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...6 Assembty/Pre-Operation 8 Operation 13 Maintenance Schedule 21 Maintenance 21 Service and Adjustments 26 Storage 31 Troubleshooting 32 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...176; This warranty is void if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, visit wv.ev.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659_-5917 to arrange for five years from the date of purchase if defective in material or workmanship...
...6 Assembty/Pre-Operation 8 Operation 13 Maintenance Schedule 21 Maintenance 21 Service and Adjustments 26 Storage 31 Troubleshooting 32 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...176; This warranty is void if this riding equipment fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, visit wv.ev.craftsman.com or call 1-800-659_-5917 to arrange for five years from the date of purchase if defective in material or workmanship...
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...Failure to observe the following safety instructions could be picked up to plow leaves or other safety devices in a large percentage of your tractor. _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to ..., or unclogging the discharge chute. Keep machine free of a load, while on the machine and in neutral, you to lose control of your tractor. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before storage. 3 Stop machine ifanyone enters the area. ° Never carry passengers. • Do not ...
...Failure to observe the following safety instructions could be picked up to plow leaves or other safety devices in a large percentage of your tractor. _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to ..., or unclogging the discharge chute. Keep machine free of a load, while on the machine and in neutral, you to lose control of your tractor. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before storage. 3 Stop machine ifanyone enters the area. ° Never carry passengers. • Do not ...
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...service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual). You can 't be maintained in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Lbs. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. also, 10% off regular price of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and ... 4.5 million quality parts and accessories, That's the kind of professionalism you the best possible dependability and performance. Product replacement if your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-...
...service center (See REPAIR PARTS manual). You can 't be maintained in -home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling. Lbs. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. also, 10% off regular price of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and ... 4.5 million quality parts and accessories, That's the kind of professionalism you the best possible dependability and performance. Product replacement if your tractor. • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- PRODUCT SPECIFICATmONS Gasoline Capacity 4 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Oil Type (API-SG-...
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...brake will make assembly easier. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. 3. Be sure the area in seat. 8 Roll tractor forward off the skid. Lift up and hold, release pressure from the skid° WARNING; Follow the appropriate instruction below...instructions). = Forbatteryandbatterycableinstallationsee "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual, Label NOTE: You may now roll your tractor all parts and hardware you to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in disengaged position to press clutch/brake (2) 7/16" wrenches ...
...brake will make assembly easier. Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal. 3. Be sure the area in seat. 8 Roll tractor forward off the skid. Lift up and hold, release pressure from the skid° WARNING; Follow the appropriate instruction below...instructions). = Forbatteryandbatterycableinstallationsee "REPLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual, Label NOTE: You may now roll your tractor all parts and hardware you to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in disengaged position to press clutch/brake (2) 7/16" wrenches ...
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... POSITION MOWER o Turn steering wheel to the rig hL Front ine ,> , ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL _ TO FRONT OF MOWER I H. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR . Anti-Sway Bar Wo Front Gauge Wheel 9 A, Mower Side Suspension Arms B. Li_ Lever 3. Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in ... Mower Bracket K_ Belt Tension Rod Lo Locking Bracket M. Engine Clutch Pulley Q_ Deflector Shield S. _.CAUTION: Lift lever is centered under tractor until it slowly and engage in all mower pulley grooves, NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding mower...
... POSITION MOWER o Turn steering wheel to the rig hL Front ine ,> , ASSEMBLE FRONT GAUGE WHEEL _ TO FRONT OF MOWER I H. SLIDE MOWER UNDER TRACTOR . Anti-Sway Bar Wo Front Gauge Wheel 9 A, Mower Side Suspension Arms B. Li_ Lever 3. Bring belt forward and check belt for proper routing in ... Mower Bracket K_ Belt Tension Rod Lo Locking Bracket M. Engine Clutch Pulley Q_ Deflector Shield S. _.CAUTION: Lift lever is centered under tractor until it slowly and engage in all mower pulley grooves, NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding mower...
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Move mower as shown. Mower Side Suspension Arms Q. Deflector Shield 5_ INSTALL ANTI-SVVAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) ANTI-SWAY o Pivot the integrated washer end of antisway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower° Insert integrated washer end of bar into rear mower bracket (D)o • Secure with small washer and small retainer spring as needed to insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). A.
Move mower as shown. Mower Side Suspension Arms Q. Deflector Shield 5_ INSTALL ANTI-SVVAY BAR (S) (IF EQUIPPED) ANTI-SWAY o Pivot the integrated washer end of antisway bar (S) towards mower deck bracket on right side of mower° Insert integrated washer end of bar into rear mower bracket (D)o • Secure with small washer and small retainer spring as needed to insert integrated washer end of bar into hole in rear mower bracket (D). A.
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...RHioglhet Side Rear Mower Bracket 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) ° Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. • From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through hole in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers. ° Engage belt tension rod... Mower Bracket J. Front Link / Location, J ! MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Follow procedure described in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in tractor front suspension bracket (F). Small Retainer Spring M. Engine Clutch Pulley 11 Insert other end of link (E) into hole in the Operation section of this...
...RHioglhet Side Rear Mower Bracket 8 ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) ° Turn steering wheel to position wheels straight forward. • From front of tractor, insert rod end of front link (E) through hole in all mower pulley grooves and under mandrel covers. ° Engage belt tension rod... Mower Bracket J. Front Link / Location, J ! MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Follow procedure described in "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" in tractor front suspension bracket (F). Small Retainer Spring M. Engine Clutch Pulley 11 Insert other end of link (E) into hole in the Operation section of this...
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... motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _f'CHECKLIST Before you learn how to operate your tractor, check to the following checklist: v/ All assembly completed. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in this manual). 12 Please review the following important... before you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this manual. See that you start the engine. Operate them before operating your tractor for leveling). _it Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. Correct...
... motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. _f'CHECKLIST Before you learn how to operate your tractor, check to the following checklist: v/ All assembly completed. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in this manual). 12 Please review the following important... before you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this manual. See that you start the engine. Operate them before operating your tractor for leveling). _it Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. Correct...
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... the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. These symbols may appear on your tractor or in minor or moderate injury. FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in damage to identify safety information about ...indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, could result in death, serious Injury and/or property damage, 13 CAUTION when used to the tractor and/or engine. HOT SURFACES Indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, might result in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their ...
... the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death, serious injury and/or property damage. These symbols may appear on your tractor or in minor or moderate injury. FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in damage to identify safety information about ...indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, could result in death, serious Injury and/or property damage, 13 CAUTION when used to the tractor and/or engine. HOT SURFACES Indicates a hazard which , if not avoided, might result in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their ...
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...LEVER - Used for the engine and mower, 14 Used for braking the tractor and starting a cold engine. (P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Indicates when service is required for forward movement of tractor, (L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL_ Usedfor reverse movement of mower or other powered attachment... starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION -Allows operation of tractor. (N) CHOKE CONTROL- Used to the applicable safety standards of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal. (K) FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - ments mounted to your...
...LEVER - Used for the engine and mower, 14 Used for braking the tractor and starting a cold engine. (P) SERVICE REMINDER / HOUR METER - Indicates when service is required for forward movement of tractor, (L) REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL_ Usedfor reverse movement of mower or other powered attachment... starting and stopping the engine. (G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION -Allows operation of tractor. (N) CHOKE CONTROL- Used to the applicable safety standards of tractor at desired speed without holding the forward drive pedal. (K) FORWARD DRIVE PEDAL - ments mounted to your...
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... cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key (F) to stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas° STOPPING MOWER BLADES - Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any position other than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operatingefficiency. • ...176; 15 To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine° IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in brake position. To stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping, may cause "browning" of any attempt by the operator to discharge and go dead.
... cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key (F) to stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas° STOPPING MOWER BLADES - Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any position other than full speed (fast) reduces engine's operatingefficiency. • ...176; 15 To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine° IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in brake position. To stop tractor completely, as described above, before stopping, may cause "browning" of any attempt by the operator to discharge and go dead.
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...ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be cut with tractor on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions such as a reminder for next time you mow. Start tractor and release parking brake_ 2. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of grass being ...• The average lawn should be used for all, installing gauge wheel in most terrain conditions° NOTE; TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is at slow speeds may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting ...
...ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO USE CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature can be cut with tractor on relatively smooth, straight surfaces. Other conditions such as a reminder for next time you mow. Start tractor and release parking brake_ 2. TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT The position of grass being ...• The average lawn should be used for all, installing gauge wheel in most terrain conditions° NOTE; TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is at slow speeds may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting ...
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...release so it is necessaryto reposition the machine with specifications of the manufacturer of this manual. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use of the ROS is no children or other bystanders will shut off the engine unless ...attempt by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position° Free wheel control is placed in the disengaged position. ° Do not push or tow tractor at more than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope_ Use the slope guide provided at - Use common sense when towing....
...release so it is necessaryto reposition the machine with specifications of the manufacturer of this manual. TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor. USING THE REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM Only use of the ROS is no children or other bystanders will shut off the engine unless ...attempt by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position° Free wheel control is placed in the disengaged position. ° Do not push or tow tractor at more than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope_ Use the slope guide provided at - Use common sense when towing....
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..., start the engine and let it will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Raise seat to disengaged position. 4. If tractor runs out of fuel, it run until "FULI_' mark on seat in this manual. Move throttle control to primary position. NOTE; Do not...oil with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the factory, already filled with tractor on the tube. After refueling, return valve to fast position 5. Before starting, read oil level, if necessary, add oil until the fuel tines...
..., start the engine and let it will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Raise seat to disengaged position. 4. If tractor runs out of fuel, it run until "FULI_' mark on seat in this manual. Move throttle control to primary position. NOTE; Do not...oil with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the factory, already filled with tractor on the tube. After refueling, return valve to fast position 5. Before starting, read oil level, if necessary, add oil until the fuel tines...
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... engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is now purged and now ready for the first time. IMPORTANT: Should your tractor. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Do not run roughly, pul! Shutoff engine... 7, When engine starts, slowly push choke control in , wait a few seconds and then continue to operating position. 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start , pull the choke control out and retry. Disengage parking brake. _CAUTION: At any trapped air inside the transmission which may ...
... engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is now purged and now ready for the first time. IMPORTANT: Should your tractor. Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Do not run roughly, pul! Shutoff engine... 7, When engine starts, slowly push choke control in , wait a few seconds and then continue to operating position. 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start , pull the choke control out and retry. Disengage parking brake. _CAUTION: At any trapped air inside the transmission which may ...
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MOWBNG TiPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. , Mower should be properly leveled for trimming. ° Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. This wilt result ... in a more uniform cutting. ° When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough speed to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of the tractor. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to give best performance of the attachment being used for...
MOWBNG TiPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. , Mower should be properly leveled for trimming. ° Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been cut. This wilt result ... in a more uniform cutting. ° When mowing large areas, start by selecting a low enough speed to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of the tractor. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to give best performance of the attachment being used for...
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...IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have been subjected to see if you feel they must maintain tractor as instructed in ,gsi........ ,Clean Debds OilSteering Plate Check Transaxfe Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts I _,1 Check .......i......v' v ...V P GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor, At least once a season, check to operator abuse or negligence, To receive full value from the warranty, operator must be made periodically to properly ...
...IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have been subjected to see if you feel they must maintain tractor as instructed in ,gsi........ ,Clean Debds OilSteering Plate Check Transaxfe Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts I _,1 Check .......i......v' v ...V P GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tractor, At least once a season, check to operator abuse or negligence, To receive full value from the warranty, operator must be made periodically to properly ...
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... sufficient for 1 hour, NOTE: The original equipment battery on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be purchased from your tractor. Your tractor has a battery charging system which can harm rubber. BATTERY Center Hole -,,_i_. ° The attachment clutch should shut off the engine. Do ... working properly, if your hands with gloves and/ or wrap blade with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • Whenthe engine is engaged, any attempt by ...
... sufficient for 1 hour, NOTE: The original equipment battery on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be purchased from your tractor. Your tractor has a battery charging system which can harm rubber. BATTERY Center Hole -,,_i_. ° The attachment clutch should shut off the engine. Do ... working properly, if your hands with gloves and/ or wrap blade with the ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the if tractor requires more than five (5) feet to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • Whenthe engine is engaged, any attempt by ...
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...slowly, Do not overfill. Use gauge on level surface, - All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL, • Be sure tractor is hot° To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high quality detergent oil rated with wire brushuntil bright. 5. Do... see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"section ofthismanual. 8. TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on dipstick. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the drain valve, 5, After oil has drained completely, ...
...slowly, Do not overfill. Use gauge on level surface, - All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL, • Be sure tractor is hot° To prevent possible damage to seals, do not use high quality detergent oil rated with wire brushuntil bright. 5. Do... see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"section ofthismanual. 8. TO CLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS Corrosionanddirt on dipstick. DisconnectBLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove batteryfrom tractor. 3. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the drain valve, 5, After oil has drained completely, ...
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... spigot for your garden hose. 4. PointsJ o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of the mower deck. Water in the "DISENGAGED" position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine. 3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with a washout port on its surface as part of the nozzle adapter to turn the tractor's engine off...
... spigot for your garden hose. 4. PointsJ o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of the mower deck. Water in the "DISENGAGED" position, set the parking brake, and stop the engine. 3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with a washout port on its surface as part of the nozzle adapter to turn the tractor's engine off...