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Craftsman 25908 Instruction Manual

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25908
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Instruction manual
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  • Page 1 [ROFTXMAN ° 25908 Instruction manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine.
  • Page 2 Safety specifications. Sicherheitsbestimmungen. Consignes de securitS. Assembly. Zusammenbau. Montage. Functional description. Funktionsbeschreibung. Description du fonctionnement.- Procedure before start. MaBnahmen vor dem Anlassen. Avant de demarrer. Driving. Betrieb. Conduite. Maintenance, adjustment. Instandhaltung, Einstellung. Entretien, r_glages. Fault tracing. Stbrungssuche. Recherche des pannes. Storage.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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. I. Training III.
  • Page 4 Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, ifthe engine is provided with a shut-off valve,turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. IV. Maintenance and Storage Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • 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 LIGHTS ON UGHTS OFF RUCKWARTSGANG LEERLAUF HOCH NIEDRIG SCHNELL LANGSAM LICHT AN UCHT AUS MARCHE ARRII:RE POINT MORT HAUT RAPIDE...
  • Page 6 These symbols may appear on your machine or in the literature supplied with the produst. Learn and understand their meaning. NO OPERATION KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY READ OWNERS MANUAL EUROPEAN MACHINERY WARNING ON SLOPES MORE THAN 10_ ZUSCHAUER FERNRALTEN SETRIEBSANLEITUNG LESEN DIRECTIVE FOR SAFETY WARNUNG...
  • Page 7 ,,CIGARETTES BROLURES GRAVES.

  • Page 8: Steering Wheel

    2. Assembly. Before the tractor can be used certain parts must be as- sembled, 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.
  • Page 9 i_i ¸ Seat Remove the hardware securing seat to the cardboard packing 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 NOTE! Check that the flex is correctly connected to the safety switch (3) on the seat holder.
  • Page 11 NOTE: If battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label, charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. WARNING: Before installing battery remove metal bracelets, wrist watch bands, rings, etc. from your person. Touching these items to battery could result in bums.
  • Page 12 Install Mulcher Plate • Raise deflector shield (1) and place mulcher plate over opening. Hook front and rear latches into mower deck (2). Caution: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Allow deflector shield to rest on mulcher plate while in use.
  • Page 13 3. Functional description. Positioning of controls 1. Light switch. 2. Throttle control. 3. Brake and clutch pedal. 4. Motion control lever. 5. ConnectionlDisconnection of the cuttlng unit. 6. Quick lifting/lowering of the cutting unit. 7. Ignition look. 8. Parking Brake. 9.
  • Page 14 1. Light switch 2. Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine revs and thus the rotation speed of the blades. = Full speed = Idling speed...
  • Page 15 3. Brake and clutch pedal When the pedalispusheddownthe brakeis appliedand the motor is disengaged.
  • Page 16 4. Motion control lever There are four different positions for this lever: N = NeutraE (no drive) S = Slow F = Fast a = Reverse The lever can be moved steplessly between S and F to ensure the required speed.
  • Page 17 5. Connection/disconnection of the cutting unit Move the lever forwards to connect the drive to the cutting unit, whereby the drive belt is tensioned and the blades begin to rotate, if the lever is moved backwards the drive will be disconnected and the rotation of the blades slowed down by the action of the brake shoes on the pulley.
  • Page 18 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 19 8. Parking brake Connect the parking brake in the following way: 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 necessanj is to push down the brake pedal.
  • Page 20 9. Free-wheel Control Lever To tow or move the tractor without the aid of the engine, the free-wheel control knob must be pulled out and locked in position. 10. Choke control When the engine is cold the choke should be pulled out before starting.
  • Page 21 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, Do not smoke when filling with petrol or fill up when the engine is warm.
  • 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 horizontal. Unscrew the oil stickand 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) and 0,8 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 Pull out the choke control (if engine is cold). Warm motor: Push the gas control half-way to full gass position ",,_".
  • 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 retum to the "ON" position when the engine has started and push in the choke control as soon as the engine is running smoothly.
  • Page 27 Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold _IMPORTANT! COLD STARTING HYDRO for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) 40°F[4°C]) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE...
  • Page 28 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 connection/ disconnection lever in position "connection". Driving Lower the cutting unit by moving the lever forwards. Release the brake/clutch pedal slowly.
  • Page 29 Cutting tips Clear the lawn from stones and other obiects 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.
  • Page 30 WARNING! 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 31 ¢ • Switching offthe engine Move the gas control to =NI". Disconnect the cutting unit by moving the connect/discon-nect lever downwards. Lift up the cutting unit and turn the ignition key to "OFF" position. Allow the engine to idle for 1-2 minutes to cool down before switching off after a hard work.
  • Page 32 6. Maintenance, adjustment. WARNING! Before servicing the engine or cutting unit the following shall be carded 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.
  • Page 33 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 repa4r, inspection, or mainte- nance. Before each use: Check oil, lubricate pivot points as necessary.
  • Page 34 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 ......•...

  • Page 35: Blade Removal

    Blades For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades, Sharpening can be carried out with a file or grinding disc. NOTE! It is very important that both blades are sharpened equally to avoid imbalance. BLADE REMOVAL: Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
  • Page 36 (_1. Measure the distance between the brake lever and the adjuster nut. 2. The distance should be 40 mm (1.56"). Brakes The brakesare locatedinsidetherightrear wheel. The wheel Adjust the distance if necessary by first loosening the lock shouldbe dismantledfor best access. nut (2) and then adjusting with the nut (1).
  • Page 37 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 small retainer spdng (2) and liff clutch spnng off the pulley bolt. Remove the large retainer spring (3), slide collar off and push housing guide out of the bracket.
  • Page 38 Remove the retainer springs (5), (6), (7) and axles. Pull the laver for lifting/lowering the cutting unit backwards. Pu_l out the cutting unit trom the machine. IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links and hook the clutch spdng into square hole in frame (8).
  • Page 39 Replacement of drive belt for cutting unit 1. Dismantle the cutting unit as described previeusley. Work offthe belt from the unit's left pulley and then from the other wheels, Pull the belt 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 40 Adjustment of the cutting unit A. In the direction of travel 1. Check that the air pressure is correct in all four tyres. _)To achieve best cutting results the 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 41 _)(1) Bottom edge of mower Lift link adjustment Unterkante des M&hwerks Hubstangen-Stellmutter Fond du bord de la tondeuse Ecrou de reglage du raccord de levage Parte inferior de la esquina de la segadora (_) (1) Tuerca de ajuste del v&rillaje de levantamiento Bordo infenore del tagliaerba Dado di regolazione dell'articolazione...
  • Page 42 Replacement of drive belt Dismantle the cutting unit as described previously Engage the parking brake and work off the belt upwards from the pulley (1), the clutch pulley (2) and the engine's drive wheel (3). Push the belt up between two fan blades and rotate the fan clockwise until the belt comes loose (4).
  • Page 43 Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock Gate Adjustment Bolt Steuerkniippel Verschlussperre in Leedaufstellung Einstellbolzen Leiver De Controle Du Mouvement Point Mort Vanne De Fermeture Boulon De Reglage TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 44 TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling, Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. Inspect cooling fan to be sum fan blades are intact and clean.
  • Page 45 7. Fault Tracing. Engine will not start 1, No fuel in fuel tank. 2. Ptug defective. 3. Plug connection defective, 4, Didin carburettor or fuel pipe. Start motor will not turn engine 1. Battery flat. 2. Poor contact between cable and battery pole. 3, Connection/disconnection level in wrong position, 4.
  • Page 46 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. •...