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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.255520
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Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equ=pment
oAssembly
oOperation
° Maintenance
° Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
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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 PLUGWtREAND PLACEWIREWHERE IT CANNOT CONTACTSPARK & REPAIRS INPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE O PERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SU CH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, •r TRAINING: • Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu- HORSEPOWER: 125 factured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center!Department. We have competent, well-trained OIL (3 0 PINTS): SAE 30 (or 10W-30) technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this WI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ........................................................... 10-13 SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 14-17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 18-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3 STORAGE ................................................................
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................ • ill,ll,i i i1,111ii ii1,11111111,1111. ,llllll i, ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTS iii 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. EN GI NE MAI NTE NAN CE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OtL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of
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i , u n n n n n i,nll lul, ii ,, I, u un,I,,,,HW,I,,I CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton , n,,, ,,i ,u,,,,,,, (2) Sheet Seat Screws Meta! #10-16 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 1/2o20 Steering Wheel (1) 2-t/4" Dis, Washer Battery Steering Boot (I) Shoulder' Bolt 5/t6q8 (1) Hex Bolt vner's Manual 1/2-13 x 1 @ Wheel %'_- _ O Steering Steering Insert Bushing (2) Keys (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga, (1) Lockwasher 1/2 (2) Battery Carriage Bolts 1/4-20
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LY ASSEM ii iii iii, u., TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT 1t A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed, 2-1/4" DIA, WASHER (1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 7118" wrenches Screwdriver (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated be- hind the steering wheel), STEERING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON BOOT STEERING UNPACK CARTON BUS
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AS E LY 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, tockwasher and fiat washer Wash hands or clothing immediately tf loosely, Do not tighten. accldent ally In contact with battery acid, • Tighten shoulder bolt securely, Do not smoke. Fumes from charged • Lower sea
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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, etco I Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding, 1 • Lift seat to raised position • Lower battery into fender welt with battery terminals toward front of unit. Make sure battery rests in battery tray • Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and i
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR 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, IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER _,...,.,,_LIFTLEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER LIGHTSWITCH_ THROTTL_CHOKE CONTROL f MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS CLUTCH/BRAKE \ PEDAL [ 1 PARKING BRAKE -'--_GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 6 Sears tractors
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, , ,, ,,, , ,, i OPERATION your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend wide vision safe_y mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IGNITION TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) KEY • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position ATTACHMENT and hold CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" • Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED' position and release pressurefrom clutch/brake pedal Pedal should remain i
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OPERATUON • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking Your' unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing brake switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with • Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart shut off the engine, movement. • Select desired height of c
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, =,,,= , , = =,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,, m,m,L, 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 When starting engine for the first time or if engine has the machine. This will result in a more even distri- run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move bution of clippings and more uniform cutting. fuel from the tank to the engine • When mowing large areas, start by turning to the • Depress t
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _"___/_o_,,_._ '_ AS You COMPLETE REGU_R SERVICE ATES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure ...... v' ,Checkfor Loose Fas!e,ners,, , Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades J T Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean Battery and Terminals R Check Transmission Cooling J Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Ffiter E N C!ean A!! Screen ....... ,_2 .... G Inspect Mufffer/SparkArrester I Replace Oi
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ii AINTENANCE i llll,ll i i i ...................... TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) 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- 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 air pressure in all tires (See "PROD- • To check blade balance, drive a
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MAINTENANCE , 111 , , 11,,1,,1,, , ,, , ,,, ,1,,, ,, =H, = BATTERY (See Fig. 12) • Catch oil in a suitable container, • Remove oil fill dipstick° Be careful not to allow dirt to Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient enter the engine when changing oil. for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery . Remove drain plug, with an automotive charger will extend it's life. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug • Acid solution level in each battery
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,=, ,, ,,, MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COVER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if KNOB _ T equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS 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- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 16) Fuelfilter should be replaced once each season. Iffuelfilter becomes clogged, o
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...................................... I,,L= i i ,i i i ill,i ,,,,,, r ' i i_ , ERV CE A D ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; . Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position° • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it canno
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REAR SUSPENSION ARM \ BOTTOM OF CURL BOTTOM OF CURL =-t* D D'['_ GR OU ND J LINE REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION FIG. 2O \ NUT"E" GROUND LINE REAR REAR SUSPENSION SUSPENSION TRUNNION ARM FIG. 18 NUT "F" SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT TRUNNION LIFTBRACKET FIG. 21 FIG. 19 FRONT-TO=BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs. 20 and 2I) - To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 3/4 to 7/8" higher than the front when the mower is in its highest position, Check adjustment
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w t S1ERVUCEAN ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT IDLER BELT BELT' ENGINE PULLEY (See Fig. 22) 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 po- sition, move clutch lever up slowly until resistance is felt. If distance from bottom of slot in dash to clutch lever is greater than 4-1/2 inches, adjustment is necessary. * Lower the mowe
