Assembly - Craftsman T100 Series Instruction Manual

NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model.
Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted
may differ from yours.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the
tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual BEFORE operating your mower.
Tractor Preparation
Manually Moving the Tractor
Never tow your tractor. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the
ground may cause severe damage to the transmission.
1. Engage the transmission bypass rod to move the tractor manually without
starting it. The transmission bypass rod is located on the rear of the tractor, on
the frame. Engage the bypass rod by pulling out. See Figure 1.
NOTE: If the tractor will not move or does not move freely when pushing
check if the bypass lever is fully open or the brake is engaged.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod
is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the
tractor. If the tractor will not move when pushing on the forward/reverse
pedals, or moves slowly, check to see of the bypass valve is on.
2. Disengage the bypass rod by pushing the rod back in after moving the tractor.
See Figure 1.
WARNING
Figure 1

ASSEMBLY

Install Operator's Seat (If necessary)
Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat-
stop. Engage the parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until it clicks into place.
To install the seat proceed as follows:
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan attached.
1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control levers to the
tractor. Remove any packing material.
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness connecting the seat and the
seat switch.
2. Remove the two shoulder screws and flange lock nuts in the seat pan as
shown in Figure 2.
3. Rotate the seat into position and slide a Phillips screwdriver through one of
the seat-securing holes and seat bracket for alignment.
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Figure 2