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Sears l
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917,253724
Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
TRACTOR
GARDEN
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, III. 60684 U.S.A.
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MODEL CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Varidrive NUMBER GTV 16 HP. Garden Tractor_ It has been designed, engineered SERIAL and manufactured to give you dependability and performance NUMBER Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL edy, pfease contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co. store BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACH- They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper ED TO THE TOP RIGHT SIDE OF DRAWBAR tools and part
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ........ BELOW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .............. 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 13 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................ 4 REPAIR PARTS ........................... 15 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATmON 23. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment 1_ Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL a, Use only approved drawbar hitch points, b, Limit loads to those you can saf
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To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need: CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE VARIDRIVE CONTROL one 3/4" socket, two 7/16" wrenches and one (FIG. 11) UNLESS ENGINE IS RUNNING, DAMAGE MAY 11/16" wrench OCCUR TO VARIDRIVE SYSTEM, NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R,H_) AND LEFT HAND (L°H.} ARE CUT AWAY VIEW DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE _._ VENT CAP SEATED ON TRACTOR, L_.-_J ASSElVtIaLY 1, Remove Shipping Strap Banding, Bundling Wires, Battery, BATTERY TUBE Steering Wheel and Bagof Parts. Also there is a
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d. Insert Battery Bo_t into square hole on the left side of Battery Support (Fig,, 3), Fasten Battery Rod to Battery Bolt with a Flat Washer and Wing Nut. e. Insert remaining Battery Bolt into square hole in Roll side of Battery Support and fasten Battery Rod with a Flat Washer and Wing Nut (Fig, 3). Tighten Wing Nuts securely fo Position Terminal Cover over RED Battery Cable {Fig, 4). g Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+} Battery Ter- minal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex N
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1,, Keep aIl shields in place,. 2, Before leaving operator's position: a Shift transmission to neutral b Set Parking Brake. c, Disengage Attachment Lever, d Shut off engine, e, Remove Ignition Key, FIGURE 8 3, Wait fm all movement to stop before servicing machine,, 4_ Keep peopie and pets a safe distance away from machine. LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE YOUR TRACTOR tN A LARGE, OPEN AREA. CLUTCH°BRAKE PEDAL THIS TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH "DRIVE" POSITION INTERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT FOOT , \ |
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WARMUNG UP THE ENGINE Move Throttle Control to "SLOW" position. Push Choke in as engine warms up. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OPERATING. When restartinq a warm engine move Throttle Control mid- way between SLOW and FAST position,, Choke may not have to be used. TRACTOR OPERATION I With engine running and warm place Throttle Control mid- t II fl I_ * , way between SLOW and FAST post on. 2o Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down flrmly to disengage Parking Brake and hold Clutch-Br
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1,,Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminals of each battery (taking care not to shor_t against chassis), CHARGING DISCHARGING 2, Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK or good CHASSIS GROUND on tractor (away from Gas Tank or Battery), 4,_Disconnect cables in reverse order': a, Engine Block or chassis of tractor_ b_ Negative terminal of fully charged battery_ c. Positive
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R,H. SIDE OF TRACTOR ENGINE _-_ FIRST HOURS CLUTCH PULLEy_ IDLER FLAT VARIATOR 1_ CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENT IDLER STOP_ PLATE _- t I VARIATOR New Belts may stretch after the first few hours of operation resulting in lossof power. -- _""---_'=====_. CONTROL ARM_'_ amWith engine running, transmission in neutral, place Vari- drive Control Lever in "FAST" position (Fig. 11) and check if Secondary Belt (Fig. 16 - Inset) ridesflush with outside of Variator Sheave (DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON CLUTCH PEDAL). b, If
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EVERY HOURS 1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL DO WITHNOT ENGINE CHECK RUNNING° ENGINE OiL LEVEL Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig, 17) clean, push it down tight for a few seconds, remove and read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until "FULL" mark is reached.. In summer use S.A,E, 30 (SC, SD, SE or SF) Oil. In winter (below 32°F.) use S,A.E 10W30 (SC, SD, SE or SF). In extreme cold (below OAF.) use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC0 SD, SE or SF)
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6, OIL PIVOT POINTS HEATSHIELD Place several drops of SAA.E. 30 Oil at points where parts move against each other, especially: HEAT SHIELD a,, Front Axle Pivot (Fig. 20). b, Hood Hinges. c_ Foot Pedal Shaft (Fig_9), d, Lift Shaft (Fig, 33). e. Polyfoam Seat at Varlator Arm Assembly Pivot Shaft (saturate with oil), see page !8, Key No's. 46, 51 and 53. f. Clutch Link and Varidrlve Control Link, see page 18, Key No's, 47 and 49, g Varidrive Handle Pivot Bushing (Fig 33) ,AIR TUBE SCREEN VIEWED FRO
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REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE Refer to page 8,_ 2oREPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, reptacement is required, a, With Engine coot, remove and plug Fuel Line Sections as removed from both ends of Fuel F_lter (Fig. 28). b,_Place new Fuel Filter in position in Fuel Line (arrow on side of Filter in direction of fuel flow)_ LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE IS IN BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE| PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS. J =w.v 5®@.o..s 1_ CH
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2. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR ON A LEVEL DRY CONCRETE OR PAVED SURFACE THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED+ a Remove (4} Hex Washer Head Tapping Screws from Shift Cover Plate (Fig, 30), located on top tractor frame+ Remove the Cover Plate, b Loosen .Jam Nut (A) on Brake Rod (B) at Clevis (C) (Fig, 31) c Rotate Brake Rod (B) counterclockwise, (_¢-_) turning Brake Rod out of Clevis (C) four to six turns (Fig., 31), • , • rt I_ * d, Start tract
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5o BELT REPLACEMENT The belts on this tractor are special for this application, when replacing Belts always replace with Sears belts. a, Disconnect Negative Ground Battery Cable_ b. Set Parking Brake (F_g, 10). c Pull Varidrive Control Lever to slow position (Fig. 11) giving Primary Belt slack. d Remove Primary Belt from Engine Putley (Fig. 34)_ e,, Remove 3 Bolts and Nuts holding Primary Idler Sheaves to Frame (Fig. 33). f_ Remove Klip Ring and Washer from Variator P_vot Shaft (Fig° 34)_ Slide
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TROUBLE SH{:)OT|NG POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY WILL NOT START Push Peda nto brake position (Fig, 9) Clutch-Brake Pedal in drive position Attachment Clutch Lever in "ENGAGED" position Move Lever to "DISENGAGED" position (Fig_ 8) Fill Tank with fresh Gasoline, Check Fuel Line (Fig. No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel Line or Fuel Filter 28) and Carburetor (clean if necessary) BIown Fuse Check for fault and replace Fuse Dead Battery Recharge or replace Battery Defective ignition or loose Wi
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917,253724 RED ................... BLACK -- i I + 12V - % RED %% STARTER WHITE WHITE 0,1( SOLENOID WHITE _r {iNTER LOCK SWITCH INTERLOCK SWITCH OS BLACK MAGNET, ED IGNITION SWITCH BLACK BLACK, € RED BLACK PLUGS 30 a _,, 0 FUSE AMMETER _ BLACK G C _¸¸ LIGHTS WILL NOT REGISTER ON AMMETE R RED RED YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR LIFT MOTOR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BE- CON
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REPASR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 ELECTRICAL _- 19 19. A C D E F 47 _:_5 11 22 _ 6 _:_23 (_ 48 D ,_4 F 7 31 3 4 tO 24 27 26 45 12 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRfPTION NO, NO. NO. NO. 719J Cover - Terminal 25 STD541025 *Nut-Hexl/4-20UNC 1 Tube - Plastic 5115J Cable - Starter 26 7604J 2 3 2008J Solenoid 27 6999R Clamp _ Hose Lockwasher - 3/8 Ext, Tooth 4 STD551125 *Lockwasher 1/4 28 1402P Fuse 5 STD541225 *Nut_ Hex Jam 1/4 - 20 UNC 29 6347R 6 5642P Screw - Hex Hd. Self T
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 CHASSIS, FENDER AND DASHBOARD 46 G 79- 22 G 13 11 c_ 44 17 78 27 51 21 26 30 |2 8O 22 MODEL 36 77 37 36
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 CHASSIS, FENDER AND DASHBOARD DESCRIPTION KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. NO, NO, 67P Bolt . Round Hd. Square Neck 1 677A875 Strap Assembly . Hinge 33 36t6J Tank - Fuel 63 5/16 - 18 UNC x 3/4 Gr. 5 2 677A432 Strap Assembly - Hinge 34 4609J Cap - Fuel 575P Nut - Crownlock Bezel • L.H. 35 6431J Pad - Spacer 64 3 678H570 5/16 - 18 UNC Bezel - R.H. 36 6999R Clamp - Hose 4 678H571 3419P Screw - Truss H d. C ros
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REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724 VARIDRIVE SYSTEM 23 48 4 B 74 ¥ 19 17 18 13 14 13 14 69 68 67 25 63 65 64 26 27 33 28 66 84 28 47 26 t8 59 39 60 18 45 88 18 -
