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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.257360
®
12.0 HP HC
Caution:
ELECTRIC START
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
38" MOWER
and Instructions
Before Operating
AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC)
This Equipment
LAWN TRACTOR
° Assembly
° Operation
oMaintenance
oService and Adjustment
oRepair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIREAND PLACEWIREWHERE ITCANNOTCONTACT SPARK & REPAtRS, UMPORTANT SAFETY STAN DARDS REQUIRE O PERATOR PRESENCE CONTRO LS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJ URY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TRAINING: Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manu- factured to give you the best possible dependability and HORSEPOWER: 12,0 performance, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service UNLEADED REGULAR Department. We have competent, well-trained techni- cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit, OIL (1 QUART CAPACITY): SAE 30 (or 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 OPERATION ........................................................... 10-13 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 14-18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 18-25 WARRANTY ..............................................................
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ACCEGGORmES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle Many of these are listed below with brief ex
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK , ,u Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton f\ \f "_ (2) Sheet Seat Metal Battery acid Screws © #10-16 x 1/2 ZL (1) Locknut 1/2 - 20 Steering (1) 2-3/8" Dia, Washer Wheel Battery li®_:q i I i t Steering Boot ', "_' LI Owner's Manual Parts Bag (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 Wheel <_ _ Steering (1) Lockwasher 1/2 Steering Insert Bushing (2) Keys (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga, (2) Battery Carriage Bolts 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 ®
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ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed, 2-1/4" (1) 5/15" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Screwdriver (1) 1/2" wrench (t) 9/16" wrench Utility knife When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated be- _-_STEERING hind the steering wheel). WHEEL ADAPTER STEERING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON BOOT UNPACK CARTON BUSHING Remove a!
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,,_ ,t ASSEMBLY ,J ,,,,u HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Assemble adjustment bolt, Iock'washer and flat washer Wash hands or clothing immediately if loosely De not tighten accidentally In contactwith battery acid. Tighten shoulder bolt securely Do not smoke. Fumes from charged Lower se
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) WING TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS NUT DOOR CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. Lift seat to raised position. Lower battery into fender well with battery terminals toward front of unit, Make sure battery rests in battery tray, Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is BATTER
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, ,ill OPERATUO i, i,,,i i ,i KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT' CLUTCH LEVER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTtLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH_RAKE ATTACHMENT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS CONTROL MOTION CONTROL SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER FIG. 6 Soars tractors conform
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OPEBATmON The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR ATTACHMENT "DISENGAGED" 1 TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) CLUTCH LEVER POSITION "ENGAGED" MOTION Yo
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OPERATION ntt ,,u, ,,,i TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) IMPORTANT: THE MOTIONCONTROLLEVER DOES Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSI- TION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will PEDAL IS DEPRESSED shut off the engine To restar t movement, slowly release par king brake and clutch/brake pedal Select desired height of cut Slowly move motion control lever to
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OPERATION Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run machine This will result in a more even distribution of out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from clippings and more uniform cutting the tank to the engine. When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking so th
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MAINTENANCE u ,,,, _ ,u ......... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE o S,6_ o_ _o_ _o #_ # _o 0 AT REGULAR SERVICE ES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T J R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades C Lubricate Pivot Points T Check Battery Level/Recharge Battery Clean and Terminals Check Pump Assembly Fluid Level Check Transmission Cooling Check Engine Oil Level J Change Engine Oil E Clean Air Filter N Clean Air Screen G inspect M uffler/Spar k Ai.'.i ester /,I N Clean Engine Cooling F
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MAINTENANCE TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) Care should be taken to keep the blade balance& An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding TIRES wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower, Maintain proper aJr pressure in all tires (See "PROD- To check blade balance, drive a nail into abeam orwall. UCT SPECIFICATIONS" o
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MAINTENANCE i ,,,, ,,,,,, i TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID LEVEL (See Figs. ENGINE 13 & 14) Check fluid level after every 25 hours of use Rear drawbar LUBRICATION must be removed to check fluid revel Remove the four (4) fasteners to remove the drewbar Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and Clean reservoir thoroughly before removing cap every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year, Check for proper fluid level in reservoir (should
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MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by prevent engine damage from overheating. using a dirty air filter. Replace paper cartridge once a year Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if tractor entry of dirtr is used in very dusty, dirty conditions. Remove screws from blower housing and lift
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AINTENANC£ SPARK PLUGS (See Fig. 17) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- __ FUEL FILTER UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. IN,,LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) FIG. 18 Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter CLEANING becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re- placement is required Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc
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;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19) Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor. Install parallel link to front axle and mower with hinge pins Secure hinge pins with retainer springs, BOTTOM OF CURL Install clutch rod in clutch lever and secure with retainer spring. Lower attachment lift lever to lower suspension arms, Slide trunnions through lift bracket holes and secure with retainer springs_ Ro
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT ENGINE PULLEY IDLER BELT BELT (See Fig. 24) GUIDE Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability to readjust the mower blade drive belt to provide you with longer belt life. L,H, MANDREL With the engine off and the lift lever in the highest position, move clutch lever up slowly until resistance is felt. If distance from bottom of slot in dash to lift lever is greater than 4-1/2 inches, adjustment is necessary. Lower the mower deck for
