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ZERO=TURN RIDER

26 HP, 50" MOWER DECK

Model No. 247.25002

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all safety

rules and operating instructions.

, SAFETY

, ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-07727

(November23,2011)

Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2

Safe Operation Practices .......................... Pages 3-8

Assembly .................................................. Pages 9-12

Operation .................................................... Pages 13-21

Service and Maintenance ......................... Pages 22-34

Off-Season Storage .................................. Page 35

Troubleshooting ........................................ Page 36-37

Parts List ..................................................... Pages 38-52

Labels ....................................................... Page 53

Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 55

Espa_ol ..................................................... Page 60

Service Numbers ...................................... Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN FULL WARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthe dateof purchase,all non-expendablepartsof this ridingequipmentarewarrantedagainstany defectsin materialor

workmanship.A defectivenon-expendablepartwill receivefree in-homerepairor replacementif repairis impossible.

FOR90 DAYSfromthe dateof purchase,the battery(anexpendablepart)of this ridingequipmentis warrantedagainstany defectsinmaterialor

workmanship(ourtestingprovesthat it will notholda charge).A defectivebatterywill receivefree in-homereplacement.

WARRANTYSERVICE

Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfree repairor replacement,call 1-800-659-5917or visitthe website: www.craftsman.com

In allcasesabove,if part repairor replacementis impossible,the ridingequipmentwill be replacedfreeof chargewiththe sameor anequivalent

model.

Allof the abovewarrantycoverageis void if thisridingequipmentis everusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor if rentedto anotherperson.

ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialandworkmanship.Warrantycoveragedoes NOTinclude:

• Expendableparts(exceptbattery)thatcanwear outfromnormalusewithinthe warrantyperiod,includingbut not limitedto blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts,andoilfilters.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.

• Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,or glass.

• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,or improperoperationor maintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto damagecausedby towingobjectsbeyondthe capabilityof the

ridingequipment,impactingobjectsthatbendthe frame,axle assemblyor crankshaft,orover-speedingthe engine.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnot limitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedby improper

storage,failureto usethe propergradeand amountof engineoil,failureto keepthe deckclearof flammabledebris,orfailureto maintainthe

ridingequipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin theoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscausedbyfuel determinedto becontaminatedor oxidized(stale). Ingeneral,fuel shouldbeused

within30 daysof itspurchasedate.

Normaldeteriorationandwearof the exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears Brands ManagementCorporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOil: SAE30

Fuel: UnleadedGasoline

SparkPlug: RC12YC

Engine: Briggs& StrattonTwinPlatinumProfessional

ModelNumber

Serial Number

Dateof Purchase

Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber,

anddateof purchaseabove.

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not

followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof

yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin this manual

beforeattemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith

theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle

componentscontainoremitchemicalsknownto Stateof California

to causecancerandbirthdefectsorother reproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand

leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato

causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the safeopera-

tion practicesinthis manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment,

carelessnessorerroron the partof the operatorcan resultin serious

injury.Thismachineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,toes

andfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethe followingsafety

instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

Your Responsibility--Restrictthe use of this powermachineto

personswho read,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-

tionsin thismanualandon the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the machineand

in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

Keepthis manualina safeplacefor futureand regularreference

andfor orderingreplacementparts.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhow

to stopthe machineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis

machine.Children14andover shouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon

the machineandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyan adult.

• Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper

instruction.

• Tohelpavoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury,keep

bystanders,helpers,childrenandpetsat least75feetfromthe

machinewhile it is in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneenters

the area.

• Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to be used.

Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,andotherforeign

objectswhichcouldbe pickedupandthrownby the blade(s).

Thrownobjectscan causeseriouspersonalinjury.

• Planyour mowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward

roads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischarg-

ingmaterialagainstawall orobstructionwhichmaycause

dischargedmaterialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperation

andwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairto protectyour eyes.

Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto the

eyes.

• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand

shirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelrycan becaughtin movable

parts.Neveroperatethis machinein barefeetor sandals.

• Beawareof the mowerandattachmentdischargedirectionand

do not pointit at anyone.Donot operatethe mowerwithoutthe

dischargecoverorentiregrasscatcherin its properplace.

• Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor underthe cutting

deck. Contactwiththe blade(s)can amputatehandsandfeet.

A missingor damageddischargecovercan causebladecontact

or thrownobjectinjuries.

• Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,or roads

andwhile notcuttinggrass.

• Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossingroadways.This

machineis not intendedfor useonany public roadway.

• Donot operatethe machinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol

or drugs.

• Mowonly indaylightorgoodartificiallight.

Nevercarrypassengers.

• Backup slowly.Alwayslookdown andbehindbeforeandwhile

backingto avoida back-overaccident.Beawareand payatten-

tion to the safetysystemfunctionthatstopspowerto the blades

whendrivingin reverse.If notfuctioningproperly,contactan

authorizeddealerfor safetysysteminspectionand repair.

• Slowdown beforeturning.Operatethe machinesmoothly.Avoid

erraticoperationandexcessivespeed.

Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineandwaituntil

the blade(s)cometo acompletestopbeforeremovinggrass

catcher,emptyinggrass,uncloggingchute,removingany grassor

debris,or makinganyadjustments.

• Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn off

blade(s),placedrivecontrollevers inneutral,setparkingbrake,

stopengineand removekeybeforedismounting.

• Useextracarewhenloadingor unloadingthe machineinto a

traileror truck.Thismachineshouldnotbe drivenupor down

ramp(s),becausethe machinecouldtip over,causingserious

personalinjury.The machinemustbepushedmanuallyon

ramp(s)to loadorunloadproperly.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do not

touch.

• Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlow

hangingtree branches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,wherethe

operatormaybestruckor pulledfromthe machine,whichcould

resultinseriousinjury.

• Disengageallattachmentclutches,setthe parkingbraketo the

'on' positionandmovethe RHand LHdrivecontrolleversto the

neutralpositionbeforeattemptingto startthe engine.

Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidentialgrassof a

heightnomorethan 10".Do not attemptto mowthroughunusually

tall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)orpiles of dry leaves.Drygrassor

leavesmaycontactthe engineexhaustand/or builduponthe

mowerdeckpresentinga potentialfire hazard.

• Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor this machine

by the machinemanufacturer.Read,understandandfollowall

instructionsprovidedwiththe approvedaccessoryor attachment.

Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,are

involvedin a largepercentageof ridingmower-relatedinjuries.

Theseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilityto operatethe riding

mowersafelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom

seriousinjury.

• If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,usecare

andgoodjudgment.Contactthe CraftsmanHelpLineat 1-800-

659-5917for assistance.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto lossof controlandtip-over

accidentswhichcan resultinsevereinjuryor death.Allslopesrequire

extracaution.Ifyoucannotbackupthe slopeor if youfeel uneasyon

it, do not mowit.

Foryoursafety,use the slopegaugeincludedas part of thismanual

to measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis machineona slopedor hilly

area. Ifthe slopeis greaterthan15degreesas shownonthe slope

gauge,donot operatethis machineonthatareaor seriousinjurycould

result.

Do:

oMowacrossslopes,not upanddown.Exerciseextremecaution

whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother hiddenobjects.

Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tallgrasscan hide

obstacles.

Useslowspeed.Choosea lowenoughspeedso thatyouwill not

haveto stopwhileon the slope.Avoidstartingor stoppingon a

slope.If the tiresareunableto maintaintraction,disengagethe

bladesandproceedslowlyandcarefullystraightdownthe slope.

Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsor

counterweightsto improvestability.

Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor otherattachments.These

can changethe stabilityof the machine.

• Keepallmovementonthe slopesslowandgradual.Do not

makesuddenchangesin speedor direction.Rapidacceleration

or decelerationcouldcausethe frontof the machineto lift and

rapidlyrollover backwards,whichcouldcauseseriousinjury.

DoNot:

•Donot turnon slopesunlessnecessary;thenturn slowlyuphill

and useextracarewhileturning.

• Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments.The mower

could suddenlyturnover if a wheelis overthe edgeof a cliff,

ditch,or if an edgecavesin.

• Donot try to stabilizethe machineby puttingyourfooton the

ground.

• Donot usea grasscatcheron steepslopes.

• Donot mowon wetgrass.Reducedtractioncouldcausesliding.

• Donot towheavypull behindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,

lawn roller,etc.)on slopesgreaterthan5 degrees.Whengoing

down hill,the extraweighttendsto pushthe ridingmowerand

maycauseyou to loosecontrol(e.g.ridingmowermayspeed

up, brakingandsteeringabilityare reduced,attachmentmay

jack-knifeandcauseridingmowerto overturn).

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatoris notalert to the presence

of children.Childrenareoftenattractedto the machineandthe mowing

activity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.Neverassumethat

childrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand inwatchfulcare of a

responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

•Bealert andturnmachineoff ifa childentersthe area.

•Toavoidback-overaccidents,alwayslookbehindanddownfor

smallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththe blade(s)shutoff.Theymay

fall offandbe seriouslyinjuredorinterferewithsafemachine

operation.

•Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,

shrubs,treesorotherobjectsthatmayblockyourvisionof a child

whomayrunintothe pathof the machine.

•Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycansuffer

burnsfroma hotmuffler.

•Removekeywhenmachineisunattendedto preventunauthorized

operation.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.

Children14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsand

safeoperationpracticesinthismanualandon the machineandshould

betrainedandsupervisedbyan adult.

TOWING

Towonlywitha machinethathasa hitchdesignedfor towing.Do not

attachtowedequipmentexceptat the hitchpoint.

Followthe manufacturersrecommendationforweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.

Neverallowchildrenor othersinoron towedequipment.

Onslopes,theweightof thetowedequipmentmaycauselossof

tractionandloss of control.

Travelslowlyandallowextradistanceto stop.

Do not shiftto neutralandcoastdownhill.

Do nottowheavypullbehindattachments(e.g.loadeddumpcart,

lawnroller,etc.) onslopesgreaterthan5 degrees.Whengoingdown

hill,the extraweighttendsto pushthe ridingmowerandmaycause

youto loosecontrol(e.g.ridingmowermayspeedup, brakingand

steeringabilityare reduced,attachmentmayjack-knifeandcause

ridingmowerto overturn).

SERVICE

SafeHandlingof Gasoline:

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuse extremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsare

explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilled

on yourselforyour clotheswhichcan ignite.Washyourskinand

changeclothesimmediately.

•Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.

•Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleoron a truckortrailer bed

witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundaway

fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

•Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck

or trailerandrefueliton theground.Ifthis isnot possible,then

refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

than froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththe rim of the fueltankor

containeropeningat all timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot use

a nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof

ignition.

•Neverfuel machineindoors.

•Neverremovegascap or addfuelwhilethe engineis hotor run-

ning.Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbeforerefueling.

•Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto no morethan 1/2"belowbottom

of filler neckto allowspacefor fuelexpansion.

•Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

•Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff the engineandequipment.Move

machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe

engine.

•To reducefire hazards,keepmachinefree of grass,leaves,or

otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanup oilor fuel spillageandremoveany

fuel soakeddebris.

•Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinsidewherethere isan

openflame,sparkor pilotlight as ona waterheater,spaceheater,

furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

•Allowa machineto coolat leastfiveminutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService

•Neverrunan engineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea. Engine

exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorless,anddeadlygas.

•Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

blade(s)andall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe spark

plugwire andgroundagainsttheengineto preventunintended

starting.

•Periodicallycheckto makesurethe bladescometo completestop

withinapproximately(5) fivesecondsafteroperatingthe blade

disengagementcontrol,ifthe bladesdonot stopwithinthe this

timeframe,aveyourmachineservicedprofessionallyby Searsor

anotherqualifieddealer.

•Regularlycheckthesafetyinterlocksystemfor properfunction,as

describedlaterinthis manual.Ifthe safetyinterlocksystemdoes

notfunctionproperly,haveyour machineservicedprofessionally

bySearsoranotherqualifieddealer.

•Checkthe blade(s)andenginemountingboltsat frequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade(s)for

damage(e.g.,excessivewear,bent,cracked). Replacethe

blade(s)withtheoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)

blade(s)only,listedin thismanual.Useof partswhichdo not

meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceandcompromisesafety!

•Mowerbladesare sharp.Wrapthe bladeorweargloves,anduse

extracautionwhen servicingthem.

•Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equipmentis

in safeworkingcondition.

•Nevertamperwiththe safetyinterlocksystemor othersafety

devices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

•Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,disconnectthe

sparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainstthe engine.Thoroughly

inspectthe machinefor anydamage.Repairthe damagebefore

startingandoperating.

•Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the machine

whilethe engineis running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsandthe dischargecoverare subject

to wearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allow

objectsto bethrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck

componentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment

manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis manual.Useof

partswhichdo not meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay

leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

•Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor over-speedthe

engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed

of the engine.

•Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.

•Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas,oil, etc. to

protectthe environment.

•Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)

andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct

hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or270hoursof

operation.At theendof the AverageUsefulLifehavethe machine

inspectedannuallyby Searsor anotherqualifieddealerto ensure

thatall mechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand

notworn excessively.Failureto do socan resultinaccidents,

injuriesor death.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoid seriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengineinanyway.

Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand

causeit to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting

of enginegovernor.

Notice RegardingEmissions

Engineswhicharecertifiedto complywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are

certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,andmayinclude

the followingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM)and

ThreeWayCatalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand

shouldnot beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,

brush-coveredor grass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaust

systemis equippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor

statelaws(if any).

Ifa sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking

orderby the operator.Inthe Stateof Californiatheaboveis required

by law (Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.

A sparkarrestorfor the muffleris availablethroughyournearest

engineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,

RO.Box361131Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthis product. Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson the machine

beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

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READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL(S)

Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand

operate

WARNING-- ROTATINGBLADES

Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor underthe cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade(s)can

amputatehandsandfeet.

WARNING--THROWNOBJECTS

Thismachinemaypickupandthrowandobjectswhichcancauseseriouspersonalinjury.

WARNING--THROWNOBJECTS

Thismachinemaypickupandthrowandobjectswhichcancauseseriouspersonalinjury.

BYSTANDERS

Keepbystanders,helpers,childrenandpetsat least75feetfromthe machinewhileit is inoperation.

WARNING-- SLOPEOPERATION

Donot operatethismachineona slopegreaterthan 15degrees.

DANGER-- ROTATINGBLADES

To reducethe riskof injury,keephandsandfeetaway.Donotoperateunlessdischargecoveror grass

catcheris in itsproperplace.Ifdamaged,replaceimmediately.

(OK)

15° Slope X

(TOO STEEP)

15° Slope

'_. _ Figure1

USETHISSLOPEGAUGETODETERMINE

IFA SLOPEIS TOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!

To checkthe slope,proceedas follows:

1. Removethis pageandfold alongthe dashedline.

2. Locatea verticalobject onor behindthe slope (e.g.a pole, building,fence, tree,etc.)

3. Align eitherside of the slope gaugewith the object(SeeFigure1 and Figure2 ).

4. Adjust gaugeupor down until the left cornertouchesthe slope (SeeFigure1and Figure2).

15°dashed line

If there is agap belowthe gauge,the slope is too steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2 above).

Figure2

Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto tip-over and roll-over accidents whichcan result in severe injury or death. Do not operatemachine on slopes

in excess of 15 degrees.All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

Always mow across the face of slopes, never mow up and downthe face of slopes.

SET-UP

Moving The Riding mower Manually

Yourridingmower'stransmissionisequippedwitha hydrostaticrelief

valvefor occasionswhenit isnecessaryto movethe ridingmower

manually.Openingthisvalvepermitsthe fluid inthe transmissionto

bypassitsnormalroute,allowingthe reartiresto "freewheel."Toopen

the hydrostaticreliefvalve,proceedas follows:

1. Locatethe hydrostaticbypassrodinthe rearof the ridingmower.

SeeFigure1.

RH Transmission

Bypass

PullOut Bypass

Rod ThenLower

Into Slot

Keyhole Slot

Figure1

2. Pullthe hydrostaticbypassrodoutward,then down,to lockit in

place.

3. Repeattheaboveproceduretoengagethe otherbypassrodon

theother sideof the ridingmower.

4. Withthe bypassrodsengagedandwiththe aidof anassistant,

carefullypushthe ridingmoweroff of the shippingpallet.

5. Aftermovingthe ridingmower,disengageboth bypassrods.Lift

the rodandguidethe flangeof the rod backthroughthe larger

circularopeningof the keyhole,then releasethe rod.

NOTE:The transmissionwill NOTengagewhenthe hydrostatic

bypassrodis pulledout. Returnthe rodto itsnormalpositionpriorto

operatingthe ridingmower.

Neverattemptto movethe ridingmowermanuallywithoutfirstopen-

ling the hydrostaticr,elief valve.Doingso will resultinseriousdamage

[to the ridingmowers transmission.

Removethe deckwashsystemnozzleadapterandoil draintube from

the manualbagandstoreforfutureuse.

Install Operator's Seat

Toinstallthe seatproceedas follows:

NOTE:Theseatis shippedwiththe seatswitchandseatpanattached.

1. Cutanystrapssecuringthe seatassemblyand thedrivecontrol

leversto the ridingmower.Removeanypackingmaterial.

NOTE: Becarefulnotto cut thewiring harnessconnectingtheseat

andthe seatswitch.

Removethe twoshoulderboltsandlock nutsin the seatpanas

showninFigure2.

Shoulder

Bolt

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Figure2

Rotatethe seatintopositionandsecurethe seatinto placewith

the previouslyremovedshoulderboltsand locknuts.Becareful

not to crimpordamagethe wire harnesswhile installingthe seat.

See Figure3.

iHarness ii

Seat Bracket /

Shoulder

Bolts

Figure 3

Position Drive Control levers

Thedrivecontrolleversof the ridingmowerareloweredfor shipping

purposes.The flangelocknuts,hex screws,andflatwashersthat

normallysecurethe controlleversintheir operatingpositionare

unfastenedandinstalledinthe slottedholesof the controlleversfor

shipment.Thecontrolleversmustbe repositionedto operatethe

ridingmower.To repositionthe controlleversfor operation,proceedas

follows:

1. Removethehex screw,flat washer,andflangelocknut fromthe

slotof oneof the drivecontrollevers.

2. Liftand swingthatcontrolleverupwarduntilthe slottedholeinthe

leverbracketalignswithoneof the holesinthe pivotbracket.See

Figure4.

Slotted Hole

Pivot

Figure4

3. Slidetheflatwasherontothe hexscrew.Fromtheoutside,insert

the hexscrewwithwasherthroughthe controlleverslotandthe

holeof the pivotbracket.Securewiththe flangelocknut.See

Figure4.

4. Notethe relativepositionof the controlleverto the pivotbracket,

then repeatthe previousstepsto repositionthe othercontrollever

inapproximatelythe same position.

5. Referto "Adjustingthe DriveControlLevers"inthe Maintenance&

Adjustmentsfor instructionsonthe finaladjustmentof the levers.

Connecting the Battery Cables

Batteryposts,terminals,and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand

leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause

cancerand reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.

Whenattachingbatterycables,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)

wireto itsterminalfirst,followedby the NEGATIVE(Black)wire.

Forshippingreasons,bothbatterycableson yourequipmentmay

havebeenleftdisconnectedfromthe terminalsat the factory.To

connectthe batterycables,proceedas follows:

NOTE:Thepositivebatteryterminalis markedPos.(+).The negative

batteryterminalis markedNeg.(-).

NOTE:If the positivebatterycable isalreadyattached,skipaheadto

step2.

1. Removethe plasticcover,ifpresent,fromthe positivebattery

terminalandattachthe redcableto the positivebatteryterminal

(+)withthe boltandhex nut.SeeFigure5.

Figure5

2. Removethe plasticcover,if present,fromthe negativebattery

terminalandattachthe blackcableto thenegativebattery

terminal(-) withthe boltand hexnut.SeeFig.3-5.

3. Positionthe redrubberbootoverthe positivebatteryterminalto

helpprotectitfromcorrosion.

NOTE:If the batteryis putintoserviceafterthe dateshownon top

or sideof battery,chargethe batteryas instructedinthe Serviceand

MaintenancesectionyourOperator'sManualpriortooperatingthe

ridingmower.

Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector Adjusting the Gauge Wheels

Neveroperatethe mowerdeckwithoutthe chutedeflectorinstalled

andin the downposition.

Checkthe mowerdeckfor a shippingbrace(withtag) that maybe

holdingthechutedeflectorupwardfor shipment. Ifa braceis present,

it must beremovedbeforeoperatingthe ridingmower.Holdingthe

chutedeflectorfullyupward,removethe shippingbraceby graspingit

androtatingit clockwise.Lowerthe chutedeflector.SeeFigure6.

Figure6

Checking Tire Pressure

Do notoverinfiatetires. Checksidewallof tiresfor maximumpsi.

Equaltire pressureshouldbemaintainedat alltimes.

Thetireson yourridingmowermaybeover inflatedfor shipping

purposes.Reducethe tire pressurebeforeoperatingthe ridingmower.

Checksidewallof tiresfor maximumpsi.

Keephandsandfeetawayfromthe dischargeopeningof the cutting

deck.

NOTE: Thedeckgaugewheelsarean anti-scalpfeatureof the deck

andare notdesignedto supportthe weightof the cuttingdeck.

The mowerdeckcuttingheightcan be setinanyof sixheightsettings

usingthe ridingmower'sdecklift handle.The deckheightsrangefrom

1-1/2"to 4".The deckgaugewheelpositionshouldbeapproximately

1/4"to 1/2"abovethe groundwhenthe deckissetinthedesiredheight

setting.

Usingthe lifthandle,setthe deckinthe desiredheightsetting,then

checkthe gaugewheeldistancefromthe groundbelow.If necessary

adjustasfollows:

1. Visuallycheckthe distancebetweenthefrontgaugewheelandthe

ground.Ifthe gaugewheelisnearortouchingtheground,itshould

be raised.If morethan1/2"abovetheground,itshouldbelowered.

2. Removethe flangelocknut securingthe frontgaugewheel

shoulderboltto the deck.Removethe gaugewheelandshoulder

bolt. Referto Figure7.

Figure7

3. Insert the shoulder bolt into the one of four index holes in the

front gauge wheel bracket that will give the gauge wheel a W'

to W' clearance with the ground and secure with the flange

locknut.

4. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the

rear gauge wheel into the respective index holes of the other

gauge wheel bracket on the deck.

Adjusting the Seat

Toadjustthe positionof the seat,pullupand holdthe seatadjustment

lever.Slidethe seatforwardor rearwardto the desiredposition;then

releasethe adjustmentlever.Makesureseatislockedintoposition

beforeoperatingthe ridingmower.See Figure8.

Figure8

GAS AND OIL

Fuel Recommendations

Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedor low leadedto minimizecombus-

tionchamberdeposits)witha minimumof 87octane.Gasolinewith

upto 10%ethanolor 15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)can be

used.Neveruse anoil/gasolinemixtureor dirtygasoline.Avoidgetting

dirt,dust,or waterin the fueltank. DONOTuse E85gasoline.

• Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththe enginestopped.Donot

smokeor allowflamesor sparksinthe areawherethe engineis

refueledorwheregasolineis stored.

Do notoverfillthe fuel tank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetank

cap is closedproperlyand securely.

Becarefulnot to spill fuelwhen refueling.Spilledfuel or fuelvapor

mayignite.Ifany fuel is spilled,makesurethe areais dry before

startingthe engine.

Avoidrepeatedorprolongedcontactwithskinor breathingof vapor.

Adding Fuel

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely

flammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelthe ridingmower

indoorsor whilethe engineis hot or running.Extinguishcigarettes,

cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.

1. Besureengineis outdoorsandin awell-ventilatedarea.

2. Cleanareaaroundthefuelfillcap andremovethe fuelfillcap.

3. Usingan approvedredGASOLINEcontainer,addfuel slowly,being

carefulto avoidspilling.

4. Fillthetankuntilthefuel reachesthe bottomof the fueltankneck.

5. Replacethefuel capandtightensecurely.Wipeupspilledfuel

beforestartingengine.Iffuelis spilledDO NOTstartengine.Move

ridingmowerawayfromareaof spillage.Avoidcreatinganysource

of ignitionuntilfuelvaporsaregone.

Checking and Adding Oil

Yourridingmoweris shippedwithoilinthe engine.However,youMUST

checkthe engineoil levelbeforeeach useas instructedin the IAlways

Serviceand Maintenancesection.Addoilas necessary.Failureto do I

[so mayresut nser ous damageto yourengne. J

1. Placethe ridingmoweron a flat,level surface.

2. Removethe oilfiller cap/dipstickandwipe thedipstickclean.See

Figure9.

Figure9

3. Insertthe cap/dipstickintothe oilfiller neck,but donot screwit in.

4. Removethe oilfiller cap/dipstick.Ifthe levelis low,slowlyaddoil

untiloillevel registersbetweenFULLandADD,Figure8.

NOTE:Do notoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausesmoking,hard

starting,or sparkplugfouling.

5. Replaceandtightencap/dipstickfirmly beforestartingengine.

NOTE:DO NOTallowoil levelto fall belowthe ADDmarkonthe

dipstick.Doingso mayresultinequipmentmalfunctionsor damage.

NOTE:Tochangethe oil inyour engine,seethe Serviceand

Maintenancesectionof thismanual.

Parking

Deck Lift

Deck Height Handle

Throttle/Choke Control

Hour Meter/

indicator Panel

SeatAdjustmentLever

FuelTankCap

// _ /-PTOSwitch

LH Drive RH Drive nition Switch

Control Lever Control Lever

Cup Holder

Storage Tray

Figure11

Nowthat youhavesetup yourridingmower,it'simportantto become

acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Referto Figure11.

NOTE:Referencesto LEFT,RIGHT,FRONT,andREARindicatethatposi-

tionontheridingmowerwhenfacingforwardwhileseatedintheoperator's

seat.

DECK HEIGHT INDEX

Thedeckheightindexconsistsof sixindexnotcheslocatedon

thefront!rightdtheseatboxframe.Eachnotchcorrespondsto

a 1/2"changein thedeckheightpositionrangingfrom1-1/2"at

thelowest notchto 4 inchesat the highestnotch.

DECK LIFT HANDLE

Thedecklift handleis locatedon the front!rightof the seat

boxframe,andis usedto raiseand lowerthe mowerdeck.

Pullthe handleto the leftoutof the indexnotchandpush

downwardto lowerthedeck,or pullupwardto raisethe deck.

Whenthedesiredheightisattained,movethe lifthandleto the

rightuntilfullyinthe indexnotch.

CUP HOLDER

Thecup holderis locatedtowardthe rearof the RHconsole

to the rightof the operator'sseat.

STORAGE TRAY

The storagetrayislocatedat the rearof the RHconsole.

RH AND LH DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS

The RHandLH controlleversarelocatedon eachsideof the opera-

tor's seat.Thesehingedleverspivotoutwardto openspaceto permit

the operatorto either sitinthe ridingmowerseat,orto dismountthe

ridingmower.Theleversmust befullyopenedoutand inthe neutral

positionto startthe ridingmowerengine.

Eachlevercontrolsthe respectiveRHorLH transmission.Conse-

quently,theseleverscontrolallof the movementsof the ridingmower.

Drivingand steeringutilizingthesecontrolleversisquitedifferentfrom

conventionalridingmowers,andwill takesomepracticeto master.

Referto the Drivingthe Ridingmowersectionfor instructionsonusing

the controllevers.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanTillersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)

iGNiTiON SWITCH

Theignitionswitchis locatedon

the RHconsoleto the rightof the

operator'sseat.Theignitionswitch

hasthree positions.

STOP_ -- Theengineandelectri-

cal systemis turnedoff.

RUN_ I

RUN_ -- The ridingmowerelectricalsystemisenergized.

START_ -- The startermotorwill turn overtheengine.Releasethe

keyimmediatelywhenthe enginestarts

NOTE:Topreventaccidentalstartingand/or batterydischarge,

removethe keyfromthe ignitionswitchwhenthe ridingmowerisnot

inuse.

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH

The PTOswitchislocatedonthe RH consoleto the rightof the opera-

tor's seat.The PTOswitchoperatestheelectric PTOclutchmounted

onthe bottomof theenginecrankshaft.Pullthe switchknobupward

to engagethe PTOclutch,or pushtheknob downwardto disengage

the clutch.The PTOswitchmustbeinthe "disengaged"positionwhen

startingthe engine.

TRANSMiSSiON BYPASS RODS

Thetransmissionbypassrods(onefor eachthe RHandLH transmis-

sion)arelocatedbeneaththe frameplatform,justinsideeach rear

wheel.

Whenengaged,the two rodsopena bypasswithinthe hydrostatic

transmissions,whichallowsthe ridingmowerto be pushedshort

distancesby hand.Referto the Assemblysectionfor instructionson

usingthe bypassfeature.

Nevertowyourridingmower.Towingthe ridingmowerwiththe rear

wheelsonthe groundmaycauseseveredamageto thetransmissions.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Theseatadjustmentleveris locatedbelowthefront!leftof the seat.

Theleverallowsfor adjustmentof the foreto aft positionof the

operator'sseat.Referto Serviceand Maintenancefor instructionson

adjustingthe seatposition.

FUEL TANK CAP

Thefuel tankcap islocatednearthe middleof the LH console.Turn

the fill capapproximately1/4turnandpull upwardto remove.The fuel

cap istetheredto the ridingmowerto preventitsloss.Do notattempt

to removethe cap fromthe ridingmower.

Pushthecap downwardonthe fuel tankfill neckand turnapproxi-

mately1/4turn clockwiseto tightenAlwaysre-installthe fuelcap tightly

ontothe fueltankafter removing.

Neverfill the fueltankwhenthe engineis running.Ifthe engineis

hotfrom recentlyrunning,allowto coolfor severalminutesbefore

refueling.Highlyflammablegasolinesplashingontoa hot engine

couldcausea fire.

HOUR METER/INDICATOR

PANEL

Thehourmeter/indicatorpanelis locatedonthe

LHconsoletotheIdtoftheoperator'sseat.

Hour Meter Features

The hourmeterrecordsthe hoursthatthe

ridingmowerhasbeenoperatedinthe digital

display(tenthsof anhour-- rightmostdigit).

NOTE:Thehourmeteris activatedwheneverthe ignitionswitchis

turnedto the RUN_ position.Keepa recordof the actualhoursof

operationto assureall maintenanceproceduresarecompletedaccord-

ingto the instructionsinthis manualandthe enginemanual.

Whenkeyis turnedto the RUN_ position,the batteryindicatorlight

brieflyilluminatesandthe batteryvoltageis brieflydisplayed.The

displaythen changesto the accumulatedhours.

TheIndicatorMonitorwillalsoremindtheoperatordmaintenanceinter-

valsforchangingtheengineoil.TheLCDwillalternatelyflash,CHG;OIL

andthe recordedhoursforfiveminutesafterevery50hoursof recorded

operation.Themaintenanceintervallastsfortwohours(from50-52,100-

102,150-152,etc.).The LCDwillflashasdescribedforfiveminutesevery

timethe ridingmower'sengineis startedduringthismaintenanceinterval.

Followtheoilchangeintervalsprovidedintheenginemanual.

indicator Panel Features

Battery Indicator

Illuminatesandthe batteryvoltageis displayedbrieflywhenthe ignition

switchit turnedto the RUN_ position.

Illuminatesto indicatethe batteryvoltagehasdroppedbelow11.5(+0.5/-

1.0)volts,andthe voltageis displayedonthe hourmeter.Ifthisindicator

anddisplaycomeonduringoperation,checkthe batteryandcharging

systemforpossiblecausesand/orcall 1-800-659-5917to schedule

ridingmowerinspectionservicefromSearsParts& Repair.

Oil PressureIndicator (if EngineSo Equipped)

Thiswarninglampindicateslowengineoilpressure,if theindicatorcomes

onwhiletheengineis running,stoptheengineimmediatelyandcheckfor

possiblecauses.Donotruntheenginewhilethisindicatorisilluminated.

Call1-800-659-5917to scheduleservicefromSearsParts& Repair.

NOTE:Theoil_ressureindicatormayilluminatewhenthe ignitionswitch

isin the RUNO position,butshouldturnoffwhentheengineis started.

PTOEngagedIndicator

Thisindicatorilluminateswhenthe PTOswitchis pulledupwardinthe

ENGAGEDpositionandthe ignitionswitchis turnedtothe START

position.Checkthisindicatorif theenginewillnotcrankwiththeignition

switchinthe START_ position.Ifnecessary,movethe PTOswitchto

the DISENGAGEDposition.

ParkingBrake Engaged Indicator

Thisindicatorilluminateswhenthe parkingbrakeis in the DISEN-

GAGEDpositionandthe ignitionswitchis turnedtothe START

position.Checkthis indicatorif the enginewill not crankwiththe

ignitionswitchin the START_ position.Ifnecessary,movethe

parkingbraketo the ENGAGEDposition.

Thisindicatoralsoilluminateswhenthe ignitionswitchis turnedto the

START_ positionandthe RHand/or LHdrivecontrolleversare in

a positionotherthanthe fullyout in neutralposition.Movethe control

leversfullyoutward.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

Thethrottle/chokecontrolis locatedonthe LHconsoleto

theleftof theoperator'sseat.Whensetina givenposition,a

uniformenginespeedwill bemaintained.

Pushthe throttle/chokecontrolhandleforwardto increase

theenginespeed.The ridingmowerisdesignedto operate

withthe throttle/chokecontrolinthe FAST_ position

whenthe ridingmoweris beingdrivenandthe mowerdeck

is engaged.

Pullthe throttle/chokecontrolhandlerearwardto decrease

theenginespeed.

Whenstartingthe engine,push thecontrolhandlefully

forwardintothe CHOKEI'_,1position.

Afterstartingandwarmingtheengine,movethe controlhandle

rearwarduntilyoufeel it movepastthechokedetent.

PARKING BRAKE ENGAGEMENT LEVER

The parkingbrakeengagementleveris locatedonthe front/

leftof the seatboxframe,andis usedto engagethe parking

brake.

Pullthe leverfullyupwardandtothe left;then lowerintothe

short"J"slotto engagethe brake.

Pullthe leverupout of the"J"slotandto the right;then lower

completelyto disengagethe parkingbrake.

NOTE: Ifthe LH andRHdrivecontrolleversarenot fully

openedoutto eachsidein the neutralpositionwhenengag-

ingthe parkingbrake,the enginewill stop.The parkingbrake

mustbe placedin the engagedpositionwhenstartingthe

ridingmowerengine.

GENERAL SAFETY

• RECEIVEINSTRUCTION-- Entirelyreadthisoperator'smanual.

Learnto operatethismachineSAFELY.Do not riskINJURYor

DEATH.Allowonlythosewho havebecomecompetentin its

usageto operatethis ridingmower.

• Beforestartingthe engineor beginningoperation,be familiarwith

the controls.Theoperatorshouldbein the operator'sseat.The

PTOswitchmustbein the disengagedposition,the parkingbrake

engaged,andthe RHand LHdrivecontrolleversmovedfully

outwardin the neutralposition.

• Keepallshieldsin place.Keepawayfrommovingparts.

• NORIDERS!Keepall peopleandpetsa safedistanceaway.

Lookbehindand downto bothsidesof the ridingmowerbefore

andwhile backingup.

• DONOTdirectthe mowerdischargeat people.

• Avoidslopeswherepossible.Neveroperateon slopesgreater

than 15°. Slopeswitha greaterinclinepresentdangerousoperat-

ing conditions.Ridingmowerscan be rolledover.

• Beforeleavingthe operator'sseat:Shutoff the PTO,move

the RHand LHdrivecontrolleversfullyoutwardin the neutral

position,engagethe parkingbrake_:_, shutoff the engineand

removethe ignitionkey.Waitfor all movementto stopbefore

servicingor cleaning.

• Operatethe drivecontrolleverssmoothlyandavoidanysudden

movementsof the leverswhenstartingandstopping.Keepa firm

gripon the controllevers.

• Becarefulwhenoperatingnearroadways.Stopthe ridingmower

motionandwaitfor vehiclesto passbeforeoperatingalongthe

road.

• Donot operatethe ridingmowerwiththe mowerdeckremoved.

Removalof the deckwillchangethe balanceof the ridingmower,

andcouldcontributeto a ridingmowerrollover.

• Avoidoperationontractionsurfacesthatare unstable;use

extremecautionif the surfaceis slippery.

• Slowdown beforeturningandcometo a completestopbefore

any zeroturn maneuver.

• Donot stopthe ridingmoweror parkthe ridingmowerover

combustiblematerialssuchas dry grass,leaves,debris,etc.

• Donot fill the fueltankwhenthe engineis runningor whilethe

engineis hot.Allowtheengineseveralminutesto cool before

refueling.Tightenthe fuel cap securely.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR RiDiNG MOWER

•Beforeyou operatethe ridingmower,studythismanualcarefully

to familiarizeyourselfwiththe operationof allthe instrumentsand

controls.Ithas beenpreparedto helpyouoperateand maintain

yourridingmowerefficiently.

•Thisengineiscertifiedtooperateonlyonclean,fresh,unleadedregu-

largasoline.Forbestresults,fill thefueltankwithonlyclean,fresh,

unleadedgasolinewitha pumpstickeroctaneratingof87orhigher.

• Unleadedgasolineis recommendedbecauseit leavesless

combustionchamberdepositsand reducesharmfulexhaust

emissions.Leadedgasolineis not recommendedand mustnotbe

usedwhereexhaustemissionsareregulated.

NOTE:Purchasegasolineinsmallquantities.Donotusegasolineleftover

fromthe previousseason,tominimizegumdepositsinthefuelsystem.

•Gasohol(upto 10%ethylalcohol,90% unleadedgasolineby

volume)is anapprovedfuel.Othergasoline/alcoholblendsare

not approved.

•MethylTertiaryButylEther(MTBE)andunleadedgasolineblends

(upto a maximumof 15%MTBEby volume)areapprovedfuels.

Othergasoline/etherblendsarenotapproved.

•Checktheengineoil level.

• Cleantheair cleanerelementif necessary.

•Checkthetire inflationpressures.

•Adjustthe seatforoperator'smaximumcomfort,visibilityandfor

maintainingcompletecontrolof the ridingmower.

SAFETY iNTERLOCK SYSTEM

Thisridingmowerisequippedwitha safetyinterlocksystemfor the

protectionofthe operator.Ifthe interlocksystemshouldevermalfunc-

tion,do not operatethe ridingmower.Call 1-800-659-5917to schedule

servicefromSearsParts& Repair.

•Thesafetyinterlocksystempreventsthe enginefromcranking

orstartingunlessthe RHand LHdrivecontrolleversare moved

fullyoutwardto each sidein the neutralposition,the parking

brakeisengaged,andthe PTOis disengaged.

•Toavoidsuddenmovementwhendisengagingthe parkingbrake,

the safetyinterlocksystemwill shutoffthe engineif the RHand/

or LHdrivecontrolleversare movedto a positionotherthan

the fullyout inthe neutralpositionwhenthe parkingbrakeis

engaged.

•Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill shutoffthe engineifthe operator

leavesthe seatbeforeengagingthe parkingbrake.

•Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill shutoffthe engineifthe operator

leavesthe seatwiththe PTOengaged,regardlessof whetherthe

parkingbrakeis engaged.

NOTE:The PTOswitchmustbe movedto the "OFF"positionto restart

the engine.

•Thesafetyinterlocksystemwill shutoffthe PTOandthe mower

bladeswillstopif bothdrivecontrolleversare movedintothe

reverseposition.The PTOwill re-engagewhenoneor bothof the

leversaremovedbacktoeither the neutralorforwardposition.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Thisridingmoweris equippedwitha safetyinterlocksystemdesignee

for the protectionof the operator.Donotoperatethe ridingmowerif

any partof the interlocksystemis malfunctioning.Periodicallycheck

the functionsof the interlocksystemfor properoperation.

Forpersonalsafety,theoperatormustbesitting inthe ridingmower

seatwhenstartingtheengine.

1. Operatormust besittinginthe ridingmowerseatwithbothdrive

controlleversoutwardto each sidein the neutral/startposition.

2. Engagethe parkingbrakeO. Referto Figure12.

LHControlLever RHControlLever

Out in I_eutral Out in Neutral

ParkingBreak

-- Engaged

Throttle Control / ( PTOSwitchinDown

FullyForwardto /__ (Disengaged)Position

CHOKEPosition

Figure12

3. Makecertainthe PTOswitchis in the disengaged(down)posi-

tion. Referto Figure12.

4. Movethethrottle/chokecontrolleverfullyforwardintotheCHOKEt"°,1

position.

NOTE:Ifthe engineiswarmedup,it maynot be necessaryto place

the throttle/chokecontrolin the CHOKE!'_1position.

5. Turnthe ignitionkeyclockwiseto the START_ positionand

releaseit as soonas the enginestarts; however,do not crank

the enginecontinuouslyfor morethan 5 secondsat a time.If the

enginedoes not startwithinthis time,turnthe keyto STOP

andwait at least 15secondsto allowthe engine'sstartermotor

to cool.Tryagainafterwaiting.Ifaftera fewattemptsthe engine

failsto start,do not keeptryingto start it withthe chokeclosedas

thiswill causefloodingandmakestartingmoredifficult.

6. Astheenginewarmsup,graduallypullthethrottle/chokecontrollever

rearwardpastthechokedetentposition.Donotusethechokeposition

toenrichthefuelmixture,exceptas necessarytostarttheengine.

7. Allowthe engineto runfor a fewminutesat mid throttlebefore

puttingtheengineunderload.

8. Observethe hourmeter/indicatorpanel.Ifthe batteryindicator

lightoroil pressurelightcomeon, immediatelystopthe engine.

Call1-800-659-5917to scheduleridingmowerinspectionservice

fromSearsParts& Repair.

Cold WeatherStarting

Whenstartingtheengineattemperaturesnearorbelowfreezing,

ensurethecorrectviscositymotoroilisusedintheengineandthe

batteryisfullycharged.Starttheengineasfollows:

1. Besurethebatteryisingoodcondition.Also,awarmbatteryhas

muchmorestartingcapacitythanacoldbattery.

2. Usefreshwintergradefuel.Wintergradegasolinehashighervolatility

toimprovestarting.Donotusegasolineleftoverfromsummer.

3. FollowthepreviousinstructionforStartingtheEngine.

Using Jumper CablesTo Start Engine

Batteriescontainsulfuricacid andproduceexplosivegasses.Make

certainthe areais wellventilated,wearglovesandeyeprotection,

land avod sparksor f amesnearthe battery.

Ifthe batterychargeis not sufficientto cranktheengine,rechargethe

battery.Ifa batterychargeris unavailableandthe ridingmowermust

be started,the aidof aboosterbatterywill benecessary.Connectthe

boosterbatteryas follows:

1. Connectthe endof onecableto the disabledridingmowerbat-

tery'spositiveterminal;then connectthe otherendof thatcableto

the boosterbattery'spositiveterminal.

2. Connectoneendofthe othercableto theboosterbattery'snega-

tiveterminal;thenconnecttheotherendof thatcabletothe frame

of thedisabledridingmower,as farfromthe batteryas possible.

3. Startthe disabledridingmowerfollowingthe normalstarting

instructionspreviouslyprovided;thendisconnectthe jumper

cablesin theexact reverseorderof theirconnection.

4. Havethe ridingmower'selectricalsystemcheckedand repaired

as soonas possibleto eliminatethe needfor jump starting.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Placethe PTOswitchinthe OFFposition.

2. Movethe RHand LHdrivecontrolleversfullyoutwardinthe

neutralposition.

3. EngagetheparkingbrakeO.

4. Movethethrottle/chokecontroltomidwaybetweenthe SLOW'_

andFAST_ positions.

5. Turnthe ignitionkeytothe STOP_ positionand removethe key

fromthe ignitionswitch.

NOTE:Alwaysremovethe keyfromthe ignitionswitchto preventacci-

dentalstartingor batterydischargeif the equipmentis left unattended.

PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE)

Operatinga zero-turnridingmoweris notlikeoperatingaconventionaltype

ridingridingmower.Becausea zeroturnridingmoweris moremaneuver-

able,gettingusedtooperatingthecontrolleverstakessomepractice.

Westronglyrecommendthatyoulocatea reasonablylarge,levelandopen

"practicearea"wheretherearenoobstructions,pedestrians,oranimals.You

shouldpracticeoperatingtheridingmowerforaminimumof30minutes.

Carefullymove-- orhaveanexperiencedusermove--the ridingmower

to thepracticearea.Whenperformingthe practicesession,the PTO

shouldnotbeengaged.Whilepracticing,operatethe ridingmower

atapproximately1/2to 3/4throttleandat lessthanfull speedinboth

forwardandreverse.

Carefullypracticemaneuveringtheridingmowerandproceedto driveas

describedin thefollowingDrivingtheRidingmowerForwardsection.

DRIVING THE RIDING MOWER

Avoidsuddenstarts,excessivespeedand suddenstops, j

1. Adjustthe operator'sseatto the mostcomfortablepositionthat

allowsyou to operatethe controls.See"Adjustingthe Seat" the

Assemblysection.

2. ReleasetheparkingbrakeO.

3. Movethe RHand LHdrivecontrolleversinwardin the neutral

position.Referto Figure13.

Control Lever Moved

inward and in Neutral

Figure13

NOTE: Ifthe controlleversarenoteven in the neutralposition,refer

to ServiceandMaintenancefor instructionsto adjustthe leversso that

theyareeven.

4. Movethethrottle/chokecontrolleverforwardto the FAST

(full throttle)position.

NOTE: Althoughthe ridingmower'sengineis designedto runat full

throttle,when performinga practicesessionthe ridingmowermustbe

operatedat lessthan fullthrottle.Thisonly appliesto practice.

Alwaysmaintainafirm gripon the controllevers.DONOTreleasethe

controlleversto slowor stopthe ridingmower;moveleversto neutral

positionusingyour hands.

5. Todrive the ridingmower,firmlygraspthe respectivedrivecontrol

leverswithyour rightandleft handsandcontinuewithDrivingthe

RidingmowerForwardon the followingpage.

Driving the Riding mower Forward

Keepall movementof the drivecontrolleversslowandsmooth.

Abrupt movementof the controlleverscan affectthe stabilityof the

ridingmowerandcouldcausethe ridingmowerto flip over,which

mayresultin seriousinjury ordeathto the operator.

Slowlyandevenlymovebothdrive controlleversforward.The

ridingmowerwill startto moveforward.SeeFigure14.

Driving Forward

Faster

Figure14

2. As thecontrolleversarepushedfartherforwardthe speedof the

ridingmowerwill increase.

3. Toslowthe ridingmowermovethe controlslever rearwardto

attainthe desiredspeed,ormovethe leversto the neutralposition

to stopthe ridingmower.

Alwaysmaintainyourgraspon the drivecontrollevers.Donot release

the leversto slowthe ridingmowerorto returnto neutral.

Turning the Riding mower While Driving Forward

Whenreversingthe directionof travel,we recommendperforming

gradual'U' turnswherepossible.Sharperturnsincreasethe possibil-

ity of turfdefacement,andcouldaffectcontrolof the ridingmower.

ALWAYSslowthe ridingmowerbeforemakingsharpturns.

Toturn the ridingmowerwhiledrivingforward,movethe controllevers

as necessarysothat oneleveris rearwarddthe other.The riding

mowerwill turn inthe directionof the rearwardcontrollever.

1. Toturn to the left, movethe leftdrivecontrolleverrearwardof the

rightlever.SeeFigure15.

Figure15

2. Toturn to the right,movethe rightdrivecontrollever rearwardof

the left lever.SeeFigure16.

ForwardRightTurn F

-oZ-

Figure16

3. The greaterthe fore-to-aftdistancebetweenthe twolevers,the

sharperthe ridingmowerwill turn.

4. Toexecuteazeroturnmovetheturnsidedrivecontrolleverto

theinwardneutralposition,whilemovingtheothercontrollever

forward.

NOTE:Makingazeroturnongrasswillgreatlyincreasethepotential

fordefacementoftheturf.

Driving the Riding mower in Reverse

1. Slowlyandevenlymovebothdrivecontrolleversrearward.The

ridingmowerwill start to moveinthe reversedirection.SeeFigure

17.

Turning While Driving Rearward

1. Toturn the ridingmowerwhiledrivingrearward,movethe control

leversas necessaryso thatoneleverisforwardof the other.The

ridingmowerwill turninthedirectionof the forwardcontrollever.

Toturn to the leftwhiletravelinginreverse,movethe left drive

controlleverforwardof the rightlever.See Figure18.

Rearward Left Turn

Figure18

Toturn to the rightwhiletravelinginreverse,movethe rightdrive

controlleverforwardof the left lever.SeeFigure19.

Figure17

As thecontrolleversarepushedfartherrearwardthe speedof the

ridingmowerwill increase.

Toslowthe ridingmowermovethe controlsleverforwardto attain

thedesiredspeed,or movethe leversto the neutralpositionto

stopthe ridingmower.

Rearward Right Turn

Figure19

4. The greaterthe fore-to-aftdistancebetweenthe twolevers,the

sharperthe ridingmowerwillturn.

5. Toexecutea zeroturn,movethe turn sidedrivecontrolleverto

the neutralposition,whilemovingtheother controlleverrearward.

NOTE: Makinga zeroturnon grasswill greatlyincreasethe potential

for defacementofthe turf.

Executing aZero Turn

When executinga zeroturn,the ridingmowerMUSTBESTOPPED.

Executinga zeroturn whilethe ridingmoweris movingcan signifi-

cantly reduceyourcontrolof the ridingmowerandwill causesevere

turf defacementto occur.

Stopthe forwardor reversemotionof the ridingmowerby moving

the twodrivecontrolleversto neutral.

2. Toturnclockwise,movethe leftcontrolleverforwardwhilesimulta-

neouslymovingthe rightcontrolleverrearward.SeeFigure20.

Clockwise Zero Turn

Figure20

3. Toturncounterclockwise,movethe rightcontrolleverforwardwhile

simultaneouslymovingtheleftcontrolleverrearward.SeeFigure21.

Counterclockwise

Zero Turn

2. Pushthe PTOswitchdownwardto the DISENGAGEDposition.

3. Usethe decklift handleto raisethe deckto itshighestposition.

4. Ifdismountingthe ridingmower,movethe drivecontrolleversfully

outwardintheneutralposition,engagethe parkingbrakeO, move

the throttle/chokecontrolleverto the FAST_ position,turnthe

ignitionswitchto STOP_ and removethe keyfromthe switch.

Donot leavethe seatof the ridingmowerwithoutdisengagingthe

PTO, movingdrivecontrolleversfullyoutwardinthe neutralposition,

andengagingthe parkingbrake.If leavingthe ridingmowerunat-

tended,turnthe ignitionkeyoffand removekey.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Referto the slopegaugeinthe SafeOperationSectionto help

determineslopeswhereyou maynot operatesafely.

Donot operateon inclineswitha slopein excessof 15degrees(a

riseof approximately2-1/2feetevery10feet).The ridingmowercould

overturnandcauseseriousinjury.

1. Alwaysdrive acrossslopes,neverupanddown.Controlthe

speedanddirectionof the ridingmowerusing primarilythe control

leveron thedownhillsideof the ridingmower,withthe uphill

controlleverremainingessentiallyina fixedposition.

2. Avoidturningdownhillif possible.Startat the bottomof a slope

andworkupward.Alwaysslowdownbeforeturning.

3. Useextracareandgo slowlywhenturningdownhill.

OPERATING THE PTO

Operatethe PTOclutchas follows:

1. Movethe throttle/chokecontrolleverto approximatelythe mid

throttleposition.

2. Pullthe PTOswitchupwardto the ENGAGEDposition.

3. Advancethethrottle/chokeleverto the FAST_ position(full

throttle).

4. The operatormustremaininthe ridingmowerseatat all times.If

the operatorshouldleavethe seatwithoutturningoffthe power

take-offswitch,the ridingmower'senginewill shutoff.

5. The PTOclutchcannotbeoperatedwhenthe ridingmoweris

drivinginthe reversedirection.The PTOwilldisengagewhen

bothdrivecontrolleversaremovedto the reverseposition,and

will re-engagewhenone(or both)controllever(s)is movedto the

neutralorforwardposition.

Figure21

STOPPING THE RIDING MOWER

1. Movebothdrivecontrolleversto the neutralpositionto stopthe

motionof the ridingmower. 20

USING THE MOWER DECK

l Makecertainthe areato be mowedisfree of debris,sticks,stones, I

wireorother objectsthatcan bethrownby the rotatingblades. ]

NOTE: Donot engagethe mowerdeckwhenloweredingrass.

Prematurewearand possiblefailureof the 'V" beltand PTOclutch

will result.Fullyraisethe deckormovetoa non-grassyareabefore

engagingthe mowerdeck.

1. Mowacrossslopes,not upanddown.Ifmowinga slope,startat

bottomandwork upwardto ensureturnsaremadeuphill.

2. Onthe first passpicka pointon the oppositesideof the areato

be mowed.

3. Engagethe PTOclutchusingthe PTOswitchand movethe

throttle/chokecontrolto the FAST_ position.

4. Lowerthe mowerdeckto the desiredheightsettingusingthe lift

handle.

5. Slowlyandevenlypushthe RHandLH drivecontrollevers

forwardto movethe ridingmowerforward,and keepthe riding

mowerheadeddirectlytowardthe alignmentpoint.

NOTE:The speedof the ridingmowerwill affectthe qualityof the

mowercut. Mowingat full speedwilladverselyaffectthecut quality.

Controlthegroundspeedwiththe controllevers.

6. Whenapproachingtheotherendof thestrip, slowdownor stop

beforeturning.A U-turnis recommendedunlessa zeroturn is

required.

7. Alignthe mowerwithan edgeof the mowedstripandoverlap

approximately3".

8. Directthe ridingmoweroneach subsequentstripto alignwitha

previouslycut strip.

9. Topreventruttingor groovingof theturf, if possible,changethe

directionthatthe stripsare mowedby approximately450for the

nextandeachsubsequentmowing.

Becarefulwhencrossinggravelpathsor driveways.Disengagethe

PTOandraisethe deckto the highestpositionbeforecrossing. l

NOTE:Whenstoppingthe ridingmowerfor any reasonwhileona

grasssurface,always:

• Placethecontrolleversinneutral,

• Engagethe parkingbrake8,

• Shutengineoff andremovethe key.

• Doingso will minimizethe possibilityof havingyourlawn

"browned"by hotexhaustfromyourridingmower'srunning

engine.

CHECKING SAFETY iNTERLOCK CiRCUiTS

Periodicallycheckthe safetyinterlockcircuitsto ensuretheyare

workingproperly.If a safetycircuitis notworkingas designed,call

1-800-659-5917to scheduleridingmowerinspectionservicefrom

Sears Parts& Repair.DO NOToperatethe ridingmowerif any safety

circuitis notfunctioningproperly.Tocheckthe safetycircuits,proceed

as follows:

1. Sittingin the ridingmowerseatwith bothdrivecontrollevers

openedfullyoutward,DISENGAGEthe parkingbrake0 and

momentarilyturn the ignitionswitchto the START_ position.

The engineshouldnotcrank.

2. Engagethe parkingbrake0 andpullthe PTOswitchupwardto

the ENGAGEDposition.Momentarilyturn the ignitionswitchto

the START_ position;the engineshouldnotcrank.

3. Pushthe PTOswitchdownwardto the DISENGAGEDposition

and ENGAGEthe parkingbrake0. Startthe engineandmove

oneof the drivecontrolleversfromthe fullyoutwardneutral

position.Theengineshouldstoprunning.Repeatthe procedure

withthe oppositecontrollever.

4. Movebothcontrolleversfullyoutwardinthe neutralpositionand

DISENGAGEthe parkingbrake0; then liftupwardfromthe

operator'sseat.The engineshouldstop.

5. Withbothcontrolleversfullyoutwardin the neutralpositionand

the parkingbrakeENGAGED0, ENGAGEthe PTO.Liftupward

fromthe operator'sseat;the engineshouldstop.

6. Startthe ridingmower,DISENGAGEthe parkingbrake0, and

movethecontrolleversinwardto the neutraloperatingposition.

ENGAGEthe PTOand movebothcontrolleverslowlyintothe

slowreverseposition;the PTOshoulddisengageandthe mower

deckshouldstopuntiloneor bothof the controlleversis moved

to the neutralorforwardposition.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall

controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecome

to acompletestop. Disconnectsparkplugwireand groundit against

theengineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglasses

duringoperationorwhile performingany adjustmentsor repairs.

Eachuse

Every25 hours

Every50 hours

Every100hours

Every500 hours

Everyseason/Before

storage

Aftermowing

Once Monthly

1. Engineoillevel.

2. Gasoline

3. Mowerand exhaustarea

4. HydraulicTransaxle

5. Tiresand pressure

6. Deck,moweranddrivebelts

7. Bladesand bolttightness

8. Safetyswitchoperation

1. Pre-Cleaner

2. SpindleBearings

3. SparkPlug

1. WearPoints

2. Greasefitting

1. AirCleaner

2. Oilandfilter

3. Coolingshroudsandcooling

areas

4. FuelFilter

5. Sparkplug

6. Fastenersand components

1. Sparkplug

1. Pivotpoints

2. Controlhandle

3. Extensionspring

1. EngineIntakeScreen/Cover

2. Mowerand exhaustarea

3. Wearpoints

1. SpindlePulleys

2. V-Belt

Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes

serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrack

of completedmaintenancetasks.To schedule service from Sears

Parts& Repair,call 1-800-659-5917,,

1. Check

2. Check

3. Clean

4. Checkfor leaks

5. Check

6. Check

7. Check

8. Check

1. Service/Replace

2. Grease

3. Check

1. Lubricate

2. Lubricate

1. Replace

2. Change

3. Removeandclean

4. Replace

5. Change

6. Checkandsecure

1. Replaceandsetgap

1. Lubricate

2. Lubricate

3. Lubricate

4. Check

5. Clean

6. Lubricate

1. Clean

2. Clean

Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO,

movethe drivecontrolleversfullyoutwardinthe neutralposition,

engagethe parkingbrake,stoptheengineand removethe keyto

preventunintendedstarting.

Draining the Oil

1. Runthe enginefor a shorttimeto warmthe engineoil. The oil

will flowmorefreelyandcarryawaymoreimpurities.Usecare to

avoidburnsfromhotoil.

2. Locatetheoildrainvalveontheleftsideof theengine.SeeFigure22.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Thoroughlywashyourhandswithsoapandwateras soon as

possibleafterhandlingusedoil.

Check Engine Oil

1. Checkoilbeforeeachuse.Stopengineandwaitseveralminutes

beforecheckingoil level.Withengineon levelground,the oil must

beto FULLmarkon dipstick.

2. Referto the Assemblysectionof thismanualfor instructionson

checkingthe oil.

Change Engine Oil and Filter

•Referto the viscositychart(Figure21)for oil recommenda-

tions.Do notoverfill.SAE30 is recommendedfor general,all

temperatureuse.Usea 4-stroke,or anequivalenthighdetergent,

premiumqualitymotoroilcertifiedto meetor exceedU.S.

automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor serviceclassification

SF,SG,SH,SJ or higher.Motoroils classifiedSF,SG,SH,SJ will

showthisdesignationon thecontainer.

a6 .

°22

iU L:F ¸3o

i...................................................................20

_20

-30

-- Below 40 °F(4 ° C) the use of SAE 30W will result in hard starting.

** -- Above 80 °F (27 ° C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption,

Check the oil level more frequently,

Figure21

NOTE: DOnot usenon-detergentoil or2-strokeengineoil. it could

shortenthe enginesservicelife.

o Changeengineoil afterthe first fiveto eighthoursof operation,

andeveryfifty hoursoreveryseasonthereafter.Changeoil every

twentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin

hightemperatures.

Figure22

3. Popopenthe protectivecapon theendof the oildrainvalveto

exposethe drainport.Referto Figure22. Removethe oil fill cap/

dipstickfromthe oil fill tube.

4. Pushtheoildrainhose(packedwiththismanual)ontotheoildrain

port.Routetheoppositeenddthehoseintoanappropriateoilcollec-

tioncontainerwithat leasta 2.5quartcapacity,to collectthe usedoil.

5. Turnthe oildrainvalve1/4-turn,thenpulloutwardto begindraining

oil. Aftertheoil hasfinisheddraining,pushtheendof theoildrain

valvebackin andturn 1/4-turnto secureit backinplace.Re-capthe

endof theoil drainvalveto keepdebrisfromenteringthedrainport.

6. Cleanthe areaaroundtheoil filter.Placea containerunderthe

filterto catchany oiland removethefilter.See Figure23.

23 Figure23

7. Placethe newfilterinan openpanwiththe opensidefacingup.

Fillwith newoil untilthe oil reachedthe bottomof the threads.

Waittwo minutesforthe oil to beabsorbedby the filtermaterial.

8. Applya thinfilmof cleanoilto the rubbergasketonthe filter.

9. Carefullyinstallthe newfilter.

10. Refillthe enginewiththe recommendedoil andcheckthe oil

level;referto CheckingandAddingOilin theAssemblySection.

Reinstallthe oilfiller cap/dipsticksecurely.

Reconnectsparkplugwire.

11.

12.

Air Filter and Pre=Cleaner

1. Removethe air filtercover.SeeFigure24.

Figure24

Air Filter

Pre=Cleaner

Air

Spark Plug

DONOTcheckfor a sparkwiththe sparkplugremoved.DONOT

crankthe enginewiththe sparkplugremoved.

Ifthe enginehas beenrunning,the mufflerwill beveryhot. Becardul

notto touchthe muffler.

The sparkplugshouldbecheckedevery25hoursandchangedonce

a seasonor every100hours.Toensureproperengineoperation,the

sparkplugmustalsobe properlygappedandfreeof deposits.

1. Removethe sparkplugboot andusea sparkplugwrenchto

removethe plug,Figure25.

Spark

Pluc

2. Removethe air filterand pre-cleaner.

3. Removethe pre-cleanerfromthe air filter.

4. Replaceor washthe pre-cleanerinwarmwaterwithdetergent.

Rinsethoroughlyandallowthe pre-cleanerto air dry.

5. Closethe airfiltercover.

Air Cleaner

1. Removethe air filtercover.SeeFigure24.

2. Removethe air filterand pre-cleaner.

3. Servicethe pre-cleaneras instructedabove.

4. Installthe newor servicedpre-cleaneroverthe newair cleaner

andinstall.

5. Closethe airfiltercover.

Figure25

2. Visuallyinspectthe sparkplug. Discardthe sparkplugif thereis

any apparentwear,or if the insulatoris crackedor chipped.Clean

the sparkplugwitha wire brushif it is to be reused.

3. Measurethe pluggapwitha feelergauge.Correctas necessary To Drain the Fuel:

by bendingthe side electrode,Figure26. Thegapshouldbe set 1. Locatethe fuel filter,whichis routedonthe right sideof the

to .02-.03inches(0.60-0.80ram). enginebetweenthe fueltankandthe engine.SeeFigure27.

Electrode

.030 in.

(0.76 ram)

Clamps_

Figure26

4. Checkthatthe sparkplugwasheris ingoodconditionandthread

the sparkplugin by handto preventcross-threading.

5. Afterthesparkplugis seated,tightenwitha sparkplugwrenchto

compressthe washer.

NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2-turnafterthe spark

plugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallinga usedsparkplug,

tighten1/8-to 1/4-turnafterthe sparkplugseatsto compressthewasher.

The sparkplugmustbetightenedsecurely.A loosesparkplugcan

becomevery hotandcan damagethe engine.

Fuel Filter

Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremelyflammableandexplosive.Fire

or explosioncan causesevereburnsor death.

• Keepgasolineawayfromsparks,openflames,pilotlights,heat,

andotherignitionsources.

• Checkfuellines,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracks

orleaks.Replaceif necessary.Seea Searsorother qualified

servicedealerto replacefuel line.

• Beforereplacingthe fuel filter,drainthe fueltankor closethe fuel

shut-offvalve.

•Replacementpartsmustbethe sameandinstalledinthe same

positionas the originalparts.

• If fuelspills,waituntil it evaporatesbeforestartingengine.

Figure27

2. Pinchthe in-lineclamponthe fuel filterwitha pairof pliers.

3. Slidethe clampup thefuel line.

4. Pullthe fuel linefreefromthe filterandplacethe openendof the

lineintoanapprovedcontainerto drainthe fuel.

To Replacethe Fuel Filter:

1. Beforereplacingthefuelfilter,drainthefueltankorclosethefuelshut-

offvalve.Otherwise,fuelcanleakoutandcauseafireorexplosion.

2. Usepliersto squeezetabson the clamps,thenslidethe clamps

awayfromthe fuelfilter.Twistandpull the fuel linesoffof thefuel

filter.Referto Figure26.

3. Checkthe fuel linesforcracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

4. Replacethefuel filterwithanoriginalequipmentreplacementfilter.

5. Securethe fuellineswiththe clamps.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION

The zeroturn ridingmoweris equippedwithdualintegratedhydrostatic

pumps/transaxlesthatare sealedandare maintenance-free.Fluid

levelscannotbecheckedandfluidcannotbeaddedorchanged.

TIRE MAINTENANCE

Checkthe tire airpressureafterevery50 hoursof operationorweekly.

Keepthetires inflatedto the recommendedpressures.Improperinfla-

tion will shortenthe tireservicelife.Seethe tire sidewallfor proper

inflationpressures.Observethe followingguidelines:

• Donot inflatea tire abovethe maximumpressureshownon the

sidewallof the tire.

•Donot reinflatea tire thathas beenrunflator seriouslyunder

inflated.Haveaqualifiedtire mechanicinspectandservicethe

tire.

LUBRiCATiON

Usinga pressurelubricatinggun, lubricatethe frontcastorwheel

axlesandthe frontpivotaxlewith No.2 multipurposelithium

greaseafterevery10hoursof service.

Periodicallylubricateall otherpivotpointswitha qualitylubricat-

ingoil.

GENERAL BATTERY iNFORMATiON

Shouldbatteryacidaccidentallysplatterinto theeyesor ontothe

skin, rinsethe affectedareaimmediatelywithcleancold water.If

thereis any furtherdiscomfort,seekpromptmedicalattention.If acid

spillsonclothing,first diluteit withcleanwater,then neutralizewitha

solutionof ammonia/wateror bakingsoda/water.

NEVERconnect(ordisconnect)batterychargerclipstothebatterywhile

thechargeris turnedon,asitcancausesparks.Keepallsourcesofignition

(cigarettes,matches,lighters)awayfromthebattery.Thegasgenerated

duringchargingcanbecombustible.Asafurtherprecaution,onlycharge

thebatteryina wellventilatedarea.Alwaysshieldeyesandprotectskin

_andcothngwhenworkngnearbatteres.

Batteriescontainsulfuricacidandmayemitexplosivegases.Useextreme

cautionwhenhandlingbatteries.Keepbatteriesoutofthereachofchildren.

Battery Maintenance

The batteryis filled withbatteryacid andthensealedat the factory.

However,evena "maintenancefree" batteryrequiressomemainte-

nanceto ensureits properlife cycle.

Spraytheterminalsandexposedwire witha batteryterminalsealer,

orcoatthe terminalswith a thincoatof greaseorpetroleumjelly,to

protectagainstcorrosion.

Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalscleanandfreeof

corrosion.

Avoidtipping.Evena sealedbatterywill leak electrolytewhentipped.

BATTERY REMOVAL

leadcompounds.Washhandsafterhandling.

The batteryis locatedonthe right/rearof the ridingmowerbeneaththe

seatbox frame.To removethe battery:

1. Removethe twohextappingscrewsfromthebatteryhold-down

bracketand removethe bracket.Usecareto avoidlosingthe trim

stripfromthe bottomof thebracket.SeeFigure28.

Battery Hold Down Bracket

Hex Tap Screw

Figure28

2. Removethe hexcap screwandseresnut securingthe black

negativebatteryleadto the negativebatterypost(markedMEG).

Movethecable awayfromthe negativebatterypost.

3. Removethe hexcap screwandseresnut securingthe redposi-

tive batteryleadto the positivebatterypost(markedPOS).

4. Carefullylift the batteryout of the ridingmower.

5. Installthe batteryby repeatingthe abovestepsinthe reverse

order.

Alwaysconnectthe positiveleadto the batterybeforeconnectingthe

negativelead.Thiswill preventsparkingor possibleinjuryfroman

electricalshortcausedbycontactingthe ridingmowerbodywithtoolsI

I bengusedto connectthe cab es. j

Charging the Battery

1, Testand,if necessary,rechargethebatteryafterthe riding

mowerhasbeenstoredfor a periodof time.

2. A voltmeterorloadtestershouldread12.6volts(DC)or higher

acrossthebatteryterminals,SeeFigure29,

Voltmeter Stateof Charging

Reading Charge Time

12.7 100% Full Charge

12.4 75% 90 Min.

12.2 50% 180 Min.

12.0 25% 280 Min.

Figure29

3. Chargethe batterywitha 12-voltbatterychargerat a MAXIMUM

rateof 10amps.

SERViCiNG ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A fuseisinstalledto protectthe ridingmower'selectricalsystemfrom

damagecausedby excessiveamperage,Alwaysusethe samecapac-

ityfusefor replacement.Ifthe electricalsystemdoes notfunction,

checkfor a blownfuse.

If youhavea recurringproblemwithblownfuses,call 1-800-659-5917

to schedule electricalsystemservicefromSearsParts& Repair.

RELAYS AND SWITCHES

Thereareseveralsafetyswitchesinthe electricalsystem.Ifa function

of the safetyinterlocksystemdescribedearlieris not functioningprop-

erly,havethe electricalsystemcheckedby your SearsServiceCenter

orto scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

USING THE DECK WASH SYSTEM

Whenusingthe deckwashsystem,neverengagethe deckfromany

positionotherthanthe operator'sseatof the ridingmower.Do not

usean assistantorengagedeckin the presenceof any bystanders.

Pullbackthe lock collarof the nozzleadapterandpushthe

adapterontothedeckwashnozzleat the leftendof the mower

deck. Releasethe lockcollarto lockthe adapteron the nozzle.

Referto Figure30.

Deck Wash

Nozzle

Figure30

4. Turnonthe watersupply.

5. Fromthe ridingmoweroperator'sseat,startthe engineand

engagethe PTO.Allowto runas needed.Disengagethe PTO

and stopthe engine.

6. Turnoffthe watersupply.

7. Pullbackthe lockcollarof the nozzleadapterto disconnectthe

adapterfromthe nozzle.

CLEANING THE SPINDLE PULLEYS

Oncea monthremovethe beltcoversto removeany accumulationof

grassclippingsfromaroundthe spindlepulleysandV-belt.Cleanmore

oftenwhenmowingtall,dry grass.

Attachthe nozzleadapterto a standardgardenhoseconnected

to a watersupply.

Movethe ridingmowerto an areawithinreachof the hosewhere

the dispersalof wetgrassclippingsis notobjectionableto you.

Disengagethe PTO,engagethe parkingbrake,andstopthe

engine.

USING THE TRANSMiSSiON BYPASS RODS

Iffor any reasonthe ridingmowerwillnot driveor youwishto movethe

ridingmower,the twohydrostatictransmissionsareequippedwitha

bypassrodthatwill allowyou to manuallymovethe ridingmowershort

distances.

Do nottowthe ridingmower,evenwiththe bypassrodengaged.

Serioustransmissiondamagewill resultfromdoingso.

1. Fromjustin frontof thetwo reartires,locatethe transmission

bypassrods.Referto Figure31.

RH Transmission

Bypass Rod

PullOut Bypass

RodThenLower

into Slot

Keyhole Slot

forwardor rearwardwithinthe rangeof the slotin eachcontrollever

mountingbracket.

Toadjustthedrive controlleverheight,proceedas follows:

1. Removethe flangelocknut,flatwasher,andhexscrewsecuring

the leverto the pivotbracket.

2. Whilesupportingthecontrolleverto keepitfromfalling,remove

the hex insertflangelocknut andshoulderscrewfromthe bottom

of the controlleverandpivotbracket.Referto Figure32.

Fiat Washer

Pivot Bracket

Flange

Nut

Figure31

2. Pullonerodtowardthe frontof the ridingmoweruntilthe flange

onthe rod isforwardof the keyholeslotintheframeassembly.

3. Lowerthe bypassrodintothe keyholeslotandreleaseso the rod

flangeis againstthe frontof the framebracket.

4. Repeattheaboveproceduretoengagethe otherbypassrodon

theother sideof the ridingmower.

5. Aftermovingthe ridingmower,disengageboth bypassrods.Lift

the rodandguidethe flangeof the rod backthroughthe larger

circularopeningof the keyhole,then releasethe rod.

NOTE:Theridingmowerwillnotdrivewiththebypassrodsintheengage

position.

ADJUSTMENTS

Shutthe engineoff, removethe ignitionkeyand engagethe parking

brakebeforemakingadjustments.Protectyour handsbyusing heavy

[g oveswhenhand ngthe bades.

Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers

The RHand LHdrivecontrolleverscanbe adjustedup ordownand

fore-and-aftfor the comfortof the operator.The drivecontrollevers

can beplacedineitherof two heightpositions,and/orcan be moved

3. Repositionthe controlleverto alignwith theother setof holesin

the pivotbracketandinsertthe shoulderscrewremovedearlier.

Fastenwiththe hexinsertflangelock nutandtightenuntilsnug.

4. Insertthe hex screwwithwasherthroughthe controlleverslot

andthe pivotbracket.Threadtheflange locknutontothe screw,

but do nottightennow.

5. Ifyou aregoingto adjustthecontrolleversforwardor rearward,

proceedtothe nextstep.Ifnot,fullytightenthe flangelocknut.

Toadjustthedrivecontrolleversforwardor rearward,proceedasfollows:

1. Ifnot alreadyloose,loosenthe flangelocknut androtatethe

controllevereitherforwardor rearwardto thedesiredposition.

See Figure31.

NOTE:Ifthecontrolleveristootightto move,slightlyloosenthehexinsert

flangelocknutandshoulderscrewatthebottomof thecontrollever.

2. Tightenthe flangelocknut to fixthe controlleverintheadjusted

position

3. Repeatthe aboveprocedureto adjustthe othercontrolleverinto

the sameposition.Adjustso thatbothleversare evenwitheach

otherwhen inthe neutralposition.

Leveling the Mower Deck

Whencorrectlyadjustedthe mowerdeck shouldbelevel sideto side,

andthe frontof the deckshouldbeapproximately1/4inchlowerthan

the rearof deck.

NOTE:Checkthe ridingmower'stire pressurebeforeperformingany

decklevelingadjustments.Seethetire side wallfor properinflation

pressures.

Side to Side Leveling

If thecuttingdeckappearsto bemowingunevenly,a sideto side

adjustmentcan be performed.Adjustif necessaryas follows:

1. Withthe ridingmowerparkedon a firm,levelsurface,placethe

decklift handleinthe top notch(highestposition)androtateboth

bladessothattheyare perpendicularto the ridingmowerframe.

2. Lowerthe deckto the middleheightposition.

3. Measurethe distancefromthe outsideleftbladetip to the ground

andthe distancefromthe outsiderightbladetip tothe ground.

Themeasurementsshouldbeequal.If they'renot,proceedto the

nextstep.

4. Comparingthetwo measurements,determinewhetherthe right

sideof the deckmust beraisedorlowered.

.Loosen,butdo not remove,the hexscrewonthe leftdeckhanger

bracket.Referto Figure33.

Figure33

6. Levelthe deckby usinga wrenchto turnthe adjustmentgear

(foundimmediatelybehindthe hex screwjustloosened)clock-

wiseto lowertheleft sideof the deck,or counterclockwiseto

raisethe leftside of the deck.SeeFigure32.

7. Thedeckis properlyleveledwhenbothbladetip measurements

takenearlierareequal.

8. Retightenthe hex capscrewonthe rightdeckhangerbracket

whenproperadjustmentis achieved.

Front to Back Leveling

1. The frontof thedeck shouldbeapproximately1/4"lowerthan the

rearof the deck.Adjustif necessaryas follows:

2. Withthe deckraisedoffof the ground,rotatetheouterbladesso

thattheyareparallelto the frameof the ridingmower.

3. Ifthe sideto sidelevelingwasdonecorrectly,measuringjustthe

rightbladeshouldbeacceptableto attainthe correctbackto front

pitchof the deck.

4. Measurethedistancefromthe fronttip of the bladeto the

groundandthe distancefromthe reartip to the ground.Thefront

distanceshouldbe approximately1/4"lessthanthe rear.If itis

not,proceedto the nextstep.

5. Ifthe frontof thedeckwastoo low,turn the flangelocknuts

clockwiseagainstthe hangerbracketto shortenthe fronthanger

rodand raisethe frontof the deck. Referto Figure34.

Bracket

Front Hanger Rod

Figure34

Ifthe frontof thedeckwastoo high,turn theflangelock nuts

counterclockwiseto lengthenthe fronthangerrodandlowerthe

frontof the deck.

NOTE:Thedeckfronthangerrodshouldbeat the frontof the slots

of the frontdeckbracket.Ifoneside of the rodisnot at the frontof its

slot,turnthe innerflange locknuton thatside untilrodjusttouchesthe

frontof the slot.Then re-measureand re-adjustthefronthangerrodas

necessary.

Adjusting the Gauge Wheels

Keephandsandfeetawayfromthedischargeopeningofthecuttingdeck.

NOTE:The deckgaugewheelsareananti-scalpfeatureof the deck

andare not designedto supportthe weightof the cuttingdeck.

The mowerdeckcuttingheightcan besetinanyof six heightsettings

usingthe ridingmower'sdecklift handle.Thedeckheightsrangefrom

1-1/2"to 4".The deckgaugewheelpositionshouldbe approximately

1/4"to 1/2"abovethegroundwhenthe deckisset inthe desiredheight

setting.

Usingthe lift handle,setthe deckinthe desiredheightsetting,then

checkthegaugewheeldistancefromthegroundbelow.Ifnecessary

adjustas follows:

1. Visuallycheckthe distancebetweenthe frontgaugewheeland

theground.If thegaugewheelisnearortouchingthe ground,it

shouldberaised. Ifmorethan 1/2"abovethe ground,itshouldbe

lowered.

.Removethe flangelocknut securingthefrontgaugewheel

shoulderboltto thedeck. Removethe gaugewheelandshoulder

bolt.Referto Figure35.

ulder Screw

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Gaug

Bracket

index Holes Lock Nut

Figure35

3. Insertthe shoulderbolt intothe oneof fourindexholesin the front

gaugewheelbracketthatwill givethe gaugewheela 1/4"to 1/2"

clearancewiththe groundandsecurewiththe flangelocknut.

4. Notethe indexholeof the justadjustedwheel,andadjustthe rear

gaugewheelintothe respectiveindexholesof the othergauge

wheelbracketonthe deck.

DECK REMOVAL

1. Removethe mowerdeckfromthe ridingmoweras follows:

2. Movethe ridingmowerto a levelsurface,disengagethe PTO,

stopthe engine,andsetthe parkingbrake.

3. Movethedeckgaugewheelsor rollersto their highestsetting

(lowestdecksetting).

4. Removethe 'V' beltfromthe PTOpulley,locatedonthe bottomof

the engine,usingoneof the followingtwomethods..

Themufflerattherearoftheridingmowermaybeextremelyhot,andcould

causeseriousburns.Useextremecautionwhennearthemuffler.Allowthe I

I muffertofu y coo beforeremovngthebetfromthePTOpu ey. j

.ReleasingBeltTensionwiththe Idler Pulley

a. Usingthedeck lifthandle,raisethedeckto the positionthat

providesthe mosthorizontalrunof the belt betweenthe deck

idlerpulleysandthe PTOpulleyonthe bottomof theengine.

b. Workingfromthe middleof the ridingmower,pivotthe idler

bracketand movableidlerpulleyrearwardawayfromthe

backsideof the 'V" beltjustfar enoughto liftthe belt upand

overthe idlerpulley.SeeFigure36.

Pull'idler Puiley ""

Rearward Movable idler

V-Beit

Figure36

c. Frombeneaththe rearof the ridingmower,slidethe beltoff

of the PTOpulleyonthe bottomof the engine.

Rollingthe Beltoff the PTOPulley

a. Usingthedeck lifthandle,raisethedeckto the positionthat

providesthe mosthorizontalrunof the belt betweenthe deck

idlerpulleysandthe PTOpulleyonthe bottomof theengine.

b. Sittingbehindthe ridingmowerfacingforward,reach

beneaththe ridingmowerto graspthe beltat the frontof the

PTOpulley.

Usecautionto avoidpinchingyourfingerswhenrollingthe beltoff the

PTOpulley.

c. Pulltheleftsideofthebeltrearwardanddownwardwhile

manuallyturningthePTOpulleytotherightuntilthebelt

ridesoutontotheedgeofthelowersheaveofthepulley.

NOTE:Ifpullingtherightsideofthebelt,turnthepulleytotheleft.

d. Whilestillholdingthebeltdownward,continueturningthe

PTOpulleyuntilthebeltisrolledoffthepulley.Referto

Figure37.

PTO Belt

Transmission

Tube

Figure37

Lowerthe deckto the groundusingthe decklift handle.

Locatethe LHand RHdeck supportpinsoneach sideof the

deck.Pullthe decksupportpinsoutwardandlockin the disen-

gagedpositionto releasethe deckfromthe ridingmower'sLH

andRH decklift arms.Referto Figure38.

--- Rear Deck Deck Lift Arm

Hanger Bracket

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Deck \\

Support \\ RearHanger

Pin Bracket Slot

Figure38

7. Raisethe decklift armsout of the rearhangerbracketslotsby

raisingthedecklift handleon the ridingmowerto its highest

position.Referto Figure36.

8. Slidethe deckforwardsothatthe deckfronthangerrodcan be

liftedout of the twoslotsof the frontdeck bracket.Afterliftingthe

fronthangerrodout of the slots,slidethedeck rearwardsothat

the rodcan no longerengagethe slots.

9. Usingcareto preventthe fronthangerrodfromfallingbackinto

the deckbracketslots,carefullyslidethe cuttingdeck(fromthe

rightside)out fromunderneaththe ridingmower.

DECK INSTALLATION

To installthe mowerdeck, proceedas follows:

1. Whileholdingthe deckfronthangerrodupward,carefullyslide

the deckunderneaththe rightside of the ridingmower.

2. Whilestill holdingthefronthangerrod,slidethe deckforwarduntil

the fronthangerrodcan beloweredinto the slotsof the frontdeck

bracket.

3. Lowerthefronthangerrodintothe slotsof the frontdeckbracket,

then slidethe deckrearward.

4. Maneuverthe deckso thatthe slotsinthe two reardeckhanger

bracketsapproximatelyalignwiththe deckliftarmsof the riding

mower.Referto Figure38.

5. Usethe ridingmowerdecklift handleto lowerthe deckliftarms

intothe slotsof the reardeckhangerbrackets.

6. Pullthe decksupportpins outwardand maneuverthe deckas

necessaryto alignthe holesin the deckliftarmswiththe pins.

Referto Figure38.

7. Whenaligned,pusheachpinfullyinwardthroughthe liftarmsto

securethe armsinthe rearhangerbracketslots.

8. Makecertainthe'V' beltis inthespindlepulleysonthe deck;then

routethebelt rearwardbeneaththeridingmowerframe,abovethe

transmissiontube(s),to the PTOpulleyonthe bottomof theengine.

9. Installthe 'V' beltonto the PTOpulleyusingoneof the following

two methods.

The mufflerat the rearof the ridingmowermaybe extremelyhot,

andcouldcauseseriousburns.Useextremecautionwhennearthe

_muffer. A ow the mufferto fu y coo before nsta ngthe bet.

10. Usingthe IdlerPulleyto Tensionthe Belt.

a. Usingthedecklift handle,raisethe deckto the positionthat

providesthe mosthorizontalrunof the belt betweenthe deck

idlerpulleysandthe PTOpulleyonthe bottomof theengine.

b. Installthe belt inthe PTOpulleyonthe bottomof theengine.

c. Routethebacksideof the belt aroundthefixedidlerpulleyof

the deck. Referto Figure36.

d. Workingfromthe middleof the ridingmower,pivotthe idler

bracket/movablepulleyrearwardagainstthe springtension

and slidethe backsidedthe beltontothe movableidler

pulley.Referto Figure36.

11. Rollingthe Beltinto the PTOPulley.

a. Usingthedecklift handle,raisethe deckto the positionthat

providesthe mosthorizontalrunof the belt betweenthe deck

idlerpulleysandthe PTOpulleyonthe bottomof theengine.

b. Makecertainthebeltisinthespindlepulleysofthedeck,

andthatthebacksideofthebeltisagainstboththefixedand

movableidlerpulleys.RefertoFigure34.

c. Sittingbehindtheridingmower,facingforward,makecertain

thebeltisnottwisted;thenreachbeneaththeridingmower

tograspthebeltandpullittowardthePTOpulley.

Usecautiontoavoidpinchingyourfingerswhenrollingthebeltoffthe

PTOpulley.

d. Pulltherightsideofthebeltrearwardandplacethenarrow

VsideofthebeltintothePTOpulley.SeeFigure36.

e. Whileholdingthebeltandpulleytogether,rotatethepulley

totheleft(SeeFigure35).Continueholdingandrotatingthe

pulleyandbeltuntilthebeltisfullyrolledintothePTOpulley.

REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT

1. Removethe deckfrombeneaththe ridingmower,(referto Deck

Removalon page30).

2. Removethehexwasherscrewssecuringthebeltcoverstothedeck

andremovethebeltfromthespindlepulleys.Referto Figure39.

Belt Cover_

Screw

Figure39

Installthe newbeltaroundthe spindlepulleysas shownin Figure

39and reinstallthe belt covers.

Routethe belt rearwardbetweenthe twoidlerpulleysandreinstall

thedeckfollowingthe instructionsin DeckInstallation.

Mower Blade Care

Beforeperforminganymaintenance,placethe PTOswitchin the"OFF"

position,engagetheparkingbrakelever,turntheignitionkeyto the

"OFF"positionandremovethe keyfromtheswitch.Protectyourhands

byusingheavygloveswhenhandlingthe blades.Whenservicingthe

mowerdeck,becarefulnotto cutyourselfonthe sharpenedblades.

The cuttingbladesmustbekeptsharpat all times.Sharpenthe cutting

edgesof the bladesevenlyso thatthe bladesremainbalancedandthe

sameangleof sharpnessis maintained.

Ifthe cuttingedgeof a bladehas alreadybeensharpenedmany

times,or if anymetalseparationis present,it is recommendedthat

new bladesbe installed.Newbladesareavailableat yourauthorized

dealer.

The

bladesmaybe removedas follows.

Removethe deckfrombeneaththe ridingmower,(referto Deck

Removalon page30) thengentlyflip the deckoverto exposeits

underside.

Usea 15/16"wrenchto holdthe hexnut ontop of the spindle

assemblywhenlooseningthe hex nutsecuringthe blade.A block

of wood maybe placedbetweenthe deckhousingandthecutting

edgeof the bladeto helpinbreakingloosethe hex nutsecuring

the blade.SeeFigure40.

Spindle Assembly

Figure40

3. When reinstallingthe blades,besuretheyare installedso thatthe

wind wingsarepointingupwardtowardthe top of deck.

4. Tightenthe bladenutsto 70-90ft. Ibs.

5. Reinstallthe deck(referto DeckInstallationonpage31).

TRANSMiSSiON DRIVE BELT

Severalcomponentsmust beremovedandspecialtoolsusedin

orderto changethe ridingmower'stransmissiondrivebelt.Seeyour

SearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

RIDING MOWER CREEPING

Creepingis the slightforwardor backwardmovementof the riding

mowerwhentheengineis runningat highidleandthe drivecontrol

leversareopenedout inthe neutralposition.

If afteroperatingthe ridingmowerfor sometime,it beginsto creep

whilein the neutralposition,adjustthe transmissioncontrolrodsas

follows.

1. Placethefrontof the ridingmoweragainstan immovableobject

(e.g.wall,post,etc.).

2. Jackup the rearof the ridingmowersothat bothrearwheelsare

approximatelyoneinch of the ground.

3. Withtheenginerunningat highidleandthedrive control

leversopenedout inthe neutralposition,andthe parkingbrake

disengaged,checkthe rearwheelsfor rotation.

4. If onlyonewheelis rotating,locatethetransmissioncontrolrod

beneaththe frameat the frontof the reartire. Ifbothwheels

rotate,locatebothcontrolrods.SeeFigure41.

RH Transmission

Flange

Lock Nut

Transmission

Arm

Figure41

5. Removetheflangelocknut andhex screwsecuringthe transmis-

sioncontrolrodto thetransmissioncontrolarm.Wheelrotation

shouldstop.Ifit doesnot,contactyourCub CadetServiceDealer.

6. If the rotationstops,adjustthe controlrodupor downas

necessaryto alignwiththe holeinthe transmissioncontrolarm.

Re-insertthe hexnut intothe holein the controlarmandsecure

withthe hexlocknut.

7. If necessary,repeatthe previoustwostepsto adjustthe other

transmissioncontrolrod.

8. Lowerthe ridingmowerand removethejack.

RIDING MOWER HIGH SPEED TRACKING

1. Ifthe ridingmowertracksto onesidewith bothdrivecontrollevers

fullyforward,adjustthecontrolleversas follows:

2. Checkfor properandbalancedair pressurein bothfrontand rear

tires. Refilltiresif necessary.

3. Performthe firstthree stepsin the previoussub-section,Riding

mowerCreeping,to verifythatthe ridingmoweris not creeping.If

creeping,adjustfollowingthe instructionsinthatsub-section.

4. Recheckthe trackingaftermakinganyadjustmentsto the

transmissioncontrolrods.

5. Ifuneventrackingpersists,notewhichdirectionthe ridingmower

istracking.

6. Ifthe ridingmowertracksto the right,adjustthecontrolleverstop

boltonthe left side.

7. Ifthe ridingmowertracksto the left,adjustthecontrolleverstop

boltonthe rightside.

8. Locatethe applicablestopbolton the leftor rightconsole.See

Figure42.

Jam Nut

Console

Bolt

Figure42

9. Loosenthejam nut onthe stopbolt,thenturn the stopbolt

counterclockwiseto makeit longer.Recheckthe trackingandfine

tune theadjustmentas necessary.

NOTE:Ifthestopboltisadjustedtoofar,thetrackingproblemwillchange

sides.Makefinetuningadjustmentsbyshorteningthesamebolt.

10. Tightenthejam nutagainstthe consoleandrepositionthe control

leveras necessaryto makethetwo controlhandlesevenwith

eachother.

Neverstoregardenridingmowerwithfuel in tankindoorsor in poorly

ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark,

or pilot lightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,or gas

app ance. j

RIDING MOWER STORAGE

If yourridingmoweris notgoingto beoperatedfor anextendedperiod

of time(thirtydaysto approximatelysixmonths),the ridingmower

shouldbepreparedfor storage.Storethe ridingmowerin a dryand

protectedlocation.If storedoutside,coverthe ridingmower(including

the tires)to protectit from the elements.The proceduresoutlined

belowshouldbeperformedwheneverthe ridingmoweris placedin

storage.

1. Changethe engineoiland filterfollowingthe instructionsprovided

in theServiceand Maintenancesectionof thismanual..

Neverstorethe ridingmowerwithfuelin thetank indoorsor inpoorly

ventilatedenclosures,wherefuelfumesmayreachan openflame,

sparkor pilotlight as ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,etc.

.If storingthe ridingmowerfor 30daysormore:

a. Topreventgumdepositsfromforminginsidetheengine's

carburetorandcausingpossiblemalfunctionof the engine,the

fuelsystemmustbeeithercompletelyemptied,orthe gasoline

mustbetreatedwitha stabilizerto preventdeterioration.

9roblems.

b. Usingafuel stabilizer:

• Readthe productmanufacturer'sinstructionsand recom-

mendations.

Addto clean,freshgasolinethe correctamountof

stabilizerforthe capacity(approximately3 gallons)of the

fuel system.

Fillthe fuel tankwithtreatedfueland runthe enginefor

2-3minutesto get stabilizedfuel intothe carburetor.

c. Emptyingthefuel system:

Priorto puttingthe ridingmowerin storage,monitorfuel

consumptionwiththe goalof runningthefuel tankempty.

Startthe engineandallowit to runout of fuel.Thiswill

preventgum andvarnishdepositsfromforming.

3. Removethesparkplugsandpourapproximatelyoneounceof oil

intoeachcylinder.Crankthe engineoneor twoturnsto spread

the oilevenlyonthe cylinderwalls.Replacethe sparkplugs.

4. Cleantheengineand theentire ridingmowerthoroughly.

NOTE: Useof a pressurewasheror gardenhoseis not recommended

to cleanyour ridingmower.Theymaycausedamageto electrical

components,spindles,pulleys,bearingsorthe engine.The useof

waterwill resultin shortenedlife andreduceserviceability.

Sharpenthe bladesso thatthe mowerwill be readyto use when

needed.

6. Protectthe metalsurfaces.Repairscratcheswiththe appropriate

touch-upspraypaint.Brusha rustpreventiveoilonany unpainted

surfacesincludingthe pulleysandblades.(Becarefulnot to get

any oilon thedrive belts.)

7. Cleanandfullychargethe battery,thendisconnectthe negative

cableat thebatteryto preventpossibledischarge.Rechargethe

batteryperiodicallywhenin storage.

NOTE:Removethebatteryif exposedto prolongedperiodsof sub-

freezingtemperatures.Storeina cool,dry locationwheretemperatures

areabovefreezing.

8. Lubricatealllubricationpoints.

9. Jack the mowerup andstoreit onblocksto takethe weightoff of

the tires.

REMOVING THE RIDING MOWER FROM

STORAGE

1. Checkthe engineoil.

2. Fullychargethe battery,lowerridingmoweroff blocks,andinflate

the tiresto the recommendedpressure.

3. Removethe sparkplugsandwipe themoff. Usingthe starter,

crankthe engineto pumpthe excessoil out of the sparkplug

holes.Replacethe sparkplugsandthe ignitionleads.

4. Ifdrainedbeforestoring,fill the fueltankwithclean,fresh

gasoline.

5. Checkthe levelof the engineoil inthe crankcaseandthe

hydraulicreservoirtank.

6. Startthe engineandallowto idlefor a fewminutesto ensure

engineis operatingproperly.

7. Drivethe ridingmowerwithouta loadto makecertainallthe riding

mowersystemsare functioningproperly.

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall

controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo

acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe

I engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring

loperationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

Thissectionaddresses minor serviceissues.Tolocate the nearest Sears Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSears

1. PTO/BladeEngageknobengaged.

2. Parkingbrakenotengaged.

3. Sparkplugwire disconnected.

.Throttlecontrollevernot incorrect starting

position.

5. Fueltank empty,or stalefuel.

6. Blockedfuel lineorfuel filter.

7. Faultysparkplug.

8. Engineflooded.

9. Fuse(s)blown.

at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Enginefailsto start

Enginerunserratically 1. RidingmowerrunningwithChokeactivated.

1. Placeknobindisengaged(OFF)position.

2. Engageparkingbrake.

3. Connectwireto sparkplug.

2. Sparkplugwiresloose.

3. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.

4. Ventingas cap plugged.

5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.

4. PlaceThrottleleverto FASTposition.

5. Filltankwithclean,fresh(lessthan 30daysold)gas.

6. Replacefuel line.Seea Searsorotherqualified

servicedealer.Replacefuelfilter. Seethe Service

6. Dirtyair cleaner.

andMaintenancesection.

7. Clean,adjustgapor replaceplug.

8. Crankenginewiththrottlein FASTposition.

9. Replacefuse.

1. Checkthatthe electricchokeis working.Seea

Searsorotherqualifiedservicedealer.

2. Connectandtightensparkplugwires.

3. Replacefuel line.Seea Searsorotherqualified

servicedealer.Filltankwithclean,freshgasoline

andreplacefuelfilter. Seethe Serviceand Mainte-

nancesection.

4. Clearventor replacecap if damaged.

5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwithclean,freshgasoline.See

the Serviceand Maintenancesection.

6. Cleanor replaceair cleanerpaperelementor clean

foampre-cleaner.

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Engineoverheats 1. Engineoillevellow

2. Air flowrestricted

Enginehesitatesat highRPMs 1. Sparkpluggap settoo close 1.

Engineidles poorly 1. Fouledsparkplug 1.

2. Dirtyair cleaner 2.

Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladeslooseor unbalanced 1.

2. Damaged,dull,or bentcuttingblade 2.

Unevencut 1. Decknot leveledproperly. 1.

2. Dullblade. 2.

3. Uneventire pressure. 3.

Fillenginewith properamountandtype of oil.

Cleangrassclippingsanddebrisfromaroundthe

engine'scoolingfinsandblowerhousing.

Removesparkplugandadjustgap.

Replacesparkplugandadjustgap.

Cleanor replaceair cleanerelementand/orclean

pre-cbaner.

Tightenbladeandspindle.Balanceblade.

Replaceblade.

Performside-to-sidedeckadjustment.

Sharpenor replaceblade.

Checktire pressureinallfour tires.

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2 710-04482 HexFlangeBolt,3/8-16x ,875

3 710-04484 HexWasherScrew,5/16-18x ,750

4 712-04063 FlangeLockNut,5/16-18

5 732-04849 CompressionSpring,1,50x 3,90 x ,200

6 732-04563 CompressionSpring,,68x 1,065x .055

7 736-0258 FlatWasher,,385x 1,0x ,135

8 938-0296 ShoulderScrew,,437x .268x 5/16-18

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10 783-06050 SeatAdjustmentLever

11 783-06448 Clip

12 925-04040 SeatSwitch

13 757-04145 HighBackSeat

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3 710-05097 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5

4 710-3005 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25

5 712-04065 Flange Nut, 3/8-16

6 732-0626 Extension Spring, .75 x 5.06

7 710-0520 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5

8 738-04058 Shoulder Spacer, .39 x 1.0 x .7

9 738-04162A Shoulder Spacer, .884 x .19

10 756-04129B Idler Pulley, 4.25 Dia.

11 925-04847C Wire Harness

12 710-0653 Hex Screw, 1/4-20x .375

13 712-0271 Hex Nut, 1/4-20

14 925-04022B Hour Meter

15 925-04165 Neutral Switch

16 925-04174 PTO Switch

17 925-04228 Ignition Switch

18 725-04363 Interlock Switch

19 725-04439 Solenoid

20 925-2054A Key

21 925-1707D Battery

22 738-04237A Shoulder Screw, #10-32 x .500

23 726-0470 Cable Tie

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2 603-04163 LH ExhaustAssembly

603-04691-

3 0637 FrameAssembly

4 703-05441A MufflerMountBracket

5 710-0227 HexWasherScrew,#8-18x 0.500

6 710-04683 HexWasherScrew,3/8-16x 1.000

7 710-0599 HexWasherScrew,1/4-20x 0.500

8 710-1017 iABScrew,1/4-14x 0.625

9 710-3008 HexScrew,5/16-18x .75

10 710-3217 MachineScrew,#8-32x 0.375

11 712-0142 iHexNut,#8-32

12 712-0271 iSemsNut, 1/4-20

13 712-04063 iFlangeLockNut,5/16-18

14 721-0460 ExhaustGasket

15 726-0197 CableTie

16 726-0205 HoseClamp,.490

17 731-04914 ThrottleControlKnob

18 731-1999 ChokePlug

19 736-0148 LockWasher,3/8

20 746-04539 Throttle/ChokeControlCable

21 751-0616B DualNet Muffler

22 751-10349 iFuelHose,1/4

23 951-10517A iOil Drain

24 751-11053 iMufflerDeflector

25 751-3141-14 iOilDrainExtensionHose

26 756-04376 iPTOPulley

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3 735-04082C FootPad

4 703-05373B FootRest

5 736-0148 LockWasher,3/8

6 703-06451 ConsoleMountBracket

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7 0637 FuelTankSupportBracket

8 710-04484 HexWasherScrew,5/16-18x .750

9 726-0201 SpeedNut, .3125

10 710-0604A iHexWasherScrew,5/16-18x .825

11 710-0778 HexWasherScrew,1/4-20x 1.500

12 710-0895 HexWasherScrew,1/4-15x .750

13 710-3008 HexScrew,5/16-18x .75

14 912-0298 iJamNut, 1/4-20

15 712-04063 iFlangeLockNut,5/16-18

16 712-04092 iU-TypeNut, 1/4-20

17 726-3046 RatchetClip,.250

18 731-06233 RHConsole

19 731-06263B LH Console

20 710-0599 HexScrew,1/4-20x .5

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603-04324-

3 0637 LapbarLeverLH

4 947-04065 BrakeRod(42"& 50" Decks)

5 647-04099A ControlShaft

6 703-05387B LapbarPivotBracket

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7 BrakeHandle

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8 4044 FrontDeckHangerBracket

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15 710-3008 HexCapScrew,5/16-18x .75

16 710-3180 HexCapScrew,5/16-18x 1.75

17 911-0332 ClevisPin,.50x .78

18 712-04243 HexNut, 1/2-13

19 712-04063 HexFlangeinsertLockNut,5/16-18

20 712-04064 HexFlangeInsertLockNut,1/4-20

21 712-04065 HexFlangeinsertLockNut,3/8-16

22 712-0375 HexLockNut,3/8-16

23 912-3001 JamNut,3/8-24

24 914-04023 Bow-TieCotterPin

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26 716-0106

27 720-0311

28 723-04080

29 727-04141

30 731-04735

31 731-05732

32 720-0274

33 932-0334

34 732-04869A

35 736-0270

36 936-0272

37 936-0275

38 732-04420

39 738-0143

40 938-0296

41 938-0507B

42 938-0572

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Cotter Pin

E-Ring,.625 Dia.

HandleGrip

RodEnd

DamperCylinder

HandleGrip

Spacer,.62x 1.0

HandGrip

CompressionSpring

TorsionSpring

BellWasher,.265x .75x.062

FlatWasher,.51x 1.0x .06

FiatWasher,.344x.688x.065

TorsionSprg.,LH (50"&54" Decks)

ShoulderScrew,.498x .340x 3/8-16

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

ShoulderScrew,.5 x .434x 3/8-16

ShoulderScrew,.374x 1.16x 1/4-20

ShoulderScrew,.375x.38x 1/4-20

HexFlangeBearing

FlangeBearing,.626x.938x.344

DeckFrontHangerRod

DeckLiftHandleRod

LapbarControlRod

HexFlangeBearing

ControlHub

Spacer,.385x .630x .75

Spacer,.380x .625x .265

Craftsman Zero=Turn Rider B IViodel No. 247.25002

Craftsman Zero=TurnRider B Model No.247.25002

918-04317

2 918-04431B

3 918-04432B

4 634-04128

5 710-0176

6 710-0395

7 710-3119

8 712-04063

9 712-0459

10 712-3050

11 714-04040

12 936-0227

13 738-04192B

747-04217C-

14 0637

15 750-04561

D = O

WheelHub,7/16-14x 1.6

TransmissionAssembly,LH

TransmissionAssembly,RH

WheelAssembly,18x 9.5-8

iHexCapScrew,5/16-18x 2.75

iHexCapScrew,5/16-18x 2.25

iHexCapScrew,3/8-16x .75

iHexFlangeNut,5/16-18

iHexFlangeNut,7/16-20

iLugNut,7/16-14

Bow-TieCotterPin

FlatWasher,.39x 1.5

iRod,.405x 14

BypassRod

iTube,.45x .69x 10.2

16 954-04043B V-Belt

Craftsman Zero=Turn Rider B Model No. 247.25002

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Craftsman Zero=Turn Rider B Model No. 247.25002

903-04328B-

1 4044 DeckHousing

2 918-04125B SpindleAssembly

3 631-04070A DischargeChuteAssembly

683-0254B-

4 4044 DeckHangerBracket

703-05825C-

5 IdlerArm

4044

703-3279-

6 4044 StopBracket

703-3511A-

7 0637 FingerGuard

8 710-0347 HexCapScrew,3/8-16x 1.75

9 710-0528 HexCapScrew,5/16-18x 1.25

10 710-0599 HexWasherHeadScrew,1/4-20x .5

11 710-04484 HexWasherHeadScrew,5/16-18x .750

783-04415-

12 RHSkirt

4044

13 710-3005 HexCapScrew,3/8-16x 1.25

14 710-04095 HexScrew,3/8-16x 1.00

15 710-3178 CarriageScrew,3/8-16x .75

16 712-04065 HexinsertFlangeLockNut,3/8-16

17 712-0417A HexFlangeNut,5/8-18

18 710-3144 HexCapScrew,3/8-16x 2.00

19 912-0641 HexNut, M16-1.5

20 914-0470 CotterPin,1/8x 1.25

21 917-04074 DeckAdjustmentGear

22 921-04041 WaterNozzleAdapter

23 732-04652 CompressionSpring,.535x 1.751

24 732-04609 ExtensionSpring,.94x 6.74

25 734-04155 DeckBallWheel,5.0

26 936-0119 LockWasher,5/16

736-0407

i28 736-0225

i29 736-3072

i30 737-04003D

i31 738-04162A

i32 938-3056

i33 942-04053C

i34 747-1116

i35 954-04044A

i36 756-04129B

i37 783-04399-

4044

783-04400-

,i38 4044

783-04414A-

i39 4044

i40 736-0315

i41 738-1010A

i42 941-0919A

43 748-0160A

44 750-1000

45 750-1349A

46 756-04216

47 783-06368A

48 710-04379A

49 917-04552

50 936-0171

51 736-0277

52 711-04565

53 732-04372

54 783-05030

BellWasher,.45x 1.0x .062

InternalToothLockWasher,5/8

FiatWasher,.38x.93x .110

DeckWashNozzle

ShoulderSpacer,.884x .190

ShoulderScrew,.5 x 2.5 x 3/8-16

Blade,2 in 1, 17.9

DeckHangerRod

V-BeltTypeA Secx 134

IdlerPulley,4.25 Dia

BeltCover,LH

BeltCover,RH

CenterSkirt

FiatWasher,.76x 1.50x .12

SpindleShaft,5.75

BallBearing

Spacer,.79x 1.25x .175

Spacer,.80x 1.10x 1.32

Spacer,.79x 1.82x .55

V-TypePulley,5.39

Bracket,Belt Guard

Screw,7/16-20x 3.50

ElectricPTOClutch

LockWasher,7/16

FiatWasher,1.031x 1.620x .095

HingePin

TorsionSpring

ChuteBracket

Craftsman Zero=Turn Rider- IViodel No. 247.25002

il 603-04385A-

4044

i2 i603-04370-

4044

634-04321A-

30961

4 710-04186

5 710-0514

i6 911-04228

7 912-3058 HexLockNut, 1/2-13

FrontPivotAxle

CastorWheelBracket

WheelAssembly,11x 4 x 5

HexLockScrew,1/2-13x 1.25

HexCapScrew,3/8-16x 1.0

Axle Shaft

3 j

731-05500

936-0169

936-0227

736-0250

937-3000

710-04652

750-04775A

750-04792

D = _

FlangeBearing,1.0x 1.246

LockWasher,3/8

FlatWasher,.39x 1.5x .134

FiatWasher,1.0x 1.75x .107

LubeFitting,3/16

iBolt,1/2-20x 7.25

Spacer,51x .75x 5.825

Hub,.76x 1.23x .92

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793564 rlinderAssembly 699721 Kit-IdleSpeed

2 797673 Bushing/SealKit(MagnetoSide) i104 694918 Pin-FloatHinge

3 391086s Seal-Oil(MagnetoSide) 105 797410 Valve-FloatNeedle

4 796307 Sump-Engine 108 699723 Valve-Choke

5 799088 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder1) 117 792296 Jet-Main(Standard)(LeftJet)

5A 799089 Head-Cylinder(Cylinder2) 117A1842627 Jet-Main(Standard)(RightJet)

7 693997 Gasket-CylinderHead 118 699457 Jet-Main(High Altitude)(LeftJet)

8 792185 BreatherAssembly i118A 699733 Jet-Main(High Altitude)(RightJet)

9 690937 Gasket-Breather 121 797890 Kit-CarburetorOverhaul

10 691108 Screw(BreatherAssembly) i125 796227 Carburetor

11 792184 Tube-Breather 130 690993 Valve-Throttle

12 697227 Gasket-Crankcase i131 499805 Kit-ThrottleShaft

13 793988 Screw(CylinderHead) 133 699724 Float-Carburetor

15 794903 Plug-OilDrain 135 699729 Tube-FueITransfer

16 796237 Crankshaft 137 690994 Gasket-FloatBowl

20 795387 Seal-Oil(PTOSide) 141 i796228 Kit-ChokeShaft

22 694966 Screw(CrankcaseOover/Sump) 142 699726 Nozzle-Carburetor

23 799090 Flywheel i146 690979 Key-Timing

24 222698s Key-Flywheel(Aluminum) 150 690995 Gasket-Nozzle

25 793560 PistonAssembly(Standard) 163 691001 Gasket-AirCleaner

-- 793563 PistonAssembly(020"Oversize) 186 795985 Hose-Connector(IntakeManifold)

26 792026 RingSet (Standard) 186A 799158 Hose-Connector(EVAPSystem)

-- 792073 RingSet (.020"Oversize) 186B1845141 Hose-Connector

27 690975 Lock-PistonPin 187 791766 Line-Fuel(Cutto RequiredLength)

28 696581 Pin-Piston 188 691108 Screw(ControlBracket)

29 796209 Rod-Connecting 192 690083 Adjuster-RockerArm

32 690976 Screw(ConnectingRod) 197 697820 Screw(BackPlate)

33 793557 Valve-Exhaust 209 1798921 Spring-Governor(Orange)

34 793556 Valve-Intake 211 691019 Spring-GovernedIdle(l/0 Color)

35 694865 Spring-Valve(Intake) 212 695238 Link-Throttle

36 694865 Spring-Valve(Exhaust) 216 796229 Link-Choke

42 499586 Keeper-Valve 217 799112 Spring-ChokeReturn

45 690977 Tappet-Valve 219 793338 Gear-Governor

46 792555 Camshaft 220 799772 Washer(GovernorGear)

48 N/A ShortBlock(NotAvailableAt This Printing) 221 i841026 Cup-Governor

50 695241 Manifold-Intake 222 798915 Bracket-Control

51 795123 Gasket-Intake 227 798856 Lever-GovernorControl

51A 690950 Gasket-Intake 231 690718 Screw(ChokeValve)

53 690951 Stud(Carburetor) 239 792028 Switch-OilPressure

54 699816 Screw(IntakeManifold) 240 695666 Filter-Fuel

73 494439 Screen-Rotating 250 690957 Retainer-Breather

74 698425 Screw(RotatingScreen) 252 794389 Collector-Oil

75 691056 Washer(Flywheel) 265 691024 Clamp-Casing

95 690718 Screw(ThrottleValve) 267 792629 Screw(CasingClamp)

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695410 Washer-Sealing 697891 SeaI-ORing(IntakeManifold)(Red)

i278 792651 Washer(GovernorControlLever) 633 699813 Seal-Choke/ThrottleShaft(ChokeShaft)

i287 691108 Screw(DipstickTube) 635 66538s Boot-SparkPlug

i304 799955 Housing-Blower 654 690958 Nut(Carburetor)

i305 691005 Screw(BIowerHousing)(1/4-20x.68) 668 691215 Spacer(RotatingScreen)

i305A 698336 Screw(BlowerHousing) 668A 691500 Spacer(RotatingScreen)

i305B 790690 Screw(BlowerHousing)(BlowerHousingto 672 690234 Gasket-CarburetorPlate

IntakeElbow) 691 790574 Seal-GovernorShaft

306 798855 Shield-Cylinder(Cylinder2) 697 791680 Screw(DriveCap)

306A 796852 Shield-Cylinder(Cylinder1) 703 691010 Clip

307 691003 Screw(CylinderShield)(10-24x.43) 718 690959 Pin-Locating

307A 691108 Screw(CylinderShield)(1/4-20x.66) 729 797454 Clip-Wire

309 590476 Motor-Starter 741 690980 Gear-Timing

332 691059 Nut(Flywheel) 742 690328 Retainer-ERing

333 799651 Armature-Magneto 750 796208 Screw(Oil PumpCover)

334 691061 Screw(MagnetoArmature) 789 698330 Harness-Wiring

337 793541 Plug-Spark 798 697890 Screw(RockerArm)

358 694012 GasketSet-Engine 842 691031 SeaI-ORing(Dipstick)

385 797409 Screw(Fuel Pump) 847 499602 Dipstick/TubeAssembly

387 808656 Pump-Fuel 850 100106 Sealant-Liquid

404 690442 Washer(GovernorCrank) 851 493880s Terminal-SparkPlug

415 794903 Plug 865A 792286 Cover-AirGuide(Valley)

415A 794903 Plug(IntakeManifold) 868 690968 Seal-Valve

418 795912 Plate-Carburetor 877 790544 Wire/Connector-Alternator

431 798860 Elbow-Intake 883 690970 Gasket-Exhaust

445 792105 Filter-AirCleanerCartridge 914 691127 Screw(RockerCover)

447 691003 Screw(AirGuideCover) 918 797408 Hose-Vacuum(RockerCover)

462 691261 Washer(StarterCable) 918A 799160 Hose-Vacuum(EVAPSystem)

467 790697 Knob-AirCleaner 929 695239 Screw(ChokeControlBracket)

474 696457 Alternator 943 796222 SeaI-ORing(Oil PumpCover)

501 794360 Regulator 947 798779 Solenoid-Fuel

505 691029 Nut(GovernorControlLever) 949 798767 Guard-DebrisScreen

523 691036 Dipstick 964 799159 Cap-Connector

524 691032 SeaI-DipstickTube 965 796221 Cover-OilPump

525 691037 Tube-Dipstick 967 792303 Filter-PreCleaner

526 691129 Screw(Regulator) 968 795120 Cover-AirCleaner

552 796638 Bushing-GovernorCrank 975 798778 Bowl-Fuel

552A 690553 Bushing-GovernorCrank 987 691000 SeaI-ThrottleShaft

562 690311 Screw(GovernorControlLever) 1005 791236 Fan-Flywheel

563 799359 Screw(DebrisScreenGuard)(#8-18x.875) 1012 797926 Retainer-Link

573 790444 Plate-Back 1013 690954 Nipple-OilFilter

601 691038 Hose-Clamp(Black) 1017 796214 Screen-OilPump

615 698290 Retainer-GovernorShaft 1022 690971 Gasket-RockerCover

616 691045 Crank-Governor 1023 793146 Cover-Rocker(Cylinder#1)

Briggs & Stratton Engine IViodel 445677=0955=G5 For Zero=Turn Rider IViodel No. 247.25001

499600 Cover-Rocker(Cylinder#2)

1024 796220 Pump-Oil

1026 690981 Rod-Push(Steel)(Exhaust)

1026A690982 Rod-Push(Aluminum)(Intake)

1027 795890 Filter-Oil

1029 690972 Arm-Rocker

Label-Emissions(Availablefroma Briggs&

1036 StrattonAuthorizedDealer)

1054 280275 Tie-Cable

1058 278776TRI

1059 698516 Kit-Screw/Washer(Alternator)

1070 791680 Screw(FlywheelFan)

1095 694013 GasketSet-Valve

1000 791959 Pivot-RockerArm

1119 691183 Screw(Alternator)

1124 690988 SeaI-ORing(FuelTransferTube)

1124A841653 SeaI-ORing(FuelTransferTube)

1126 690991 Screw(FuelTransferTube)

1127 695407 Screw(FloatBowl)

1128 690990 Screw(CarburetorNozzle)

1169 690990 Screw(CarburetorCoverPlate)

1329 ReplacementEngine(NotAvailableat this

printing)

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777D18808 777122282

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777S34190 777S33084

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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.

Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes:

[] Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists

[] Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs

[] Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can't be fixed

[] Discount of 25% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the

agreement; also, 25% off regular price of preventive maintenance check

[] Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative.

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Once you purchase the Repair Protection 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.

The Repair Protection Agreement is a risk-free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the

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Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and

Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must

display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management

Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is

certified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Mainte-

nance Instructions. The following categories are used:

Moderate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time.

Intermediate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.

Extended: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time.

For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the Emissions

Durability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.

The Air index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. The

lower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.

After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance Period

On Engine Emissions Compliance Label

After July 1, 2000 certain Sears Brands Management Corporation engines will be certified to meet the United

States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the

Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating

hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours.

For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.

This is ageneric representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine.

FAMILYYBSXS.3192VA 274812

GDOC-100182Rev.B

(Thispageapplicableinthe U.S.A.and Canadaonly.)

Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD)

and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)

Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)

EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYCOVERAGEISAPPLICABLETOCERTI-

FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDINCALIFORNIAIN1995ANDTHEREAF-

TER,WHICHARE USEDINCALIFORNIA,ANDTOCERTIFIEDMODEL

California and United States Emission

The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARD),U.S.EPAand Searsare pleased

to explainthe EmissionControlSystemWarrantyon your modelyear2000and

latersmalloff-roadengine(SORE).InCalifornia,newsmall off-roadengines

mustbe designed,builtand equippedto meettheState'sstringentanti-smog

standards.Elsewherein theUnitedStates,newnon-road,spark-ignition

enginescertifiedfor modelyear 1997and latermustmeetsimilarstandardsset

forthbythe U.S.EPA.Searsmustwarranttheemissioncontrolsystemon your

YEAR1997ANDLATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDANDUSED

ELSEWHEREINTHEUNITEDSTATES(ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001 IN

CANADA).

Control Defects Warranty Statement

enginefor theperiodsoftime listedbelow,providedtherehasbeen noabuse,

neglector impropermaintenanceof your smalloff-roadengine.Youremis-

sion controlsystemincludespartssuch as thecarburetor,air cleaner,ignition

system,mufflerand catalyticconverter.Also includedmaybeconnectorsand

otheremissionrelatedassemblies.Wherea warrantableconditionexists,Sears

will repairyour smalloff-roadengineat no costto you includingdiagnosis,parts

and labor.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage

Smalloff-roadenginesarewarrantedrelativeto emissioncontrolpartsdefects

fora periodof one year,subjectto provisionsset forth below.Ifanycovered

Owner's Warranty

Asthe smalloff-roadengineowner,you are responsiblefor theperformanceof

therequiredmaintenancelistedin yourOperatingand MaintenanceInstruc-

tions.Searsrecommendsthatyouretainallyourreceiptscoveringmaintenance

onyoursmalloff-roadengine,butSears cannotdenywarrantysolelyfor the

lackof receiptsorfor yourfailureto ensuretheperformanceof all scheduled

maintenance.As the smalloff-roadengineowner,you shouldhoweverbe

awarethat Searsmaydenyyou warrantycoverageifyour smalloff-roadengine

ora part hasfaileddueto abuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceor unap-

parton yourengineis defective,the part willbe repairedorreplacedbySears.

Responsibilities

provedmodifications.Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-road

engineto anAuthorizedSearsServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.The

undisputedwarrantyrepairsshouldbe completedina reasonableamountof

time,notto exceed30days.Ifyou haveanyquestionsregardingyourwarranty

rightsand responsibilities,you shouldcontacta SearsService Representative

at 1-800-469-4663.Theemissionwarrantyis a defectswarranty.Defectsare

judgedon normalengineperformance.The warrantyis notrelatedto an in-use

emissiontest.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions

ThefollowingarespecificprovisionsrelativetoyourEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage.ItisinadditiontotheSearsenginewarrantyfornon-regulated

enginesfoundin theOperatingand MaintenanceInstructions.

1. WarrantedParts

Coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonly to the parts listedbelow (the

emissioncontrolsystemsparts)to the extentthese partswere presenton

theenginepurchased.

a. FuelMeteringSystem

•Cold start enrichmentsystem

•Carburetorand internalparts

•FuelPump

b. AirlnductionSystem

•Aircleaner

•Intakemanifold

c. IgnitionSystem

•Sparkplug(s)

•Magnetoignitionsystem

d. CatalystSystem

•Catalyticconverter

•Exhaustmanifold

•Air injectionsystemor pulsevalve

e. MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystems

•Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalves

andswitches

• Connectorsandassemblies

2. Lengthof Coverage

Searswarrantsto the initialownerand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat

theWarrantedPartsshallbefree fromdefects in materialsandworkman-

shipwhich causedthefailure of the WarrantedPartsfor a periodof one

yearfromthe datethe engineis deliveredto a retailpurchaser.

3. NoCharge

Repairor replacementof anyWarrantedPartwill beperformedat no

chargeto the owner,includingdiagnosticlabor whichleadsto the

determinationthata WarrantedPartisdefective,ifthe diagnosticworkis

performedat an AuthorizedSears ServiceDealer.Foremissionswarranty

servicecontact yournearestAuthorizedSears ServiceDealeras listed in

the "YellowPages"under"Engines,Gasoline,""GasolineEngines,""Lawn

Mowers,"orsimilarcategory.

4. Claimsand CoverageExclusions

Warrantyclaimsshall be filed in accordancewiththe provisionsof the

SearsEngineWarrantyPolicy.Warrantycoverageshall beexcludedfor

failuresof WarrantedPartswhichare notoriginal Searspartsor because

of abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceas setforth inthe Sears

EngineWarrantyPolicy.Searsis notliableto coverfailuresof Warranted

Partscausedby theuse of add-on,non-original,or modifiedparts.

5. Maintenance

Any WarrantedPart whichis notscheduledfor replacementas required

maintenanceor whichis scheduledonly for regularinspectionto the effect

of "repairor replaceas necessary"shallbe warrantedas to defectsfor the

warrantyperiod.AnyWarrantedPartwhich is scheduledfor replacement

as requiredmaintenanceshallbe warrantedas to defectsonly forthe

periodof time up to the first scheduledreplacementfor that part. Any

replacementpart that isequivalentin performanceand durabilitymay

be usedin the performanceof any maintenanceor repairs.Theowneris

responsibleforthe performanceof all requiredmaintenance,as definedin

the SearsOperatingand MaintenanceInstructions.

6. ConsequentialCoverage

Coveragehereundershallextend to thefailure of anyenginecomponents

caused bythe failureof anyWarrantedPartstill underwarranty.

Inthe USAandCanada,a 24 hourhotline, 1-800-469-4663,has a menuof pre-recordedmessagesofferingyou enginemaintenanceinformation.

GDOC-100188Rev.B

FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

MTDConsumerGroupInc,the UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the

CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor2006

andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentenginesmustbe designed,built and

equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbedesigned,built,and equippedto meet

theU.S. EPAsmalloff-road,sparkignitionengineregulations.MTDConsumerGroupInc mustwarrantthe ECSon your outdoorequipmentenginefor the periodof

timelisted belowprovidedtherehas been noabuse, neglector impropermaintenanceof outdoorequipmentengine.

YourECSmayincludeparts suchas thecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuelcaps,valves,canisters,

filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.

Wherea warrantableconditionexists, MTDConsumerGroupIncwill repairyouroutdoorequipmentengineat no cost to youincludingdiagnosis,parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Thisemissioncontrolsystemiswarrantedfor two years. If anyemission-relatedparton youroutdoorequipmentengineis defective,the part will berepairedor

replacedby MTDCONSUMERGROUPINC.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asthe outdoorequipmentengineowner,you are responsiblefor performanceof the requiredmaintenancelisted inyour owner'smanual.MTDConsumerGroup

Inc recommendsthat you retainall receiptscoveringmaintenanceon youroutdoorequipmentengine,butMTDConsumerGroupInc cannotdeny warrantysolely

forthe lackof receipts.

Asthe outdoorequipmentengineowner,you shouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDConsumerGroupInc may denyyouwarrantycoverageifyour outdoorequipment

engineor a part hasfaileddue toabuse,neglect,or impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.

Youare responsiblefor presentingyouroutdoorequipmentengineto MTDConsumerGroupInc'sdistributioncenterorservicecenteras soon asthe problem

exists.Thewarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedin a reasonableamountoftime, notto exceed30 days.If youhavea questionregardingyour warrantycoverage,

you shouldcontactthe MTDConsumerGroupIncService Departmentat 1-800-800-7310orvia emailat http://support.mtdproducts.com

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

MTDConsumerGroupIncwarrantsto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat theoutdoorequipmentengineis: Designed,built and equipped

so asto conformwithall applicableregulations;and freefromdefects in materialsand workmanshipthatcausethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all

materialrespectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroup Inc'sapplicationfor certification.

The warrantyperiodbeginson thedate theoutdoorequipmentengineis deliveredto anultimatepurchaserorfirst placedintoservice.The warrantyperiodis two

years.

Subjectto certainconditionsand exclusionsasstated below,the warrantyon emission-relatedparts is asfollows:

1. Anywarrantedpart that is notscheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein thewritten instructionssupplied,is warrantedforthe warrantyperiod

statedabove. Ifthe part fails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,the partwill be repairedor replacedbyMTDConsumerGroupInc accordingto subsection

(4)below.Anysuchpart repairedor replacedunderwarrantywillbe warrantedfor the remainderof the period.

2. Anywarrantedpartthat isscheduledonly for regularinspectionin the writteninstructionssupplied iswarrantedforthe warrantyperiodstatedabove.Anysuch

partrepairedor replacedunderwarrantywill bewarrantedforthe remainingwarrantyperiod.

3. Anywarrantedpartthat is scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein thewritten instructionssuppliedis warrantedfor the periodof timebeforethe

firstscheduledreplacementdatefor that part.If the partfails beforethefirst scheduledreplacement,the part will be repairedorreplacedby MTDConsumer

GroupInc accordingto subsection(4) below.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill be warrantedfor the remainderof the periodprior to the

firstscheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

4. Repairor replacementof any warrantedpart underthe warrantyprovisionshereinmustbe performedat a warrantystationat no chargeto the owner.

5. Notwithstandingthe provisionsherein,warrantyservicesor repairswill be providedat all of our distributioncentersthatare franchisedto servicethe subject

enginesor equipment.

6. Theoutdoorequipmentengineownerwill notbe chargedfor diagnosticlaborthat isdirectlyassociatedwithdiagnosisof a defective,emission-relatedwar-

rantedpart, providedthat suchdiagnosticworkis performedat a warrantystation.

7. MTDConsumerGroupInc is liablefor damagesto otherengine or equipmentcomponentsproximatelycausedby a failure underwarrantyof any warranted

part.

8. Throughoutthe off-roadengineand equipmentwarrantyperiodstatedabove,MTDConsumerGroupInc will maintaina supplyof warrantedparts sufficientto

meetthe expecteddemandfor such parts.

9. Anyreplacementpart maybe usedinthe performanceof anywarrantymaintenanceor repairsand mustbeprovidedwithoutchargeto the owner.Suchusewill

notreducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc.

10.Add-onor modifiedpartsthat are notexemptedbythe Air ResourcesBoardmaynot beused.The useof any non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpartsby the

ultimatepurchaserwill be groundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaims. MTDConsumerGroup Incwill notbe liable to warrantfailuresof warrantedparts caused

bythe use of a non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpart.

WARRANTED PARTS:

The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemaybe excludedfromsuch warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup

Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoorequipmentenginehasbeenabused,neglected,orimproperlymaintained,and that suchabuse,neglect,or impropermainte-

nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part.Thatnotwithstanding,any adjustmentofa componentthat hasa factoryinstalled,

andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdeviceis still eligible for warrantycoverage.Further,the coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonly to partsthat were

presentonthe off-roadengineand equipmentpurchased.

Thefollowing emissionwarrantypartsare covered(if applicable):

(1)FuelMeteringSystem

• Cold start enrichmentsystem(softchoke)

• Carburetorand internalparts (orfuel injectionsystem)

• Fuelpump

• Fueltank

(2)Air InductionSystem

• Aircleaner

• Intakemanifold

(3) IgnitionSystem

• Sparkplug(s)

• Magnetoignitionsystem

(4) ExhaustSystem

• Catalyticconverter

• SAI(Reed valve)

(5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem

• Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalvesand switches

• Connectorsandassemblies

(6) EvaporativeControl

• Fuelhose

• Fuelhoseclamps

• Tetheredfuel cap

• Carboncanister

• Vapor lines

GDOC-100223Rev.A

Declaraci6n de garantia ............... Pagina 69

Medidas importantes de seguridad.. Paginas 70-75

Armado ........................ Paginas 76-79

Funcionamiento ................. Paginas 80-88

Servicio y Mantenimiento ......... Paginas 89-101

Almacenamiento fuera de temporada ... Pagina 102

Soluci6n de problemas ........... Pagina 103-104

Acuerdo de proteccion para reparacionesPagina 111

NOmero de servicio ............ Cubierta posterior

CRAFTSMAN GARANTiA TOTAL

DurantetresaSosdesdelafechadecornpra,todaslaspartesnofungibledeesteequipodeequitaci6nest_.ngarantizadoscontracualquierdefectode

rnaterialeso rnanodeobra.Undefectonofungibleparticipantesrecibir&ngratisenlacasala reparaci6no sustituci6nsi lareparaci6nes irnposible.

De 90dias desdela fechadecornpra,la bateria(unaparteprescindible)deesteequipode rnontara caballoestagarantizadocontracualquier

defectode rnaterialeso rnanodeobra(nuestraspruebasdernuestranquenova a rnantenerunacarga).Unabateriadefectuosarecibir&gratis

en laviviendade reernplazo. GARANT{ADE SERVIOIO

Paradetallessobrela coberturade garantiaparaobtenerreparaci6ngratuitao reernplazo,Ilarneal 1-800-659-5917o visiteel sitioweb:www.

craftsman.corn

Entodosloscasosanteriores,si la reparaci6no reernplazodeunapartees irnposible,el equipodeequitaci6nser_susfituidode forrnagratuita

con elmisrnornodeloo unoequivalente.

Todoslosde la coberturade lagarantiaanteriores nulasi elequipodeconducci6nes utilizadoalgunavez, rnientrasque laprestaci6nde

servicioscornercialo si se alquilaa otrapersona.

Estagarantias61ocubredefectosen rnaterialesy rnanodeobra. Coberturade lagarantianoincluye:

•Piezasdedesgaste(exceptola bateria)quepuedeIlevara cabocon el usonormaldentrodel periododegaranfia,induyendoperono

lirnitadoalas hojas,bujias,filtrosde aire,cinturones,y filtrosdeaceite.

Serviciode rnantenirnientoest_ndar,carnbiosde aceite,o puestasa punto.

De losneurn_ticosde reernplazoo lareparaci6nde pinchazoscausadosporobjetosexternos,talescornoclavos,espinas,troncos,o vidrio.

0 reernplazode Ilantasde la ruedao la reparaci6nresultantesdel desgastenormal,accidenteo rnalfuncionarnientoo rnantenirniento.

Reparacionesnecesariasdebidoal abusodel operador,incluyendoperonolirnitadoa daSoscausadosporobjetosde arrastrern_salia de

la capacidaddelequipode rnontara caballo,afectandolosobjetosque se doblanel marco,el rnontajedeleje delcig(JeSalo, o el excesode

velocidaddel motor.

Las reparacionesnecesariasdebidoa lanegligenciadeloperador,incluyendoperonolirnitadoa, el_ctricosy rnec_nicoslosdaSoscausados

porunalrnacenarnientoinadecuado,la faltadeusodelgradoy lacantidadapropiadadeaceitedel motor,nomantenerlacubiertalibredere-

siduosinflarnables,ofaltadernantenirnientodelaconducci6nequipodeacuerdoconlasinstruccionescontenidasenel manualdeloperador.

Motor(sistemadecombustible)delirnpiezao reparacionescausadasporelcombustibledecididoa ser contarninadoso oxidado(rancio).

Engeneral,el combustibledebeser utilizadodentrode los30 dias siguientesa la fechade cornpra.

Deterioronormaly el desgastede losacabadosexteriores,o la sustituci6nefiquetadel producto.

Estagaranfiale otorgaderechoslegalesespecfficos,y ustedtarnbi_npuedetenerotrosderechosquevariande estadoaestado.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Tipode aceitedel motor: SAE30

Combustible: UnleadedGasoline

Bujia: RC12YC

Motor: Briggs& StrattonTwinPlatinum

Professional

NSmerode modelo ..........................................................

N_mero de serie ..............................................................

Fechade compra .............................................................

Registreel nQrnerodernodelo,nQrnerode serie

y fechade cornprarn_sarriba

Estesirnboloindicainstruccionesdeseguridadirnportantesque,de

noobservarse,podriaponerenpeligrola seguridadpersonaly /o la

propiedaddel rnisrnoya losdern_.s.Leay sigatodaslasinstrucciones

de estemanualantesdeoperarestarn_.quina.Elincurnplirnientode

estasinstruccionespuederesultarenlesionespersonales.Cuando

veaestesirnbolo,PRESTEATENCIONA SUADVERTENCIA!

PROPOSICION 65 DE CALIFORNIA

Elescapedelmotor,algunosdesuscornponentes,y ciertoscornponen-

tesdelvehiculocontienenoernitensustanciasquirnicasconocidasal

EstadodeCaliforniapotcausarc_.ncery defectosdenacirnientouotros

daSosreproductivos.

Bornesdelabateria,y accesoriosrelacionadoscontienenplornoy

cornpuestosdeplorno,sustanciasquirnicasqueelEstadodeCalifornia

quecausancancery daSosalsisternareproductivo.L_.veselasrnanos

despu_sdernanipular.

Estarn_.quinafuedise_adaparaserutilizadadeacuerdoconlaspr_.cticas

deoperaci6nseguradeestemanual.AIigualqueconcualquiertipode

equipornotorizado,oerrorpotpartedeloperariopuedecausarlesiones

graves.Estarn_.quinaescapazdearnputardedos,rnanos,dedosde

lospiesy lospiesy losrestosdelanzarniento.Elincurnplirnientodelas

instruccionesdeseguridadpuederesultarenlesionesgravesolarnuerte.

Suresponsabilidad -- Restrinjaeluso deestarn_.quinarnotor-

izadaalas personasque lea,entienday sigalas advertenciase

instruccionesde estemanualyen larn_.quina.

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES!

FUNCIONAIVIIENTO GENERAL

•Lea,entienday siga todaslas instruccionesde larn_.quinayen

el manual(s) antesde intentarrnontary operar.Guardeeste

manualenun lugarseguroparafuturasreferenciasy regulary

ordenarlas piezasde recarnbio.

• Estarfarniliarizadocon todosloscontrolesy su correctofuncio-

narniento.Sepac6rnodetenerla rn_.quinay desactivardeforrna

r_.pida.

• Nuncaperrnitaque ni_osrnenoresde 14a_osde edadpara

operaresta rn_.quina.Ni_osde 14a_osdebeleery cornprender

lasinstruccionesy de seguridadcontenidasenestemanualyen

larn_.quinay debenserentrenadosy supervisadosporunadulto.

• Nuncaperrnitaque losadultosa utilizarla rn_.quinasin lainstruc-

ci6n apropiada.

• Paraayudara evitarel contactoconlas cuchillaso unalesi6npor

algQnobjetoarrojado,rnantengaa los observadores,ayudantes,

ni_osy anirnalesdorn_sticospot Io rnenos75piesde distancia

de la rn_.quinarnientrasest,.en funcionarniento.Detengala

rn_.quinasi alguienentraen la zona.

• Inspeccionecuidadosarnenteel _.readondeelequipose vaa

utilizar.Retiretodaslas piedras,palos,cables,huesos,juguetes

y otrosobjetosextra_osquepodrianser recogidosy arrojados

porlacuchilla (s).Los objetoslanzadospuedencausarlesiones

personalesgraves.

• Elplandesu patr6ndecorteparaevitarladescargade material

hacialoscarninos,veredas,losobservadores,etc.Adern_.s,evite

descargarmaterialcontraunapareduobjetoquepuedacausar

descargade materialde rebotecontrael operador.

• Siernpreutilicegalasde seguridado galas deseguridaddurante

laoperaci6ny el desernpe_ode la rn_.quinaoparaprotegersus

ojos.Los objetosarrojadosque rebotanpuedencausarda_o

gravea los ojos.

• Usezapatosfuertes,de suelay zapatosde trabajoajustadacorno

pantalonesy carnisas.Ropasueltay joyaspuedenengancharse

en las piezasrn6viles.Nuncaoperela rn_.quinacon los pies

descalzoso sandalias.

Estaraltantode larn_.quinay ladirecci6ndedescargaapegoy

no el puntoquea nadie.No opereel cortacespedsin lacubierta

de descargao dec_spedtodo en su lugar.

• Nointroducirlas rnanoso los piescercade las piezasgiratorias

o bajola plataforrnadecorte. Contactocon lahoja(s) puede

arnputarrnanosy pies.

• Unacubiertadedescargafaltanteo da_adapuedecausar

contactocon lascuchillaso lesionesporobjetosarrojados.

• Detenerla hoja(s) cuandoatraviesesenderos,sendaso carninos

y aunquenoes el cortedel cesped.

• Cuidadocon el tr_.ficocuandose trabajacercade ocarreteras.

Estarn_.quinanoest,.dise_adaparasu usoen cualquiervia

pQblica.

• Nohagafuncionarla rn_.quinabajolainfiuenciadelalcoholo las

drogas.

• Corteel cespeds61ocon luz naturalo luz artificialbuena.

• NuncaIlevepasajeros.

• Retrocedalentarnente.Siernpremirehaciaabajoy haciaatr_.s

antesy rnientrasretrocede,paraevitarunaccidentede regreso

otra vez.Tengaencuentay prestaratenci6na la funci6ndel

sisternade seguridadquedetieneel poderde laspalascuando

se conduceen sentidoinverso.Si nofuctioningcorrectarnente,

p6ngaseen contactocon un distribuidorautorizadoparala

inspecci6nde seguridady reparaci6ndelsisterna.

• Reduzcala velocidadantesde girar.Operarla rn_.quinasin

problernas.Eviteel funcionarnientoerr_.ticoy el excesode

velocidad.

• Desconectarlahoja(s), frenode estacionarnientoestablecidos,

apagueel motory esperarhastaquela hoja(s) Ilegara una

paradacornpletaantesde retirarde c_sped,vaciarlos recortes,

destaparel canal,retirarrestosdecespedo desechos,o hacer

cualquierajuste.

• Nuncadejela rn_.quinaenfuncionarnientosinvigilancia.Siernpre

apaguela hoja(s),lugarde las palancasde controlenla unidad

defreno neutral,estacionarnientoconjunto,apagueel motory

quitela Naveantesde bajarse.

• Tengacuidadoal cargarodescargarla rn_.quinaen unrernolque

o carni6n.Estarn_.quinanodebeser irnpulsadahaciaarribao

abajode la rarnpa(s), ya queelequipopodrfacaersey causar

lesionespersonalesgraves.Larn_.quinase debeernpujarrnanu-

alrnenteen la rarnpa(s) paracargaro descargarcorrectarnente.

• Silenciadory elmotorsecalientany puedencausarunaque-

rnadura.Nose tocan.

• Cornpruebeel espaciolibreencirnade lacabezaantesde

conduciren condicionesde pocararnasde los _.rbolescolgantes,

cables,etc puertaaperturas,en lasqueel operadorgolpeadoo

sacadodela rn_.quina,Io quepodrfaresultaren lesionesgraves.

• Desenganchetodoslos ernbraguesarchivoadjunto,el frenode

rnanoa la posici6n"ON"y moverel RHy LHpalancasde control

hastala posici6ndepuntornuertoantesdeintentararrancarel

motor.

• La rn_.quinaest,.dise_adaparacortarel c_spedresidencialnor-

malde unaalturadeno rn_.sde 10".No tratede cortaratrav_s

inusualrnentealto,hierbaseca(pot ejernplo,pastos)o pilasde

hojassecas.Hierbay las hojassecaspuedencornunicarsecon

el escapedelmotory /o se acurnulanen laplataforrnade corte

presentanun riesgopotencialdeincendio.

• Utilicesolarnenteaccesoriosy aditarnentosaprobadosparaesta

rn_.quinaporel fabricantede la rn_.quina.Lea,entienday siga

todaslas instruccionesquevienenconel accesorioaprobadoo

unarchivoadjunto.

• Losdatosindicanque losoperadoresde 60a_os y rn_.s,est_.n

involucradosen ungranporcentajedecortacespedlesiones

relacionadas.Estosoperadoresdebenevaluarsucapacidadpara

operarel ridingmowercortacespedenforrnasuficienternente

seguraparaprotegersea sf rnisrnosya los dern_.sdeuna lesi6n

grave.

• Si se presentansituacionesquenoest_.ncubiertosen este

manual,tengacuidadoy buenjuicio.P6ngaseencontactocon la

Lfneade Ayuda1-800-659-5917Craftsmanen laasistencia.

PENDIENTE DE LA OPERACI6N

Laspendientesson unfactorirnportanterelacionadocon lap_rdidade

controly unaccidentedevuelco,quepuederesultarenlesionesgraves

o larnuerte.Todaslaspistasrequierenrnuchaprecauci6n.Si nose

puederetrocederenla pendienteo si sesienteseguro,noIocorte.

Parasu seguridad,useel indicadorde pendientesquese incluye

cornopartede estemanualpararnedirlapendienteantesdeoperar

estarn_.quinaen unazonainclinada.Si la pendientees mayorde 15

gradoscornose rnuestraen el rnedidor,noopereesta rn_.quinaen que

lalesi6no la zona,podrfaproducirse.

Hacer:

• Corteel c_spedenpendientes,node arribaaabajo.Tenga

rnuchocuidadoal carnbiarde direcci6nen las pendientes.

• Atentoa los hoyos,surcos,baches,piedrasu otrosobjetos

ocultos.Elterrenodesniveladopuedevoltearlarn_.quina.La

hierbaaltapuedeocultarobst_.culos.

• A bajavelocidad.ElijaunavelocidadIosuficienternentebajapara

que ustednotendr_,quepararen la pendiente.Evitearrancaro

detenerseen unapendiente.Silos neurn_.ticossonincapacesde

rnantenerlatracci6n,desenganchelas cuchillasy procederlenta

y cuidadosarnentehaciaabajode la pendiente.

• Sigalas recornendacionesdelfabricanteparalos pesoso

contrapesosde ruedaspararnejorarla estabiNdad.

• Tengacuidadocon loscolectoresde hierbau otrosaccesorios.

EstospuedencarnbiarlaestabiNdadde la rn_.quina.

• Quetodoslos rnovirnientosen las laderaslentoy gradual.

No realicecarnbiosbruscosde velocidado direcci6n.R_.pida

aceleraci6no desaceleraci6npodrfahacerqueel frontalde la

rn_.quinase levantey darsela vueltahaciaatr_.s,Io quepodrfa

causarlesionesgraves.

Nosedebe:

•Noenciendalas laderasrnenosque seanecesario,y luegogirar

lentarnentehaciaarribay tengasurnocuidadoen lascurvas.

• Nocorteel c_spedcercade desniveles,zanjasoterraplenes.El

cortac_spedpodrfagirarsobresi unaruedaest,.sobreel horde

de unacantilado,zanja,o si unhordecuevaspulg

• NointenteestabiNzarlarn_.quinaponiendoel pie enel suelo.

• Noutiliceuncolectordec_speden pendientespronunciadas.

• Nocorteel cespedrnojado.Unarnenortracci6npodrfacausar

deslizarniento.

• Notire del rernolquepesadodetr_.sdeaccesorios(porejernplo,

carrocargadodedescarga,rodiNosdecesped,etc)en pendien-

tes dern_.sde5 grados.Cuandose va cuestaabajo,el excesode

pesotiendea ernpujarel ridingmowery puedehacerqueusted

pierdaelcontrol(porejernplo,ridingmowerse puedeacelerar,

frenary dirigirla capacidadse reduce,elapegopuedenavajay

unridingmowercausaparaanular).

N QOS

Puedenocurriraccidentestr_.gicossi eloperadornoest,.atentoa

la presenciadelos niSos.LosniSosson a rnenudoatraidosporla

rn_.quinay la actividadde siega.EIIosnoentiendenlos peligros.

Nuncaasurnaquelos niSosperrnanecer_.nenla Qltirnavezquelos vi.

•Mantengaa los niSosfuera del_.readetrabajoyen elcuidado

vigilantede unadultoresponsableque noseael operador.

•Est_alerta y apaguela rn_.quinasi unniSoentraen el_.rea.

•Paraevitarretrasosenlos accidentes,siernprernirarhaciaatr_.s

y haciaabajoparalos niSospequeSos.

•NuncaIleveniSos,inclusocon la hoja(s) se apagar&Podrian

caersey lastirnarseseriarnenteo interferircon laoperaci6n

segurade la rn_.quina.

•Tengarnuchocuidadoal acercarsea esquinasciegas,portales,

arbustos,_.rbolesuotrosobjetosquepuedanbloquearsu visi6n

de unniSoquepuedefuncionaren elcarninode la rn_.quina.

•Mantengaa los niSosalejadosdelos rnotoresenfuncionarniento

ocaliente.Sepuedensufrirquernadurascon unsilenciador

caliente.

•Retirela Ilavecuandola rn_.quinaest,.sin vigilanciaparaevitarel

uso noautorizado

NuncaperrnitaqueniSosrnenoresde 14aSosdeedadparaoperar

estarn_.quina.NiSosde 14aSosdebeleery cornprenderlas instruc-

cionesy de seguridadcontenidasenestemanualyen larn_.quinay

debenser entrenadosy supervisadospor unadulto.

REIVlOLQUE

Rernolque_nicarnentecon unarn&quinaquetenga unenganche

diseSadopararernolcar.No rernolcadoexceptoen el puntode

enganche.

Sigalas recornendacionesdel fabricanteen los lirnitesde pesoparael

equipodearrastrey rernolqueen pendientes.

NuncaperrnitaqueniSosu otraspersonaso sobrelosequipos

rernolcados.

Enlas pendientes,el pesodelequiporernolcadopuedecausar

perdidadetracci6ny la perdidadecontrol.

Viajelentarnentey dejedistanciaadicionalparadetenerse.

Nocarnbiea neutraly lacostaabajo.

Notire del rernolquepesadodetr_.sde accesorios(porejernplo,carro

cargadodedescarga,rodillosdec_sped,etc)enpendientesde rn_.s

de5 grados.Cuandose va cuestaabajo,el excesode pesotiendea

ernpujarel ridingmowery puedehacerqueustedpierdael control(por

ejernplo,ridingmowerse puedeacelerar,frenary dirigirlacapacidad

se reduce,elapegopuedenavajay unridingmowercausapara

anular).

SERVIClO

El manejoseguro de la gasolina:

Paraevitarlesionespersonaleso daSosrnaterialesdeuso extrerno

cuidadoal rnanipularla gasolina.Lagasolinaes altarnenteinflarnable

y susvaporesson explosivos.Lesionespersonalesgravespueden

ocurrircuandolagasolinase haderrarnadosobreti rnisrnoo sobre

la ropaquese puedeincendiar.L_.veselapiel y c_.rnbiesede ropa

inrnediatarnente.

•Utilices61orecipientesparagasolinaautorizados.

•NuncaIlenelos recipientesdentrode unvehiculoo enun carni6n

o rernolquecon unrevestirnientode pl_.stico.Coloquesiernprelos

recipientesenel suelolejosde suvehiculoantesdeIlenaflos.

•Cuandoseafactible,retireelequipoa gasolinadelcarni6no

rernolquey II_neloenel suelo.Si estonoes posible,Ileneel

equipoen un rernolquecon uncontenedorport_.til,en lugardeun

surtidorde gasolina.

•Mantengalaboquillaencontactoconel bordedeltanquede

combustibleo laaberturadelrecipienteen todornornentohasta

que seterrninede Ilenar.No utiliceunaboquillaabiertadisposi-

tivo.

•Apaguetodosloscigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde

ignici6n.

•Nuncacarguecombustibleenla rn_.quina.

•Nuncaquitelatapa del gas o aSadircombustiblernientrasel

motorest,.calienteo en rnarcha.Dejequeel motorse enfriepor

Io rnenosdos rninutosantesde repostar.

•NuncaIleneexcesivarnenteel dep6sitodecombustible.Lleneel

tanquea norn_.sde 1/2"debajodel rondodelcuellode Ilenado

paradejarespacioparala expansi6ndelcombustible.

•Reernplacelatapade la gasolinay aprietebien.

•Si se derrarnagasolina,lirnpieel motory elequipo.Muevala

rn_.quinaa otra zona.Espere5 rninutosantesdearrancarel

motor.

•Parareducirlos fiesgosde incendio,rnantengala rn_.quinalirnpia

de hierba,hojasuotrosdesechosacurnulaci6n.Lirnpielosder-

rarnesde aceiteo combustibley elirninarlos residuosernpapado

de combustible.

•Nuncaguardela rn_.quinao el recipientedelcombustibleenel

interiordondehay unaluzde llamaabierta,chispaso pilotode un

calentadorde agua,calentador,homo,secadorde ropau otros

aparatosdegas.

•Dejeque la rn_.quinase enfrie porIornenoscincorninutosantes

de guardarla.

Servicios Generales

•Nuncaenciendaelmotoreninterioreso en un&teaconpoca

ventilaci6n.Elescapedel motorcontienernon6xidodecarbono,

un inodoro,y el gas mortal.

•Antesde lirnpiar,repararo inspeccionar,asegQresedeque la

hoja(s) y todaslas partesrn6vilesse handetenido.Desconecte

el cablede la bujiay conecteel motorparaevitarunarranque

accidental.

• Reviseperi6dicarnenteparaasegurarsede quelas cuchillas

se detenganporcornpletoa unplazoaproxirnadode cinco

(5) segundosdespu_sde querealiceelcontrolde la retirada

dela hoja.Si las cuchillasno sedetienenen el marcodeeste

tiernpo,avede su rn_.quinaservicioprofesionalpor Searsu otro

proveedorcalificado.

• Cornprueberegularrnenteel sisternadeenclavarnientode

seguridadparaun funcionarnientocorrecto,cornose describe

rn_.sadelanteen estemanual.Si el sisternade enclavarnientode

seguridadnofuncionacorrectarnente,quesu rn_.quinaatendidos

profesionalrnentepor Searsuotto proveedorcalificado.

• Revisela hoja(s) y lospernosdernontajedel motora intervalos

frecuentesparaunajusteadecuado.Adern_.s,unainspecci6n

visualde la hoja(s) delos da_os(pot ejernplo,desgaste

excesivo,abolladuras,rajaduras).Vuelvaacolocarla hoja(s)

con ladel fabricantedeequiposoriginales(OEM)hoja(s) s61o

aparecenenestemanual.Elusode piezasqueno curnplencon

las especificacionesdelequipooriginalpuedeconducira larnala

ejecuci6ny laseguridaddecornprorniso!

• Lascuchillasdecorteest_.nafiladas.Envuelvalacuchillao utilice

guantes,y tengarnuchocuidadocuandoefectOemantenirniento.

• Mantengatodaslastuercas,pernosy tornillosapretadospara

asegurarqueelequipoest,.encondicionesde trabajoseguras.

• Nuncaaltereel sisternade enclavarnientode seguridadu otros

dispositivosde seguridad.Cornpruebeperi6dicarnenteque

funcionencorrectarnente.

• Despu_sdegolpearunobjetoextra_o,pararel motor,desco-

necteel cablede la bujia(s) y conecteel motor.Inspeccione

rninuciosarnentela rn_.quinadecualquierda_o. Repararel da_o

antesde cornenzary operar.

• Nuncatratedehacerajusteso reparacionesa la rn_.quina

rnientrasel motorest,.funcionando.

• Cornponentesde cespedy lacubiertade descargaest_.nsujetos

a desgastey da_osquepodriaexponera las partesrn6viles

o perrnitirque searrojenobjetos.Paraprotegersu seguridad,

verifiquefrecuenternentetodosloscornponentesy de inrnediato

con (OEM)del fabricantedel equipooriginals61oaparecenen

estemanual.Elusode piezasquenocurnplencon lasespecifi-

cacionesdelequipooriginalpuedeconducira larnalaejecuci6ny

cornprorneterla seguridad!

• No carnbielaconfiguraci6ndel reguladordelmotoro el exceso

develocidadelmotor.Elreguladorcontrolalavelocidadrn_.xirna

defuncionarnientosegurodel motor.

• Mantenero reernplazarlas etiquetasdeseguridade instruc-

clones,seg[3nseanecesario.

• Observarlas leyesy los reglarnentosadecuadosdeelirninaci6n

de gas,petr61eo,etc, paraprotegerel medicarnbiente.

• Deacuerdocon la ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission

(CPSC)y los EE.UU.Agenciade Protecci6nArnbiental(EPA),

esteproductotieneunavida Qtilmediade siete(7)a_os,o 270

horasde funcionarniento.AI finalde lavida Otilmediaquela

rn_.quinainspeccionadaanualrnenteporSearsu otroproveedor

calificadoparaasegurarquetodoslossisternasrnec_.nicosy de

seguridadfuncionancorrectarnentey nousar enexceso.Elno

hacerlopuededarlugara accidentes,lesioneso larnuerte.

NO MODIFIQUE EL MOTOR

Paraevitarlesionesgraveso larnuerte,nornodifiqueel motorde

ningunarnanera.Laalteraci6nde laconfiguraci6ndel regulador

puededarlugara unmotorfueradecontroly hacerquefuncionea

velocidadespeligrosas.Nuncacarnbiela configuraci6nde f_.bricadel

reguladordelmotor.

Avisoreferidoaernisiones

Motoresqueest&ncertificadosy curnplencon lasregulaciones

federalesdela EPAy deernisi6nparaSORE(Equipospeque_ostodo

terreno)est_.ncertificadosparafuncionarcon gasolinaregularsin

plorno,y puedeincluirlossiguientessisternasdeernisi6nde control:La

rnodificaci6ndelmotor(EM)y catalizadorde tresvias(TWO)si Iotiene.

GUARDACHISPAS

Estarn&quinaest,.equipadacon unmotorde cornbusti6ninternay

nodebe serutilizadaeno cercade unterrenoagrestecubiertopor

bosque,rnalezaso hierbaexceptosi el sisternade escapedel motor

est,.equipadocon un arnortiguadordechispasquecurnplacon las

leyeslocalesoestatalescorrespondientes,encasode haberlas.

Siun supresordechispasquese utilice,debernantenerseen buenas

condicionesdetrabajoporpartedeloperador.Enel Estadode

CaliforniaIoanteriorse requiereporley (Arficulo4442delC6digode

RecursosPQblicosde California).Otrosestadospuedentenerleyes

sirnilares.Lasleyesfederalesse aplicanen tierrasfederales.

Unsupresorde chispasparael silenciadorest,.disponiblea travesde

sudistribuidorrn_.scercanode servicioautorizadodemotoro contacto

con el servicio,POBox361131Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019.

SilVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD

Estap&ginarepresentay describelaseguridadlos simbolosquepuedenpareceren esteproducto.Lea,comprenda,y sigatodasinstrucciones

en lam_quinaantesprocurarparareuniry operar.

LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR

leido, entienda, y siga todas las instrucciones en el manual(s) antes de procurar montar y funcionar

PELIGRO-- DE EL CORTE DE PIE

Guarde manos y pies lejos de hacer girar partes.

PELIGRO-- ESCOMBROS LANZADOS

Quite objetos que pueden ser lanzados pot la I_imina en cualquier direcci6n. Lleve galas de

seguridad..

PELIGRO-- ESCOMBROS LANZADOS

Quite objetos que pueden ser lanzados pot la I_imina en cualquier direcci6n. Lleve galas de

seguridad..

ERSONAS PRESENTES

Guarde a las personas presentes, a los ayudantes y a nihos pot Io menos 75 pies lejos.

PELIGRO-- CUESTAS

Use extra la precauci6n en cuestas. No siegue cuestas mayores que 15°.

PELIGRO-- GIRANDO HOJAS

Para reducir el riesgo de herida, guarde manos y pies lejos. No funcione a menos que la tapa

de descarga o el receptor de hierba est6n en su lugar apropiado. De ser dahado, sustituya

inmediatamente.

(ACEPTAR)

15° Pendiente X

(DEMASlADO ESCARPADO)

Figura1Figura2

.. 15°1fn

USODEESTEPENDIENTEDECALIBREPARADETERIVIINAR

SI UNAPENDiENTEESDEMASiAD0ESCARPAD0PARAUNA0PERACIONSEGURN

Paracomprobar lapendiente,hagaIo siguiente:

1. Borraresta p_.ginay doble a Io largo de la linea discontinua.

2. Localizarun objetovertical sobre o detr_sde la pendiente(un poste, unedificio, unavalla, un _.rbol,etc.)

3. Alineecada ladode pendientedecalibre conel objetovertical (consultarFigura 1 and Figura2 ).

4. Ajuste el pendientede calibrearriba o haciaabajohasta lostoques esquinaizquierdael pendiente

(consultar Figura1 and Figura2).

5. Si hayunespacio pot debajode la pendientedecalibre, el pendientees demasiadoescarpapot operaci6n

segura(consultar Figura2 above).

15° Pendiente

Las pendientesson un factor importante relacionadocon un vuelco y renovaci6nde los accidentesque pueden provocar lesionesgraves o la muerte.

No utilicela ma.quinaen pendientes de masde 15grados. Todos pendientesrequiere mayorprecauci6n.Si no puede retrocederen la pendiente o si se

siente inseguro en ella, no la recorte. Siempre corte el cesped en toda la superficie de la cuesta. Nunca arriba y abajo laspendientes.

CONFIGURACION

Mover el tractor rnanualmente

Latransmisi6nde sutractorestAequipadocon unavAIvuladealivio

hidrost_ticaparalas ocasionescuandoes necesarioparamover

eltractorde formamanual.".Ruedalibre', laaperturade esta

v&Jvulapermiteelfluidode Jatransmisi6nparaeludirsu rutanormal,

permifiendoque las ruedastraserasa Paraabrir lav&lvuladealivio

hidrost&tica,hagaIosiguiente:

1. LocaJicela barradebypasshidrost&ficaen la partetraseradel

tractor.V_aselafigura 1.

Varilla de

derivaci6n de la

transmisi6n LADO

DERECHO

Tire de la varilla de

derivaci6n hacia

afuera, luege b&jela -

dentro de la ranura

Figura1

2. Tirede lavarillade derivaci6nhidrostAticaexterior,luegohacia

abajo,paraqueencajeensu lugar.

3. Repitael procedimientoanteriorpararealizarla barrade bypass

otrasen el ottoladede lacortadorade cesped.

4. Con lasbarrasdederivaci6ncomprometidoy con la ayudade un

asistente,empujecuidadosamentelacortadoradec_spedfuera

de laplataformade carga.

5. Despu_sdemoverel tractorcortacesped,desconectarambas

barrasde derivaci6n.Levantelavaray laguia dela bridade la

espaldabarraa travesde laaberturacircularm_.sgrandede la

cerradura,a continuaci6n,sueltela barra.

NOTA: Latransmisi6nno se involucrar_,en labarrade bypass

hidrost_.ticase saca.Devolverla barraa su posici6nnormalantesde

operarel tractor.

Nuncaintentemovereltractordeformamanualsinabrirprimerola

v_.lvulade aliviohidrost_.tica.SiIo hace,dar_.lugaragravesdafiosa

latransmisi6ndeltractor.

Retireelsistemadelavadodecubiertadeladaptadordelaboquillay el

tubededrenajedeaceitedelabolsamanualy almacenarparausefuture.

Instalar el asiento del operador

Parainstalarelasientode precederdela siguiente:

NOTA:Elasientovienecon el interrupterdel asientoy el asiento

adjunto.

1. Cortartodaslas correasquesujetanel conjuntodelasientoy la

palancadecontrolhastaeltractor.Retireel materialde embalaje.

NOTA: Tengacuidadode nocortarel cableadoqueconectaelasiento

y el interrupterde seguridad.

2. Retirelosdos tornillosy las tuercasde los hombresen elasiento,

comese muestraenla Figura2.

Asiente

cacerola

Pernesde-

hombre

Figura2

Girarelasientoen su posici6ny asegurarel asientoen su lugar

con los tornillosde ajustepreviamenteeliminadoy tuercasde

seguridad.Tengacuidadodenodafiar el rizadoo el mazede

cablesdurantela instalaci6ndelasiento.Wase la Figura3.

Pernes de

hombre

cables

M_nsula del

asiento

Figura3

Coloque las palancas de control de la transmis=

i6n en posici6n.

Las palancasdecontroldela transmisi6ndel tractorse bajanparael

embarque.Lastuercasdeseguridadcon brida,lostornilloshexago-

nalesy las arandeJasplanasque normalmentefijanlas palancasde

controlen su posici6noperativase aflojane instalanenlos orificios

ranuradosde las pahncasde controlparael envio.Laspalancasde

controlse debenvoJvera colocaren su posici6nparahacerfuncionar

el tractor.Paravolveracolocarlas palancasdecontrolen posici6nde

operaci6nhagaIo siguiente:

1. Quiteeltornillohexagonal,laarandelaplanay latuercade

seguridadcon bridade laranurade unadelas pahncasde

controldetransmisi6n.

2. Levantey gireesa palancade controlhaciaarribahastaqueel

orificioranuradodelsoportede lapalancasealineecon unode

los orificiosdel soportedepivote.Veala Figura4.

Tornillo

hexagonal

Paianca de

controJ Tuerca de seguridad

....,............ .... con brida

ranurado ......

Levante la

palanca de

control hacia

arriba

Soporte

...........de pivote

...............................Arandela

Figura4

3. Deslicela arandelaplanahaciael tornillohexagonal.Desde

afuera,inserteel tornillohexagonalcon arandelaa travesde la

ranurade lapalancade controly elorificiodelsoportede pivote.

Fijecon la tuercade seguridadcon brida.Veala Fig.3-4.

4. Observelaposici6nrelativade lapalancade controlrespecto

delsoportede pivote,luegorepitalos pasospreviosparavolver

a coJocarenposici6nla otrapalancade controlen aproximada-

mentela mismaposicbn.

5. Consultelas instruccionesparael ajustefinalde las palancasen

la Secci6nde Mantenimientoy Ajustesbajoel titulo"Ajustede las

palancasde controldetransmisbn".

Instalaci6n del cable de la baterias

Lospostesde la bateria,terminalesy accesoriosrelacionados

contienenplomoy compuestosquimicos,conocidosporel Estadode

Californiaquecausanc_.ncery da_osenla reproducci6n.L_.veselas

_manosdespu_sde a manpuac 6n.

AI conectarsecablesde bateria,siempreconectarlos terminales

positivo(rojo)de alambrea su terminalen primerlugar,seguidopor

el negativo(Negro)alambre.

Porrazonesdeenvio,tantoloscablesde la bateriade tu equipo

puedehabersido desconectadodela izquierdade las terminalesen la

f_.brica.Paraconectarloscablesdela bateria,hagaIosiguiente:

NOTA:Elbornepositivode labateriaest,.marcadocomoPos(+).El

bornenegativode la bateriaest,.marcadocomoNeg (-).

NOTA:Siel cablede bateriapositivoya est,.conectado,vaya

directamenteal paso2

1. Retirelacubiertade pi_.stico,si est,.presente,desdela terminal

de la bateriapositivoy adjuntarel cablerojoa laterminalde

labateriapositivo(+)con el tornilloy latuercahexagonal.Ver

Figura.

Figura5

2. Retirelacubiertade pl_.stico,si est,.presente,a partirde la

negativaterminalde la bateriay conectarelcable negroa la

terminalde labaterianegativo(-) con eltornilloy latuerca

hexagonal.VerFigura5.

3. Coloqueel cauchorojode arranqueen laterminalde labateria

positivoparaayudara protegerde la corrosi6n.

NOTA:Sila bateriase poneenfuncionamientodespu_sdela fecha

indicadaen su partesuperioro al costadode la misma,c_.rguela

siguiendolas instruccionesdela secci6nMantenimientoy Ajustesde

estemanualantesdeoperarel tractor.

Bajo la cubierta del canal de descarga del deflector Ajuste de las ruedas de calibraci6n

No utilicenuncalacubiertadela cortadorasinel deflectordelcanal

instaladoyen posici6nbaja.

Compruebelaplataformade corteparaunatraba deseguridad(con

etiqueta),quepuedeser la celebraci6nel deflectorhaciaarribapara

su envb. Si unaparatoest,.presente,debeserremovidoantesde

laoperaci6ndeltractor.Sosteniendoel deflectortotalmentehacia

arriba,retireeldispositivode retenci6n,sujet_.ndolay girandohaciala

derecha.Bajeel deflector.Wase la Figura6.

Figura6

Verificaci6n de Presi6n de los Neumaticos

No infiardemasiadolosneum_.ticos.Revisarel lateraldelos

neum_.ticosde psi m_.xima.Presi6nde los neum_.ticosdebedar la

mismaen todomomento.

Los neum_.ticosde sutractorpuedeserinfladaenexcesoparasu

transporte.Reducirlapresi6ndelos neum_.ticosantesdeoperarel

tractor.Revisarel lateraldelos neum_.ticosdepsi m_.xima.

Mantengalas manosy piesdedistanciadela aberturadedescarga

de laplataformadecorte.

NOTA: Las ruedasdecalibraci6nla cubiertason unafunci6nanti-

cuerode lacubiertay noest_.ndise_adosparasoportarelpesode la

plataformade corte.

Laplataforrnade cortede alturadecortese puedeajustaren cual-

quierade las seisposicionesde alturacon manejareltractorcubierta

ascensor.Laalturade la cubiertavandesde 1-1/2"a 4". Elindicador

de posici6ndela ruedade cubiertadebeserde aproxirnadamente

1/4"a 1/2" pot encimadel suelocuandola cubiertase encuentraenel

ajustede la alturadeseada.

Usandola manijade elevaci6n,ajustede lacubiertaenel ajustede la

alturadeseada,a continuaci6n,cornprobarladistanciade la ruedade

calibredesdeel suelo.Sies necesarioajustardela siguienternanera:

1. Comprobarvisualmenteladistanciaentrela ruedadelanterade

calibrey el suelo.Sila ruedaindicadorest,.cercao tocandoel

suelo,debeser levantado.Si haym_.sde 1/2"potencimadel

suelo,debereducirse.

2. Retirelatuercadefijaci6nbridade sujeci6nde la ruedadelantera

pernoindicadorde hombroa lacubierta.Retirela rueday el perno

indicadorde hombro.Refi_rasea laFigura7.

:b._....._ Pernodel Hombro

Medidor de la rueda

....... Medidor de

/_'f ruedas orificios

/' del soporte |nclice

/Brida de la

tuerca de

bloqueo

Figura7

3. Inserte el perno en el hombro uno de los cuatro agujeros de

indice en el grupo de calibre de la rueda delantera que le dar_

la rueda de calibre de 1/4" a 1/2" con la puesta a tierra y con la

tuerca de la brida.

4. Tenga en cuenta el agujero indice de la rueda acaba de ajustar,

y ajustar la rueda trasera de calibre en los agujeros indice

respectivo de la escuadra calibre otra rueda en la cubierta.

Ajuste del asiento del operador

Paraajustarla posici6ndel asiento,firelohaciaarribay sostengala

palancadeajustedel asiento.Desliceel asientohaciaadelanteo

haciaatr_.sa la posici6ndeseada;luegosueltela palancadeajuste.

AsegOresedeque elasientoest_fijo ensu posici6nantesde operarel

tractor.VealaFigura8.

Figura8

GASOLINA Y ACEITE

Recomendaciones de combustible

Usodela gasolinadeautornoci6n(gasolinasin plornoo de bajoplorno

pararninirnizarlos dep6sitosdela c_.rnaradecornbusti6n)con un

rninirnode87 octanos.Gasolinacon hastaun 10%deetanolo 15%de

MTBE(rnetilter-butil_ter)se puedeutilizar.Nuncauseuna rnezclade

aceite/gasolinao sucio.Evitarqueentresuciedad,polvooaguaen el

tanquede combustible.NO usegasolinaE85.

• Abastecersede combustibleen un_.reabienventiladay con el

motorparado.Nofumeniperrnitallamaso chispasenel _.rea

dondese Ilenaeldep6sitodel motoro dondela gasolinaes

alrnacenada.

• No Ilenedernasiadoel tanquede combustible.Despuesde

repostar,aseg_resede queeltap6ndel dep6sitoest,. bien

cerraday con seguridad.

• Tengacuidadode noderrarnarcombustibleal repostar.Vapor

derrarnadocombustibleo puedeinfiarnarse.Sise derrarna

combustible,asegQresede quela zonaest_secaantesde

arrancarel motor.

• Eviteel contactorepetidoo prolongadocon la pielo la inhalaci6n

delvapor.

A_adiendo combustible

Tengarnuchocuidadoal rnanipularlagasolina.Lagasolinaes

altarnenteinflarnabley susvaporesson explosivos.NuncaIlenar

el interiordeltractoro cuandoel motorest,.calienteoen rnarcha.

Apagarloscigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde ignici6n.

1. AsegQresede motoral airelibreyen un_.reabienventilada.

2. Lirnpieel_.reaalrededordelatapadeIlenadode combustibley

retirareltap6ndeIlenadodecombustible.

3. Elusode unrecipienteparagasolinaautorizadosrojos,a_adir

pocoa pocodecombustible,teniendocuidadode evitarquese

derrarne.

4. Llenarel tanquehastaqueelcombustibleIleguea laparteinferior

delcuellodeldep6sitodecombustible.

5. Vuelvaa colocarlatapade combustibley aprietebien.Lirnpielos 79

derrarnesdecombustibleantesdearrancarel motor.Si sederrarna

combustibleNOarranqueel motor.MuevatractorfueradelAreade

derrarne.Evitarla creaci6nde cualquierfuentedeignici6nhasta

quelosvaporesdecombustiblese banido.

El control y la adici6n de aceite

Sutractorseenviacon aceiteenel motor.Sinembargo,debecornpro-

Cornpruebesiernpreel nivelde aceiteantesde cadauso cornose

indicaen la secci6nServicioy Mantenirniento.A_adiraceitesi es

_necesaro. E no hacero puederesutar en seros da_osa su motor.

1. Coloqueel tractorcortac_spedenunasuperficieplanay

nivelada.

2. Retireeltap6nde Ilenado/varillade rnedici6ny Lirnpiela varilla.

Wase la Figura9.

Ii:l 4

Figura9

3. Insertela tapa/varillade rnedici6nen el cuellodeIlenadode

aceite,peronometerla patapulg

4. Retireeltap6nde Ilenado/varillade rnedici6n.Siel nivelest,.

bajo,agreguelentarnenteelaceitehastael nivelde aceite

registraentre FULLy ADD,la Figura8.

NOTA:No Ileneen exceso.Sobrellenadodeaceitepuedecausar

el tabaquisrno,problernasde arranque,o unachispaincrustaciones

enchufe.

5. Vuelvaa colocary aprietelatapa/varillaconfirrnezaantesde

arrancarel motor.

NOTA:NOperrnitaqueel niveldeaceitecaigapordebajode la rnarca

de TDAen lavarilla.SiIo hace,puederesultaren rnalfuncionarniento

del equipoo da_os.

NOTA:Paracarnbiarelaceiteensu motor,consultelasecci6nde

Servicioy Mantenirnientodeeste manual.

Posicionamiento Manija de I I

de la altura de la elevaci6n de

plataforma la plataforma

Del acelerador

Qstran(

Medidor horario/

Panel indicador

Palancade Palancade

controlde controlde

transmisi6n transmisi6n

izquierda derecha

Interrupter de

.potencia de arranque

Interrupter de

encendido

Palanca de ajuste del asiento

Tap6ndel tanque

de combustible

Bandeja de

almacenamiento

Figura10

Ahoraqueha configuradosu tractor,es irnportantefarniliarizarsecon MANIJA DE ELEVACION DE LA PLATAFORMA

los controlesy caracteristicas.Refi_rasea la Figura10.

NOTE: Lasreferenciasa la izquierda,derecha,y la parte posterior

indicanque laposici6nenel tractorhaciaadelanternientrasse est,.

sentadoen el asientodel operador.

POSICIONAMIENTO DE LA ALTURA DE LA

PLATAFORNIA

El posicionarnientodela alturade la plataforrnaconsisteen

seisrnuescasde posici6nubicadasen lapartedelantera

delmarcodel asiento,delladoderecho.Cadarnuesca

correspondea 1/2"devariaci6nen la posici6nde la altura

de laplataforrnadesde 1-1/2"en larnuescarn_.sbajahasta4

pulgadasenla rnuescarn_.salta.

Larnanijade elevaci6ndela plataforrnaseencuentraadelantedel

marcodelasiento,delladoderecho,y se utilizaparalevantary bajarla

plataforrnade lacortadora.

Tirede larnanijahaciala izquierdaparasacarladela rnuescay ernpuje

haciaabajoparabajarlaplataforrnao haciaarribaparalevantarla.Cu-

andoalcancelaalturadeseada,rnuevala rnanijadeelevaci6nhaciala

derechaparaqueencajetotalrnenteen larnuescade posicionarniento.

PORTACUBETA

Laportacubetaest,.ubicadahacialapartetraserade la consoladel

ladoderecho,a laderechadel asientodeloperador.

BANDEJA DE ALIVlACENAMIENTO

Labandejade alrnacenarnientoest,.ubicadaen la parteposteriorde

la consoladelladoderecho.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanTillersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsinstitute(ANSi)

PALANCAS DE CONTROL DE TRANSMISI6N

LADO DERECHO Y LADO IZQUIERDO

Las palancasdecontroldelLADODERECHOy del LADOIZQUI-

ERDOse encuentrana cada ladodel asientodel operador.Estas

palancasabisagradasgiranhaciaafuera,haciael espacioabierto,

paraperrnitiral operadorsentarseen el asientodel tractoro de-

scenderdelrnisrno.Las palancasdebenestartotalrnenteabiertasyen

posici6nneutralparaarrancarel motordeltractor.

Cadapalancacontrolalatransrnisi6nrespectivadel ladoderechoo

delladoizquierdo.Enconsecuencia,estas palancascontrolantodos

los rnovirnientosdel tractor.Laconducci6ndeltractory la realizaci6n

dernaniobrascon estaspalancasde controldifierenrnuchode las

funcionesrespectivasdelos tractoresconvencionales,yes necesario

practicarparapoderdorninarlasrnisrnas.Consultela Secci6n

Funcionarnientoparaobtenerinstruccionessobreel uso delas

palancasde control.

INTERRUPTOR DE 6 $.I.ART

ENCENDIDO RUN

Elinterruptorde encendidoest& I

ubicadoen laconsoladel lado

derecho,a la derechadelasientodel $110P

operador.Elinterruptorde encendido

tienetresposiciones.

STOP_ -- Seapaganel motory elsisternael_ctrico

RUN_ = Seactivael sisternael_ctricodeltractor.

START_ = El motordearranqueenciendeel motor.Sueltela Nave

apenasarrancael motor.

NOTA:Paraevitarel arranqueaccidentaly/o ladescargadela

baterfa,quitela Navedel interruptordeencendidocuandoel tractorno

se encuentraen uso.

INTERRUPTOR DE LA POTENCIA

DE ARRANQUE (PTO) PT0

Elinterruptordelapotenciadearranque(PTO) _, T

est_ubicadoen laconsoladelladoderecho,a la _

derechade[asientodeloperador. ML.J

Elinterruptorde lapotenciadearranque(PTO)

hacefuncionarel ernbragueel_ctricode potencia

dearranque(PTO)rnontadoen labasedel cigQe_al 0 ='1

delmotor.Tire dela perilladel interruptorhacia

arribaparaengancharel ernbraguedela potencia _

dearranque(PTO),o ernpujelaperiNahaciaabajo

paradesengancharel ernbrague.

AIarrancarel motor,el interruptordela potenciade arranque(PTO)

debeestaren posici6n"desenganchada".

LAS BARRAS DE DERIVACION DE

TRANSMISI6N

Las barrasde derivaci6ndetransrnisi6n(unaparacada transrnisi6n

dela RHy LH) seencuentranpordebajode la plataforrnamarco,justo

dentrodecada ruedatrasera.

Cuandose activa,las dos barrasde abrirunby-passen latransrnisi6n

hidrost_.tica,queperrnitequeeltractorparaser ernpujadodistancias

cortascon la rnano.Consultela secci6nde la Asarnbleaparaobtener

instruccionessobreeluso de lafunci6nde bypass.

Nuncaremolquedesutractor.Remolquedeltractorcon lasruedas

traserasenel suelopuedecausargravesdaSosalas transrnisiones.

PALANCA DE AJUSTE DEL ASIENTO

Lapalancade ajustedelasientoest&ubicadadebajodel asiento,

adelantea la izquierda.Lapalancaperrniteel ajustedel asientodel

operador,haciaadelanteo haciaatr_.s.Consultela Secci6nServicio

y Mantenirnientoparaobtenerinstruccionessobreelajustede la

posici6ndelasiento.

TAPON DEL TANQUE DE COMBUSTIBLE

Eltap6ndeldep6sitodecombustibleest&ubicadocercade laparte

mediade laconsoladel ladoizquierdo.Gireel tap6naproxirnada-

mente1/4de vueltay tire haciaarribaparaextraerlo.Eltap6ndel

combustibleest,.arnarradoal tractorparairnpedirquese pierda.No

intenteretirarel tap6ndeltractor.

Empujeeltap6nhaciaabajosobreelcuellode Ilenadodeldep6sitode

combustibley gfreloaproximadamente1/4de vueltaen el sentidode

lasagujasdel relojparaajustarlo.Siernprevuelvaa colocarel tap6n

de maneraseguraen el dep6sitode combustibleluegodequitarlo.

NNuncarealicela recargade combustibleen eldep6sitosi el

motorest,.en funcionarniento.Si el motorest,.calienteporhaber

funcionadohastahacepoco,d_jeloenfriarvariosrninutosantesde

cargarcombustible.Lagasolinaes muyinflamabley podrfasalpicar

el motory causarunincendio.

MEDIDOR HORARIO/PANEL

INDICADOR

Thehourmeter/indicatorpanelis locatedonthe

LHconsoletotheleftoftheoperator'sseat.

Caracterfsticas del medidor

horatio

Elmedidorhorarioregistralas horasqueel

tractorhafuncionadoenel visordigital(dfgito

rn_.scercanoa lasd_cirnasde hora)..

NOTA:Elcontadordehorasse activacuandoel interruptorde

encendidoen laposici6nRUN_. Mantengaunregistrodelas horas

realesde operaci6nparaasegurarquetodoslos procedirnientos

de mantenirnientose reaNzande acuerdoalas instruccionesen la

secci6nde Serviciosy Mantenimientode estemanual.

Cuandosegira la Navea la posici6nRUN_, la luz indicadorade la

bateriabrevementeseenciendey elvoltajedela baterfase ilumina

brevernente.La pantallacarnbiaalas horasacurnuladas.

Elmonitordelindicadortambi_nle recuerdaal operadorlosintervalosde

rnantenirnientoparaelcarnbiodeaceitedelmotor.Lapantalladecristal

Ifquidoparpadeaalternativamente,"CHG"(cambio),"011"(aceite)y las

horasregistradasdurantecincominutos,cada50horasdeoperaci6n

registradas.Elintervalodernantenimientoduradoshoras(entre50-52,

100-102,150-152,etc.)LapantalladecristalIfquidotambi_nparpadea

segOnsedescribem_.sarriba,durantecincominutos,cadavezqueel

motordeltractorseenciendeduranteelintervalodemantenirniento.

RespetelosintervalosentrecadacarnbiodeaceitesegOnseindicaenel

manualdelmotor.

Caracteristicas del panel indicador

Indicadorde bateria

Seenciendey el voltajede la bateriase rnuestrabrevernentecuando

el interruptorde encendidosegiraa la posici6nRUN_.

Enciendeparaindicarel voltajede labateriahacaido pordebajo

de 11.5(0.5/-1.0)voltios,y latensi6nse rnuestraen elcontadorde

horas.Si esteindicadory la pantallavienenen plenofuncionarniento,

cornprobarla bateriay sisternadecarga delas posiblescausasy/o

Ilarneal 1-800-659-5917paraprograrnarel serviciode inspecci6nde

piezasdetractory Reparaci6nde Sears.

Indicador de presi6n de aceite (Si el motor estuviera equipado con}

EstaI&rnparadeadvertenciaindicabajapresi6ndeaceitedel motor.

Siel indicadorse enciendecuandoelmotorest,.en rnarcha,detener

el motorinrnediatarnentey reviselasposiblescausas.No haga

funcionarel motorrnientrasesteindicadorest_ilurninado.Llarneal

1-800-659-5917paraprograrnarel serviciode SearsParts& Repair.

NOTA:Elindicadordepresi6ndeaceitese ilurninencuandoel

interruptordeencendidoest,.enla posici6nRUN_), perose debe

apagarcuandose arrancael motor.

Indicador de potencia de arranque (PTO) enganchada

Esteindicadorse ilurninacuandoel interruptorde laTDFse tira hacia

arribaen la posici6nENGANCHADOy el interruptorde encendido

a la posici6nSTART_. Cornprobaresteindicadorsi el motorno

arrancacon el interruptorde encendidoen la posici6nSTART

.Sies necesario,moverel interruptordela PTOa la posici6nde

DESENGANCHE.

Inclicador de freno de mane enganchado

Esteindicadorse ilurninacuandoel frenode estacionarnientose

encuentraen laposici6nde DESENGANCHEy el interruptorde

encendidoa laposici6nSTART_. Cornprobaresteindicadorsi

el motornoarrancacon el interruptordeencendidoen laposici6n

START_. Sies necesario,moverelfrenode estacionarnientoa la

posici6nde ENGANCHADO.

Esteindicadortarnbi_nse ilurninacuandoel interruptordeencendido

a la posici6nSTART_ y la hurnedadrelativay /o LHpalancasde

accionarnientode controlse encuentranenunaposici6ndistintade

latotalidaden laposici6nneutral.Muevalas palancasdecontrol

totalrnentehaciaelexterior.

CONTROL DEL REGULADOR/CEBADI

Elacelerador/estranguladorse encuentraen laconsola

de LHa la izquierdadel asientodel operador.Cuandose

estableceenunaposici6ndeterrninada,unavelocidadde

motoruniforrnese rnantendr_..

Ernpujeel acelerador/estranguladorpalancahaciaariel-

anteparaaurnentarla velocidaddelmotor.Eltractorest,.

dise_adoparafuncionarconel acelerador/estrangulador

en laposici6nFAST_ cuandoel tractorse conducey la

plataforrnade corteenganchado.

Tirede la rnariposa/atr_.sestranguladorrnanejarpara

disrninuirla velocidaddel motor.

AIarrancarel motor,ernpujela palancadecontrol

cornpletarnentehaciadelanteen laposici6nde CHOKE!'°.1.

Despu_sdeiniciarel calentarnientoy el motor,rnuevala palancade

controlhaciaatr_.shastaquesientaque pasarel retchde ahogarse.

PALANCA DE ENGANCHE DEL FRENO DE

MANO

Lapalancade enganchedel frenodernanoest,.ubicada

haciaadelante/ala izquierdadel marcodelasiento,y se la

usa paracolocarelfreno dernano.

Tire de lapalancatotalrnentehaciaarribay a la izquierda;

luegob_.jeladentrodela ranuracorta"J"paracolocarel

freno.

Tire de lapalancahaciaarribaparasacarlade la ranura

"J",y haciala derecha;luegob_.jelacornpletarnentepara

desengancharel frenodernano.

NOTA:Si las palancasde controldetransrnisi6ndellado

izquierdoy del ladoderechonoest_.ntotalrnenteabiertas

en posici6nneutralal engancharel frenode rnano,el motor

se detiene.Elfrenode rnanose debecolocaren posici6n

enganchadoal arrancarel motordeltractor.

SEGURIDAD GENERAL

•RECIBALASINSTRUCCIONES-Leaestemanualdel operador

en su totalidad.Aprendaa operarestarn_.quinaCONSEGURI-

DAD.No se arriesguea quedarexpuestoa LESIONESoa la

MUERTE.Solarnentese debeperrnitiroperarestetractora

quienesse hayanfarniliarizadoa rondocon el usodel rnisrno.

• Antesde arrancarel motoro de ernpezara operar,farniliaricese

con los controles.El operadordebeestaren elasientodel

operador.Elinterruptordela potenciadearranque(PTO)debe

estaren posici6ndesenganchada,elfreno dernanoenganchado

y las palancasdecontroldetransrnisi6ndelladoderechoy del

ladoizquierdototalrnentehaciaafuera,enposici6nneutral.

• Mantengatodoslos protectoresen su lugar.Guardedistanciade

las partesrn6viles.

• iNO SE PERMITETRASLADARPERSONASEN ELTRACTOR!

Mantengaa todaslas personasy lasrnascotasa unadistancia

segurade larn_.quina.Siernpremirehaciaatr_.sy haciaabajoa

arnbosladosdel tractorantesdedesplazarsernarchaatr_.s.

• NOorienteladescargadela cortadorahaciala gente.

• EnIoposibleevitelas pendientes.Nuncaopereen pendientes

rnayoresde 15°. Laspendientescon mayorinclinaci6npresentan

condicionesdeoperaci6npeligrosas.Los tractorespueden

voltearse.

• Antesde dejarelasientodel operador:Desconectelapotenciade

arranque(PTO),rnuevalas palancasde controldetransrnisi6n

del ladoderechoy del ladoizquierdototalrnentehaciaafueraen

posici6nneutral,engancheelfrenode rnano,apagueel motory

quite laIlavedeencendido.Antesde realizarel rnantenirnientoo

la lirnpiezade la rn_.quina,esperehastaquecesetotalrnenteel

rnovirniento.

• Operelas palancasdecontroldetransrnisi6ndeforrnaparejay

eviterealizarrnovirnientosbruscoscon las rnisrnasal arrancary

detenerse.Sujetebienlas palancasde control.

• Seacuidadosoal operarcercade rutas.Detengaelmovirniento

del tractory esperea quepasenlos vehiculosantesdeoperara

Io largodela ruta.

• Nohagafuncionarel tractorsin laplataforrnade lacortadora.Si

se quita la plataforrnavaria elequilibriodeltractory _stepodria

voltearse.

• Eviteoperaren superficiesdetracci6ninestables;tengaextrema

precauci6nsi la superflciees resbaladiza.

• Reduzcalavelocidadantesdegirary det_ngasecompletamente

encualquiermaniobradegirocero.

•No detenganiestacioneel tractorsobrematerialescombustibles

talescomepasteu hojassecas,desechos,etc.

• No Ileneel tanquedecombustibleconel motoren funciona-

mientoo si el mismoest,.caliente.Dejeenfriarel motorvaries

minutesantesde la recargadecombustible.Aprieteeltap6nde

combustiblecon firmeza

ANTES DE HACER FUNClONAR EL TRACTOR

Beforeyou operatethe tractor,studythis manualcarefullyto

familiarizeyourselfwiththe operationof allthe instrumentsand

controls.Ithas beenpreparedto helpyouoperateand maintain

yourtractorefficiently.

• Thisengineis certifiedto operateonlyon clean,fresh,unleaded

regulargasoline.For bestresults,fill thefuel tankwithonlyclean,

fresh,unleadedgasolinewitha pumpstickeroctaneratingof 87

orhigher.

• Unleadedgasolineis recommendedbecauseit leavesless

combustionchamberdepositsand reducesharmfulexhaust

emissions.Leadedgasolineis not recommendedand mustnotbe

usedwhereexhaustemissionsareregulated.

NOTA:Compregasolinaen pequeSascantidades.No utilicegasolina

sobrantede latemporadaanterior,paraminimizarlosdep6sitosde

gomaenel sistemadecombustible.

• Elgasohol(hasta10%dealcoholetilico,90%de gasolinasin

plomopervolumen)es un combustibleaprobado.

• El_ter metilicoterciario-butilico(MTBE)y Insmezclasde

gasolinasin plomo(hastaun m_.ximode 15%de MTBEper

volumen)son combustiblesaprobados.Nose apruebael use de

otrasmezclasdegasolina/eter.

• Reviseel niveldeaceitedelmotor.

• Limpieelfiltrodeaire si es necesario.

• Controlela presi6nde infladodelos neum_.ticos.

• Ajusteel asientoparala mayorcornodidaddeloperador,para

unaadecuadavisibilidady paramantenerel controlcompletedel

tractor.

SISTEIVlA DE BLOQUEO DE SEGURIDAD

EstetractorestAequipadocon un sistemade bloqueode seguridad

paralaproteccidndeloperador.Siel sistemade bloqueofunciona

rnal,nohacerfuncionarel tractor.Llameal 1-800-659-5917para

programarel serviciodeSearsParts& Repair.

• Elsistemade bloqueode seguridadevitaqueel motorintente

arrancaro arranquea menosquese rnuevanInspalancasde

controldetransmisidndel ladederechoy delladeizquierdo

totalmentehaciaafueraen posici6nneutral,se engancheel freno

maney se desenganchela potenciadearranque(PTO).

• Paraevitarunmovimientobruscoaldesengancharel frenode

mane,el sistemade bloqueode seguridadapagael motorsi las

palancasde controldetransmisi6ndel ladederechoy/odel lade

izquierdose muevena unaposici6ndistintade latotalmente

neutralcon el frenodemaneenganchado.

• Siel operadorabandonasu asientoantesdecolocarel frenode

mane,el sistemadebloqueode seguridadapagael motor.

• Siel operadorabandonasu asientocon la potenciadearranque

(PTO)enganchada,seencuentreo nocolocadoel frenode

mane,el sistemadebloqueode seguridadapagael motor.

NOTA:Elinterrupterdela potenciadearranque(PTO)sedebemover

a la posici6n"OFF"(apagado)paravelveta arrancar