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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSMIIN°
GARDEN TRACTOR
25.0 HE 54" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276240
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Maintenance ........................................ 19 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 23 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 29 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8 Troubleshooting ................................... 30 Operation ............................................. 12 R
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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. • Never direct discharged material _,WARNING: In order to prevent ac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidental starting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction. porting, adjusting or making repairs, Material may ricochet back toward the always disconnect spark plug wire and operator. S
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I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopesarea majorfactor relatedto lossof be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-overaccidents,whichcan safe machine operation. Children who resultin severeinjuryor death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopesrequiresextra caution. If suddenly appear in the mowing area you cannot back up the slope or if you feel for another ride and be run over or uneasy on it,
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• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it onthe other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground.Ifthis is not possible,then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before refuel suchequipmentwith a portable container,ratherthanfrom a gasoline storing. dispensernozzle. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and • Keepthe nozzle incontactwiththe rim inspect the machine. Repair, if neces- of the fuel tank o
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In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline 5 Gallons nia Public Resources Code). Other states Capacity Unleaded may have similar laws. Federal laws apply and Type: Regular on federal lands. A spark arrester for the Oil Type SAE 10W30 (above 32°F muffler is available through your nearest API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 (below 32°F) Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). Oil Capacity: W/Filter 4.0 Pints W/O
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Steering Wheel Steering Steering Steering Sleeve Wheel Wheel Insert Adapter Gauge Wheels Seat (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Springs (double loop) (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (4) Washers (4) Locknut 3/8-16 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. (1) Knob (4) Wheels Mower (4) Clevis Pins (2) Retainer Springs (2)Flanged Pins (4) Shoulder Bolt (double loop) Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need Lock Nut __ teering Wheel are listed below. Large Flat (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers
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3. Place seaton seat pan so head of TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See shoulderboltis positionedoverlarge Operation section for location and slottedholein pan. function of controls) 4. Pushdownon seat to engage shoulder _WARNING: Before starting, read, un- boltin slot and pull seattowardsrearof derstand and follow all instructions in the tractor. Operation section of this manual. Be sure 5. Pivotseat and pan forwardand as- tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure sembleadjustmentknoband flat th
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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO 2. Remove plastic tie strap from mower belt and check belt for proper routing in MOWER DECK all mower pulley grooves. The gauge wheels are designed to keep 3. Slide mower under tractor until it is the mower deck in proper )osition when centered under tractor. DO NOT con- operating mower. nect any pins. When properly centered 1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into the front mower brackets should be bracket channel, Be sure that gauge aligned so when the front suspension wheel
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Belt Tension Rod _gBracket Disengaged Position Electric Clutch Pulley Front Plate Assembly Double Loop Gauge Retainer Springs Wheel ..P Front Mower Bracket Flanged Pin - Position Notch Vertically Rear Mower Pins Deflector Shield CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS ¢" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting For best cutting results, mower should results. (Tires must be properly inflated be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL for leveling). MOWER HOUSING" in the Service an
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. R N H I'-,I "_ SLOW REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST IGNITION SWITCH 6 G ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) f oi FUEL OIL PRESSURE BA'n'ERY REVERSE OVER TEMP FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER,
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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" Choke Control Ignition Switch Position Ammeter Attachment Clutch Switch Brake Pedal Plunger Attachment Lift Lever Light Switch Parking Brake Motion Drive Belt Control Tension Handle Lever Height Adjustment Knob 02561ESW Freewheel Control
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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 SAFETY GLASSES 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 IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "STOP" will cause TO SET PARKING BRAKE the battery to discharge and go dea
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - • The averagelawnshouldbecut to approximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe disengage attachment clutch control. _ICAUTION: Do not operate the mower cool seasonand to over3 inchesduring hot months. For healthierand better without either the entire grass catcher, looking lawns,mowoften and after on mowers so equipped, or the deflector moderategrowth. shield in place. Attachment Lift Lever • For bestcutting performance,grassover Attachment Clutch High Position 6 inchesin heightshould
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTS AI_WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do Tow only the attachments that are recom- not drive across any slope. Use the slope mended by and comply with specifications guide provided at the back of this manual. of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use • Choose the slowest speed before start- common sense when towing. Too heavy ing up or down hills. of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. • Avoid stoppi
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CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke tion and formation of acids during storage. control in until the engine begins to run Acidic gas can damage the fuel system smoothly. Continue to push the choke of an engine while in storage. To avoid control in small steps allowing the en- engine problems, the fuel system should gine to accept s
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PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the _,CAUTION: Never engage or dis- engage freewheel lever while the engine mower housing is attached to tractor. is running. • Mower should be properly leveled for To ensure proper operation and per- best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating Service and Adjustments section of this manual. tractor for the first time. This procedure will
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MAINTENANCE SCNEOULE F,LL,NOATES REGULAR SERVICE DATES A SYOOOO..'ETE f ZERV'OE Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T ROS Systems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ 1_#'5 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_#'3 T Lubrication Chart If I1_ 0 Check Battery Level _4 R Clean Battery and Terminals _ I_ Check Transaxle Cooling v' Check V-Belts I_ Check Engine Oil Level _ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 11_,,2 E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,_ I_ N Clean Air F
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TRACTOR • When the engine is running with the ig- nition switch in the ROS "ON" position and Always observe safety rules when per- the attachment clutch engaged, any at- forming any maintenance. tempt by the operator to shift into reverse BRAKE OPERATION should NOT shut off the engine. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to BLADE CARE stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then For best results mower blades must be kept brake must be checked and
