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Operator's Manual

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LAW

TRACTOR

19 HR* 46" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.20383
, EspaSol,

p. 34

differently
from
built engines.
Before operates
you start the
his product
haspreviously
a low emission
engine which
engine, read and understand this manual.

iMPORTANT:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and instructions before
operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions
about this product, call:

1-888-331-4569
Craftsman

Customer

Help Line

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com
* The power rating as declared by the engine manufacturer
is the
average gross power output at the specified RPM of a typical
production engine for the engine model measured using SAE
Standards for engine gross power. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer
for detaits.

586070227

Rev. 4

* La potencia nominal declarada per el fabricante del motor es la
salida media de potencia bruta a las RPM especificadas
de un
motor de serie tipico para el modelo de motor, medida segt_n
las normas SAE sobre potencia bruta de moton
Para mas
informaci6n, consulte al fabricante del motor.

Warranty ..................................................
Safety Rules ............................................
Product Specifications .............................
Assembty/Pre-Operation
.........................
Operation .................................................
Maintenance Schedule ..........................

CRAFTSMAN

Maintenance ..........................................
16
Service and Adjustments ....................... 21
Storage ..................................................
28
Troubleshooting ..................................... 29
Sears Service ......................... Back Cover

2
3
6
7
9
16

FULL WARRANTY

FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase,
all non-expendable
parts of this riding equipment
are
warranted
against any defects in material or workmanship.
A defective non-expendable
part will receive
free in-home repair or replacement
if repair is unavailable.
BATTERY

LIMITED

WARRANTY

FOR 90 DAYS from the date of purchase,
the battery (an expendable
part) of this riding equipment
is
warranted
against any defects in material or workmanship.
A new battery will be supplied free of charge.
You are responsible
for the labor cost of battery installation.
ADDITIONAL
LIMITED WARRANTmES
In the following
additional
warranties,
you are
the second year from the date of purchase.

responsible

for the labor

cost of part installation

FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, the frame of this riding equipment
defects in material or workmanship.
A new frame will be supplied free of charge.

after

is warranted

against

any

FOR TEN YEARS from the date of purchase, the front axle of this riding equipment
is warranted
defects in material or workmanship.
A new front axle will be supplied free of charge.

against

any

FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED by the original owner after the tenth year from the date of purchase, the
cast iron front axle (if equipped)
of this riding equipment
is warranted
against any defects in material or
workmanship.
With proof of purchase,
a new cast iron front axle will be supplied free of charge.
WARRANTY

SERVICE

For warranty coverage
details to obtain
page: www.craftsman.com/warranty

free

In all cases above, if part repair or replacement
charge with the same or an equivalent model.

repair or replacement,
is impossible,

the riding

All of the above warranty coverage is void if this riding equipment
services or if rented to another person.
This warranty
include:

covers

ONLY

defects

in material

call 1-888-331-4569
equipment

will be replaced

is ever used while

and workmanship.

Warranty

or visit the web

providing
coverage

•

Expendable
parts (except battery) that can wear out from normal use within the warranty
but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• Standard maintenance
servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups.

free of

commercial
does

period,

NOT

including

• Tire replacement
or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps,
glass.
• Tire or wheel replacement
or repair resulting from normal wear, accident,
or improper
operation
maintenance.

or
or

•

Repairs necessary
because of operator abuse, including
but not limited to damage caused by towing
objects beyond the capability
of the riding equipment,
impacting
objects that bend the frame, axle
assembly or crankshaft,
or over-speeding
the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence,
including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical
damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure
to keep the deck clear of flammable
debris, or failure to maintain the riding equipment according to the
instructions
contained in the operator's manual.
•
•

Engine (fuel system) cleaning
or repairs caused by fuel determined
to be contaminated
(stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
Normal deterioration
and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.

This warranty
state.

gives you specific

Sears Brands Management

legal

rights, and you may also have other rights

Corporation,

Hoffman

or oxidized

which vary from state to

Estates, IL 60179

_I_,DANGER: 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.
_WARNING:
In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
_,WARNING:
Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
_,WARNING:
Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose
traction with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
_WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
_,WAR NING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling,
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual
before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blades.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always took down and behind
before and while backing.

•

•
•

Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging
material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blades when crossing gravel
surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or
other safety devices in place and working.
Slow down before turning.
Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
Disengage blades when not mowing.
Shut off engine and wait for all parts to
come to a complete stop before cleaning
the machine, removingthe grass catcher,
or unclogging the discharge chute.
Operate machine ontyin daytightorgood
artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
Use ear protectors to avoid damage to
hearing.
Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
Followthe manufacturer's recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch hot
exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not
allow the mower to plow leaves or other
debris which can cause build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before
operating or storing the machine. Allow
machine to cool before storage.

II.SLOPEOPERATION
*
Slopes
area majorfactorrelated
tolossof
control
andtip-over
accidents,
whichcan
resultinsevere
injuryordeath.Operation*
onallslopesrequires
extra caution. If you
*

cannot back up the slope or if you feet uneasy
on it, do not mow it.
* Mow up and down slopes, not across.
* Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
* Choose a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
* Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose
traction.
Always keep the machine in gear when
going down slopes. Do not shiftto neutral
and coast downhill.
* Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
slope. Ifthetirestosetraction,
disengage
the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
* Keep all movement on the slopes stow
and gradual.
Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction, which
could cause the machine to roll over.
* Use extra care while operating machine
with grass catchers or other attachments;
they can affect the stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.
* Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
* Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments.
The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the
edge or if the edge caves in.

*
*

Keep children out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the btades
shutoff. They may fall offand be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine
operation. Children who have been given
rides in the past may suddenly appear in
the mowing area for another ride and be
run over or backed over by the machine.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child.

IV. TOWING
*
*

.
*

Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
Fotlowthemanufacturer'srecommendation for weight timits for towed equipment
and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
On stopes, theweightofthetowed
equipment may cause loss of traction and toss
of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to
stop.

V. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
. Use only approved gasoline container.
. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
. Never fuel the machine indoors.
. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
where there is an open flame, spark, or
pilot light such as on a water heater or
other appliances.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle when filling.

Ill. CHILDREN
_/IWARNING: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED
BY THIS EQUIPMENT The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children
be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating a pedestrian controlled lawn mower
and a minimum of 16 years of age before
operating a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.

• Remove
gas-powered
equipment
from
thetruckortrailerandrefuelit onthe
ground.
Ifthisisnotpossible,
thenrefuel
suchequipment
withaportable
container,
ratherthanfroma gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontact
withtherim
ofthefueltankorcontainer
opening
at
alltimesuntilfueling
iscomplete.
Donot
usea nozzle
lock-open
device.
Iffuelisspilled
onclothing,
change
clothingimmediately.
Never
overfill
fueltank.Replace
gascap
andtighten
securely.
GENERALSERVICE
• Never
operate
machine
inaclosed
area.
Keep
allnutsandboltstighttobesurethe
equipment
isinsafeworking
condition. •

Never
tamper
withsafety
devices.
Check
theirproper
operation
regularly.
Keepmachine
freeofgrass,leaves,
or
otherdebrisbuild-up.
Cleanoilorfuel
spillage
andremove
anyfuel-soaked
debris.Allow
machine
tocootbefore
storing.
If youstrikea foreignobject,stopand
inspectthe
machine.
Repair,
ifnecessary,
before
restarting.
Never
makeanyadjustments
orrepairs
withtheengine
running.
Check
grass
catcher
components
andthe
discharge
chutefrequently
andreplace
withmanufacturer's
recommended
parts,
whennecessary.
Mower
blades
aresharp.Wrapthe
blade
orweargloves,
anduseextracaution
whenservicing
them.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequentty.
Adjust
andservice
asrequired.

Maintain
orreplace
safety
andinstruction•
labels,
asnecessary.
Besuretheareaisclearofbystanders•
before
operating.
Stopmachine
ifanyone
enters
thearea.
• Never
carrypassengers.
Donotmowinreverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Always
tookdownandbehind
before
andwhilebacking.
Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththe
bladesshutoff. Theymayfalloffand
beseriously
injured
orinterfere
withsafe
machine
operation.
Children
whohave
beengiven
rides
inthepastmaysuddenly •
appear
inthemowing
areaforanother
rideandberunoverorbacked
overby
themachine.
Keepchildren
outofthemowing
area
andinthewatchful
careofaresponsible
adultotherthantheoperator.
•

Bealertandturnmachine
offifa child
enters
thearea.
Before
andwhilebacking,
tookbehind
anddownforsmallchildren.
Mowupanddownslopes(15°Max),not
across.
Choose
alowground
speedsothatyou
willnothavetostoporshiftwhileonthe
slope.
Avoidstarting,
stopping,
orturning
ona
slope.Ifthetires
tosetraction,
disengage
thebladesandproceed
slowlystraight
downtheslope.
If machinestopswhilegoinguphill,
disengage
blades,
shiftintoreverse
and
backdownslowly.
Donotturnonslopes
unless
necessary,
andthen,turn slowlyandgradually
downhill,
ifpossible.
When
Ioadingor
unloadingthis
machine,
do notexceedthemaximum
recommended
operation
angleof15°.

PRODUCT
SPECIFiCATiONS
Gasoline Capacity
and type:

2.50 Gallons/9,46
Regular Unleaded

Oil Type:

SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°0)
5W30 (below 32°F/_0)

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:
W/out Filter:

Spark

Champion
RC12YC
(Gap: .030"/0,76 mm)

Plug:

Charging
System:

3 Amps
5 Amps

Battery:

Amp/Hr:
Min. CCA:
Case size:

Blade

Bolt Torque:

45-55

In the state of California the above is required
by taw (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is
available through your nearest Sears service
center (See REPAIR PARTS manual).

L
*

56 Oz./1,65 L
48 Oz./1,4 L

REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman@ product is
designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time. That's
when having a Repair Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement
now and protect yourself from unexpected
hassle and expense.

Battery
Headlights
28
230
U1R

Ft. Lbs./62-75

*_Gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol (El0) is
acceptable for use in this machine. The use of
any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (El0) will
void the product warranty.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of
a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best
possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or
other qualified service center. We have competent, well-trained representatives and the
proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The
instructions will enable you to assemble
and maintain your tractor properly. Always
observe the "SAFETY RULES".

Expert service by our 12,000 professional
repair specialists.
U ntimited service and no charge for parts
and labor on all covered repairs.
Product replacement if your covered
product can't be fixed.
Discount of 25% from regular price of
service and service-related
parts not
covered bythe agreement; also, 25% off
regular price of preventive maintenance
check.
Fast help by phone - phone support
from a Sears representative on products
requiring in-home repair, plus convenient
repair scheduling.

CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILiTiES
Read and observe the safety rules.
* Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
caring for and using your tractor.
* Follow instructions under "Maintenance"
and "Storage" sections of this manual.
* Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating this machine,
including (at a minimum) sturdy footwear,
eye protection, and hearing protection.
Do not mow in shorts and/or open toed
footwear.
* Always tetsomeone knowyou are outside
mowing.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple
phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night,
or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair
specialists, who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories. That's
the kind of professionalism you can count on
to help prolong the life of your new purchase
for years to come. Purchase your Repair
Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations
and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information call
1-800=827-6655,

_WARNING:
This tractor is equipped with
an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or grasscovered land unless the engine's exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.

SEARS

INSTALLATION

SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, inthe
U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.

Slope Sheet
Keys

9,'I
t

(1)

Key(s)

Oit Drain

C< h_
_

Your new tractor has been assembled
unassembted for shipping purposes.

......

Tube

(1)Quick
Oonnect

at the factory with exception of those parts left

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Pliers

Tire pressure gauge
Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this
manual, it meanswhen you are inthe operating
position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts cartons from carton.
Cut along dotted lines on all four panels
of carton. Remove end panels and lay
side panels flat.
Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.

TO ADJUST SEAT
Sit in seat.
Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat
until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way down.
Release lever to lock seat in position.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
TO CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift seat to raised position.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service after
month and year indicated on label (label is
located between terminals) charge battery
for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See
"BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this
manual for charging instructions).
* For batteryand battery cable installation
see "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the
"Service and Adjustments" section in this
manual.

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the
skid. Continue using the instructions that
follow to remove the tractor from the skid.
_i, WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure
tractor is in a welt-ventilated area. Be sure
the area in front of tractor is clear of other
people and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR
OFF SKiD (See
Operation
section for location
and
function
of controls)
1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place freewheel control in "transmission
disengaged position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this
manual).
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
5. Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new tractor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance
and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
All assembly instructions have been
completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
_/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, thetires were overinftated
at the factory).
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear
for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
Check wiring. See that all connections are
still secure and wires are properly clamped.
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged" position (see "To Transport" in the Operation
section of this manual).
While learning howto use your tractor, pay extra attention to the following important items:
Engine oil is at proper level.
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline.
Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function.
Operate them
before you start the engine.
Be sure brake system is in safe operating
condition.
Be sure Operator Presence System and
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
Maintenance sections in this manual).
_/It is important to purge the transmission
before operating your tractor for the first
time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See"TO START
ENGINE"and"PURGETRANSMISSION"
in the Operation section of this manual).

CHECK TiRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinftated at
the factory for shipping purposes. Correct
tire pressure is important for best cutting
performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on
tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL
MOWER" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSiTiON
OF
ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing
motion and mower blade drive belts in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verifythat the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor,
check to see that the brake is operating
properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn
and understand their meaning.

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

HIGH

LOW

,9@@
ENGINE
OFF

ENGINE
START

REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM(ROS)

I',,I
CHOKE

FAST

ENGINE
ON

DIFFERENTIAL
LOCK

REVERSE

FORWARD

SLOW

IGNITION
SWITCH

@@
PARKING
BRAKE

CLUTCH/
BRAKE PEDAL

MOWER
HEIGHT

MOWER
LIFT

®oO b¢>
CRUISE CONTROL

LIGHTS ON

FUEL

BATTERY

EAR
PROTECTION
REQUIRED

®@@@@

m
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
DISENGAGED

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
ENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP
HANDS AND
FEET AWAY

KEEP AREA CLEAR
(SEE SAFETY

SLOPE

HAZARDS

RULES SECTION)

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.

FREE WHEEL
(Automatic

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

Models only)

&
Failure to follow instructions

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in damage
to the tractor and/or engine.

could result in serious injury or
death. The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety information about hazards which can
result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THiS OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute.

(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise and lower the mower or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
(B) CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL - Used for
dectutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
(C) PARKING BRAKE- Locks clutch/brake
pedal into the brake position.
(D) THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used
for starting and controlling engine speed.
(E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used
to engage the mower btades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

(F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting
and stopping the engine.
(G) REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
(ROS) "ON" POSiTiON - Allows operation
of mower or other powered attachment while
in reverse.
(H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights
on and off.
(d) MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects
the speed and direction of tractor.
(M) FREEWHEELCONTROLDisengages
transmission for pushing or slowtytowing the
tractor with the engine off.

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments
or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a
wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. When engine is
running, any attempt bythe operator to leave
the seat without first setting the parking brake
will shut off the engine.
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal (B) all the
way down and hold.
2. Putt parking brake lever (C) up and hold,
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal
(B), then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Ensure
parking brake will hold tractor secure.

• Turn ignition key (F) to "STOP" position
and remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in
any position other than "STOP" will cause the
battery to discharge and go dead.
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor
is standing idle with the engine running, hot
engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,
always stop engine when stopping tractor
on grass areas.
CAUTION: Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving
the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (D)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
• Operating engine at less than full speed
(fast) reduces engin e's operating efficiency.
• Full speed (fast) offers the best mower
performance.

STOPPING
MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, move attachment
clutch control to disengaged position (f_).

TO MOVE FORWARD AND
BAC KWAR D
The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the motion control lever. (J)
(1'_"1)Attachment
Clutch Control
"Engaged

....

(f_)

Attachment
Clutch Control
Disengaged"

GROUND DRIVE • To stop ground drive, depress brake pedal
all the way down.
• Move motion control leverto neutral position.
1. Start tractor with motion control lever in
neutral position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Slowly move motion control lever to
desired position.

ENGINE • Move throttle control (D) to fast position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to fast
position before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire".

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

2. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled
so they are slightly off the ground. Install
gauge wheel in appropriate hole. Tighten
securely.
3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.

The position of the attachment lift lever (A)
determines the cutting height.

TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch.
Any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat with the
engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged wilt shut off the engine. You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or
cutting off when operating your equipment
on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
1. Select desired height of cut with attachment lift lever.
2. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.

Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting
height slot.
The cutting height range is approximately 1
to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are
measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights
are approximate and may vary depending
upon soil conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
The average lawn should be cutto approximately 2-1/2" (63,5 mm) during the cool
season and to over 3" (76,2 mm) during
hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate
growth.
For best cutting performance, grass over
6" (152,4 mm) in height should be mowed
twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the
second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when
they are slightly off the ground when mower
is at the desired cutting height in operating
position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping
in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on
a flat level surface.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height
(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING
HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

d_I,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield
in place.

REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction
with the attachment clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_WARNING:
Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing is
strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow reverse operation with the attachment clutch engaged, should only be done
when the operator decides it is necessary to
reposition the machine with the attachment
engaged. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.

USING THE REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM Only use if you are certain no children or other
bystanders will enter the mowing area.
1. Move motion control lever to neutral
position.
2. With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4. Slowly move motion control lever to
reverse (R) position to start movement.
5. When use ofthe ROS is no longer needed,
turn the ignition key clockwise to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON"
Position

Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) mph (3,2 km/h).
To reengage transmission, reverse above
procedure.
Transmission Engaged

Transmission

Disengaged

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on atruck or atrailer,
be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications
of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use
common sense when towing. Too heavy of
a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires
can lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.

Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)

TO OPERATE ON HILLS
,_k,WARNING:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope. Use the slope guide
provided at the back of this manual.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutch/brake pedal quicklyto brake position
and engage parking brake.
• Move motion control lever to neutral position.
IMPORTANT: The motion control lever does
not return to neutral position when the clutch/
brake pedal is depressed.
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever to
slowest setting.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or towing your tractor, be
sure to disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling position.
Free wheel control is located at the rear
drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment lift to highest position
with attachment lift control.
2. Pull freewheel control out and into the slot
and release so it is held in the disengaged
position.

BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped
from the factory already filled with summer
weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsertthe dipstick and screw cap
tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and
read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULL:' mark on dipstick is reached. Do
not overfill.
For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart in the Maintenance section
of this manual).
To change engine oil, seethe Maintenance
section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
6. insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to start position and release
key as soon as engine starts. Do not run
starter continuously for more than fifteen
seconds per minute. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, move
throttle control to fast position, wait a
few minutes and try again. If engine still
does not start, move the throttle control
back to the choke position and retry.

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within
0 days to ensure fuel freshness.
CAUTION" Wipe off any spilled oil or fuet.
Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F (0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help ensure good
cold weather starting.

WARM WEATHER STARTING
(50°F (10°0) and above)
7. When engine starts, move the throttle
control to the fast position.
The attachments and ground drive
can now be used. If the engine does
not accept the load, restart the engine
and allow itto warm up for one minute
using the choke as described above.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas
tank, start the engine and let it run until the
fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. See Storage instructions for additional information. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizingthe formation of fuet gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in
fuel tank or storage container. Always follow
the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.
Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburetor. Do not empty the gas tank and
carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
TO START

COLD WEATHER STARTING
(50°F (10°C) and below)
7. When engine starts, leave throttle control
in choke position until engine warms up
and begins to run roughly. Once rough
running begins, immediately move the
throttle control to the fast position. Engine
warm-up may take from several seconds
to several minutes (the colder the temperature, the longer the warm-up).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather, the
transmission should be warmed up as follows:
1. Ensure the tractor is on level ground.
2. Place the motion control lever in neutral.
Release the parking brake and let the
clutch/brake slowly return to operating
position.
3. Allow one minute for transmission to warm
up. This can be done during the engine
warm up period.
The attachments can also be used
duringthe engine warm-up period after
the transmission has been warmed up.

ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or
if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take
extra cranking time to move fuel from the
tank to the engine.
1. Ensure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress
clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
3. Place motion control lever in neutral
position.
4. Move attachment clutch to disengaged
position.
5. Move throttle control to choke position.

PURGE TRANSMiSSiON
_CAUTION:
Never engage or disengage
freewheel lever while the engine is running.
Toensure proper operation and performance,
it is recommended that the transmission be
purged before operating tractor for the first
time. This procedure will remove anytrapped
air inside the transmission which may have
developed during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should your transmission
require removal for service or replacement,
it should be purged after reinstallation before
operating the tractor.
1. Place tractor safely on a level surface that is clear of objects and open - with
engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage transmission
by placing
freewheel control indisengaged position
(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).
3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throttle
control to slow position. With motion
control lever in neutral position, slowly
disengage clutch/brake pedal.
A_,CAUTION: At any time, during step 4,
there may be movement of the drive wheels.
4. Move motion control lever to full forward
position and hold for five (5) seconds.
Move lever to full reverse position and
hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this
procedure three (3) times.
5. Move motion control leverto neutral position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.
6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in engaged position (See
"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of
manual).
7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throttle
control to half (1/2) speed. With motion
control lever in neutral position, slowly
disengage clutch/brake pedal.
8. Slowly move motion control leverforward,
after the tractor moves approximately
five (5) feet (1,5 m), slowly move motion
control lever to reverse position. After
the tractor moves approximately five
(5) feet (1,5 m) return the motion control
lever to the neutral position. Repeat this
procedure with the motion control lever
three (3) times.
Your transmission is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.

MOWING

TIPS

• DO NOT use tire chains when the mower
housing is attached to tractor.
• Mower should be properly leveled for best
mowing performance.
See "TO LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto
the area that has already been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor. This
will result in a more even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start byturning
to the right so that clippings will discharge
away from shrubs, fences, driveways,
etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the
opposite direction making left hand turns
until finished.

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• If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce toad and possible
fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make
first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired height.
• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet
grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
• Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge
of material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower cutting performance as well as the
quality of cut desired.
• When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain and
give best performance of the attachment
being used.

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE

USE

Check Brake Operation

EVERY

EACH

SCHEDULE

HOURS

25
HOURS

EVERY
50
HOURS

EVERY

BEFORE

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SEASON

STORAGE

HOURS

Check Tire Pressure
T

Check Operator

Check for Loose Fasteners

Presence

C
1

Check/Replace
Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart

Check Battery

Clean Battery and Terminals

& ROS Systems

Level

Clean Debris Off Steering

Plate

Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check

Chanqe
Change

Enqine

Oil

Level

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Engine

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without

oil filter)

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Air Filter
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Paper

Cartridge

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LUBRICATION

GENERAL

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CHART

RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.

_Steering

Zerk

Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.

Wheel
Bearing
Zerk

Pivot Bolts
Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk

_ Steerin¢
Sector
Gear

Engine

* At least once a year you should replace
the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

Teeth

(_General Purpose Grease
@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section.

BEFORE
EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.

_MPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings. Ifyou feet they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety
ruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
Iftractorrequires
morethan5 feet(1,5m)
Ros "On"
Engine "On" Position
tostopathighest
speedinhighest
gearon
Position
(Normal Operating)
a level,dryconcrete
orpaved
surface,
then
brakemustbeserviced.
(See"TOCHECK BLADE CARE
BRAKE"
in the Service
andAdjustments
For best results mower blades must be sharp.
section
ofthismanual).
TIRES

Replace worn, bent or damaged blades.

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires
(See the side of tires for proper PSI.)
Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.

_, CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade
approved bythe manufacturer of your tractor.
Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your tractor is hazardous, could
damage your tractor and void your warranty.

Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may cause
tire damage.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may
be purchased from your local parts dealer.
Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.

BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow
access to blades.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/
or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly. If
your tractor does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the
attachment clutch control is in the disengaged position.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM
• When the engine is running, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat without
first setting the parking brake should shut
off the engine.
• When the engine is running and the attachment clutch is engaged, any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat should
shut off the engine.
• The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the seat.
CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)
SYSTEM
• When the engine is running with the ignition
switch in the engine "ON" position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
shut off the engine.
• When the engine is running with the ignition
switch in the ROS "ON" position and the
attachment clutch engaged, any attempt
by the operator to drive in reverse should
NOT shut off the engine.

3. install new blade with stamped "GRASS
SIDE" facing the ground.
iMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star on
mandrel assembly.
4. install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbs./62-75 Nm).
iMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
Star
Center Hole

Blade Bolt
(Special) _..

Mandrel
Assembly

BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. However,
periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
NOTE: The original equipment battery on
your tractor is maintenance free. Do not
attempt to open or remove caps or covers.
Adding or checking level of electrolyte is
not necessary.
17

TOCLEAN
BATTERY
ANDTERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
Corrosion
anddirtonthebattery
andterminals10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
they will result in increased oil consumption
cancause
thebattery
to"leak"
power.
when used above 32°F/0°C.
Check your
1. Remove
terminal
guard.
oil level more frequently to avoid
2. Disconnect
BLACKbatterycablefirst engine
engine damage from running low
thenRED batterycableandremove possible
on oil.
battery
fromtractor.
3. Rinsethebatterywithplainwaterand Change the oil after every 50 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the tractor
dry.
4. Clean
terminals
andbattery
cableends is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Checkthe crankcase oil level before starting
withwirebrushuntilbright.
engine and after each eight (8) hours
5. Coatterminals
withgrease
orpetroleumthe
of operation.
Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick
jelly.
securely
each
time
you check the oil level.
6. Reinstallbattery(See"REPLACING
BATTERY"
intheService
andAdjust- TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
mentssection
ofthismanual).
Determine temperature
range expected

TRANSAXLE

MAINTENANCE

before oil change. Atl oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL.
• Ensure tractor is on level surface.

The transmission fan and cooling fins 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. To prevent possible damage to seals,
do not use high pressure water or steam to
clean transaxle.

•
•

LOWER DASH COVER REMOVAL
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove fastener from lower dash cover.
CAUTION: Remove lower dash cover carefully to ensure cover tabs are not broken.
3. Slide lower dash cover up to release
cover tabs from tapered slots in lower
dash and remove.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades
are intact and clean.
• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings
and other materials. To prevent damageto
seals, do not use compressed air or high
pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins.
TRANSAXLE

Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Catch oil in a suitable container.

PUMP FLUID
Lower
Dash

The transaxte was sealed at the factory and
fluid maintenance is not required for the life
of the transaxle. Should the transaxle ever
leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.
V=BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace
belts if they begin to slip from wear.
ENGINE

Tabs

4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine when
changing oil.
5. Remove yellow cap from end of drain
valve and install the drain tube onto the
fitting.

LUBRiCATiON
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SG-SL. Selectthe
oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY

GRADES

Oil Drain Valve

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and
Closed
Locked

-20

-30
-20
TEMPERATURE

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0
RANGE ANTICIPATED

100

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20
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Drain

Tube

6. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
and turning counterclockwise.
7. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
8. After oil has drained completely, close and
lock the drain valve by pushing inward
and turning clockwise until the pin is in
the locked position as shown.
9. Removethe drain tube and replacethe cap
onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve.
10. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick
tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For
approximate capacity see "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"section of this manual.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
cartridge.
4. Place new pre-cteaner and cartridge
firmly in base.
5. Replace cover.
IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may cause deterioration of
the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not
use pressurized air to clean cartridge.
ENGINE COOLING

SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine's air cooling
system. Remove blower housing and clean
area shown to prevent overheating and
engine damage.

11. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Ensure dipstick cap is tightened
securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at
"FULL' line on dipstick. Tighten cap onto
the tube securely when finished.

Air Screen..._....

Clean out chaff
and debris

ENGINE OiL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season or
every other oil change if the tractor is used
more than 100 hours in one year.
NOTE: If needed, remove lower dash covers
using steps from "Lower dash cover removal"
section of this manual.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
The air screen is over the air intake blower
located on top of engine. The air screen
must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating. Clean with
a wire brush or compressed air to remove
dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty
conditions.
NOTE: If needed, remove lower dash covers
using steps from "Left Lower Dash Cover
Removal" section of this manual.
1. Remove cover.
2. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and
pre-cleaner from base.
3. Clean base carefully to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
Knobs

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug
fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediatetywipe up anyspilled gasoline.
Clamp

Fuel Filt_

MUFFLER
inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage.

Ca_ridge

SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) atthe beginning of each
mowing season or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first. Sparkptug
type and gap setting are shown in "PROD UCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
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CLEANING
•
•

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
Clean debris from steering plate. Debris
can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and loss of drive.

_, CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts
iMPORTANT:
is secure.
5.

Tug hose ensuring

connection

Turn the water on.

While sitting in the operator's position on
the tractor, re-start the engine and place
the throttle lever in the Fast "'_!_" position.
iMPORTANT:
Recheck the area to ensure the
area is clear. Ensure no children are in the
area while cleaning the deck.
7.
Move the tractor's attachment clutch control to the "ENGAGED" position. Remain
in the operator's
position with the cutting
deck engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8.
Move the tractor's attachment clutch con-

Steering System, Dash, Fender
and Mower Not Shown

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automotive
type wax.
Except for the washout port (if equipped),
we do not recommend using a garden hose
or pressure washer to clean the outside of
your tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine or transmission will shorten the
useful life of your tractor. Use compressed
air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves
and trash from outside tractor and mower.

10.

DECK WASHOUT
PORT
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a washout
port as part of its deck wash system, tt should
be utilized after each use.

_,WARNING:

washout

Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately,
prior to using mower again.
Plug any holes in mower with bolts and
Ioeknuts.

Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on
your lawn, near enough to a water spigot
for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain
the tractor's
discharge chute is directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc. Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2.
Make sure the attachment clutch control

A broken or missing

fitting could expose you or others to thrown
objects from contact with the blade.

trol to the "DISENGAGED"
position. Turn
the ignition keyto the STOP position to turn
the tractor's engine off. Turn the water off.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter to disconnect
the adapter from
the nozzle washout port.
Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably
a concrete or paved area. Place the attachment clutch control in the "ENGAGED"
position to remove excess water and to
help dry before putting the tractor away.

is in the "DISENGAGED"
position, set
the parking brake, and stop the engine.
Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with
your tractor's Operator's Manual) ontothe
end of your garden hose.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter and push the adapter onto the
deck washout port at the left end of the
mower deck. Release the lock collar to
lock the adapter on the nozzle.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

WARNING:
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR
ADJUSTMENTS:
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place motion control lever in neutral position.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.
Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come
in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER
1. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position.
3. Roll belt off engine pulley (M) and belt
keepers (G).
4. Remove retainer spring (K), slide collar
(L) off and push housing guide (P) out
of bracket.
5. Remove clutch cable spring (Q) from
idler arm (R).
6. Disconnect front link (E) from mower remove retainer spring and washer.
7. Go to either side of mower and disconnect mower suspension arm (A) from
chassis pin (B) and rear lift link (C) from
rear mower bracket (D) - remove retainer
springs and washers.
Al_ CAUTION: After rear lift links are disconnected, the attachment lift lever will be spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever when
changing position of the lever.

8. Slide mower out from under right side of
tractor.
IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the
mower is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front link (E) and rear lift liks (C) from
tractor and hook the clutch spring (Q) into
the cable guide on front edge of lower dash.
TO INSTALL MOWER
Be sure tractor is on level surface and engage
parking brake.
1. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position.
CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded.
Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly
and engage in lowest position.
NOTE: Be sure mower side suspension
arms (A) are pointing forward before sliding
mower under tractor.
2. Slide mower under tractor until it is centered under tractor.

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3. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION
ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS - Position hole
in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor
chassis and secure with retainer spring.
4. Repeat on opposite side of tractor.

ATTACH REAR LIFT LINKS (C) - Lift
rear corner of mower and position slot
in link assembly over pin (D) on rear
mower bracket and secure with washer
and retainer spring.

ATTACH FRONT LINK (E) - Work from
left side of tractor. Insert rod end of link
assembly through front hole in tractor
front suspension bracket (F).

7. Insert end of link (E) into hole in front
mower bracket (H) and secure with
washer and retainer spring (J).

8. Hook end of clutch cable spring (Q) into
hole in idler arm (R).
9. Push clutch cable housing guide (P) into
bracket, slide collar (L) onto guide and
secure with retainer spring (K).
10. Install belt onto engine pulley (M) and belt
keepers (G).

IMPORTANT: Check bett for proper routing
in all mower pulley grooves.
11.Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
12. If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before
operating mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

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TO LEVEL MOWER
Ensure tires are properly inflated to the PSi
shown on tires. If tires are over or under
inflated, it may affect the appearance of your
lawn and lead you to think the mower is not
adjusted properly.
VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT:
Deck must be level sideto-side.
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower
blades should be adjusted so the front tip
is 1/8 to 1/2" (3,1 to 12,7 mm) (lower than
the rear tip when the mower is in its highest
position.
_,CAUTION:
Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
• Raise mower to highest position.
• Position any blade so the tip is pointing
straight forward. Measure distance "B" to
the ground at front and rear tip of blade.

ADJUSTMENT

1. With all tires properly inflated and if your
lawn appears unevenly cut, determine
which side of mower is cutting lower.
2. With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn
lift link adjustment nut (A) to the left to
lower LH side of mower, or, to the right
to raise LH side of mower.

• If front tip of blade is not 1/8 to 1/2" (3,1
to 12,7 mm) lower than the rear tip, go to
the front of tractor.
Turn nut
right to
raise
mower

• With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench,
loosen jam nut "A" several turns to clear
adjustment nut "B".
• With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn
front tink adjustment nut"B" clockwise (r-_)
(tighten) to raise the front of mower, or,
counterclockwise
(_--_)(loosen) to lower
the front mower.

Turn nut
left to
lower
mower

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will
change mower height about 3/16" (4,7 mm).
3. Test your adjustment by mowing some
uncut grass and visually checking the
appearance. Readjust, if necessary, until
you are satisfied with the results.
PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT
1. With alttires properlyinflated, parktractor
on level ground or driveway.
,_CAUTION:
Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
2. Raise mower to its highest position.
3. At both sides of mower, position blade
at side and measure distance "A" from
bottom edge of blade to ground. The distance should be the same on both sides.

Tighten
adjust
nut "B" to
raise mower

Loosen jam nut "A" first

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will
change mower height about 1/8" (3,1 mm).
• Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8 to 1/2"
(3,1 to 12,7 mm) lower than the rear tip.
• Hold adjustment nut in position with
wrench and tighten jam nut securely
against adjustment nut.

4. If adjustment is necessary, see steps in
Visual Adjustment instructions above.
5. Recheck measurements; adjust if necessary until both sides are equal.

..... _/-

Loosen adjust
nut "B" to
lower mower

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TO REPLACE
BELT

MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT INSTALLATION 1. install new belt from tractor rear to front,
over the steering plate (F) and above
clutch brake pedal shaft (G).
2. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll
belt onto engine pulley (E).
3. Pull belt toward rear of tractor. Carefully
work belt down around transmission
cooling fan and onto the input pulley (D).
Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper.
4. Install belt on centerspan idler (C).
5. Install belt through stationary idler (A)
and clutching idler (B).
6. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves
and inside all belt guides and keepers.
7. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL MOWER" in this section of manual).

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced
without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
BELT REMOVAL 1. Removemowerfromtractor
(See"TO REMOVE MOWER"inthissectionofmanual).
2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and
idler pulleys.
3. Putt belt away from mower.
BELT INSTALLATION 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys
and idler pulleys
2. Ensure belt is in all pulley grooves and
inside all belt guides.
3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in
this section of this manual).
Mandrel
Idler
Pulle'
Pulleys
Mandrel

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For assistance, there is a
belt installation guide decal on bottom side
of left footrest.
BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE
MOWER" in this section of manual).
NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt
and position of all belt guides and keepers.
2. Remove bettfrom stationary idler (A) and
clutching idler (B).
3. Remove belt from centerspan idler (C).
4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.
Carefully remove belt upwards from
transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades (D).
5. Remove belt downward from engine
pulley (E).
6. Slide belt toward rear of tractor, off the
steering plate (F)and remove from tractor.

TOCHECK
BRAKE

TRANSAXLE
MOTION CONTROL LE=
VER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
The motion control lever has been preset
at the factory and adjustment should not
be necessary.
1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the
right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.
2. Start engine and move motion control lever until tractor does not move
forward or backward.
3. Hold motion control lever in that position and turn engine off.
4. While holding motion control lever in
place, loosen the adjustment bolt.
5. Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate) position.
6. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
NOTE: If additional clearance is needed
to get to adjustment bolt, move mower
deck height to the lowest position.
After above adjustment is made, if the
tractor still creeps forward or backward
while motion control lever is in neutral
position, follow these steps:
1. Loosen the adjustment bolt.
2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to
1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to
creep.
3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.
4. Start engine and test.
5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above
steps until satisfied.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet (1,5
m) to stop at highest speed in highest gear
on a level, dry concrete or paved surface,
then brake must be serviced.
You may also check brake by:
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or
paved surface, depress brake pedal all
the way down and engage parking brake.
2. Disengage
transmission
by placing
freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position. Pull freewheel control
out and into the slot and release so it is
held in the disengaged position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when
you try to manually push the tractor forward.
If the rear wheels rotate, then the brake
needs to be serviced. Contact a Sears or
other qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
1. Block up axle securely.
2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal (rear
wheels have a square key - Do not lose).
3. Repair tire and reassemble.
NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in
rear wheel hub and axte. Insert square key.
4. Replace washers and snap retaining ring
securely in axle groove.
5. Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and
use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant also
prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Motion Control
Lever

Washers

Adjustment

Bolt

Retaining
Axle
Cover

Square
Key ____
(Rear Wheel Only)

Lock Gate

FRONT WHEEL TOE=IN/CAMBER
Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and
camber is set at the factory and is normal.
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable.
If damage has occurred to
affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

TO START EN GIN EWITH WEAK BATTE RY
_,WARNING:
Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from batteries.
Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
Ifyour battery is too weakto start the engine, it
should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with
a 12 volt system. The othervehicle must also
be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor
battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1. Connect one end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(AB), taking care notto short against tractor
chassis.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground, away
from fuel tank and battery.

REPLACING

AI_WARNING: Do notshortbatteryterminals
by allowing a wrench or any other object to
contact both terminals at the same time.
Before connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
1. Lift seat pan to raised position.
Seat

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cabte firstthen
RED battery cable and carefully remove
battery from tractor.
3. Install new battery with terminals in same
position as old battery.
4. First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps
nut as shown. Tighten securely. Slide
terminal cover over terminal
5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) terminal with remaining hex
bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER 1. BLACK cable first from chassis and then
from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or
Dead
Battery

BATTERY

Terminal
Cover

Fully
Charged

Keps
Nut
aex

Battery

Bolt
Positive
(Red)
Cable

Negative (Black)
Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Remove bulb holder from the hole in the
backside of the grill.
3. Replace bulb in holder and install bulb
holder securely back into the hole in the
backside of the grill.
4. Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

TRANSMISSION
REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for
service or replacement, it should be purged
after reinstaltation and before operating the
tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in
the Operation section of this manual.
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your
tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent
it from starting.
• Check wiring.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plugin fuse. The fuse holder is located behind
the dash.

The throttle control has been preset at
the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable. If adjustment
is necessary, see engine manual.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, see engine
manual.

TO
1.
2.
3.

REMOVE HOOD & GRILLASSEMBLY
Raise hood.
Unsnap headlight wire connector.
Remove retainer clip and washer from
right hand pivot pin.
4. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides and slide left removing hood from
pivot pins and lift hood off of tractor.
5. When replacing hood, reconnect the
headlight wire connector, and reinstall
the washer and retainer clip on the
right hand pivot pin.

Hood

Left Pivot

REMOVAL/

Washer
Retainer
Clip

Right Pivot
Pin
Headlight Wire
Connector

Immediately
prepare
yourtractor
forstorage ENGINE
attheendoftheseason
orifthetractor
will FUEL SYSTEM
notbeusedfor30daysor more.
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent
WARNING:
Never
storethetractor
with gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
gasoline
inthetankinside
a building
where system parts such as carburetor, fuel hose,
fumesmayreachanopenflameorspark. or tank during storage. Also, alcohol blended
Allowtheengine
to coolbeforestoringin fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
anyenclosure.
to separation and formation of acids during
TRACTOR
Acidic gas can damage the fuel
Remove
mower
fromtractor
forwinterstor- storage.
system of an engine while in storage.
age.When
mower
istobestored
foraperiod • Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine
oftime,cleanitthoroughly,
remove
alldirt, and letting it run until the fuel lines and
grease,
leaves,
etc.Storeinaclean,
dryarea. carburetor are empty.
1. Clean
entire
tractor
(See"CLEANING"
in • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
theMaintenance
section
ofthismanual). products in the fuel tank or permanent
2. Inspect
andreplace
belts,if necessary damage may occur.
(Seebeltreplacement
instructions
inthe • Use fresh fuel next season.
Service
andAdjustments
section
ofthis NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable almanual).
in minimizing the formation of fuel
3. Lubricate
asshown
intheMaintenanceternative
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
section
ofthismanual.
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.
4. Ensure
thatallnuts,boltsandscrews Always follow th e mix ratio found on stabilizer
aresecurely
fastened.Inspect
moving container. Run engine at least 10 minutes
partsfordamage,
breakage
andwear. after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to
Replace
ifnecessary.
reach the carburetor. Do not empty the gas
5. Touchupall rustedor chipped
paint tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
surfaces;
sandlightlybefore
painting. ENGINE OiL
BATTERY
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the
• Fullycharge
thebattery
forstorage.
• Aftera periodoftimeinstorage,
battery Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
mayrequire
recharging.
• Tohelppreventcorrosion
andpower 1. Remove spark plug(s).
leakage
duringlongperiods
ofstorage, 2. Pour one ounce (29.5 mL) of oil through
batterycablesshouldbedisconnected spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).
andbattery
cleaned
thoroughly
(see"TO 3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for
a few seconds to distribute oil.
CLEAN
BATTERY
ANDTERMINALS"
in
theMaintenance
section
ofthismanual).4. Replace with new spark plug(s).
• Aftercleaning,
leavecables
disconnectedOTHER
andplacecables
where
theycannot
come • Do not store gasoline from one season to
incontact
withbattery
terminals.
• If batteryis removed
fromtractorfor • another.
your gasoline can ifyour can starts
storage,
donotstorebatterydirectly
on toReplace
rust.
Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline
concrete
ordampsurfaces.
cause problems.
• If unitis equipped
withbattery
indicator/• wilt
possible, store your tractor indoors and
charging
plug,anoptional
charging
unit Ifcover
give protection from dust and dirt.
maybepurchased
andconnected
tothe Cover itto
your tractor with a suitable protecunittocharge
thebattery
during
longterm • tive
cover that does not retain moisture.
storage.Inspect
andcleanthebattery Do not
use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe
terminals
as needed
priorto longterm which allows
condensation to form and will
storage
withcharger
connected.
cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM

CAUSE

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not
turn over

Engine clicks
will not start

but

CORRECTION

Out of fuel.

Fill fuel tank.

Engine

not "CHOKED"

See "TO START ENGINE"
Operation section.

Engine

flooded.

Wait several minutes
attempting to start.

Bad spark

Dirty air filter.

Replace

Clean/replace

6
7

Dirty fuel filter.

Replace

Water

Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.

Loose or damaged

Engine

Check all wiring.

Contact a Sears
service center

1
2

Dirty air filter.

Clean/replace

Bad spark

Replace

Weak

Recharge

4
5

Dirty fuel filter.

Replace

Stale or dirty fuel.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank wigfresh, clean gasoline.

Loose or damaged

Engine

Check all wiring.

Contact a Sears
service center

Depress

Disengage

Recharge

Replace

terminals.

Clean

wiring.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace

ignition
solenoid

properly.

plug.

in fuel.

wiring.

valves out of adjustment.

plug.

or dead battery.

wiring.

valves out of adjustment.

pedal not depressed

air filter.

fuel filter.

air filter.

or replace

Clutch/brake

Weak

Blown fuse.

Corroded

Loose or damaged

Faulty ignition

Faulty solenoid

or starter.

Check/replace

Faulty operator
switch(es).

presence

Contact a Sears
service center

Weak

Corroded

Loose or damaged

Faulty solenoid

battery

switch.

or dead battery.

or other qualified

clutch/brake

or replace

clutch.
battery.

fuse.

battery terminals.

switch.
or starter.

or other qualified

Recharge

Clean

wiring.

Check all wiring.

or starter.

Check/replace

pedal.

attachment

terminals.

battery

battery.

fuel filter.

Attachment

or dead battery.

or other qualified

spark plug.

is engaged.

before

spark plug.

clutch

or replace

battery.

battery terminals.

solenoid

or starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSE

PROBLEM
Loss of power

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues to
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment
clutch
engaged

CORRECTION

Cutting too much

grass/too

Raise cutting

Throttle

Build-up of grass, leaves and
trash under mower.

Adjust

Clean underside
housing.

Dirty air filter.

Low oil level/dirty

Clean/replace

Check oil level/change

Faulty spark

Dirty fuel filter.

Clean ®ap orchange

Replace

Stale or dirty fuel.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
fresh, clean gasoline.

Water in fuel.

Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter.

in "CHOKE"

fast.

position.

oil.

plug.

throttle

speed.

control.
of mower

air filter.
oil.
sparkplug.

fuel filter.

Spark plug wire loose.

Connect

Dirty engine

Clean

Dirty/clogged

Clean/replace

Loose or damaged

Check all wiring.

Engine

Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

air screen/fins.
muffler.

valves

wiring.

out of adjustment.

& tighten

engine

spark plug wire.

air screen/fins.
muffler.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Replace

Bent blade

Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

Loose/damaged

Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.

Faulty operator-safety
control system.

Check wiring, switches and
connections.
If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

mandrel.

part(s).

presence

Poor cut - uneven
cutting

height/reduce

blade. Tighten

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Replace

Mower

Level mower

Buildup of grass, leaves,
trash under mower.

Clean underside
housing.

Bent blade

mandrel.

Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

Clogged mower deck vent from
build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.

Clean around mandrels
open vent holes.

not level.

and

bolt.

CAUTION:
DO NOT
operate machine
until
problem is corrected.

deck

blade

blade. Tighten

blade

deck.
of mower

bolt.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM
Mower blades will
not rotate

POOr grass
discharge

Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)

Battery will not
charge

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Obstruction

Worn/damaged

in clutch

Frozen

Engine

Travel

3
4

mechanism.

Remove

obstruction.

Replace

mower

idler pulley.

Replace

idler pulley.

blade mandrel.

Contact a Sears
qualified service

speed too slow.

Place throttle
position.

Shift to slower

Wet grass.

Allow grass

Mower

Level mower

Check tires for proper

Replace/sharpen
blade bolt.

mower

drive belt

speed too fast.

deck not level.
tire air pressure.

drive belt.

or other
center.

control

in "FAST"

speed.

to dry before

mowing

deck.

Low/uneven

Worn,

Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower,

Clean underside
housing.

Mower

drive belt worn.

Replace

mower

drive belt.

Blades

improperly

Reinstall

blades

sharp edge down

bent or loose blade.

blades

installed.
used.

PSI.

blade. Tighten

of mower

Improper

Clogged mower deck vent holes
11
from buildup of grass, leaves, and
trash around mandrels.

Clean around mandrels
open vent holes.

Light switch

Turn light switch

"ON".

Bulb(s)

Replace

or lamp(s).

Faulty light switch.

Check/replace

Loose or damaged

Check wiring

Blown fuse.

Replace

fuse.

Bad battery

Replace

battery.

Poor cable

Check/clean

Faulty regulator

Replace

regulator.

Faulty alternator.

Replace

alternator.

is "OFF".

or lamp(s)

burned

out.

wiring.

cell(s).
connections.
(if so equipped).

Replace with blades
this manual.

bulb(s)

listed in

light switch.
and connections.

all connections.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
CAUSE

PROBLEM
Loss of drive

CORRECTION

Freewheel control in
"DISENGAGED"
position.

Place freewheel control in
"ENGAGED"
position.

Debris on steering
equipped).

See "CLEANING"
in the
maintenance
section.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged,
or broken.

Replace

Purge transmission.

Install axle key at rear wheel. See
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the
Service and Adjustments
section.

Move throttlecontrol
between
half and full speed (fast) position
before stopping engine.

Turn ignition key to ROS "ON"
position. See Operation section.

plate (if

] Air trapped in transmission
shipment or servicing.

I Axle

during

key missing.

Engine
"backfires"
when turning
engine
"OFF"

Engine
between
position

throttle
control
not sel
half and full speed (fast)
before stopping
engine,

Engine
dies when
tractor
is shifted
into reverse

Reverse operation system (ROS)
is not "ON" while mower or other
attachment
is engaged.

motion drive belt.

SUGGESTED

GUIDE

FOR SIGHTING

SLOPES

FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES

MAX.

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow
ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and
slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.
2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree
trunk or other upright structure.
3. Sight across the fold in the direction
of hill slope you want to measure.
4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

03
03

Garantia ..........................................................
Reglas de Seguridad ......................................
Especificaciones del Producto ........................
Montaje/Pre Operaci6n ...................................
Operaci6n .......................................................
Mantenimiento ................................................

GARANTIA

TOTAL

34
35
38
39
41
48

Programa de Mantenimiento .......................... 48
Servicio y Ajustes ...........................................
53
Almacenamiento .............................................
60
Jdentificaci6n de Problemas ........................... 61
Servicio Sears .................................. Contratapa

DE CRAFTSMAN

DURANTE DOS Al_lOS desde la fecha de compra, todas las piezas no sustituibles de este equipo tractor est&n
garantizadas ante cualquier defecto de material o mano de obra. Las piezas defectuosas no sustituibles recibir_.n
reparaci6n o reemplazo gratuito en casa si la reparaci6n es imposible.
GARANTJA

LIMITADA

DE LA BATERJA

DURANTE 90 D[AS desde la fecha de compra, la bateria (pieza sustituible) de este equipo tractor est& garantizada
ante cualquier defecto de material o mano de obra. Se suministrar& una bateria nueva sin cargo alguno. Usted ser6.
responsable del costo de mano de obra de la instalaci6n de la bated&
GARANTJAS

LIMITADAS

ADJCIONALES

Seg5n las garantias adicionales siguientes, usted ser& responsable del costo de mano de obra de la instalaci6n de
las piezas a partir del segundo argo desde la fecha de compra.
DURANTE CINCO ANOS desde la fecha de compra, el bastidor de este equipo tractor est& garantizado ante
cualquier defecto de material o mano de obra. Se suministrar6, un bastidor nuevo sin cargo alguno.
DURANTE DIEZ ANOS desde la fecha de compra, el eje delantero de este equipo tractor est6. garantizado ante
cualquier defecto de material o mano de obra. Se suministrar6, un eje delantero nuevo sin cargo alguno.
DURANTE EL TIEMPO EN QUE SEA UTILIZADO por el propietario original despues del decimo aSo a partir de la
fecha de compra, el eje delantero de hierro colado (si est6. instalado) de este equipo tractor est& garantizado ante
cualquier defecto de material o mano de obra. Contra la presentaci6n del comprobante de compra, se suministrar6.
un eje delantero de hierro colado sin cargo alguno.
SERVlClO

DE GARANTiA

Para conocer los detalles de la cobertura
de garantia para obtener
Ilame al 1-888-331-4569
o visite www.craftsman.com/warranty
En todos
el mismo

los casos anteriores, si el reemplazo
modelo ouno equivalente.

es imposible,

una reparaci6n

el equipo

o reemplazo

tractor sera sustituido

gratuito,

sin cargo por

Toda la cobertura de garanfia anterior sera nula si este equipo tractor se utiliza alguna vez para suministrar
servicios comerciales
o si se alquila a otra persona.
Esta garanfia
cubre 0NICAMENTE
defectos de material y mano de obra. La cobertura
de garantia NO
incluye:
• Piezas sustituibles
(excepto la bateria) que se puedan desgastar
por el uso normal dentro del periodo
de garantia, incluidas, entre otras, cuchillas, bujias, filtros de aire, correas y filtros de aceite.
• Servicios de mantenimiento
estandar, cambios de aceite o puestas a punto.
• Reemplazo
o reparaci6n
de neumaticos
por pinchazos
causados
por objetos externos como clavos,
espinas, tocones o vidrios.
• Reemplazo
o reparaci6n
de neumaticos
o ruedas pot desgaste
normal, accidentes
o por uso o
mantenimiento
incorrecto.
•

Reparaciones
necesarias
pot mal uso del operador,
incluidos,
entre otros, daSos provocados
pot
remolcar objetos que superen
la capacidad
del equipo tractor, chocar contra objetos que doblen el
bastidor, el conjunto de eje o el cigQe_al, o por sobrerrevoluciones
del motor.
• Reparaciones
necesarias
pot negligencia
del operador,
incluidos,
entre otros, dar_os electricos
y
mecanicos
causados
por el almacenamiento
incorrecto,
por no utilizar el tipo y la cantidad correctos
de aceite de motor, por no conservar la plataforma
limpia de residuos infiamables
o por no mantener el
equipo tractor de acuerdo con las instrucciones
que contiene el manual del operador.
• Limpieza o reparaciones
del motor (sistema de combustible)
pot el uso de combustible
considerado
contaminado
u oxidado (echado a perder). En general, el combustible
debe usarse dentro de los 30 dias
posteriores
a su compra.
• Deterioro y desgaste normal de los acabados exteriores o sustituci6n de r6tulos de producto.
Esta garanfia le otorga derechos legales especificos
y tambien puede tenet otros derechos que varian de
un estado a otro.

Sears Brands Management

Corporation,

Hoffman
34

Estates, JL 60179

,_PELIGRO:
Esta Maquina cortadora es capaz de amputar las manosy los pies y de lanzar
objetos, si no se observan las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir
JesJones graves o Ja muerte.
• No maneje la m&quina si no tiene la trampa
_bADVERTENCIA:
Siempre desconecte el alampara cesped completa, la canaleta de descarga
bre de la bujJa y p6ngalo donde no pueda entrar
u otros dispositivos de seguridad en su lugar
en contacto con la bujJa, para evitar el arranque
yen funcionamiento.
por accidente, durante la preparaci6n, el trans• Ralentizar antes de girar.
porte, el ajuste o cuando se hacen reparaciones.
• Nunca dejar una m&quina encendida sin vigi_DVERTENOIA:
No avance cuesta abajo a pu nlancia. Apagar siempre las cuchillas, poner el
to muerto ya que podria perder el control del tractor.
freno de estacionamiento,
parar el motor, y
quitar las Ilaves antes de bajar.
_bADVERTENCIA:
Remolque solamente los
accesorios
recomendados
y conformes alas
• Desenganche las hojas cuando no este cortancaracteristicas indicadas por el fabricante de su
do cesped. Apague el motor y espere hasta que
tractor. Tenga cuidado y prudencia al utilizar el
todas las partes se detengan por completo antractor. Cuando se encuentre en un declive, oper
tes de limpiar la m&quina, retirar la trampa para
utilizando exclusivamente la velocidad m&s baja.
cesped o destapar la canaleta de descarga.
En caso de un declive una carga excesiva poHacer funcionar la ma.quina s61o con la luz del
drJa resultar peligrosa. Los neum&ticos pueden
dia o luz artificial buena.
perder la tracci6n con el suelo y hacerle perder
No hacer funcionar la ma.quina estando bajo
el control de su tractor.
los efectos de alcohol o droga.
_ADVERTENCIA:
El tubo de escape del motor,
Poner atenci6n al tr&fico cuando se opera
cerca de calles o se cruzan.
algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos com)onentes del vehJculo contienen o desprenden
Poner la m&xima atenci6n al cargar o descarproductos quJmicos conocidos en el Estado de
gar la m&quina en una caravana o cami6n.
California como causa de c&ncer y defectos al
Llevar siempre gafas de protecci6n cuando se
nacimiento u otros daSos reproductivos.
hace funcionar la ma.quina.
_bADVERTENCIA:
Los bomes, terminales y acUse protectores de oJdos para evitar da_os en
la audici6n.
cesorios relativos de la baterJa contienen plomo
o compuestos de plomo, productos quJmicos
conocidos en el Estado de California como causa
de c&ncer y defectos al nacimiento u otros daSos
reproductivos. Lavar Jas manos despues de
manJpularlos.
FUNCIONAMIENTO

Los datos indican que los operadores a partir
de los 60 aSos est&n afectados por un gran
porcentaje de heridas relativas a la conducci6n
del cortacesped. Estos operadores tendrJan
que evaluar su habilidad de hacer funcionar
el cortacesped de modo Io bastante seguro
para proteger a sJ mismos y a otras personas
de heridas graves.
• Seguir las recomendaciones
del fabricante
para los pesos y contrapesos de las ruedas.
• Mantener la ma.quina libre de hierba, hojas u
otros escombros que pueden tocar el tubo de
escape/partes del motor calientes y quemarse.
No permitir que el puente del cortacesped
cargue hojas u otros residuos que pueden
causar acumulaciones. Limpiar toda salpicadura de aceite o carburante antes de hacer
operaciones sobre la m&quina o guardarla.
Dejarla enfriar antes de guardarla.

GENERAL

Leer, entender y seguir todas las instrucciones
sobre la m&quina yen el manual antes de
empezar.
No poner las manos o los pies cerca de partes
giratorias o debajo de la m&quina, mantener
siempre limpia la abertura de descarga.
Permitir el funcionamiento de la m&quina s61o
a adultos que tengan familiaridad
con las
instrucciones.
Limpiar el &rea de objetos como piedras,
juguetes, cables, etc. que pueden ser recogidos y disparados con las cuchillas.
Asegurarse de que el &rea este libre de otras
personas antes de ponerla en marcha. Parar
la ma.quina si alguien entra en el &rea.
Nunca Ilevar pasajeros.
No cortar marcha atr&s al no ser absolutamente necesario.
Mirar siempre abajo y
delante mientras se procede atr&s.
Nunca dirigir el material descargado hacia nadie. Evitar descargar material contra paredes
u obstrucciones.
El material podrJa rebotar
hacia el operador. Parar las cuchillas cuando
se pasan superficies de grava.

II. FUNCiONAMiENTO

EN PENDIENTES

Las pendientes son el mayor factor de accidentes
relativos a la p@dida de control y vuelco, que
pueden causar severas heridas o muerte. El funcionamiento en pendientes requiere una atenci6n
extra. Si no es posible hacer marcha atr&s en una
pendiente o site sientes incomodo, no la cortes.
• Cortar hacia arriba y abajo de una pendiente,
no de modo horizontal.

•

Poner atenciones
a los hoyos, las raices, los
bultos, las piedras u otros objetos escondidos.
El terreno irregular
puede volcar la m&quina.
La hierba alta puede esconder
obst&culos.

•

Escoger
una velocidad
de marcha
baja de
modo que no sea necesario
pararse o cambiar
estando en una pendiente.

•

No cortar la hierba
perder tracci6n.
Poner siempre
en pendientes.
cuesta abajo.

mojada.

Las ruedas

a cantos
ciegos,
arbustos,
objetos que pueden impedir

•

una marcha
cuando
se esta
No poner en punto muerto e ir

Evitar arrancar, pararse o girar en una pendiente. Si las ruedas pierden tracci6n,
desconectar
las cuchillas y proceder
despacio cuesta abajo
en la pendiente.

•

Mantener
todo los movimientos
en las pendientes
lentos y gradual.
No hacer cambios
repentinos
de velocidad
o direcci6n,
ya que
pueden causar el escape de la m_.quina.

Remolcar s61o con una m&quina que tenga un
gancho diseSado para remolcar. Enganchar el
equipo o remolcar s61o en el punto dispuesto
al efecto.

• Seguir las recomendaciones del productor con
respecto a los limites del equipo por remolcar
y el remolque en pendientes.
• Nunca permitir que niSos u otras personas
esten dentro del equipo por remolcar.
•

En pendientes, el peso del equipo remolcado
puede causar la perdida de tracci6n y la perdida de control.

• Viajar despacio
frenar.

•Poner
la ma.xima atenci6n
cuando la maquina
funciona
con captadores
de hierba
u otros
dispositivos
enganchados;
pueden afectar
la
estabilidad
de la maquina.
No usar en pendientes empinados.
• No intentar estabilizar
la maquina
poniendo
el
pie en el terreno.
•

arboles
u otros
la vista de ni_os.

iV, REMOLQUE

pueden

•

Nunca dejar que los ni_os manipulen
la maquina.
Tener el maximo
cuidado
cuando
se acerca

y dejar m&s distancia

para

V. SERViClO
MANIPULACION

SEGURA DE LA GASOLINA

Para evitar heridas personales o da_os alas
cosas, poner el m&ximo cuidado a la hora de
manipular la gasolina. La gasolina es extremamente inflamable y los vapores son explosivos.
• Apagar todos los cigarrillos, cigarros, pipas y
otras fuentes de ignici6n.
• Usar s61o contenedores para gasolina aprobados.

No cortar cerca de bajadas,
cunetas y orillas.
Las maquina puede volcarse
improvisamente
si una rueda esta en el borde o se hunde.

m,NINOS
_,ADVERTENOIA:
LOS NINOS PUEDEN
SUFRIR DANOS CON EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO. La Academia Estadounidense de Pediatria
(American Academy of Pediatrics) recomienda
que s61o se permita a ni_os con una edad minima de 12 aSos manejar maquinas cortacesped
manuales, y al menos de 16 a_os para manejar
tractores cortacesped.
Si el operador no pone atenci6n a la presencia
de los niSos pueden ocurrir accidentes tr&gicos.
Los niSos a menudo esta.n atraidos por la m&quinay las actividad de cortar. No dar por hecho
de que los niSos se queden adonde estaban la
Qltima vez que los vistes.
• Mantener los niSos fuera del &rea de corte y
vigilados por un adulto responsable que no sea
el operador.
• Estar alerta y apagar la m&quina si un ni_os
entra en el area.

•

Nunca quitar el tap6n de la gasolina o a_adir carburante con el motor en marcha, dejar enfriar el
motor antes del abastecimiento de la gasolina.
• Nunca abastecer la m&quina al interior de un
local.
•

Nunca guardar la m&quina o el contenedor
del carburante donde haya una llama abierta,
chispas o una luz piloto como un calentador
de agua u otros dispositivos.
• Nunca Ilenar los contenedores al interior de
un vehiculo o en una caravana o cami6n
recubiertos con un forro de pl&stico. Colocar
siempre los contenedores en el terreno lejos
del vehiculo cuando se est& Ilenando.
• Quitar el equipo de gas del cami6n o caravana
y abastecerlo en el terreno. Si no es posible,
abastecer dicho equipo con un contenedor port&til, m&s bien que de un surtidor de gasolina.
Mantener la boquilla a contacto del borde
del dep6sito de carburante o la abertura del
contenedor
durante toda la operaci6n de
abastecimiento. No utilizar un dispositivo con
boquilla cerrada-abierta.
" Si se vierte carburante sobre la ropa, cambiarse la ropa inmediatamente.
• Nunca Ilenar el dep6sito m&s de Io debido.
Volver a colocar el tap6n del gas y cerrar de
modo firme.

• Antes y durante la marcha atras, mirar adelante
y abajo para ver si hay ni_os peque_os.
• Nunca Ilevar ni_os, incluso si hay las cuchillas
apagadas. Podrian caer y herirse seriamente
o interferir con el funcionamiento seguro de la
maquina, los ni_os que se han Ilevado precedentemente pueden aparecer de pronto en el
area de corte por otro paseo y ser atropellados
o tumbados por la maquina.
36

OPERACIONES

DE SERVICIO

GENERALES

• Nunca hacer funcionar la m&quina en un &rea
cerrada.
• Mantener todas las tuercas y pemos apretados
para asegurarse de que trabaja en condiciones
seguras.
• Nunca modificar los dispositivos de seguridad.
Controlar su correcto funcionamiento regularmente.
• Mantener la m&quina libre de hierba, hojas
u otros residuos acumulados.
Limpiar las
salpicaduras de aceite o carburante y quitar
cualquier cosa mojada con carburante. Dejar
que la m&quina se enfrJe antes de guardarla.

Controlar el funcionamiento del freno frecuentemente. Ajustar y hacer las operaciones de
mantenimiento cuando eso sea necesario.

•

Si se golpea un objeto ajeno, hay que pararse
e inspeccionar
la ma.quina.
Reparar,
si es
necesario,
antes de volver a poner en marcha.

•

Nunca hacer ningt_n
el motor en funci6n.

•

Verifique
los componentes
de la trampa
para
cesped y la canaleta
de descarga
con frecuenciay
sustituya
con repuestos
recomendados
por el fabricante
cuando sea necesario.

•

Las cuchillas
del cortacesped
son afiladas.
Envolver
la cuchilla,
ponerse guantes
y poner
la ma.xima atenci6n
cuando
se hacen operaciones en elias.

•

Estar alerta y apagar la m&quina si un niSos
entra en el &rea.

ajuste

o reparaci6n

con

• Antes y durante la marcha atra.s, mirar adelante
y abajo para ver si hay niSos pequeSos.
• Cortar hacia arriba y abajo de una pendiente
(15 ° Ma.x), no de modo horizontal.
• Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de
modo que no sea necesario pararse o cambiar
estando en una pendiente.
• Evitar arrancar, pararse o girar en una pendiente. Si las ruedas pierden tracci6n, desconectar
las cuchillas y proceder despacio cuesta abajo
en la pendiente.
• Si la m&quina se para mientras va cuesta
arriba, desconectar
las cuchillas, poner la
marcha atr&s y ir hacia atr&s despacio.

Mantener y sustituir las etiquetas de seguridad
e instrucci6n, cuando sea necesario.
Asegurarse de que el &rea este libre de otras
personas antes de ponerla en marcha, para la
m&quina si alguien entra en el &tea.
Nunca Ilevar pasajeros.
No cortar marcha atr&s al no ser absolutamente
necesario.
Mirar siempre abajo y delante
mientras se procede atr&s.
Nunca Ilevar niSos, incluso si hay las cuchillas
apagadas. PodrJan caer y herirse seriamente
o interferir con el funcionamiento seguro de la
m&quina, los niSos que se han Ilevado precedentemente pueden aparecer de pronto en el
&rea de corte por otro paseo y ser atropellados
o tumbados por la m&quina.
Mantener los niSos fuera del &rea de corte y
vigilados por un adulto responsable que no sea
el operador.

•

No girar estando en pendientes si no es necesario, y luego girar despacio y gradualmente
cuesta abajo, si es posible.
• AI cargar o descargar la m&quina, no sobrepase
el &ngulo m&ximo recomendado de 15°.

ESPECIFICACIONES

DEL

PRODUCTO

En el estado de California, la Icy exige Io anterior
(Secci6n 4442 del "California Public Resources
Code"). Otros estados pueden contar con otras
leyes parecidas. Las leyes federales se aplican
en la tierras federales. Su centre de Servicio m&s
cercano tiene disponible amortiguadores de chispas para el silenciador. (Vea la secci6n de Partes
de Repuesto en el manual Ingles del dueSo.)

Capacidad y Tipo
de Gasolina:

2.50 Galones/9,46 L
Regular Sin PIomo *

Tipo de Aceite
(API: SG-SL):

SAE 30 (sobre 32°F/0°C)
SAE 5W30 (deabajo 32° F/0°C)

Capacidad de
Aceite:

Con Filtro:
Sin Filtro:

Bujia

Champion RC12YC
(Abertura: .030"/0,76 mm)

ACUERDOS
DE PROTECCION
LA REPARACiON

Sistema de
Carga:

3 Amps Bateria
5 Amps Luces

Bateria:

Amp/Hr:
Min. CCA:
Modelo Tamafio:

Torsi6n del Perno
de la Cuchilla:

45-55 Ft. Lbs./62-75 Nm

Congratulaciones
per su buena compra. Su
nuevo producto Craftsman,; est& diseSado y
fabricado para funcionar de mode fiable per
muchos aSos. Pero come todos los productos,
puede necesitar alguna reparaci6n de tanto en
tanto. En este case tener un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n puede hacerles ahorrar
dinero y fastidios.

56 Oz./1,65 L
48 Oz./1,4 L

28
230
U1R

Esta m&quina puede utilizar gasolina con un
contenido de hasta el 10% de etanol (El0). El
use de una gasolina que supere el 10% de etanol
(El 0) anular& la garantia del producto.

Compre ahora un Acuerdo de Protecci6n para la
Reparaci6n y protegese de molestias y gastos
inesperados.
Un Acuerdo incluye los puntos siguientes:
• Setvieio expetto de nuestros 12.000 especialistas profesionales en la reparaci6n.

FEUCITACIONES per la compra de su tractor. Ha
side diseSado, planificado y fabricado para darle la
meier confiabilidad y el meier rendimiento posible.
En el case de que se encuentre con cualquier
problema que no pueda solucionar f&cilmente,
haga el favor de ponerse en contacto con un
centre de servicio Sears o con un otro centre de
servicio cualificado. Cuenta con representantes
bien capacitados y competentes y con las herramientas adecuadas para darle servicio o para
reparar este tractor.
Haga el favor de leer y de guardar este manual.
Estas instruc-ciones le permitir&n montar y mantener su unidad en forma adecuada. Siempre
observe las "REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD."
RESPONSABILIDADES

PARA

• Setvicio
ilimitado sin cargo alguno para
las partes y la mane de obra sobre todas las
reparaciones garantizadas.
• Sustitueion
del ptodueto si su producto
garantizado no puede ser arreglado.
• Deseuento del 25% sobre el precio corriente
del servicio y de las partes relativas al servicio
no cubiertas per el acuerdo; tambien el 25%
menos sobre el precio corriente de un control
de mantenimiento preventive.
• Ayuda rapids pot telefonosoporte telef6nico per parte de un representante Sears sobre
productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, y
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mas convenientes.

DEL CLIENTE

• Lea y observe las reglas de seguridad.
• Siga un programa regular de mantenimiento,
cuidado y use de su tractor.
• Siga las instrucciones descritas en las secclones "Mantenimiento"
y 'Almacenamiento"
de este manual.
• Utilice prendas de seguridad adecuadas al
manejar la m&quina, incluidos (come minimo)
calzado de seguridad, gafas protectoras y protecci6n auditiva. No utilice pantalones cortes
y/o calzado abierto cuando corte la hierba.
• Informe siempre a alguien de que se dispone
a cortar la hierba en el exterior.

Cuando se ha comprado el Acuerdo, basta con
una Ilamada telef6nica para programar el servicio.
Puede Ilamar cuando quiera, dia y noche o fijar
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4.5 millones de partes y accesorios de calidad.
Este es el tipo de profesionalidad con que puede
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Reparaci6n!
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_ADVERTENCIA:
Este tractor viene equipado
con un motor de combusti6n interna y no se debe
usar sobre, o cerca, de un terreno no desarrollado
cubierto de bosques, de arbustos o de cesped,
o menos que el sistema de escape del motor
venga equipado con un amortiguador de chispas
que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales (si
existen). Si se usa un amortiguador de chispas,
el operador debe mantenerlo en condiciones de
trabajo eficientes.

SERVICIO

DE INSTALACION

SEARS

Para la instalaciSn profesional Sears de aparatos de casa, puertas de garaje, calentadores de
agua y otros importantes articulos para la casa,
en U.S.A Ilamar a
1-800-4-MY-HOME®

Hoja de pendiente

Maves

(1) Tubo

de desagOe

(2) Llave$
(1) Accesorio

Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado
montado
por razones de envJo.

HERRAMIENTAS
EL MONTAJE

del conexi6n

en la f&brica

NECESARIAS

con

la excepci6n

de aquellas

partes

PARA

que no se han

Etiqueta

Un juego de Ilaves de tubo facilitar& el montaje.
A continuaci6n se enumeran los tama_os de las
Ilaves est&ndar.
(I) Llave de 1/2"
(2) Llaves de 7/16"

Cuchillo
Medidor de presi6n
Pinzas

Cuando en este manual se mencionan los terminos "mano derecha" o "mano izquierda" se refiere a
cuando usted se encuentra en la posici6n de operaci6n (sentado/a detr&s del volante de direcci6n).
PARA
CAJA

REMOVER
EL TRACTOR
DE CARTON

DESEMPAQUE

AJUSTE
EL ASIENTO
1. Sientese sobre el asiento.

DE LA

LA CAJA DE CARTON

Remueva todas las partes sueltas que esten
accesibles, y las cajas de partes, de la caja
de cart6n grande.
Cortar a Io largo de las IJneas de puntos en
todos los cuatro paneles de cart6n. Remover
los paneles de cierre y aplanar los paneles
laterales.

Levante la palanca del ajuste (A) hacia arriba
y mueva el asiento hasta que alcance una
posici6n c6moda que le permita presionar completamente sobre el pedal del embrague/freno.
Desconecte la palanca para trabar el asiento
en la posici6n.

Revise si hay partes sueltas adicionales o
cart6n y remuevalas.
ANTES DE REMOVER
EL TRACTOR
DE
LA CORREDERA
VERIFIQUE
1.

LA BATERiA

Levante del asiento a la posici6n levantada.
AVlSO: Ahora puede sacar el tractor de latarima.
Contint_e usando las instrucciones que siguen
para retirar el tractor de la tarima.

AVlSO: Si esta baterJa esta utilizada despues del
mes y aSo indicado sobre la etiqueta (la etiqueta
que se encuentra entre los terminales), cargue la
baterJa por uq mJnimo de una hora a 6-10 amps.
(Vea "BATERI,_' en la secci6n de Mantenimento
de este manual).
Para instale
la baterJa, y cable de la
baterJa, realice el procedim, iento descrito en
"REEM PLAZAR LA BATERIA:' del capJtulo de
Servicio y Ajustes de este manual.

_ADVERTENCIA:
Antes de empezar, leer,
entender y seguir todas las instrucciones presentes en la secci6n Operaciones de este manual.
Asegurarse que el tractor este en un &rea bien
ventilada. Asegurarse que la zona delante del
tractor este libre de otras personas y objetos.

PARA HACER RODAR EL TRACTOR FUERA
DE LA CORREDERA (VEA LA SECCI6N DE
LA OPERACION PARA LA LOCALIDAD Y LA
FUNCI6N

_'LISTA

DE LOS CONTROLES)

Levante la palanca de levantamiento
cesorio a su posici6n m&s alta.

Suelte el freno de estacionamiento
ando el pedal del embrague/freno.

Ponga el control de la rueda libre en la
posici6n de giro libre para desenganchar la
transmisiSn. (Vea "PARA TRANSPORTAR"
en la secciSn de OperaciSn de este manual).

Haga rodar el tractor hacia delante fuera de
la corredera.

Remueva las bandas que sujetan la protecciSn contra la descarga en contra del tractor.

DE REVISI6N

Antes de operar y de disfrutar de su tractor nuevo,
le deseamos que reciba el mejor rendimiento y la
mayor satisfaccion de este producto de calidad.
Haga el favor de revisar la lista a continuacion:
Se han completado todas las instrucciones
de montaje.

del acpresion-

No quedan partes sueltas en la caja de cart6n.
La bateria est& preparada y cargada en forma
adecuada.
El asiento ha sido ajustado en forma c6moda
y apretado en forma segura.
Todas las Ilantas han sido infladas en forma
adecuada. (Para fines de envio, las Ilantas se
inflaron demasiado en la f&brica.)
AsegQrese que el conjunto segador este
nivelado en forma adecuada, de lado a lado
y desde adelante hacia atr&s, para obtener los
mejores resultados en el corte. (Las Ilantas
tienen que estar infladas en forma adecuada
para la nivelaci6n.)
Revise las correas de impulsi6n y de la
segadora. Asegt_rese que recorran el paso
adecuado alrededor de las poleas y dentro
de todos los fijadores de las correas.
Revise el alambrado. Fijese que todas las
conexiones todavia esten seguras y que los
alambres esten sujetos en forma adecuada.
Antes de conducir el tractor, asegt_rese que
el control de rueda libre este en la posici6n
de "transmisi6n enganchada"
(Vea "PARA
TRANSPORTAR"
en la secci6n de la Operaci6n de este manual).
AI mismo tiempo que aprende a como usar su
tractor, preste atenci6n extra a los puntos de
importancia que se presentan a continuaci6n:
El aceite del motor tiene que Ilegar al nivel
adecuado.

Continuar con las siguientes instrucciones.
REVISI6N
DE LA PRESK)N
DE LAS
LLANTAS
Las Ilantas en su unidad fueron infladas demasiado en la f&brica por razones de envio. La
presiSn de las Ilantas correctas es importante
para obtener el mejor rendimiento en el corte.
• Reduzca la presiSn de los neum&ticos a la PSI
que se indica en estos.
REVISION
DE LA NIVELACION
DEL
CONJUNTO
Para obtener los mejores resultados en el corte, la
caja de la segadora tiene que estar nivelada en la
forma adecuada. Vea "PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA
DE LA SEGADOR,_' en la secciSn de Servicio y
Ajustes de este manual.
REVISJ6N
DE LA POSICION
ADECUADA
DE TODAS
LAS CORREAS
Yea las figuras que aparecen para cambiar las
correas de impulsi6n de la cuchilla de la segadora y de movimiento en la secciSn de Servicio y
Ajustes de este manual. Verifique que las correas
sigan su paso correcto.

El estanque de combustible tiene que estar Ileno
con gasolina sin plomo regular, nueva y limpia.
Familiaricese con todos los controles - su
ubicaci6n y su funci6n. Operelos antes de
hacer arrancar el motor.

REVISK_N DEL SISTEMA
DE FRENOS
Una vez que usted haya aprendido a manejar su
tractor, verifique que el freno funcione correctamente. Ver "PARA VERIFICAR SI FUNCIONA
BIEN EL FRENO" en el capitulo de servicio y
ajustes de este manual.

AsegQrese que el sistema de frenos este en
una condici6n de operaci6n segura.
Asegurarse de que el Sistema de Presencia
del Operador y el Sistema de Funcionamiento
Atra.s (ROS) funcionan de modo adecuado
(Ver las Secciones
de Funcionamiento
y
Mantenimiento en este manual).
Es importante purgar la transmisi6n antes de
operar su tractor por la primera vez. Siga las
instrucciones adecuadas para el empiezo y
para purgar (Vea "PARA EMPEZAR EL M,OTOR" y "PARA PURGAR LATRANSMISION"
en la secci6n de la Operaci6n de este manual).

Estos simbolos pueden aparecer sobre su tractor o en la literatura proporcionada
Aprenda y comprenda sus significados.

MARCHA
ATR/_S

NEUTRO

I\1

ALTO

BAJO

ESTRANGULACION

RAPIDO

con el producto.

LENTO

INTERRUPTER
DE IGNICI6N

MOTOR
APAGADO

MOTOR
EN MARCHA

SISTEMA
FUNCIONAMIENTO

MARCHA
ATR/_S

ATRAS (ROS)

MOTOR
ENCENDIDO

MARCHA
HACIA

EL ClERRE
DIFERENCIAL

PEDAL DE
FRENO /
EMBRAGUE

PALANCA
DE
MANDO CRUCERO

FRENO DE
ESTACIONAMIENTO

LUCES
ENSENDIDAS

ALTURA
DE LA
SEGADORA

COMBUSTIBLE

LEVANTAMIENTO DE
LASEGADORA

BATERiA

PROTECCION
DE OiDO SE

ADELANTE

REQUIERE

®@@@@
ACCESORIO
DEL EMBRAGUE
ENGANCHADO

ACCESORIO
DEL EMBRAGUE

PELIGRO, GUARDE
LAS MANOSY

DESENGANCHADO

LOS PIES LEJOS

RUEDA LIBRE
(Solamente para los
modelos automatico)

&
&
&

(VEA LA SECCION

PELIGROS DE
PENDIENTES

DE LAS REGLAS

DE SEGURIDAD)

PELIGRO indica un peligro que, si no se evita,
provoca muerte o lesiones graves.
ADVERTENCIA indica un peligro que, si no se evita,
puede provocar muerte o lesiones graves.
PRECAUCION indica un peligro que, si no se evita,
puede provocar lesiones ligeras o moderadas.
PRECAUCION
aviso,

No seguir las siguientes
instrucciones puede provocar
heridas o muerte, Los simbolos
de aviso de seguridadse utilizan
para identificar informaciones de
seguridad relativas a peligros que
pueden provocar la muerte, heridas
graves y/o daSos a la maquina,

MANTENGA EL
AREA DESPEJADA

indica

da5os

cuando

se utiliza

una situaci6n

al tractor

sin el sfmbolo

que puede

provocar

y/o al motor.

SUPERFICIES CALIENTES indica un peligro que,
si no se evita, puede provocar la muerte, lesiones
graves y/o danos a la maquina.

FUEGO
provocar

indica

a la maquina.

un peligro

la muerte,

que,

lesiones

si no se evita,
graves

puede

y/o danos

FAMIMARICESE

CON SU TRACTOR

LEA ESTE MANUAL

DEL Y LAS REGLAS

DE SEGURIDAD

ANTES DE OPERAR SU TRACTOR

Compare las ilustraciones con su tractor para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones
controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro.

de los diversos

Nuestros tractores cumplen con los est&ndares de seguridad del
American National Standard institute.
(A) PALANCA DEL LEVANTAMIENTO DEL ACCESORIO - Se usa para levantar, bajar y ajustar
el conjunto segador o los dem&s accesorios
montados en su tractor.

(F) INTERRUPTOR DE IGNICION - Se usa para
hacer arrancar o hacer parar el motor.
(G) SISTEMA DE FUNCIONAMaENTO HACIA
ATR.&S (ROS) EN POSICION "ON" - Permite la
operaci6n del conjunto segador o otro accesorio
accionado mientras queen reves.

(B) PEDAL DEL EMBRAGUE/FRENO
- Se usa
para desembragar y frenar el tractor y para hacer
arrancar el motor.

(H) INTERRUPTOR
DE LA LUZ - Enciende y
apaga las luces delanteras.

(C) PALANCA DEL FRENO DE ESTACIONAMIENTO - Asegura el pedal del embrague/freno
en la posici6n del freno.
(D) CONTROL DE ACELERACION/ESTRANGULACION
- Se usa para hacer arrancar
controlar la velocidad del motor.

(J) PALANCA DE CONTROL DE MOVIMIENTO Selecciona la velocidad y la direcci6n del tractor.
(M) CONTROL DE RUEDA LIBRE - Desengancha la trans-misi6n para empujar o arrastrar.

(E) PALANCA
DEL EMBRAGUE
DEL ACCESORIO - Se usa para enganchar las cuchillas
segadoras, o los dem&s accesorios montados
en su tractor.

_" __atos.
anteojoa

una mascara
COMO

USAR

Siarnpre use |
opere au tractor |
gafas de seguridad o |
de visi6n arnplia de aeguridad uaada aobre laa gafaa,

d_ntraa

SU TRACTOR

• Gire la Ilave de igniciSn (F) a la posiciSn de
apagado "STOP" y remueva la Ilave al abandonar el tractor para evitar el uso no autorizado.
IMPORTANTE:
Dejando el interruptor
de la
igniciSn en cualquier posiciSn otra que "STOP"
causar i que la bateria se descargue (muerta).

PARA AJUSTAR EL FRENO DE ESTACIONAMIENTO
Su tractor viene equipado con un interruptor sensor que exige la presencia del operador. Cuando
el motor est& funcionando, si el operador trata de
bajarse del asiento sin primero aplicar el freno de
estacionamiento, se apagara, el motor.
1. Presione el pedal (D) del freno/embrague
completamente y sostengalo.
2. Jale hacia arriba la palanca del freno de
mano (H) y mantengala en esa posici6n;
suelte gradualmente el pedal del embrague/
freno (D), y luego suelte la palanca del freno
de mano. El pedal tiene que quedar en la
posici6n de freno. AsegQrese que el freno
de estacionamiento va a sujetar el tractor en
forma segura.

PARADA
CUCHILLAS

AVISO: Bajo ciertas condiciones,
cuando el
tractor est& parado con el motor andando en
vacio, los gases de escape del motor caliente
pueden hacer que el cesped se ponga "cafe."
Para eliminar esta posibilidad, siempre pare el
motor cuando pare el tractor en &reas con cesped.
_kPRECAUCI6N:
Siempre pare el tractor completamente, segt_n se ha descrito anteriormente,
antes de abandonar la posici6n del operador.
PARA USAR EL CONTROL DE LA ACELERACION (D)
Siempre opere el motor a una aceleraciSn
completa.
• Si el motor funciona a una velocidad inferior a la
m&xima (r&pida), su rendimiento disminuye.
• El rendimiento 5ptimo se obtiene a la velocidad
m&xima (r&pida).

DE LA SEGADORA-

• Mueva la control del embrague del accesorio
a la posici6n desenganchado (1"_).
PARA MOVERSE HACIA ADELANTE Y HACIA
ATRAS
La direcci6n y la velocidad del movimiento son
controladas por medio de la palanca de control
de movimiento (J).

(1_1) "Enganchado"
(Engaged)
IMPULSION

(1_1) "Desenganchado"
(Disengaged)

DE RECORRIDO

• Para parar el mecanismo impulsor, presione el
pedal del freno completamente.
• Mueva la palanca de control de movimiento (J)
a la posici6n de neutro.

MOTOR -

• Mueva el control (D) de aceleraci6n
a la
posici6n r&pida.
AVlSO: No mover el control de aceleraci6n a la
posici6n ra.pida antes de parar puede causar que
el motor tenga un "pistoneo".

Haga arrancar el motor con la palanca de control de movimiento
en la posici6n
de neutro.
Suelte el freno de estacionamiento.
Lentamente,
movimiento

mueva la palanca de control
a la posici6n deseada.

PARA AJUSTAR
LA SEGADORA

LA ALTURA

DE CORTE DE

Con la segadora a la altura deseada para la
posici6n de corte, se tienen que montar las
ruedas calibradoras de modo que queden
un poco sobre el suelo. Instale las ruedas
calibradoras en el agujero adecuado con el
perno con resalto, la arandela de 3/8, y la
tuerca de seguridad de 3/8-16 y aprietelos
en forma segura.
3. Repita el procedimiento para el lado opuesto
instalando la rueda calibradora en el mismo
agujero de ajuste.
PARA OPERAR LA SEGADORA

La posiciSn de la palanca elevadora (A) determina
a que altura se cortar& el cesped.

Su tractor viene equipada con un interruptor
sensor que exige la presencia del operador. Si
el motor est& funcionando y el embrague del accesorio est& enganchado y el operador trata de
bajarse del asiento, se apagar& el motor. Tiene
que mantenerse sentado completa y centralmente en el asiento para impedir que el motor
vacile o se apague cuando se opere su equipo
en terreno disparejo, &spero o en cerros.

• Coloque la palanca elevadora en la ranura de
la altura deseada.
La gama de la altura de corte es de aproximadamente 25,4 to 101,6 mm (1 a 4 pulgadas). Las
alturas se miden desde el suelo a la punta de la
cuchilla cuando el motor no est& funcionando.
Estas alturas son aproximadas y pueden variar
dependiendo de las condiciones del suelo, de la
altura del cesped y del tipo del cesped que se
est& segando.
• El cesped promedio debe cortarse aproximadamente
a 63,5 mm (2-1/2 pulgadas)
durante la temporada fria y sobre 76,2 mm
(3 pulgadas) durante los meses calurosos.
Para obtener un cesped m&s saludable y de
mejor apariencia, siegue a menudo y despues
de un crecimiento moderado.

1.
2.

Elija a que altura cortar& el cesped por medio
de la palanca elevadora.
Haga arrancar las cuchillas de la segadora
enganchando
el control del embrague del
accesorio.

PARA PARAR LAS CUCHILLAS
DORA
Desenganche
cesorio.

DE LA SEGA-

el control del embrague

del ac-

_PREOAUOI6N:
No opere la segadora sin,
ya sea, el recogedor de cesped completo en las
segadoras asi equipadas o con la protecciSn
contra la descarga en su lugar.

• Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de corte, el
cesped que tiene m&s de 152,4 mm (6 pulgadas) de altura debe segarse dos veces. Haga
el primer corte relativamente alto; el segundo
a la altura deseada.
PARA AJUSTAR
LAS RUEDAS CALIBRADORAS
Las ruedas calibradoras est&n bien ajustadas
cuando se encuentran un poco a distancia del
terreno al mismo tiempo que la segadora este a
la altura de corte deseada. Entonces las ruedas
calibradoras mantienen el conjunto segador en
posiciSn para prevenir el corte raspeo en casi
todos los terrenos.
AVlSO: Ajuste las ruedas calibradoras con el
tractor en una superficie nivelada plana.
1. Ajuste la segadora
a la altura de corte
deseada con la manilla de ajuste de altura (Vea "PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA DE
CORTE DE LA SEGADORA_' en la secciSn
de OperaciSn de este manual).

FUNCIONAMIENTO
ATRAS
Tu tractor est& equipado con el Sistema de Funcionamiento Atra.s (ROS). Cualquier tentativa del
operador de viajar marcha atra.s con el embrague
puesto apagara, el motor a menos que la Ilave de
igniciSn se ponga en la posiciSn de "ON" del ROS.
ATENCION:
Ir marcha atr&s con el embrague
puesto para cortar, no es recomendable.
Poniendo el ROSen posiciSn "ON", para permitir el
funcionamiento atr&s con el embrague puesto, se
tiene que hacer s61o cuando el operador Io considera necesario para reposicionar la m&quina con
el dispositivo embragado. No siegue en revesa
menos que sea absolutarnente
necesario.

USAR EL SISTEMA
ATRA,8 -

DE FUNCIONAMIENTO

Tire del mando de la rueda libre hacia afuera
y hacia abajo hasta que se coloque en la guia
y sueltalo de manera que se mantenga en la
posici6n de desenganchada.
• No empuje o arrastre el tractor a m&s de 3,2
km/h (2 mph).
• Para volver a accionar la transmisi6n, invierta
este procedimiento.
Transmisi6n Enganchada

Utilice el tractor solamente siesta seguro de que
no ingresara.n niSos ni otras personas o animales
al &tea donde se va a cortar el cesped.
1. Mover la palanca de mando del movimiento
en la posici6n neutro.
2.

Con el motor en marcha, girar la Ilave del interruptor de la ignici6n en el sentido inverso al
de las agujas del reloj hasta la posici6n "ON".

Mire hacia abajo y hacia atra.s no s61o antes
de ir marcha atr&s, sino mientras este yendo
marcha atr&s.

Mover despacio la palanca de mando del
movimiento hacia la posici6n atr&s (R) para
empezar el movimiento.
Cuando el uso del ROSes m&s necesario, de
vuelta a la Ilave de ignici6n en el sentido de
las agujas del reloj hasta la posici6n "ON".

Posici6n ROS
"ON ....

Transmisi6n Desenganchada

Motor en posici6n
ON"

AVISO: Para proteger el cap6 contra el daSo
cuando transporte su tractor en un cami6n o
remolcador, asegQrese que el cap6 este cerrado
y asegurado al tractor. Use los medios apropiados para amarrar el cap6 al tractor (cuerdas,
cordeles, etc.).
REMOLQUE DE CARRETILLAS
O OTROS
ACCESORIOS
Remolque solamente los accesorios recomendados y especificados por el fabricante del tractor.
Use sentido comQn cuado este remolcando. Las
cargas pesadas, cuando este yendo sobre una
pendiente, son peligrosas, las Ilantas pueden
perder su tracci6n con el terreno y pueden ocasionar que pierda el control de su tractor.

PARA OPERAR EN CERROS
_ADVERTENOIA:
No maneje hacia arriba o
hacia abajo en cerros con pendientes superiores a
15° y no maneje atravesando ninguna pendiente.
Utilice la guia de la pendiente proporcionada en
la parte posteriora de este manual.
• Escoja la velocidad m&s lenta antes de arrancar hacia arriba o hacia abajo en cerros.
• Evite parar o cambiar la velocidad en cerros.
• Si es absolutamente necesario el parar, empuje
el pedal del embrague/freno
r&pidamente a
la posici6n de freno y enganche el freno de
estacionamiento.
• Mueva la palanca de control de movimiento a
la posici6n de neutro.
JMPORTANTE: La palanca de control de movimiento no vuelve a la posici6n de neutro cuando
el pedal del embrague/freno
esta presionado.
• Para volver a empezar con el movimiento,
suelte lentamente, el freno de estacionamiento
y el pedal del embrague/freno.
• Lentamente, mueva la palanca de control de
movimiento al ajuste m&s lento.
• Gire siempre lentamente.
PARA TRANSPORTAR

ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR
MOTOR

REVISE EL NIVEL DE AOEJTE DEL MOTOR
El motor de su tractor se envia de f&brica ya Ileno
con aceite de peso para verano.
1.

Revise el aceite del motor con el tractor en
terreno nivelado.
2. Remueva la tapa/varilla indicadora de nivel de
relleno del aceite y limpielas, vuelva a insertar
la varilla indicadora de nivel y atornille la tapa
hasta que quede apretada, espere por unos
cuantos segundos, remuevala y lea el nivel
del aceite. Si es necesario, agregue aceite
hasta que se haya alcanzado la marca Ileno
(FULL) en la varilla indicadora de nivel. No
Io Ilene demasiado.
• Para la operaci6n en clima frio, debe cambiar
el aceite para poder arrancar m&s f&cilmente
(Vea "Tabla de Viscosidad Del Aceite" en la
secci6n de Mantenimento de este manual).
• Para cambiar el aceite del motor, vea la secci6n
de Mantenimento en este manual.

Cuando empuje o arrastre su tractor asegQrese de
desenganchar la transmisi6n poniendo el control
de la rueda libre en la posici6n de marcha de rueda libre. El control de marcha de rueda libre esta
situado en la barra de tracci6n trasera del tractor.
1.

Levante la palanca de levantamiento
cesorio a su posici6n m&s alta.

del ac-

AGREGUE

GASOUNA

AVISO: Antes de arrancar, lea las instrucciones
siguientes para el arranque en clima frJo ytemplado.

• Llene el tanque de combustible hasta la parte
inferior del cuello de relleno. No Io Ilene de m&s.
Use gasolina normal nueva y limpia con un
mJnimo de 87 octanos. No mezcle aceite con
gasolina. Compre combustible en cantidades
que se puedan usar en 30 dJas para asegurar
la frescura del combustible.

_I_PREOAUOI6N:
Limpie el aceite o el combustible derramado. No almacene, derrame o use
gasolina cerca de una llama expuesta.
IMPORTANTE: Cuando se opere en temperaturas por debajo de 32°F (0°C) use gasolina de
invierno limpia y nueva para auedar a asegurar
un buen arranque en clima frJo.

ARRANQUE CON TIEMPO TEMPLADO
(50 ° F/10°C y m&s)
7. Cuando arranque el motor, mueva el control
de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de r&pido.

PREOAUOION: Los combustibles mezclados con
alcohol (llamados gasohol o que usan etanol o
metanol) pueden atraer la humedad, Io que provoca la separaci6n y formaci6n de a.cidos durante
el almacenamiento.
El gas &cido puede daSar el
sistema de combustible de un motor mientras se
encuentra en almacenamiento.
Para evitar problemas con el motor, el sistema de combustible se
debe vaciar antes del almacenamiento
durante
30 dJas o ma.s. Drene el tanque de gasolina, arranque el motor y h&galo funcionar hasta que las
tuberJas de combustible y del carburador esten
vacJas Use combustible nuevo en la temporada
siguiente. Consulte las Instrucciones de Aimacenamiento para obtener informaci6n adicional.
Nunca use productos limpiadores para motor o
carburador en el tanque de combustible porque
puede provocar da_os irreparables. El estabilizador de combustible es una alternativa aceptable
para minimizar la formaci6n de dep6sitos de
goma de combustible durante el almacenamiento.
Agregue estabilizador a la gasolina en el tanque
de combustible o recipiente de almacenamiento.
Siga siempre la proporci6n de mezcla que se
encuentra en el recipiente del estabilizador. Deje
funcionar el motor al menos durante 10 minutos
despues de agregar el estabilizador para permitir
que el estabilizador Ilegue al carburador. NovacJe
el tanque de gasolina y el carburador si utiliza
estabilizador de combustible.
PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR

• Los accesorios y el embrague ahora pueden
ser utilizados. Si el motor no acepta esta
carga, vuelva a arrancar el motor para permitirle que se caliente por un minuto utilizando el estrangulador como describido arriba.
ARRANQUE CON TIEMPO FR[O
(50 ° F/10°O y menos)
7. AI hacer arrancar el motor, mantenga el
control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de estrangulaci6n hasta que el motor se caliente y
empieze funcionar mal. Una vez que empieze
a funcionar mal, mueva inmediatamente el
control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n r&pida.
El calentamiento del motor puede tomar a
partir de varios segundos a varios minutos
(cuanto ma.s frJa es la temperatura, m&s largo
es el calentamiento).
CALENTAMIENTO
AUTOMATICA

Asegt_rese ,que el control de rueda libre este
en la posiclon enganchada.

Sientase en el sill6n en la posici6n de operaci6n, suelte el pedal del freno y ponga el
freno de estacionamiento.

Ponga la palanca de control de movimiento
en la posici6n de neutro.
Mueva el embrague
del accesorio
a la
posici6n desenganchado.
Mueva la palanca de control de la aceleraci6n
a la posici6n de estrangulaci6n.

4.
5.

PARA LA TRANSMISION

Antes de conducir la unidad en un tiempo frJo, la
transmisi6n debe ser calentada como las instrucclones siguientes:
1. AsegOrese que el tractor este situado en una
superficie nivelada.
2. Alivie el freno de estacionamiento y deje que
el freno vuelva a la posici6n de operaci6n.
3. Permita que la transmisi6n se caliente durante
un minuto. Esto puede ser echo durante el
tiempo de calentamiento del motor.
• Los accesorios pueden ser utilizados durante el periodo del recalentamiento
del
motor despues que la transmisi6n halla
sido calentada.
PURGAR
LA TRANSMISION

AI hacer arrancar el motor por la primera vez o
si se ha acabado el combustible del motor, se
necesitar& tiempo para el arranque extra para
mover el combustible desde el estanque hasta
el motor.
1.

Inserte la Ilave en la ignici6n y gire la Ilave en
el sentido que giran las manillas del reloj a la
posici6n de arranque start, y suelte la Ilave tan
pronto como arranque el motor. No haga funcionar el arrancador continuamente por m&s
de quince segundos por minuto. Si el motor no
arranca despues de varios intentarlos, mueva
el control de la aceleraci6n a la posici6n de
r&pido, espere unos cuantos minutos y trate
de nuevo. Si el motor sigue sin funcionar,
mueva el control de la aceleraci6n
a la
posici6n de estrangulaci6n y intente de nuevo.

_,PRECAUCI6N:
Nunca enganche o desenganche la palanca del control de rueda libre
cuando el motor esta funcionando.
Para asegurar la operaci6n y ejecuci6n adecuada, es recomendado que la transmisi6n sea
purgada antes de operar el tractor para la primera vez. Este proceso remover& cualquier aire
adentro de la transmisi6n que se halla formado
durante el transporte de su tractor.

CONSEJOS

IMPORTANTE: Si por acaso su transmisi6n debe
ser removida para servicio o reemplazo, debe
ser purgada despues de la reinstalaci6n y antes
de operar el tractor.
1. Para mayor seguridad, ubique el tractor en
una superficie nivelada, despejada de cualquier objeto y abierta, con el motor apagado
y el freno de mano puesto.
2. Desenganche
la transmisi6n
poniendo el
control de rueda libre en la posici6n de desenganchado (Vea "PARA EL TRANSPORTE" en
esta secci6n de este manual).
3.

•

•
•

Sentado en el asiento del tractor, empiece
el motor. Despues que este corriendo el motor, mueva el control de estrangulaci6n a la
posici6n de lento. Con la palanca de rueda libre en la posici6n de neutral (N), desenganche
lentamente el embrague/el freno del pedal.

•

_,PRECAUCI6N:
En el transcurso del paso 4,
puede que de pronto se pongan en movimiento
Ins ruedas.
4.

Mueva la palanca del control de movimiento
a la posici6n total de adelante y sujetela durante cinco (5) segundos. Mueva la palanca
hacia la posici6n total de marcha atr&s y
sujetela durante cinco (5) segundos. Repita
este proceso tres (3) veces.

Mueva la palanca del control de movimiento
a la posici6n de neutro (N). Apague el motor
y embrague el freno de estacionamiento.
Enganche la transmisi6n poniendo el control
de rueda libre en la posici6n de conducir (Vea
"PARA TRANSPORTAR" en esta secci6n del
manual).

PARA SEGAR

NO use cadenas
de Ilanta cuando
la carcasa
de la cortadora
de cesped este colocada
en el
tractor.
La segadora
debe estar nivelada
en forma
adecuada
para obtener
el mejor rendimiento
al segar.
Vea "PARA NIVELAR
LA CAJA DE
LA SEGADORA_'
en la secci6n
de Servicio
y
Ajustes
de este manual.
El lado izquierdo
de la segadora
se debe usar
para recorte.
Maneje de modo que los recortes
se descarguen en el &rea que ya ha sido cortada.
Mantenga el &rea de corte a la derecha
del tractor.
Esto producir&
una distribuci6n
m&s pareja de
los recortes
y un corte m&s uniforme.
AI segar las &rea grandes,
empiece
girando a
la derecha
de modo que los recortes
se descarguen,
alej&ndose
de los arbustos,
cercos,
entradas
de autom6viles,
etc. Despues de una
o dos vueltas,
siegue en la direcci6n
opuesta,
haciendo
virajes
a la izquierda,
hasta que
termine.

• Si el cesped est& demasiado alto, se debe
segar dos veces para reducir la carga y los
posibles peligros de incendio debido a los
recortes secos. Haga el primer corte relativamente alto; el segundo a la altura deseada.
• No siegue el cesped cuando esta. mojado. El
cesped mojado taponar& la segadora y dejar&
montones indeseables. Permita que se seque
el cesped antes de segarlo.
• Siempre opere eJ motor con una aceleracJ6n
completa
cuando siegue para asegurarse
de conseguir
un mejor rendimiento
y una
descarga apropiada de los materiales. Regule
la velocidad de recorrido seleccionando
un
cambio Io suficientemente bajo para obtener un
rendimiento de corte de parte de su segadora
y tambien la calidad del corte deseada.
• Cuando opere con accesorios, seleccione una
velocidad de recorrido que se acomode al terreno y le permita obtener el mejor rendimiento
del accesorio que se est& usando.

Sentado en el asiento del tractor, empiece el
motor. Despues que este corriendo el motor,
mueva el control de estrangulaci6n media
(1/2) velocidad. Con la palanca de control de
movimiento a la posici6n de neutro (N), lentamente desenganche el embrague/el freno
del pedal.
Mueva lentamente la palanca de control
de movimiento
hacia adelante, despues
que el tractor se mueva aproximadamente
cinco (5) pies (1,5 m), mueva lentamente
con la palanca de control de movimiento a la
posici6n contraria. Despues que el tractor se
mueva aproximadamente unos cinco (5) pies
(1,5 m) vuelva a poner la palanca de control
de movimiento en la posici6n de neutro (N).
Repita este procedimiento
la palanca de
control de movimiento tres (3) veces.

Su transmisi6n esta ahora purgado y dispuesto
para la operaci6n normal.

CADA

PROGRAIVJA DE MANTENIMIENTO

ANTES
DE
CADA
USO

Revisar

la opelaci6n

Revisar

la presi6n

Vedfical
Revisar

A
"1I"

Tabla

Revisar

Limpie

la batel

ia y los

las

Ea plaoa

de1 transeie

dee cortac6spedes

tlapezoidales

del aceite

del

motor

del motol

(Modelos

con

el aoeite

del InOtOl

(Modelos

sin

el filtro
la rejilla

Inspeccionar

Cambial

Limpiar

filtro
filtro

aceite)

_,2

de aceite)

_1,2

de aire

_f_

de aire

el silenciador/amorliguador
el flltro

las

de direcciOn.

el aoeite

Limpiar

AMIENTO

Cambial
Limpiar

ALMACEN-

la segadora

Cambial

CADA
TEMPORADA

"RQS"

tel eminales

oorreas

el nivel

_V_

100

Ea nivelaciOn

Inspeccione

CADA
HORAS

de batelia

el enffiamiento

Compluebe

Revisar

y sistemas

lubricaoi6n

Eos residuos

Revisar

operador

Eas ouchillas

el nivel

Lirnpiar
R

del

sueltos
sujetadol

Afilar!oambial

50
HORAS

Ilantas

presencia

hay

CADA

25
HORAS

del ffeno
de las

Ea sistemas

C_DA
HORAS

de aceite

aletas

de chispas

(si equipado)

_12

de enfriamiento

Cambial

la bujia

Cambial

el cartuoho

Cambial

el filtro

_2
_

papel

del filtro

de aire

de combustible

i Cart bJa_ m4s a menudo cuando e ope_e ba_o carga pesada o en arnbientes con a_tasterllpe_atu_as
2 Da se vicio rras a rr enudo cuando se opere en condioiones sucias o pol_orosas

3 CambJaq las ouchillas m_s a menudo ouaq/do se iegue en sue]o arenoso
4 No requerido si equipado ¢on una bater[a libre de maq_tenitrdento

TABLA DE LUBRICACJON

RECOMENDACIONES
GENERALES
La garantia de este tractor no cubre los articulos que han estado sujetos al abuso o a la negligencia del operador. Para recibir todo el valor
de la garantia, el operador tiene que mantener
la segadora segt_n las instrucciones descritas
en este manual.
Hay algunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer
en forma peri6dica para poder mantener su
tractor adecuadamente.
AI menos una vez cada estaci6n comprobar
si es necesario efectuar los adjustes descritos
en las secciones de Servicio y Ajustes de este
manual.
• Una vez al a_o, cambie la bujia, limpie o
cambie el filtro de aire y revise si las cuchillas y las correas esta.n desgastadas. Una bujia nueva y un filtro de aire limpio aseguran
una mezcla de aire-combustible adecuada y
le ayudan a que su motor funcione mejor y
que dure m&s.
ANTES DE CADA USO
1. Revise el nivel del aceite del motor.
2. Revise la operaci6n de los frenos.
3. Revise la presi6n de las Ilantas.
4. Verifique que el sistema de presencia del
operado y ROS funcionen adecuatamente.
5. Revise si hay sujetadores sueltos.

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