Craftsman EZ3 917.256522 User manual

MODEL NUMBER 917=256522 t
OWNER'S MANUAL
®
oAssembly
Operation
•Customer Responsibilities
•Service and Adjustments
•Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH.
i, GENERAL OPERATION
. Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual
and on the machine before starting.
° Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, tooperate the machine.
° Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
° Be sure thearea isclear ofother people before mowing, Stop
machine if anyone enters the area
° Never carry passengers.
° Do notmew in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while backing.,
• Be aware of the mower dischargedirection and do not point
it at anyone, Do not operate the mower without either the
entire grass catcher or the guard in place.
• Slow down before tuming_
° Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off
blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting_
•Tum off blades when not mowing
o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute..
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial lighL
°Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
° Use extra care when loading or' unloading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
il. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major-factor related to loss-of-control and
tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death_
All slopes require extra caution, If you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO:
. Mow up and down slopes, not across.
. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
=Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine_ Taftgrass can hide obstacles.
,, Use slow speed, Choose a low gear so that you wilt not have
to stop or shift while on theslope°
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.,
° Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine..
. Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction,
•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope° If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowlystraight downthe
slope.
DO NOT:
•Donot turn onslopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible,
°Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
mower could suddenly turnover if a wheel isover the edge
of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in,
°Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
°Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot onthe
ground
•Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
i11,CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children_ Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children wilt remain where you last saw them.
°Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible aduIL
° Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
°Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children_
•Never carry children. They may fail off and be seriously
injured or-interfere with safe machine operation_
,, Never' allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
°Use extracare inhandlinggasoline andother fuels_They are
flammable and vapors are explosive
Use onlyan approved container
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not
smoke,
Never refuel the machine indoors
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such asawater heater,
= Never run a machine inside a closed area.
°Keep nutsand bolts, especially blade attachmentbolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition.
°Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
° Keep machine free ofgrass,leaves, or other debris build-up_
Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an obiect,
Repair, if necessary, before restarting°
°Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running
• Grasscatcher componentsare subjecttowear, damage, and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-
essary.
•Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the bEade(s)or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
•Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as
required.
_Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!H BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
•- tlill it ,:
.............. CAUTION: Aiways'"d'isconnect spark plug ' '
wire and place wire where itcannot contact
spark PlUg in order to prevent accidental
starting when settlng up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
&WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains cfiemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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cO GI ATLAT P':", ,.... g IONS on your urch'_.se of a; Seai's
Tractor, ;it has been designed, engineered and manufac-
tured ;to gi;_e _,ou the best possible dependability and
performance. :,.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authodzed
,Service Center/Department,, We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair
this tractor,
=lease read and retain this manual, The instructions will
"enable you to as,_emble and maintain your tractor properly.
_ ,Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
ON A ,PLATE UNDER THE SEAT, . ; ; ".
YOLIISI_OIJLD REcoRD BQT. SERIAL NUMBER A,ND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE PLACE
FORFUTURE REFERENCE, .i
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
ASears Maintenance Agreement isavailable on thisprod;
LlCt. )ntact your nearest Sears sterefor details. '
=. Follow the mstruct=ons under "Customer Respons_b_lt-
,_ ii .
'!ties and, Storage sections of this owner s manual.
'W_,RNING: This tractor iS equipped with an internal
Combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's,exhaust system is equipped
HORSEPOWER: 15,5 .
GAS(_LJNE CAPACITY 1o25 QUARTS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SFISG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 30 PINTS
_GROONDsP'EED '(MPHii ;;_._:FORW,_t_I_:
3rd
4th
.... '. 5th
.' 6th
.REVERSE:
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI
,, REAR: I0 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
,'''_" 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25
MIN CCA: 190
, .... , .: , ...,, CASE SIZE: UIR
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM
(GAP: ,030"), STD361458 :
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: , ,005" ._°007"
:_': ..... .iEXHAUST; .009 I'.,o011"
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1J
1o4
2.3
3.5
4.5
5.7
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(if be maintained :!
_;in :_rking orde_: bythe operator, "._f
• in the ,state of california the ab'ove "is required by law "=,
(Section 4442 of the Cal fornia Public Resources Code) .... .
Otherstates may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on _;";
federal lands., A spark arrester for the muffler is available ..
through you_: nearestSears Authorized Service Center/
.Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)o
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY oN CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according
to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
wori_nanship_
This Warranty does notcover:
• Expendable items whichbecome wom during normaluse, such as blades, spark plugslair cleaners, belts, etc.
•Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects,such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
•Repairsnecessary because of operatorabuse, negligence, improperstorage or accident or the failure to maintain the
equlpmenta,ccordingto theinstructions containedin the owrier's manual, '
•Riding equipment used forcommercial or renta! purposes.
.... LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
rninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any batter,i inctudedwith this riding equipment proves defective in material or
workmanship arid our_testingdetermines the batte_;;wiHnot holda charge, Sears will reptacethe battery at no chargeo
IN-HOME WARRANTY' SERVICE ON YOUR .CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEARESTSERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO
".,'OURNEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAfLABLE AFTER 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.)THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY
WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES,
Th!s Warranty gives you specific lega! rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state,
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATESI IL 60!79

:_ ",_': _'_'_ _i¸ _ :. L : :_ '_!_ TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY,RULES ............................................................ 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................... :.......,...L..; 3
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19
WARRANTY .................................................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4
INDEX ............................ ;............................................... 4
TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ................................ _......... 5
ASSEMBLY ............................................. .................. 7-9
INDEX
:._:: _,-',_;;. Acce_ones;.._.4**r,,_.;._,_) .......... ;........ J,.,_!.,,5
v'!. :. Carburetoro.................................. 25
;_"'M6wer_
"': " Front-To-Back ........................ 21
iSide-To-Side ..................... ;..o.21
.... -i:Throttle Control Cable....; ............ 24
•_AirFiti_i;Engine.......!........................:o.18
; AirScreen, Engine • ........................ 18
:A_sembly ........................................... 7-9
B
Battery:
Charging ................... ; ................. 7-8
'_Cleaning...............................;........ 17
,OPERATION .......................................................... 10-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-25
STORAGE ................................................................... 26
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 27-28
REPAIR PARTS -TRACTOR ................................ 30-47
REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 48-53
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................. BACK PAGE
Widng Diagram .............. ;L,.:....... 30
Engine',
Air Rlter..,.._ .........;....................... ! 8
Air Screen ................................... 18
Cooling Fins, Engtne '.................... 18
Oil Chdng_ .L.,_,.,. ..... =,o_..L.o._..... 17
Oil Level ......;.......................... 13,17
Oil Type .................. ;.................... 17
Preparation .................................. 13
Repair Pads ,.,,_...................... 48-53
Staffing.......................................... 14
Storage ....................................... 26
O
Oil:.;Cold Weather C0ndition_ ....... 13,1
Engine ................................... ............ t7
Storage .............................................26
Operation ......,_._........................... 11-t4
Operating Mower ........................ _...... 13
Options_
Accessories._, ............................... 5
,Spark Attester ........................... 3,40
P
Parking Brake ............................... t 1-12
Pads Bag .......i...................................... 6
Pads, Replacement/Repair ............30-47
Product Specifications .......................... 3
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..C6nnecting......_;........................ ,7-8 F r_'r if I " ,f_: '_
'?:".:',; .i.__r:.,!_Sta_ingwithW_ak Batte_, ,.#_;,_,23, :: .; _Flltem: .......• _,:,-:i.' ':'.:;':':_,::%_ ;' "','L /'•,, ,',", R_airP,a_s _'`' -_," ".." 30-47 :,i_:!
,:,,,,_............:_trnlnals .............. ......._.,:.,_......... i_.,, .......-,Fue!_.,,.._.,,_............................. ,.... 19, ......_.,..k.,_,.._^._,._., ,, ,,, ,, ;, _ _......
• '. ,Hemova_tHeplacemem..... ,.-.: zz Storage .......... _:........................... .'_ * R;-,.^ ' 22
Removal/Replacement,: ......;,. 22
Blade:
Sharpening ................................... 16
Replacement ............................ L., 16
Brake Adjustment ..........................;......22
C
Carburetor Adjustment ....................... 25
Controls, Tractor .................................. 11
Customer Responsibilities .............. 15-19
Engine:
Air Filter .........................................18
Air Screen, Engine ..........:.........t8
Battery ..........................................17
Cooling Fins, Engine............ L; !8
Engine Oil ........;....................... 17
:" Fuel Filter................................ 19
'Spark Plugs............... _,_........_..19
TractoP.
•Blades ..,,._........................ ; 16
LubricationChad ................ _.... 15
M&intenance Schedule ......._;_'.15
Tire Care ......................... 8,16,23
Cutting Height, Mower ....................... 12
G
Gauge Wheels ................... :................. 8
H
Hood Removal/Installation ............... 24
L
LevelingMower Deck .......... ,.o..,.:_.;_,..21
LubricationChert ........................._............15
M'
Maintenance Schedule ........................15
Mower:
Adjustment, Front-to-Back .......... 21
Adjustment, Side:to-Side ...........:..21
Blade ShaqDentng.;........:,.:.,.. .... 16
Blade ReplacemenL .........o.,o"....... t6
Cutting Height .:._...........:";°':;i--; 12
installation; ...............:..;........_.......20
Operation :..................................... 13
Removal: ............... ;...... :......_...._.,.20
Mowing Tips.::..: ........ ::o;.................. :. 14
Muffler ..,; ................. :......................... 19
Spark Arrester ........................ o.3,40
Mulcher Plate ...................................... ;9
4
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Fuse _......................... ........................... 24
Hood Removal/!nstallation ......... 24
Motion Drive Belt
Removal/Replacement ........... 22
Mower Blade Drive Belt
Removal/Replacement .......... 22
Mower Adjustment:
Front-to;Back ........................... 2!
Side-to-Side ........................... 21
Mower Installation ....................... 20
Mower Removal ............... _.......... 20
Tire Care .............................. 8,t 6,23
Slope Guide Sheet ............. ;................55
Spark Plugs ...........•.................................t9
Specifications ,_;.......,...................................3
Sta_ing the Engine 13-14
Steet'ing Wheel ........ _ ....................... :" "_ "7,23
Stopping the Tractor ........................... 12
Storage ::,.:._-.;.............i...................:...... 26
T
Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ..:,..24
Tires ..... .......................................;,o8,t6,23
Trouble Shooting Chad ....................27-28
Tran§axle Repair Parts ................. 46-47
W
Warranty o:..;................................... ;,.......... 3
Wiring Diagram ............................. ;......30
Wirin'g Schemaiic :.......;_._.:..,':.o:.......... :29
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AIR RLTER BLADES BELTS 1
::_',!.i,_vattachlngand detaching.' ' ''' "
"t i#44 _ : %_"_ " ; _' : r _" #r
. _: i,AERATORpI_0motes deep root growth for a healthy lawn,. Ta-
.i.! !.. pered 2_tnch steel spikes mounted on 10- nch diameter discs
:',' i:. [hunctijre h0}es In"s0il at close intervals to let'molsture soak In.
"Steel Weigli|'tray for increased penetration. ' "
............ ! i youcollectgrassp ngs,andleaves a
:'- :nearer looking _awno _w0 vermanex containers hold
.in these attachments;(: . Contact i
;ssorlesandattachments your tractor, .''_ _,.:, : .". '" ,: _;
do not 'requi'readditional hitchesorconversi0n kits,(those that do are
:SNOW BLADE for snoW:_
,an'd _re !design'ed for easy
,lowers
ievers_ble scraper
bar_ .i_0r rear drawbar
FRONT NOSE ROLLER cantersin front of mower deck tOreduce
Chances of %calping" on uneven terrain°
GANG HITCH letsyoutow2 or;3pull:behindattachments atonce,
Suchas sweepers, dethatchers., aerators (not for use with rollers,
cartslot other heavy attachments)°
GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce
Chancesof"scalping" on uneven terrain° For mowerdecks notso
equ!ppedo
MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens Soil and flipsthatch and
matted leaves to lawnsurface foreasy pickup° Twenty spdngfine
teeth, Usefuttopreparebareareas forseeding, Availablefor front
or .rearl mounting, HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION
SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatch nto arge hopper. Mounts behind tractor.
MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you
'mul.ch_ discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional)without
changingblades, For models not equipped as 3-m-lConvertible
: mOwers. '<See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this
_;RAMP.TOPS AND FEET let you toad and Unload tractor froma
;: I_iC!_Uptruck_: Usewith 2 xeor2x 101umber: ,
ROLLER.!fot Smoother lawn s_ifface, 36-inch wide,'18-inch
diameterwater.tight drumholdsupto390 Ibs. ofweight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf. AdjustaUIe scraper automatically
cleans drum.
• all0w.'mole: ';.:- ::'I
reach ;grass. roots. 36_inch sw;ath. 24 =''!
.... tips; t50 lb. Capacity weight tray. spray i:
_EASY Olt;'DRAIN VALVE n_akes oitchanges easier, faster, cides ...... "..... "-,._
; " "' .... SPREADERJSEEDERSmakeSe_d ' '
and weed
ing easy. Broadcast Spreader's_arealso useful rgranular de-:_
icers andsand. "- , _ _
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SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippingsand leaves.
TILLER has 5hp engirie and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds', ":5,"!
cuffivate and compost garden residue, :Tiller_has its own bu It-in' :::_
lift anddepth control system and does NOT require asleeve hitch° :,;o_;_
Fits any lawn, yard orgarden tractor. Simpiy hook up tothetractor _";i!
drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for !'.':i
dethatching aerating, hilling...without, tools. '., :. :._i!i
TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty;closely spaced extra-large cross .:,'._
links give smooth ride, ou!standing traction. " '•
TRACTOR CAB has hea,,_y,dutyvinyl fabric over tubular"steel i ;_!_
,frame,'ABS plastictop;Clear plasticwindshield offers 360 degree ;i".i..i-'_i'
visibility."Hinged metal db0mWitH catch, ..Keecs Operatorwarm i"'_i_
and dry: Remove vinyl.sides and windshields for use as sun i.";_
protector"I_tsumme]',. Optional:._iccess(_ries' include: tinted_i:i!ii!i_
tempered _olid safety glass Windshieldwitt-_handoperaltedwiper; .if!,_;_
12-volt al_ber.caution tight'for mounting on cab top : -..!_. _
VACS forpowerful collectio5of heayy grass clipoines a='idleaves'-':? ;:_
Optlor_al wand attachment to ptck;updebns in_ard-to-rea_;h ,, _
place's'. VAC!.CHIPPER !hc!udesa Ch!p'p_F-Shi'edder_'::_" <'/::L,I i_:
WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snov_t:e°movalapplications.i:) !!_.
Uses (1) 55 Ib.weight. ......... : :"
WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed tract on fOP::il,il,.:;.
snow removal or dozing heavy materials. : '.... ,," !:';;
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Parts Bag contents shown full size
,(i)HexBolt
3!8"-16X1
"'(1) Large FtatWasher (1) Lockwasher 3/8
(1) Hex B0lt
•1/2-13 x 1
(1) Washer
17/32 x 1-3116
x 12 Gauge
, ,LookWos.eo
Washers ;"_'}
O__3/4__6Gau_e.,L=_j
.. . . ......(2) Weld Nuts ;#10 _!=J.,.
(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20
G(2) Washers !.__"X
9/32 x 5/8 x16 Gauge ((_
(2) Lock Washers !/4 'q_"
6
Parts packed separately in carton
•Parts bag contents not shown full size
_ (2)Washers:_/__,
•._ _x7/8 x14 Gaug e
I/_,j )) _ lock Nuts
\L./'//(2) Gauge _ '
Wheels . "
Steering
Extension
Shaft
Slope Sheet
! , ,.
Steel;ing Wheel
••Adapter
(2) Keys
: ,Steering:
Wheel
insert
(2) Latch Hook
Assembtys
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YoiJr new tractor ha,_been assembledat thefactory'wi{h excel_tion"of tllose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes° ' "
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely,. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard
wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet
INSERT
318HEX BOLT
_K WASHER
(2) 7.116"wrenches Phillips Screwdriv.er " .
,_ (1) lt2":wfen.ch Tire i:iressurega_uge
,...i__(;-I),9/..,t61!.w_ench ,: Utillty_kdlfe ;i. ,.:L_,,.'._L,:, .!.. _,
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',TOREMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
""" .Remove all abcessibleibosb parts ana,6brts cartor_s
.:'::_.f,r.'bm=carton(See l_age 6);, _- i ;, . ' =:.
* U!_,Cdt, from top to'bottom, al0ni] lineson all four Co"mers ;"
:of carton, and lay panels flat ..... ".....
,= .,.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
•remove.
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF
SKID_ •,:
6hex_bolt
iMPOR_i_,Ii,_it:TI'GHTIENBOL"I:_AND
•lB'22,-:FT"LBS TORQUE_ " _:.... _.' _:.i!
"Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and
p,Jshdown to secure,
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
°Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward°
,, Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-
sion.
=Position steering wheel and sleeve assemblyso cross
bars are hor!zontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.
° Assemble large flat washer, 31810ckwasher, 3/8 hex
bolt and tighten securelyo
° Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel,
•; Rembve protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMovE ANY STAPLES
INSKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERETRACTOR
IS.TO ROLL OFF SKID. : ' ."
T0, ROLL :tRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera;.','
ti0ii Section for location and function ofcon-.
tro!s)
•Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to
': itshighest position. . " "
°Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
pedal,
•P!ace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
•. Roll tractor backwards off skid.
•Remove banding holding dischargeguard up against
tractor,
5/16 LOCKNUT
LOWER
STEERING
SHAFT
5!16 HEX BOLT
%
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iFIG. 1 '
CONNECTBArrEm'(SeeFi s. and
CAUTION: Do not 'short battery
terminals. Before connecting battery,
remove metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
_' flrstto prevent sparking from accidental
grounding. _ i _ _ ; :.
., .Rem6_,eCarboardi_aci_ingfr_rhseaipanancl lift seat '_i_:
_ pan_0raL_edpos!ti0n, .... ;"i: " : _ _ " : :
• Be sure ba.tterYdralr_tube is attache d :to battery box..i •
• Rem0_ie te_'mtnalpr0tectlvec.apsand discard.
° If this battery is'put into service after month and year.
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
°FirstconnectRED battery cabte to positive (_-)termina! .
with hex bolt, flat washer, tock washer and hex nut'as
shown. Tighten securely.
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ADAPTER,,.,, ." . I :")'""'
• , ? -EXTENSION SHAFT ""'"

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_:_ = 'connect BLACK grounding cableto negative (-) term[-
na! with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer SEAT
.and hex nut. Tighten securely. "
. •Close battery box door° SEATPAN
Open battery box door for:
.. °Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SHOULDER
'::'i;:i ware), ,: BOL.T
.. • , lnspectibn for corrosion.
_':':' PROTECTIVEI//I",\ ..... :: WASHER .' :.
,_';i .:CAPS _//])] .... '' ' ,' ;,'::-
'.. ": .WASHER --- _.---:--_ -_--.--- ":,, :,_:i:
: CHECK:TIRE PRESSURE, "'"
,HSX _h;iiiies o1_your tracioi:----'-": "were _b_erinilatedat the factory for ;'::_!.
: !!!,::,.:__:_ .:: ..:. ;BOLT" _ 5 $_il_lStfig'PbrPOses. Cbrr_cttire press'ure ts irnp6rtant for _..::
...... ''. :.,.:: best cLttting"Defformance,'.i._".,. ,. i ;;. :':' __;
.... : : ,,:_iiRe'd(_e;"ii_:a'pres_ure'!'t0 PSi sh0wn':in "PRODUCT
,:_ :-: SPECIFIGATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. .!.
NEGATIVE
'i !
mower housing'should be properfy
OUSING" in the
::=
PAN
BATTERY
BOX
DOOR
FIG, 3
INSTALL SEAT(See .Fig, 4)
Adjust Seat before t!ghtening adjustment bolt,
Remove ca_rdb0ardpacking onseat pan.
•Placeseat on seat pa.nand assemble Shoulder bolt,
edj's i ioCt< h d!Ass mblea u tmentbol, was er_n flatwasher
Ioo_ely_ Do n0ttighten. -," .. :.,:
Tighten shoulder bolt securelY., ';_,- .
Lower Seat into operating position and sit on Seat.
°Slide seat Untiia comfortable position isreached Which
allows you to press clutch!broke pedal all the way
down=
:, Get off seat without moving itsadjusted position.
° Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
•. •8
motion and -
mbwer blade drive i0elts in _ arid Adj'ustments
,-sectionof this manual ::Verify that the belts are routed
correctly_ ': • :
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After .you learn how to Operateyour tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustrnents section of this
manual°
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
Assemb.Ie gauge wheels withtractoron aflatlevel surface,
_, Adjust mower to desired cutting height (see .':TOAD-
"JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT_' in the Operation
section of this manual). ' _ " '= "
,. -With.mower' in desired height of cut position, gauge
" Wl_eelsShould be assembled sb they are sUghtly off the
. gr0iJhd: Install gauge wheel ,in appfopriatehole with
-":-' s|pulder bblt, i3i8" washer and 3/8-i6 10cknut and
i' t!ghtens_.curely:,: _":_.:... ? ,;.: '_' ....
°Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.

;:,, _.: '_ ,_, i:,._,./i. ¸ :_ _. _! _ ,' ........, _, _ 4 :,,,. _ ,,.. . _ •• -_ ii,:'_i.,-•
•,11,1,11 Ill I I_1' " , ....... i ,,,i ....... ii' i Ill [ ,,, _"
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET ""_-
........?.... ': FIG, 5 _
___ _r ' _ _'(S _e Figs. 6 & 7) '
_=: :Instal! two latch hooks to mulcher piate using screw,
".*_iash_r, lock washeK and weld nut as shown. : • _ '
NOTE: _.Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
._,_weld;nut from the top with hook pointing downl, _. _
TO€O,w,TToBAGG'NGo.
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory.
DEFLECTOR
LATCH
HOOKS
:, F!G. 7
k
./,
/}
'*,r
•*!
:i
WELD NUT FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN
LOCK
WELD WASHER
NUT\\
LATCH
WASHER
,/
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
FIG. 6
HOOK
"._
WELD
NUT
_rr',
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,/" All assembiy instructiohsf_ave been completed.
/No rehlaining loose parts in carton.
,f Battery is propeflyprepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)_
,/" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,
,/ All tires are property inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tireswere overinflated at the factory),
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to:rear for best Cuttingresults. (Tires must be
propedy inflated for leveling)° •
J" Check mowerand drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around Puileys and inside all belt keepers.
/Checkwiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are pi'operly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
_XTRAA TTENTIOAI TOTHE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS: • .
ZEngirleoi! is'at _'rbper levei_: '
/Fuei tank is"filledwith fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
,z Become familiar with all Controls- their location and
function° Operate them before you start the engine.
/Be sure broke system isin Safe operating condition.
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; OPERATION _•__:>.._'"._..,
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These symbols may appear or]your•tractor orin literaturesupplied withthe product, Learn and understand their meaning,
:BA_ERY ,_CAUTIQN_0RREVERSE
[-
._. , . 'ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE
t
I
MowER LiFT
•*;_[,A
::,>.:-
REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW =ARKING BRAKE
: _ii'ili iGNI"I:ION !
A_CHMENT
(3LUTCH ENGAGED
lfi't
D6NGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
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