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MODEL 917.257632
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
e Operation
=Customer Responsibilities
®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° I. GENERAL OPERATION !11. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow ati 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
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 13.0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG): SAE 30 (above 32°F) Service CenteriDepartmento We have competent, well- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) trained technician
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outletsand 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. ENGIN E MAINTENANCE GAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER SPARK PLUG BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fityour tractor. Many ofthese are listedbelow with brief explanations of how they can help you_ This l
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK .................................... i u l ii i i iu i ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ...................................... .................................................................... ,i Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size Q Seat Battery acid Metal Screws (_ (2) Sheet #10-16 x 1/2 Steering (1) Locknut 3/8-24 Wheel Battery (1) Large Flat Washer .... I "----- I Owner's Manual Parts Bag (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-t8 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1
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ASSEMBLY _, ............... . iUillLiiJl i,,_,-- - ............. ,............. ........ . ..., ............. Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory withexception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operationof your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insureproper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easi
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Jl HOW TO SET UP ",/'OURTRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment bolt, PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan+ ....... ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,, • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. o Assemble adjustment bolt, iockwasherand flatwasher Wash hands or clothing immediately if loosely,. Do not tighten+ • Tighten'shoulder bolt securely+ Do not smoke. Fumes from charged & acciden_Uyin contact w
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) i ii i i ii ii , :: 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 accident tat grounding. • Liftseat to raised position = Open battery box door° - Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box., BATTERY ° Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of tractor_ ° First connect RE
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OPERATION IJ/.HU/'l/''/'l/H''"'''l '"l " "" KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNEWS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarize yourselfwiththe locations of variouscontrolsandadjustments, Save this manual for future reference,, ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH LIGHT LIFT LEVER SWITCH PLUNGER THROTTLE/ CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL LIFT' LEVER CLUTCW MOWER DECK HEfGHTADJUSTMENT BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 6 Our tract
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OPERATION _,, i ill _,,.,,_, _ i i nil ...... ............ .i ,,,u,,,lll, 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 awide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing {dfewith the engin
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OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing CAUTION: Do not drive up or down ! switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with hills with slopes greater than 15° and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will I shut off the engine. do not dr!ve across anY slope. = Select desired height of cut. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or'down hills° ° Start mower blades by engaging attachment
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OPEBATIO ADD GASOLINE MOWING TiPS = Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded ° Tirechainscannot be used when the mower housing is gasoline+ (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon attached to tractor, and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).. ° Mower should be properly leveied for best mowing IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES performance,, See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in BELOW 32'_F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE the Service and Adjustments section of this manu
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................. ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,, ,,, ,,,, Check Brake Operation V' If # Check Tire Pressure If V #' T Check for Loose Fasteners tf t_7 If a Lubricati0nSharpen)ReP'iace"M"°werBiadeSchart _V_64 if " _ C Check Battery l:e_(el/Recharge ................. , , .... =_ 0 Clean Battery and Termlnals if V' R Check Transaxle Cooling ' ' _ ......... 1 " I 1 " I i AdjUst Blade Belt(s) Tension VP5 Adjust 'Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension j .... I/s Check Engine 011Level
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CUSTOM ESPONSmBILmTIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wil!cause excessive vibration and even- nance, tual damage to mower and engine.* BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel° Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower° Jftractor requires more than six _6)feet stopping distance • To check blade bafance, you will need a 5/8"
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Hi H IHH I CUSTOMER R SIBILITIES • Catch oil in a suitable container, TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS ° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause to enter' the engine when changing oil. the battery to "leak" power,. • Remove drain plug. • Open battery box door. - After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat- and tighten securely_ tory cable and remove battery
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RESPO CUSTOMER MUFFLER Inspect and repiace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if KNOB equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every t00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) The fuel filter should be replaced onceeach season. Iffuel filter becomes clogged,obstruct
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: CAUTION: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. A: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. o Place attachment clutch in ='DISENGAGED" position. e Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. e Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug= TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) CLUTCH LEVER Mower
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$ERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT_TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs,. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levetground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPEC IFICAT!ONS" on page 3 of this manual). EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE*TO- Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT wrrH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower blade d rivebelt may be replacedwithouttools_ Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor' (See "TO REMOVE NUT "A" MOWER" in this section of this manual),, ° Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys,. ° Putl belt away from mower, BELT INSTALLATION - • install new belt in reverse order of removal. JAM NUT • Make sure bel
