Operator`s manual

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate 5.

the bow-tie pin that secures the deck support rod on the rear

left side of the deck. See Fig. 18. Remove the bow-tie pin that

secures the deck support rod, and carefully remove the deck

support from the deck lift arm.

Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.6.

NOTE: The bow-tie clips should be re-installed from the top down.

Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise 7.

the deck lift arms up and out of the way.

Seat Adjustment

RefertotheAssemblysectionofthismanualforseatadjustment

instructions.

Parking Brake Adjustment

WARNING

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.

If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal

is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the

parkingbrakeapplied,thebrakeisinneedofadjustment.Contactthe

nearest Sears Service Centertohaveyourbrakesproperlyadjusted.

To locate the nearest Parts & Repair Service Center or to schedule

service, contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) 1.

position and engage the parking brake.

Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom 2.

notch on the right fender.

Remove the self-tapping screw (A) that secures the belt-keeper 3.

rod from around the tractor’s PTO pulley, then remove the belt

keeper rod (B). See Fig. 17.

NOTE: Make a mental note what hole the other end of the belt-keeper

rod is inserted in for reinstallation purposes.

Remove the belt (C) from around the tractor’s PTO pulley. See 4.

Fig. 17.

WARNING

Avoidpinchinginjuries.Neverplaceyourfingersontheidlerspringor

between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.

Figure 16

Figure 17

Figure 18

Hex Cap Screw

Bow-Tie Clip