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Owner's Manual
25.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.275223
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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Warranty ............................................... 2 Maintenance ....................................... 21 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments.................... 25 Product Specifications.......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 33 Assembly .............................................. 9 Troubleshooting ................................. 34 Operation ............................................ 14 Rep
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IMPORTANT: This cuffing machine is capable of amputating hands and foot and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION spillage before opera_ng or storingthe • Read, understand, and follow all machine. Allow machine to cool before instructionsin the manual and on the storage. machine before starting. I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Only allow responsible adults, who are Slopes are a major factor related to loss.-of- f
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IlLCHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a clesed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity. Never equipment in good condition. assume that children will remain where • Never tamper with safety devices. you last saw them. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep children out of the mowing area • Keep ma
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• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so ,_ CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specificationsof the manufacturer of • Avoid starling or stopping on a slope. If your tractor. Use common sense when tires lose traction, disengage the towing. Operate only at the lowest blades and proceed slowly straight possible speed when on a slope, Too down the slope. heavy of a load. while on a slope, is • If machine
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We have competent, well-trained tec PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cians and the proper tools to service GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS repair this tractor. Please reed and retain this manual. CAPACITY UNLEADED ANDTYPE: REGULAR mstre_tions v_II enab_ you to assm', and maintain your tractor properly. OILTYPE SAE 10W30 Always observe the "SAFETY RULE,* API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) REPAIR AGREEMENT SAE 5W-30 A Repair Agreement is available on (BELOW 32°F) product. Contact your nearest Sears OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PIN
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Steering Wheel © Steedng Sleeve SteedngWheellnse_ Steedng Sleeve Extension Seat (1) Washer 17132 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower _)Flanged (5) Retainer Spdngs P'ms (_ (double loop) Assembly (1)Front Plate (2) Retainer Spdngs (single loop) 4) AdjustingBar Gauge Wheels (4) Retainer _ (4) Shoulder Bolt _ _4) Wheels (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.
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Slope Sheet Video Casse_e Keys (2) Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube
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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. 6. Secure steedng wheel to steering TOOLS REQUIRED FOR shaft with hex belt, lock washer and ASSEMBLY large flat washer previously removed. A socket wrench set will make assembly Tighten securely. easi
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HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR 5. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and fiat CHECK BATTERY washer loosely. Do not tighten. 1. Lift hood to raised position. 6. Lower seat into operating position and NOTE: If thisbattery is put into service sit in seat. after month and year indicated on label 7. Slide seat until a comfortable position (label located between terminals) charge is reached which allows you to press battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 clutch/brake pedal all the way d
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ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See MOWER DECK Operation section for location and function of controls) The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper positionwhen 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise operating mower. Be sure they are attachment lift lever to its highest propedy adjusted to ensure optimum position, mower performance. 2. Release parking brake by depressing 1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel- bra
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bracket under left footrest and retain 7. Place the suspension arms on outward pointing deck pins. Retain with double loop retainer spring. with double loop retainer spdng with 12.If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from loops up as shown. mower suspension. 8. Installfront plate assembly to tractor 13.Raise deck to highest position. suspension brackets and retain with single loop retainer spdngs as shown. 14.Adjust gauge wheels before operating 9. Position front pl
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V'CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor,we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist: ./'All assembly instructionshave been completed. ./No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/Battery is prepedy prepared and charged, (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ,/All tires are prepedy inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were ovednfiated at th
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied withthe product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENO, NEOFF O.L_RESSURE L,OHTSON D_.P T FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r 'l R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED (_ il_ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTtON) IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locationsof vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hourmeter Ignition Light Switch Choke Ammeter Attachment Control Clutch Lift Throttle Plunger Control Motion Drive Belt Tension Brake Pedal Handle Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Lever Height Lever Adjustment Knob Free Control Our tractors conform t
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustmentsor repairs. We recommend a wide visionsafety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the Ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any positionother than "OFF" will Your tractor is equipped with an op
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TO OPERATE MOWER The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- Your tractor is equipped with an operator sured from the ground to the blade tip presence sensing switch. Any attempt by with the engine not running. the operator to leave the seat with the These heights are approximate and may engine running and the attachment clutch vary depending upon soil conditions, engaged will shut off the engine. height of grass and types of grass being 1. Select desired hei
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TO TRANSPORT • For cold weather oporationyou should change oilfar easier starling(See "OIL When pushing or towing yo_Jrtractor, be VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte- sure to disengage transmission by nance sectionof thismanual). placing freewheel control in freewheeling • To change engine oil, see the Mainte- position. Free wheel control is located at nance sectionin this manual. the rear drawbar of tractor. 1. Raise attachment lift to highest ADD GASOLINE positionwith attachment lift control. • Fil
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AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: Beforestarting,readthe warmand coldaiart_g prucedums baiow. Before ddving the unit in cold weather, 6, Insert key into ignitionand rum key the transmission should be warmed up as clockwise to =START" position and follows: release key as soon as engine starts. 1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground. 2. Place the motion control lever in Do not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen seconds per minute. neutral. Release the parking brake If the engine do
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5. Move motion control lever to neutral • When mowing large areas, start by (N) position. Shut- off engine and set turning to the dght so that clippingswill parking brake. discharge away from shrubs,fences, 6. Engage transmission by placing driveways, etc. After one or two freewheel control In driving position rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns untilfinished. (See =TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Ifgrass Is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce
