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Owner's Manual
JCRRFTSMRN°I
LAWN TRACTOR
16.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.272068
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
J_ his product has a low emission engine which operates I
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
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CAUTION:
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MaintenanceSchedule ...................... 18 Warranty............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 22 SafetyRules ......................................... 3 Storage ............................................... 29 ProductSpecifications.......................... 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 AssemblyPre-Operation ....................... 8 Repair Parts ........................................ 34 Operation................
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing, objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in senous injury or death. • Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely Look for this symbol to point out necessary. Always look down and important safety precautions. It means behind before and while backing. CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!fl YOUR • Be aware of the mower discharge SAFETY IS INVOLVED. direction and do not point it at anyone. CAUTIO
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DO: • Never carry children. They may fall off • Mow up and down slopes, not across. and be seriously injured or interfere • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree with safe machine operation. limbs, etc. • Never allow children to operate the • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven machine. terrain could overturn the machine. Tall • Use extra care when approaching blind grass can hide obstacles. corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that may obscure visio
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• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree • Be sure the area is clear of other limbs, etc. people before mowing. Stop machine if • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. anyone enters the area. Uneven terrain could overturn the • Never carry passengers or children machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. even with the blades off. • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so • Do not mow in reverse unless abso- that you will not have to stop or shift lutely necessary. Always look down while on the slope. and beh
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble Gasoline 1.25 Gallons and maintain your tractor properly. Capacity Unleaded Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". and Type: Regular REPAIR AGREEMENT OiIType SAE 10W30 (Above A Repair Agreement is available on this 32°F) product. Contact your nearest Sears (API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 store for details. (Below 32°F) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Oil Capacity: 4.5 Pints • Read and observe the safety rules. S
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Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt washer 1) Lock 3/8 3/8-16 x 1 1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Steering ,_ Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Shaft Steering (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Keys Slope Sheet Video Cassette 7
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping 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 proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR 6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten ASSEMBLY securely. A socket wrench set will make assembly 7.
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NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate Seat instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. _rminal TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest INSTALL SEAT position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in "transmis- 1. Remove ad
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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALL MULCHER PLATE After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual. of mower deck opening and slide into el CHECKLIST place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of Before you operate your new tractor, we mower deck. wis
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING Ol L ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OV,%_MPI i Ixl PARKING BRAKE FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ®DI ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP H
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KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Position Attachment Clutch Lever Lift Ammeter J Lever Plunger 3-hrottle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Height Clutch/Brake Indicator Pedal Freewheel Parking Brake Lever Control Motion Control Lever Our tractors con
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the J eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety J glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any J adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a I wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. J HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will TO SET PARKING BRAKE cause the battery to discharge and go Your tra
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TOADJUSTGAUGEWHEELS TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gaugewheels are properlyadjusted /t LHLCAUTION: Do not drive up. or down whenthey areslightlyoff the ground hills with slopes greater than 15 ° ano ao whenmoweris at the desiredcutting not drive across any slope. Use the slope heightin operatingposition.Gauge guide at the back of this manual. wheelsthen keepthe deckin proper • Choose the slowest speed before positionto help preventscalpingin most starting up or down hills. terrainconditions. • Avoid stoppi
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To avoid engine problems, the fuel NOTE:Toprotect hood from damage system should be emptied before storage when transporting your tractor on a truck of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and start the engine and let it run until the fuel secured to tractor. Use an appropriate lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- etc.). tions for additional information. TOWING CARTS AND
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is Before driving the unit in cold weather, being removed from hydraulic drive the transmission should be warmed up as system. follows: 5. Move motion control lever to neutral 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. (N) position. Shutoff engine and set 2. Place the motion control lever in parking brake. neutral. Release the parking brake 6. Engage transmission by placing and let the clutch
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See 9"0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this manual. the grass clippings many times and • The left hand side of mower should be reduce them in size so that as they fall used for trimming. onto the lawn they will disperse int
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ ,/._n_ 'I FILL ,.OATES AS YOU COMPLETE _. tJ._ t-tq: _'_ _ _J R EOO 'RBERV,OE / / ZERV'OE O' ES Check Brake Operation Check 33re Pressure _ Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems I1_ R CheCk for Loose Fasteners V' V'5 T Lubrication Chart V' 0 Check Battery Level A Shaq_en/Replace Mower Blades R Clean Battery and Terminals V m Check Transaxls Cooling If Check V-Belts If Check Engine Oil Level _ If Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_ If E Change Engine Oil (wi
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TRACTOR 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when shown. performing any maintenance. 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. BRAKE OPERATION torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in treated. highest gear, then brake must be ad- TO SHARPEN BLADE justed. (See "-IO ADJUST BRAKE" in the NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- Service and Adjustments section of
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NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is 0 3o 32 4o not necessary. _0 "20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 TO CLEAN BA-I-FERYAND TERMINALS TEMPERATURE RANGE AN3"ICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to =leak" Change the oil after every 50 hours of power. operation or at least once a year if the 1. Open battery box door. trac
