control.Refertothe Operationsectionof thismanualfor
detailedinstructionsregardingtheparkingbrake.
NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbe setiftheoperator
leavestheseatwiththeenginerunningortheengine
willautomaticallyshutoff.
NOTE:Cruisecontrolcan NOTbeengagedatthe
tractor'sfastestgroundspeed.If theoperatorshould
attempttodo so,thetractorwillautomaticallydecelerate
tothefastestoptimalmowinggroundspeed.
Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO
(BladeEngageknob),setparkingbrake,stopengineandremovekey
to preventunintendedstarting.
FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR
TheFuelLevelIndicatoris locatedon theleftsideof thetractor's
dashandindicatestheamountoffuelinthegastank.
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SAFETY iNTERLOCK SWITCH ES
Thistractoris equippedwitha safetyinterlocksystemfortheprotection
oftheoperator.Iftheinterlocksystemshouldevermalfunction,do not
operatethetractor.Contacta Searsorotherqualifiedservicedealer.
• Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventstheenginefromcrankingor
startingunlesstheparkingbrakeisengaged,andthePTO(Blade
Engage)knobisin thedisengaged(OFF)position.
Theenginewillautomaticallyshutoffiftheoperatorleavesthe
seatbeforeengagingtheparkingbrake.
• TheelectricPTO(BladeEngage)clutchwillautomaticallyshut
off iftheoperatorleavesthetractor'sseatwiththe PTO(Blade
Engage)knobintheengaged(ON)position,regardlessof
whethertheparkingbrakeisengaged.
• Withthe ignitionkeyinthe NORMALMOWINGposition,the
electricPTO(BladeEngage)clutchwillautomaticallyshutoffif
thePTO(BladeEngage)knobismovedintotheengaged(ON)
positionwiththedrivepedalinpositionforreversetravel.
Donotoperatethetractoriftheinterlocksystemis malfunctioning.
Thissystemwasdesignedforyoursafetyandprotection.
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE:Referto GasandOil intheAssemblysectionofthismanual
forGasolinefill-upinstructions.RefertoCheckingthe EngineOil inthe
Serviceand Maintenancesectionofthismanualforoilfill-upinstruc-
tions.
1. Insertthetractorkeyintotheignitionswitchmodule.
2. PlacethePTO(BladeEngage)knobinthedisengaged(OFF)
position.
3. Engagethetractor'sparkingbrake.
4. Activatethrottleto runsetting.
Note: Minimumsettingnotrecommended.
5. TurntheignitionkeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition.After
theenginestarts,releasethekey.Itwill returntotheNORMAL
MOWINGposition.
DoNOTholdthekeyintheSTARTpositionforlongerthanten
secondsata time.Doingsomaycausedamagetoyourengine's
electricstarter.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Ifyoustrikea foreignobject,stoptheengineanddisconnectthe
sparkplugwire(s).Thoroughlyinspectthemachineforanydamage.
Repairthedamagebeforerestartingandoperating.
1. Ifthebladesare engaged,placethe PTO/BladeEngageknobin
thedisengaged(OFF)position.
2. Placethethrottle/chokecontrolleverneartheSLOWposition.
3. TurntheignitionkeycounterclockwisetotheSTOPposition.
4. Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtopreventunintended
starting.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstops.
1. Lightlypressthebrakepedalto releasetheparkingbrake.Move
thethrottleleverintotheFAST(rabbit)position.
2. TotravelFORWARD,slowlypresstheupperportionofthedrive
pedalforwarduntilthedesiredspeedisachieved.SeeFigure7.
,
Figure7
3. Totravelin REVERSE,checkthattheareabehindisclear,then
slowlydepressthelowerportionofthedrivepedalwiththeballof
yourfoot (NOTyourheel)untilthedesiredspeedisachieved.See
Figure7.
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DoNOTattempttochangethedirectionoftravelwhenthetractoris
in motion.Alwaysbringthetractortoa completestopbeforemoving
thetractorfromforwardto reverseorviceversa.
DonotleavetheseatofthetractorwithoutfirstplacingthePTO/
BladeEngageknobinthedisengaged(OFF)positionandengaging
theparkingbrake.Ifleavingthetractorunattended,alsoturnthe
engineoff andremovetheignitionkey.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE
TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEpositionof thekeyswitchmodule
allowsthetractorto beoperatedinreversewiththeblades(PTO)
engaged.
NOTE:Mowinginreverseisnotrecommended.
Useextremecautionwhileoperatingthetractorin theREVERSE
CAUTIONMODE.Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhile
backing.Donotoperatethetractorwhenchildrenor othersare
around.Stopthetractorimmediatelyif someoneentersthearea.
TousetheREVERSECAUTIONMODE:
NOTE:TheoperatorMUSTbe seatedinthetractorseat.
1. Starttheengineaspreviouslyinstructedon thepreviouspage.
2. TurnthekeyfromtheNORMALMOWING(Green)positiontothe
REVERSECAUTIONMODE(Yellow)positionofthekeyswitch
module.SeeFigure8.
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Reverse
Figure8
3. PresstheREVERSEPUSHBUTTON(Orange,TriangularButton)
atthetop,rightcornerofthekeyswitchmodule.Theredindicator
lightatthetop,leftcornerofthekeyswitchmodulewillbe ON
whileactivated.SeeFigure8.
4. Onceactivated(indicatorlightON),thetractorcanbedrivenin
reversewiththecuttingblades(PTO)engaged.
5. Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeandwhilebackingupto
makesureno childrenarearound.After resumingforwardmotion,
returnthekeytotheNORMALMOWINGposition.
TheREVERSECAUTIONMODEwill remainactivateduntil:
a. Thekeyisplacedin eithertheNORMALMOWINGposition
orSTOPpositionor
b. Theoperatorieavestheseat.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
Referto theSLOPEGUIDEon page8 tohelpdetermineslopeswhere
youmayoperatethetractorsafely.
Donotmowon inclineswitha slopeinexcessof 15degrees(a rise
approximately2-1/2feetevery10feet).Thetractorcouldoverturnanc
causeseriousinjury.
• Mowupanddownslopes,NEVERacross.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes.
• Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhiddenobjects.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tallgrasscanhide
obstacles.
Avoidturnswhendrivingon a slope.If a turnmustbe made,turn
downtheslope.Turningupa slopegreatlyincreasesthechance
ofa rollover.
Avoidstoppingwhendrivingup a slope.If itisnecessarytostop
whiledrivingup a slope,startupsmoothlyandcarefullyto reduce
thepossibilityofflippingthetractoroverbackward.
ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE/
SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL
NOTE:Theparkingbreakandcruisecontrolarecontrolledbythe
samelever.Ifusingthebrakewhenengagingtheparkingbrake/
cruisecontrollever,theparkingbrakewillengage.Ifusingthedrive
pedalwhenengagingtheparkingbrake/cruisecontrollever,thecruise
controlwillengage.
Parking Brake
NOTE:Theparkingbrakemustbesetif theoperatorleavestheseat
withtheenginerunningor theenginewillautomaticallyshutoff.
Tosettheparkingbrake:
1. Pressthebrakepedalcompletelydownwith yourleftfootand
holditinthat position.
2. Pushtheparkingbrake/cruisecontrolleverdownwardandholdit
inthatposition.
3. Removeyourfootfromthebrakepedal.
4. Releasepressurefromtheparkingbrake/cruisecontrollever.
Aftercompletingstep3,the brakepedalshouldremaininthedown
position.If itdoesn't,theparkingbrakeisnotengaged.Repeatsteps1
through4 toengagetheparkingbrake.
Todisengagetheparkingbrake,lightlypressthebrakepedal.
(BladeEngageknob),setparkingbrake,stopengineandremove
to preventunintendedstarting.
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Cruise Control MOWING
Neverengagethecruisecontrolleverwhiletravelingin reverse.
Tosetthecruisecontrol:
1. Slowlypresstheupperportionofthedrivepedalwithyourright
footuntilthedesiredspeedisachieved.
2. Lightlypresstheparkingbrake/cruisecontrolleverdownwardand
holditinthatposition.
3. Removeyourfootfromthedrivepedal.
4. Releasepressurefromtheparkingbrake/cruisecontrollever
Aftercompletingstep3,thedrivepedalshouldremaininthedown
positionandthetractorwillmaintainthesameforwardspeed.If it
doesn't,thecruisecontrolisnot engaged.Repeatsteps1through4 to
engagethecruisecontrol.
Todisengagethecruisecontrol,lightlypressthedrivepedalor the
brakepedal.
NOTE:Cruisecontrolcannotbesetatthetractor'sfastestground
speed.If theoperatorshouldattempttodo so,thetractorwillautomati-
callydeceleratetothefastestoptimalmowinggroundspeed.
Tochangethedirectionoftravelfromforwardtoreversewhencruise
controlisengaged,pressthebrakepedaltodisengagethecruise
controlandbringthetractortoa completestop.Thenslowlypressthe
reversepedalwiththeballofyourfoottotravelinreverse.
ENGAGING THE PTO
EngagingthePTOtransferspowertothecuttingdeckor other
(separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagethe PTO:
1. MovethethrottlecontrollevertotheFAST(rabbit)position.
2. PullthePTO/BladeEngageknoboutwardintotheengaged(ON)
position.SeeFigure9.
NOTE:Alwaysoperatethetractorwiththethrottleleverin theFAST
(rabbit)positionforthemostefficientuseofthecuttingdeckorother
(separatelyavailable)attachments.
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Figure9
Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,keepbystand-
ers,helpers,childrenand petsatleast75feetfromthemachinewhile
it isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
Thefollowinginformationwillbehelpfulwhenusingthecuttingdeck
withyourtractor.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialstoward
roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischarging
materialagainstawallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischarged
materialtoricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
• Donotmowat highgroundspeed,especiallyif a mulchkitor
grasscollectoris installed.
• Donotcutthegrasstooshort.Shortgrassis pronetoweed
growthandyellowsquicklyindryweather.
• AlwaysoperatethetractorwiththethrottleleverintheFAST
(rabbit)positionwhilemowing
• Forbestresultsit isrecommendedthatthefirsttwolapsbecut
withthedischargethrowntowardsthecenter.Afterthefirsttwo
laps, reversethedirectiontothrowthedischargeto theoutside
forthebalanceofcutting.Thiswillgivea betterappearancetothe
lawn.
DoNOTattemptto mowheavybrushand weedsorextremelytall
grass.Yourtractorisdesignedtomowlawns,NOTclearbrush.
• Keepthebladessharpandreplacethebladeswhenworn.
USING THE DECK LIFT LEVER
Toraisethecuttingdeck,movethedeckliftlevertotheleft,thenplace
it inthenotchbestsuitedforyourapplication.
OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS
ThelampsareONwhenevertheignitionkeyisrotatedoutoftheSTOP
position.ThelampsturnOFFwhentheignitionkeyismovedtothe
STOPposition.
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Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrack
ofcompletedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate thenearest Parts &
RepairService Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
BeforeEachUse
IntheFirstFiveHours
Every10Hours
Every25 hours
Every50 hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoillevel
2. Mufflerareaandcontrols
1. EngineOil
1. Hood/Dashair vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Deckspindlesandidler
bracket
1. Airfilter'sprecleaner*
2. Airfilter*
3. Midsteeringarms,pivot
shafts,andaxles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Frontdeckwheels
1. Engineoil
2. Muffler
1. Airfilter
2. Airfilter'spre-cleaner
3. Sparkplug
4. Aircoolingsystem*
5. Fuelfilter
6. SteeringGears
7. RearWheels
1. Hood/Dashair vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Midsteeringarms,pivot
shafts,andaxles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Frontdeckwheels
6. Deckspindlesandidler
bracket
7. Pedalpivotpoints
1. Check
2. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
1. Change
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
*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
(BladeEngageLever),engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine
removethekeytopreventunintendedstarting.
If theenginehasbeenrecentlyrun,theengine,mufflerand sur-
roundingmetalsurfaceswill behotandcancauseburnstotheskin.
Exercisecautiontoavoidburns.
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NOTE:Referencesto therightor leftsideoftractorarefromthe
viewpointof theoperatorfacingforwardfromthetractorseat.
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
Toremovethecuttingdeck,proceedasfollows:
1. PlacethePTO/BladeEngageknobinthedisengaged(OFF)
positionandengagetheparkingbrake.
2. Lowerthedeckbymovingthedeck liftleverintothebottomnotch
ontherightfender.
3. LocatethePTOclutchunderthefrontof yourtractor.See
Figure10.
.
PTO Pulle_
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Figure10
Removethe beltguardand beltfromthePTOpulleyasfollows.
RefertoFigure10:
a. Removethehexscrews.
b. Pullthebeltkeeperrodtotherightanddownto remove.
c. Removethedeckbeltfromaroundthetractor'selectricPTO
clutch.
NOTE:Ifthereistoomuchtensionon thebeltforittobe easilyre-
movedfromtheelectricPTOclutch,cardully inserta 3/8"driveratchet
wrench(setto loosen) intothesquareholefoundintheIdt-handdeck
idlerbracketand pivotittowardthetractor'srightsideto relievetension
on thebelt.SeeFigure11.
Avoidpinchinginjuries.Neverplaceyourfingersonthe idlerspringor
betweenthebeltanda pulleywhileremovingthebelt.
DeckIdler
Bracket
InsertRatchet
Here
Figure11
.
Lookingatthecuttingdeckfromtheleftsideofthetractor,locate
thedecksupportpinon therearleftsideof thedeck.
Pullthedecksupportpinoutwardto releasethedeckfromthe
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DeckLiftArm
DeckSupportPin
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'x
.
8.
Figure12
Repeattheabovestepson thetractor'srightside.
Movethedecklift leverintothetopnotchto raisethedecklift
armsupandoutoftheway.
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9. Removethebowtiecotterpinconnectingthedeckswayrodtothe
tractorframe.SeeFigure13.
Rod
Figure13
10. Gentlyslidethecuttingdecktowardthefrontofthetractor,
carefullyguidingthehooksonthedeckoff ofthedeck stabilizer
rod.See Figure14.
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Figure14
11. Gentlyslidethecuttingdeck(fromtherightside)outfrom
underneaththetractor.
CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE
BELT
Severalcomponentsmustbe removedand specialtoolsusedinorder
tochangethetractor'stransmissiondrivebelt.Seea Searsorother
qualifiedservicedealerto havethetransmissiondrivebeltreplaced.
CHANGING THE DECK BELT
Shuttheengineoff andremoveignitionkeybeforeremovingthe
cuttingblade(s)forsharpeningor replacement.Protectyourhands
usingheavygloveswhengraspingbladesand pulleys.
TheV-beltsfoundon yourtractorarespeciallydesignedtoengage
anddisengagesafely.A substitute(non-OEM)Vibeltcanbedanger-
ousbynotdisengagingcompletely.Fora properworkingmachine,
usefactoryapprovedbeltsas listedin thePartsListofthismanual..
All beltsonyourtractoraresubjectto wearandshouldbereplacedif
anysignsofweararepresent.Tochangeor replacethedeck belton
yourtractor,proceedasfollows:
1. Removethedeckasinstructedinthe CuttingDecksection.
2. Removethebeltcoversfromtheouterspindlesbyremovingthe
hexwasherscrewsthatfastenthemtothedeck.SeeFigure15.
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Belt KeeperZ
Rod
HexWasher [
Screw
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Figure15
Loosen,butdonotremovethebeltkeeperrodon thedeckidler
pulleylocatednearthebackofthedeck.SeeFigure15.
4. Removethedeckbeltfromaroundthethreespindlepulleysand
thetwodeckidlerpulleys.
NOTE:Theidlerpulleysmayhaveto beloosened,butnotremoved,in
ordertoremovethebeltfromaroundthem.
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