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MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• 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. I11. CHILDREN I. GENERAL OPERATION o Read, understand, and follow al! 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 O
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.5 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 (APt-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32 F) Service Center/Department. We have competent, we_l- trained technic
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION .......................................................... 11-15 SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 STORAGE ....
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ACCESSO ATTACHMENTS 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 GAS CAN AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG 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 brief explanations of how they can help y
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat (1) Knob Video Steering Cassette (1) Shoulder Bolt Wheel 5/16-18 Mulcher Plate (1) Was her 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. i Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size © (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Shoulder (2) Center- Bolts !ock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 Steering x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Sleeve (2) Weld Nuts #10 L_ _==_) Latch Hook (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 12)Gauge Assemblies W
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ASSEMBLY i 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. ii TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY _- STEERING A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard '_,..-/ WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed. _ LOCKNUT (2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife -
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ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATI'ERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. bands, rings, etc. = Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely. Do not tighten. Positive terminal must be connected = Tighten shoulder bolt securely. first to prevent sparking from ac
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BLY m Place the R.H. suspension arm on outward pointing INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs. 4 and 6) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on Level surface and mower suspension - Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. ing brake. • Retain both suspension arms to deck pins with double
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ASSEMBLY m INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR 5B) DISCHARGING - Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. NOTE: It is not necessaryto change blades. The mulcher bla
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OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied withthe product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE BATTERY CAUTION OR FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG INE ON ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED R N H REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTAC H MENT ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY (Hydr
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OPERATION w KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself withthe locations of various controls and adj ustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE - - - - - ~ CONTROL _ _ .. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/ LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL IGNITION SWITCH PARKING BRAKE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG. 6 Our tractor
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OPERATION 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 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 e
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m OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. - Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation hills with slopes greater than 15° and CAUTION: Do not drive up or down I section of this manual). do not drive across any slope. I - With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the Choose the slowest speed before st
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OPERATION so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- in the opposite direction making left hand turns until age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the finished (See Fig. 10 ). engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are - If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to empty. Use fresh fu
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE 3ERViCE DATES r Check Brake Operation v'_ iv'r I Check Tire Pressure V" v" L Check for Loose Fasteners V" i! Iv', V'. a Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart V" V" C Check Battery Level/Recharge v', 0 Clean Battery and Terminals V" v" a Check Transa×le Cooling v" Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V'5 r Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I Check Engine Oil Level v" v" I Change Engine Oil V" i Clean A
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) 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. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance • To check blade balance, you will need a
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioratio n and wear after 100 hours of AIR CLEANER NUT operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not COVER adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING FOAM RUBBER PRE-CLEANER GROMMET Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling, ENGINE LUBRICATION AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service _APER CARTRIDGE BASE classification SF
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J CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. kept clean at all times. SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or = Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See - Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual). = Lower mower to its lowest position. If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar
