Craftsman 25912, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... RIIFTSMIIN 2591 2 4 Instruction manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this machine ...

Page 2: ...1 2 Safetv sDecifications Assembly Functional description Procedure before start Driving 6 7 8 Maintenance adjustment Fault tracing Storaqe We reserve the right to changes without prior notice 2 ...

Page 3: ...rotate IIh Operation Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Before attempting to start the engine disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral Do not use on slopes of more than 10 Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope Travel on grass slopes requires particular care ...

Page 4: ...leaves or excessive grease Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora tion Replace worn or damaged parts for safety If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors On multi bladed machines take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate When machine is to be parked stored or left unattended lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is ...

Page 5: ... N H L _ G _ G REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF 6 o5I ENGINE OH ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED PARKING BRAKE BATTERY CLUTCH CHOKE FUEL OIL PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK REVERSE FORWARO IGNITION A n ACHMENT ATTACHMENT CAUTION MOWER HEIGHT BEWARE OF CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED THROWN OBJECTS 15 ...

Page 6: ...h the product Learn and understand their meaning NO OPERATION ON SLOPES MORE THAN 10 KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY READ OWNERS M ANUAL EUROPEAN MACHINERY WArtNtNP DIRECTIVE FOR SAFETY L MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUt BAGGER OR OEFL_CT _R 16 ...

Page 7: ...ASES CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS OR INJURY NO I SULFURIC ACID SPARKS CAN CAUSE FLAMES BLINDNESS OR SMOKING I SEVERE BURNS FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH HELP FAST RECYCLE Mfg byJ EPM Products Baltimore MD 21226 MADEINIJRA 17 ...

Page 8: ...1 Tighten securely Mount the main shaft cover Make surethatthe guide tabs in the cover fit the cover in respective holes Remove steering wheel adapter from steering wheel and slide adapter onto steering shaft Check that the front wheels are aligned forward and place the wheel on the hub Assemble large flat washers Iockwasher and 3 8 hex bolt Tighten securely Snap insert into center of steering whe...

Page 9: ...e cardboard packing and discard The seat is adjustable for individual setting in relation to the clutch and brake pedal Fold up the holder for the seat and fit the barrel screw 1 _ _ __ _Set the seat to the correct position by moving it forwards or backwards Tighten the adjustment bolt securely 2 _ NOTE 3 Check that the flex is correctly connected to the sa ely switch 3 on the seat holder 2O ...

Page 10: ... NOTE if battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps _WARNING Before installing battery remove metal brace lets wrist watch bands rings etc from your person Touching these items to battery could result in bums Remove Battery Cover 1 I 4 3 21 ...

Page 11: ...irst to prevent sparks from accidental grounding Remove terminal caps and discard Connect the red cable to and the_ the black earth cable to Screw tight the cables Grease the battery poles with vaseline to prevent corrosion Replace battery cover 23 ...

Page 12: ... shown Tighten securely While holding the rear door open install the two upper support brackets through the back plate and to the chassis using the 3 8 x 19ram carriage bolts and Iocknuts supplied Tighten securely Assemble both support brackets to the outside of the baggger support tube using two each 3 8 x 63 5mm hex bolts13 32 I D flat washers and 3 8 Iocknuts from parts bag Tighten securely i 1...

Page 13: ...mbly There should be 6mm 1 4 9ram 3 8 gap between the bagger top and fender and the bagger top surface should be even with the top surface of the fender To adjust bagger position Horizontal adjustment Slightly loosen the nuts securing the bagger RH and LH hodzontal adjustment brackets Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position but allow them to be moved Move the brackets the amount for...

Page 14: ... 1 Light Switch 2 Accelerator and choke control 3 Brake and clutch pedal 4 Motion Control Lever 5 Attachment clutch switch 6 Quick lifting lower of the cutting unit 7 Ignition lock 8 Parking Brake 9 Free wheel control lever 10 Cutting height setting 36 ...

Page 15: ...lerator control regulates the motor speed and also the speed of the blades Ifthe lever is in its forward position the choke function is connected If the lever is in its reverse position the motor is in neutral Fullspeed lies between these two positions I 1 38 ...

Page 16: ...3 _ 3 Brake and clutch pedal When the pedal is pushed down the brake is applied and the motor is disengaged 39 ...

Page 17: ...R N S F 4 Motion control lever There are four different positions for this lever N Neutral no drive S Slow F Fast R Reverse The lever can be moved steplessly between S and Fto ensure the required speed 4O ...

Page 18: ...kwards to quickly lift the cutting unit when passing over irregularities inthe lawn etc During transporta tion the cutting unit shall be in the highest pos tion Pull the lever back until it locks To lower the unit Pull the lever backwards 1 Push in the button 2 and then move the lever forwards 3 41 ...

Page 19: ...cted WARNING Never leave the key in the ignition lock when leaving the machine on its own 8 Parking brake Connect the parking brake in the following way 1 Press down the brake pedal to bottom position 2 Move the parking brake lever upwards and hold in this position 3 Release the brake pedal To release the parking brake all that is necessary is to push down the brake pedal 42 ...

Page 20: ...quired cutting height is set with the aid of the wheel The cutting height is increased when it is turned clockwise The wheel is easier to turn if the lever for lifting lowering of the cutting unit is pulled backwards at the same time 44 ...

Page 21: ...l is highly inflammable Proceed with care and fill up with petrol outdoors Do not smoke when filling with petrol or fill up when the engine is warm Do not overfill the tank since the pertrol can expand and overflow Make sure thatthe petrol cap is securely tightened after filling Store petrol in a cool place in an appropriate container for engine fuel Check the petrol tank and pipes 45 ...

Page 22: ...h run Make sure that the tractor is horizontal Unscrew the oil stick and wipe clean Replace the oilstick and screw tight Remove again and check the level _ The oil level should lie between the two markings on the oil stick If more oil is needed add SAE 30 oil to the FULL marking SAE 5W 30 oil should be used during the winter below freezing point ADD _ ULLCAUTION DO 46 ...

Page 23: ...4 0 Tire air pressure Check the tyre pressure regularly The pressure in the front tyres should be 1 bar 14 PSI and 0 8 bar 12 PSI in the back tyres 47 ...

Page 24: ...osition top position and that the lever for connection disconnection of the cutting unit is in the disconnection position _ Press down the clutch brake pedal completely and hold down Set the gear lever in neutral N I 1 _ Cold motor Push the gas control up to end positon choke 1 48 ...

Page 25: ...y to START position NOTE Do not run the start motor more than 5 seconds at once If the engine will not start wait about 10 seconds before the next try _ Let the return to the ON when the ignition key position engine has started Push the gas control to the required speed For cutting full gas 49 ...

Page 26: ... driving position Start engine and move throttle control to slow position Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your tractor is now ready for normal operation _ PURGE TRANSMISSION To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time...

Page 27: ...Your machine is also equiped with a system that will not allow mower to operate if the bagger or optional rear discharge deflector is not installed properly Driving Lower the cutting unit by moving the lever forwards Release the brake clutch pedal slowly Connect the cutting unit and move the motion control lever to the requireposition Choose a ddving speed which suits the terrain and required cutt...

Page 28: ... grass is too long and thick the drive speed can be in creased by selecting a higher gear or reducing the motor speed without affecting the cutting result The best lawn is achieved ifthe grass is cut often Cutting becomes more even and the cut grass is more evenly distributed over the surface Total time taken is not greater since higher drive speed can be selected without affecting the cutting res...

Page 29: ...witch Position tractor in location you wish to dump bagger Place motion control lever in Neutral position and set parking brake Raise dump handle to its highest position Pull handle forward to raise bagger and dump clippings To continue mowing be sure bagger is down and in proper operating position which will allow mower to operate 54 ...

Page 30: ...mulching To rear discharging Place deck into the high cut position Remove bagger and mulching plug if installed Install discharge chute through opening in backplate and slide over deck adaptor Attach the chute by hooking the two straps into the holes in the flange of the chute Install the discharge deflector to the backplate by screwing the four 4 wing screws into the threaded inserts located in t...

Page 31: ...e of more than max 10 The risk for spark over backwards is large In steep terrain the risk for tipping is considerable Avoid stopping and starting in sloping terrain Only change gear when the machine is standing still to avoid damaging the gear box 57 ...

Page 32: ...he edge of the cover _ Switching off the engine Move the gas control to gh Disconnect the cutting unit by moving the connectJdis_on nect lever downwards Lift up the cutting unit end turn the ignition key to OFF position Allow the engine to idle for 1 2 minutes to cool down before switching off after a hard work 58 ...

Page 33: ...5 WARNING Do not fleave the ignition key inthe machine when not in use to prevent children and other aunauthodzed persons start ing the engine 59 ...

Page 34: ... Move connection disconnection lever to disengaged position Switch off engine Remove the ignition cable from the plug _ 2 i I I Hood Headlight wire connector _ Engine hood Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt fonNard and lift off of tractor To reinstall slide hood pivot brackets into slots in frame Reconnect headlight wire connector and clos...

Page 35: ...rs Change engine oil Lubricate pivot points Check brake operation Clean air screen Clean air filter and pre cleaner Replace air cleaner paper cartridge Clean engine cooling fins Replace spark plug Check tire pressure Replace fuel filter i _ j Clean battery and terminals Check muffler Lubricate ball joints Toe in adjustment Carburetor adjustment 62 ...

Page 36: ...oth blades are sharpened equally to avoid imbalance 6 _ BladeCare Important The blades on your mower are not the same and must be installed on the correct side It is suggested that you work on one blade at a time to ensure proper assembly of components 1 2 _5 Star pattern blade w _6 Star pattern blade w left right hand threaded bolt _ hand threaded bolt 65 ...

Page 37: ...de has normal Right Hand threads that loosens by turning counter clockwise and tightens by turning _ clockwise 3 6 6 Star pattern blade The center of this blade has a 6 star pattem The bolt attaching this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by turning _ clockwise and tighten by turning _ counterclockwise _1 Hex boltleft hand threaded 2 LOCk Washer 3 Flat Washer 4 Blade 5 6 Star Center _ole 6 ...

Page 38: ...k washer and flat washer securing b_ade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Impo_ant To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated 68 ...

Page 39: ... if necessary by first loosening the lock nut 2 and then adjust ng with the nut 1 Brakes The brakes are located inside the right rear wheel The wheel should be dismantled for best access 1 Press down the clutch brake pedal and engage the park ing brake WARNING Do not forget to tighten the lock nut after completing adjust ment 69 ...

Page 40: ... _ Dismantling ofthecutting unit Work from the right side of the machine 1 Take off the belt from the engine pulley 1 2 Remove the two rear retainer springs 2 and knock off the axle taps with a hammer 7O ...

Page 41: ...nd axles 4 Pull the lever for lifting lowering the cutting unit back wards 5 Pull out the cutting unit from the machine _ Assembly of the cutting unit Assemble in the reverse order to dismantling Push in the cutting unit under the machine 71 ...

Page 42: ...he cutting unit as described previousley 2 Work off the belt from the unit sleftpulley and then from the other wheels 3 Pull the belt away from the cutting unit 4 The new belt is mounted in the reverse order Check that the belt lies inside all the belt guides 72 ...

Page 43: ...highest position 4 Measure the distances A and B _To achieve best cutting results the cutting unit s front edge B should be about 10 mm 0 375 lower than the back edge A Adjust in the following way to raise the back edge 1 Loosen the nut 1 on both the left and right levers 2 Screw the nut 2 the same number of turn s on both levers 3 When the correct distance A is obtained this setting is locked wit...

Page 44: ...round Distance A should be the same or within 6mm 1 4 of each other If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower onty To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustmeqt nut on that side To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Three full turns of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting 74 ...

Page 45: ...to the electrical connec tion 1 3 Dismantle the motion restrainer for the clutch 2 4 Engage the parking brake and work off the belt upwards from the pulley 3 the clutch pulley 4 5 Push the belt up between two fan blades and rotate the fan clockwise until the belt comes loose 5 6 Take off the belt from the engine pulley 75 ...

Page 46: ... holding motion control lever in place loosen the adjustment bolt Move motion control lever to the neutral N lock gate position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position After above adjustment is made if the tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral position...

Page 47: ... or while the transmission is hot Inspect coo_ing fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean Inspect cooling fins for dirt grass clippings and other materials TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte nance is not required Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department 78 ...

Page 48: ...ak 1 Air filter blocked 2 Plug defective 3 Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe 4 Carburettor incorrectly set Engine overheats 1 Engine ovedoaded 2 Air inlet or cooling fins blocked 3 Fan damaged 4 Too little or no oil in engine 5 Ignition setting defective 6 Plug defective Battery does not charge 1 Fuse defective 2 One or several cells defective 3 Poor contact between batten poles and cables Lighting...

Page 49: ... into the cylinder Pull the engine over in order to distribute the oil Return the spark plug Remove the battery Recharge and store it in a cool dry place Protect the battery from low temperatures The machine should be stored indoors in a dry dust free place WARNING Never use gasoline when cleaning Use degreasing deter gent and warm water instead Service When ordering we need the following informat...

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