Craftsman T1200 247.203720 User Manual

Neverstore lawn tractorwith fuelintankindoorsor inpoorlyventilated
areaswherefuelfumesmayreachanopenflame, spark,or pilot light ason
a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gasappliance.
PreparingTheEngine
IM PORTANT: Fuelleft inthefueltankduringwarmweatherdeterioratesand
will causeseriousstartingproblems.
Topreventgumdepositsfromforminginsidetheengine'scarburetorandcausing
possiblemalfunctionoftheengine,thefuelsystemmustbeeithercompletely
emptied,orthegasolinemustbetreatedwith astabilizertopreventdeterioration.
I. Ifusingafuelstabilizer:
a. Readtheproductmanufacturer'sinstructionsandrecommendations.
b. Addtoclean,freshgasolinethecorrectamountofstabilizerfor the
capadtyofthefuelsystem.
c. Fillthefueltankwith treatedfuelandruntheenginefor2-3minutesto
getstabilizedfuelintothecarburetor.
2. Ifemptyingthefuelsystem:
a. Donotdrainfuelwhentheengineishot.Allowtheengineadequate
timeto cool.Drainfuelintoanapprovedcontaineroutdoors,awayfrom
openflame.
b. Drainanylargevolumeof fuelfromthetankbydisconnectingthe
fuellinefromthe in-linefuelfilter neartheengine.Seethecomplete
instructionsforDrainingTheFuellaterin thissection.
Gasolineisextremely flammableand canbeexplosiveundercertain
conditions. Draingasolinebeforestoring theequipment for extended
periods.Drainfuelonly into anapprovedcontaineroutdoors,awayfrom
anopenflame.Allowengineto cool.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipes,
and othersourcesof ignitionpriorto draining fuel. Storegasolineinan
approvedcontainerin safelocation.
c. Reconnectthefuellineandruntheengineuntil it startstofalter,then
usethechoketokeeptheenginerunninguntilallfuelinthecarburetor
hasbeenexhausted.
d. Disconnectthefuellineanddrainanyremaininggasolinefromthe
system.
DrainingTheFuel
1. Locatethefuelfilter,whichislocatedonthe left sideoftheengine,andmay
beattachedtotheenginewith a tiestrap.
2. Cutthetie strap,if present,thenpinchthe in-lineclamponthefuelfilter
with a pairof pliers,slidetheclampupthefuelline.
3. Pullthefuellinefreefromthefilterandplacetheopenendofthelineinto
anapprovedcontainertodrainthefuel.
Preparin9Thelawn tractor
Cleanandlubricatetractorthoroughlyasdescribedinthelubrication
instructions.
2. Donotusea pressurewasherorgardenhosetocleanyourunit.
3. Storemowerinadry,cleanarea.Donotstorenexttocorrosivematerials,
suchasfertilizer.
Gasolineisa toxic substance.Disposeofgasolineproperly.Contactyour
localauthoritiesfor approveddisposalmethods.
3. Removethesparkplugandpourone(1)ounceofengineoil throughthespark
plugholeintothecylinder.Crankthe engineseveraltimestodistributethe
oil. Replacethesparkplug.
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Craftsman T1200 247.203720 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Drive System	Rear-wheel drive
Cutting Width	42 inches
Number of Blades	2
Blade Engagement	Manual
Warranty	2-year limited
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4 inches
Turning Radius	18 in.
Rear Tire Size	20 x 8 in.
Front Tire Size	15 x 6.00-6