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917.259530
OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 917.259530 MANUAL OWNER'S o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 IIIII/1//1/1//I/I...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION • Reed, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starling. • Only at_ow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. •...
  • Page 3 For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair or repiace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 16-20 WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX ... TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY iNDEX Accessories ... :..5 Adjustments: Brake Carburetor ... 26 Mower: Front-To-Back ... 22 Side-To-Side ... 22 Throttle Control Cable ...25 Air Filter, Engine ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your ti:aclor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of hew they can help you This list was current at the time of publicalion; however, it may change in fulure years - more attachments...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Parts Bag contents shown _,_u = = m,m,= © Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 = 11, (1) Shoulder ___ Bolt 5/16q8 "3 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #t0 X 5/8 (2) Washers (2) Lock Washers 3/16 x 314 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 == =,,,m =,,, utuuu,tt = un ° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely. • Close battery box door. Open battery box door for: ° Inspection for secure connections ware) Inspection for corrosion,...

  • Page 9: Side-To-Side

    GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3_-16 LOCKNUT 3/8"WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE REVERSE MOWER LIFT CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY OPERATION i i HH,,I,.I.U REVERSE...
  • Page 11 i,,i..,,,,..,,i ,i,iii,i, ,,i KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER THROTTLE/ _)KE CLUTCH! BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Instituted...
  • Page 12 J.i _..._.. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 (See Fig. 10) TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. •...
  • Page 14 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank Use fresh, dean, gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline win increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
  • Page 15 Sitting in the tractor seat, startengine. is running, move throttle control to half (l/2) speed Withmotioncontrolleverinneutral(N)position, disengage clutch/brake pedal. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control ]everto the neutral (N) position.
  • Page 16 CUSTOME i iiiiii iiiiiiiiilll,i MA,.TE.A.OESO,EOU'E FILL t"DATES AS YOU C OMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check re;' Lease 'Fasie'ners Sharpen/Replace Mowe;"Btades Lubrica,!,i,0n Chad ... Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Coaling Adjusf Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Eng'i'ne O'il Le'vel "...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual)o TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in ail tires (See "PROD-...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER LJ=_t U[tt I= =Ul BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wilt extend its life. Keep battery and terminals ciean, Keep battery bolts tight •...
  • Page 19 CUSTOM AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every t00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs firsL Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions,, Remove knob(s) and cover, TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER...
  • Page 20 OUSTO VIUFFLER nspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if _quipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS 7eplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing _eason or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever _ccurs first.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 22 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS = =l, H,,,,,,,=I,,=,, TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over' or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AN REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools° Park the tractor on leve! surface° Engage parking brake° BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual) Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys °...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AN J J,J IHLH,,J TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL Fig. 29) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary_ If for any reason the motion control lever wil! not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmission_ °...
  • Page 25 NEGATIVE POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG. 31 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hoo& • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Repface bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. •...

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE A TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/...

  • Page 27: Battery

    i ,i,_,111., , iii i,llll.l.l,, immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more° ii ,11, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 28: Air Screen

    ,ull ii ii ,UUHUUHI PROBLEM CAUSE ll_Ju_uu Will not start Out of fuel Engine net"CHOKED"properly. Engine flooded Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter Dirty fuet filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor Engine valves out of adjustment. Hard to start Dirty air tilter.
  • Page 29 iiii iiiiii iiiii iiiii iiiii TROUBLESHOOTUNG POUNTS PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buitdup of grass, loaves, and trash undor mower Bent blade mandre! Clogged mower dock vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrets...

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