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Owner's Manual
20 HP
ELECTRIC START
48" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272230
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
CAUTION:
about this product, Call:
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1-800-659-5917
Safety Rules and Instructions
Sears Craftsman Help Line
before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat
ment.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Maintenance ....................................... 19 Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 23 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Operation ............................................ 13 R
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable ofamputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION I1.SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can machine before starting. result in severe in ury or death. All slopes • Only allow responsible adults, who are requi
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• Never run a machine inside a clo_ III.CHILDREN area. Tragic accidents canoccur iftheoperator • Keep nuts and bolts, especially bl isnetalert tothepresence ofchildren. attachment belts, tight and keep Children areoften attracted tothe equipment in good condition. machine and the mowing activity. Never • Never tamper with safety devices. assume that chitdren will remain where Check their proper operation regl you last saw them. • Keep machine free of grass, leaw • Keep children out of the mowing
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• Useslow speed. Choose alowgear so ACAUTION: Tow only the attachments thatyouwillnothave tostop orshift that are recommended by and comply while ontheslope. with specificationsof the manufacturerof • Avoid starting 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 !oad, while on a slope, is • If machine stops while g
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS A Repair Agreement is available on this CAPACITY UNLEADED product. Contact your nearest Sears ANDTYPE: REGULAR store for details. OIL TYPE SAE 10W30 (above 32°F) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES (PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Read and observe the safety rules. OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS ing, cadng for and using your tractor. SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC • Follow the inst
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Steering Wheel Steenng Wheel Steenng Sleeve Insert Seat Mower (5) Retainer Spdngs ' (double loop) - _ (1)Front Plate "_'_J (1) Washer _ (2)Flanged _' 17/32x 1-3/16 x 12 v(::_ Pins (1) Knob_ Gauge (2) Retainer Spnngs (single loop) (4) Shoulder Bolt _ ,_ (4) Clevis Pins (4) Retainer Springs (4)Wheels (4) Locknut 3/8-16 (double loop) (2) Locknuts 5/16-18 -- _l _1_._ I Nose Roller IIIIIIIIIIlllllllhlllil/ .o,,er (2) Washers = (2)Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1 ""_ N_cekets 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. I Key Slope She
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Your new tractor hasbeen assembled atthefactory 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 correcttools as necessary to Insure proper tightness Review the video cassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly SteenngWheel easier Standard wrench sizes you need are hsted below. Lock Nut I_ _nsert (1) 9/16
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2. Pivot seat upward andremove from TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See thecardboard packing Remove the Operation section for location and cardboard packing anddiscard. function of controls) 3. Place seat onseatpansohead of 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise shoulder bolt =spositioned over large attachment lift lever to its highest slotted hole in pan. position. 4. Push down on seat to engage 2. Release parking brake by depressing shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat clutch/brake pedal towards rear o
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ASSEMBLE GAUGEWHEELSTO Nose Roller MOWER DECK -_'_'_ , Lock . //j _'_ _ / Nut B"Bracket Thegauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper positionwhen operating mower. Be sure they are propedy adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. 1 Shde gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top. Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten securely. INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 9. Position front plate assembly between front mower brackets. Raise deck and The tireson your tractorwere ovednflated plate assembly to align holes and at thefactory for shippingpurposes. insert flanged pins. Secure pins with Correct tire pressure is importantfor best double loop retainer spdngs between cutting performance. the plate assembly and mower • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in brackets. "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section NOTE: To assist in locating hole in of thi
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=/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 instructions have boon completed. ,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,/' Battery is propedy prepared and cberged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). 4" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. 4" All tires are propedy inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were ovednflated
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These symbols may appear onyour tractor orinliterature supplied withtheproduct. Learn andunderstand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENO,NEGrE O,LPRESSURE UOHTSON O%'_MP T 4" 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 FEET AWAY (Aut
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare theillustrations withyour tractor tofamiliarize yourseff withthelocations of vadous controls andadjustments. Save thismanual forfuture reference. it Switch PcsitJon Ammeter Hourmeter Attachment Clutch Switch Plunger Attachment Clutch/Brake Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan National Standards Institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVER - Usedto raise,
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i Theoperation ofanytractor canresult inforeign objects thrown into the I eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses I 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 g asses. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any positionother than "OFF" will Your tractor is equipped with a
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Thecutting height range is approxi- 1. Select desired height of cut. mately 1-1/2 to 4".The heights are 2. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. measured from the ground to the blade TO STOP MOWER BLADES - tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary disengage attachment clutch control. depending upon soil conditions, height of _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower grass and types of grass being mowed. without either the entire grass catcher, on •
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TOWING CARTS ANDOTHER ATTACH- ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank MENTS filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use Tow only theattachments thatare gasoline near an open flame. recommended byandcomply with specifications ofthe manufacturer of your TO START ENGINE tractor. Use common sense when towing. When starting the engine for the first time Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will dangerous. Tires
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• Theattachments canbeused during • If grass is extremely tall, it shouldbe theengine warm-up pedod andmay mowed twice to reduce load and require thechoke control be pulled out possible fire hazard from dded clip- slightly, pings. Make first cut relatively high; the NOTE: ffat a highaltitude(above 3000 feet) second to the desired height. or incoldt_res (below 32 F) 61e • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet carburetorfuel mixturemay need to be grass will plug mower and leave a_tmted for best eng
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE T)_ _ _ _ _ _/_J REGULAR SERVICE i,_" __s" _'/_ / SERVICE DATES ! c_ em_ op_io_ tJ V check Tire Pressure It## _1 CheCk Operator _ and T Int_ sysv_s IV # R Che_ for LOOse FaSteners V* _r+ V' CA Sharpen/Rop4_ce Mower Bl_bd_ _4 T Lub_oo Chart I_ I,/ 0 Check Batte,7 Level R Clean B.attefy and Tefm,rals _ It## Ched( T_n F=la_e CoOling If Adjust Bk_de Belt(s) Tension _s Adjust Mobon Drive B*dt(s) Ter_ion _,_s CIWPCk Engine Cd Level _ Change Engine O1{ _2_ E clean r&JrFilth* tl_z N
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IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex belt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown. stopping distance at high speed _n 5. Tighten bolt securely (45-55 Ft. Lbs. highest gear, then brake must be ad- torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" int
