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Owner's Manual
JCRIIFTSMI H°J
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275031
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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Maintenance ....................................... 18 Warranty ............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 22 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Operation ............................................ 12 R
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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, GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss- instructions in the manual and on the of-control and tipover accidents, which machine before starting. can result in severe injury or death. All • Only allow responsible adults, who are slopes
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• Never run a machine inside a closed III. CHILDREN area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade is not alert to the presence of children. attachment bolts, tight and keep Children are often attracted to the equipment in good condition. machine and the mowing activity. Never • Never tamper with safety devices. assume that children will remain where Check their proper operation regularly. you last saw them. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Kee
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_,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 with specifications of the manufacturer of while on the slope. your tractor. Use common sense when • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the towing. Operate only at the lowest 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. T
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Please read and retain this manual. The PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS instructions will enable you to assemble 3.5 GALLONS GASOLINE and maintain your tractor properly. UNLEADED Always observe the "SAFETY RULES", CAPACITY REGULAR \ND TYPE: REPAIR AGREEMENT SAE 10W30 OILTYPE A Repair Agreement is available on this (ABOVE 32°F) (API-SF-SJ): product. Contact your nearest Sears SAE 5W-30 store for details. (BELOW 32°F) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL CAPACITY'. W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS • Read and observe the safety
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Steering Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Extension Wheel Insert Steedng Sleeve Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x %3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower (5) RetainerSpdngs (2)Flanged Pins (2) etainer Springs (1)Front Plate Isingle loop) Assembly Gauge Wheels Wheels Q (2) Centedock Nuts Bolts _)(2) (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Video Cassette For Future Use Slope Sheet Keys (2) Keys i 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 _._-,_ Wheel Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need Hex Bolt _ _Steering are liste
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INSTALL SEAT TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Adjust seat before tightening adjustment Operation section for location and knob. function of controls) 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly of position. seat to tractor. 2. Release parking brake by depressing 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from clutch/brake pedal. the cardboard packing. Remove the 3. Place gearsh
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NOTE: To assist in locating hole in . INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with Be sure tractor is on level surface and notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower suspension arms are raised with mower side-to-side to give space attachment lift control. Engage parking between plate and mower brackets. brake. IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- routing in all mower pulley grooves. sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway 9. Connect a
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CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be propedy leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. i- ;i A BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H L (®)_1 ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATrACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER,
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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. Ignition Switch Position Ammeter Attachment Throttle Control Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Control ShiftLever Adjustment Height Knob Gear Shift Lever \ Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the America
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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 I spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. TO SET PARKING BRAKE IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" will Your tractor is equipped with
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3. Start mower blades by engaging Thecuttingheightrangeis approximately attachment clutch control. 1:1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- TO STOP MOWER BLADES - sured from the ground to the blade tip disengage attachment clutch control. with the engine not running. These _I_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower heights are approximate and may vary without either the entire grass catcher, on depending upon soil conditions, height of mowers so equipped, or the deflector grass and types of grass being
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- AWARNING: Experience indicates that " MENTS 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 during storage. Acidic specifications of 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,
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Drive so that clippings are discharged • The attachments and ground drive can onto the area that has been cut. Have "now be used. If the engine does not the cut area to the right of the tractor. accept the load, restart the engine and This will result in a more even distribu- allow it to warm up for one minute tion of clippings and more uniform using the choke as described above. cutting. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and When mowing large areas, start by below) 7. When engine starts, slowly push
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FILL iN DATES ___ AS YOU COMPLETE _ _,-_-_,_-_._._, ,_-_'_ _" _ _¢-_ ,_._"O'_'_ Checkor.keOperotlen Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T letedock Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners i_ 1_7 A C Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _/4 T Lubdcatlen Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals _ Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s Adjust Mogon Drive Be_t(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level ll_ V' Change Engine Oil 1_1,2.3 V ° E Clean Air Filter _2 N Clean Air Scr
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IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, _CTOR 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 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 ad- torque). justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 hea
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• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not Change the oil after every 50 hours of attempt to open or remove caps or covers. operation or at least once a year if the Adding or checking level of electrolyte is tractor is not used for 50 hours in one not necessary. TO CLEAN BAI-rERY AND TERMINALS year. Check the crankcase oil level be
