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Craftsman C459.60310 Operator's Manual

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LAWN TRACTOR
19.5 HP, Variation Speed
42" Deck
Model No.
C459.60310
This product has a low emission engine which operates differently
from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and
understand this Operator's Manual.
CAUTION
Before using this equipment,
read this manual and follow
all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3
®
Visit our web site: sears.ca
Form No. 769-08934
(3.14.13)

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  • Page 1 ® LAWN TRACTOR 19.5 HP, Variation Speed 42” Deck Model No. C459.60310 This product has a low emission engine which operates differently from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and understand this Operator’s Manual. CAUTION Before using this equipment,...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Warranty Statement .

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera- This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious yourself and others.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SLOPE OPERATION • Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over • Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until accidents which can result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILDREN SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence Safe Handling of Gasoline of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in activity.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Service • Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed • Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine of the engine. exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. Shipping Brace Removal However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer to the WARNING Service & Maintenance section for instructions on checking the oil Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, level.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position in a seat-stop before operating the tractor.

  • Page 11: Operation

    NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s seat position facing forward towards the front of tractor. Meets ANSI Safety Standards Craftsman Tractors conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • Page 12 OPERATION PARKING BRAKE LEVER SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal. Move the speed control lever all the way down and into the The seat adjustment lever is parking brake position. Release the brake pedal to allow located below the front/left of the the parking brake to engage.
  • Page 13 OPERATION BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress the pedal to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop. NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches later in this section of this manual.
  • Page 14 OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM To release the parking brake: Depress the brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of The safety interlock system is designed for safe operation of the trac- the parking brake position and into a desired speed. tor.
  • Page 15 OPERATION Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke lever all The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the brake the way up into the choke position. pedal. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine WARNING starts, release the key.
  • Page 16 OPERATION MULCHING HEADLIGHTS A mulch kit is available as an attachment. Mulching is a process of • The lamps are ON whenever the tractor’s engine is running. recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck. The • The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn where they act as position.

  • Page 17: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track a complete stop.
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Changing Engine Oil The engine oil should be changed in the first 5 hours and then every Checking the Engine Oil 50 hours or once a season. To change the engine oil, proceed as Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification follows: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Fuel Filter Air Cleaner WARNING WARNING If filters, or covers are not installed correctly serious injury or death Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire could result from backfire. Do not attempt to start the engine with or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Spark Plug Clean area around the spark plug base. Do not sandblast spark plug. WARNING Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO washing with a commercial solvent (Blade Engage Lever), move shift lever into neutral position, set Remove and inspect the spark plug.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measure- Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do ment taken should be between ¼”...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Hex Cap Screw Figure 17 Figure 18 Seat Adjustment Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for seat adjustment the bow-tie pin that secures the deck support rod on the rear instructions.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE The recommended operating tire pressure is: Remove the bow-tie cotter pin securing the deck stabilizer rod to the deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting bracket on the • Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires deck as seen in Fig.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle charge the battery as follows: assembly. See Fig. 22. Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: The V-belt found on your tractor is specially designed 11. While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can left. Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

  • Page 26: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store lawn tractor with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE DRAINING THE FUEL Locate the fuel filter, which is located on the left side of the...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 28: Parts List (Rider)

    PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310...

  • Page 29: Parts List (Engine)

    PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 741-0587 Steering Column Bearing 925-1649 Bulb Socket 683-04619A-4044 Hood Assembly 712-04063 Nut, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18 783-06785A-0637 Steering Support Bracket 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18 x .750 783-06811-0637 Dash 710-0599 Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .500...
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 683-04155A-0637 Shaft, Lift 756-04196A Engagement Pulley 712-04065 Nut, Hex Flange Insert Lock, 3/8-16 747-04857 Belt Keeper Rod Assembly 714-04040 Bow-Tie Pin, 91, RH 710-04484 Screw, Hd. Tapp, 5/16-18 x .75 716-0106A E-ring, .625 Shaft...
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 617-04094 Gear Assembly, Steering 683-0128B-0637 Pivot Bar Axle Assembly 710-0643 Screw, 5/16-18, 1.00, Gr5, Lock 710-04484 Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16, GrF 710-1309 Screw, Mach, 5/16-18, 0.750 714-0162 Pin, Cotter, 5/32, 1.25...
  • Page 34 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310 Ref. Part No. Description 710-04482 Hex Flange Bolt, 3/8-16 x .875 710-04484 Screw, Hd. Tapp, 5/16-18 x .75 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 925-05013 Seat Safety Switch 757-04144 Seat 926-0154 Push Mount Cable Tie 732-04035 Spring, Compress., 1.28 x 3.125...
  • Page 36 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310 Ref. Part No. Description 683-04549-0637 Muffler Shield Assembly 710-0227 Screw, AB #8-18 0.500 710-04683A Tap Screw, 3/8-16 1.000 710-0642 Tap Screw, 1/4-20 0.750 710-1314A Screw, Socket Head, 5/16-18 x .750 712-0271 Sems Nut, 1/4-20 BS-692236...
  • Page 38 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310...
  • Page 39 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 918-04566 Dr Assembly, Autodrive Lt-5 731-04602 Sleeve, .758 X .821 X 3.3125 731-04604 Sleeve, .758 X .821 X 2.4375 683-04606 Auto-drive Bracket Assembly 731-06330 Plug, Deck Hole, 7/8...
  • Page 40 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310...
  • Page 41 PARTS LIST Craftsman Model C459.60310 Ref. Part Number Description Ref. Part Number Description 941-0919A Bearing, Ball, .787id x 1.85 Odx.551 918-04822A Spindle Ass’y, Pulley, 6.3 Dia 936-0344 Washer, Flat, .385 X 1.0 X .030 683-0254B-0637 Bracket Ass’y, Deck, Hanger LH 710-0376 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.00...
  • Page 42 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 48 SHORTB LOCK 1058 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENTE NGINE 1330R EPAIR MANUAL 1264 1263 1044 1270 1017 1024 1027...
  • Page 43 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 1026 1026A 1022 1034 1029 1023 1022...
  • Page 44 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 1091 135A 1127 1266...
  • Page 45 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 1036E MISSIONS LABEL 1040 305A 305B 1070 1005 1044 1051...
  • Page 46 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 1059 1119 1054 1051 1090...
  • Page 47 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 121 CARBURETORO VERHAULK IT 1266 1266A 358 ENGINEG ASKET SET 1022 1266 1095 VALVEG ASKET SET 1022...
  • Page 48 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 796010 Cylinder Assembly 696136 Valve-Float Needle 399265 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto Side) 695419 Valve-Choke 391086s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 699733 Jet-Main (Standard) 697188 Sump-Engine 843099 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
  • Page 49 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 796006 Shield-Cylinder 692407 Seal-Governor Shaft 691693 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 791680 Screw (Drive Cap) 693551 Motor-Starter 690959 Pin-Locating 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 691224 Clip-Wire...
  • Page 50 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model 31P677-0912-G5 For Model C459.60310 Ref. Part No. Description 1027 492932s Filter-Oil 1029 691751 Arm-Rocker 1034 690822 Guide-Push Rod Label-Emissions (Available from a 1036 Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer) 1040 699852 Plate-Trim 1044 698139 Screw (Flywheel)

  • Page 51: Labels

    Labels 777I22506 777I22508 777I22511 777X45094 Description Part #/N de pièce Supplier/Fournisseur Oil Filter / Filtre à huile 492932 Division 71, Source 500 Oil Capacity / Capacité d’huile 52 FL OZ/1.54L Division 71, Source 500 Air Filter / Filtre à air 793569 Division 71, Source 500 Pre Cleaner Element / Cartouche pré-filtre...

  • Page 52: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT General: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.

  • Page 53: Emisions Durability Period

    Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.

  • Page 54: Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • Page 55 6. The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. 7. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.

  • Page 56: Statement

    (This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.) Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTI- YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED FIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAF-...

  • Page 57: Repair Protection Agreement

    REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENT Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable opera- takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or tion.
  • Page 58 02488 Trademarks of Sears Brands Management Corp. used under license by Sears Canada Marque déposée / Marque de commerce de Sears Brands Management Corp. utilisée en vertu d’une licence de Sears Canada...
  • Page 59 NOTES...
  • Page 68 ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE OPTIMUM AIRFLOW TO LIFT GRASS AND PROVIDE A PRECISE CUT ÉTUDIÉ POUR PERMETTRE LA CIRCULATION OPTIMALE DE L ’ A IR POUR RELEVER LES BRINS D’HERBE ET ASSURER UNE COUPE IMPECCABLE.

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