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F-95637
Sears, Roebuck
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IL. 60179 U.S,A,
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- Page 1 • ,,•_•:_i_i•r_•_ iii !!_!ii_ii_iiiii ELECTRBC START " ULCHE Read And Follow Ai8 Safety Rules EAR ENGI And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment. Assembly Operation o Custemer Responsibilities o Service And Adjustment F-95637 Sears, Roebuck and Co°, Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S,A, Pdnted in U S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
"FABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......WARRANTY ............MAINTENANCE CHART ............ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......... CHECK THE TIRES ..........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........ HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE ....SAFETY RULES ........... HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ......RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER .... -
Page 3: Customer Responsibilities
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this unit See the Operate the unit only with guards, shields and other safety nearest Sears Store for information items in place and working correctly. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Craftsman Engine ..t0 HP Rear Engine Rider... -
Page 4: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Riding Vehicles As Recommended by American National Standards Institute WARNING: 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 to the operator or bystanders,. - Page 5 CHILDREN: Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children., Children are often attracted to the machine the mowing activity_ NEVER assume that children will remain where you last saw them° Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of an adult other than the operator Be alert and turn the engine off if children enter the area, Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children, Never carry children or any passengers, They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe operation of the machine...
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Page 6: Accessories And Attachments
ACCESSOIR !ES AND ATTACHMENTS H,,I,,,IJ,,,,r. ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased.. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your riding mower. MAINTENANCE ENGINE BLADES... -
Page 7: Assembly
ASSEMBLY TOOLS YOU NEED TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT PREPARATION Adjustable wrench (2 required) The unit is completely assembled except for the items shown in Open end wrench 1/2"-9/16" Figure 1, These items are in the carton along with a parts bag, The parts bag contains the fasteners needed to complete the assembly Open end wrench 7/16"-1/2"... -
Page 8: Maintenance Free Battery
ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The battery, check the battery date°... -
Page 9: How To Assemble
ASSEMBLY HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Remove the clear tape from the center of the steering wheel Use the fasteners shown below to install the steering wheel The fasteners are shown at full size, lx102 15x88 Steering Wheel Make sure the front wheels point forward Some models have an optional bellows._ Slide the bellows Bellows over the steering... -
Page 10: How To Install The Seat
ASSEMBLY HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown befow to instaltthe seal Tl4e fasteners are shown at full size. lx45 18x16 Seat Bracket 2X53 15x88 Set the seat bracket on the seat support (Figure 6). Pull the wire harness between the seat hinge and the seat bracket.. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Clutch Clutch / Brake Pedal Throttle Controf Lever Shift Lever Uft Lever Parking Brake Lever Ignition Switch The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown in the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing. -
Page 12: How To Use The Throttle Control
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position to ro- tate the blade(s). Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine ..Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s)_ Before you leave the operator's position, The FAST position is marked with a detenL For norma! opera-... -
Page 13: How To Set The Parking Brake
OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 11) Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. -
Page 14: How To Operate With The Mower Housing
OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings.. move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis.. NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a bagger, put the shift lever' in the slowest... -
Page 15: Before Starting The Engine
OPIEIRAT ON CAUTION: A mbdture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid CHECK THE OIL deposits during storage. While the unit is in storage, the acids in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from thefactory filled with SAE 30 weight oil Check the level of the oil., Add oil as needed°... -
Page 16: Plate
OPEBATHON Lift the mulcher plate away from mower housing HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE (Figure 14)_ connect the wire from the spark plugo Make sure the WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis- attachment clutch is in the DISENGAGE position_ Tile mulcher plate lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. - Page 17 OPERATmON OPERATING TIPS Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except for the car- Check the attachment clutch for correct adjustment.. For the buretor) or repair, make sure the wire from the spark plug is dis- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- connected.
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Page 18: Maintenance Chart
CUSTOMER RESPONSUBILJTIES MAINTENANCE CHART FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH BEFORE STORAGE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE DATES Attachment Clutch, Check Ctutch, Check Tires, Check Battery, Clean Oil, Check ..Oil, Change Muffler, Check ,:,:,,, Fuel Filter, Replace (RemoteFuelTanksOnly) :_ i :i ¸¸... -
Page 19: How To Remove And Install The Blade
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULOTltES INSPECT BLADE Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 30 foot pounds (41,5 N-m), WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, lnstaH the mower housing., See "How To lnstatl The Mower disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits Housing", an object, stop the engine°... -
Page 20: How To Adjust The Attachment
CUSTOMER RESIPONSRBULRTIIES HOW TO ADJUST THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Attachment Clutch Engage Postion WARNING: To prevent an injury, the attachment clutch must operate correctly° t.= Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug Before you adjust the attachment clutch, check and level the mower housing.. -
Page 21: How To Check And Adjust The Drive Brake
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULaTIES HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH Before you adjust the brake, check the clutch adjustment, See If the motion dr_ve belt is loose, the clutch will slip when; (1) going the instructions on "How To Check And Adiust The Clutch". -
Page 22: How To Remove The Side Panel
CUSTOMER R1ESPONSDB LBT ES HOW TO REMOVE THE SIDE PANEL illl ¸ To help service the engine or the battery, each side panel ca__be easify removed Positive (+) Bolt Terminal Remove the large screws that hold the front of the side panel (Figure 2t ) Black Cable Date Code... -
Page 23: Where To Lubricate
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILRTIES WHERE TO LUBRICATE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown.. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly° CAUTION: if the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. -
Page 24: How To Check The Oil
CUSTOMER RESPONSYB LgTnlES ENGINE HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL NOTE: Do not drain the oil from a cold engine. Before you drain HOW TO CHECK THE OIL the oil, let the engine run for several minutes, Make sure you do not get oil on the belts, NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs°... -
Page 25: How To Clean The Air Filters
CUSTOMER RESPONS BILUTUES ..........HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FLUTERS 11_ Assemble the air filters with the two nuts, Some engines have two filters, an outer foam fitter around an inner paper filter. Clean the air filters every 50 hours If you operate in Install the cover., Fasten the cover with the two wingnuts, dirty conditions,... -
Page 26: How To Adjust The Carburetor
SERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR Move the throttle control to FAST position The factory settings for the carburetor are for most conditions.. If the Turn the main jet screw in a clockwise direction until the en- engine is operated under tf_e following conditions, you can adjust gine begins to loose speed (lean mixture) Note the position of... -
Page 27: How To Remove The Mower Housing
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER ,HOUSING Completefy turn the steering wheel to the right Push the mower Move the lift lever to the middle position housing under the left side of the unit Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE... -
Page 28: How 1'O Level The Mower Housing
SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING Disconnect one or both adjuster plates from the hangers (Figure 32). The higher number holes in the adjuster plates wilt raise the If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier' and the lawn will look better. -
Page 29: How To Replace The Motion Drive Belt
SERVDCE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Slide the motion drive belt between the belt retainer and idler pulley, Make sure ti_e flat side of the motion drive belt is against Remove the mower housing,, See the instructions on "How To the idler pulley, Also, make sure the belt is not twisted,, Remove The Mower Housing". -
Page 30: How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT Pu!l tile belt retainer away from the idler' pulley. Put the REMOVAL mower drive belt around the idler pulley Move the lift lever to the towest position_ Make sure the mower drive belt is inside all the belt guides. Slide the mower drive belt between the stack pulley and the Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted. -
Page 31: How 3'0 Replace The Fuse
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE If the fuse is blown, the engine wilt not start.. The location of the fuse is next to the battery Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp 15 amp automotive fuse (Figure 38). Automotive Fuse Figure 38 HOW TO SET THE CUTTING... - Page 32 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE (over 30 days) prevent engine problems with the fuel system, empty the fuel system before storage of 30 days or longer:, At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage as follows, NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (like STA-BIL) is an acceptable...
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Page 33: Clutch
TROUBLE SHOOTnNG CHART PROBLEM: The engine will not start. PROBLEM: A hot engine causes a decrease in power, Clean the air screen Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book, Check the oil Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals Tightenthe cables.. - Page 34 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE POST. Operate up or down slopes, 10 DEGREES never across the face of slopes. To determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope.
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Page 35: Trouble Shooting Chart
NDEX Type, t5 Operation Drive Brake Attachment Clutch, tt, t2 Adjustments Clutch / Brake Pedal, tl Adjust, 21 Attachment Clutch, 20 Chock, 2t Emergency Start, 15 Clutch, 21 Ignition Switch, tl Drive Brake, 21 Lift Lever, 1I, 13 Mower Housing Location Qf Controls, 1t Cutting Height, 31 Engine... - Page 36 ELECTRIC START 30" MOWER / ULCHE 5 SPEE REAR E GB E The Model Number for the mower is found on a decal attached to the back of the frame. The Model Number for the engine is found on the blower housing above the spark plug.