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Owner's Manual
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRAOTO
Model No.
917.270841
Safety
Assembly
Operation
o Maintenance
o Repair Parts
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Maintenance ............................................ 18 Warranty ......................................................... 2 Service and Adjustments ....................... 22 Safety Rules .................................................. 2 Storage ................................................. 28 Product Specifications ............................ 5 Troubleshooting ........................................ 30 Assembly ................................................ 6 Repair Parts ......
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o Do not try to stabilize the machine by o Turnoffbladeswhen not mowing° putting your foot on the ground. o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. CHILDREN • Do not operate the machine while under Tragic accidents can occur if the operator the influence of alcohol or drugs. is not alert to the presence of children. o Watch for traffic when operating near or Children are often attr
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° Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Never make adjustments or repairs with Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and the engine running° o Grass catcher components are subject use extra caution when servicing them to wear, damage, and deterioration, Check brake operation frequently. which could expose moving parts or Adjust and service as required. allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary_ ° Mow up and down slopes (15
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PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail- GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS able on this product Contact your nearest CAPACITY Sears store for details.. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES = Read and observe the safety rules OIL TYPE SAE 30 o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ° API-SF/SGiSH): (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 ing, caring for and using your tractor. o Follow the instructions under "Mainte- (below 32°F) nance" and "Storage" sections of this
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(1) Large Fiat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt (1) Locknut 5/16-18× 1-1/4 5/16-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob (2) Hex Bo!ts !/4-20 × &_4 (2) Hex Nuts i14-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 @_ (2) Washers /32 x5/8 x !8 Gauge 6
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PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE (2) Screws _ (2) Lock #10 x 5/8 L_._ Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Latch Hook Seat Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert Video Cassette Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys Steering = Extension Shaft o St_rmgWhe_ Parts Bag Slope Sheet Steering , Boot Manual
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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. o Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock TOOLS REQUIIRED FOR washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely. ASSEMBLY , Snap steering wheel insert into center A so
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iNSTALL SEAT HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Adjust seat before tightening adjustment CONNECT BATTERY knob. ,_kCAUTION: Do not short battery termi- o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals by allowing a wrench or any other o Place seat on seat pan and assemble object to contact both terminals at the shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt same time. Before connecting battery, re- securely. move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, o Assemble adjustment knob and flat rings, etc. Positive terminal must
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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING After you learn how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is propedy Simply remove mulcher plate and store in adjusted. See =TOADJUST BRAKE" in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for the Service and Adjustments section of discharging or installation of optional this manual. grass catcher accessory. iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mutcher blades are designed o Install two latch hooks
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. E3 BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING @ ENGtNE ON LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT LOCKED L A'N'ACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) IGNITION FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THBS 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 Position Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch \ Ammeter Lift Lever Plunger Throttle!Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever © Clutch/Brake Control ÷ Height Adjustment Indicator Freewheel Control Parking Motion Approx Control Lever Spee
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repairs,, We recommendawidevisionsafetymaskoverthespectacles,or standardsafetyglasses. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR slow position and allowing engine to idle Your tractor is equipped with an operator before stopping may cause engine to presence sensing switch,, When engine is "backfire". running, any attempt by the operator to . Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and leave the seat without first setting the remove key_Always remove key when parking brake wil
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hot months. For healthier and better TO TRANSPORT looking lawns, mow often and after When pusl_ing or towing your tractor, be moderate growth. sure to disengage transmission by placing o For best cutting performance, grass freewheel control in freewheeling position, over 6 inches in height should be Freewheel control is located at the rear mowed twice. Make the first cut relative- drawbar of tractor: ly high; the second to desired height. ,, Raise attachment lift to highest position TO OPERATE O
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NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and o For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL cold starting procedures below. VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- . Insert key into ignition and turn key nance section of this manual)° clockwise to "START" position and - To change engine oil, see the Mainte- release key as soon as engine starts. nance section in this manual. Do not run starter continuously for more ADD GASOLINE than fifteen seconds per minute,, if the engine
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cedure with the motion control lever PURGE TRANSMISSION ,_CAUTION: Never engage or'disen- three (3) times, ° Your tractor is now purged and ready for gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. normal operation. To ensure proper operation and perfor- MOWHNG TiPS mance, it is recommended that the trans- o Tire chains cannot be used when the missionbe purged before operating tractor mower housing is attached to tractor. for the first time. This procedure will • Mower should be properly level
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MULCHING MOWING TaPS o Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mulched a second time to completely mower housing free of built-up grass and hide the clippings, When doing a sec- trash. Clean after each use° ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to ,, The special mulching blade will recut the first cut path° the grass clippings many times and o Change your cutting pattern from week reduce them in size so that as they fall to w
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CUSTOMER RESPONSgBgUTIES Check Brake Operation _ Check Tire Pressure _ _#' ..... Check Operator Presence and T L.IntedOck Systems .............. R Check forLoOse Fasteners __ - 6/'7 ............. 6 _' (A S.,_Roplsce Mowor Blades :] ........... _',- ,.... Lubri=_0n C"a,_ ............... _ _ .... T , J_ (} ,,Check Batte_ Level ................ ....... _ ___ R clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge _ , _#P ............. Check Trenssxle Cooling _#' "AdjustBlade Belt(s)TensiOn = _ _#'s ....... Adjust M
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TO SHARPEN BLADE TRACTOR NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Always observe safety rules when per- blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is forming any 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 •
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used above 32°1=. Check your engine oil . Rinsethe batterywithplainwater and level more frequently to avoid possible dry. engine damage from running low on oil o Clean terminals and battery cable ends Change the oil after every 25 hours of with wire brush until bright. operation or at least once a year if the o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum tractor is not used for 25 hours in one jelly. o Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT- year. Check the crankcase oil level before start- TERY" in th
