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Owner's Manual
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GARDEN TRACTOR
24.0 HP, 48" Mower
Electric Start
6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276310
This product has a low emission engine which operates
you
differently from previously built engines. Before start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
IMPORTANT:
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
Read and follow all Safety
1-800-659-5917
Rules and Instructions before
Sears Craftsman Help Line
operating this equipment.
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
SEA
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Warranty ................................................ 2 Maintenance ........................................ 15 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 19 Product Specifications ........................... 5 Storage ................................................ 27 Assem bly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Troubleshooting ................................... 28 Operation ............................................... 9
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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. Do not mow in reverse unless abso- _WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lutely necessary. Always look down cidental starting when setting up, trans- and behind before and while backing. porting, adjusting or making repairs, Never direct discharged material always disconnect spark plug wire and toward anyone. Avo
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II. SLOPE OPERATION Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires extra 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 un
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Remove gas-powered equipment from Check their proper operation regularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or ground. If this is not possible, then other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel refuel such equipment with a portable spillage and remove any fuel-soaked container, rather than from a gasoline debris. Allow machine to cool before dispenser nozzle. storing. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim If you strike a foreign object, stop and of the f
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In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 5 Gallons nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Unleaded Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F) muffler is available through your nearest API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS (below 32°F) section of this manual). Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints REPAI
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Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube Far Future Use Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means, from your point of 1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment view, when you are in the operating posi- knob. tion (seated behind the steering wheel). 2. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM 3. Slide seat until a comfortable position CARTON is reached which allows you to press UNPACK CARTON
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TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM (See Operation section for location After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly and function of controls) adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in _h,WARNING: 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 clea
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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 L I',,I "re, FAST REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE SLOW IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED SYSTEM (ROS) OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LIGHT m ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEE
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KNOW YOU R 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. Ignition Ros "ON" Switch Position Ammeter Attachment Clutch Switch Throttle Control Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Pedal Attachment Lift Lever Choke Parking Brake Control Height -Range Shift Lever / Light Gear Shift Lever Switch 0282_ LSV_ Our tracto
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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. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "STOP" will Your tractor is equipped
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TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip with presence sensing switch. Any attempt the engine not running. These heights by the operator to leave the seat with the are approximate and may vary depending engine running and the attachment clutch upon soil conditions, height of grass and engaged will shut off the engine. You must types of grass being mowed. remai
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 3. Look down and behind before backing. 4. Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) po- CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL sition and slowly release clutch/brake The engine in your tractor has been pedal to start movement. shipped, from the factory, already filled 5. When use of the ROS is no longer with summer weight oil= needed, turn the ignition key clockwise 1. Check engine oil with tractor on level to engine "ON" position. ground. ROS "ON" Position Engine "ON" Position 2. Remove
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depress clutch/brake pedal and set NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 parking brake. feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) 2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to position. be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the 3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged position. Service and Adjustments section of this manual. 4. Move throttle control to fast position 5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine MOWING TIPS start
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE o_._,_'_ o_. __ _o_ o_._ AS¥OUCOMPLETB REou A SE V,CE ," C :i:: _ B_raekp reOper a: ion _ Check Operator Presence and T ROSSystems R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _1_5 _1_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3 T Lubrication Chart _1_ 0 Check Battery Level _4 R Clean Battery and Terminals _ Check Transaxle Cooting Check V-Belts _# Check Engine Oil Level _ Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) II_i ,_ ,I E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2 N Clean Air Filter G Clean Air Screen
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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 to any attempt by the operator to shift into stop at highest speed in highest gear on a reverse should shut off the engine. level, dry concrete or paved surface, then • When the engine is running with the brake mu
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• Tocheckbladebalance,youwill needa 3. Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil 5/8" diametersteel bolt, pin,or a cone level must be even with plug threads. balancer. (Whenusinga cone balancer, If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil, followthe instructionssuppliedwith API SG-SL. Replace filler plug. balancer.) 4. Reassemble wheel to hub. NOTE: Donot use a nail for balancing blade. The lobesof the centerhole may appearto be centered,but are not. _Transaxle Filler • Slide bladeon to an unthreadedp
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Oil Drain Valve 2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover and secure. To Open IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the To Close cartridge. They may cause deterioration of J the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. Cover_ 3. Open drain valve by using a 7/16" (1 lmm) wrench turning counterclockwise. 4. After oil has drained completely, close the drain valve turning clockwise. Use Pre- the 7/16" (11 mm) wrench
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CLEANING 1. With engine cool,removefilterand plugfuel line sections. • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. 2. Place newfuelfilter in positionin fuel of all foreign matter. linewith arrow pointingtowardscarbu- • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free retor. of all gasoline, oil, etc. 3. Be surethereare no fuel lineleaks • Protect painted surfaces with auto- and clampsare properlypositioned. motive type wax. 4. Immediatelywipe up anyspilledgaso- We do not recommend using a garden line. hose
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 8. Raise attachment lift to its highest posi- tion. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked 9. Slide mower forward and remove belt on level ground or driveway. Make sure from electric clutch pulley. tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this 10. Slide mower out from under right side of tractor. manual). If tires are over or underinflated, TO INSTALL MOWER you will not properly adjust your mower. Be sure tractor is on level surface and SIDE
