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Owner's Manual
rRI:IFTSMAN °
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271051
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
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Warranty............................................... 2 Serviceand Adjustments.................... 20 SafetyRules......................................... 3 Storage............................................... 26 ProductSpecifications .......................... 5 Troubleshooting................................. 27 Assembly.................................. _...........7 RepairParts........................................ 32 Operation............................................ 10 Parts Order
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is can result in severe injury or death. All capable of amputating hands and feet slopes require extra caution. If you cannot and throwing objects. Failure to observe back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the following safety instructions could it, do not mow it. result in serious injury or death. DO: GENERAL OPERATION • Mow up and down slopes, not across. • Read, understand, and follow all • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree instructions in the manual and
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Never tamper with safety devices. • Beforeand when backing,look behind Check their proper operation regularly and downfor smallchildren. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, o • Nevercarrychildren.Theymayfall off other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere spillage. Allow machine to cool before with safe machineoperation. storing. • Neverallowchildrento operatethe Stop and inspect the equipment if you machine. strike an object. Repair, if necessary, • Useextra car
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kCAUTION: Tow only the attachments _Look for this symbolto pointout that are recommended by and comply importantsafetyprecautions.It means CAUTIONT!! BECOME AWARE!!T YOUR with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when ,_FETY IS INVOLVED. towing. Operate only at the lowest CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- possible speed when on a slope. Too tal starting when setting up, transporting, heavy of a load, while on a slope, is adjusting or making repairs always dang
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Steering Wheel O ___ [ • (1) Hex Bolt Steering \ ,, 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert _ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18_ (1) Lockwasher 3/8 _Lr] Steering WheeI ]v j Steering / / / Extension Adapter / / / Steering Shaft Boot O Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18 _(1) Knob Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet (2) Keys 6
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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. Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY _ _ _.-- Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly _=_ _3/8 Lock Washer easier. Standard wrench sizes you need _ Large Flat
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal Battery attachment lift lever to its highest Door position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. INSTALL SEAT • Roll tractor forward off skid. Adjust seat before tightening adjustment • Remove banding holding discharge knob. guard up against tractor. • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer secur
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments • Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual. Verify that the of mower deck opening and slide into belts are routed correctly. place, as shown. • Hook front latch into hole on front of CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM mower deck, After you lea
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Thesesymbolsmay appearonyourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product. Learnand understandtheir meaning. I- ;I BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FE
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KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift Ammeter Lever Plunger Throttle Control Attachment Lift Lever Height Clutch/Brake Pedal Adjustment Indicator Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
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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 over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" TO SET PARKING BRAKE will cause the battery to be discharged, Your tractor is equipped w
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• The average lawn should be cut to • Select desired height of cut. approximately 2-1/2 inches during the • Start mower blades by engaging cool season and to over 3 inches attachment clutch control. during hot months. For healthier and • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- better looking lawns, mow often and gage attachment clutch control. after moderate growth. CAUTION: Do not operate the • For best cutting performance, grass mower without either the entire grass over 6 inches in height should be cat
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER system of an engine while in storage. To ATTACHMENTS avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 Tow only the attachments that are days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start recommended by and comply with the engine and let it run until the fuel specifications of the manufacturer of your lines and carburetor are empty. Use tractor. Use common sense when towing. fresh fuel next season. See Storage Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is In
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COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 o F and • When operating attachments, select a below) ground speed that will suit the terrain • When engine starts, allow engine to and give best performance of the run with the throttle control in the attachment being used. choke position until the engine runs ,f roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an lrT engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- ing on the temperature. • The attachments can also be used
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . _._/_._o_ FILk,. DATES AS YOU COMPLETE O_' Check Brake Operation _Vj Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T InterlOCk Systems 14/ R Check for Loose Fasteners II_ _7 ll_ T Lubrication Chart I_ 0 Sharpen/Replace Check Battery Level Mower Blades i4 R Clean Battery and Terminals V' Check Transaxle Cooling (If Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension i 11_5 Adjust Motion Drive Beff(s) Tension I{/s Check Engine Oil Level _ If Change Engine Oil I_1z3 I#/ E C'ean Air Filter _2 a Cl
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. stopping distance at high speed in torque). highest gear, then brake must be ad- IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in th
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• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean. (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ • Keep battery bolts tight. dipstick securely each time you check the • Keep small vent holes open. oil level. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour• TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: The original equipment battery on Determine temperature range expected your tractor is maintenance free. Do not before oil change. All oil must meet API attempt to open or remove caps or covers. service classification SF, SG or SH. Adding or che
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Every 100 hours of operation (more often • Install replacement oil filter on filter under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until remove the blower housing and other rubber gasket contacts the filter cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins adapter, then tighten filter an addi- tional 1/2 turn. and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are • Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO reinstalled. CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section NOTE: Opera
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CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. hose to clean your tractor unless the of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out. free of all gasoline, oil, etc. Water in engine can result in a short- • Protect painted surfaces with automo- ened engine life. tive type wax. ,ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal
