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Craftsman 25911 Instruction Manual

Craftsman 25911 Instruction Manual

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CRrlFTSM aN°
25911
Instruction
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Please read these (nstructions
carefully and make sure you
understand them before using this
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  • Page 1 CRrlFTSM aN° 25911 Instruction manual Please read these (nstructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine,...
  • Page 2 Safety specifications. Sicherheitsbestimmungen. Consignes de securitY. Assembly. Zusammenbau. Montage. Functional description. Funktionsbeschreibung. Description du fonctionnement..__ Procedure before start. MaBnahmen vor dem Anlassen. Avant de ddmarrer. Driving. Betrieb. Conduite. Maintenance, adjustment. Instandhaltung, Einstellung. Entretien, rdglages. Fault tracing. StSrungssuche. Recherche des pannes. Storage.
  • Page 3 1. Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers iMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Do not use on slopes of more than 10° . I, Training Remember there is no such thing as a =safe"...
  • Page 4 Reduce the throttle setting dudngengine run-out and, ifthe engine is provided with a shut-off valve, tum the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. IV. Maintenance and Storage Keep atl nuts, belts and screws tight to be sure the equip- ment is in safe working condition.
  • Page 5 These symbols may appear on your machine or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. "_ REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH FAST SLOW UGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED PARKING BRAKE BATTERY CLUTCH CHOKE...
  • Page 6 These symbols may appear on your machine or in the literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. NO OPERATION KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY READ OWNERS MANUAL EUROPEAN MACHINERY WARNING ON SLOPES MORE THAN 10 DIRECTIVE FOR SAFETY MOWERMFT DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL OO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BAGGER OR DEFLECTOR...
  • Page 7 3-39O8 FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH I SULFURIC ACID WATER. GET •SPARKS CANCAUSE HELP FAST. ___--'_ •FLAMES BLINDNESS OR •SMOKtNG I SEVERE BURNS. RECYCLE Mfg. by/ EPM Products Baltimore, MD 21226 MADEIN U.S.A,...

  • Page 8: Steering Wheel

    2. Assembly. Before the tractor can be used certain parts must be assembled, which for transportation reasons are enclosed in the packing. The picture shows which parts must be assembled. STEERING WHEEL Mount extension shaft (1). Tighten securely. Mount the main shaft cover. Make sure that the guide tabs in the cover fit the cover in respective holes, Remove steenng wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft.
  • Page 9 Remove the hardware securing seat to the cardboard pack- ing and set the hardware aside for assembly of seat to tractor. Pivot seat upward and remove from cardboard packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard. The seat is adjustable for individual setting in relation to the clutch and brake pedal.
  • Page 10 1. Battery Cover INSTALL BA'I-rERY 2. Screw NOTE: If battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label, charge battery for minimum of one hour 3. Cable Positive (+) at 6-10 amps. 4. Cable Negative (-) _I_WARNING: Before installing battery remove metal brace- 5.
  • Page 11 WARNING: Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding. Remove terminal caps and discard. Connect the red cable to + and then the black earth cable to -. Screw tight the cables. Grease the battery poles with vaseline to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 12 bagger components install to tractor Rear Door Support Bracket 3/8 Carriage Bolt 3/8 Lock Nut Discharge Chute 318 x 63,5mm Hex Bolt 3/8 Nut 10,3ram (13/32") flat Flat Washer washer Remove discharge chute from rear oftractor. Unhook the two (2) strops and pull chute out and away from tractor. While holding the rear door open, install the two upper support brackets through the back plate and to the...
  • Page 13 To Assemble Bagger NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person when putting the bagger to- gether. Front bagger tube _ F_ _ Assemble front and lower bagger tubes using four (4) 1/ 4 x 5O,8mm carriage bolts and lock nuts supplied.
  • Page 14 3. Functional description. Positioning of controls Light Switch. Accelerator and choke control. Brake and clutch pedal. Gear shift lever. 5. Attachment clutch switch. Quick lifting/lower of the cutting unit. Ignition lock. Parking Brake.
  • Page 15 1. Light switch 2. Accelerator and choke control The accelerator control regulates the motor speed and also the speed of the blades. If the lever is in its forward position the choke function is connected. If the lever is in its reverse position the motor is in neutral.
  • Page 16 3. Brake and clutch pedal When the pedal is pusheddownthe brake is appliedand the motor is disengaged. ©...
  • Page 17 4. Gear shift lever The gear box has positions forward, neutral and reverse. Gear changing can take place from neutral to top gear without stopping in each gear position. Disengage the motor at each gear position! Start can take place irrespective of the gear lever position.
  • Page 18 5. Attachment clutch switch 6. Quick llfting/lowering of the cutting unit Pull the lever backwards to quickly lift the cutting unit when passing over irregularities in the lawn, etc. During transporta- tion the cutting unit shall be in the highest position. Pull the lever back until it locks.
  • Page 19 START 7. Ignition Lock There are three different positions for the ignition key: All electric current broken, Electric current connected. START Start motor connected. WARNING! Never leave the key in the ignition lock when leaving the machine on its own.
  • Page 20 8. Parking brake Connect the parking brake in the following way: 1, Press down the brake pedal to bottom position. Move the parking brake lever upwards and hold in this position, Release the brake pedal. To release the parking brake all that is necessary is to push down the brake pedal.

  • Page 21: Before Starting

    4. Before starting. Filling The engine should be run of pure (not oil mixed) unleaded petrol. Do not fill beyond the lower edge of the filling hole. Do not fill over max level. WARNING! Petrol is highly inflammable. Proceed with care and fill up with petrol outdoors.
  • Page 22 Oil level The combined oil refilling cap and the oil stick is accessible when the bonnet is lifted forwards. The oil level in the engine should be checked before each run. Make sure that the tractor is hodzontaL Unscrew the oil stick and wipe clean. Replace the oil stick and screw tight.
  • Page 23 Tire air pressure Check the tyre pressure regularly, The pressure in the front tyres should be 1 bar (14 PSI) andO,8 bar (12 PSI) in the back tyres.
  • Page 24 5. Driving. Starting of motor Make sure that the cutting unit is in the transport position (top position) and that the lever for connection/disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position. Press down the clutch/brake pedal completely and hold down.
  • Page 25 Cold motor: Push the gas control uPto end positon choke (]\r) Warm motor: Push the gas control half-way to full gass position ",1_".
  • Page 26 Turn the ignition key to "START position", NOTE! Do not run the start motor more than 5 seconds at once. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before the next try. Let the ignition key return to the "ON" position when the engine has started Push the gas control to the required speed.
  • Page 27 NOTE! The machine is equipped with a safety switch which immediately breaks the current to the engine if the driver leaves the seat with engine running and with the connec- tion/disconnection lever in position =connection".Your machine is also equiped with a system that will not allow mower to operate ff the bagger or optional rear discharge deflector is not installed properly.
  • Page 28 Cutting tips • Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown away by the blades. Localize and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision, Begin with a high cutting height and reduce until the required cutting result is obtained, The cutting result is best with high engine speed (blades rotate quickly) and low gear (machine goes slowly), If the...
  • Page 29 To Dump Bagger Your tractor is equipped Witha Dump Bag Alarm. To turn off the alarm disengage the attachment clutch switch• • Position tractor in location you wish to dump bagger, Place motion control lever in Neutral position and set parking brake.
  • Page 30 To convert mower Converting to mulching or rear discharging will require the purchase of these accessories.) To mulching • Place deck into the high cut position. • Remove bagger or optional roar discharge deflector. • Unhook the two (2) straps and remove discharge chute •...
  • Page 31 WARNINGf Do not drive in terrain at an angle of more than max. 10 °. The risk for spark-over backwards is large. • In steep terrain the risk for tipping is considerable. Avoid stopping and starting in sloping terrain, Only change gear when the machine is standing still to avoid damaging the gear box,...
  • Page 32 (_Use the left side of the machine to cut close to trees, bushes and paths, etc. The blade cuts about 15 mm inside the edge of the cover. Drive in dght turns so that the cut grass is thrown away from flower beds and paths, etc.
  • Page 33 Switching off the engine Move the gas control to ",_lt,". Disconnect the cuttingunit by moving the connect/disconnect lever downwards. Lift up the cutting unit and turn the ignition key to OFP position. Allow the engine to idle for 1-2 minutes to cool down before switching off after a hard work, WARNING! DO not fieeve the ignition key in the machine when not in use...
  • Page 34 6. Maintenance, adjustment. WARNING! Before servicing the engine or cutting unit the following shall be carried out: Press down the clutch/brake pedal and engage the parking brake lever. Put gear lever in neutral, Move connection/disconnection lever to disengaged position. Switch off engine, Remove the ignition cable from the plug, Engine hood...
  • Page 35 Maintenance NOTE: Periodic maintenance should be performed on a regular basis in order to keep your tractor in good running condition, WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting before attempting any repair, inspection, or mainte- nance. Before each use: Check oil, lubdcate pivot points as necessary.
  • Page 36 (_Service Record Fill in dates as you complete regular service Every 8 Every Every Every Every Needed hours 25 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours Change engine oil ................• Lubricate pivot points ..............• Check brake operation ......Clean air screen ............
  • Page 37 Blades The blades should be sharp to achieve best cutting resutts. Sharpening can be carded out with a file or grinding disc. NOTE! It is very important that both blades are sharpened equally to avoid imbalance. Blade Care Important: The blades on your mower are not the same and must be installed on the correct side.
  • Page 38 5 Star pattern blade The center of thisblade has a five (5) star pattem. The boltthat attaches this blade has normal Right Hand threads that loosens by tuming (u) counter-clockwise and tightens by fuming (z) clockwise. 5 Star Center Hole Hex bolt right hand threaded.

  • Page 39: Blade Removal

    (_For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL • Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur- ing blade. Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.
  • Page 40 Brakes The brakes are located inside the right rear wheel. The wheel .should be dismantled for best access. Press down the clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. Measure the distance between the brake lever and the adjuster nut. The distance should be 38mm (1.5"). Adjust the distance if necessary by first loosening the lock nut (2) and then adjusting with the nut (1).
  • Page 41 Dismantling of the cutting unit Work from the right side of the machine. 1. Take off the belt from the engine pulley (1). Remove the two rear retainer springs (2) and knock off the axle taps with a hammer.
  • Page 42 Remove the retainer springs (3), (4), (5) and axles. Assembly of the cutting unit Pull the lever for lifting/lowering the cutting unit back- wards. • Push in the cutting unit under the machine, Assemble in the reverse order to dismantling, Pull out the cutting unit from the machine.
  • Page 43 ,iI, Replacement of drive belt for cutting unit 1. Dismantle the cutting unit as described previousley, Work off the belt from the unit's left pulley and then from the other wheels. Pull the bolt away from the cutting unit. The new belt is mounted in the reverse order, Check that the belt lies inside all the belt guides.
  • Page 44 Adjustmento_hecutting unit B A. In the direction of travel 1. Check that the air pressure is correct in all four tyres. E_) TO achieve best cutting results, t he cutting unit's front edge (B) Make sure that the machine is on a horizontal surface. should be about 10 mm (0.375 ') lower than the back edge (A).
  • Page 45 © (1) Bottom edge of mower (2) Lift link adjustment nut SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to highest position. At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" should be the same or within 6mm (1/4") of each other. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.
  • Page 46 Replacement of drive belt Dismantle the cutting unit as described previously. 2. 'Pull apart the contact for the cable to the electrical connec- tion (1). Dismantle the motion restrainer for the clutch (2). Engage the parking brake and work off the belt upwards from the pulley (3), the clutch pulley (4).
  • Page 47 _)1. Gear Shift Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: Make suretransaxle is in neutral (N).

  • Page 48: Fault Tracing

    7. Fault Tracing. Engine will not start 1. No fuel in fuel tank. Plug defective. Plug connection defective. Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. Start motor will not turn engine 1. Battery flat. 2. Poor contact between cable and battery pole. 3.
  • Page 49 8. Storage. _The following steps should be taken when mowing season .is over: Clean the entire machine, especially underneath the cutting unit cover. Touch up all chipped paint surfaces in order to avoid corrosion. Change engine oil. Drain the fuel tank. Start the engine and allow it to run until it is out of fuel.
  • Page 50 173710 1.12.00 Printed in U.S.A.