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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMRH °
LAW TRACTOR
26.0 HR 48" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.275900
from previously built engines. Before you start the engine, read
i[_ This product has a low emission engine which operates differently
and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT: For answers to your questions about
this product, Call:
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Maintenance........................................16 Warranty................................................2 Safety Rules..........................................3 Service and Adjustments.....................21 ProductSpecifications ..........................6 Storage................................................29 Assembly/Pre-Operation.......................7 Troubleshooting...................................30 Operation...............................................9 RepairParts........
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw- ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: In order to prevent ac- Never direct discharged material cidental starting when setting up, trans- toward anyone. Avoid discharging porting, adjusting or making repairs, material against a wall or obstruction. always disconnect spark plug wire and Material may ricochet back toward the place wire wher
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II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the Slopes are a major factor related to loss of blades shut off. They may fall off and control and tip-over accidents, which can be seriously injured or interfere with result in severe injury or death. Opera- safe machine operation. Children who tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If have been given rides in the past may you cannot back up the slope or if you feel suddenly appear in the mowing area uneasy on it, do not mow it. for ano
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Removegas-poweredequipment from Check their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. Ifthis is not possible,then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuel suchequipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container,ratherthan from a gasoline debris. Allow machine to cool before dispenser nozzle. storing. Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim If you strike a foreign object, stop and of the fuel tank
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In the state of California the above is PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS required by law (Section 4442 of the Gasoline 4 Gallons California Public Resources Code). Other Capacity Unleaded states may have similar laws. Federal and Type: Regular laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar- Oil Type SAE 10W30 rester for the muffler is available through 'API-SG-SL): (above 32°F) your nearest Sears service center (See SAE 5W-30 REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). (below 32°F) REPAIR PROTECTION Oil Capacity: W/Fi
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Slope Sheet Keys For Future Use (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. , When right or left hand is mentioned in Slide seat until a comfortable position this manual, it means, from your point of is reached which allows you to press view, when you are in the operating posi- clutch/brake pedal all the way down. , tion (seated behind the steering wheel). Get off seat without moving its ad- justed position. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment CARTON knob
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TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKiD CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac- (See Operation section for location tor, check to see that the brake is properly _dwfunction of controls) adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in ARNING: Before starting, read, un- the Service and Adjustments section of derstand and follow all instructions in the this manual. Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure ,/CHECKLIST the area in front of tractor is clear of
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These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learnand understandtheir meaning. R N H L I',,I ¢ -= REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH 6 6 o, I ® O ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) t' oi OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT ®@@@@ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH E
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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 locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ROS "ON" Position Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Lever Plunger Throttle Control Clutch/Brake Attachment Lift Lever Choke Control o Height Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Control Parking Brake Motion Control Lever Light Switch 02881 O
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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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. TO SET PARKING BRAKE IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause Your tractor is
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - , The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool disengage attachment clutch control. season and to over 3 inches during hot _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower with- months. For healthier and better looking out either the entire grass catcher, on mowers lawns, mow often and after moderate so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. growth. Attachment Push In To "Disengage" , For best cutting performance, grass over Lift Lever 6 inches in
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS ,j_WARNJNG: Do not drive up or down Tow only the attachments that are recom- hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do mended by and comply with specifications not drive across any slope. Use the slope of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use guide provided at the back of this manual. common sense when towing. Too heavy * Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose
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Never use engine or carburetor cleaner few seconds and then continue to push products inthe fuel tank or permanent the control in slowly. This may require damage may occur. an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending TO START ENGINE on the temperature. When starting the engine for the first time AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from Before driving the unit in cold weather, the tank t
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4. Move motion control lever to full forward positionand hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse positionand hold for five (5) seconds. Repeatthis procedurethree (3) times. NOTE: During this step there will be no movementof drivewheels. The air is being removedfrom hydraulic drive system. 5. Move motion control lever to neutral 00272 (N) position.Shutoff engine and set parking brake. • If grass is extremely tall, it should be 6. Engagetransmissionby placingfree- mowed twice to redu
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___/__o_ '" ASYOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE _.._'_ _.4_ _4_ {4_ {4_4_'___fSERVlC E DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and v' T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _,' v' C Lubrication Chart _4 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling v' Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) N Clean Air Filter _2
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TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. • When the engine is running with the BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet any attempt by the operator to shift into to stop at highest speed in highest gear reverse should shut off the engine. on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, When the engine is running with the then brake must
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TRANSAXLE COOLING The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt The transmission fan and cooling fins to sharpen while on the mower. should be kept clean to assure proper To check blade balance, you will need a cooling. 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis- balancer. (When using a cone balancer, sion while engine is running or while the follow the instructions supplied with transmission is hot. To prevent possible balanc
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1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful 5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in not to allow dirt to enter the engine clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. when changing oil. 2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE valve and install the drain tube onto the , Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car- fitting. tridge. Oil Drain Valve NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge. 1. Remove nut and cartridge
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MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler and • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre- of all foreign matter. ate a fire hazard and/or damage. , Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. SPARK PLUG(S) • Protect painted surfaces with auto- Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning motive type wax. of each mowing season or after every We do not recommend using a garden 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs hose or
