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917.259172 OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
o Operation
oCustomer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE lS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS= FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION !!1. CHILDREN • Read, understand,and follow allinstructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machinebeforestarting presence of children_ Children are often attracted to the • Only
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PRODUCY SPECIIFKCATmONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 19,.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3°5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department. We have com- OIL TYPE (API-SF/SGtSH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) petent, welFtrained technicians an
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 OPERATION ........................................................... 11-14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 16 CUSTOr_IER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 20-26 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 STORAGE
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ACCESGORIEG AN ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can h
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CONTENTS OF HAF DWA E PACK i,,,i , , i,,lll,ll ,_,ll_,_,,,,_ _ll L Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x I Seat Video Cassette (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate '1) Hex Bolt 5/!6-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5116-18 _J Steering Boot Manual Parts Bag (t) Shoulder (1) Hex Bolt Bolt 5/16-18 1/2-13 x I Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge (2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Gauge Wheels (1) Lock
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ASS LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factor,] 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. TOOLS REQUHRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket widdve rachet (2) 7/16" wrenches Philtips Screwdri
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............................................. i TL o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for washer and hex nuL Tighten securely. shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for ° Close terminal access doors. best cutting performance. Use terminal access doors for: ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3
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ASSEM LY INSTALL iVlULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 5 & 6) SHIELD • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Preoassemble weld nut to latch by hook inserting n. weld nut from the top with hook pointing dow • Tighten hardware securely° • Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position, ° Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. = Hook front latch into hole on front of mower de
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in titerature supptied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning_ SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST WARNING OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHT UNLOCKED DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT FUEL CHOKE LOCK LOCKED HIGH LOW REVERSE NEUTRAL PARKING BRAKE ÷ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT MOWER LIFT' IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (Hyd
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OPERATmON 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_, LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH CHOKE AMMETER SWITCH POSITION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/ LIFT LEVER © BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FREEWHEEL PARKING BRAKE CONTROL MOTION CONTROL LEVER - APPROX. ........ SP
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OPERATmON 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 a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR pletely, as described above, before leav.. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) ing the operator's position; to empty 1" i CAUTION: Always stop tract
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OPERATgON R NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting CAUTION: Do not operate the mower your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and without either the entire grass catcher, secured to tractor° Use an appropriate means of tying hood on mowers so equipped, or the dis- to tractor (rope, cord, etc.). charg e guard in place. _ ! FIG. 10 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGUNE CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL (See Fig. '15) • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, alread
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OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- , Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/ mended that the transmission be purged before operating brake pedal and set parking brake° tractor for the
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OPERATION NIOWING TIPS MULCHRNG IVIOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor. TRASH° CLEAN AFTER EACH USE,, = The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- Mower should be properIy leveled for best mowing pings many times and reduce them in size so that as performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in they fall onto the lawn they wiil disperse into the grass the Servi
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CUSTO PeNS L TIES scHEod& AS You COMPL E REGULARSERVICE __ERVIOE DATES Check Brake Operation ........._--_ ................... -...................... : ...... _ ............. ........ CheckTire Pressure _ 6#'* T Checkfor Loose Fasteners I_ # ........... _z 6f Ia sha_eniReplace Mowe; Btades t6/4 i i ....... ob,ca,,o; €,,, .......................... i ............ ' ........ T ...Check BatteryLeveVRecharge ......................... 6##_................................ o Clean BatteryandTerminals
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OUSTOME RESPON ILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine° BRAKE OPERATION ,' The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel,. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower_ If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance o To check blade balance, you will need a
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¢USTO ESPONS LnTmES V-BELTS After' oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear'after t 00 hours of Refill engine with oil through oil fitl dipstick tube. Pour operation and replace if necessary_ The belts are not adjustable.. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. slowly. Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual. TRANSAXLE COOLING Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick
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OUSTO ER ESPONS BILmES MUFFLER IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OILCARTR1DGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE. SPARK PLUGS COVER Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing KNOB season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs f
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..................... ............... ii " :": , ,, i, i, ,i ,,i, ,,_ AOJUSTMENT$ SERVICE AN ................... i ............ ii .... i ,i,,i,,11111 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: O Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, O Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. @ Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark
