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Owner's Manual
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16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271110
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION: For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
Read and follow all
1-800-659-5917
Safety Rules and Instructions
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
before operating this equip-
ment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Warranty ................................................. 2 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Service and Adjustments ...................... 23 Assembly ................................................ 8 Storage ................................................. 29 Operation .............................................. 12 Troubleshooting .................................... 30 Maintenance Schedule ...................
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•Tum offblades when notmowing. • Do nottryto stabilizethe machineby • Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass puttingyourfootonthe ground. catcheror unclogging chute. • Donotuse grasscatcheron steep slopes. • Mowonly indaylightor goodartificial light. CHILDREN • Do notoperatethe machinewhile under Tragicaccidents can occurif the operator the influenceof alcoholor drugs. is notalertto the presenceof children. • Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnear or Childrenare oftenattractedto the crossingroadways. machinean
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before restarting. manufacturer's recommendedparis, • Nevermake adjustmentsorrepairswith when necessary. the enginerunning. Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut. • Grass catchercomponents are subject Wrap the blade(s)orwear gloves,and to wear, damage,and deterioration, use extracautionwhenservicing them. whichcouldexposemovingpartsor Checkbrakeoperationfrequently. allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently Adjustand serviceas required. checkcomponentsand replacewith • Be surethe area is clearof otherpeople •
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Shouldyouexperienceany problemyou cannoteasilyremedy,pleasecontactyour GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS nearestSearsAuthorizedServiceCenter. CAPACITY We have competent,well-trainedtechni- AND TYPE: UNLEADED ciansand thepropertoolsto serviceor REGULAR repairthistractor. Please readand retainthismanual.The OIL TYPE SAE 30 instructions willenable youto assemble (API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F) SAE 10W-30 and maintainyourtractorproperly. Always observethe "SAFETY RULES". (below 32°F) MAINTEN
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Parts Bag contentsshownfullsize (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt © 3/8-16 x I (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Q (1) Large Rat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Knol_ (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 114-20 x3/4 liltlliillllliillllillll (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Nuts @ (2) Hex Washers 1/4 1/4-20 (2) Lock _. (2) Weld _. Nuts #10 Washers #10
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Parts packed separately in.carton Steering Seat Boot Video Cassette Plate I Steering Manual Wheel Parts Bag _(2) Center- (2) Shoulder Bolts lock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Parts Bag contentsnot shownfull size (2) Front LinkAssemblies Insert /_ _St_ri_g in Steering Wheel I Adapter _).._ I 1 (2) Keys (2) Latch Hook Assemblys
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Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat the factorywithexceptionof thosepartsleft unassembled for shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeand properoperationof yourtractor allpartsandhardwareyouassemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Use the correcttools as necessaryto insurepropertightness.Reviewthe videocassettebeforeyoubegin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR are horizontal(leftto dght)and slide ASSEMBLY insidebootand ontoadapter. • Assemblelargeflat washer,3/8 lock A socketwrenchsetwillmakeassembly washer, 3/8hexboltand tighten se
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY Seat Pan ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, re- Battery move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, Box Door rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con- nected first to prevent sparking from acci- clental grounding. • Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position. • Open battery box door and remove pro- INSTALL
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE HookPoints Weld NutFrom Down Thetires onyour tractor were ovednflated The Top atthefactory forshipping purposes. Lock Correct tirepressure isimportant forbest Weld Washer cutting performance. Nut • Reduce tirepressure toPSIshown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on Latch Latch page 5 of this manual. Hook CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO Lock Washer Washer LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Washer Service and Adjustments secti
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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO V' CHECKLIST MOWER DECK PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING• The gauge wheels are designed to keep CHECKLIST: the mower deck in proper position when V' All assembly instructions have been operating mower. Be sure they are proper- completed. ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per- v' No remaining loose parts in carton. formance. v' Battery is properly prepared and • Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). v' Seat is adjust
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These symbolsmayappearon yourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product. Learn andunderstandtheirmeaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _'l R N H L (®)_1 ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _(_) ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THISOWNER'S MANUAL ANDSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare theillustrations withyour tractor tofamiliarize yourself withthelocations of various controls andadjustments. Save thismanual forfuture reference. LightSwitch Position Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Throttle/Choke Control _ LiftLever Plunger Clutch/Brake Control Attachment Lift Lever ParkingBrake Gearshift Lever Height Adjustment Indicator Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Ame
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The operationof any tractorcan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe I eyes,whichcan resultin severeeye damage.Alwayswear safetyglasses oreye shieldswhileoperatingyourtractoror performingany adjustmentsor repairs.We recommenda widevisionsafetymaskoverthe spectacles,or I standardsafetyglasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR removekey. Alwaysremovekeywhen leavingtractorto preventunauthorized Yourtractoris equippedwithan operator USe. presencesensingswitch.When engineis • Neveruse choketo stop engine. runni
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• The averagelawnshouldbe cutto sureyouhave allowedroomfor tractor approximately 2-1/2 inchesduringthe to rollslightly as you restartmovement. coolseasonandto over3 inchesduring • Torestartmovement,slowlyrelease hotmonths. For healthierandbetter parkingbrakeandclutch/brakepedal. lookinglawns,mowoftenandafter • Make alltumsslowly. moderategrowth. TO TRANSPORT • For bestcuttingperformance,grass • Raiseattachmentliftto highestposition over6 inchesinheightshouldbe withattachmentliftcontrol. mowedtwi
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mixoilwithgasoline. Purchase fuelin WARM WEATHER STARTING(50° F quantities thatcanbeused within 30 AND ABOVE) days toassure fuelfreshness. • When enginestarts,move the throttle IMPORTANT: When operating intempera- controlto the fast position. tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean • The attachmentsand grounddrivecan wintergradegasolineto help insuregood nowbe used.If the enginedoesnot ,_dAweatherstarting. acceptthe load, restartthe engineand RNING: Experienceindicatesthat allowit to warm upfor
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mulchwithyour highestengine(blade) • When mowing large areas, start by turn- speedas thiswill providethe best recut- ing to the right so that clippings will dis- tingactionof the blades. charge away from shrubs, fences, drive- Avoidcuttingyourlawnwhenit iswet. ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow Wet grasstendsto form clumpsand in the opposite direction making left interfereswiththe mulchingaction.The hand tums until finished. • Ifgrass is extremely tall, it should be best timeto mow yourlawn
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _./_ __..,,,__.,,_€.J AS YOU COMPLETE DATES lie Check Brake Operation t_ V p Check Tire Pressure I_ i Check Operator Presence and T : Intedock Systems V ° R CheckforLooseFa_enera V* I,/, l/ SharperdIReplace Mower Blades V_4 T LuStre.on Chart V' I/ Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge V r V _ Check Transaxla Cooling Ad}ust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks Adjust Motion Drive Ball(s) Tension I_s Check Engine Oil Level V ° V ° Change Engine
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TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper- blade, butif you do, be sure the blade is formingany maintenance. balanced. BRAKE OPERATION Care should be taken to keep the blade If tractor requires more than six (6) feet balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause stopping distance at high speed in highest excessive vibration and eventual damage gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See to mower and engine. "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and • The bla
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• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum • Use gauge on oil till cap/dipstick for jelly. checking level. Insert dipstick into the • Reinstall battery (See =CONNECT BAT- tube and rest the oUfill cap on the tube. TERY" in the Assembly section of this Do not thread the cap onto the tube manual). when taking reading. Keep oil at V-BELTS =FULL= line on dipstick. Tighten cap Check V-belts for deterioration and wear onto the tube securely when finished. after 100 hours of operation and replace if AirC
