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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.255590
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
, Assembly
• Operation
. Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Chicago, JL 60684 U.S°A.
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SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride°On Mowers .... i IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, ......... i FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, L GENERAL OPERATmON I& CHILDREN e Read, understand, and follow alt instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to th_ and on the machine before starting, presence of children, Children are often
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPEC FmCATIONS Tractor.tt hasbeendesigned, engineered and manu- HORSEPOWER: 12.5 factured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained OiL (3.0 PINTS): SAE 30 (or 10W-30) technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this WINT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 OPERATION ........................................................... 10-13 PRODUCT SPECIFmCATIONS ....................................... 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 18.2t_ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 14-17 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 STORAG
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ACCESSORIES AN ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are a_so available at most Sears retail outfets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE NA_NTENANCE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER 8kADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle. Many of these are listed below with brief e
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CONTENTS OF HARDWA PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton \ Seat Battery acid i Metal O f (2) Screws Sheet #!0-t6 x 1/2 l' Steering (1) Locknut 3/8-24 Wheel (1) 2_3/8" Dia. Washer Battery '"i Steering Boot (t) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x t Owner's Manual Parts Bag (I) Shoulder Bolt 5/t6-t8 ' \\ Parts bag contents not shown full size tM,, __ Steering Whee! 0 / (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steering Wheel !nsert Adapter (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. _(2) Keys Steering Bushing @
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BLY ASSE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ............ ! A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) 9/!6" wrench (i) 5/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge Screwdriver (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). STEERING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON BOOT STEERING UNPACK CARTON BUSHING - Remove all accessible loose parts and pa
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ASSE BLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR _NSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3} Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BAKERY (SeeFig,21 o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, CAUTION: Wear eye a_d faceshield. ° P_ace seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. • Assemble adjustment bolt, tock washer and flat washer Wash hands or c_othing _rnmedlately if loosely. Do not tighten, accidentally in contact with battery acid. • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid
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ASS LY iNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) ............ i CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- meta_ bracelets, wristwatch bands, hale. rings, Before etc. installing battery, remove Positive termina_ must be connected first to prevent sparking from accideno tat grounding. . Lift seat to raised position. , Open battery box door. * Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of unit. , Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box. o First connect RED battery cabfe to
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OPERATION }
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OPERATION ......... i 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 wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety g_asses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7) Tu
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OPEFIATIO TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) , If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing brake. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will Move motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position. shut off the engine. IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSITION WHEN THE • Select desired he
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OPERATIO ....... Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the are_ TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) ......... ! that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right o z z When starting engine for the first time or if engine has the machine. This will result in a more even distri- run out of fuel, it wil! take extra cranking time to move bution of clippings and more uniform cutting. fuel from the tank to the engine. When mowing large areas, start by turning to th( . Depress the clutch/brake pedal and
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CUSTOM ESPO ILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......... i FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check _rake Operation Check 'ire Pressure T Check )r Loose Fasteners R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades A t/ C Lubrication Chart T Check ;attery Level/Recharge 0 Clean attery and Terminals v' R Check ransmission Cooling v' Adjust lade Belt(s) Tension Adjust i: lotion Drive BeEt(s) Tension .=====_=,,=.=,,,==,,=====,===,l,_=_==,= ==.=_,=,m,,,_ Check ngine Oii Level _ ............_ ........
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L ES RESPONSi CUSTO ....... i o The btade can be sharpened with a file or on a grindin1? TRACTOR wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. Always observe safety rules when performing any main- - To check blade balance, you wili need a 5/8" diamete__ tenance. steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal BRAKE OPERATION anoer). Slide blade on to an unth readed portion of the steel boit If unit requires more than six (6) feet
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CUSTO RESPONSI LITIES TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUUD LEVEL (See Figs, ENGINE t3 & 14) LUBRMCATION Check fluid level after every 25 hours of use, Rear drawbar Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and must be removed to check fluid level° every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the + Remove the four (4) fasteners to remove the drawbar. tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year, • Clean reservoir thoroughly before removing cap. Check the crankcase oil level before starting th
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' _r CUSTO E RESPONSI LtTtES ..... i ABR FILTER FOAM PRE-OLEANER (See Fig. SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING t6) z SCREWS Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter, Cfean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hou rs of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions. o Remove knob and cover. o Remove cartridge nut and replace cartridge. o Reassemble and tighten securely. NOTE.: Do not attempt to clean or oii the paper cartridge. Replace paper cartri
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ERVICE AN ADJUSTM TS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. - Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. o 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, TRACTOR CLUTCH TO REMOVEMOWER (See Fig. 19) ROD
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ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AN TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) - -i To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housin_ Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levet ground or should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 3/8" tc driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See !/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highes' PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3). if tires are position, over or under inflated, you wiil not properly adjust your
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SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" ..... i ....... i (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on levet surface, Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide deca! on the mower housing. BELT REMOVAL - • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. "\,.. i/ ° Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to NUT "A" its lowest position. • Roli belt off engine putle
