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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272054
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
For answers to your questions
about thisproduct,Call:
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1-800-659-5917
Rules and Instructions before
Sears Craftsman Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
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Warranty ............................................... 2 Maintenance ....................................... 17 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments.................... 21 Product Specifications.......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 27 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Operation ............................................ 11 Rep
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructionsin the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can machine before starting. result in severe injury or death. All slopes • Onl_ allow responsibleadults, who are requ
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III.CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents canoccur iftheoperator area. isnotalert tothepresence ofchildren. • Keep nuts and bolts, especiaUyblade Children areoften attracted tothe attachment halts, tight and keep machine andthemowing activity. Never equipment in good condition. assume that children will remain where • Never tamper with safety devices. you last saw them. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep children out of the mowing area • Keep machine free of
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• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Towonly the attachments that you willnot have to stopor shift that are recommended by and comply while on the stope. with specificationsof the manufacturer of • Avoid startingor stopping on a slope. If your tractor. Use common sense when tires lose traction, disengage the towing. Operate only at the lowest blades and proceed slowly straight possible speed when on a slope. Too down the slope. heavy of a load, while on a slope, is • If machine stops
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is avaUab_eon this 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. _,NDTYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 31LTYPE ShE 10W30 (ABOVE • Read and observe the safety rules. 32°F) • Follow a regular schedule In maintain- 'API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 ing, Cadng for and using your tractor. (BELOW 32°F) Follow the instructions under =Mainte- DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS nance" and "Storage" secti
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Steering Wheel Steering WheelInsert \ C2 (1) Large Flat Washer I_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer (1) Lock 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steering Extension Shaft t teering ooo, _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat \ __%.._, (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys I1 (2) Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette
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Yournew tractor has been assemb|ed at the factory with exception of those parts lel unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must he tightened securely. Use the correct toolsas necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette be you begin, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below. (1) 9/16"wrench (1) Pliers (2) 1/2"wren
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NOTE: You may now rollor drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instructionbelow to remove the tractor from the skid. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. INSTALL SEAT 2. Release parking brake by depressing Adjust seat before tightening adjustment clutch/brake pedal. knob, 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral {N) 1. Remove adjustment knob end
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade ddve updght position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments of mower deck opening and slide into section of this manual. Vedfy that the place, as shown. belts are routed correctly. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM mower deck. After you lea
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A =` BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED r_'_ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREEWHEEL DANGER, KEEP
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment IgnitionSwitch Clutch Lift Ammeter ..... - .. Plunger Throffie/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Height Pedal Adjustment Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conformto the safety standards of the Ameri
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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 a wide visionsafety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any positionother than "OFF" will cause the battery to be discharged, Your tractor is equipped with an
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_I_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower • The average lawn should be cut to without either the entire grass catcher, on approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. dudng hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and Attachment after moderate growth. ClutchLever Attachemnt • For best cutting performance, grass =Engaged" High Position , Position over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice, Make the
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AOAWARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract Tow only the attachments that are moisture which leads to separation and recommended by and comply with formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic specificationsof the manufacturer of your gas can damage the fuel system of an tractor. Use common sense when towing. engine while in storage. To avoid engine Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is p
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COLD WEATHER STARTING( 50° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to runwith the throttle control in the choke positionuntil the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up pedod from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING MOWINGTIPS ing on the temperature. • The attachments can also be used IMPORTANT: For best performance, during the engine warm-up pedod. keep mower housingfree of built-up NOTE: Ifat a highaltitude
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractorrequires more than six (6) feet shown. stopping distance at high speed in 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. highest gear, then brake must be ad- torque). justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" inthe IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 hea
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• Keep battery and terminals clean. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep battery boltstight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open. before oilchange. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. service classificationSF-SJ. NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on • Be sure tractor is on level surface. your tractor is maintenance free. Do not • Oil will drain more freely when warm. attempt to open or remove caps or covers. • Catch oil in a suitable container. Add
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SPARK PLUGS Every 100 beurs of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs first. and external surfaces as necessary. Spark plug type and gap setting are Make sure the cooling shrouds are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" reinstalled. section of this manual. NOTE: Operating the engine wit
