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Owner's Manual
!CRI FTSMRN°I
8.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270751
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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Maintenance ....................................... 17 Warranty ' 2 Safety Rules:.............:........................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 21 Product Specifications .......................... 5 Storage ............................................... 27 Assembly ...... _........................................ 7 Troubleshooting .................................. 28 Operation ............................................ 10 Repair Parts ...............................
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is require extra caution. If you cannot back capable of amputating hands and feet and up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. throwing objects. Failure to observe the DO: following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Mow up and down slopes, not across. GENERAL OPERATION • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the • Watch for holes, ruts, or b
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• Before and when backing, look behind • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade and down for small children. attachment bolts, tight and keep • Never carry children. They may fall off equipment in good condition. and be seriously injured or interfere with • Never tamper with safety devices. safe machine operation. Check their proper operation regularly. • Never allow children to operate the • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or machine. other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel • Use extra care
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_,Look for this symbol to point out • I,CAUTION" Tow only the attachments important safety precautions. It means that are recommended by and comply with CAUTIONT!! BECOME AWAREH! YOUR specifications of the manufacturer of your SAFETY IS INVOLVED. tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed _I, CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, tal starting when setting up, transporting, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can adjust
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Steering Wheel f f : l! fl O i ,, (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert i _ (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension _ Steering Wheel g Shaft © L j , Adapter Boot 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. • Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock TOOLS REQUIRED FOR washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten ASSEMBLY securely. A socket wrench set will make assembly • Snap
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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Label attachment lift lever to its highest Battery Box position. Door • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. al • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Roll tractor forward off skid. TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID WARNING: Before starting, read, under- INSTALL SEAT stand and follow all instructions in the Adjust seat before tightening adjustment Ope
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v"CHECKLIST ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield Before you operate and enjoy your new when attaching mulcher plate and allow it tractor, we wish to assure that you receive to rest on plate while in operation. the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Deflector ! Please review the following checklist: Mulcher ,/" All assembly instructions have been Shield completed. J' No remaining loose parts in carton. •/ Battery is properly prepared
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP 't LIGHT ! Jxl,@ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING 6RAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED 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 HA
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KNOW YOUR 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. Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch Choke Control Lift Lever Plunger Throttle Attachment Control _ Lift Lever Clutch/ Brake Pedal O Height Adjustment Indicator Parking Brake Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safe
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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 • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and TO SET PARKING BRAKE remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized Your tractor is equip
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TO OPERATE MOWER TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by The position of the attachment lift lever the operator to leave the seat with the determines the cutting height. engine running and the attachment clutch • Grasp lift lever. engaged will shut off the engine. • Press plunger with thumb and move • Select desired height of cut. lever to desired position. • Start mower blades by engaging The cutting height range is approx
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ADD GASOLINE • When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular position. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • Do not push or tow tractor at more than 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will five (5) MPH. increase carbon and lead oxide NOTE: To protect hood from damage deposits and reduce valve life). Do not when transporting your tractor on a truck mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in or a trailer, be sure hood is clo
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TO START ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND BELOW) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will • When engine starts, slowly push choke take extra cranking time to move fuel from control in until the engine begins to run the tank to the engine. smoothly. Continue to push the choke • Sit on seat in operating position, control in small steps allowing the depress clutch/brake pedal and set engine to accept small changes in parking brake. speed and
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and best mowing performance. See "TO trash. Clean after each use. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this manual. the grass clippings many times and • The left hand side of mower should be reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the used for trim
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,_,_ /_ "_ ._ ._,,_._ j___.osJ FILL IN DATES As OOMP EFE REGULAR SERVICE _ y _._/ _:"_._.7_._/_-_'/_,_#,'_"SERVICE DATES C::::;,Oe:::: °n Check Operator Presence and T interlock Systems I1_ R Check for Loose Fasteners If 1_7 m Lubrication Chart t# # 0 Check Battery Level A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades !_ R Clean Balteryand Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling V' Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _s Check Engine Oil Level I_ Change Engine Oil
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole isn 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 highest torque). gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the
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• Keep battery and terminals clean. Change the oil after every 50 hours of • Keep battery bolts tight. operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. year. Check the crankcase oil level before NOTE" The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not starting the engine and after each eight attempt to open or remove caps or covers. (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill
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Clean the cooling fins and external • Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to surfaces as necessary. Make sure the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. cooling shrouds are reinstalled. • Install replacement oil filter by turning NOTE: Operating the engine with a clockwise until rubber gasket contacts blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged mounting surface, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn. cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to • Fill
