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LAWN TRACTOR
7 Speed, Shift-on=the=Go
42" Deck
Model No. 247.288812

• Espanol,

P. 58
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.
For answers to your questions
this product, Call:

Before using this equipment,
read this manual and follow

1-800=659=5917

all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Brands

Management

about

Craftsman Tractor Help Line
7 am = 7 pm CT, Mort. =Sun.

Corporation,

Visit our website:

Hoffman

www.craftsman.com

Estates,

IL 60179 U.S.A.
FormNo.769-06422E
(February
3,2012)

Warranty Statement ..........................................................
Safety Instructions ............................................................
Slope Gauge .....................................................................
Assembly ...........................................................................
Operation ........................................................................
Service and Maintenance ..............................................

CRAFTSMAN

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Off-Season Storage ........................................................
26
Trou bleshooting ..............................................................
27
Labels .............................................................................
28
Parts List .........................................................................
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Espa_ol ............................................................................
58
Service Numbers .............................................
Back Cover

FULL WARRANTY

FORTWO YEARSfrom the dateof purchase,all non-expendableparts of this ridingequipmentare warrantedagainst anydefectsin material
or workmanship.A defectivenon-expendablepartwill receivefreein-homerepairor replacementif repairis impossible.
FOR FIVEYEARSfrom the dateof purchase,the frameof this ridingequipmentis warrantedagainstany defectsin materialor workmanship.
A defectiveframewill receivefree in-homerepairor replacementif repairis impossible.
FORTEN YEARSfrom the dateof purchase,thefront axle of this riding equipmentis warrantedagainstany defectsin materialor workmanship.A defectivefront axle will receivefree in-homerepairor replacementif repairis impossible.
FOR90 DAYSfromthe dateof purchase,the battery(an expendablepart)of this ridingequipmentis warrantedagainstanydefects in material
or workmanship(our testingprovesthat it will not hold a charge). A defectivebatterywill receivefree in-homereplacement.
ADDiTiONAL LiFETiMELiMiTEDWARRANTYon CAST iRONFRONTAXLE (if equipped)
FORAS LONGAS IT IS USEDby theoriginalownerafter the tenthyearfrom the dateof purchase,thecast ironfront axle(if equipped)of
this ridingequipmentiswarrantedagainstanydefectsin materialor workmanship.With proofof purchase,a defectivecastironfront axlewill
receivefreein-homereplacement.
WARRANTYSERVICE
Forwarrantycoveragedetails to obtainfreerepairor replacement,call 1-800-659-5917or visitthe website: www.craftsman.corn
In all casesabove,if part repairor replacementisimpossible,
the ridingequipmentwill be replacedfreeof chargewith the sameor an
equivalentmodel.
All of theabovewarrantycoverageisvoidifthis ridingequipmentiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedto anotherperson.
This warrantycovers ONLYdefects in materialand workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOT include:
•

Expendableparts (exceptbattery)that canwearout from normalusewithinthe warrantyperiod,including
but not limitedto blades,
spark plugs,air cleaners,belts,and oil filters.

•

Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups.

•

Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,such as nails, thorns,stumps,or glass.

•

Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improperoperationor maintenance.

•

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, including
but notlimitedto damagecausedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof
the ridingequipment,impacting
objectsthat bend theframe,axle assemblyor crankshaft,or over-speedingthe engine.

•

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto, electricaland mechanicaldamagecausedby
improperstorage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil, failureto keepthe deck clearof flammabledebris,or
failureto maintainthe ridingequipmentaccordingto the instructions
containedin the operator'smanual.

•

Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe
usedwithin30 daysof itspurchasedate.

•

Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and youmay alsohaveother rightswhichvary from stateto state.
Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOil:
Fuel:

SAE 30
UnleadedGasoline

SparkPlug:

Champion®RC12YC

Engine:

Briggs& StrattonI/C®

Model Number:
Serial Number:
Dateof Purchase:
Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber,
and dateof purchaseabove.
2

This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the safeoperation practicesin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the partof the operatorcan resultin serious
injury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes
and feet and throwingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfand others. Readand followall instructionsin this manual
beforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis
symbol,HEEDITS WARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

Your Responsibility--Restrict the useof this powermachineto
personswho read,understandand follow thewarningsand instructions in this manualand on the machine.

EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle
componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and
leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato
cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.

GENERAL
•

•
•

OPERATION

Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.

•

Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury, keep
bystanders,helpers,childrenand pets at least 75 feet fromthe
machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters
the area.

•

Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Keepthis manualin a safe placefor futureand regularreference
and for orderingreplacementparts.
Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsold to operatethis machine.
Children14 yearsold and over shouldreadand understandthe
operationinstructionsand safety rulesin this manualand should
be trainedand supervisedbya parent.

•

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

•

Be awareof the mowerand attachmentdischargedirectionand
do not pointit at anyone.Donot operatethe mowerwithoutthe
dischargecover or entiregrass catcherin its properplace.
Donot put handsor feet near rotatingpartsor underthe cutting
deck. Contactwith the blade(s)can amputatehandsand feet.
A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade contact
or thrownobject injuries.

•

Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads
and while notcuttinggrass.
Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnear or crossingroadways.This
machineis not intendedfor useon any public roadway.

•

Thoroughlyinspectthe area wherethe equipmentis to be used.
Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys,and otherforeign
objectswhich couldbe pickedup and thrownby the blade(s).
Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.
Planyour mowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward
roads,sidewalks,bystandersand the like.Also, avoiddischarging materialagainsta wall or obstructionwhich maycause
dischargedmaterialto ricochetback towardthe operator.

•
•
•

Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operation
and while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.
Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the
eyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledwork shoesand close-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesand jewelry canbe caughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethis machinein bare feet or sandals.

Donot operatethe machinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol
or drugs.
Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight.
Nevercarry passengers.
Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.Backup slowly.
Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeand while backingto avoida
back-overaccident.

•

SLOPE

Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid
erraticoperationand excessivespeed.
Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and wait until
the blade(s)come to a completestop beforeremovinggrass
catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removinganygrass or
debris,or makinganyadjustments.

OPERATION

Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedto loss of controland tip-over
accidentswhichcan result in severeinjuryor death.All slopes require
extra caution.If youcannot back up the slopeor if youfeel uneasyon
it, do not mowit.
Foryoursafety,use the SlopeGuide includedas partof this manual
to measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis machineon a slopedor hilly
area. If the slopeis greaterthan15 degreesas shownon the Slope
Guide,do notoperatethis machineon that area or seriousinjurycould
result.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturnoff
blade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine and removekey before
dismounting.
Use extracare whenloadingor unloadingthe machineintoa
traileror truck. This machineshouldnot be drivenup or down
ramp(s),becausethe machinecouldtip over,causingserious
personalinjury.The machinemustbe pushedmanuallyon
ramp(s)to loador unloadproperly.

Do:
o

Mowup and down slopes,not across.Exerciseextremecaution
whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

•

Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,or other hiddenobjects.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrass can hide
obstacles.

Mufflerand engine becomehotand can causea burn.Do not
touch.
Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlow
hangingtree branches,wires,door openingsetc., wherethe
operatormay be struckor pulledfrom the machine,which could
result in seriousinjury.
Disengageall attachmentclutchesand depressthe brakepedal
completelybeforeattemptingto start engine.
•
Yourmachineisdesignedto cut normalresidentialgrass of a
heightno morethan 10".Do not attemptto mowthroughunusually
tall, dry grass (e.g.,pasture)or piles of dry leaves.Dry grass or
•
leavesmaycontactthe engineexhaustand/or build up on the
mowerdeck presentinga potentialfire hazard.
Use onlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedfor this machine
by the machinemanufacturer.Read,understandand followall
instructionsprovidedwith the approvedaccessoryor attachment.
Fora list of approvedaccessoriesand attachments,call 1-800•
659-5917.

Useslow speed.Choosea lowenoughspeedsettingso that
you will nothaveto stop or shiftwhileon the slope.Tires may
lose tractionon slopeseventhoughthe brakesare functioning
properly.Alwayskeepmachinein gearwhen goingdownslopes
to take advantageof enginebrakingaction.
Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweights
or counterweightsto improvestability.Forrecommendations,call
1-800-659-5917.
Useextra carewith grass catchersor otherattachments.These
can changethe stabilityof the machine.

Keepall movementon the slopes slowand gradual.Do not make
suddenchangesin speedor direction.Rapidengagementor
brakingcouldcausethe front of the machineto lift and rapidlyflip
overbackwardswhich couldcauseseriousinjury.
Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope. If tires losetraction,disengage the blade(s)and proceedslowlystraightdownthe slope.
Do Not:

Data indicatesthat operators,age 60 years and above,are
involvedin a largepercentageof riding mower-relatedinjuries.
Theseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirability to operatethe riding
mowersafelyenoughto protectthemselvesand othersfrom
seriousinjury.
If situationsoccurwhich are not coveredin this manual,usecare
and goodjudgment.Contact1-800-659-5917for informationand
assistance.

•
•

Donot turnon slopesunlessnecessary;then, turnslowlyand
graduallydownhill,if possible.
Donot mow neardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments.The mower
could suddenlyturnover if a wheelis overthe edgeof a cliff,
ditch,or if an edge cavesin.
Donot try to stabilizethe machineby puttingyourfoot on the
ground.
Donot usea grass catcheron steepslopes.

•
•

Donot mowon wet grass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.
Donot attemptto coastdownhill.Over-speedingmaycausethe
operatorto lose controlof the machineresultingin seriousinjury
or death.

•

Donot tow heavypull behindattachments(e.g. loadeddumpcart,
lawn roller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan5 degrees.Whengoing
down hill,the extraweighttends to pushthe tractorand may
causeyou to loosecontrol(e.g. tractormayspeedup, brakingand
steeringability are reduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeand cause
tractorto overturn).

CHILDREN

SERVICE

Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatoris notalert to the presence
of children.Childrenare often attractedto the machineand the mowing
activity.They do notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat
childrenwill remainwhereyou last sawthem.
•
Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand inwatchfulcare of a
responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
•
Be alert and turnmachineoff ifa childentersthe area.

SafeHandlingof Gasoline
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccur whengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor your clotheswhich can ignite.Washyourskin and
changeclothesimmediately.

•

Beforeand whilebacking,lookbehindand downfor small
children.
Nevercarry children,evenwith the blade(s)shut off.They may
fall off and be seriouslyinjuredor interferewith safe machine
operation.
Use extremecarewhenapproachingblind corners,doorways,
shrubs,trees or otherobjectsthat may block yourvisionof a child
whomay run intothe machine.

Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck
or trailerand refueliton theground.If this isnot possible,then
refuelsuch equipmenton a trailerwith a portablecontainer,rather
than froma gasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzleincontactwith the rim of the fueltank or
containeropeningat all timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot use
a nozzlelock-opendevice.

Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwaysdisengagethe cutting
blade(s)beforeshiftingintoReverse.If equipped,the "Reverse
CautionMode"(bladesoperatewhilemachineridesin reverse)
shouldnotbe usedwhenchildrenor othersare around.
Keepchildrenaway from hotor runningengines.They cansuffer
burnsfroma hotmuffler.

•

Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto preventunauthorized
operation.
Neverallowchildrenunder 14 yearsof age to operatethis machine.
Children14 and overshouldreadand understandthe instructions
and
•
safeoperationpracticesin this manualand on the machineand should •
be trainedand supervisedbyan adult.

TOWING
Towonlywith a machinethat hasa hitch designedfor towing.Do
not attachtowedequipmentexceptat the hitch point.
Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweight limitsfor
towedequipmentand towingon slopes.For recommendations,
call 1-800-659-5917.
Neverallowchildrenor othersin or on towedequipment.
On slopes,theweightof thetowed equipmentmaycause lossof
tractionand loss of control.
Alwaysuseextra cautionwhentowingwith a machinecapableof
makingtight turns (e.g."zero-turn"ride-onmower). Makewide
turnsto avoidjack-knifing.
Travelslowlyand allowextradistanceto stop.
Do notcoastdownhill.

Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truckor trailer bed
with a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway
from yourvehiclebeforefilling.

•

Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof
ignition.
Neverfuel machineindoors.
Neverremovegascap or add fuelwhilethe engineis hotor running.Allowengineto coolat least two minutesbeforerefueling.
Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2inchbelow
bottomof filler neckto allowspace forfuel expansion.
Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely.
If gasolineis spilled,wipeitoff the engineand equipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.
To reducefire hazards,keepmachinefree of grass,leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil or fuel spillageand removeany
fuel soakeddebris.
Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethere isan
open flame,sparkor pilotlight as on a waterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
Allowa machineto coolat least five minutesbeforestoring.

General
Service
•
Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe
engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeed
• Never
runanengine
indoors
orina poorly
ventilated
area.Engine
of the engine.
exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
anodorless,
anddeadly
gas.
Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
• Before
cleaning,
repairing,
orinspecting,
make
certain
the
blade(s)
andallmoving
partshave
stopped.
Disconnect
thespark • Observeproperdisposallaws and regulationsfor gas, oil, etc.to
plugwireandground
against
theengine
toprevent
unintended
protecttheenvironment.
starting.
•
Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
• Periodically
check
tomake
suretheblades
come
tocomplete
and the U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),this product
stopwithin
approximately
(5)fiveseconds
after
operating
the
has an AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7) years,or 270 hours
blade
disengagement
control.
Iftheblades
donotstopwithin
the
of operation.At the end of the AverageUsefulLife,buy a new
thistimeframe,
yourmachine
should
beserviced
professionally machineor havethe machineinspectedannuallybya Searsor
byaSears
orother
qualified
service
dealer.
otherqualifiedservicedealerto ensurethat all mechanicaland
safety systemsare workingproperlyand not wornexcessively.
• Check
brake
operation
frequently
asitissubjected
towear
during
Failureto do so can resultin accidents,injuriesor death.
normal
operation.
Adjust
andservice
asrequired.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
• Check
theblade(s)
andengine
mounting
bolts
atfrequent
intervals
forproper
tightness.
Also,visually
inspect
blade(s)
Toavoid seriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengine in anyway.
fordamage
(e.g.,
excessive
wear,
bent,
cracked).
Replace
the
Tamperingwith the governorsettingcanlead to a runawayengineand
blade(s)
withtheoriginal
equipment
manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) cause it to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper with factorysetting
blade(s)
only,
listed
inthismanual.
Useofpartswhich
donot
of enginegovernor.
meet
theoriginal
equipment
specifications
mayleadtoimproper NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
performance
andcompromise
safety!
are certifiedto complywith Californiaand federal
• Mower
blades
aresharp.
Wrap
theblade
orwear
gloves,
anduse Engineswhich
EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are
extra
caution
whenservicing
them.
certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and may include
• Keep
allnuts,
bolts,
andscrews
tighttobesuretheequipment
is
the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification(EM)and
•
•

•
•

in safeworkingcondition.
Nevertamperwith the safetyinterlocksystemor othersafety
devices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK

After strikinga foreignobject,stop the engine,disconnectthe
spark plugwire(s) and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughly
inspectthe machinefor anydamage.Repairthe damagebefore
startingandoperating.
Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the machine
whilethe engineis running.

ARRESTOR

This machineis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand
shouldnotbe usedon or near anyunimprovedforest-covered,
brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaust
systemisequippedwith a sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws (if any).

Grasscatchercomponentsand the dischargecoverare subject
to wearand damagewhich couldexposemovingparts or allow
objectsto be thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck
componentsand replaceimmediatelywith originalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts only,listed in this manual.Use of
parts whichdo not meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay
lead to improperperformanceand compromisesafety!

If a sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
order by the operator.Inthe Stateof Californiatheaboveis required
by law (Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Other
states mayhavesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.
A sparkarrestorfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearestSears
Partsand RepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY

SYMBOLS

This pagedepictsand describessafety symbolsthat may appearon this product. Read,understand,and follow all instructions
on the machine
beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

attempting

to assemble

and

operate

DANGER--

ROTATING BLADES

Never carry passengers.

Never carry children,

even with the blades off.

0
DANGER--

ROTATING BLADES

Always look down

WARNING--

and behind before

and while

backing

to avoid a back-over

accident.

ROTATING BLADES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
can amputate

parts or under the cutting

deck. Contact with the blade(s)

hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

OBJECTS

may pick up and throw and objects

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

which can cause serious personal

injury.

which can cause serious personal

injury.

OBJECTS

may pick up and throw and objects

BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders,

helpers,

children

and pets at least 75 feet from the machine

while

it is in

operation.

WARNING--

SLOPE OPERATION

Do not operate

WARNING--

this machine

on a slope greater than 15 degrees.

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler,
muffler

become

extremely

hot during

operation.

Allow engine and

to cool before touching.

DANGER--

ROTATING BLADES

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate
catcher is in its proper

place. If damaged,

replace immediately.

unless discharge

cover or grass

15° Slope

(OK)
'_. _

15° Slope

(TOO STEEP)

Figure 1

Figure 2

15°
dashed line
USETHISSLOPEGAUGETODETERMINE
IF A SLOPEIS TOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!
To checkthe slope, proceedas follows:
1. Removethis pageand fold along the dashedline.
2. Locatea verticalobject on or behindthe slope (e.g. a pole, building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align eitherside of the slope gaugewith the object (See Figure1 and Figure2 ).
4. Adjust gaugeup or down until the left cornertouchesthe slope (SeeFigure1 and Figure2).
5. If there is a gap belowthe gauge,the slope is too steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2 above).

Slopes are a majorfactor related to tip-over and roll-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine on slopes
in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Always mow up and down the face of slopes, never mow across the face of slopes.

IMPORTANT:Yourtractoris shippedwith motoroil in theengine.
However,you MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Referto the
Service& Maintenancesectionfor instructionson checkingtheoil
level.
Attaching

the Battery

CALIFORNIA

Shipping

Removal

Makesurethe ridingmower'sengineis off, removetheignitionkey,
and set the parkingbrakebeforeremovingthe shippingbrace. Refer
Ito the Operationsectionfor instructionson howto set the parking
lbrake.

Cables

PROPOSITION

Brace

•

Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainlead and
leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato
cause cancerand reproductiveharm.Wash handsafter handling.

Locatethe shippingbrace, if present,and accompanyingwarning
tag foundon the rightsideof the mower,betweenthe discharge
chute deflectorand the cuttingdeck. See Fig. 2.

Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)
wireto its terminalfirst, followedby the NEGATIVE(Black)wire.
Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycables on yourequipmentmay
havebeen left disconnectedfrom the terminalsat the factory.To
connectthe batterycables,proceedasfollows:
NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos. (+).The negative
batteryterminalis markedNeg. (-).
1. Removethe plasticcover,if present,fromthe positivebattery
terminaland attachthe redcableto the positivebatteryterminal
(+)with the bolt and hexnut. See Figure1.
2.

Removethe plasticcover,if present,fromthe negativebattery
terminaland attachthe black cableto the negativebattery
terminal(-) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure1.

f
Figure2
Placethe deck lift leverin the highestcuttingposition.Referto
Setting theCuttingHeightin the Operationsectionof this manual.
Whilepushingthedischargechuteddlectortowardsthemachinewith
yourlefthand,removetheshippingbracewithyourrighthandbygrasping itbetweenyourthumbandindexfingerandrotatingitclockwise.

The shippingbrace,usedfor packagingpurposesonly, mustbe
removedand discardedbeforeoperatingyour ridingmower.

The mowingdeck iscapableof throwingobjects. Failureto operate
the ridingmowerwithoutthe dischargecoverin the properoperating
Ipositioncould resultin seriouspersonalinjuryand/orproperty
ldamage.
Attaching

The Steering

Wheel

If the steeringwheelfor yourtractordid notcome attached,the
hardwarefor attachingit has beenpackedwithinthe steeringwheel,
beneaththe steeringwheelcap. Carefullypry off the steeringwheel
cap and removethe hardware.
1. With the wheelsof the tractorpointingstraightforward,placethe
steeringwheeloverthe steeringshaft.

Figure1
3.

Positionthe red rubber boot over the positivebatteryterminal to
help protectit from corrosion.

NOTE:If thebatteryis put into serviceafter the dateshownon topof
battery,chargethe batteryas instructedin the Service & Maintenance
sectionof this manualprior to operatingthe tractor.

Placethe washer(withthe cuppedsidedown)overthe steering
wheeland securewith the hex bolt. See Fig.3-3.

Figure3
Placethe steeringwheelcap overthe center of the steering
wheeland pushdownwarduntilit "clicks"intoplace.

Attaching

3.
4.

The Seat

If the seatfor yourtractorwas notattachedat thefactory,refertothe
followingsteps.
NOTE: Forshippingreasons,seatsare eitherfastenedto the tractor
seat'spivotbracketwith a plastictie, or mountedbackwardto the pivot
bracket.Ineithercase,free the seatfrom its shippingpositionand
removethe adjustmentknobfrom the bottomof seatbeforeproceeding with the instructionsbelow.
1.

Figure4
Selectdesired positionfor the seat,and secure with the adjustment knobremovedearlier.

Positionthe shoulderscrews(foundon the baseof the seat)
insidethe slot openingsin the seat pivot bracket.
Fig. 4.

Toadjust the positionof the seat,loosenthe adjustmentknob
on the bottomof the seat.Slide the seatforwardor backwardas
desired.Retightenthe adjustmentknob.
Tire Pressure

X
Maximumtire pressureunderany circumstancesis 30 psi. Equal
tire pressureshouldbe maintainedat all times. Neverexceedthe
_maxmum nfat on pressureshownon the s dewa of thet re.
The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
Approximately10psi forthe reartires

Slide the seat slightlyrearwardin the seat pivot bracket,lining
up the centerrear slot in thepivot bracketwith the remaininghole
in theseat'sbase.

Approximately14psi forthe front tires
IMPORTANT: Referto the tire sidewallfor exacttire manufacturer's
recommendedor maximumpsi. Donot overinfiate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cuttingdeckto mowunevenly.

E
Figure5
A

Speed ControlLever/ ParkingBrakeLever

Throttle/chokecontrollever

C
D

IgnitionSwitch
DeckLift Lever

PTOLever(Blade Engage)

Cup Holder

Shift Lever

Clutch-BrakePedal

NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFT sideof the tractoris observedfrom operator'sseat
positionfacingforwardtowardsthe frontof tractor.

Meets ANS! Safety Standards
CraftsmanTractorsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

SHIFT

LEVER

The speedcontrollever,locatedon the left sideof the
tractor'sdash console,allows youto regulatethe ground
speedof the lawntractor.To use,depressthe clutchbrakepedaland movethe leverout of the parkingbrake
notchand forwardto increasethe tractor'sgroundspeed.
Whena desiredspeedhas beenreached,releasethe
leverintoan appropriatenotchto maintainthat speed.

The shift leveris locatedon the left
side of the fenderand hasthree
positions,FORWARD,NEUTRAL
and REVERSE.The clutch-brake
pedal mustbe depressedand the
tractormustnot be in motionwhen
the movingshift lever.

Toslow thetractor'sgroundspeed,depressthe clutchbrakepedaland movethe speedcontrolleverrearward
and releaseit intoa notch.

IMPORTANT: Neverforcethe
shift lever.Doingso may resultin
seriousdamageto thetractor's
transmission.

PARKING

BRAKE

Toset the parkingbrake,fully depressthe clutch-brake
pedal.Movethe speedcontrol leverall the way downand
intothe parkingbrakeposition.Releasethe clutch-brake
pedalto allowthe parkingbraketo engage.
To releasethe parkingbrake,depressthe clutch-brakepedaland
movethe speedcontrol leveroutof thenotchesto thedesiredposition.
Releasethe speedcontrolleverand the clutch-brakepedal.
NOTE: The parkingbrakemustbe set if the operatorleavesthe seat
with theengine runningor the enginewill automaticallyshutoff.

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

LEVER

Thethrottle/chokecontrolleveris locatedon the rightsideof the tractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthespeedof the engineand when
pushedall the wayforward,the chokecontrol also.Whenset in a given
position,the throttlewill maintaina uniformengine speed.

DECK LIFT LEVER
Foundon yourtractor'srightfender,the deck lift leveris used
to changethe heightof thecuttingdeck.To use, movethe
leverto the left, thenplace in the notchbest suitedfor your
application.

PTO (BLADE

ENGAGE)

LEVER

Foundon the tractor'srightfender,the PTO(blade engage)
leveris usedto engagepowerto the cuttingdeck or other
(separatelyavailable)attachments.Tooperate,move the
leverall theway forward.Movingthe leverall the way
rearwardinto the PTOOFFpositiondisengagespowerto the
cuttingdeck/attachment.
NOTE: The PTO(blade engage)levermustbe in the
disengaged(PTOOFF)positionwhenstartingtheengine.

IMPORTANT: Whenoperatingthetractorwith the cuttingdeck
engaged,the throttle/chokecontrol levermustalwaysbe in the FAST
(rabbit)position.

CUP HOLDER

IGNITION

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

The tractor'scup holderis locatedon the fenderto the left of
the seat.

SWITCH

The keyswitch moduleis usedto
startand stopthe engine.Insert
key intothe key switchmodule
and turnclockwiseto the START
position.Releasethekey into the
normalmowingpositiononceengine has started.The headlights
will be activatedautomatically.

KNOB

The seat adjustmentknob is locatedon the bottomsideof the seat.
Usethis knobto adjustthe seat forwardor rearwardto a comfortable
operatingpositionby looseningthe knob,positioningthe seatto the
desiredpreference,then retighteningthe knob.

CLUTCH-BRAKE

PEDAL

The clutch-brakepedalis locatedon the left sideof the lawntractor,
along the runningboard.Depressthe clutch-brakepedalpart way
downwhen slowingthe tractorbychangingspeeds(Referto Speed
Control Lever).Depressthe pedalall the waydownto engagethe disc
brakeand bring the tractorto a completestop.

Tostop theengine,turnthe
ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto
the STOPposition.

NOTE: Thepedal mustbe depressedto startthe engine.Referto
SafetyInterlockSwitcheslaterin this sectionof this manual.

IMPORTANT:Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto boththe "Safety
InterlockSystem"and "StartingThe Engine"laterin this sectionof this
manualfor detailedinstructionsregardingthe IgnitionSwitchModule.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO
(BladeEngageLever),moveshiftleverinto neutralposition,set parking brake,stopengineand removekey topreventunintendedstarting.

Gas and Oil Fill=up
0il
iMPORTANT: Yourtractorisshippedwith motoroil in the engine.
However,you MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Be careful
not tooverfill.
For instructions
on howto checkthe engineoil, referto CheckingThe
EngineOil in the Serviceand Maintenancesectionof this manual.

Gasoline
Thegasolinetank islocatedunderthe hood.Do notoverfill.

Use extremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableand the vaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machineindoors
or while theengine ishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,
p pes,and othersourcesof gn t on.
NOTE : Purchasegasolinein small quantities.Do notuse gasolineleft
overfrom the previousseason,to minimizegumdepositsin the fuel
system.
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Figure 6

This engineiscertifiedto operateon unleadedgasoline.For best
results,fill thefuel tank with onlyclean, fresh,unleadedgasoline
with a pumpstickeroctaneratingof 87 or higher.
Gasohol(up to 10%ethylalcohol,90% unleadedgasolineby
volume)is an approvedfuel. Othergasoline/alcoholblends,such
as E85,are not approved.

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MethylTertiaryButyl Ether(MTBE)and unleadedgasolineblends
(up to a maximumof 15%MTBEby volume)areapprovedfuels.
Othergasoline/etherblendsare notapproved.
Fill fueltank outdoorsor in well-ventilatedarea.
Do notoverfillfuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2inchbelow
bottomof fillerneck to allowspacefor fuel expansion.
Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineishot or running.Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
If gasolineisspilled,wipe itoff the engineand equipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.

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Donot operatethe unitwhereitcould slipor tip.
Ifmachinestopsgoinguphill,stop bladesand backdownhill
slowly.
Donot mowwhenchildrenor othersare around.

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Nevercarry children,evenwith bladesoff.
Lookdownand behind beforeand whilebacking.

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Keepsafetydevices(guards,shields,and switches)in place
and working.
Removeobjectsthatcould be thrownby the blades.
Knowlocationand functionof all controls.

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To Add Gasoline

Turnthe engineoff and let enginecoolat least2 minutesbefore
removingthe fuelcap. Thegasolinetank isunderthe rear fender,
with the fuelfill cap locatedin thecenterof the rearfender.
Thefuel cap is tetheredto the tractorto preventits loss. Donot
attemptto removethe cap from thetractor.
Fill thefuel tank with gasoline.

Reinstallthe fuelcap.

NOTE: The tractoris fittedwith a tethered,ratchetingfuel cap. STOP
fillingthe tankonce the fuelis seeninsidethefiller neck. This ensures
that a properexpansionvolumeis created,otherwisethe fuel can
overflowcreatinga hazardoussituation. Do NOTtop off the fuel tank.
See Fig. 6.

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Be surebladesand engineare stoppedbeforeplacinghandsor
feet near blades.

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Beforeleavingoperator'sposition,stop tractor,disengage
blades,engageparkingbrake,shutengineoff, and removekey.
Read Operator's

SAFETY

INTERLOCK

Manual

SYSTEM

The safetyinterlock
systemisdesignedfor safeoperationof the tractor. If this systemshouldevermalfunction,do notoperatethe tractor.
Immediatelycontact 1-800-4-MY-HOME
to havethe systemserviced.
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Avoid Serious injury or Death
Go up and downslopes,notacross.
Avoidsuddenturns.

The safetyinterlocksystempreventsthe enginefrom starting
unlessthe parkingbrakeis engagedand the PTO(Blade Engage)
leveris in the disengaged(OFF) position.
The safetyinterlock
systemwill automaticallyshutoff the engineif
the operatorleavesthe seat beforeengagingthe parkingbrake.
The safetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshutoff the engine
iftheoperatorleavesthe tractor'sseatwith the PTO(Blade
Engage)leverengaged,regardlessof whetherthe parkingbrake
isengaged.

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SETTING

Theenginewill automaticallyshut off if the PTO(BladeEngage)
leveris movedintothe engaged(ON)positionwith the shift lever
in Reverse.

IGNITION

SWITCH

The ignitionswitchis activatedto startthe engine.Insertkeyinto the
ignitionswitchand turnclockwiseto the STARTposition.Releasethe
key intothe ON positiononceenginehasfired. See Fig. 7.

THE CUTTING

HEIGHT

Select the heightpositionof the cuttingdeck by placingthe deck
lift leverin anyof the six differentcuttingheightnotcheson the
rightsideof the fender.

Keephandsand feet awayfrom the dischargeopeningof the cutting
deck.

Tostop theengine,turnthe ignitionkey counterclockwiseto the OFF
position.See Fig. 7.

STARTING

NEVER leavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysdisengage
PTO,moveshift leverintoneutralposition,set parkingbrake,stop
_engne and removekeyto preventun ntendedstartng.

THE ENGINE

Donot operatethe tractorif the interlocksystemis malfunctioning.
This systemwas designedfor yoursafetyand protection.
NOTE: Referto the Gasolineand Oil fill-up instructionsearlierin this
section.

iMPORTANT: Prior to operatingthetractor,referto both Safety
InterlockSwitchesand StartingThe Enginein the Operationsectionof
this manualfor furtherdetailedinstructions.

Insertthe tractorkey intothe ignitionswitch.

Placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin the disengaged(OFF)
position.
Engagethe tractor'sparkingbrake.

4.
Start

off

Activatethe chokecontrolby movingthethrottle/chokeleverall
the way up into thechoke position.
Turnthe ignitionkey clockwiseto the STARTposition.Afterthe
engine starts,releasethe key.It will returnto the ON(or Normal
Mowing)position.

DO NOT holdthe key in the STARTpositionfor longerthanten
secondsat a time. Doingso may causedamageto yourengine's
electricstarter.
6.

NOTE: Do NOTleavethe chokecontrolon whileoperatingthe tractor.
Doingso will resultin a "rich"fuel mixtureand cause theengineto run
poorly.

Figure 7

ENGAGING
To engage

THE PARKING
the parking

BRAKE

brake:

Fullydepressthe clutch-brakepedaland hold it downwith your
foot.

Movethe speedcontrolleverall the way downand intothe
parkingbrakeposition.

Releasethe clutch-brakepedalto allowthe parkingbraketo
engage.

To release
1.

the parking

After the enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontroland placethe
throttlecontrolin the FASTposition.

brake:

Depressthe clutch-brakepedal and movethe speedcontrol lever
outof the parkingbrakepositionand intoa desiredspeed.

STOPPING

THE ENGINE

1.
2.
3.

Shutengineoff and removethe key.Doingso will minimizethe
possibilityof havingyour lawn"browned"by hot exhaustfrom
yourtractor'srunningengine.
If unit stallswith speedcontrolin high speed,or if unitwill not operate
with speedcontrolleverin a low speedposition,proceedasfollows:
1. Placeshift leverin NEUTRAL.

If you strikea foreignobject,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark
plugwire(s) and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe
machinefor anydamage.Repairthe damagebeforerestartingand
operating

2.
3.

If the bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin
the disengaged(OFF)position.
Turnthe ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto the STOPposition.
Removethekey from the ignitionswitchto preventunintended
starting.

DRIVING

THE TRACTOR

Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstops.

5.
6.
7.

Depressclutch-brakepedal.
Placespeedcontrolleverin desiredposition.
Placeshift leverin either FORWARDor REVERSE,and follow
normaloperatingprocedures.

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Depressthe clutch-brakepedal to releasethe parkingbrakeand
thenlet the pedal up.

ON SLOPES

Mowup and down slopes,NEVERacross.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes.
Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,or otherhiddenobjects.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrass can hide
obstacles.

Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit) position.
Placethe shiftleverin eitherthe FORWARDor REVERSE
position.

Releasethe parkingbrakebydepressingthe clutch-brakepedal
and positioningthe speedcontrol leverin the desiredposition.

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Avoidturns whendrivingon a slope.If a turnmustbe made,turn
downthe slope.Turningup a slopegreatly increases
the chance
of a roll over.

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Avoidstoppingwhen drivingup a slope.If itis necessaryto stop
whiledrivingup a slope,start up smoothlyand carefullyto reduce
the possibilityof flippingthe tractoroverbackward.

ENGAGING

IMPORTANT: First-timeoperatorsshouldusespeedpositions1 or
2. Becomecompletelyfamiliarwith the tractor'soperationand controls
beforeoperatingthe tractorin higherspeedpositions.
5.
6.

Placespeedcontrolleverin highestspeedposition.
Releaseclutch-brakepedal fully.

Donot mowon inclineswith a slopeinexcessof 15degrees(a rise
of approximately2-1/2feet every 10feet).The tractorcouldoverturn
and cause seriousinjury.

IMPORTANT: DoNOT usethe shift leverto changethe directionof
travelwhenthe tractoris in motion.Alwaysusethe clutch-brakepedal
to bringthe tractorto a completestop beforeshifting.
4.

Restartengine.

3.
4.

Referto the SLOPEGAUGEinthe SafetyInstructionssectionof the
manualto helpdetermineslopeswhereyou may operatethis tractor
safely.

Alwayslookdownand behind beforeand whilebackingup to avoida
back-overaccident.

2.
3.

DRIVING

Do notleavethe seatof thetractorwithoutfirst placingthe PTO
(Blade Engage)leverin the disengaged(OFF) position,depressing
the brakepedal and engagingthe parkingbrake.If leavingthetractor
unattended,alsoturn the ignitionkey off and removethe key.

Placethe shift leverin neutral,
Engagethe parkingbrake,

THE BLADES

Engagingthe PTO(Blade Engage)transferspowerto the cuttingdeck
or other(separatelyavailable)attachments.Toengagethe blades,
proceedas follows:
1. Movethe throttle/chokecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)position.

Releaseclutch-brakepedal slowlyto put unit intomotion.
Thelawntractorisbroughtto a stop bydepressingthe clutchbrakepedal.

2.
3.

NOTE: Whenoperatingthe unitinitially,
therewill be little difference
betweenthe highesttwo speedsuntilafter the beltshaveseated
themselvesintothe pulleysduringthe break-inperiod.

Graspthe PTO(Blade Engage)leverand pivot it all the way
forwardinto theengaged(ON) position.
Keepthethrottleleverin the FAST(rabbit)positionfor the most
efficient useof the cuttingdeckor other(separatelyavailable)
attachments.

NOTE: Theenginewill automaticallyshutoff if the PTO(Blade
Engage)leveris movedintothe engaged(ON)positionwith the shift
leverin Reverse.

WARNING!Beforeleavingthe operator'spositionfor any reason,
disengagethe blades,placethe shift leverin neutral,engagethe
parkingbrake,shut engineoff and removethe key.
IMPORTANT: Whenstoppingthe tractorfor any reasonwhileon a
grasssurface,always:

MULCHING

HEADLIGHTS

A mulch kit is available
recirculating
The ultra-fine

as an attachment.

grass clippings
clippings

they act as a natural

repeatedly

are then forced

Mulching
beneath

is a process of

the cutting

deck.

back into the lawn where

fertilizer.

A mulchkit can be purchased.See the ReplacementParts& Attachmentssectionof this manualfor moreinformation.

USING THE DECK

LIFT LEVER

To raisethe cuttingdeck,movethe deck lift leverto the left,then place
itin the notchbest suitedfor yourapplication.Referto SettingThe
CuttingHeightearlier in this Operationsection.

MOWING

Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury,keepbystanders, helpers,childrenand pets at least 75 feet fromthe machine
[wh e t s n operaton. Stop roachne f anyoneenters thearea.
Thefollowinginformation
will be helpfulwhen usingthecuttingdeck
with yourtractor:

Planyour mowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialstoward
roads,sidewalks,bystandersand the like.Also, avoiddischarging
materialagainsta wallor obstructionwhich maycausedischarged
materialto ricochetback towardthe operator.
Do not mowat high groundspeed,especiallyifa mulch kit or
grasscollectorisinstalled.
Forbest resultsit isrecommendedthat the firsttwo lapsbe cut
with thedischargethrowntowardsthe center.Afterthe first two
laps, reversethe directionto throwthe dischargeto the outside
for the balanceof cutting.This willgive a betterappearanceto the
lawn.
Do notcut thegrass too short.Shortgrass invitesweedgrowth
and yellowsquicklyindry weather.
Mowingshouldalwaysbe donewith the engineat full throttle.
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Underheavierconditionsitmay be necessaryto go back overthe
cut area a secondtime to geta cleancut.
Do NOTattemptto mow heavybrushand weedsand extremely
tall grass.Yourtractorisdesignedto mowlawns,NOTclear
brush.
Keepthe bladessharpand replacethe bladeswhenworn. Refer
to CuttingBladesin the Servicesectionof this manualfor proper
blade sharpeninginstructions.

The lampsare ON wheneverthetractor'sengineis running.

The lampsturn OFFwhenthe ignitionkey ismovedto the STOP
position.

MAINTENANCE

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall
controlsand stoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustments
or repairs.

BeforeEachUse

Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes
serviceguidelinesonly.Use the ServiceLog columnto keeptrack
of completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearestParts&
Repair Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Check

Fingerguard

5.
6.

Clean
Clean

EngineOil

Change

Hood/Dash air vents

12. Clean
13. Clean

1.
2.

Engineoil level
Mufflerarea and controls

3.
In the FirstFive Hours
Every 10 Hours

10. Batteryterminals
11. Deckspindlesand idler
bracket
Every25 hours

SCHEDULE

15. Air filter'sprecleaner*
16. Air filter*
17. Midsteeringarms,pivot
shafts,and axles

14. Lubricate
20. Clean
21. Clean
22. Lubricate

18. Frontwheelbearings
19. Frontdeck wheels

23. Lubricate
24. Lubricate

Every50 hours

25. Engineoil
26. Muffler

27. Change
28. Check

Annually

29. Air filter

36.
37.
38.
39.

30. Air filter'spre-cleaner
31. Sparkplug
32. Air coolingsystem*
33. Fuelfilter
34. SteeringGears
35. RearWheels
BeforeStorage

Replace
Replace
Replace
Clean

40. Replace
41. Clean
42. Removeand greaseaxles

43. Hood/Dash air vents

50. Clean

44. Batteryterminals

51. Clean
52. Lubricate

45. Midsteeringarms,pivot
shafts,and axles
46. Frontwheelbearings
47. Frontdeckwheels

53. Lubricate
54. Lubricate

48. Deckspindlesand idler
bracket

55. Lubricate

49. Pedalpivot points

56. Lubricate

*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.

Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO
(BladeEngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engine
and removethe key to preventunintendedstarting.

If the enginehas beenrecentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand surroundingmetalsurfaceswill be hot and cancause burnsto the skin.
Exercisecautionto avoidburns.

ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

Checking

the Engine

Changing

Oil

Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification
SF,SG,SH, or SJ. Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto
theexpectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe chart below.
Althoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting
in cold weather,they will result in increasedoil consumptionwhen
usedabove32°E Checkyourengine oil level morefrequentlyto avoid
possibleenginedamagefrom runninglowon oil.
f

Colder_

32°F

D"-Warmer

With engine OFFbut still warm,disconnectsparkplug wireand
keep it awayfrom sparkplug.

2.
3.

Removethe oil fill cap/dipstickfrom theoil fill tube. See Figure9.
Turnthe steeringwheelall theway to the rightto betterexpose
the drain plug.
Clip theoil drain sleeve(packedwith this manual)ontothe oil
drain port. Routethe oppositeend of the sleeveintoan appropriate oil collectioncontainerwith a capacitygreatenoughto collect
the usedoil.

5.
Oil Viscosity Chart
6.
7.

2.
3.

Cleantheoil fill area of anydebris.
Removethe dipstickand wipe with a cleancloth.

4.
5.

Insertand tightendipstick.
Removethe dipstickand checkthe oil level.It shouldbe at the
Fullmark on the dipstick.See Figure10.

If low,add oil slowlyintothe engineoil fill. Do notoverfill.After
addingoil,wait one minuteand thenrecheckthe oil level.

Oil

5W20

Engine

The engineoil shouldbe changedin the first 5 hoursand thenevery
50 hoursor once a season.To changethe engineoil, proceedas
follows:

Figure9
Tocheckthe engineoil, proceedas follows:
1. Ensurethat the tractoris on a levelsurface.

Replaceand tightendipstick.

Removedrain plugand drainoil intoa suitablecontainerwith a
capacityof no less than64 oz.
Performsteps2 through4 in theoppositeorderafter oil has
finisheddraining.
Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil untilthe oil levelon the
dipstick readsFULL.Replacethe oil fill cap/dipstick.

Usedoil is a hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.
Do notdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwith your localauthorities or or contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME
fora list of safedisposal/
recyclingfacilities.
8.

Dipstick_

Oil Drain
Valve
Oil Drain
Sleeve
J

Figure10

Do not overfill.Overfillingwith oil maycause theengineto notstart,
hard starting,or engine smoking.If overthe FULLmarkon the
dipstick,drainoil to reduceoil levelto FULLmarkon dipstick.

Reconnectspark plug wire.

Fuel Filter

Air Cleaner

If filters,or coversare notinstalledcorrectlyseriousinjury or death
could resultfrom backfire.Do not attemptto startthe enginewith
them removed.

Gasolineand its vaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire
or explosioncan cause severeburnsor death.
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Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat,
and otherignitionsources.
Checkfuellines, tank,cap, and fittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor
leaks.Replaceif necessary.

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Beforereplacingthe fuel filter,drain the fueltank as per the
instructionsbelow.

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Do notdrain fuel whentheengine is hot. Allowtheengine
adequatetime to cool. Drainfuel intoan approvedcontainer
outdoors,awayfromopen flame.

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Donot use pressurizedair or solventsto cleanthe air cleaner
cartridge.
The air filter systemuses a cylindricalcartridge.This modelalso
includesa pre-cleanerthat can be washedand reused.

Drainany largevolumeof fuelfrom the tank by disconnectingthe
fuelline from the in-linefuel filter near theengine.
Removethefuel line from the In-lineside (sidetowardsthe fuel
tank) of thefuel filter.
Replacementparts mustbe the same and installedin the same
positionas the originalparts.

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Removethe fasteners(A) and the air filtercover (B). See Figure
12.

To removethe filter (C), lift the end of the filterand thenpull the
filter off the intake(D).

To loosendebris,gently tap thefilter on a hardsurface.If thefilter
isexcessivelydirty, replacewith a newfilter.
Installthe filter on the intake.Pushthe end of the filter intothe
baseas shown.Makesurefilter fits securelyin the base.
Installair filtercover and securewith fasteners.

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If fuelspills,wait until it evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
Beforereplacingthe fuel filter,drain the fueltank. Otherwise,fuel
can leakoutand causea fireor explosion.
To Drainthe fuel:
1.

Locatethefuel filter,which isroutedon the leftsideof theengine
betweenthefueltankand thecarburetor,and maybe attachedto
theenginewith a tie strap.Cutthetie strap,if present,thenpinch
thein-lineclampon thefuelfilterwith a pairof pliers,slidethe
clampup thefuelline. Pullthe fuellinefreefrom thefilterand place
theopenend of theline intoan approvedcontainerto drainthefuel.

Tochangethe fuel filter:
1. Use pliersto squeezethe tabs on the otherclamp (theout-line
sided the fuel filter),thenslide theclamp awayfrom thefuel filter.
Twistand pull the fuelline off of the fuelfilter.See Figure11.
2. Checkthefuel linesfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.
3.

Replacethefuel filter with an originalequipmentreplacement
filter.Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
to purchasethe originalequipment replacementfilter.
Securethe fuel lineswith the clamps.

Figure12

Clamp

Fuel
Line

Tab

Figure11

Spark
1.

LUBRICATION

Plug

Cleanareaaroundthe spark plug base.Do not sandblastspark
plug.Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wire brushing
and washingwith a commercialsolvent

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,alwaysdisengagePTO
(BladeEngageLever),move shiftleverinto neutralposition,set
parkingbrake,stop engineand removekeyto preventunintended
starting.

Removeand inspectthe spark plug.Checkgap to makesureit is
set at .030".See Figure13.

Electrode

Porcelain

Pivot Points

& Linkage

Lubricateall the pivot pointson the drivesystem,parkingbrakeand lift
linkageat least oncea seasonwith lightoil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheelsshouldbe removedfrom the axlesonce a season.
Lubricatethe axles and the rims wellwith an all-purposegreasebefore
re-installingthem.
Front Axles

.030 (.76 mm) gap

Eachend of thetractor'sfront pivotbar may be equippedwith a grease
fitting. Lubricatewith a greasegunafter every 25 hoursof tractor
operation.

Figure13
3.

Replacethe spark plug (Champion®RC12YC)oncea season.

Battery
The batteryissealedand ismaintenance-free.Acidlevelscannotbe
checked.

Muffler

•

Alwayskeepthe batterycablesand terminalscleanand free of
corrosivebuild-up.
After cleaningthe batteryand terminals,applya lightcoat of
petroleumjelly or greaseto bothterminals.

•

Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe positiveterminal
to preventshorting.

Temperatureof mufflerand nearbyengine areasmayexceed 150° F
(65°0).Avoidcontact with theseareas.
•

Inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replacement partsfor the mufflermustbe the sameand installedin the
same positionas the originalparts.

Clean

iMPORTANT: If removingthe batteryfor any reason,disconnectthe
NEGATIVE(Black) wirefrom its terminalfirst, followedby the POSITIVE (Red)wire. Whenre-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe
POSITIVE(Red)wireto its terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black) wire. Be certainthat the wiresare connectedto the correct
terminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe polarityand result in
damageto your engine'salternatingsystem.

Engine

•

Dailyor beforeevery use, cleangrass,chaffor accumulated
debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,and controlsclean.

•

Keeparea aroundand behindmufflerfreeof any combustible
debris.

•

Keepingenginecleanallows air movementaroundengine.

•

Engineparts shouldbe keptcleanto reducethe risk of overheating and ignitionof accumulateddebris.

Cleaning

Cleanthe batteryby removingitfrom the tractorand washingwith
a bakingsodaand watersolution.If necessary,scrape thebattery
terminalswith a wirebrushto removedeposits.Coat terminalsand
exposedwiringwith greaseor petroleumjellyto preventcorrosion.

Do notuse waterto cleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor dry cloth.
Carburetor
•

Battery

Failures

Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
Incorrectinitialactivation

Adjustment

Thecarburetoron this engineisnot adjustable.

•

Overcharging

•
•
•

Freezing
Undercharging
Corrodedconnections

Thesefailuresare NOTcoveredby yourtractor'swarranty.

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK

Anyfuel or oil spilledon the machineshouldbe wipedoff promptly.Do
NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthecoolingfins of the engine
or on anyotherpart of the machine.
IMPORTANT: The useof a pressurewasherto cleanyour tractoris
NOT recommended.It maycause damageto electricalcomponents,
spindles,pulleys,bearingsor theengine.

Measurethedistancefromthe front of the bladetip to theground
and the rearof the bladetip tothe ground.Thefirst measurementtaken shouldbe between1A"and 3A"less thanthe second
measurement.Determinetheapproximatedistancenecessaryfor
properadjustmentand proceed,if necessary,to the next step.
Locatethe flangelock nut on the front sideof the stabilizer
bracket.See Fig. 15.
•
•

A screwplugcan be foundon yourtractor'sdeck surfaceas seenin
Fig. 14.This plug can be replacedwith a waterport to be usedas part
of a separately-available
deck wash system.
The DeckWash SystemTM is used to rinsegrassclippingsfrom the
deck'sundersideand preventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals.

Tightenthe flangelock nutto raisethe frontof the deck;
Loosentheflangelock nutto lowerthe front of thedeck.

NOTE: A deckwash systemcan be purchasedthroughthe retail
locationin which you purchasedthis tractor.For moreinformation,call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
f

Figure15
Side to Side
If the cuttingdeck appearsto be mowingunevenly,a sideto side
adjustmentcan be performed.Adjust if necessaryas follows:
1.

With the tractorparkedon a firm, levelsurface,placethe deck lift
leverin the secondfromthe top notch (secondhighestposition)
and rotatebothbladesso thatthey are perpendicularwith the
tractor.

Measurethedistancefromthe outsideof the left bladetip to the
groundand the distancefrom the outsideof the rightblade tip to
the ground.Bothmeasurementstaken shouldbe equal.If they're
not, proceedto the next step.

Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hex capscrewon the left deck
hangerbracket.See Fig. 16.
Balancethe deck by usinga wrenchto turnthe adjustmentgear
(foundimmediatelybehindthe hex cap screwjust loosened)
clockwise/upor counterclockwise/down.Thedeck is properly
balancedwhenboth bladetip measurementstakenearlier are
equal.
Retightenthe hexcap screwon the left deck hangerbracketwhen
properadjustmentis achieved.

Figure14

ADJUSTMENTS

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhilethe engine is running,
exceptwherespecifiedin theoperator'smanual.
Leveling

the Deck

NOTE: Checkthe tractor'stire pressurebeforeperforminganydeck
levelingadjustments.Referto Tires in theService sectionof this
manualfor moreinformationregardingtire pressure.
Front To Rear
5.

Thefront of the cuttingdeck is supportedbya stabilizerbar that can
be adjustedto levelthe deckfrom front to rear.Thefront of the deck
shouldbe between1A-inchand3A-inchlowerthanthe rear of the deck.
Adjustif necessaryas follows:
1.

With thetractorparkedon a firm,levelsurface,placethe lever
for liftingthe platformon the secondto the top notch(second
highestposition)and rotatethe bladeas close as possibleto the
dischargechannelthat is parallelto thetractor.

Hex Cap Screw
.J
Figure17
Lookingat thecuttingdeck from the left side of thetractor,locate
the bow-tiepin that securesthe deck support rod on the rear
left sideof the deck. See Fig. 18.Removethe bow-tiepin that
securesthe deck support rod,and carefullyremovethe deck
supportfrom the deck lift arm.

Figure16
Seat Adjustment
Referto the Assemblysectionof this manualfor seat adjustment
instructions.
Parking

Brake

Adjustment
f

Neverattemptto adjustthebrakeswhiletheengineis running.Always
disengagePTO(bladeengage)lever,moveshiftleverintoneutral
3osifion,stopengineand removekey to preventunintendedstarting.

Bow-Tie Clip

the tractordoesnot cometo a completestopwhenthe brakepedal
is completelydepressed,or if the tractor'srearwheelscan roll with the
parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis in needof adjustment.Contactthe
nearest Sears Service Center to haveyour brakesproperlyadjusted.
To locatethe nearest Parts& Repair Service Centeror to schedule
service, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CUTTING

DECK REMOVAL

To remove

the cutting

/
1.
2.
3.

deck,

proceed

as follows:

Placethe PTO(Blade Engage) leverin the disengaged(OFF)
position and engagetheparkingbrake.
Lowerthe deck by movingthe deck lift lever intothe bottom
notch on the rightfender.

Removethe self-tappingscrew(A) that securesthe belt-keeper
rod from aroundthetractor's PTOpulley,then removethe belt
keeperrod (B). See Fig. 17.

Figure18
6.

NOTE: Makea mentalnotewhat holethe otherend of the belt-keeper
rod is insertedin for reinstallationpurposes.
4.

Removethe belt(C) from aroundthe tractor'sPTOpulley.See
Fig. 17.

Avoidpinchinginjuries.Neverplaceyour fingerson the idler springor
betweenthe belt and a pulleywhile removingthe belt.

Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside.

NOTE: Thebow-tieclips shouldbe re-installedfrom the topdown.
7.

Movethedeck lift leverintothe top notchon the rightfenderto
raisethedeck lift arms up and out of the way.

Removethebow-tiecotter pin securingthe deck stabilizerrod to
the deck.Slide thedeck lift rod from the mountingbracketon the
deck as seenin Fig. 19.

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The recommended

operating

tire pressure

is:

Approximately10 psifor the reartires
Approximately14psi for thefront tires

IMPORTANT: Referto the tire sidewallfor exacttire manufacturer's
recommendedor maximumpsi. Donot overinfiate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cuttingdeckto mowunevenly.
BATTERY
CaliforniaProposition65 WARNING!Batteryposts,terminals,and
relatedaccessoriescontainlead and lead compounds,chemicals
knownto the Stateof Californiato causecancerand reproductive
harm.Washhandsafter handling.

If removingthe battery,disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire
from itsterminalfirst, followedbythe POSFIVE(Red)wire. When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wireto
ts termna f rst,fo owedby the NEGATVE (Back) w re.

JUMP STARTING

Neverjump starta damagedor frozenbattery.Be certainthe vehicles
do nottouch,and ignitions
are off. Do notallowcable clampsto
touch.

Figure19
.

Carefullyremovethe PTOcablefrom the rearof the cuttingdeck
by removingthe bow-tiecotter pin which securesit. Removethe
springfromthe deck idler bracket.See Fig.20.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Connectpositive(+)cableto positivepost (+)of yourtractor's
dischargedbattery.
Connectthe otherend of the cableto the(positive+)post of the
jumperbattery.
Connectthe secondcable (negative-) to the otherpostof the
jumperbattery.
Connectthe otherend of the negativecableto the engineblock of
the tractor,awayfromthe battery.Attachto an unpaintedpartto
assurea good connection.

If thejumper batteryis installedon a vehicle (i.e.car, truck), do NOT
start the vehicle'senginewhenjump startingyourtractor.
5.
6.

Startthe tractor(as instructedearlierin this sectionof this
manual).
Setthe tractor'sparkingbrakebeforeremovingthejumpercables,
in reverseorder of connection.

CHARGING

Figure20

Batteriesgive off an explosivegas whilecharging.Chargethe battery
in a wellventilatedareaand keepawayfrom an openflame or pilot
light as on a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryeror
othergas appliances.

10. Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (from theleft side)out from
underneaththe tractor.

TIRES
Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,useonlya chargerdesignedfor I
Neverexceedthemaximuminflation
pressureshownon the sidewall
of tire.

12Vlead-acidbatteries.Readyourbatterycharger
_s Owner'sManualI
prior to chargingyourtractors battery.Alwaysfollowits instructions I
_andheed ts warnngs.
J

If your tractorhasnot been putinto usefor an extendedperiodof time,
chargethe batteryas follows:
1. Setyour batterychargerto delivera max of 10amperes.

If your batterychargeris automatic,chargethe batteryuntilthe
chargerindicatesthat chargingis complete.If the chargeris not
automatic,chargefor no fewerthaneight hours.

FUSE

Removethe hexflangenut that securesthe bladeto the spindle
assembly.See Fig.21.
To properlysharpenthecutting blades,removeequalamounts
of metalfrom bothendsof the bladesalongthe cuttingedges,
parallelto the trailingedge,at a 250.to 300angle.Alwaysgrind
eachcuttingblade edge equallyto maintainproperblade balance.
See Fig.22.

One 20 AMPfuse is installedin yourtractor'swiring harnessto protect
thetractor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecausedby excessive
amperage.
If the electricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor'senginewill
notcrank,first checkto be certain that the fuse hasnot blown.It can
be foundat the rear of the unit, underneaththe fenderlocatedby the
battery.

Alwaysusea fuse with the sameamperagecapacityfor replacement.

CUTTING

BLADES

Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe
cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyourhands
_byusng heavyg oves whengraspng the bade.
Figure 22

Periodicallyinspectthe bladeand/or spindleforcracksor damage,
especiallyafter you'vestrucka foreignobject. Donot operatethe
machineuntil damagedcomponentsare replaced.

If the cuttingedgeof the bladehas previouslybeen sharpened,or if
any metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith new ones.

To removetheblades, proceedas follows.
1.

Removethe deck from beneaththe tractor,(referto CuttingDeck
Removalearlier in this section)thengently flip thedeck overto
exposeits underside.
Placea blockof wood betweenthe centerdeck housingbaffle
and the cuttingbladeto act asa stabilizer.
See Fig. 21.

A poorlybalancedbladewill causeexcessivevibration,maycause
damageto thetractorand/or resultin personalinjury.
5.

Testthe blade'sbalanceusinga blade balancer.Grindmetalfrom
the heavy sideuntil it balancesevenly.

NOTE: Whenreplacingthe blade,be sureto installthe bladewith the
side of the blade marked"Bottom" (or with a partnumberstampedin
it) facingthe groundwhenthe moweris in the operatingposition.

Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe bladespindlehexflangenut to
between70 Ibs-ft and 90 Ibs-ft.

CHANGING

THE DECK BELT

Be sureto shut the engineoff, removeignitionkey,disconnectthe
sparkplug wire(s)and groundagainstthe engineto preventunintendedstartingbeforeremovingthe belt.

All belts on yourtractorare subjectto wearand shouldbe replacedif
any signsof wear are present.

J
Figure21

iMPORTANT: The V-beltfoundon yourtractoris speciallydesigned
to engageand disengagesafely.A substitute(non-OEM)V-beltcan
be dangerousby notdisengagingcompletely.Fora properworking
machine,useidenticalequipmentbelts as listedin the parts pagesof
this Operator'sManual.

11. Whileholdingthe belt and pulleytogether,rotatethe pulleyto the
Idt. Continueholdingand rotatingthe pulleyand belt untilthe belt
isfully rolledintothe PTOpulley.

PARKING

Tochangeor replacethedeck belt on yourtractor,proceedas follows:
1. Removethedeck as instructedearlier in this section.
2.
3.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Removethebelt coversfrom the spindlepulleysby removingthe
hexscrewsthat fastenthe coversto the deck.See Fig. 23.
It mayalso be necessaryto loosenthe hex nutson thedeck idler
pulleysto getthe belt off of the pulleyand aroundthe belt guard.
After looseningthe deck idler pulleys,rotatethe belt guideout of
the wayon the left idler pulleyto removethe belt.

BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT

Neverattempttoadjustthe brakeswhilethe engineis running.Always
disengagePTO(BladeEngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutral
3osition,stopengineand removekeyto preventunintendedstarting.
If the tractordoesnotcome to a completestop whentheclutch-brake
pedalis completelydepressed,or if the tractor'srearwheelscan roll
with the parkingbrakeapplied,thebrakeis in need of adjustment.
Contactthe nearest Parts & Repair Service Center to haveyour
brakesserviced.

Carefullyremovethe deck beltfrom aroundthe two spindle
pulleysand thetwo deck idler pulleys.See Fig.23.
Toplacethe newbelt, begin by routingthe beltaroundthe two
outerspindlepulleysas shownin Fig. 23.

To locatethe nearest Parts& RepairService Centeror to schedule
service,contact1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CHANGING
BELT

Thenroutethe beltaroundthe two deck idler pulleysas shownin
Fig. 23.
Retightenthe belt keeperrod loosenedearlier.
Remountthe beltguardsremovedearlier.

THE TRANSMISSION

DRIVE

NOTE: Severalcomponentsmustbe removedand specialtools (i.e.
air/impactwrench)in orderto changethetractor'sdrivebelt. Contact
the nearest Parts & Repair Service Center to haveyourtransmissiondrivebelt serviced.

Re-installthe deck,makingsurethe belt remainsroutedaround
the pulleysas instructed.Thecompletebelt routingis shownin
Fig. 23.
10. Pull the rightsideof thebelt, and placethe narrowV sideof the
belt intothe PTOpulley.

To locatethe nearest Parts& RepairService Centeror to schedule
service,contact1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This portion of the
belt routes around
the PTO Pulley

Figure 23

Neverstorelawntractorwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly
ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark,
or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas
appliance.

PREPARING

THE ENGINE

DRAINING

IMPORTANT:Fuelleft in the fueltank duringwarmweatherdeterioratesand willcause seriousstartingproblems.
To preventgumdepositsfrom forminginsidethe engine'scarburetor
and causingpossiblemalfunctionof theengine,the fuelsystemmust
be eithercompletelyemptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a
stabilizerto preventdeterioration.
1. If usinga fuel stabilizer:
a.

Readthe productmanufacturer'sinstructionsand recommendations.

Add to clean, freshgasolinethe correctamountof stabilizer
for the capacityof the fuelsystem.
Fillthe fueltank with treatedfuel and run the enginefor 2-3
minutesto get stabilizedfuel intothe carburetor.

c.
2.

Reconnectthe fuel line and run the engineuntilit startsto
falter,thenusethe choke to keepthe enginerunninguntilall
fuel in the carburetorhas beenexhausted.

Disconnectthefuel line and drain any remaininggasoline
from the system.

Gasolineis a toxic substance.Disposeof gasolineproperly.Contact
yourlocalauthoritiesforapproveddisposalmethods.
3.

Locatethe fuel filter,which is locatedon theleft sideof the
engine,and may be attachedto the enginewith a tie strap.

Cut the tie strap,if present,then pinchthe in-lineclamp on the
fuel filter with a pairof pliers,slidethe clamp up the fuel line.
Pullthe fuel line freefrom the filterand placetheopen end of the
line intoan approvedcontainerto drain the fuel.

PREPARING

Gasolineis extremelyflammableand can be explosiveundercertain
conditions.Draingasolinebeforestoringthe equipmentfor extended
periods.Drainfuel onlyinto an approvedcontaineroutdoors,away
from an openflame.Allowengineto cool. Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipes, and othersourcesof ignitionprior to drainingfuel.
Storegasolinein an approvedcontainerin safe location.
c.

If emptyingthe fuel system:
a. Donot drainfuel whenthe engineis hot. Allowthe engine
adequatetime to cool. Drainfuelinto an approvedcontainer
outdoors,awayfrom open flame.
b. Drainany largevolumeof fuel from thetank by disconnecting the fuel line from the in-linefuel filter nearthe engine.
See the completeinstructionsfor DrainingThe Fuellaterin
this section.

Removethe sparkplug and pour one (1) ounceof engineoil
throughthe sparkplug hole intothe cylinder.Crankthe engine
severaltimesto distributethe oil. Replacethe spark plug.

THE FUEL

THE LAWN TRACTOR

Cleanand lubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubrication instructions.

2.
3.

Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstore nextto corrosive
materials,such as fertilizer.

Enginefails to start

1.
2.

PTO/BladeEngageleverengaged.
Parkingbrakenotengaged.

1.
2.

Placeleverin disengaged(OFF) position.
Engageparkingbrake.

3.
4.

Connectwire(s) to sparkplug(s).
PlaceThrottle/Chokeleverintothe FASTposition.

Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected.
Throttle/Chokecontrollevernot in correct
startingposition.
Chokenotactivated

MovetheThrottle/Chokeleverintothe Choke
position.

6.
7.

Fueltank empty,or stale fuel.
Blockedfuel line.

6.
7.

Filltank with clean,fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
Replacethe fuel line and replacefuel filter.

8.
9.

Faultysparkplug(s).
Engineflooded.

8.
9.

Clean,adjustgap or replaceplug(s).
Crankenginewith throttlein FASTposition.

10. BlownFuse(s)

10. ReplaceFuse(s)

Unit runningwith CHOKEactivated.

Deactivatethe CHOKE.

2.
3.

Sparkplugwire(s) loose.
Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.

2.
3.

Connectsparkplug wire(s).
Replacethe fuel line;fill tank with clean,fresh
gasolineand replacefuel filter.

4.
5.

Ventin gas cap plugged.
Wateror dirt in fuel system.

4.
5.

Clearvent or replacecap if damaged.
Drainfuel tank. Refillwith clean,fresh gasoline.

Dirtyair cleaner.

Replaceair cleanerpaper elementor cleanfoam
pre-cleaner,if equipped.

1.
2.

Engineoil levellow.
Air flow restricted.

1.
2.

Fillcrankcasewith properamountand weightof oil.

Enginehesitatesat high RPM

Sparkpluggaptoo close.

Removespark plug and resetthe gap.

Engineidles rough

Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gap too wide.

Replacespark plug.Set pluggap.

Dirtyair cleaner.

Replaceair cleanerelementand/orcleanprecleaner.

Cuttingblade looseor unbalanced.

Tighten bladeand spindle.

Damagedor bent cuttingblade.

Replaceblade.

1.
2.

Enginespeedtoo low.
Wetgrass.

1.
2.

Placethrottlein FAST(rabbit)position.
Do notmulchwhen grassis wet.

Excessivelyhigh grass.

Dullblade.

Mowonceat a highcuttingheight,then mowagain
at desiredheightor makea narrowercuttingswath.
Sharpenor replaceblade.

1.
2.

Decknot leveledproperly.
Dullblade.

1.
2.

Performside-to-sidedeck adjustment.
Sharpenor replaceblade.

Uneventire pressure.

Checktire pressurein all four tires.

Enginerunserratically

Engineoverheats

Excessivevibration

Mowerwill not mulchgrass

Unevencut

Cleangrass clippingsand debrisfrom aroundthe
engine'scoolingfins and housing.

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Model

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Craftsman

Ref.
No,

Model

247.288812

Part No.

Description

Ref.
No,

Part No.

Description

925-1649

BulbSocket

750-04465C

FlangeSpacer

683-04619A-4043

HoodAssembly

783-04903

Speed latch

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18 x .750

710-0604A

Self-TapScrew,5/16-18

710-0599

HexWasherScrew,1/4-20x .500

710-05108

HexScrew,1/4 x .750

712-0292

Tin Clip Nut, 1/4-20

712-04063

Nut, HexFlangeLock,5/16-18

710-0751

HexScrew,1/4-20x .620

731-04945

SteeringSupport

710-05108

Screw,1/4 x .750

783-04873B-0637

Dash

712-04064

Nut,HexFlangeInsert Lock,1/4-20

747-05371

FuelTankSupport Rod

931-07668

Grill

747-05326

Dashsupport Rod

731-07458

HeadlightLens,RH

747-04430

SpeedSelectorControl Rod

731-07459

HeadlightLens,LH

951-04304

1.36GallonFuelTank

951-12179A

FuelCap

731-07460A

DashCollar

731-07711A

HoodScoop,LH

783-07083-0637

GasTankSupport Bracket

731-07712A

HoodScoop,RH

731-05265

Choke Plug

735-0271A

Bumper

746-04364

Throttle/ChokeAssembly

925-04659

KeySwitchModule

738-04091A

ShoulderScrew,5/16-18

783-05327B-0637

LeftSupport PivotBracket

625-04124

Key(2 pack)

783-05328A-0637

RightSupportPivotBracket

725-0157

CableTie

783-06598-4043

LowerGrill

925-0963

HeadlightBulb

726-04072A

RatchetClip: .250x .500

783-06610-0637

LowerGrillBracket

983-04503

Speed Selector,7-Speed

936-0463

FlatWasher,.25 x .630x .0515

710-05070

Self-TapScrew,1/4-20

735-04081

RubberGrommet

710-3144

HexHeadScrew,3/8-16

751-12118

FuelRolloverValve

751-12089

VentHose

710-1652

Hex Washer Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

711-0736

Ferrule,1/4-20x 1.00

712-04065

Nut,HexFlangeInsert Lock,3/8-16

714-04040

Cotter Pin

777X44366

Headlight Reflector LH (NotShown)

783-06823

Speed LatchSupportTab

777X44365

Headlight Reflector RH(NotShown)

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Model

247.288812

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No.
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IViodel 247.288812

Part No.
683-04155A-0637

Description

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Description

Shaft, Lift

756-04196A

EngagementPulley

747-04857

Belt KeeperRodAssembly

712-04065

Nut, HexFlangeInsertLock, 3/8-16

714-04040

Bow-TiePin,91, RH

710-04484

Screw,Hd.Tapp,5/16-18x .75

716-0106A

E-ring,.625Shaft

683-04195-0637

SupportBracketAssembly

720-0311

Grip,Handle

683-04649-0637

Rider FrameAssembly

710-0134

CarriageScrew,1/4-20x .62

732-04225

Spring,Lift HandleTorsion

738-04130

Bolt, Shoulder,.625x .175:3/8-16

710-3008

Screw,Hx. Hd.,5/16-18x .75

941-0225

Bearing,HexFlange,

712-04063

Nut, HexFlangeInsert Lock,5/16-18

747-05296

Handle,Lift

712-04064

Nut, HexFlangeInsert Lock, 1/4-20

912-0429

HexlockNut,5/16-18

747-04393

Lift Rod,13.68

783-04494C-0637

Arm, DeckLift RH

732-04035

Spring,Compress.,1.28x 3.125

783-04711C-0637

Arm, DeckLift LH

736-0173

FlatWasher,.28 x .74 x .063

647-04096-0637

PTOHandleAssembly

783-04548D-0637

SeatBracketFrame

783-04637-0637

RunningBoardBracket

12
13

710-04608

Screw,Hx. Hd.,7/16-20x 3.25

710-0599

Screw,Hd.Tapp,1/4-20x .5

783-04753-0637

FrameSupportBracket

714-04040

Click Pin

783-04869A-0637

BatteryBracket

720-04049A

HandleGrip

783-05389A-0637

FrameBraceBracket

925-1707D

Battery

732-04276A

PTOSpring,Extension

936-0171

Washer,Flat,7/16

738-1132

Screw,Shoulder,.250x .150

736-0322

Washer,Fiat, .450x .250x .164

712-0271

Nut,Sems, 1/4-20

738-04237A

ShoulderScrew,#10-32x .500

683-04448-0637

BatteryRod

741-04119A

PTOBearing

725-04363

InterlockSwitch

946-04173C

DeckEngagementCable

936-0300

FlatWasher,.406x .875x .059

725-04439

12v.Solenoid

Craftsman

Model 247.288812

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Ref,
No.

IViodel 247.288812

Part No.

Description

Ref,
No.

Part No,

Description

617-04094

GearAssembly,Steering

683-0128B-0637

PivotBarAxle Assembly

710-0643

Screw,5/16-18,1.00,Gr5,Lock

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18,0.750

710-1309

Screw,Mach,5/16-18,0.750

712-04065

Nut, FlangeLock, 3/8-16,GrF

710-0514

HexHead Screw,3/8-16x 1.00

714-0162

Pin, Cotter,5/32, 1.25

710-3180

Screw,5/16-18,1.75,Gr5

914-0474

Pin, Cotter,1/8 x 0.75

736-0341

PushCap,3/4

912-0214

Nut,Jam Lock,3/8-24

912-0240

Nut,Jam,7/16-20,Gr2

731-04057A

AxleCap

712-04063

Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Grf

736-04228A

Washer,Flat,.781x 1.59

712-04065

Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Grf

738-04128

Screw,Shlder,.500x 2.380,3/8-16

741-0660A

FlangeBearing

923-0448A

BallJoint,7/16-20,Lock

736-0242

Washer,Bell, .340x .872x .060

747-04299A

Tie Rod

931-0484A

HubCap

783-05326B-0637

PivotBar Bracket

738-04141

ShoulderScrew,5/16-18

938-04007A-0637

AxleAssemblyLH

638-04008P

AxleAssemblyRH

738-04162A

ShoulderSpacer,.8840 x.190

738-0919A

SteeringShaft,5/8 Splinex 21.86

631-04028

SteeringWheel,StandardGrip

941-04124

Bearing,Flange,Hex5/8

731-06825

Cap,SteeringWheel (Crafts.logo)

747-05385

DragLink,Steering

634-04325-0961

WheelAssembly

934-04081-4042

Rim

948-0389

Cap, 1.25x .16

748-04065-0637

Steering,Block

734-04240A

Tire, 15 x 6 x 6 Sq. Shoulder

748-04068

Spacer,.710ID x .125OD x .56

934-0255

ValveStem

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288812

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288812

Ref.
No,

Part No.

Description

710-0227

Screw,8-18 x .500

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18x .750

712-04063

FlangeLockNut, 5/16-18

720-04061

Knob,3/8-16x .875

925-1303

OuterSeat Spring

725-1439

InnerSeatSpring

726-0278

InsulatorBossPlate

726-0279

InsulatorPlate

732-1184

ExtensionSpring

936-0108

FiatWasher,.510x .750x .033

736-0242

FlatWasher,.340x .872x .060

938-0296

ShoulderScrew,5/16-18x .437x .268

783-0209D

Lift SeatBracket

783-04081D-0637

Seat PivotBracket

783-1489D-0637

Seat MountingBracket

757-04124

Low BackSeat

710-05070

Screw,1/4-20x .500

710-0599

ScrewPanTorxHead,1/4-20x .500

731-04591A

Cup Holder

783-04587D-4043

Fender

783-04843-0637

Lift AdjusterBracket

723-04026

AbrasiveFoot Pad,LH

723-04025

AbrasiveFoot Pad,RH

710-0134

CarriageScrew,.62:1/4-20

732-04035

Spring,Compress.,1.28x 3.125

Craftsman IViodel

247.288812

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288812

Ref.

Description

Part No.

683-04549-0637

MufflerShieldAssembly

710-0227

Screw,AB #8-180.500

710-04683

TapScrew,3/8-16 1.000

710-0642

TapScrew,1/4-200.750

710-1314A

Screw,SocketHead,5/16-18 x .750

712-0271

Sems Nut, 1/4-20

BS-692236

ExhaustGasket

725-0157

CableTie,3/16 X .05 X 7.4

726-0205

HoseClamp,.490 Dia.

731-05628

Oil DrainSleeve

751-10349

LowPermeationFuelHose,1/4

751-10448C

BriggsSingleMuffler

751-11053

LongMufflerDeflector

31C707-3346-G6

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IViodel 247.288812

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IViodel 247.288812

Part No.

Description

Ref.
No,

Part No.

Description

918-04566

TransmissionDriveAssembly

747-05188

BrakeRod

647-04034C-0637

PedalAssembly

747-05244

Shift Rod

647-04266

Shaft LeverAssembly

738-04237A

ShoulderScrew,#10-32x .500

710-0227

Screw,8-18:0.500

750-0566A

Spacer,.260 x .375x 1.030LG

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18 x .750

750-0802

Spacer,.640 ID x .76 OD x 2.63

710-0599

Screw,1/4-20x 0.500

954-04249A

V Belt, 5L: 70.90 POLY

710-0604A

Screw,5/16-18 x 0.625

954-0241A

V Belt, 5L: 35.25 POLY

710-0809

Screw,1/4-20x 1.250

956-04002

Trans.Pulley

710-0176

HexScrew,5/16-18x 2.75

783-04536B-0637

PedalSupportBracket

710-3008

HexScrew,5/16-18x .75

783-04595A

ShaftAdjustBracket

911-04075A

Ferrule,3/8-24X .375DIA.

956-04015A

VariableSpeed PulleyAssembly

712-04063

FlangelockNut, 5/16-18

683-04206

BracketAssembly

712-0700

FlangeNut, 9/16-18

710-0627

HexScrew,5/16-24x .750

914-0209

Cotter Pin INT-.125DIA

710-0778

Screw,1/4-20x 1.500

714-04040

Bow-TieCotter Pin

718-04261

BearingCup

718-04407

PulleyHub,5/8 SPLINE

736-0362

FlatWasher,.330x 1.25x .06:HT

720-04028

Shift Knob

941-0600

Ball Bearing,17x 40 x 12

725-0157

CableTie

683-04176A

TransmissionBracketAssembly

725-1644

Short SpringSwitch

683-04207

Idler BracketAssembly

726-0214

PushCap, 5/8

710-0347

HexScrew,3/8-16x 1.75

710-1260A

Screw,5/16-18x 0.750

926-0320

PlateInsulatorNut

731-04602

Sleeve,.758x .821x 3.3125

712-04065

FlangeLockNut, 3/8-16

731-04604

Sleeve,.758x .821x 2.4375

938-0347

ShoulderSpacer,.625ID x .169

731-06894

Shift BearingPlate

756-04325

Idler Pulley

732-04306

Spring Extension,.80 OD x 3.28LG

725-04363

SwitchInterlock

732-04488

Spring Extension,.38 OD x 3.25LG

17962

PlateSwitch

732-04746

Spring Extension,.94 OD x 6.75LG

634-04324

WheelAssembly,20 x 8 x 8

732-0716D

Spring Extension,.59 OD x 4.00LG

634-04369-4042

RimAssembly

934-0255

ValveStem

735-0239

FootPad,4.0 LONG

736-0242

BellWasher,.340x .872x .060

734-04241

Tire, 20 x 8 x 8 Rd.Sh.

747-04969

Belt KeeperRod

725-04567G

WiringHarness(Not Shown)

747-05186

VariableSpeedControl Rod

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IViodel 247.288812

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No,

IViodel 247.288812

Part No.

Description

Ref.
NO,

Part No.

Description

918-04822A

SpindlePulleyAssembly

936-0344

FlatWasher,.385x 1.0 x .030

683-0254B-0637

DeckHangerBracketAssembly

736-0362

FlatWasher,.330x 1.25x .06

710-0642

Screw,1/4-20x .750

738-04146

Bolt Plug,M16x 1.5

983-04511

BrakeAssembly

738-04162A

ShoulderSpacer,.8840x .190

983-04525

BrakeAssembly

942-04308

CuttingBlade,21.23":2 in 1

983-04570-0637

Deck

747-05105B

BrakeControlRod

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18x .750

747-05141A

DeckLift Rod

710-3005

Screw,3/8-16x 1.25

747-05323

Belt KeeperRod

710-0528

HexScrew,5/16-18 x 1.25

748-04272

ShoulderSpacer

710-0599

Screw,1/4-20x .500

748-04069

DeckLift PivotCup

750-04936

Spacer,.792x 1.060x 1.860

956-1227

DeckPulley,6.3 dia.

710-3144

HexHeadScrew,3/8-16

936-3039

FlatWasher,.406x 1.50x .105

710-3178

CarriageBolt, 3/8-16x .75

954-04060B

V-TypeBelt, 96.5

712-0229

PushNut,3/8

756-04129B

Idler Pulley,4.25Diameter

712-04063

FlangelockNut, 5/16-18

783-05946

Idler PivotBracket

712-04065

FlangelockNut, 3/8-16

783-06243-0637

DeckCableEngagementBracket

712-0417A

FlangeNut, 5/8-18

783-06368A-0637

Belt PulleyGuard

712-04243

FlangelockNut, 1/2-13

783-06424A-0637

DeckBelt Cover

912-0641

HexNut,M16- 1.5

783-06643-0637

DeckSupportBracket

714-04043

CotterPin, Bow-Tie

631-04288

ChuteDeflectorAssembly

917-04074

DeckAdjusterGear

711-04847B

Hinge Pin

932-0384

ExtensionSpring,.62 x 6.12

732-04372

TorsionSpring,.44 x 2.0

783-06074A

ChuteBracket

732-04840

TorsionSpring,1.0 x 1.17

936-0119

LockWasher,5/16

936-0351

FlatWasher,.760x 1.50

736-0187

FiatWasher,.64x 1.24x .06

738-1186A

SpindleShaft

736-0225

FlatWasher,.5/8Int.Tth.

941-0919A

Ball Bearing,.787x 1.85x .551

736-0262

FiatWasher,.385x .870x .092

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Engine

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