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perator's

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LAWN TRACTOR
7 Speed, Shift-on=the=Go
42" Deck
Model No. 247.288811

• Espanol,

P. 58
This product has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read and
understand
this Operator's Manual.
For answers to your questions
this product, Call:

Before using this equipment,
read this manual and follow

1-800=659=5917

all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears Brands

Management

about

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

Corporation,

Visit our website:

Hoffman

www.craftsman.com

Estates,

IL 60179 U.S.A.
FormNo.769-06422C
(May11,2011)

Off-Season Storage ........................................................
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Trou bleshooting ..............................................................
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Labels .............................................................................
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Parts List .........................................................................
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Espafiol ............................................................................
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Service Numbers .............................................
Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN

FULL WARRANTY

FORTWO YEARSfromthe date of purchase,all non-expendablepartsof this ridingequipmentare warrantedagainstany defectsin material
or workmanship.A defectivenon-expendablepart will receivefree in-homerepairor replacementif repairis impossible.
FOR FIVEYEARSfromthe dateof purchase,the frameand front axleof this ridingequipmentare warrantedagainstanydefects in materialor
workmanship.A defectiveframeor frontaxle will receivefreein-homerepairor replacementif repairis impossible.
FOR90 DAYSfrom the dateof purchase,the battery(an expendablepart)of this ridingequipmentis warrantedagainstanydefectsin material
or workmanship(our testingprovesthat it will not holda charge).A defectivebatterywill receivefreein-homereplacement.
ADDITIONALLIFETIMELIMITEDWARRANTYon CASTIRON FRONTAXLE (if equipped)
FORAS LONGAS IT IS USEDby the originalownerafterthe fifth yearfrom thedate of purchase,the cast ironfrontaxle (if equipped)of this
ridingequipmentis warrantedagainstanydefects in materialor workmanship.With proofof purchase,a defectivecastfront axle will receive
free in-homereplacement.
WARRANTYSERVICE
Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfree repairor replacement,call 1-800-659-5917or visit theweb site:www. craftsman.corn
in allcasesabove,if partrepairor replacement
is impossible,theridingequipmentwillbe replacedfreeof chargewiththe sameor anequivalentmodel.
All of the abovewarrantycoverageis voidif this ridingequipmentis ever usedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedto another
person.
This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material and workmanship. Warranty coverage does NOTinclude:
•

Expendableparts (exceptbattery)that can wearout from normaluse withinthe warrantyperiod,includingbutnot limitedto blades,
sparkplugs,air cleaners,belts,and oil filters.

•

Standardmaintenanceservicing,oil changes,or tune-ups.

•

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

•

Tire or wheel replacementor repairresultingfrom normalwear,accident,or improperoperationor maintenance.

•

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedbytowingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof
the ridingequipment,impactingobjectsthat bendthe frame,axle assemblyor crankshaft,or over-speedingtheengine.

•

Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto, electricaland mechanicaldamagecaused by
improperstorage,failureto use the propergradeand amountof engineoil, failureto keepthedeck clear of flammabledebris,or
failureto maintainthe ridingequipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin the operator'smanual.

•

Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscaused byfuel determinedto be contaminatedor oxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe
usedwithin30 daysof its purchasedate.

•

Normaldeteriorationand wearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabel replacement.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveotherrightswhich vary from stateto state.
Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOil:
Fuel:

SAE 30
UnleadedGasoline

SparkPlug:

Champion®RC12YC

Engine:

Briggs& StrattonI/C®

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

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

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

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

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

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

GENERAL
•

•
•

OPERATION

Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.

•

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

•

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

•

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

•

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

•

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

•

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

•
•
•

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

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

•

SLOPE

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

OPERATION

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

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

Do:
o

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

•

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

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

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

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

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

•
•

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

•
•

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

•

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

CHILDREN

SERVICE

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

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

•

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

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

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

•

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

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

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

•

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

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

•
•

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

ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK

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

ARRESTOR

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

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

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

SAFETY

SYMBOLS

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

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

and follow

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

attempting

to assemble

and

operate

DANGER--

ROTATING BLADES

Never carry passengers.

Never carry children,

even with the blades off.

O
DANGER--

ROTATING BLADES

Always look down

WARNING--

and behind

before

and while

backing

to avoid a back-over

accident.

ROTATING BLADES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
can amputate

parts or under the cutting

deck. Contact with the blade(s)

hands and feet.

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

OBJECTS

may pick up and throw and objects which

WARNING--THROWN
This machine

can cause serious personal

injury.

can cause serious personal

injury.

OBJECTS

may pick up and throw and objects which

BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders,

helpers,

children

and pets at least 75 feet from the machine

while

it is in

operation.

WARNING--

SLOPE OPERATION

Do not operate

WARNING--

this machine

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially
muffler

on a slope greater than 15 degrees.

the muffler,

become extremely

hot during

operation.

Allow engine and

to cool before touching.

DANGER-

ROTATING BLADES

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

place. If damaged,

replace immediately.

unless discharge cover or grass

Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree...
or a corner of a building...

15 °

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
Donot operateyourlawnmoweron such slopes.Do notmow on inclineswith a slope in excessof 15degrees(a rise of approximately2ol/2 feet every 10feet). A riding
mowercouldoverturnand causeseriousinjury.Operateriding mowersup and downslopes,neveracrossthe face of slopes.

i_llll

propertyof yourselfand others.Readand followall instructions
inthis manualbeforeattemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto
WARNING!
Thissymbol
points
outimportantsafetyinstructions
which,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or

complywith these instructions
may resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol,HEEDiTS WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use of this powermachineto personswho read,understand,and follow thewarningsand instructionsin this manualand on the
machine.

ROTATING BLADES CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• DONOTM0WWHEN CHILDRENOR
OTHERSAREAROUND
• NEVERCARRYCHILDRENEVENWITH
BLADE(S)OFF.
• LOOKDOWNANDBEHINDBEFORE
ANDWHILEBACKING.

•

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

the Battery

CALIFORNIA

Shipping

Removal

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

Cables

PROPOSITION

Brace

•

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

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

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

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

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

The shippingbrace,usedfor packagingpurposesonly, mustbe
removedand discardedbeforeoperatingyour ridingmower.

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

The Steering

Wheel

Figure1
3.

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

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

If the steeringwheelfor yourtractordid notcome attached,the
hardwarefor attachingit has beenpackedwithinthe steeringwheel,
beneaththe steeringwheelcap. Carefullypry off the steeringwheel
cap and removethe hardware.
1. With the wheelsof the tractorpointingstraightforward,placethe
steeringwheeloverthe steeringshaft.
2.

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

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

Attaching

3.
4.

The Seat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approximately14psifor the front tires
IMPORTANT: Referto the tire sidewallfor exacttire manufacturer's
recommendedor maximumpsi. Donot overinfiate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cuttingdeckto mowunevenly.

B
A

C
14

E
J

Figure5
A

SpeedControl Lever/ ParkingBrakeLever

Throttle/chokecontrol lever

C
D

IgnitionSwitch
Deck Lift Lever

PTO Lever(Blade Engage)

Cup Holder

Shift Lever

Clutch-BrakePedal

NOTE: Any referencein this manualto the RIGHTor LEFTsideof the tractoris observedfromoperator'sseat
positionfacingforwardtowardsthe frontof tractor.

Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanTractorsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).

SPEED CONTROL LEVER

SHIFT LEVER

Thespeedcontrol lever,locatedon the left sideof the
tractor'sdashconsole,allowsyouto regulatethe ground
speedof the lawntractor.Touse, depressthe clutchbrakepedaland movethe leverout of the parkingbrake
notchand forwardto increasethetractor'sgroundspeed.
Whena desiredspeedhasbeen reached,releasethe
leverintoan appropriatenotchto maintainthat speed.

The shift leveris locatedon the left
sideof the fenderand hasthree
positions,FORWARD,NEUTRAL
and REVERSE.Theclutch-brake
pedalmustbe depressedand the
tractormustnot be in motionwhen
the movingshift lever.

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

iMPORTANT: Neverforce the
shiftlever.Doingso may resultin
seriousdamageto the tractor's
transmission.

PARKING

BRAKE

Toset the parkingbrake,fully depressthe clutch-brake
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PARK
pedal.Movethe speedcontrol leverall the waydownand
BRAKE
intothe parkingbrakeposition.Releasethe clutch-brake
pedalto allowthe parkingbraketo engage.
Toreleasethe parkingbrake,depressthe clutch-brakepedaland
movethe speedcontrolleveroutof the notchestothe desiredposition.
Releasethe speedcontrolleverand the clutch-brakepedal.
NOTE: The parkingbrakemustbe set if the operatorleavesthe seat
with the enginerunningor the enginewill automaticallyshut off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

LEVER

Thethrottle/chokecontrolleveris locatedon the rightsideof thetractor'sdash panel.This levercontrolsthe speedof the engineand when
pushedall theway forward,the chokecontrolalso. Whenset in a given
position,the throttlewillmaintaina uniformengine speed.

DECK LIFT LEVER
Foundon your tractor'srightfender,the deck lift leveris used
to changethe heightof the cuttingdeck.To use, movethe
leverto the left, thenplacein the notch bestsuitedfor your
application.

PTO (BLADE

ENGAGE)

LEVER

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

CUP HOLDER

iMPORTANT: Whenoperatingthe tractorwith the cuttingdeck
engaged,thethrottle/chokecontrollevermustalwaysbe in the FAST
(rabbit)position.

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

IGNITION

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

SWITCH

Thekey switch moduleis usedto
startand stopthe engine.Insert
key intothe key switchmodule
and turnclockwiseto theSTART
position.Releasethe keyinto the
normalmowingpositiononceengine hasstarted.The headlights
will be activatedautomatically.

KNOB

The seat adjustmentknob is locatedon the bottomsideof the seat.
Usethis knob to adjustthe seatforwardor rearwardto a comfortable
operatingpositionby looseningthe knob, positioningthe seatto the
desiredpreference,thenretighteningthe knob.

CLUTCH-BRAKE

PEDAL

The clutch-brakepedal is locatedon the left sideof the lawntractor,
along the runningboard.Depressthe clutch-brakepedalpart way
downwhenslowingthe tractorbychangingspeeds (Referto Speed
ControlLever).Depressthe pedalall the waydownto engagethe disc
brakeand bring the tractorto a completestop.

Tostop the engine,turnthe
ignitionkeycounterclockwiseto
the STOPposition.

NOTE: The pedalmustbe depressedto startthe engine.Referto
SafetyInterlockSwitcheslaterin this sectionof this manual.

IMPORTANT:Prior to operatingthe tractor,referto boththe "Safety
InterlockSystem"and "StartingThe Engine"laterin this sectionof this
manualfor detailedinstructions
regardingthe IgnitionSwitchModule.

Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO
(BladeEngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutralposition,setparking brake,stopengineand removekeyto preventunintendedstarting.

Gas and Oil Fill=up
0il
iMPORTANT: Yourtractoris shippedwith motoroil inthe engine.
However,you MUSTcheckthe oil levelbeforeoperating.Be careful
notto overfill.
Forinstructionson howto checkthe engineoil, referto CheckingThe
EngineOil in the Serviceand Maintenancesectionof this manual.

Gasoline
Thegasolinetank is locatedunderthe hood.Do notoverfill.

Use extremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableand the vaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machineindoors
or whilethe engine is hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,
[ppes, and othersourcesof gn t on.
NOTE : Purchasegasolinein small quantities.Do notuse gasolineleft
overfromthe previousseason,to minimizegumdepositsin the fuel
system.
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Figure 6

This engineis certifiedto operateon unleadedgasoline.For best
results,fill the fueltank with onlyclean, fresh,unleadedgasoline
with a pumpstickeroctaneratingof 87 or higher.
Gasohol(up to 10%ethyl alcohol,90% unleadedgasolineby
volume)is an approvedfuel. Othergasoline/alcoholblends,such
as E85,are not approved.

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MethylTertiaryButyl Ether(MTBE)and unleadedgasolineblends
(up to a maximumof 15%MTBEby volume)are approvedfuels.
Othergasoline/etherblendsare notapproved.
Fillfuel tank outdoorsor in well-ventilatedarea.
Do notoverfillfuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2inch below
bottomof filler neck to allowspacefor fuel expansion.
Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineis hot or running.Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand equipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe
engine.

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Donot operatethe unitwhereit could slipor tip.
If machinestopsgoing uphill,stop bladesand backdownhill
slowly.
Donot mowwhenchildrenor othersare around.

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Nevercarry children,evenwith bladesoff.
Lookdownand behindbeforeand whilebacking.

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

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To Add Gasoline

Turnthe engineoff and let enginecool at least2 minutesbefore
removingthe fuelcap. The gasolinetank is underthe rearfender,
with thefuel fill cap locatedin the centerof the rearfender.
Thefuel cap is tetheredto the tractorto preventits loss. Donot
attemptto removethe cap fromthe tractor.
Fillthe fuel tank with gasoline.

Reinstallthe fuelcap.

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

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Be surebladesand engine are stoppedbeforeplacinghandsor
feet near blades.

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

SAFETY

INTERLOCK

Manual

SYSTEM

The safetyinterlocksystemis designedfor safeoperationof the tractor. If this systemshouldevermalfunction,do not operatethe tractor.
Immediatelycontact 1-800-4-MY-HOME
to havethe systemserviced.
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Avoid Serious injury or Death
Go up and downslopes,notacross.
Avoidsuddenturns.

The safetyinterlocksystempreventsthe enginefrom starting
unless the parkingbrakeis engagedand the PTO(Blade Engage)
leveris in the disengaged(OFF) position.
The safetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshut off the engineif
the operatorleavesthe seat beforeengagingthe parkingbrake.
The safetyinterlocksystemwill automaticallyshut off the engine
if theoperatorleavesthe tractor'sseatwith the PTO(Blade
Engage)leverengaged,regardlessof whetherthe parkingbrake
is engaged.

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SETTING

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

IGNITION

SWITCH

Theignitionswitchis activatedto startthe engine.Insertkey intothe
ignitionswitchand turnclockwiseto the STARTposition.Releasethe
key intothe ON positiononce enginehas fired.See Fig. 7.

THE CUTTING

HEIGHT

Selectthe heightpositionof the cuttingdeck by placingthe deck
lift leverin anyof the six differentcutting heightnotcheson the
rightsideof the fender.

Keephandsand feet away fromthe dischargeopeningof the cutting
deck.

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

STARTING

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

THE ENGINE

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

IMPORTANT: Priorto operatingthe tractor,referto both Safety
InterlockSwitchesand StartingThe Enginein the Operationsectionof
this manualfor furtherdetailedinstructions.

Insertthe tractorkey intothe ignitionswitch.

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

4.
Start

off

Activatethechoke controlby movingthethrottle/chokeleverall
the way up into thechoke position.
Turnthe ignitionkeyclockwiseto the STARTposition.Afterthe
engine starts,releasethe key.It will returnto the ON(or Normal
Mowing)position.

DO NOThold the key in the STARTpositionfor longerthan ten
secondsat a time. Doingso maycausedamageto your engine's
electricstarter.
6.

NOTE: Do NOTleavethe chokecontrolon whileoperatingthe tractor.
Doingso will result in a "rich"fuel mixtureand cause theengine to run
poorly.

Figure 7

ENGAGING
To engage

THE PARKING
the parking

BRAKE

brake:

Fullydepressthe clutch-brakepedal and hold it downwith your
foot.

Movethe speedcontrolleverall the way downand intothe
parkingbrakeposition.

Releasethe clutch-brakepedalto allowthe parkingbraketo
engage.

To release
1.

the parking

After the enginestarts,deactivatethe chokecontroland placethe
throttlecontrolin the FASTposition.

brake:

Depressthe clutch-brakepedal and movethe speedcontrollever
out of the parkingbrakepositionand intoa desiredspeed.

STOPPING

THE ENGINE

1.
2.
3.

Shutengine off and removethe key.Doingso will minimizethe
possibilityof havingyour lawn"browned" byhot exhaustfrom
yourtractor'srunningengine.
If unit stallswith speedcontrolin high speed,or if unitwill not operate
with speedcontrol leverin a lowspeedposition,proceedas follows:
1. Placeshift leverin NEUTRAL.

If youstrikea foreignobject,stop the engine,disconnectthe spark
plug wire(s)and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe
machinefor anydamage.Repairthe damagebeforerestartingand
operating
1.
2.
3.

If the bladesare engaged,placethe PTO(Blade Engage)leverin
thedisengaged(OFF) position.
Turnthe ignitionkey counterclockwiseto the STOPposition.
Removethe keyfrom the ignitionswitchto preventunintended
starting.

DRIVING

THE TRACTOR

Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstops.

Depressthe clutch-brakepedal to releasethe parkingbrakeand
thenlet the pedal up.
Movethe throttleleverintothe FAST(rabbit)position.
Placethe shiftleverin eitherthe FORWARDor REVERSE
position.

Releasethe parkingbrakeby depressingthe clutch-brakepedal
and positioningthe speedcontrol leverinthe desiredposition.

5.
6.
7.

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

ON SLOPES

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Mowup and down slopes,NEVERacross.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes.

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

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

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

ENGAGING

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

Placespeedcontrolleverin highestspeedposition.
Releaseclutch-brakepedalfully.

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

IMPORTANT: Do NOTusethe shift leverto changethe directionof
travelwhenthe tractorisin motion.Alwaysusethe clutch-brakepedal
to bring thetractorto a completestop beforeshifting.
4.

Restartengine.

3.
4.

Referto the SLOPEGAUGEin the SafetyInstructionssectionof the
manualto help determineslopeswhereyoumay operatethis tractor
safely.

Alwayslookdownand behindbeforeand whilebackingup to avoida
back-overaccident.

2.
3.

DRIVING

Do notleavethe seat of thetractorwithoutfirstplacingthe PTO
(Blade Engage)leverinthe disengaged(OFF) position,depressing
I the brakepedal and engagingthe parkingbrake.If leavingthe tractor
[ unattended,alsoturn the ignitionkey off and removethe key.

Placethe shift leverin neutral,
Engagethe parkingbrake,

THE BLADES

Engagingthe PTO(BladeEngage)transferspowerto the cuttingdeck
or other(separatelyavailable)attachments.To engagethe blades,
proceedasfollows:
1. Movethethrottle/chokecontrolleverto the FAST(rabbit)position.

Releaseclutch-brakepedalslowlyto put unit intomotion.
The lawntractoris broughtto a stop bydepressingthe clutchbrakepedal.

2.
3.

NOTE: Whenoperatingthe unit initially,
therewill be little difference
betweenthe highesttwo speedsuntil afterthe beltshaveseated
themselvesintothe pulleysduringthe break-inperiod.

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

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

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

MULCHING
A mulch kit is available
recirculating
The ultra-fine

HEADLIGHTS
as an attachment.

grass clippings
clippings

repeatedly

are then forced

Mulching
beneath

is a process of

the cutting

deck.

back into the lawn where

they act as a natural fertilizer.

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

USING THE DECK LIFT LEVER
Toraisethe cuttingdeck,movethe deck lift levertothe left,then place
it in the notchbest suitedfor yourapplication.Referto SettingThe
CuttingHeightearlierin this Operationsection.

MOWING

Tohelp avoidbladecontactor a thrownobject injury,keepbystanders, helpers,childrenand pets at least 75 feet fromthe machine
whileit is in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersthearea.
Thefollowinginformation
will be helpfulwhenusingthe cuttingdeck
with yourtractor:

Planyour mowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialstoward
roads,sidewalks,bystandersand the like.Also, avoiddischarging
materialagainsta wallor obstructionwhich maycausedischarged
materialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
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Do not mowat high groundspeed,especiallyif a mulch kit or
grasscollectoris installed.
For best resultsit is recommendedthat the firsttwo laps be cut
with the dischargethrowntowardsthe center.Afterthe first two
laps, reversethe directionto throwthe dischargeto the outside
for the balanceof cutting.This will givea betterappearanceto the
lawn.
Do notcut thegrass too short.Shortgrass invitesweedgrowth
and yellowsquicklyin dry weather.
Mowingshouldalwaysbe done withthe engineat full throttle.
Underheavierconditionsit may be necessaryto go back overthe
cut area a secondtime to geta cleancut.
Do NOTattemptto mow heavybrushand weedsand extremely
tall grass.Yourtractoris designedto mowlawns,NOTclear
brush.
Keepthe bladessharpand replacethe bladeswhenworn.Refer
to CuttingBladesin the Servicesectionof this manualfor proper
bladesharpeninginstructions.

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The lampsare ONwheneverthe tractor'sengineis running.

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The lampsturn OFFwhenthe ignitionkey is movedto the STOP
position.

MAINTENANCE

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall
controlsand stoptheengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a completestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationor whileperforminganyadjustments
or repairs.

BeforeEachUse

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

Check

Fingerguard

5.
6.

Clean
Clean

EngineOil

Change

Hood/Dash air vents

12. Clean
13. Clean

1.
2.

Engineoil level
Mufflerarea and controls

3.
In the FirstFive Hours
Every 10 Hours

10. Batteryterminals
11. Deckspindlesand idler
bracket
Every25 hours

SCHEDULE

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

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

18. Frontwheelbearings
19. Frontdeck wheels

23. Lubricate
24. Lubricate

Every50 hours

25. Engineoil
26. Muffler

27. Change
28. Check

Annually

29. Air filter

36.
37.
38.
39.

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

Replace
Replace
Replace
Clean

40. Replace
41. Clean
42. Removeand greaseaxles

43. Hood/Dash air vents

50. Clean

44. Batteryterminals

51. Clean
52. Lubricate

45. Midsteeringarms,pivot
shafts,and axles
46. Frontwheelbearings
47. Frontdeck wheels

53. Lubricate
54. Lubricate

48. Deckspindlesand idler
bracket

55. Lubricate

49. Pedalpivot points

56. Lubricate

*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.

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

If the enginehasbeen recentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand surroundingmetalsurfaceswill be hotand cancause burnsto the skin.
Exercisecautionto avoidburns.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Changing

Checking

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

the Engine

Oil

Onlyuse high qualitydetergentoil ratedwith APIserviceclassification
SF,SG,SH, or SJ, Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingto
the expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe chart below.
Althoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W20,10W30,etc.)improvestarting

1.
2.

in coldweather,they will result in increasedoil consumptionwhen
usedabove32°RCheckyour engineoil levelmorefrequentlyto avoid

possibleenginedamagefrom runninglowon oil.

f'_older

32°F

_Warmer_

5.
6.
Oil Viscosity Chart

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Tocheckthe engineoil, proceedas follows:
1. Ensurethat the tractoris on a levelsurface.
2.
3.

Cleantheoil fill area of anydebris.
Removethedipstickand wipe with a clean cloth.

4.
5.

Insertand tightendipstick.
Removethe dipstickand checktheoil level.It shouldbe atthe Full
markon thedipstick.See Figure9.

Oil Drain
Valve
Oil Drain
Sleeve
Figure9
6.

If low,add oil slowlyintotheengineoil fill. Donotoverfill.Afteradding
oil, waitone minuteand then recheckthe oil level.

Donotoverfill.Overfillingwith oil maycausethe engine to not start,
hard starting,or engine smoking.If overthe FULLmark on the
dipstick,drain oil to reduceoil levelto FULL markon dipstick.
7.

Replaceandtightendipstick.

Oil

With engineOFF but still warm,disconnectsparkplug wireand
keepit awayfrom sparkplug.
Removethe oil fill cap/dipstickfrom theoil fill tube. See Figure9.
Turnthe steeringwheelall the way to the rightto betterexpose
the drain plug.
Clipthe oil drain sleeve(packedwith this manual)ontothe oil
drain port. Routethe oppositeend of the sleeveintoan appropriate oil collectioncontainerwith a capacitygreatenoughto collect
the usedoil.
Removedrain plug and drainoil intoa suitablecontainerwith a
capacityof no less than64 oz.
Performsteps2 through4 in the oppositeorder afteroil has
finisheddraining.
Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil untilthe oil levelon the
dipstick readsFULL.Replacetheoil fill cap/dipstick.

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

Dipstick_

Engine

Reconnectsparkplug wire.

Fuel Filter

Air Cleaner

Iffilters,or coversare notinstalledcorrectlyseriousinjuryor death
could resultfrom backfire.Do notattemptto startthe enginewith
them removed.

Gasolineand itsvaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.Fire
or explosioncan causesevereburnsor death.
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Keepgasolineawayfrom sparks,open flames,pilotlights,heat,
and otherignitionsources.
Checkfuel lines, tank,cap, and fittingsfrequentlyforcracks or
leaks.Replaceif necessary.

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Beforereplacingthe fuelfilter,drain the fueltank as per the
instructions
below.

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Do notdrain fuel whenthe engine ishot. Allowthe engine
adequatetime to cool. Drainfuel intoan approvedcontainer
outdoors,away fromopen flame.

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

Drainanylarge volumeof fuelfrom the tank by disconnectingthe
fuel linefrom the in-linefuelfilter near theengine.
Removethe fuel line from the In-lineside (sidetowardsthe fuel
tank)of thefuel filter.
Replacementparts mustbe the sameand installedin the same
positionas theoriginal parts.

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

To removethe filter (C), liftthe end of the filterand then pull the
filter off the intake(D).

3.
4.

Removethe pre-cleaner(E), if equipped,from the filter.
To loosendebris,gently tapthe filter on a hardsurface,if thefilter

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If fuel spills,wait until itevaporatesbeforestartingengine.
Beforereplacingthe fuelfilter,drain the fueltank. Otherwisefuel
can leakout and causea fireor explosion.
To Drainthe fuel:
1.

A
B

Locatethefuelfilter,whichis routedon the leftsideofthe engine
betweenthe fueltankand the carburetor,and maybe attachedto
theenginewitha tie strap.Cutthetie strap,ifpresent,then pinch
thein-lineclampon thefuelfilterwith a pairof pliers,slidethe
clampup thefuelline.Pullthe fuellinefreefrom thefilterand place
theopenend of the lineintoan approvedcontainerto drainthefuel.

To changethe fuel filter:
1. Usepliersto squeezethe tabs on the otherclamp (theout-line
sideof the fuel filter),thenslidethe clamp awayfromthe fuel filter.
Twistand pull the fuellineoff of the fuelfilter.See Figure11.
2. Checkthe fuel linesfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.
3.

Replacethe fuel filter withan originalequipmentreplacement
filter.Call1-800-4-MY-HOME®to purchasethe originalequipment replacementfilter.
Securethe fuel lineswith the clamps.

Figure12
is excessivelydirty,replacewith a newfilter.

Clamp

6.
7.

Fuel
Line

Tab

...

Figure11

Washthe pre-cleanerinliquid detergentand water.Thenallow it
to thoroughlyair dry. Donot oil the pre-cleaner.
Assemblethe dry pre-cleanerto the filter.
Installthe filter on the intake.Pushthe end of the filter intothe
baseas shown.Makesurefilter fits securelyin the base.
Installair filter cover and securewith fasteners.

Spark
1.

LUBRICATION

Plug

Cleanareaaroundthe spark plug base.Do notsandblastspark
plug,Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby scrapingor wire brushing
and washingwith a commercialsolvent

Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,alwaysdisengagePTO
(Blade EngageLever),moveshift leverinto neutralposition,set
parkingbrake,stopengine and removekey to preventunintended
starting.

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

Electrode

Porcelain

Pivot Points

& Linkage

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

_.030

(.76 mm) gap

Eachend of thetractor'sfront pivotbar maybe equippedwith a grease
fitting. Lubricatewith a greasegun after every 25 hoursof tractor
operation.

Figure13
3.

Replacethespark plug (Champion®RC12YC)once a season.

Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free.Acidlevelscannot be
checked.

Muffler

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

Temperatureof mufflerand nearbyengineareasmayexceed 150° F
(65°0).Avoidcontactwith these areas.
•

inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replacement partsfor the mufflermustbe the sameand installedin the
samepositionas the originalparts.

Clean
•

Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe positiveterminal
to preventshorting.
iMPORTANT: if removingthe batteryfor any reason,disconnectthe
NEGATIVE(Black)wirefrom its terminalfirst, followedby the POSITIVE (Red)wire.When re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe
POSITIVE(Red)wire to its terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black)wire. Be certainthat the wiresare connectedto the correct
terminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe polarityand result in
damageto yourengine'salternatingsystem.

Engine

Dailyor beforeeveryuse, cleangrass,chaff or accumulated
debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,and controlsclean.
Keeparea aroundand behindmufflerfreeof any combustible
debris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine.

•

Engineparts shouldbe keptcleanto reducethe risk of overheating and ignitionof accumulateddebris.

Cleaning

Cleanthe batteryby removingit from the tractorand washingwith
a bakingsodaand watersolution.If necessary,scrapethe battery
terminalswith a wirebrushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsand
exposedwiringwith greaseor petroleumjellyto preventcorrosion.

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

Battery

Failures

Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
incorrectinitialactivation

Adjustment

Thecarburetoron this engineisnot adjustable.

Overcharging
Freezing
Undercharging
Corrodedconnections
These failuresare NOTcoveredbyyourtractor'swarranty.

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK

Anyfuel or oil spilledon the machineshouldbe wipedoff promptly.Do
NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe coolingfins of the engine
or on anyother partof the machine.
IMPORTANT: The useof a pressurewasherto cleanyourtractoris
NOT recommended.It maycause damageto electricalcomponents,
spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the engine.

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

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

Tightenthe flangelock nut to raisethe frontof the deck;
Loosentheflange lock nutto lowerthefront of thedeck.

NOTE: A deck wash systemcan be purchasedthroughthe retail
locationin which youpurchasedthis tractor.For moreinformation,call
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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

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

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

Loosen,but do NOTremove,the hexcap screwon the left deck
hanger bracket.See Fig. 16.
Balancethedeck by usinga wrenchto turn theadjustmentgear
(foundimmediatelybehindthehex cap screwjust loosened)
clockwise/upor counterclockwise/down.Thedeck is properly
balancedwhen bothbladetip measurementstakenearlier are
equal.
Retightenthe hexcap screwon the left deck hangerbracketwhen
properadjustmentis achieved.

Figure14

ADJUSTMENTS

Neverattemptto makeanyadjustmentswhilethe engineis running,
exceptwherespecifiedin the operator'smanual.
Leveling

the Deck

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

Thefront of the cuttingdeck is supportedby a stabilizerbar that can
be adjustedto levelthe deckfrom front to rear.Thefront of the deck
shouldbe between1A-inch
and 3A-inchlowerthan the rear of thedeck.
Adjustif necessaryas follows:
1.

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

He× Cap Screw

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Figure17
Lookingat thecuttingdeck from the left side of the tractor,locate
the bow-tiepin that securesthedeck support rod on the rear
Idt sideof the deck. See Fig. 18.Removethe bow-tiepin that
securesthedeck support rod,and carefullyremovethe deck
supportfromthe deck lift arm.

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

Brake

Adjustment
F

Neverattemptto adjustthe brakeswhiletheengineis running.Always
disengagePTO(bladeengage)lever,moveshiftleverintoneutral
position,stopengineand removekey to preventunintendedstarting.
If thetractordoes notcome to a completestop whenthe brakepedal
is completelydepressed,or if the tractor'srearwheelscan roll with the
parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis in needof adjustment.Contactthe
nearest Sears Service Center to haveyourbrakesproperlyadjusted.
Tolocatethe nearest Parts& Repair Service Center or to schedule
service, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CUTTING

DECK REMOVAL

To remove

the cutting

1.
2.
3.

deck,

proceed

as follows:

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

Removetheself-tappingscrew(A) that securesthe belt-keeper
rod from aroundthe tractor'sPTOpulley,thenremovethe belt
keeperrod (B). See Fig. 17.

Figure18
6.

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

Removethebelt (C) from aroundthetractor'sPTOpulley.See
Fig. 17.

Avoidpinchinginjuries.Neverplaceyourfingers on the idler springor
betweenthe belt and a pulleywhile removingthe belt.

Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside.

NOTE: The bow-tieclips shouldbe re-installedfrom the top down.
7.

Movethe deck lift leverintothe top notchon the rightfenderto
raisethe deck lift arms up and out of the way.

Removethe bow-tiecotterpin securingthe deck stabilizerrod to
thedeck. Slidethe deck lift rodfrom the mountingbracketon the
deck asseen in Fig. 19.
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The recommended

operating

tire pressure

•

Approximately10psi for the rear tires

•

Approximately14psi for the fronttires

is:

IMPORTANT: Referto the tire sidewallfor exacttire manufacturer's
recommendedor maximumpsi. Donot overinflate.Uneventire presi
surecould causethe cuttingdeckto mowunevenly.

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BATTERY
CaliforniaProposition65 WARNING!Batteryposts,terminals,and
relatedaccessoriescontainlead and lead compounds,chemicals
knownto the State of Californiato causecancer and reproductive
harm.Wash handsafter handling.

If removingthe battery,disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire
from its terminalfirst, followedbythe POSITIVE(Red) wire.When
relinstallingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wire to
Its termna f rst,fo owedby the NEGATVE (Back) w re.

JUMP STARTING
_...

Neverjump starta damagedor frozenbattery.Be certain thevehicles
do not touch,and ignitionsare off. Do notallowcable clampsto
touch.

Figure19
.

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

2.
3.
4.

Connectpositive(+)cableto positivepost (+)of yourtractor's
dischargedbattery.
Connecttheotherend of thecableto the (positive+) postof the
jumperbattery.
Connectthesecondcable (negative-) to theother post of the
jumperbattery.
Connecttheotherend of thenegativecableto the engineblockof
the tractor,away fromthe battery.Attachto an unpaintedpartto
assurea good connection.

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

Start the tractor(as instructedearlierin this sectionof this
manual).
Set the tractor'sparkingbrakebeforeremovingthejumpercables,
in reverseorderof connection.

CHARGING

Figure20

Batteriesgive off an explosivegas whilecharging.Chargethe batteryI
in a wellventilatedareaand keepaway froman openflame or pilot
ght as on a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,c othes dryeror |
othergas appliances.

10. Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (fromthe left side)out from
underneaththe tractor.

TIRES
Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,useonlya chargerdesignedfor I
12Vlead-acidbatteries.Readyourbatterychargers Owners Manual
priorto chargingyourtractors battery.Alwaysfollowits instructions I
land heed ts warnngs.
j

Neverexceedthe maximuminflationpressureshownon the sidewall
of tire.

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

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

FUSE

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

One 20 AMPfuse is installedin yourtractor'swiringharnessto protect
the tractor'selectricalsystemfrom damagecaused byexcessive
amperage.
If theelectricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor'senginewill
not crank,first checkto be certainthat the fuse hasnot blown.It can
be foundat the rear of the unit, underneaththefenderlocatedby the
battery.

Alwaysusea fuse with the sameamperagecapacityfor replacement.

CUTTING

BLADES

Shutthe engineoff and removeignitionkey beforeremovingthe
cuttingblade(s)for sharpeningor replacement.Protectyourhands
by usingheavygloveswhengraspingthe blade.
Figure 22

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

If the cuttingedge of the bladehas previouslybeen sharpened,or if
any metalseparationis present,replacethe bladeswith newones.

Toremovethe blades,proceedas follows.
1.

Removethedeck from beneaththe tractor,(referto CuttingDeck
Removalearlier in this section)thengently flip thedeck overto
exposeits underside.
Placea blockof woodbetweenthe centerdeck housingbaffle
and the cuttingbladeto act as a stabilizer.
See Fig. 21.

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

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

NOTE: Whenreplacingthe blade,be sureto installthe blade with the
sideof the blademarked"Bottom" (or with a part numberstampedin
it)facing the groundwhenthe moweris in the operatingposition.

Usea torquewrenchto tightenthe bladespindlehexflangenut to
between70 Ibs-ftand 90 Ibs-ft.
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CHANGING

THE DECK BELT

Be sureto shut the engineoff, removeignitionkey,disconnectthe
Ispark plug wire(s)and ground againstthe engineto preventuninltended startingbeforeremovingthe belt.

Figure21

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

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

11. Whileholdingthe belt and pulleytogether,rotatethe pulleyto the
left. Continueholdingand rotatingthe pulleyand belt untilthe belt
is fully rolledinto the PTOpulley.

PARKING

Tochangeor replacethe deck belt on yourtractor,proceedas follows:
1. Removethe deck as instructedearlier inthis section.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Removethe beltcoversfrom the spindlepulleysby removingthe
hexscrewsthat fastenthecoversto the deck.See Fig. 23.
it mayalso be necessaryto loosenthe hex nuton the left deck
idlerpulleyto getthe belt off the pulleyand aroundthe beltguard.
Carefullyremovethe deck beltfrom aroundthe two spindle
pulleysand thetwo deck idler pulleys,See Fig, 23,
Toplacethe newbelt, begin by routingthe belt aroundthe two
outerspindlepulleysas shownin Fig, 23,

BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT

Neverattemptto adjustthe brakeswhiletheengineis running.Always
disengagePTO(BladeEngageLever),moveshiftleverintoneutral
position,stopengineand removekeyto preventunintendedstarting.
Ifthe tractordoesnot cometo a completestop whenthe clutch-brake
pedal is completelydepressed,or if the tractor'srearwheelscan roll
with the parkingbrakeapplied,the brakeis in need of adjustment.
Contactthe nearest Parts& RepairService Center to haveyour
brakesserviced.
To locatethe nearest Parts& RepairService Center or to schedule
service,contact1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Thenroutethe beltaroundthe two deck idlerpulleysas shownin
Fig. 23,
Retightenthe belt keeperrodloosenedearlier.
Remountthebelt guardsremovedearlier,

CHANGING
BELT

THE TRANSMiSSiON

DRIVE

NOTE: Severalcomponentsmust be removedand specialtools (i.e.
air/impactwrench)in order to changethetractor'sdrivebelt. Contact
the nearest Parts& Repair Service Center to haveyourtransmission drivebelt serviced.

Re-installthedeck, makingsurethe belt remainsroutedaround
the pulleysas instructed.
Thecompletebelt routingisshownin
Fig, 23.
10. Pull the rightside ofthe belt,and placethe narrowV side of the
belt intothe PTOpulley.

To locatethe nearest Parts& RepairService Center or to schedule
service, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Figure

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

PREPARING

THE ENGINE

DRAiNiNG

IMPORTANT:Fuelleft in thefuel tank duringwarm weatherdeterioratesand will causeseriousstartingproblems.
To preventgumdepositsfromforminginsidethe engine'scarburetor
and causingpossiblemalfunctionof theengine,thefuel systemmust
be eithercompletelyemptied,or the gasolinemustbe treatedwith a
stabilizerto preventdeterioration.
1. If usingafuel stabilizer:
a.

Readthe productmanufacturer'sinstructionsand recommendations.

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

c.
2.

Reconnectthe fuel lineand run the engineuntil it starts to
falter,thenuse thechoketo keeptheengine runninguntilall
fuel in thecarburetorhas beenexhausted.

Disconnectthefuel lineand drain any remaininggasoline
from the system.

Gasolineis a toxicsubstance.Disposeof gasolineproperly.Contact
your localauthoritiesfor approveddisposalmethods.
3.

Locatethe fuel filter,which is locatedon the left sideof the
engine,and maybe attachedto the enginewith a tie strap.

Cutthe tie strap,if present,then pinchthe in-lineclamp on the
fuel filter with a pair of pliers,slidethe clamp up the fuel line.
Pullthe fuel line freefrom the filter and placethe open end of the
lineintoan approvedcontainerto drain the fuel.

PREPARING

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

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

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

THE FUEL

THE LAWN TRACTOR

Cleanand lubricatetractorthoroughlyas describedin the lubrication instructions.

2.
3.

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

Enginefails to start

1.
2.

PTO/BladeEngageleverengaged.
Parkingbrakenotengaged.

1.
2.

Placeleverin disengaged(OFF) position.
Engageparkingbrake.

3.
4.

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

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

MovetheThrottle/Chokeleverintothe Choke
position.

6.
7.

Fueltank empty,or stalefuel.
BIockedfuelline.

6.
7.

Filltank with clean,fresh (less than30 daysold) gas.
Replacethe fuel line and replacefuel filter.

8.
9.

Faultyspark plug(s).
Engineflooded.

8.
9.

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

10. BlownFuse(s)

10. ReplaceFuse(s)

Unit runningwith CHOKEactivated.

Deactivatethe CHOKE.

2.
3.

Sparkplugwire(s) loose.
Blockedfuel line or stalefuel.

2.
3.

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

4.
5.

Ventin gas cap plugged.
Wateror dirt in fuel system.

4.
5.

Clearventor replacecap if damaged.
Drainfuel tank. Refillwith clean,fresh gasoline.

Dirtyair cleaner.

Replaceair cleanerpaperelementor cleanfoam
pre-cleaner,if equipped.

1.
2.

Engineoil levellow.
Air flow restricted.

1.
2.

Fillcrankcasewith properamountand weightof oil.

Enginehesitatesat high RPM

Sparkpluggaptoo close.

Removesparkplug and resetthe gap.

Engineidles rough

Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gap too wide.

Replacesparkplug.Set pluggap.

Dirtyair cleaner.

Replaceair cleanerelementand/orclean precleaner.

Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.

Tighten bladeand spindle.

Damagedor bentcuttingblade.

Replaceblade.

1.
2.

Enginespeedtoo low.
Wetgrass.

1.
2.

Placethrottlein FAST(rabbit)position.
Do notmulchwhengrass is wet.

Excessivelyhigh grass.

Dullblade.

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

1.
2.

Decknot leveledproperly.
Dullblade.

1.
2.

Performside-to-sidedeck adjustment.
Sharpenor replaceblade.

Uneventire pressure.

Checktire pressurein all four tires.

Enginerunserratically

Engineoverheats

Excessivevibration

Mowerwill not mulchgrass

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12

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Craftsman

Ref.
No,

IViodel 247.288811

Part No.

Description

Ref.
No,

Part No.

Description

925-1649

BulbSocket

783-06823

Speed LatchSupportTab

683-04619-4043

HoodAssembly

750-04465B

FlangeSpacer

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18 x .750

783-04903A

Speed latch

710-0599

HexWasherScrew,1/4-20x .500

710-0604A

Self-TapScrew,5/16-18

712-0292

Tin Clip Nut, 1/4-20

710-05108

HexScrew,1/4 x .750

710-0751

HexScrew,1/4-20x .620

712-04063

Nut, HexFlangeLock,5/16-18

710-05108

Screw,1/4 x .750

731-04945

SteeringSupport

783-04873B-0637

Dash

712-04064

Nut,HexFlangeInsert Lock,1/4-20

931-07668

Grill

747-05371

FuelTankSupport Rod

731-07458

HeadlightLens,RH

747-05326

Dashsupport Rod

731-07459

HeadlightLens,LH

747-04430

SpeedSelectorControl Rod

731-07460

DashCollar

751-10782

1.36GallonFuelTank

731-07711

HoodScoop,LH

751-12179

FuelCap

731-07712

HoodScoop,RH

783-04584B-0637

GasTankSupport Bracket

735-0271A

Bumper

731-05265

Choke Plug

746-04364

Throttle/ChokeAssembly

738-04091A

ShoulderScrew,5/16-18

783-05327B-0637

LeftSupport PivotBracket

925-04659

KeySwitchModule

783-05328A-0637

RightSupportPivotBracket

625-04124

Key(2 pack)

783-06598-4043

LowerGrill

725-0157

CableTie

925-0963

HeadlightBulb

783-06610-0637

LowerGrillBracket

983-04503

Speed Selector,7-Speed

726-04072A

RatchetClip: .250x .500

710-05280

Self-TapScrew,1/4-20

936-0463

FlatWasher,.25 x .630x .0515

710-3144

HexHeadScrew,3/8-16

735-04081

RubberGrommet

751-12118

FuelRolloverValve
VentHose

711-0736

Ferrule,1/4-20x 1.00

712-04065

Nut,HexFlangeInsert Lock,3/8-16

751-12089

714-04040

Cotter Pin

710-1652

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

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288811

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2

Craftsman

Ref.
No.
1

IViodel 247.288811

PartNo.
683-04155A-0637

Description

Ref.
No.

Part No.

Description

Shaft, Lift

725-04439

12v.Solenoid

756-04196A

EngagementPulley

712-04065

Nut, HexFlangeInsertLock, 3/8-16

714-04040

Bow-TiePin,91, RH

747-04857

Belt KeeperRodAssembly

716-0106A

E-ring,.625Shaft

710-04484

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

720-0311

Grip,Handle

683-04195-0637

SupportBracketAssembly

683-04649

Rider FrameAssembly

732-04225

Spring,Lift HandleTorsion

738-04130

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

710-0134

CarriageScrew,1/4-20x .62

941-0225

Bearing,HexFlange,

710-3008

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

747-05296

Handle,Lift

712-04063

Nut, HexFlangeInsert Lock,5/16-18

712-04064

Nut, HexFlangeInsert Lock, 1/4-20

747-04393

Lift Rod,13.68

783-04494C-0637

Arm, DeckLift RH

912-0429

HexlockNut,5/16-18

783-04711C-0637

Arm, DeckLift LH

732-04035

Spring,Compress.,1.28x 3.125

647-04096-0637

PTOHandleAssembly

736-0173

FlatWasher,.28 x .74 x .063

783-04548D-0637

SeatBracketFrame

12
13

710-04608

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

710-0599

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

783-04637-0637

RunningBoardBracket

714-04040

Click Pin

783-04753-0637

FrameSupportBracket

720-04049A

HandleGrip

783-04869A-0637

BatteryBracket

783-05389A-0637

FrameBraceBracket

732-04276A

PTOSpring,Extension

936-0171

Washer,Flat,7/16

725-05090

Die HardBattery

736-0322

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

738-1132

Screw,Shoulder,.250x .150

738-04237A

ShoulderScrew,#10-32x .500

712-0271

Nut,Sems, 1/4-20

PTOBearing

683-04448-0637

BatteryRod

DeckEngagementCable

725-04363

InterlockSwitch

741-04119A

946-04173C

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288811

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Craftsman

Ref,
No,

IViodel 247.288811

Part No.

Description

Ref,
NO,

Part No.

Description

617-04094

GearAssembly,Steering

683-0128B-0637

PivotBarAxle Assembly

710-0643

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

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18,0.750

710-1309

Screw,Mach,5/16-18,0.750

712-04065

Nut, FlangeLock, 3/8-16,GrF

710-3094A

HexHead Screw,3/8-16x 1.00

714-04039A

Pin, Cotter,5/32, 1.25

710-3180

Screw,5/16-18,1.75,Gr5

914-0474

Pin, Cotter,1/8 x 0.75

736-0341

PushCap,3/4

912-0214

Nut,Jam Lock,3/8-24

912-0240

Nut,Jam,7/16-20,Gr2

731-04057A

AxleCap

712-04063

Nut,FlangeLock,5/16-18,Grf

736-04228A

Washer,Fiat,.781x 1.59

712-04065

Nut,FlangeLock,3/8-16,Grf

738-04128

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

741-0660A

FlangeBearing

923-0448A

BallJoint,7/16-20,Lock

736-0242

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

747-04299A

Tie Rod

931-0484A

HubCap

783-05326B-0637

PivotBar Bracket

738-04141

ShoulderScrew,5/16-18

938-04007A-0637

AxleAssemblyLH

638-04008P

AxleAssemblyRH

738-04162A

ShoulderSpacer,.8840 x.190

738-0919A

SteeringShaft,5/8 Splinex 21.86

631-04028

SteeringWheel,StandardGrip

941-04124

Bearing,Flange,Hex5/8

731-06825

Cap,SteeringWheel (Crafts.logo)

747-05385

DragLink,Steering

634-04086-0961

WheelAssembly

934-04081-4042

Rim

948-0389

Cap, 1.25x .16

748-04065-0637

Steering,Block

734-1731-0901

Tire, 15 x 6 x 6 Sq. Shoulder

748-04068

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

934-0255

ValveStem

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288811

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288811

Ref.
No,

Part No.

Description

710-0227

Screw,8-18 x .500

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18x .750

712-04063

FlangeLockNut, 5/16-18

720-04061

Knob,3/8-16x .875

925-1303

OuterSeat Spring

725-1439

InnerSeatSpring

726-0278

InsulatorBossPlate

726-0279

InsulatorPlate

732-1184

ExtensionSpring

936-0108

FiatWasher,.510x .750x .033

736-0242

FlatWasher,.340x .872x .060

938-0296

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

783-0209D

Lift SeatBracket

783-04081D-0637

Seat PivotBracket

783-1489D-0637

Seat MountingBracket

757-04124

Low BackSeat

710-05280

Screw,1/4-20x .500

710-0599

ScrewPanTorxHead,1/4-20x .500

731-04591A

Cup Holder

783-04587C-4043

Fender

783-04843-0637

Lift AdjusterBracket

723-04025

AbrasiveFoot Pad,LH

723-04026

AbrasiveFoot Pad,RH

710-0134

CarriageScrew,.62:1/4-20

732-04035

Spring,Compress.,1.28x 3.125

Craftsman IViodel

247.288811

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288811

Ref.

Description

Part No.

683-04549-0637

MufflerShieldAssembly

710-0227

Screw,AB #8-180.500

710-04683

TapScrew,3/8-16 1.000

710-0642

TapScrew,1/4-200.750

710-1314A

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

712-0271

Sems Nut, 1/4-20

BS-692236

ExhaustGasket

725-0157

CableTie,3/16 X .05 X 7.4

726-0205

HoseClamp,.490 Dia.

731-05628

Oil DrainSleeve

751-10349

LowPermeationFuelHose,1/4

751-10448B

BriggsSingleMuffler

751-10353

LongMufflerDeflector

31C707-3346-G2/G6

Engine

Craftsman

Model

247.288811

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Craftsman

Ref,
NO, I

IViodel 247.288811

Part No.

Description

Ref.
No,

Part No.

Description

918-04566

TransmissionDriveAssembly

747-05188

BrakeRod

647-04034C-0637

PedalAssembly

747-05244

Shift Rod

647-04035

Shaft LeverAssembly

738-04237A

ShoulderScrew,#10-32x .500

710-0227

Screw,8-18:0.500

750-0566A

Spacer,.260 x .375x 1.030LG

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18 x .750

750-0802

Spacer,.640 ID x .76 OD x 2.63

710-0599

Screw,1/4-20x 0.500

954-04249

V Belt, 5L: 70.90 POLY

710-0604A

Screw,5/16-18 x 0.625

954-0241A

V Belt, 5L: 35.25 POLY

710-0809

Screw,1/4-20x 1.250

956-04002

Trans.Pulley

710-0176

HexScrew,5/16-18x 2.75

783-04536B-0637

PedalSupportBracket

710-3008

HexScrew,5/16-18x .75

783-04595A

ShaftAdjustBracket

911-04075A

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

956-04015A

VariableSpeed PulleyAssembly

712-04063

FlangelockNut, 5/16-18

683-04206

BracketAssembly

712-0700

FlangeNut, 9/16-18

710-0627

HexScrew,5/16-24x .750

914-0209

Cotter Pin INT-.125DIA

710-0778

Screw,1/4-20x 1.500

714-04040

Bow-TieCotter Pin

718-04261

BearingCup

718-04407

PulleyHub,5/8 SPLINE

736-0362

FlatWasher,.330x 1.25x .06:HT

720-04028

Shift Knob

941-0600

Ball Bearing,17x 40 x 12

725-0157

CableTie

683-04176A

TransmissionBracketAssembly

725-1644

Short SpringSwitch

683-04207

Idler BracketAssembly

726-0214

PushCap, 5/8

710-0347

HexScrew,3/8-16x 1.75

710-1260A

Screw,5/16-18x 0.750

926-0320

PlateInsulatorNut

731-04602

Sleeve,.758x .821x 3.3125

712-04065

FlangeLockNut, 3/8-16

731-04604

Sleeve,.758x .821x 2.4375

938-0347

ShoulderSpacer,.625ID x .169

731-06894

Shift BearingPlate

756-04325

Idler Pulley

732-04306

Spring Extension,.80 OD x 3.28LG

725-04363

SwitchInterlock

732-04488

Spring Extension,.38 OD x 3.25LG

17962

PlateSwitch

732-04746

Spring Extension,.94 OD x 6.75LG

634-0104

WheelAssembly,20 x 8 x 8 Sq. Sh.

732-0716D

Spring Extension,.59 OD x 4.00LG

634-04369-4042

RimAssembly

735-0239

FootPad,4.0 LONG

934-0255

ValveStem

736-0242

BellWasher,.340x .872x .060

734-1730

Tire, 20 x 8 x 8 Sq.Sh.

747-04969

Belt KeeperRod

925-04082

WiringHarness(Not Shown)

747-05186

VariableSpeedControl Rod

Craftsman

IViodel 247.288811

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Craftsman

Ref,
No,

IViodel 247.288811

Part No.

Description

Ref.
NO, I

Part No.

Description

918-04822A

SpindlePulleyAssembly

736-0362

FlatWasher,.330x 1.25x .06

683-0254B-0637

DeckHangerBracketAssembly

738-04146

Bolt Plug,M16x 1.5

710-0642

Screw,1/4-20x .750

738-04162A

ShoulderSpacer,.8840x .190

983-04511

BrakeAssembly

942-04308

CuttingBlade,21.23":2 in 1

983-04525

BrakeAssembly

747-05105

BrakeControlRod

983-04570-0637

Deck

747-05141A

DeckLift Rod

710-04484

Screw,5/16-18x .750

747-05323

Belt KeeperRod

710-0514

Screw,3/8-16x 1.00

748-0234

ShoulderSpacer

710-0528

HexScrew,5/16-18 x 1.25

748-04069

DeckLift PivotCup

710-0599

Screw,1/4-20x .500

750-0258

Spacer

750-0566A

Spacer

710-0778

Screw,1/4-20x 1.50

710-3144

HexHeadScrew,3/8-16

954-04060B

V-TypeBelt, 96.5

710-3178

CarriageBolt, 3/8-16x .75

756-04129B

Idler Pulley,4.25Diameter

712-0229

PushNut,3/8

783-05946

Idler PivotBracket

712-04063

FlangelockNut, 5/16-18

783-06243-0637

DeckCableEngagementBracket

712-04065

FlangelockNut, 3/8-16

783-06368A-0637

Belt PulleyGuard

712-0417A

FlangeNut, 5/8-18

783-06424A-0637

DeckBelt Cover

712-04243

FlangelockNut, 1/2-13

783-06643-0637

DeckSupportBracket

912-0641

HexNut,M16- 1.5

631-04460

ChuteDeflectorAssembly

714-04043

CotterPin, Bow-Tie

711-04847B

Hinge Pin

917-04074

DeckAdjusterGear

732-04372

TorsionSpring,.44 x 2.0

932-0384

ExtensionSpring,.62 x 6.12

783-06074A

ChuteBracket

936-0351

FlatWasher,.760x 1.50

732-04727

TorsionSpring,1.0 x 1.17

936-0119

LockWasher,5/16

738-1186A

SpindleShaft

736-0187

FiatWasher,.64x 1.24x .06

941-0919

Ball Bearing,.787x 1.85x .551

736-0225

FlatWasher,.5/8Int.Tth.

750-04936

Spacer,.792x 1.060x 1.860

956-1227

DeckPulley,6.3 dia.

736-0262

FiatWasher,.385x .870x .092

936-0344

FiatWasher,.385x 1.0 x .030

Craftsman

Engine

Model

48 SHORT BLOCK

31C707=3346=G2/G6
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247.288811

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