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...of engine oil, failure to arrange for 90 days from the date of purchase if defective in material or workmanship, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659-5917 to keep the deck clear of charge with the same or an equivalent model. Tire ... Operation 9 Maintenance Schedule 17 Maintenance 17 Service and Adjustments 21 Storage 28 Troubleshooting 29 Sears Service Back Cover Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty: Lawn Tractors, Garden Tractors, Zero Turn Riders CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, if any non-expendable part of this ...
...of engine oil, failure to arrange for 90 days from the date of purchase if defective in material or workmanship, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659-5917 to keep the deck clear of charge with the same or an equivalent model. Tire ... Operation 9 Maintenance Schedule 17 Maintenance 17 Service and Adjustments 21 Storage 28 Troubleshooting 29 Sears Service Back Cover Craftsman Riding Equipment Warranty: Lawn Tractors, Garden Tractors, Zero Turn Riders CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, if any non-expendable part of this ...
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...: Engine exhaust, some of California to a complete stop engine, and remove lose control of your grass catcher, discharge guard, or other tractor. I. Do not allow responsible adults, who are involved in the manual before starting when setting up and thrown by and comply with •...; Do not operate machinewithoutthe entire specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all parts to come to cause cancer and birth defects or other debris which...
...: Engine exhaust, some of California to a complete stop engine, and remove lose control of your grass catcher, discharge guard, or other tractor. I. Do not allow responsible adults, who are involved in the manual before starting when setting up and thrown by and comply with •...; Do not operate machinewithoutthe entire specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all parts to come to cause cancer and birth defects or other debris which...
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...8226; Expert service by phone - Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to service or repair this tractor. Unlimited service and no charge for years of your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual). CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiES •...Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Battery: Amp/Hr: 28 Min. If a spark arrester is used, it should not be maintained in main- Your new Craftsman® product is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on or near any problem you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call...
...8226; Expert service by phone - Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to service or repair this tractor. Unlimited service and no charge for years of your nearest Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual). CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiES •...Amps Battery 5 Amps Headlights Battery: Amp/Hr: 28 Min. If a spark arrester is used, it should not be maintained in main- Your new Craftsman® product is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on or near any problem you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call...
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...after month and year indicated on all the way down. 3. Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of carton. Lift hood to press clutch/brake pedal all four ... (A) and slide seat until a comfortable position is mentioned in this manual for charging instructions). BEFORE REMOVING FROM SKiD TRACTOR CH ECK BATTERY 1. Sit in position. 7 TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along...
...after month and year indicated on all the way down. 3. Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet Your new tractor has been assembled at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of carton. Lift hood to press clutch/brake pedal all four ... (A) and slide seat until a comfortable position is mentioned in this manual for charging instructions). BEFORE REMOVING FROM SKiD TRACTOR CH ECK BATTERY 1. Sit in position. 7 TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton. • Cut along...
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... and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PU RG ETRANSMISSION" in carton. Operate them before operating your tractor for shipping purposes. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Service and Adjustments section...and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in a well-ventilated area. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Operation section of this manual). Raise attachment...
... and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PU RG ETRANSMISSION" in carton. Operate them before operating your tractor for shipping purposes. Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Service and Adjustments section...and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in a well-ventilated area. TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Operation section of this manual). Raise attachment...
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... which , if not avoided might result in death or serious injury. FIRE indicates a hazard which can result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. These symbols may appear on your tractor or in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 9 The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates...
... which , if not avoided might result in death or serious injury. FIRE indicates a hazard which can result in damage to the tractor and/or engine. These symbols may appear on your tractor or in death, serious injury and/or property damage. 9 The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates...
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...pedal into the brake position. (D) THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Allows operation of tractor at - tachments mounted to your tractor. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used to set forward movement of mower or ... SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Disengages transmission for future reference. Used for starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - Used for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to raise and lower the mower or ...
...pedal into the brake position. (D) THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Allows operation of tractor at - tachments mounted to your tractor. (F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor. (B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used to set forward movement of mower or ... SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Disengages transmission for future reference. Used for starting the engine. (C) PARKING BRAKE - Used for braking the tractor and starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to raise and lower the mower or ...
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... seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. 1. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. _IbCAUTION: Always stop engine. Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to disengaged position (r_'_). We...is depressed. (_) Attachment Clutch (t'_) Disengaged Position Engage Position GROUND DRIVE. NOTE: Failure to "STOP" position and remove key. Start tractor and release parking brake. 2. Pedal should remain in severe eye damage. To stop mower blades, move throttle control between half and full...
... seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine. 1. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. _IbCAUTION: Always stop engine. Slowly depress forward (K) or reverse (L) drive pedal to disengaged position (r_'_). We...is depressed. (_) Attachment Clutch (t'_) Disengaged Position Engage Position GROUND DRIVE. NOTE: Failure to "STOP" position and remove key. Start tractor and release parking brake. 2. Pedal should remain in severe eye damage. To stop mower blades, move throttle control between half and full...
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...straight surfaces. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of cut relatively high; With mower in desired height of manual). 2. Your tractor is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Start mower blades by the operator to 4". Adjust mower to desired height. Repeat...same adjustment hole. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. 12 The cutting height range is approximately 1" to leave the seat with tractor on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. proximately 2-1/2 inches during hot months. Make the first cut with the engine not running...
...straight surfaces. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of cut relatively high; With mower in desired height of manual). 2. Your tractor is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Start mower blades by the operator to 4". Adjust mower to desired height. Repeat...same adjustment hole. Any attempt by engaging attachment clutch control. 12 The cutting height range is approximately 1" to leave the seat with tractor on rough, rolling terrain or hills. 1. proximately 2-1/2 inches during hot months. Make the first cut with the engine not running...
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...8226; Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting. • Make all the way down hills with the at the back of tractor. 1. Look down and behind before starting up with slopes greater than reverse Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE: To protect hood from ... a trailer, be done when the operator decides it is held in reverse unless absolutely necessary. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be sure hood is strongly discouraged. tachment clutch engaged while mowing is closed and...
...8226; Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting. • Make all the way down hills with the at the back of tractor. 1. Look down and behind before starting up with slopes greater than reverse Transmission Engaged Transmission Disengaged NOTE: To protect hood from ... a trailer, be done when the operator decides it is held in reverse unless absolutely necessary. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be sure hood is strongly discouraged. tachment clutch engaged while mowing is closed and...
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...not add oil until the fuel lines and carburetor are recommended by and comply with summer weight oil. 1. Do not mix oil with tractor on dipstick is not running. Drain the gas tank, start after several attempts, move fuel from the factory, already filled with specifications... or use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to assure fuel freshness. 6. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been TO START ENGINE When starting . 14 If necessary, 3. For accurate reading, be emptied before storage of this manual. Do not...
...not add oil until the fuel lines and carburetor are recommended by and comply with summer weight oil. 1. Do not mix oil with tractor on dipstick is not running. Drain the gas tank, start after several attempts, move fuel from the factory, already filled with specifications... or use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to assure fuel freshness. 6. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been TO START ENGINE When starting . 14 If necessary, 3. For accurate reading, be emptied before storage of this manual. Do not...
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...(below ) 6. After the engine is running begins, immediately move throttle control to slow position. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for transmission to warm up. PURGE TRANSMISSION _I_CAUTION: Never engage or dis-... This procedure will remove any time, 4, there may be purged before operating the tractor. 1. Place tractor safely on level ground. 2. Once rough running , move the throttle control to the fast position. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP...
...(below ) 6. After the engine is running begins, immediately move throttle control to slow position. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for transmission to warm up. PURGE TRANSMISSION _I_CAUTION: Never engage or dis-... This procedure will remove any time, 4, there may be purged before operating the tractor. 1. Place tractor safely on level ground. 2. Once rough running , move the throttle control to the fast position. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP...
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... hand side of clippings and more even distribution of mower should be used when the mower housing is wet. Have the cut area to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that will suit the...speed to the right so that clippings will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Regulate ground speed by turning to give best performance of the tractor. Make first cut . Wet grass will discharge away from dried clippings. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at...
... hand side of clippings and more even distribution of mower should be used when the mower housing is wet. Have the cut area to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for trimming. • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that will suit the...speed to the right so that clippings will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Regulate ground speed by turning to give best performance of the tractor. Make first cut . Wet grass will discharge away from dried clippings. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at...
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... or dusty conditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when operating in sandy soil. 4 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that will shorten the life of this manual. Check for loose fasteners. (_ S Zerk (_Front Wheel Bearing zerk d_...have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. Check engine oil level. 2. Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. 5. Viscous lubricants will need to be lubricated, ...
... or dusty conditions. 3 - Replace blades more often when operating in sandy soil. 4 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that will shorten the life of this manual. Check for loose fasteners. (_ S Zerk (_Front Wheel Bearing zerk d_...have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor. Check engine oil level. 2. Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation. 5. Viscous lubricants will need to be lubricated, ...
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... position and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to drive in the seat. torque). How- BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to blades. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Be sure operator presence and reverse...your warranty. NOTE: The original equipment battery on tires). • Keep tires free of electrolyte is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should shut off the engine. • When the...
... position and the attachment clutch engaged, any attempt by the operator to drive in the seat. torque). How- BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to blades. OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Be sure operator presence and reverse...your warranty. NOTE: The original equipment battery on tires). • Keep tires free of electrolyte is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. • The engine should shut off the engine. • When the...
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...Only use high quality detergent oil rated with grease or petroleum jelly. 5. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Remove yellow cap from tractor. 2. Coat terminals with API service classification SG-SL. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to ... battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the locked position as shown. 19 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at least once a year if the tractor is not used above 32°R Check your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in one year. Select the oil's...
...Only use high quality detergent oil rated with grease or petroleum jelly. 5. Check the crankcase oil level before oil change. Remove yellow cap from tractor. 2. Coat terminals with API service classification SG-SL. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to ... battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the locked position as shown. 19 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at least once a year if the tractor is not used above 32°R Check your engine oil level more freely when warm. • Catch oil in one year. Select the oil's...
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... dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished. ENGINE OiL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is required. 1. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other cooling shrouds. NOTE: ... conditions), remove the blower housing and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at the beginning of dirt and chaff to clean your tractor. Spark plug type and gap setting are covered to , but not over, the "FULl" line on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level....
... dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished. ENGINE OiL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is required. 1. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other cooling shrouds. NOTE: ... conditions), remove the blower housing and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at the beginning of dirt and chaff to clean your tractor. Spark plug type and gap setting are covered to , but not over, the "FULl" line on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level....
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... of bracket. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5. Roll belt off and push housing guide (P) out of tractor. nected, the attachment lift lever will be mounted on lift lever when changing position of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from chassis pin... (B) and rear lift link (C) from tractor and hook the clutch spring (Q) into the cable guide on level surface and engage parking brake. 1. Lower attachment lift lever to "STOP"...
... of bracket. 5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. 5. Roll belt off and push housing guide (P) out of tractor. nected, the attachment lift lever will be mounted on lift lever when changing position of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from chassis pin... (B) and rear lift link (C) from tractor and hook the clutch spring (Q) into the cable guide on level surface and engage parking brake. 1. Lower attachment lift lever to "STOP"...
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... washer and retainer spring. 8. Install belt onto engine pulley (M) and belt keepers (G). . iMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in tractor front suspension bracket (F). 3. Insert rod end of this manual. 03042tex 22 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Lift rear corner of mower and...of clutch cable spring (Q) into bracket, slide collar (L) onto guide and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). . Insert end of tractor. 7. Hook end of tractor. Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with retainer spring (K). 10. Position hole in...
... washer and retainer spring. 8. Install belt onto engine pulley (M) and belt keepers (G). . iMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in tractor front suspension bracket (F). 3. Insert rod end of this manual. 03042tex 22 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Lift rear corner of mower and...of clutch cable spring (Q) into bracket, slide collar (L) onto guide and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). . Insert end of tractor. 7. Hook end of tractor. Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into hole in front mower bracket (H) and secure with retainer spring (K). 10. Position hole in...
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... mower / °` Loosen adjust nut B to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. • Hold adjustment nut in its highest position. 3. With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on both sides of mower, position blade at front and rear tip of the blade. • If front tip of blade is not adjusted properly... sharp. Turn nut rig to raise mower Turn nut left to lower LH side of mower, or, to the right to raise LH side of tractor. • With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to lower the 1. At both sides. To obtain the best cutting ...
... mower / °` Loosen adjust nut B to 1/2" lower than the rear tip. • Hold adjustment nut in its highest position. 3. With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on both sides of mower, position blade at front and rear tip of the blade. • If front tip of blade is not adjusted properly... sharp. Turn nut rig to raise mower Turn nut left to lower LH side of mower, or, to the right to raise LH side of tractor. • With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to lower the 1. At both sides. To obtain the best cutting ...