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MODEL NUMBER 917.258911 OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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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,_ FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. i. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN . Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting presence of children. Children are often attracted to the • O
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 22.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) Service Center/Department Department. We have com- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) petent, we
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 17 SAFE'P/' RULES ............................................................ 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ......
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ACC iES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased,, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor, MAINTENANCE ENGINE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL : FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offersa widevarietyofattachments thatfit yourtractor.Manyofthesearelistedbelowwithbriefexplanations of howtheycanhelp you, This list
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.............................. i i lll ii iillllll HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS OF .................................................. i iii iilllllllllllllllllllll i,iiiii Parts Bag contents shown ............................... i II I IIIllU II (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Gao (4) Brackets_-_ (4) Retainer.Spr!ngs _ "< (12) Carriaqe Bolts 5/16-18 x 578 Iie loop_ IC--_- 1(4)Clevis Pins_I (4) Wheels @ (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Adjusting Bar t_ (12) Crownlock Nuts 3/16 x 8 (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (1) Shoulder Bolt
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LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith the exception of those parts left unassembled fo rshipping purposes.. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor al! parts and hardware you assemble 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.. (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (1) 1/2" wrench Util
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BLY Use terminal access doors for: CHECK TIRE PRESSURE - Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- The tireson yourtractorwere overinflated at the factory for ware). shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor • Inspection for corrosion° best cutting performance. • Testing battery,, ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual • Jumping (if required)_ Periodic charging,, CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM DISCARD HEX NUT LOCK FLAT After you lear
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i MBLY ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,',,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lll./lllJ.lll II,..ll.l.lll INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to (See Figs. 5 and 7) align deck pins with the ho!es in suspension arms., Be sure tractor is on leve! surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park_ down as shown. ing b
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BLY ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT° PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ,/ All assembly instructions have been completed° V' No remaining loose parts in carton. ¢" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum ! hour at 6 amps)o ,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely° ¢ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were ovennflat
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OPERA /,U,ll I,nn These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL 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 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED R N L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ! MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FE
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.............. iilll illl ii ii ill iii ill OPERATI ............... ,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,, i. 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 location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER CLUTCH SWITCH 3LUNGER CHOKECONTROL THROTTLECONTROL CLUTCH_RAKE LIFT LEVER PEDAL HOUR METER IGNITION SWITCH HEIG
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OPERATION i i illll i] ill illlllllll,i 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may TO S
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N ii i i i i lllll illlllllljll iJll UlL II Illl TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 8A) ! Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when theyare stightly ! CAUTION: Do not drive up or down I off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height hills with slopes greater than 15° and inoperating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in I I do not drive across any slope. proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions° • Choose the slowest speed before start
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O ERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine_ = The engine in yourtractor has been shipped, from the • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en- factory, already filled with summer weight oil gaged position° . Check engine oil with tractor on level ground, ° Sit on seat inop
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i i illllllul ii ii i1,,, OPERATION MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION ill i_u,i ............................................. ° Tire chainscannot be used when the mower housing is CAUTION: Never engage or disengage attached to tractor_ freewheel lever while the engine is run- ° Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing ning. ........................... iiiii performance.. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Set€ice and Adjustments section of this manual. To ensure proper operation and perform
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i i iiiilu ,11 u i iii CUSTOMER ESPONSmBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____o__ AS YOU COMPLETE /_.O_',_" ........ REGULAR SERVICE ___",_" SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation _ Check T_re Pressure if T check for Lo0se"Fasie'ners V # R Sharper,JReplaee"Mower Blades ............ 6#44 " A Eubricati0n Chart v" C .......... ............................... = Check Battery Leve]lRecharge ...................................... u v' Clean Battery and Terminals Cl_eck Transaxle Cooling v% Adjust BIade Belt(s
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CU i i illlllllll Jl TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nanoe_ 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° tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILHTIES TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs 14 and 15) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmissionshould be kept All oif must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH clean to assure proper cooling, • Be sure tractor is on level surface. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot, To prevent • Oil will drain more freely when warm,, possible damage to s
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................ . II/IIJlLLJIIIJI:Ul/II . CUSTOMER RES PONSIBILITIES : / CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engineoil fitter every season or every other'oif change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are year'. kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely MUFFLER dusty, di_/conditions), remove the blower housin
