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OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917,254710
CRnFTSMRN
Caution:
Read and Follow YT 14 TWIN CYLINDER
All Safety Rules
5 SPEED - 38" MOWER
And Instructions
Before Operating
YARD TRACTOR
This Equipment
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
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S'e_ars, Roebuck and Coo, Chicago, IL 60684 U 5 A.
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SAFETY RULES 1 Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THiS 23, Use core when pulling loads or using heavy equipment OPERA TOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with a, Use only approved drswbar hitch points, attachments. b, Limit loads to those you can safely control 2_ Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing, adults to operate it without proper instruction. d, Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in the owne
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears 14HP sERIAL Yard Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and NUMBER manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. DATE OF PURCHASE 5houtd you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE Department,, We have competent, well-trained technf. MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT, cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit YOU SHOULD RECO
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INDEX Adjustments: Fuel: Stopping Your Tractor , 13 Brake 17 Type 13 Tractor Operation on Hills 15 Carburetor . 22 Storage 26 Options Mower Drive Belt 11 Fuse 22 Attachments ................. 50 Mower Spark Arrestor ................ 2 Front*To.Rear 25 Sfde.,To Stde ,, 24 Throttle Control Cable 21 Hood Removal 23 Air Cleaner Cleaning 18 , Paper Cartridge . 19 Farts Bag 5,B Air Intake Screen, Engine .18 Assembly , 5,I t Lubrlcatlen: Attachments ......................... ,50 Chart 20 Tractor Pivot
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ASSEMBL Y Know Your Tractor READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR YARD TRACTOR. If you understand the machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance_ While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location ,of various controls and adjustments, Study the operating instructions and safety precautions 'thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and ot
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A SSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCATION BATTERY (21 Wing Nut - I/4 - 20 © {2) Lockwasher 1/4 BA TTER Y t2} Hex Bolt, I/4 -,20 x 3/4 © TERMINALS © (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga (21 Flex Nut, I/4 - 20 (1) Lockwasher, I/2 [2) Washer, 17/32x I-3/16x 12 Ga. SEA T [ 1) Shoulder Bolt
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Toassemble and adjust your tractor you will need; A SSEMBL Y I2) 7/16" wrenches Tire PressureGauge I) 9/16" wrench Screwdriver CUTAWAYVIEW (I) 1/2" wrench Utility Knife (1) 3/4" wrench Ratchet Wrench (l) 3!4"socket BATTERY NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. BATTERY WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IM- FIGURE 7 MEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID, DO NOT SMOKE= FUMES FROM CHARGED BATT
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3, Install Steering Wheel ASSEMBL Y NOTE; POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD, a Use a 3/4" wrench to remove hex nut, end 2 - 1/4"" diameter washer {shown full size below) from steering column (Fig, 3j, CAP 112 'o HEX LOCKNUT 2 - 1t4" DfA WASHER STEER;NG WHEEL WHEEL _NSERT STEERtNG COLUMN b Position steering wheel over steering wheel insert, c Secure steering wheel to steering column using 2,1/4" diameter washer and hex nut lFigo 3),, FIGURE 3 Torque to 50 ft - lbs_ AiR _ '.-_ r""_-. d.. Snap steering
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e. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) ASSEMBL Y battery terminal with bax bolt, fiat washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shownfull size below) found in bag of par_ (Fig_5). TlghWn securely. f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining he,,,:bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig. 5), Tightensecurely. .o@o WASHER NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE "*START- • LOCKWASHER ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTER
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6,_ Mower Installation ASSEMBL Y Your 38" mower installs .without the use of tools. Raise lift lever (Fig. 10) to its highestposlrion. Turn height adjustment knob (Fig. 9) to its PARALLEL LiNK lowest position. , . . eo Slide mower under tractor, discnarge guard to R.H, side, b. Install front hinge pin through axle and parellel link (Fig. 7). Secure wfth retaine_ spdng_ c. Install rear hinge pln through mower lift brack- HINGE ets and parallel link (Fig, 7J. Secure with PIN retaln er spring. d. I
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9_ Mower Ddve Belt Adjustment ASSEMBL Y Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability to m_djust the mower drive belt to pro- vide you with longer belt life. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DIS£NGAGE D" POSITION If the attachment clutch lever (Fig, 10) travels 3- I/2" up the slot in the dash before spring tension resistanca is evident, adjustment is necessary. NOTE.* CHECK FOR PROPER SPRING TENSION WITH ENGINE OFF AND L_FT LEVER IN HIGHEST POSITION,, a, Lower or remove the mower deck for easier a
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OPERA T/ON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR YARD TRACTOR° If you understand the machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance, While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and ot
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1, Stopping Your Tractor OPERA TION DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP | THE ENGINE,= ! NOTE; REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE. a. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "'BRAKE'" position, b o Move gear shift lever to "'NEUTRAL" position. c, Place parking brake in "ENGAGED*' position and release pressure from clutch/brakeD Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" posltion_ NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE. d. Place attachment clutch leverin "'DISENGAGED" positlon_
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r ,,,,,,, ,, t OPERA TION DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ! TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE l CAUTION: OPTtONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS. EXCES. t ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER SIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND "DIS£NGAGED'*POSITION DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. { UTCH LEVER J "ENGAGED"POSITtQN 3. Operating Your Tractor and Mower NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH AN HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT. KNOB TEMPT SY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WiTH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGE
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4, Mowing Tips OPERA TION NOTE: TiRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED, READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER, REFER TO PAGE 2. a. Use the runner on the R.H.. side as e guide; the blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner IFig. 15). DISCHARGE b. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto thearea GUARD that has been cut. Have the curates to the fight of the machine. This will result in a more even distri. but/on of clippings and more uniform
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With Every Mowing MAINTENANCE 1_ Make sum all nuts on bolts am tight and cotter pins and retainer spdngsare secure. 2, Observeallsafety precautions, 3o Keep tractor we!l lubricated fmfer to page 20jo First 2 Hours (Two Mowings) 1. Change Engine Oil Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mow- inge) will help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to your engine. ENGINE OIL NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER DIPSTICK THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL, AND FILL TUBE FIGURE 1
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Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season) MAINTENANCE 1_ Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle BRAKE (Fig. 191_ OPERATING ARM JAM NUT BRAKE ROD NUT"A SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST _ IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN ] BE ADJUSTED, IMPORTANT: PARKING BRAKE MUST BE DISEN- GAGED AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL WHILE MAKING ADJUSTMENT. a_ Depress clutch/brake pedal end engage parking DRAKE ENGAGED)
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2o Clean Battery and Terminals MAINTENANCE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the battery to "leak" power° LEAD.ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXo PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES, ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES. a. Remove terminal guard, b. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor, c. Wash battery with four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water, NOTE:' BE CAREFUL NOT TO GE
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7, Lubricate Steering And Front Wheels MAINTENANCE There is a grease fitting on each front wheel. Use a greasegun to give each grease fitting two shots 2o Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge of extreme pressure lubricating grease Amdex (Refer to Page 18). No, I or equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center), Use 30 weight ott to lubricate 3o Replace In-Line Fuel Filter front si_indles(Fig, 23), If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART --SPINDLE (_ ® w,,.L "-'---_WHEEL BEARINGS _ (_) MDWERCLUTCH PIVOT ( _-: I--- ...... {.-.3..=._ BOTH ENDSOF L OLUTc. PIVOT@ \_J FOOT PEDAL SHAFT f 1| ...... _'_'lr_sr_''L'--_'* ---'_ DS LIFT SHAFT (_ EXTREME PRESSURE LUBRICATING GREASE AMDEX NO, t, SEARS PART NO 2557R _ REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'$. IUNDER |N{TiAL PREPARATION IN OWNERS MANUAL) REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR: 1. PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO "BR
