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917.250490 OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL
Assembmy
Operation
®Customer Responsibilities
®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 OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS+ FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH+ III. CHILDREN I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow ati instructionstn the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting+ presence of chiidreno Children are often attracted to the - O
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor_ It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: t8.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3°5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SF!SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) Service Center/Department Department. We have com- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) petent, well-tr
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llllill iiiiii 11111111 ii ii .,,,,,=..., i llUlllll Jl ii ii ii iiiii FABLE OF CONTENTS I II UlgUllll_ U I IIII UI .!.................. UlIIJ! IIIL H 3 1 ..... SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 17 PRODUCT S PEC|FICA11ONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 21-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 2B
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ACCESSORME$ A ATTACH ENTS 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 AIR FILTER SPARKPLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor., Many of these are Iisted below withbrief explanations of how they can help
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK iii iiii iiiiWllllJlujll j iiiii i i i i lUlIII'II[ I II III I IIIIW['I I i/ Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ii ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,, (1) Shoulder Bolt 5116-18 Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel O t t i e i I I (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge I I i ii I .................. : ,lllllllWiiiiiiiii Manual Parts Bag ii .................................. iiii Parts bag contents not shown full size ,,, , ,,,,,,, ............. (3) Retain
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BLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposes,. To ensure safe and proper operation of you rtractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely,. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness_ TOOLS REQUDRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.. Standard |NSERT wrench sizes are listed° (2) 7/16" wrenches (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) 9/16" wrench (1
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MBLY illllllllllli iiiiill,V ullllllUlll i i ii ................. _ULL HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob° CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) i Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. ...................... !,,! !,! ............ i, I !Will I IIIII III II II I I , Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. nals. Before connecting battery, re- ° Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely move CAUTION: metal Dobracelets, not shor
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o Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring,, Figs, 4 and 5) ° Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension slack from mower suspension,, arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- = Raise deck to highest position_ ing brake. • Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. = Assembtegaugewheelsas shown using long shoulder b
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,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTtON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: 4" AI! assembly instructions have been compfeted_ ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). / Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. J" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated
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OPERATmON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product,. Learn and understand they meaning.. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT MOWER LIFT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (Hydro Mo
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......... ,............... ,,,,, ,,,, ............................. i i i iiiiiii ii iiiiiiiiiii ii .. i ii, KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with yourtractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locationof variouscontrols and adjustments°Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL AMMETER ATTACHMENT ".... CLUTCH SWITCH , LIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL PLUNGER % LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE MFT LEVER PEDAL HEIGHT A
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OPERATION 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, i ii H ,I I _lu I ' I, II '"'J_J, I' I, 'll' I,.I I I I ,I, I,I, : HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine ru
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....................... llll ,,H J..ll' TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Adjust mower to desired cutting heighL j- ,LI_ CAUTION: Do not drive Up or down I • Lower mower with lift control.. Remove rear retainer hills with slopes greater than 15° and J spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. do not drive across any slope. J ! - Lower gauge wheels to ground° Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar • Choose the slowest speed bef
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. = The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, fromthe factory, already filled with summer weight oil • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking braker o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) pos
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_,_ ............... i ill i ii, iillllll lUl/iJll i PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS ° Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor,. freewheel lever while the engine is run- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage • Mower should be properly leveled for' best mowing ning, performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service arid Adjustments section of this manual To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- • Use the runner on the right hand side of mower' as
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CUSTO IER RESPONSUBILITIE$ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ ../__ ............... AS YOU COMPLETE /__O_ ........ ._REGULAR SERV!CE_ ..... ./'__.. SER'V'ICE DATES Check Brake Operation i _ V #' =,Check Tire Pressure i _ i......... J_#' ' ......... i ................ Check"io"i"L00se F'asteners i_ J j ....... ] :_#'7 v" Lubrication Chart " " G## ...... Check Ba!!ery LevellRecharge 'i,.'............. " _ ' T Clean Battery and Terminals 0 R Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Dr
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I IIIIII _J_: ILII IIIIII • ............................... CUSTOMER .......... ii111111 . ::::: II I I I ii IIIII I I I ! llIl1111111 , III IIIIIIIIIIIII _' , , ........................................... TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand even- nanceo tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION ° The blade can be sharpened with a
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CUSTOMER BILITmES TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig,,14) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG clean to assure proper cooling., = Be sure tractor is on level surface, Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot, To prevent = Oil will drain more freely when warm° possible damage to seals, no not use h
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,,, i ii i ii1,,11111 i//,,u,,,,,,,, . : ...... CUSTOMER NSIBILITIES ............. .... i i1,11111 ,,,, .......... ,,.,,.,....... ,,,,. if,, ,, ................ , ..................... ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 15) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to preventengine damage from overheating. Engine blower housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See'TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.) AIR SCREEN COOLING FIN
