Craftsman T1600 247.203751 User Manual

Removethebow-tiecotterpinsecuringthedeckstabilizerrodto thedeck.
Slidethedecklift rodfromthe mountingbracketonthedeckasshownin
Figure17.
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CarefullyremovethePTOcablefromtherearofthecuttingdeckby
removingthebow-tiecotterpinwhichsecuresit. Removethespringfrom
thedeckidlerbracket.SeeFigure18.
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10. Gentlyslidethecuttingdeck(fromthe leftside)outfromunderneaththe
tractor.
Tires
Neverexceedthe maximum inflation pressureshownonthe sidewall of
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressureis:
Approximately10psiforthereartires
Approximately14psiforthefronttires
IMPORTANT: Refertothetire sidewallforexacttire manufacturer's
recommendedormaximumpsi.Donotoverinflate.Uneventirepressurecould
causethecuttingdeckto mowunevenly.
Battery
Thebatteryissealedandismaintenance-free.Acidlevelscannotbechecked.
Alwayskeepthebatterycablesandterminalscleanandfreeof corrosive
build-up.
Aftercleaningthebatteryandterminals,applya light coatof petroleumjelly
orgreasetobothterminals.
Alwayskeeptherubberbootpositionedoverthepositiveterminalto prevent
shorting.
If removingthe battery, disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire from its
terminal first, followed bythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.Whenre-installing
the battery, alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE(Red)wire to itsterminal first,
followed bythe NEGATIVE(Black)wire.
California Proposition65
Batteryposts,terminals, and relatedaccessoriescontainleadand lead
compounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato causecancerand
reproductiveharm.Washhandsafter handling.
JumpStarting
Neverjump start a damaged or frozen battery. Becertain the vehicles
do not touch, and ignitionsare off. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch.
1. Connectpositive(+) cabletopositivepost(+)of yourtractor'sdischarged
battery.
2. Connecttheotherendofthecableto the(positive+) postof thejumper
battery.
3. Connectthesecondcable(negative-) totheotherpostofthejumper
battery.
4. Connecttheotherendofthenegativecableto theengineblockofthe
tractor,awayfromthebattery.Attachto anunpaintedpartto assureagood
connection.
If thejumperbattery isinstalledonavehicle(i.e.car,truck),do NOTstart
the vehicle'senginewhenjump starting your tractor.
5. Startthetractor(asinstructedearlierinthissectionofthismanual).
6. Setthetractor'sparkingbrakebeforeremovingthejumpercables,inreverse
orderofconnection.
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Craftsman T1600 247.203751 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Cutting Width	42 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Turning Radius	18 inches
Number of Blades	2
Blade Engagement	Manual
Engine Type	Single Cylinder
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4 inches
Transmission Type	Automatic
Fuel Capacity	1.36 gal
Front Tire Size	15 x 6 in
Rear Tire Size	20x8
Speed	5.5 mph forward
Warranty	2 years