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SWARS
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MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
;AUTION: 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 IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND 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 instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is net alert to the and on the machine before starting. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the •
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PRODUCT SPECIFmCATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. it has been desigr_ed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and GASOLINE CAPACITY 1,25 GALLONS performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OIL TYPE (APFSF!SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°E) remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Service Center!Department. We have competent, weJl- trained tec
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15 PRODUCT SPEOSFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-25 STORAG E ................................................................... 26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TROUBLE
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ACCE D ATTACHMENTS These accessories and atlachmer_to were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased_ Most Soars stores can order these items for you when you provide the modai number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE F SPARK PLUG GAS CAN AiR FILTER BLA_3ES BELTS PERFOR_ANCE Sears offers a wde v:_,fiety of attac# monte that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of bow 1hay can hefp you This list was cura::n
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE. PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 \ Seat O Steering Wheel (!) Large Flat Washer (1) Leckwasher 3/8 Mulcher Steering Plate Boot Video Cassette (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/18-18 I I I I I I (1) Hex Bolt I I __ (1) Shoulder Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 5/16-18 t I I I I I Manuai Parts Bag "! (1) Lock Washer 112 Parts bag contents not shown full size © (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge (2) Shoulder (!) Washer Bolts .........- (2) Gauge 17/32 x 1-3
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LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for _-'..-,h_ppmg°, " . #urp _" ,o_ _..._ ...... To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor a]t parts and hardware you assernbte must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING / WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/driv
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ASSE LY Open battery box door for: SEAT o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). mnspection for corrosion. ,, Testing battery. \ tt! Jumping (if required). \ Periodic charging DISCARD TERMmNAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK HEX WASHER NUT FLAT WASHER _ LOCK WASHER ADJUBTMENT " LARGE FLAT WASHER BOLT FIG, 4 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE HEX BOLT The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for POSITIVE NEGATIVE best cutting p
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E LY TO CONVERT TO B_,_G_NG OR O_SCNARGiNG Simpiy remove mulcher ptate ard store in a saie p_ace. Your mower is now ready fo; discharging or insta!tation ,of opfionaJ grass catcher accessory. NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher btades are designed for discharging and bagging a_so. DEFLECTOR .... / s ( FiG. 5 x\ _NSTALL MULCHER PLf4TE (See Figs. 6 & 7} install two !arch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, LATCN washer, bck washer_ and weld nut as shown. H©OKS NOTE: Pre-assembte
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OPERATION These symboJs may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. t 4_ BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF m-@ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED L HIGH LOW REVERSE NEUTRAL PARKING BRAKE ! iGNITION MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S bIANUAL AND SAFETY RULES _:J_EFOR:B OPERATING YOUR TRACT'©_R Compa re the illustrations with your tractor to famfRiarizeyourself with the !ocat ons of wMous conbels and adj .ts_ments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLEICHOKE OONTBOL \ / i FiG, 8 r _tu )r18[ Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American ,,_.ic °' Standerds hstitute_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the
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..... i, OPERATIC _can r j s_,_G__n severe ey e damage. Always wear safety __hile operating your J I tractor or performing any adjustments o_sion safety mask [ over the spectacles or standard safety glass.. .............. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9) always stop engine when stopping tractor on gra
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0 ON TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) • To restart movemenL s_ow!yreleas#_ parkir_gbrake _nd clutch/brake pedai. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- , Make eli turns slowty, ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged TO TRANSPORT will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut, o Raise attachment flit to l]ighest position with attach- ment lift controi. • Lower mower with attachment lift control.
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OP TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9} • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine dry before mowing, has run out of fuel, it wil_ take extra cranking time to move • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to fuel from the tank to the engine. assure better mowing performance and proper dis- * Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. charge of material. Regulate
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ER FIESPON ES MAIHTENANCE SCHEDULE FIL.I. IN D#7_ES AS YOU COlvlPLEI"E REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery LeveVRecharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transa_le Cocling Adjust Blads Be!t/s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension C,_eck Engine Oil Level Change Engine OIl Clean Air Filter Olearl Air Scnsen Inspect MuffledSpark Arresler R_place Oil Filter (If equipped)
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m CUSTO ILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14} TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even= nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance • To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diamet
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RESPO [LITIES V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Check V,belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Determine temperature range expected before oil change, All oil must meet AFq servlce cg,,ss#tcahon SF or SG, operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. Be sure tractor is on level surface o Oil wll drain more freely when warm. TRANSAXLE COOUNG Catch oi {n a suitable container, Keep tmnsax[e free from bui
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CUSTOM LITI CLEAN AiR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16} Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum kept clean at all times. fibers. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing
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_NoL_NE FUEL RLTER (See F_g. 18} ENGINE O_L FILTER (See Fig. 17} The fu(q filter should be replaced once each season, tf fu_;i R__placefile er:gine oi! fitter every season or every other oi! filter &ecomes dogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one replacement is required. year_ o With engine cool remove fitter and plug fuel Iine Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE sections ENGINE OIL' in this section of this manual thTeugh st
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SERVICE ADJUSTME ...... , , ,i ,, i , CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fuUy and set parking brake. = Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) 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 cannot come in contact with plug. TRACTOR LEVER TO REMOVE MOWER (See
