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MODEL NUMBER 917.256543 OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
oService and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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SAFETY RULES _lb 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 lN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, I. GENERAL OPERATION !11. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow 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
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PRODUCT SPECDFICATmONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.0 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 OiL TYPE (API_SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Service CentedDepartment° We have competent, weIF trained technicia
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-25 STORAGE ................................................................... 26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15"19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TROUBLES
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AOOE$$OR! AND ATTACH ENTS i1,, ii1,,11 , i,, i i These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets 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 AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanati
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK u .................. Parts Bag contents shown full size (li Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Seat © Steering Wheel © (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer Mulcher Steering Plate Boot Video (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5116-18 Cassette ___ (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Manual Parts Bag (1) Lock Washer 1/2 .......... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ........... ,,,,, Parts bag contents not shown full size © x (2)7/8 Washers x 14 Gauge 3/8 (2) Shoulder (1) Washer Bolts (2) Gauge 17/32 x 1-3/1
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,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,,ul,_ i,i ,,,,, i lit, ..... , , i .... i-, ASSE LY ..... ' , 1,1,, ii ................... ÁÁÁ,, 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 REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier_ Stan
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Openbatteryboxdoorfor: SEAT • Inspection for secureconnections (to tightenhard- ware). o Inspection forcorrosion. SEATPAN o Testing battery. o Jumping (if required). SHOULDER _ o Periodic charging. BOLT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK WASHER HUT HEX FLAT WASHER I ADJUSTMENT LARGE FLAT WASHER BOLT FIG, 4 CHECK TiRE PRESSURE HE]( BOLT The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important for POSITIVE NEGATIVE best cutting perform
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.......... i .......... ,,, ,......... _,,,_ .... illl, i, ,,ll,, LY ...............i............................ I TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory° NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades.. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also. DEFLECTOR LOCKNUT 3/8" WASHER _/SHOULDERBOLT GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5 INSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE
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...................... ii ...ll .i..uu...., ...i. ii.... u OPERATION ...... i,u,, i , i , li, H These symbols may appear on your tractor' or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and understand their meaning_ ÷ FORWARD FAST SLOW CAUTION OR REVERSE BATTERY WARNING CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE ENGINE ON MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED CHOKE FUEL LOCK LOCKED HIGH LOW REVERSE NEUTRAL PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT ' ATTACHMENT MOWER LIFT CLUTCH DISE
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OPERATION ii, ,i ,,,i, i,, "IIII''M"= '"111" '"111 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save .,this manual for future reference_ LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER SWITCH POSITION THROTTLE]CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL PLUNGER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/ LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB PARKING BRAKE GEAR
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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. A!ways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. NOTE: Under certain conditions When tractor is standing HOW' TO USE YOUR TRACTOR idle with the engine running,hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate t
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, ,i ii. ,i,,,,11,,,,,,,,11-,111,1 .... i.-m ............. OPERATION o To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) clutch/brake pedal° Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- o Make all turns slowly. ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged TO TRANSPORT will shut off the engine. = Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- o Select desired height of cut
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..... i , , i ......... i, ,, iii ......... i,,,U-,lllll ........ i,,11,,,1111 ,, L ,i OPERATION i ...... ii ........................................... i, i ,11, i ............................. i,, TO START ENGIN _= (See Fig. 9) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run f out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from r the tank to the engine, o Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position_ o Move attachmen
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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES , i,=,, ,,,,n,i, ,,, AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERWOE :YSERWCE DATES Check BrakeOperation _ Check Tire Pressure _" Checkfor Loose Fasteners e,' e,', e,' R Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades v', Lubdcai;onChart ......... v' e,' V .............. v', T Check Bat!erY,,Leve!/Recharge e,' 0 CleanBattery andTerminals R CheckTransaxleCooling e," Adjust Blade Beft(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level ChangeEngineOil v' v' ...... E clean Air Filter ........
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CUSTOM RESPONSIBIL ES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) TRACTOR 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 with a file or on a grinding wheel° Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance = To check blade bafance, you will need a 5/
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..... i CUSTOMER RESPON$ BmLmTUE$ V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs., !5 and 16) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear_ • Be sure tractor is on level surface, - Oil will drain more freely when warm. TRANSAXLE COOLING o Catch oil in a suitable containe
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...... ...................................................... = , = ................. =,,,=,= ........................ _ CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES CLEAN AIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNG AREAS CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush kept clean at al! times° or compressed air to remove dirt and
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ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig, 17) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Replace the engine oil _ter every season or every other oil The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.. If fuel change if the tractor is used more than !00 hours in one filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. year,. o Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE = With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.. ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, thro
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..... i, ,........ iii .............. i SERVHCE AN ADJUSTMENTS i, ii1,,,,,,,i,1,,, ,,,11,1 ii i,i1,,,,i,,,,i,i, , i,r 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. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key° o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire
