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MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
= Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THiS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ill. CHILDREN i. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting, presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Onl
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CONGRATULATIONS on your eurcnase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS Tractor, It has been designed, eng neered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 20.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and eerformance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily OIL TYPE tAPI-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/ Service Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technician
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 OPERATION ..................... _.................................... 10-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 STORAGE ...
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ACCESSORIES AND 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. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS i 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
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Seat f (1JShoulder'Bolt 5/16-18 _1 HexBolt 1'2-13xi ) 1_ Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel Video Cassette / Manual Parts Bag {llWasher 17/32xl-3/16x12Gauge Parts bag contents not shown full size ,% Steering Wheel Insert (3) Retainer Spnngs (doub]e loop) 2 Frollt Lnk Assemblies (4) Retainer Sonngs tsmg e tooot Steering Sleeve !2) Keys _2)Hex Bolts 1 4-20 x 3/4 2} Hex Nuts t/4-20 2 Lock Washers i/z[ _,_ (2)
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LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those Darts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all 0arts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY WHEELINSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly eas_er. Standard r STEER,NG wrench sizes are listed, _._.._LOCKNUT (2) 7/16 wrencnes Utility knife LARGE FLAT (1) 1/2
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ASSEMBLY Inspection for corrosion. INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Testing battery. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. Jumping (if required), Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Periodic charging, Place seat on seat oan ana assemble shoulder bolt, LOCK Assemble aQjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer FLAT HEX NUT WASHER loosely. Do not tighten. WASHER DISCARD TERMINAL / HEX Tighten shoulder bolt secure y. PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT Lowe. ,_eat q[o operatl% Jos_',on and sit on seat. Slide
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ASSEMBLY Place the suspension arms on outward pointing BeCK INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to Figs. 4 and 5) align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Be sure tractor is on leve_ surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer springs. arms are ralsea with attachment lift control, Engage parK- Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left mg DraKe. footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. Cut and remov
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ASSEMBLY J" CHECKLIS T BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR. WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ¢" All assembly _nstruct_ons have been completed. ,/ No remain ng loose 3arts in carton / Battery ts properly prepared and chargea. {Minimum hour at 6 amDs). ,z Seat is adjusted comfortably and hghtened securely. v" All tires are properly inflated. {For shipping purposes. the tires were overinf
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the oroduct. Learn and understand their meaning. t l::3A , BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HE'IGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED 4YDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
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m OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yDurtractor to familiarize yourself with the locations Dfvarious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE THROTI'LE CONTROL CONTROL_, LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER PARKING DRAKE HEIGHT KNOB GEARSHIFT LEVER FiG, 5 Our (ractors conform to the safet, standards of _ne American National
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PERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into_ _u_ _ resultinsevereeyedamage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while-operating your I tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safe_ mask _andard safety glass?. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR I _ p_edab(_ve, beforeleav- _ ingthe o_ , J,_,'_ position; to empty TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) _r, etc. .... Your tractor is equipced with an operator presence sensing switcn. When
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- movement, ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat To restart movement, slowly release parking brake anc with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged clutch/brake Dead will shut off the engine. Make all turns siow_y. Select desired height of cut. Lower mower with a
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run is attached to tractor. out of fuel. it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in Deoress clutch/brake pedal and sel parking Drake, the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Place gearshift lever n neutral
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVICE SERVICE Check Brake Operation _#' J Check Tire Pressure _#4 v' Check for LooseFasteners Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBladcs LubricationChart v' v' Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery andTerminals v' v' Check TransaxleCooling m Adjust BladeBelt(s)Tension Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s) Tension m mmmm Check EngineOit Level Change Engine Oil 'V' Clean Air Filter V'2 Clean Air Screen Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester R
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10) 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. tua! 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. Iftractor requires more than s_x _3)feet stopping distance To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8"
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CUSTO RESPONSIBiLiTIES V-BELTS AIR SCREEN Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of OIL operatior ano replace t necessary. The belts are not DRAIN adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. PLUG TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and cnaff whicP can restnct cooling. OiL FILL j_J" CAP/DIPSTSICK " ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APISB "vice FIG. 12 classification S Por SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity g
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS MUFFLER KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (it THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE, SPARKPLUGS Replace spark p_ugs al the beginning of each mowing season or after every f00 hours of oueration whichever occurs first, Sp
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE TO REMOVE MOWER (Se
