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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.254460
MODEL NO.
917.250040
(without
_ower Deck)
®
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
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CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIPM ENT PRECAUTIONS out,MPORTA.T P.ECAU- ! T,O.S. ,TMEA.S- A rE. O.;BE- m NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM- co.EALE. , you.SA E.,S,.- ! .ooK sv.BoL To .... I PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION M AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR VOLVED, ...... RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land
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CONGRATULATIONS on of a Sears yo purchase Garden Tractor.. It has beer_ ur designed, engineered and SERIAL manufactured to give you the best possible dependability NUMBER and performance° Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartmenL We have competent, well- DATE OF PURCHASE trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this uniL THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. MAINTENANCE AGREEM
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iNDEX A F Tractor Operation on Hills ........14 Filter: Adjustments: Options,: Brake ................................................... 16 A# Cleaner. ................................................ 17 Spark Arrester .............................. 2, 32 Carburetor ........................................... 20 Fuel .............................................................. 18 Attachments ................ 53-54 Mower" Fuel: Front- To-Rear ........................... 22 Type ................
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ASSEM LY To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need: Ratchet wrench (2) 7/!6" Wrenches (1) 3/4"" Wrench Tire Pressure Gauge Screwdriver (1) 9/16" Wrench (1) 1/2" Wrench Utility Knife 11/16 wrench (2) (I) 3/4" Socket NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H) AND LEFT HAND (L.H..) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS which can result in severe eye damage. 1 Remove box from ca
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ASS LY ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULl, SiZE LOCATfON BATTERY (2) Wing Nut, 1/4- 20 BATTERY (2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 TERMINALS (2) Lockwasher, 1/4 @ (2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20 SEAT (1) Washer 17/32 x ! 3/16 (1} Shoulder Bolt 5/16 - t8 x12Ga (1) Adjustment Knob 1/2 6
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ASSEMBLY CUT AWAY VIEW WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. --- VENT CAP WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMME- DIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON- BATTERY TACT WITH BATTERY ACiDo TUBE DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM BATTERY CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX- CELL PLOSIVE° NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OP- FIGURE 1 ERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT- TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNt,lING AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE 1. Prepare Battery READ INSTRUCT!ONS INCLUDED WITH
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3. Install Steering Wheel A SSEMBL Y NOTE POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD a Use a 3/4 wrench to remove tock nut and 2 - t/4-" diameter washer (shown full size below) from steertng column (Fig 3t STEERING WHEEL iNSERT G b. Position steering wheel over.steering wheel insert (Fig,, 3), BARS OF STEERING WHEEL SHOULD POINT STRAIGHT ACROSS TRACTOR c Secure steering wheel to steermg column usmg 2 I/4 dtameter washer and fock nut (F_g 3) Torque to 68 N-m (50 Ft Lbs,.) FIGURE 3 d Snap steenng wheel cap in p
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e. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig. 5).. Tighten securely. f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negadve (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shown furl size belowj found in bag of parts (Fig. 5).. Tighten securely. ©© NOTE IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE 'START- WASHE R HEX ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY' i BOLTS (PAGE 20
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ASSEMBLY 6. Mower and Drive Belt Installation INSTALL MOWER PARALLEL LINK RETAINER Your tractor has been shipped with the mower parallel link included in the parts carton, Install mower parallel link on tractor (Fig. 7) using hinge pin and retainer spring, _ SPRING NOTE: SMALLER END OF PARALLEL LINK MOUNTS TO TRACTOR USE THE SHORTEST HINGE PIN FOR MOUNTING, / INSTALL MOWER Your mower installs without the use of tools.. a, Raise attachement lift lever (Fig, 9) to its highest posi- tion,. HINGE b,
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OPERATION READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR.. If you understand the unit and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others.. Be su
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THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH IN- OPERA TION TERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCI4 DIPSTICK SWITCH IS IN THE "ENGAGED" POSITION & ,ENGINE AND/OR THE FOOT PEDAL IS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES, a This engine has been shipped filled with summer weight oil (For cold weather operation see chart page 15) Check engine oil level See page 15
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TION NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A 3. Operating Your Tractor and Mower FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT NOTE: THIS TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA- TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWtTCH ANY ATTEMPT When restarting a warm engine, move throttle BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE control midway between "S'" (,slow) and ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH "F'" (fast) positions Choke may not have SWITCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, to be used CAUTION IMPORTA
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OPERA TION LIGHT ATTACHMENT b Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of "DISENGAGED" the machine. This will result in a more even distri- POSITION bution of chppings and more uniform cutting 3TTLE When mowing large areas/FIg 17). start by turn_ng CONTROL HEIGHT to the right ,so that the chppmgs wHf discharge a way from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or KNOB two rounds mow _n the opposite direction making
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MAINTENANCE To keep your tractor running better, longer, perform necessary service using the following maintenance schedule: BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECT!ON AD- JUSTMENT OR REPAIR: PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION 2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO NEU- TRAL" POSITION 3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN ENGAGED POSITION REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL 4 PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IN DISENGAGED POS1TION 5 TURN IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSI- FIGURE 18 TION 6 MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL M
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MA TENANCE Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK AND FILL TUBE 1. Brake Adjustment This Tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transax/e (Fig.. 20)_ IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN 1.8 METRES (SIX FEET) STOPPING DIS- TANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN !A BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED. a. Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake._ b. Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.. c If distance is other than 3.8
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MAINTENANCE Every 50 Hours (Once a Mowing Season) CUT AWAY VIEW [Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent servicing,) VENT CAP t Check Battery a Battery acid level _n each battery cell should be even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig _ BA_-FE RY 22) Add ONLY distilled water if necessary NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL b Keep battery and terminals clean c Keep battery bolts tight d Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes _ncaps open e Recharge at 6 amperes for t hour if necessary NOTE: F
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TENANCE 7. Clean Air Screen Air screen (Fig. 25) must allow free-flow of air to prevent engine AIR SCREEN damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush, compressed TOP AIR ai/ orwaterpressure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers._ COVE R ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR. DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, CYLIN- DER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS. 8. Inspect Muffler Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage (Fig 25) 9o C
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MA TENANCE Lubrication G SPINDLE O WHEEL BEARINGS (_ BOTH ENDS OF FOOT PEDAL SHAFT _SAEMOTOR OIL ) ×TREME PRESSURE LUBRICATING GREASE SEARS PART NO 2557R TO _,_j REFER ENGINE OIL SPECS (UNDER INITIAL PREPARATION IN OWNERS MANUAL) (_ CHASSIS GREASE WITH BRUSH REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT NEGATIVE FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION _BLACK CABLE} OR MAINTENANCE: TERMINAL I PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION 2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION 3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN ENGAGED
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REPAIR ADJUS T$ 1_ Starling your Tractor With a Weak Battery LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS recharged.. If '_umper cables" are used for" emergency EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS starting, follow this procedure.: WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT AROUND BATTERIES. NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A t2 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED
