SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-
vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment
manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-
tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to
remind you of this important information while you are
operating your unit.
OPERATION
LEFT TURN
FORWARD TRAVEL
To Start Engine:
REVERSE TRAVEL
To Drive:
1. Sit in seat.
1. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").
2. Push PTO switch DOWN to off position.
2. Move both ground speed levers out of
3. Move ground speed levers to PARK positions.
PARK position simultaneously. (Engine
4. Move throttle control fully forward to
will stop if levers are not moved out of
FAST position.
PARK at the same time).
5. Move choke control fully forward to
3. Move levers as shown to travel.
CLOSED position.
6. Turn key to START to crank the engine.
To Engage the Mower Deck:
7. After engine starts, release the key and
1. Sit in seat.
move the choke to RUN.
PARK POSITION
2. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").
3. Pull the PTO switch UP to engage
To Stop Engine:
the mower.
1. Move ground speed levers to PARK
To Disengage the Mower Deck:
positions.
2. Move throttle control to FAST.
1. Push the PTO switch DOWN to disengage
3. Turn key switch to OFF.
the mower deck.
Decal - Operation, Upper
Part No. 1727855
Left
Ground Speed &
Parking Brake
Lever
RUN
Fuel Tank
START
OFF
Cap
Ignition (Key)
PTO (Mower)
Switch
Switch
WARNING
DANGER
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, &
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
DANGER
• IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL, DO NOT OPERATE ON IT.
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE AND BACK
DOWN SLOWLY.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED
BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• WHEN LEAVING MACHINE, SHUT OFF ENGINE,
>10˚
REMOVE KEY, AND SET PARKING BRAKE.
DO NOT TOW RIDER!
>10˚
Damage may result to transmission.
Decal - Danger/Warning, Lower
Part No. 1727856
RIGHT TURN
1727855
Right
Ground Speed &
Parking Brake
Lever
Throttle
(Fast)
Throttle
(Slow)
Choke
(Closed)
Choke
(Open)
Cutting
Height
Adjust
ROTATING BLADES CUT
OFF ARMS AND LEGS
STOP MOWER WHEN
CHILDREN ARE NEAR.
NO RIDERS — THEY FALL OFF.
OPERATING ON SLOPES
CAN BE DANGEROUS.
SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
IF YOU CANNOT BACK-UP
A HILL, DO NOT DRIVE ON IT.
DO NOT OPERATE ON SLOPES
GREATER THAN 10˚.
1727856
Decal - Danger,
Rotating Blades
Part No. 1704277
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. Contact a Sears Parts & Service Center for
replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Decal - Ignition
Switch
Part No. 1726526
Decal - Cutting
Height Adjustment
Part No. 1726642
DANGER
Amputation and
Thrown Objects Hazard
To avoid injury from rotating blades and
thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge
and discharge. Do not mow without
deflector or entire grass catcher in place.
6
TRANSMISSION RELEASE
PULL ROD BACK TO PUSH TRACTOR
1720543
Decal - Transmission
Release Valve
Part No. 1720543
DANGER
Amputation Hazard
To avoid injury from rotating
blades, stay clear of deck edge.
1704276
Decal - Danger,
Rotating Blades
Part No. 1704276