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SEA/R $
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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12o0 HP WC
Caution:
ELECTRIC START
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
38" MOWER DECK
and lnstruct=ons
Before Operating
5 SPESD TRANSAXLE
This Equipment
LAWN TRACTOR
° Assembly
o Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
oService and Adjustment
oRepair Parts
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
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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. FA_LURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJU RY OR DEATH, I. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow ail 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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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears =RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS tractor, tt has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 12.0 tured 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 )/our nearest Sears Service Center/DepartmenL We nave competent, well-trained OIL (3.0 PINTS): SAE 30 (Above 32°F) technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 OPERATION ........................................................... 10-t3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 MAINTENANCE SCH EDULE ...................................... 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 14-17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 18-23 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 STORAG
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ACCE$$ORUSS AND ATTACH ENT$ ........ i ii ii1,1, ,,, i i , ,, ,i,,,i,,,i Those accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased. They are also available at most Soars retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these ffems for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE BLADES BELTS SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tra
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.................... . .............. ,_,,,., ....... , ,. ,, ,, ,, ,..- ; ...... , ,,,,,,_ ,,,,_ CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts pa ked eparately in carton ......... ,,i,,,, i ,,, 1,1,,,,,i ........... . ,,, ,,,, ,........... O Seat Sheet Battery acid © 112 Steering Wheel Battery Steering Boot t i Owner's Manual Parts Bag (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (!) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 , ,, ,.............. ,,, , Parts bag contents not shown full size @ ' .... Wheel _[_ !_l S
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i . ii,.i, i u ,,, i i n lUll,i, nl,,ll ASSEM LY L I IIU i I !1 .... i1,, I , IIII III IIIII , IIIII Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with except on of those parts left unassembled for shippfng 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 their proper tightness. INSERT TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier+ Standard "X
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ASSE BLY 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. i llll i,. , i ,, i ,m i ,t=_,,,, CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield, Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. . Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer Wash hands or clothing Immediately if loosely. Do not tighten. accldentallyln contact with battery actd. • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. Do not smoke
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ASSEMBLY iNSTALL BA3"TEF Y (See Figs. 4 & 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, nals. Before installing battery, remove rings, etc, Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. o Lift seat to raised position. • Open battery box dOOrr ° Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of tractor_ = Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.. • First connect RED battery cable to positiv
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i OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations ofvarious controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIFT LEVER CLUTCH LEVER SWtTCH PLUNGER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER LIGHT SWITCH -.\ THROTTLE/C HOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE MOWER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS [ t PARKING GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 6 Sears tractors conform to th
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................... ............................... ,................ ' v,, i ...... _r OPERATION 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores° HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under
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OPERATUON If stepping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) ° pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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 ° afiowed room for tractor to roil slightly as you restart shut off the engine. movement, • Select desired height o
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m,i .......................................... i i iiii i, ...................... ,I"JlJJlllLL I I,II,IllL OPERATIO TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) • Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of When starting engine for the first time or if engine has the tractor, This will result in a more even distribu- run out of fuel, it wilt take extra cranking time to move lion of clippings and more uniform cutting. fuel from the tank to the engine_
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RESPONS LtT ES CUSTOMSR , i .... = i , = n ............. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation ; ; _ . = .... Check Tire Pressure 6_ J T Check for Loose Fasteners 64# R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart J T Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean Battery and Terminals a CheckTransmisston Cooling Adjust BIade Belt(s) Tension ............. ' Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension e" Check Engine _Oil Level Change Engine Oil E C
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L / "11 nl I ' "1"""_ .............. i.!ll i .I.IlU,I .lUI,--'_ ......... I ' I CUSTOMER RESPON IBILmTUES am, ........................................ i in TRACTOR "_ MANDREL Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLA.DE _.______ _ . ASSEMBLY nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6)feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Service and Adjustments section of this manua0_ _..._ _; EDGEUP FLATWAS
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¢USTO ER ESPONS BILITUE$ ENGINE BATTERY (See Fig. 12) Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient LUBRICATION for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it's life. Only use high quality detergent o!1 rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade • Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even according to your expected operating temperature. with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distil
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AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig. BLOWER HOUSING 14) Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by SCREWS using a dirty air filter° Clean the foam pro-cleaner element after every 25 hours of operation, more often if used in very SCREWS dusty, dirty conditions, • Remove knob and cover, AIR SCREEN , Remove cartridge nut and replace cartridge. • Reassemble and tighten securely. / NOTE= Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge. STARTER Replace paper cartridge once a year or a
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SERVNCE AN ADJUSTMSNTS .._==H..u= ...11.. N==u,i i., u= i.u.,. = 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. a Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR SEE
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SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs_ 20 and 2'1) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower' while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3). If tires are EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your SIDE.
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SERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 22) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing. BELT REMOVAL- NUT 'A" . Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_ . Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its JAM NUT lowest position, • Roll belt off engine puIiey. ° Disconnect R_H_
