PDF Owners Manual Craftsman 12hp Lawn Tractor - 840 KB
Learn how to properly operate and maintain your Craftsman 12hp Lawn Tractor with this official owner's manual.
This guide covers everything from safety precautions and control layouts to routine service schedules.
Following the instructions within this document will help you achieve the best performance and extend the life of your equipment.
It is an indispensable resource for any owner.
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owners
manual
Model No.
502.254982
CRAFTSMAN
12 HP. ELECTRIC START
6 SPEED - 40" MOWER
CAUTION:
LAWN TRACTOR
Read And Follow
All Safety Rules BreL 1
• Assembly
And Instructions Before
Operating This • Operation .2 7)< b ).J
Equipment. • Maintenance .t:r to'lci)6f!.
• Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts '1
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F-90808 Rev. 04-01-90 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago. IL. 60684 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
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OPERATION
HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.
2. Lift the parking brake lever.
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then
release the parking brake lever.
4. To release the parking brake, completely push the
clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will
automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator's
position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N)
position. Set the parking brake. Move the blade
engagement control to the DISENGAGE position.
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
HOW TO USE THE LIFT LEVER
The mower housing lift lever is on the right side of the unit as
shown. Use the lift lever to raise or lower the mower housing. To
operate the lift lever, push the button on top of the lever to release
the lever. Move the lever forward to lower the mower housing and
back to raise the mower housing.
HOW TO USE THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL
The blade engagement control is next to the steering wheel. Use
the blade engagement control to rotate the blade or to operate a
snow thrower attachment.
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the control lever is in
the DISENGAGE position. FUNCTION SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE
2. Move the control lever to the ENGAGE position to rotate
tt.e blade. Trimming
3. Move the control lever to the DISENGAGE position to stop
the rotary blade. Before you leave the operator's position,
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Snow Thrower
make sure the blade has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the r---'
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control lever to the DISENGAGE position.
Bagging grass 1 or 2
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WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet
away from the blade, deflector opening, and the
mower housing when the engine runs.
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HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER Normal mowing 2 or 3
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the
FAST
steps below:
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Light mowing
WARNING: Before you move the shift lever in or
4 or 5
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Snow Blade
out of NEUTRAL or REVERSE, fully apply the
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clutch/brake pedal.
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2. Move the shift lever to FIRST or REVERSE. Transport ',-- - ~
3. Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not ride with your
foot on the clutch/brake pedal.
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4. While the unit moves forward, you can select any forward
speed. Just move the shift lever to the next faster or next
slower speed. You do not have to use the clutch/brake
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5. The shift lever positions for operation of your unit are shown
in the chart below.
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MAINTENANCE
HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS
The engine has two filters, an outer foam filter around an inner ---Wingnut
paper filter. Clean the air filters every 50 hours. If you operate in
dirty conditions, service more often. .
Cover
NOTE: Never run the engine with the air filters removed. The air
filters will help protect the eng ine against wear. For the correct
replacement filter, 88e the parts list for the engine.
1. Remove the two wingnuts from the cover.
2. Remove the cover from the air cleaner.
3. Remove the two nuts from the filters.
4. Remove the filters. Paper Filter
5. Clean the inside of the base and the cover with a cloth.
6. Remove the foam filter, (if equipped ), from the paper filter.
7. If equipped, wash the foam filter in a ·detergent and water Foam Filter
solution. To remove the water solution, tightly roll the foam
filter in a dry cloth. Remove the foam filter from the cloth.
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Completely dry the foam filter.
CAUTION: Do not wash the filters in gasoline or other
solvents that will burn.
8. Evenly apply S.A.E. 30W oil to the dry foam filter.
9. To clean the paper filter, lightly tap the paper filter against a
hard flat surface.
10. If the paper filter is -very dirty, replace the filter.
11. Assemble the air filters with the two nuts.
12. Install the cover. Fasten the cover with the two wingnuts.
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
Check the muffler every 50 hours. Make sure the muffler is correctly
mounted and is not loose. If the muffler is worn or burnt, replace
with a new muffler. A worn muffler is a fire hazard and also can
damage the engine.
If you mount a spark arrestor to the muffler, also check the spark
arrestor when you check the muffler. If the spark arrestor is worn or
damaged, replace it with a new spark arrestor.
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REPAIR PARTS
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MODEL NO. 502.254982 REPAIR PARTS
ENGINE MOUNT
KEY PART MFG.
NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.
1 Fuel Cap 55989
2 Fuel Tank 91869
3 Hose Clamp 91174
4 Fuel Line 92160
5 Hose Clamp 23713
6 Screw 26x214
7 Screw STD610803 26x201
8 Throttle Control 91983
9 Engine Briggs & Stratton * 92099
10 Bolt, Hex 1x134
11 Shield, Muffler Heat 91277
12 Muffler 91271
13 Gasket 91309
14 Washer STD551237 19x8
15 Bolt, Engine Mount 25x7
16 Stack Pulley Assembly 91557E701
17 Washer 17x170
18 Lockwasher STD551243 19x35
19 Bolt, Hex 1x80
20 Tube, Oil Drain 24066
21 Cap, Oil Drain 21651
* For repair parts, see the engine parts list pages.
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