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SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.257462
[RRFTSMRN
12.0 HP
Caution:
Read and follow
ELECTRIC START
all Safety Rules
36" MOWER
and Instructions
Be.fore Operating
6 SPEED
This Equipment
LAWN RIDER
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustment
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
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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 all instructions in the manual Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting. presenceof children.Childrenare oftenattractedto themachi
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchaseof a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LawnRider. It has beendesigned,engineered and HORSEPOWER: 12.0 manufactured to giveyouthebestpossible dependability andperformance. GASOLINECAPACITY: 1.4 GALLONS Shouldyou 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 (or10W-30) technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this WINTER: SA
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i • ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Theseaccessoriesand attachmentswere availablewhenthe unitwas purchased. They are alsoavailableat mostSears retailoutlets, catalcgandservicecenters. MostSears storescan orderthese itemsfor youwhenyouprovidethe modelnumberof yourtractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARKPLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Searsoffersa widevarietyofattachmentsthatfityourvehicle. Manyofthese are listedbelowwithbriefexplanationsofhowtheycanhelp you Thislistwascurrent_t t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ........................................................... 10-13 SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 14-17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 18-22 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 3 STORAGE ................................................................
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Washer 2-1/4" diameter Seat Battery acid f I (1) Locknut 3/8-24 Steering Wheel V Battery • ,, c-._ ,, , I I ! I (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I Owner's Manual Parts Bag (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Parts bag contents not shown full size ' , , ' Wheel Steering Wheel Insert _ Steering Adapter (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (1) Wasller 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Keys Steering Clip 111 II llllllll_ (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x
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ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING SHAFT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. Pliers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge (2) 7/16" wrenches Screwdriver (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrench When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel). TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON • Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (
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i _ ii I "_ i I fill I Ill" ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. • Assemble adjustment bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer Wash hands or clothing immediately if loosely. Do not tighten. accidentally in contact with battery acid. • Tighten shoulder bolt securely. Do not smoke. Fu
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i i i I ill " I i ill " If It ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 & 6) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before Installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. Lift seat to raised position. • Open battery box door. • Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals BATTERY toward front of unit. • Be sure drain tube is attached to bottom of battery box. • First conn
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN RIDER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN RIDER. Compare the illustrations with your Lawn Rider to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTrLE/ CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB CONTROL FUEL CAP MOWER CLUTCH/ UFT BRAKE LEVER PEDAL MOWER CLUTCH LEVER GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER IGNITION FIG. 7 Sears tractorsconformto the safetystandardsofthe AmericanNa
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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 before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" MOWER CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) • Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. SENGAGED" Pla
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OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT MOWER CLUTCH LEVER (See Fig. 10) "ENGAGED" The position of the mower lift lever determines the cutting POSITION height. The position of the mower lift lever can be adjusted by moving the height adjustment knob to desired position. • With lift lever back and locked in highest position, pull out the adjustment knob and move to desired position. • Move mower lift lever out and forward to adjustment knob. MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1" to
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OPERATION MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon in the Service and Adjustments section of this and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). manual. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES • The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP
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MAINTENANCE .AI.TE.A.CE SC.EDU'E "" AS YOU COMPLETE Check BrakeOperation !_ V ° CheckTire Pressure _ T Checkfor LooseFasteners I_ V _ Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades !k/t4 _ Lubrication Chart I_ t_ T Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean BatteryandTerminals V P !_ R CheckTransmissionCooling AdjustBlade Belt(s)Tension !_ Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)Tension Check Engine Oil Level if V' Change EngineOil _ _1,2,3 V f Clean Air Filter VIP2 E N CleanAir Screen V_2 G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V P I Repla
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i i MAINTENANCE LAWN RIDER TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) 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. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpened witha file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be ad
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MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS - RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. • Remove terminal guard. • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- -20° 0° 32" 60° 80° 100° tery cable and remove battery from tractor. • Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking sodatoone gallon of water. Becareful notto get the soda solution into the cells. • Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. •
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) The engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 19) season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. gearshift "NEUTRAL" position. i Place lever in 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. TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 21) LAWN RIDER • Reverse rem
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING (See Fig. 23 - VIEWED FROM FRONT OF TRACTOR Fig. 26) RIGHT LEFT Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See SIDE SIDE "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3). If tires are over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. NOTE: One rotation of trunnion nut is equivalent to ap- proximately 1/8 inch of height change. Be sure upper and lower nuts are tightened against trunni
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Disconnect motion drive belt at frame belt keeper. TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) • Disconnect motion drive belt at engine pulley. Thread Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system belt below mower drive sheave and through engine belt which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. keeper and engine pulley. If unit requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance at • Remove belt. high speed in highest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted. • Install new belt
