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L NUMBER 917.257720 OWNER'SMANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment,
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. L GENERAL OPERATION t11. CHILDREN * Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machi
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears HORSEPOWER: 18.0 Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and GASOM NE CAPACITY 3,5 GALLONS performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OIL TYPE (API-SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Service Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technician
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TA LE OF CON TS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 19-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 STORAGE .................................................................... 26 WAR RANTY ................................................................... 3 TROU
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ESSORIES AND ATTAC ENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN FUEL STABiLiZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you. This list was cu
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CONTENTS ,OF E PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ......... 3 ..... .- = = Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Battery acid © (1) Knob Battery Steering Wheel (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/!6 x 12 Gauge I 1 Double Loop Owner's Manual Parts Bag _ etainer Springs = Parts bag contents not shown full size _ . = (2) Gauge Wheels © (2) (4) Retainer Springs Single Loop (2) Washers Lock Nuts (2) Shoulder Bolts 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge _t Link Assemblies (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 S
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BLY Your newtractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL iNSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. _jHEX BOLT (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge LOCK WASHER
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ASSEM LY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig, 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Wash Hands or clothing immediately if Do not tighten. accidentally in contact with battery acid. , Tighten shoulder bolt securely. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged • Lower seat into op
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LY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT o Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to (See Figs. 4 and 7} align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Be sure tractor is on level surface. Engage parking brake. Retain with double loop retainer springs. o Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. - Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. footrest and retain with double loop re
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs, 5 and 6) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nares°Before installing battery, remove metam bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc° ACCESS DOORS Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- KEY HOLE tal grounding. \ \ VENT CAPS - Lift hood to raised position. o Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is BATTERY TRAY securely attached to drain in battery tray. o Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of
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ERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LiFT LEVER \ iGNiTiON SWITCH AMMETER CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL RANGE SHIFT HEIGHT LEVER ADJUSTMENT KNOB ./ / / / / / # GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG, 7 Our
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OPERATI = _ The operation of any tractor can resumt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resumt in severe eye damage. Always wear safety g_asses or eye shieJds white operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasseso HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass
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OP RAT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS ® Adjust mower to desired cutting height. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down ® Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer hills with slopes greater than 15 and spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. do not drive across any slope. - Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down and insert clevis pins. Ga
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OPERATmON ADD GASOUNE MOWING TIPS Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon is attached to unit. and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). - Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing iMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. GASO
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CUSTOME RESPONSiBiLiTiES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T i Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen!ReplaceMower Blades A C I Lubrication Chart T I Check Battery,Level/Recharge O Clean Battery and Terminals . Check Transaxle cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter E! Clean Air Screen N Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester G J R
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l CUSTOME RESPO LITIES TRACTOR • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter nance. steel bolt, pin, or acone balancer. (When using acone balancer, follow the instructions supptied with bal- BRAKE OPERATION ancer). If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at o Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of th
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CUSTO Sl LITIES BATTERY (See Fig. 16) NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, !0W30 etc.) mprove starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient will result in increased oil consumption when used above for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid with an automotive charger will extend its life, possible engine damage from running low on oil. - Acid solution l
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CUSTOME PONSI ILITIES CLEAN AmR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) WING NUT Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum CARTRIDGE fibers. PLATE _S_'_ SEAL FOAM _'_J JJ ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, 19) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD A
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SERVICE ADJU NTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress dutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, - Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position= o Place attachment ctutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, - Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while trac
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SERVICE AND AOJ STMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE. BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) - iMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 26) o THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO°SIDE. • Remove four screws from L.H. mandrel cover and To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing remove cover. s
