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Craftsman R100 Series Instruction Manual

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R100 Series
LAWN TRACTOR/TRACTOR CORTACÉSPED
Model Nos. CMXGRAM1130035
CMXGRAM1130040
CMXGRAM1222292
CMXGRAM7368327
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, CONTACT US.
SI TIENE DUDAS O COMENTARIOS, CONTÁCTENOS.
1-888-331-4569
CRAFTSMAN® is a registered trademark of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., used under license.
CRAFTSMAN® es una marca registrada de Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., utilizada bajo licencia.
© 2018 CRAFTSMAN U.S. & Canada Only
CRAFTSMAN.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL | MANUAL DE INSTRUCTIONES
WWW.CRAFTSMAN.COM
Form No. 769-16810B
(October 2, 2019)

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  • Page 1 SI TIENE DUDAS O COMENTARIOS, CONTÁCTENOS. 1-888-331-4569 WWW.CRAFTSMAN.COM CRAFTSMAN® is a registered trademark of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., used under license. Form No. 769-16810B CRAFTSMAN® es una marca registrada de Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., utilizada bajo licencia. (October 2, 2019) ©...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Operation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3 Off-Season Storage .

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, yourself and others.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do Not: • Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or • Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually pulled from the machine, which could result in serious injury.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always use extra caution when towing with a machine capable of making • Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal tight turns (e.g. “zero-turn” ride-on mower). Make wide turns to avoid operation. Adjust and service as required. jack-knifing.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS SPARK ARRESTOR Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA WARNING emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or...
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Symbol Description BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation . WARNING— SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 12 degrees . WARNING—...
  • Page 8 SLOPE GAUGE...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Contents of Crate • One Riding Mower • One Seat Assembly • One Discharge Chute Assembly • One Steering Wheel/Shaft Assembly • One Rear Engine Cover • One Hardware Pack • One Rear Hitch Plate • One Oil Drain Sleeve •...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Lower the steering wheel assembly onto the lower steering shaft (1) and Remove the shoulder bolts and lock nuts from the seat mounting bracket secure with bolt and lock nut (2) previously removed. See Figure 2. included in your hardware pack. See Figure 5. Figure 5 Remove the two self-tapping screws factory installed on the tractor.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY Steering wheel height adjustment Install the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts removed from the seat mounting bracket in Step 1. See Figure 8. To adjust the height of the steering wheel, this unit is equipped with a telescoping CAUTION steering column.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY Secure the deck chute by tightening the wing knobs removed earlier. See Install the mulch plug into the deck discharge opening on the deck. The rear Figure 11. of the mulch plug should be under the tab on the rear deck bracket. The studs on the deck surface will fit through the holes on the upper portion of the mulch plug.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY Installing the Hitch Plate Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the Slide the hitch plate in between the frame and the rear cover on your rider. remaining hex bolt and hex nut, using a 7/16 inch wrench and socket See Figure 15.
  • Page 14 30 days old in damage to your engine’s carburetor. Subsequent damage would covered under the Craftsman warranty. Synthetic 5W-30 Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% 10W-30 MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY Tire Pressure • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor. Adding Fuel WARNING Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Never exceed the WARNING maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. An adult should fuel this engine.

  • Page 16: Operation

    NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s seat position facing forward towards the front of tractor. Meets ANSI Safety Standards Craftsman Tractors conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Throttle / Choke Control The throttle control lever is located on the left fender of the tractor as seen from the operator’s position, see Figure 19.
  • Page 17 OPERATION Clutch-Brake Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal (Hydro Tractors Only) The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the riding mower along the running board.
  • Page 18 OPERATION Deck Lift Lever Ignition Switch Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height The ignition switch is activated to start the engine. Insert key into the ignition of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
  • Page 19 OPERATION Engaging the Parking Brake Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting. Driving The Tractor To engage the parking brake: Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your foot. WARNING Move the parking brake lever down into the parking brake position. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
  • Page 20 OPERATION Mowing Place speed control lever in highest speed position. Release clutch-brake pedal fully. WARNING Depress clutch-brake pedal. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, Place speed control lever in desired position. helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.

  • Page 21: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed stop.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Post-Operation Rider Care Move the rider’s PTO into the engaged (ON) position. Remain in the operator’s position with the deck engaged for a minimum of After each operation of the rider, the following procedures should be implemented two minutes, allowing the underside of the deck to thoroughly rinse.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Storing the Rider • Clean the top of the mower deck, under the spindle covers and belt area. See Figure 26. • Allow the machine to cool in an open area before storing. • Do not park the rider near any flammable materials (wood, cloth or chemicals) or any open flames or other potential source of ignition (furnace, water heater or any other type of heater).
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Service the Oil Filter if desired, as per the instructions later in this section. Make sure dipstick is installed. Start and run engine. Check for leaks. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely, 12-14 Nm (106.2-123.9 in-lb). Stop engine.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Air Filter Service Remove thumb screw (A). See Figure 31. Paper filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. WARNING Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air filter element.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Service Attach the new air filter with foam element, aligning the hole in the air filter with the intake manifold. See Figure 33. Secure with thumb screw. WARNING DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 100 operating hours; plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading. more often if run with old gasoline. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer.
  • Page 28 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Remove the belt from around the tractor’s PTO pulley. See Figure 38. Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins securing the deck to the unit, as shown in Figure 40. WARNING Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
  • Page 29 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE It is easiest to change the deck belt by first removing the cutting deck as Feed the deck belt through the belt keeper bracket and work it around and instructed earlier in this section. Skip this step if deciding to change the deck onto the PTO drive pulley as shown in Figure 38.
  • Page 30 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Adjustments WARNING Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires, in this Service And Maintenance section for more information regarding tire pressure.
  • Page 31 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Parking Brake Adjustment Remove the hex washer screw securing the battery hold-down rod to the frame. See Figure 47. WARNING Hex Washer Screw Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO (Blade Engage Lever), move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
  • Page 32 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Lubrication Jump Starting WARNING WARNING Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO (Blade do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to Engage Lever), move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

  • Page 33: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store lawn tractor with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE WARNING Gasoline is a toxic substance.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage lever engaged. Place lever in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle/Choke control lever not in correct Place Throttle/Choke lever into the FAST position.
  • Page 35 Notes Page This page intentionally left blank. Use this page to make any notes regarding your tractor.

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