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S A/ S
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MODEL
917.257651 OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
Customer Responsibilities
o 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 OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, L GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN - Read, understand, and foltow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting presence of children Children are often attracted to the mach
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.. GASOLINE CAPACITY 35 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) Service Center/Department, We have competent, well- SAE 5W-30 (below 320F) trained technician
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TABLE OF CONTENTS , i i SAFETY RULES ................................ i ........................... 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 19-23 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 STORAGE .................................................................... 24 WARRANTY .................. ;..............................................
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,,in,=lr AOOESSOR ESAND ATTACH ENTS , i , ,, i ,,rl,l,lU,,U, ,,, '1' I These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outtets 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 SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with bri
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u, ,,, ,U,=lU-i. , n lU="M'I",IIIIr'Illl CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ,i i ,,, ,11,11, i,,111 ;.;;;_,_ Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size ii i ,ni ,,, nlHin,!, Seat Battery acid (1) Knob Mulcher Plate (1) Shoulder Bolt Steering 5/16-18 Wheel Battery (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gao H Owner's Manual Parts Bag ,,, u i ,, i Ull,, i i,u,,uu ......................... Parts bag contents not shown full size ..... n,u , ,ii,,u..... @ _ © (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Shoulder
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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left 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 necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQU1RED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed, -._ HEX LOCKNUT 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet (2) 7/16" wrenches 1 FLAT
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inl,lulu"n lu nu!l i i ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ................ u,m,ull ilUll lUl u i ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. . Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely, Wash hands or clothing immediately if Do not tighten, accidentally in contactwith battery acid, o Tighten shoulder bolt se
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) WING NUTS _ TERMINAL H'H'I'HHHH' U' CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals, Before installing battery, remove BATTERY _'_ _.._" / _'_TERMINAL .... ___ACCESS rings, etc. metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, Positive terminal must be connected UUL, "-___ DOORS first to prevent sparking from acciden- . I It I! _ _ VENT CAPS tal grounding. o Lift hood to raised position. o Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is _" KEY HOLE securely attached
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,IH,I linil- i,,,ll H i , i iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs.7A & 7B) o install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemb[e weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down • Tighten hardware securely. ° Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. o Hook front latch into hole on front of mower dec
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i,J_=,J , ......... OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the i[lustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE - - _ LIFT LEVER CONTROL _ _ _ " _ LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG_ 8 Our tractors
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i-m-=,=, OPERATNON :u_J=_=,,,,, = , i, 11,1 ,u i 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 a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or Standard safety glasses. ,. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9) TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9) The direction and spe
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OPERATION ,i , , , i TO TRANSPORT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) . Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing ment lift control. switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will o When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift shut off the engine. lever is in neutral (N) position, • Select desired height of cut . Do not push or tow tractor at more than
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OIPERATJON TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) f When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it wilt take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine,. o Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake, ° Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position ° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,, . Move throttle control lever to choke (N) position for' ,,_ ,J cold engine start. For warm engine start, move throttle control to fast (._) position FIG. 1
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i_ ,,,,i iii ................ CUSTOME ESPON UTIES Ill ml FILL IN DATES ., REGULAR SERVICE /_ __0_ ........ .... _ e,'4_ _,7 _.,_" SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation 6_ 6#/ Check Tire Pressure 6#4 T Check for Loose Fasteners ........ 6# / 6# 4 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6/'4 R ............ C Lubrication Chart 6/ V # __ T ,,check Battery Level!Recharge ., , 0 Clean Batter;/and Terminals 6#I 6/ R CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 6#15 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension $/s ,,
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, ,, __ -- CUSTO RESPONSWB L T ES o To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter TRACTOR steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer (When using a cone Atways observe safety rules when performing any mainte- balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- nance. ancer.) ° Slide blade on to an un{hreaded portion of the steel bolt BRAKE OPERATION or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground, If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal ff tractor requires more than six
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i CUSTOM RESPONSmlBtLJTJES V-BELTS AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter, operation and replace if necessary, The belts are not Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- adjustable Replace belts if they begin to s!ip from wear tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first, Service air cleaner more often unde
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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES M.,...in., ,'11 im,n.ll I I CLEAN AER SCREEN (See Fig. 17) MUFFLER Air' screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS season or after
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SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS i i ......................................... i,,,,,i,,, i ill i, i, ii i i i i CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. . Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can
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SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to Adjust the mower while tracto_ is parked on level ground or 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest driveway. Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See position. "PRODUCT SPEC! FtCATIO NS" on page 3 of this manual). Check adjustment on right side of tractot_ Measure dis- If tires are over or underinf]ated, you will no
