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Owner's Manual
25.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272261
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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about this product, Call:
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Safety Rules and Instructions
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ment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Maintenance ....................................... 18 Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 23 Storage ............................................... 29 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation ............................................ 12 R
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine s capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION I1.SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a ma or factor related to loss-of- • Read, understand, and follow all control and t pover accidents,which can re- instructionsin the manual and on the ealt in severe injury or death. All slopes machine before starting. require extra caution. Ifyou cannot pack up
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• Never run a machine inside a closed III. CHILDREN area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade is not alert to the presence of children. attachment bolts, tight and keep Children are often attracted to the equipment in good condition. machine and the mowing activity. Never • Never tamper with safety devices, assume that children wilt remain where Check their proper operation regularly. you last saw them. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Kee
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• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so _,CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in that you willnot have to stop or shift neutral, you may lose control of the while on the slope. tractor. • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If _IbCAUTION: Tow only the attachments tires lose traction, disengage the that are recommendedby and comply blades and proceed slowly straight with specifications of the manufacturer of down the slope. your tractor. Use common sense when • If machine stops while going uphill
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REPAIR AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A Repair Agreement is available on this GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. ANDTYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OILTYPE SAE 30 • Read and observe the safety rules. (ABOVE 32°F) • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 ing, caring for and using your tractor. (BELOW 32°F) • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0PINTS nance" and "Storage" sections
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Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Steering Sleeve (1) W_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower Retainer Springs (2)Flanged ) (l)FrontPlate _" (2) Retainer Springs (single loop) Assembly _% • (4) Adjusting Bar Gauge Wheels i-O i ,_ _ (4)Retainer Springs L_ JI _e _ _ __(doubla loop) (4) Clevis Pins w _.1 f T// 3/8-16 • [ • J _ (4) Whee s ,-_ 'k,__._/(4 (4) Washers _&=kJJ (4) Shoulder Bolt 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.'_" -- -- Nose Roller _'] )) i -- -- -- _'0_ Nose Roller =.oo"°s° Ro,,e .-IIIIIIIllll
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY I/F_'_\I t_=.,€,T WheelInsert A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes you need II are listed below.
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1. Be sure all the above assembly steps 4. Push down onseat toengage have been completed. shoulder bolt inslotandpullseat 2. Check engine oll level and fill fuel towards rearoftractor. tank with gasoline. 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and 3. Place freewheel control In "transmis- assemble adjustment knob and flat sion engaged" position. washer loosely. Do not tighten. 4. Sit on seat in operating position, 6. Lower seat into operating position and depress brake pedal and set the sit in seat. 7. Sl
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6. Installbelt into electric clutch pulley TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER groove. 1. Pos_ion brackets, 17132x 7/8 x 16 7. Place the suspension arms on gauge washers, and nose roller outward pointing deck pins. Retain between deck mounting brackets as with double loop retainer spring with shown. Be sure to positionbrackets loops up as shown. on correct side, as shown. 8. Install front plate assembly to tractor 2. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as suspension brackets and retain with shown. Tighten hardwar
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CHECKTIRE PRESSURE _CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinltated BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOY at the factory for shipping purposes. YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO Correct tire pressure is important for best ASSURETHATYOU RECEIVETHE BEST cutting performance. PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual. PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: CHECK DECK LEVELNESS / All assembly instructions have
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied withthe product. Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 1[" LIGHT t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLI_ LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED e_) ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HA
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KNOW¥OURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare theillustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseff with the locationsof various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Light Switch Position Ignition Attachrr_nt Clutch Switch Switch Ammeter Ddve Pedal Plunger Attachment Uft Lever Reverse Drive Pedal Brake Choke C Adjustment - - -- _ _" Indicator Brake Freewheel Contml Lever Our tractors conform to the safet
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Theoperation ofany tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or standard safety g asses, HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "OFF" will Yourtractor is equipped with an operator cause the battery to be
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - The cutting height range is approxi- mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are dieengaqe attachment clutch control. • I,CA(.ITION: Do net operate the mower measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These without either the entire grass catcher, on heights are approximate and may vary mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. depending upon soil conditions, height of grass andtypee of grass being mowed. Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift •
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATFACH- ACAUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank MENTS filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any Tow only theattachments thatare spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use recommended byandcomply with gasoline near an open flame. specifications ofthemanufacturer ofyour TO START ENGINE tractor. Usecommon sense when towing. When startingthe engine for the first time Too heavy ofaload, while onaslope, is or ifthe engine has run out of fuel, it will dangerous. Tires canlosetr
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6. Engage transmission by placin_ AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP freewheel control in driving position Before drivinq the unit in cold weather, (See "TO TRANSPORT" inthis section the transmission should be warmed up as of manual). ictiows: 7, Sittingin the tractor seat, start engine. 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. After the engine is running, move 2. Release the parking brake and let the thro_le controlto half (1/2) speed. brake slowly returnto operating Disengage parking brake. posit
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATE Check Brake Ope_tlen V O I_ CheCKTire pressure _ V p CheCk Operator Presence and interlock Systems I/ Check Ic_ LOOSe Fasteners _ VsT ll_ Sha_0en!Replace Mower Blades I/4 Lubrleatlon Chart II/ fl_ Check Battery Level Clean Batter/and Temlleala _ Check Tmnsaxle Cooling I/ Adjust Bla_e Belt(s) TenSt_ t/s Ad_st Motion Drive Belt(s) Tensle_ _? Cheek Engll_e Oil Level if If Change Engine Oil I1_1_,_ V / Clean Air Filter I
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IMPORTANt': To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAK_ OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown. stopping distance at high speed in 5. Tighten bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. highest gear, then brake must be ad- torque). justed. (See "[0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the TrailingEdgeUp _ _ Mandrel Servic
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TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BA'n'ERY Yourtractor has a battery charging system The transaxle was sealed at the factory which is sufficient for normal use. How- and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the ever periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend ts fe. transaxla ever leak or require servicing, • Keep battery and terminals clean. contact your nearest authorized service • Keep battery boifstight. center/department. • Keep small vent h
