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MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
o 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 OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. i!1. CHILDREN I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and foiiow 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
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor_ It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 190 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. ' GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartment Department We have com- OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) petent, well-trained technicians and the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 OPERATION ........................................................... 11-t 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 2%27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-20 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 STORAGE
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'"H " ,I HI,I,II Illl I ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTS ,11 i, ,i ii .......................... 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. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of t
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m.i i , i ,i,1,11 i1,,,,i,1111 ,i,n_ Parts packed separately in carton ......... i,,1111,,11 ................. ,, CB Seat © Video Cassette © (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate [1) Hex Bolt 5/16-t8 x 1-114 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 k Steering ,, _J Boot Manual Parts Bag (t) Shoulder (1) Hex Bolt Bolt 5/16-18 1/2-t3 x '1 Parts bag contents not shown full size ] 7/32 x 1-3/t &x 12 (2) Washers 3/8 Gauge x 7/8 x 14 Gauge (2) Shoulder Bolts ,9(2) Gauge (1) Lock Washer 1t2
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i1,1,,u, n,nn ............ ,i,i lunl ,n nl,n i,,ll i ,m,, in,i ,,, ASSEMBLY __1,1 ,,, i,,11 u u Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.. Standard _ INSERT wrench siz
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............................... ii,i , ,i,,i iiilll i ,,ii1,1,, ii i,,i,1,,i,1,1 ASSEMBLY _L .............. i,ll i HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt• CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll ° Assemble adjustment bolt, tock washer and ftat washer nals. Before connecting battery, re- CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- loosely. Do not tighten. move meta
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HI"'II!IIII' IIl'lm'l I II .............................. i1,,111 ,,,i, ASSEMBLY INI, i,i ,i, INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See • Place the R.H. suspension arm on outward pointing Figs. 4 and 7) deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm, Be sure tractor is on level su trace and mower suspension Retain with double Ioop retainer spring with loops down arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park- as shown, ing brake° ° Conne
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,,,i .... iii1,1,,11,,, , ,,111,,,i ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR INSTALL MULCHER PLATE SHIELD (See Figs. 5 and 6) o Instal] two latch hooks to mutcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. o Tighten hardware securely,, ° Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position, o Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown, o Hook front
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,i i ............................................................................... OPERATION ,, , i,ii,,,,,u ,, M'"",IU I UI"I" I These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning. {, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ÷ MOWER LIFT ATTACH
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswfth your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference_ LIGHT CHOKE ATTACHMENT SWITCH CONTROL AMMETER CLUTCH SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER THROTTLE CONTROL "_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/ L1FTLEVER BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FREEWHEEL PARKING BRAKE CONTROL _ MOTION CONTROL LEVER APPR
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....................... i i ............ OPERAON 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 vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. _, ,i,i,r,,,,,,r,,, ,,,,i,, i,iii,n,u, n l i i , HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing id
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OPERATION o If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake -o With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the brake. ground_ Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with - Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.. shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 locknut and IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES tighten securely.. NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE • R
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=,H= == i,,,m ,= , OPERATmO 1,,u,=, i .................................. .................. H,,u, WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended o PIace the motion control Iever in neutral. fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of slowly return to operating position., acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel o Allow one minute for transmission to warm up.
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OPERATJO , ,i i ,,,ll,lll,,,,,,N, i, i i.... ii, ,i,iii ,,i, ,, ,i MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor, TRASH,, CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in pings many times and reduce them in size so that as the Service
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,Ull ii ,,111,11 i i ,,,i,,11,,i, ,,,i lU ,.Hill CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,i i ............................. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __ __,nJ__oy FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE ,_'_..._ _4__ £'?-_-_-_'_t-£°7_ ........ ...... _/"_,_"_._" SEa V1c E DATES Check Brake Operation _' _' Check Tire Pressure _ 6/' T Check for Loose Fasteners _/ 1_7 R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6/4 Lubrication A Chart .... e .j 6## iT Check Battery Leve!iRecharge t_6 '_0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6/ ' _ ......... _R Che
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, ii i .................. m ................ RESPONSml31LITIES CUSTOME TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 14) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nanc;eo tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. If tractor requiresmore than six (6) feet stopping distan
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............................ i ............ in UlUl i ill, ii1,,i,, i ii i ii,lll,,,, CUSTOMER RESPONS LnTIES V-BELTS • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of o Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not slowly. Do not overfill° For approximate capacity see adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. "PRODUCT SPE
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., H..= .... = . , ...H=..=..=...... =.= ..... RESPONSIBmLmTIE$ CUSTO i ==m.m .=,l = ..,i.1 = ..... =.....m=,== .1,,........... _ p_uim, .. i i =.....i,ir, IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS MUFFLER KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage° USE PRESSURIZED AiR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE SPARK
