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OWNER'S MANUAL
GAssembly
o Operation
° Customer Respensibilities
o Service and Adjustments
_,Repair Pa_s
CAUTION: Read and follow atl safety ruses and _nstructlons before operating this equipment.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers iMPORTANT: TH_S CUTTING MACHINE _S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT _N SERIOUS NJURY OR DEATH l, GENERAL OPERATION t[_L CHILDREN Read, understand_ and foilow al_ instractio_s in the manua! and on the machine before sta_ing. and the mowing activity Nevetassume that children wfi remain Only alIow responsiMe adutts who are familiar with the were you la
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 150 tured to give you the best possble dependabitty and GASOLINE CAPAC TY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR O_L TYPE (AP/ SG} SAE 30 above 32'_ ) tedDepa£ment We have cor'npetent wetbtraned tech., SAE 5W-30 (beow 32F} nicians _nd the prape_ too_s to sewice or repair this unt P_ease read and retain this manual, }he instructions wli eL CAPACITY: 3.0 PNTS enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly_ SPARK PLUG: CHAMP}ON RJ19LM Atways observe the 'SAFETY RULES', (
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iNDEX E 0 A Electrical: Accessories 5 OiL Interlocks and Relays ............ 22 Cotd Weather Cendit ons ...... 12,16 Schen' eric 27 Engine ................................... 16 Brake 20 Wdng Diagram 28 Storage 24 Cal'burete_ ......................... 23 Mower Operation t 0-13 Air Fi_ter 16 FrontoT@Back ................. 19 OperatbE_ Mower ....................... 11-.12 Air Screen 1'7 S de-To-Side ............................ 19 Throttb Centrol Cable .................. 23 Coo_ing Fins 17 Accesee
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These accessories and attactanents were avai_aMe thro sgh most Sears retail outlets and senrice centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores cars order these terns for you when you provide the modeJ numl er of your tract(y. SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OiL FUEL STABiLiZER BLADES BELTS Sears offers a wide variety of att_ chments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are %ted below with brief explanations of how they (;an help you This _istwas current at the tree of publication; however, t
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OF Parts Bag contents shown fuji size (2) Sheet Metal Screws 1/2 ii I Ji I / Wheel (1) 2o3/8_'Diameter Washer (I) Locknut 3/8o.24 Boot Owner's ManuaI (I) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x ! Pads bag contests not shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16d8 Steerir_g Wheet _, .......................................................... / Whee x............................................... / /r_Se r_ (1) Lock Washer i/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x I.-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Keys (2) He× Boits 1/4-20 × 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts !/4-20 (2}
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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts bft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely_ Use the correct tools as necessapj to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wiii make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed (!) 9/16" wrench (2) W16" wrench (1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench Utility knife Tire pressure
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fi9, 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment boit. PREPARE BAKERY (See Fig, 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoutder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shiol& Assemble adiustment bot bck washer and fiat washer loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder bolt securely. Do not smoko_ Fumes from cha_ged Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. bakery acid are exp[osive_ Slide seat until a comfo _abte p
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INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs,4 and 5) CAUTtON: Do not shoA batte_'y termi_ nats_ Before instsIHn 9 baAery_ remove meta_ bracetets_ wristwatch bands_ BATTERY Positive terminat must be connected DOOR first to prevent sparking from accideno tat 9_oundtng, Lift seat to raised position, o Open battery box dDor. o Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battehf box o Lower batten/ into battery box wth battery term hats toward front of tractor. , First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S _IANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with you rtractor to familiarize yourself with the eLations of various controls and ad ustrRents. Save this manual for future reference ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNiTiON SWITCH UGHT SWITCH CLUTCH! BRAKEPEDAL THROTTLE/ CHOKE CONTROL FREEWHEEL PARKING DRAKE CONTROL LEVER MOT}ON CONTROL LEVER F_G. 6 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amer can National Standards hstitu
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operate rpresence sensing switch When engine is running, any attempt by the ope_tDr to leave the seat without first setting the parking TO USE THRO_LE CONTROL (See Fig° 7) brake wili shut off the engine Always operate engine at fut! throttle, Depress clutch/brake pedal into full 'BRAKE '_positior_ and hold. Operating engine at _essthan fun thmttb reduces the batleq_,charging rate_ Place parking brake lever
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without e_ther the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard tn place, "ENGAGED" ATTACHMENT POSITION LEVER HiGH POntoON LOW POS_T_ON F_G,9 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE O}L LEVEL (See Fig, 14 & 15) o The eng nen your"tractor has been sh pped, from the' factoryl aiready fIed wth sum_'_er wei{ii:_t ol. o Check engine el wth tractor on tevel ground o Unthread and remove oi fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. FIG 8 Reinsert the dip
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OPE TO START ENGIINE (See Fig_ 7) Sitting inthetraclor seat, start engine, Aftertheengine is running, move throttle contro_ to half (1/2) speed, When sta_ing engine for' the frst time or f engine has rur'l With motion contrei lever in neutral (N) position, s!owly out of fue!, it wiff take extra cranking tree to move fuet fcom disengage clutch/brake pedaI, the tank to the engine, o Slowly move motion cont_)l _ever fo_dard after the o Depress dutch/brake pedaI and set parking brake, - Place motion
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICAT_ON CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or neg[igence ]o receive flf[I vat_e from the warranty_ operater must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adiustments wiil need to be made periodicaly to properly ma r_tain your tractor All aqustrnents in the Service and Adjustments section of this mant_a_should be checked at least once each season. Once a year you shoud replace the spark pk_g ciea
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o To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter AIways observe safety rules when pedormieg any mainteo nance S_ideblade on to an unthreaded po_ion of the steeI bet BRAKE OPERATION or pin and hold the bolt or pin paral/et with the ground If blade is balanced, it shoWd remain in a horizontal if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance position, If either end of the blade moves downward at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adiusted sharpen the heavy end until t
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TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooiing fins of transmission sho._ld be kept ctean to assure proper cooling manual. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmiss on white engine is runn ng or while the transmission is hot. o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. - inspect cooting fins for di_t grass clippings and other materials To prevent damage to seals, do not use O_L F_LL compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean CA[_IPSTlCK TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxie was se
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CLEAN A_R SCREEN (See Fig, 15) }N-LINE FUEL F}LTER (See Fig, 18) The fueI %er shoud be replaced once each season. _ffuet Ar screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheatin G C_ean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, or compressed air to remove did and stubborn dded gum replacement is required fibers. , With engine coo_, remove fiiter and plug fuel Iine sections. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, 17) Ptace new fuei fiiter
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E CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERV|CE OR ADJUSTMENTS: - Depress clutchtbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. o P_ace motion contro_ _ever tn neutral (N) position, , Place attachment clutch in "DtS,ENGAGED" position, , Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, o Make sure the b|ades and all moving parts have completely stopped, o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place wire where it cannot come tn contact with CLUTCH LEVER CLUTCH ROD TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig° I9) SPR_NG Mewer wil
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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig& 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL StDE_T'O_SiDE iF Adiust the mower whle tractor is parked on fevet ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO.BACK ADJUSTMENT IS Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTUNKS 'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). EQUALLY SO MOWER W_LL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TOo If tires are over or undednfiated, you wil not proper_y adi Jst SIDE your mower, To obtain the best cutt
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system (See Fig. 24) which is mounted on the fight side of the transaxte. The mower Made drive belt rnay be replaced withoL_ttools_ Park the tractor on leve_ surface. Er_gage parking brake° if tractor requffes mere than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adiusted BELT REMOVAL , Depress ciutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. o Remove
