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Owner's Manual
ICRnFT MRWI
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No
917.271641
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
This product has a low emission engine which operates
gine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
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oper
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Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Warranty ............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 22 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Assembly .............................................. 8 Repair Parts ............... _ ........................ 34 Operatio
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet end throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- control and tipover accidents, which can instructions in the manual and on the result in severe injury or death. All slopes machine before starting. require extra caution. If you cannot back u
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IlL CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. you last saw them. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep children out of the mowing area and unde
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_k CAUTION: Tow only the attachments ,, Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that are recommended by and comply that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If towing. Operate only at the lowest tires lose traction, disengage the possible speed when on a slope. Too blades and proceed slowly straight heavy of a load, while on a slope, is down the slope. dangerous.
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PRODUCTSPECIFICA_ONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this 1.25 GALLONS G_,SOLINE product. Contact your nearest Sears UNLEADED CAPACITY store for details. REGULAR ANDTYPE: CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F • Read and observe the safety rules. SAE 5W-30 _,PI-SFoSj): • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- (BELOW 32"F) ing, caring for and using your tractor, OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- nance" and "Storage" sections of this
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Steering Wheel Steering WheelInsert .C) (1) Large Flat Washer ](1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer (1) Lock3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Shaft Boot Steering Steerin!_ _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer _17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 1) Knob Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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. Review the video cassette before 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)
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NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Batter Door TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest INSTALL SEAT position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel- 1, Remove adju
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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake Is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in property adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into I/CHECKLIST place, as shown. Before you operate and enjoy your new 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of tractor, we wish t
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrE BY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING A LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP lr ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ! MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE LOCKED r_"l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED @@@@@ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNtTION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DAN
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift Ammeter Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Height Pedal Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Parking Broke Lever Control Motion Control Lever Our tractors conform to the sa
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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 vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when TO SET PARKING BRAKE leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized Your tractor is equipped
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IMPORTANT: The motion control lever • The average lawn should be cut to does not return to neutral (N) position approximately 2-1/2 inches during the when the clutch/brake pedal is de- cool season and to over 3 inches pressed. during hot months. For healthier and • To restart movement, slowly release better looking lawns, mow often and parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. after moderate growth. • Slowly move motion control lever to • For best cutting performance, grass slowest setting. over 6 i
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_iL CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Th.e engine in your tractor has been use gasoline near an open flame. shipped, from the factory, already filred TO START ENGINE with summer weight oil. When starling the engine for the first time 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level or ifthe engine has run out of fuel, itwill ground. take extra cranking time to move f
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air Before driving the unit in cold weather, is being removed from hydraulic drive the transmission should be warmed up as system. follows: 5. Move motion control lever to neutral 1, Be sure the tractor is on level ground. (N) position. Shut- off engine and set . 2, Place the motion control lever in parking brake. neutral. Release the parking brake 6. Engage transmission by placing and let t
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MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of • The special mulching blade will recut this manual. the grass clippings many times and • The left hand side of mower should be reduce them in size so that as they fall used for trimming. onto the lawn they will disperse into t
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation I1_ I1_ Check Tire pressure fl_ Check OperatOr Presence and JnledOCkSystem. I_ I Check for Lcose Fasteners if 11_7 If Sharpen/Replace Mower BLades I_+ LubriCation Chat1 I_ I1_ CheCk Battery Lev_ Clear= Batte_ and Terminals _ IJ_ Check Transaxle Cooling _#/ A_st BLade Belt(s) Tension I_s AdjuSt Motion Drive Bell(s) Ter_on fl_! Cher:k Engine Oil Level _ I/ Change Engine Oil _2: I_ Clean Air Filte_ 1_2 Clean Ai
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IMPORTANT= To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR 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 flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires 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 torque). adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
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ENGINE • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade your tractor is maintenance free. Do not according to your expected operating attempt to open or remove caps or covers. temperature. Adding or chocking level of erectrolyte is not necessary.
