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OWNER'S MANUAL
NIODEL MBER 917.251560
oAssembly
®Operation
, Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1_800_659-5917
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers i_ IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH_ I. GENERAL OPERATION III, CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin 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
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PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 22,5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and GASOLINE CAPACITY 3°5 GALLONS performance., _,NDTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) Service Center/Department Department. We have com-,_ SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) petent, we
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l llll ,,,,, TABLE OF CONTENTS i iii i III,IHI Ill Ill I I , SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 WARRANTY ..................................
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ACCESSORmES A D ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retailoutlets 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 ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BEt.TS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachmentsthat fit your tractor_ Many of these are listedbelow withbrief explanations of howthey can help
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............................ ,,,,,,,,,, ............................................... , ,,,,,,,, OF HARDWARE PACK ....... , ,,, ,,,, iu i Lil,,i , i,,, ........................ i i I IHI I"L I" II IIII IIIII "1""11 IlllJllll Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size ..................... ,, ,,, ,, ....................... i iitt IIII]l)ltt]l I '1 I I' ,t ttt (1) Shoulder Bolt Seat 5/16-18 (1) Knob _a Video Cassette Steering uge (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Whe
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EMBLY i .......... •....................... 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed, (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
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.... . ii iii ii iiiiiiiilU i1,111 i i/ I IIIIIIHIIIIIt LY CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_ CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder' bolt, bands, rings, etc. • Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely, Do not tighten. Positive terminal must be connected • Tighten shoul
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ASSEM LY ..... IHI, Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring° (See Figs. 4 and 7) Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension_ = slack from mower suspension° arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park_ Raise deck to highest position° ing brake, ° Assemble gauge wheel bars to brackets using clevis ° Cut and remove ties securing ant
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ASSEMBLY ........................ illllll i i Htll i ...................................... t t t Itt tt It It It tt tt tilt tt tt It lit tit tt tltlttttl ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT_ PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ,/ All assembly instructionshave been completed° #" No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour
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: : : IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_ iiiiiiiii I ii_ii_ii _ ii IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_I_II_I_I_I_I_I_IILLII i .................... ii OPERATION J I i,,,]11111111 _1_1 i_ _i i i ,,,i,,, H IIII IlL' I'_1111 ' _................................. 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 '
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OPERATION llllll i i ill ii ill i i ii llllIHIHIHIHIHUlllll Ill ill ill ................... KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR, Compare the illustrationswithyour tractorto famdlarlze yourselfwiththe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - CLUTCH SWITCH PLUNGER CHOKECONTROL LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE LIFTLEVER PEDAL tGNITION SWITCH HE|GHTADJUSTMENT KNOB
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OPERATI iii1_111,111 iii1_11, i i ................................................................. ................ I'/1/H_1 I'111'11'1 II II I B_ 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 i r_ I j The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result i I I spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOU
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illllllllllllllllll ATION illll i ullll ill i ii illllllllllllllllllllllllll i iill iiii ,IILll i illlll ,llll,l,i TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface_ • Adjust mower to desired cutting height. hills with slopes greater than 15° and I !A °° °°' °"" °° I • Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer ....................... do,,,notdrive across any slope. I spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. • Ch
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OPERATI TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) BEFORE STARTLING THE ENGINE When starting engine for the firsttime or if engine has run CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. . The engine inyourtractor has been shipped,fromthe factory, already filled withsummer weight oil. ° Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake° - Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) positi
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OPERATION ................................. i i IIIIIHI I IIlllllll MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION ° Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing CAUTION: Never engage or disengage is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing IA........... ning. performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. • Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a To ensure proper operation
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CUSTOMER R BILITHES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE r'_i_____ FILL IN DATES _ _ _,'_.' ,-t_ _O ;,_ _£,-_ ._ AsYOU COMPL REGULAR..SERV!C E........................................ CE DATES Check Brake Operation _ _ , ,6# #' , CheckTire Pressure I_ if T Checkfor Loose Fasteners 64r _#'7 R Sha_e_Replace Mower Blades _4 c L"brtc'iionCh"" " 1 1 I iii1: ,V'...... T Check BatteryLevellRecharge .64_6 ......... 0 Clean BatteryandTerminats 6## ...... ' ' "_ .... . .... R CheckTransaxleCoollng ..... _#' ............ A
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalancedblade willcause excessive vibrationand even- nanceo tual damage to mower' and engine, BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpened with a file _r on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while,on the mower. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake m
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BILITJES TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. '14 and 15) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF or SGo clean to assure proper cooling. ° Be sure tractor is on level surface,, Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent . Oi! will drain more freely when warm,, possible damage to seals, no not use
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CUSTOMER R ....................................... ,,,,,,,,,,, .................................. =l ,=,,i,l,= i LHlU,U,t ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS RepIace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are year. kept clean at all times. MUFFLER Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely
