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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAWI
23.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
50" MOWER (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY -
NOT INCLUDED WITH TRACTOR)
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.274990
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
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Maintenance ....................................... 18 Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 22 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Operation ............................................ 12 R
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MPORTANT: Th s cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- Slopes are a ma orfactor related to loss-of- tions in the manual and on the machine control and tipover asc dents, whch can re- before starting. sult in severe inury or death. AJIslopes • Only allow responsible adults, who are re
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• Never run a machine inside a closed nl. CHILDREN area. Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade is not alert to the presence of children. attachment bolts, tight and keep Children are often attracted to the equipment in good condition. machine and the mowing activity. Never • Never tamper with safety devices. assume that children will remain where Check their proper operation regularly. you last saw them. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Keep
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_CALITION: Tow only the attachments • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that are recommended by and comply that you will not have to stop or shift with specifications of the manufacturer of while on the slope. your tractor. Use common sense when • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If towing. Operate only at the lowest tires lose traction, disengage the possible speed when on a slope. Too blades and proceed slowly straight heavy of a load, while on a slope, is down the slope. dangerous. "
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Please read and retain this manual. The PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS instructions wilt enable you to assemble GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS and maintain your tractor properly. CAPACITY UNLEADED Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". ANDTYPE: REGULAR REPAIR AGREEMENT )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 A Repair Agreement is available on this API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) product. Contact your nearest Sears SAE 5W-30 store for details, (BELOW 32°F) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _)ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS • Read and observe the safety ru
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Steering Wheel @i" Steering Wheel Insert Steedng Sleeve Seat (1)Washer _17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Mower (5) Retainer Spdngs (2)Flanged Pins (2) Retainer Springs (1)Front Plate single loop) Assembly Gauge Wheels (2) Centedcck Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. Video Cassette For Future Use Slope Sheet € Key (2) Keys 7
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly Ho2:' ,ose° easier. Standard wrench sizes you need _---_ _Steedng are listed below. LockW
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INSTALL SEAT TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Adjust seat before tightening adjustment Operation section for location and knob. function of controls) 1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and set aside for assembly of position. seat to tractor. 2. Release parking brake by depressing 2. Pivot seat upward and remove from clutch/brake pedal. the cardboard packing. Remove the 3. Place gearsh
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NOTE; To assist in locating hole in INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with Be sure tractor is on level surface and notch on head of pin. If necessary, move mower suspension arms are raised with mower side-to-side to give space attachment lift control. Engage parking between plate and mower brackets. brake. IMPORTANT; Check belt for proper 1. Cut and remove ties securing anti- routing in an mower pulley grooves. sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway 9. Connect anti
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I/CHECKLIST CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS Before you operate and enjoy your new For best cutting results, mower should be tractor, we wish to assure that you receive properly leveled. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product. Adjustments section of this manual. Please review the following checklist: CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF 4+ All assembly instructions have been ALL BELTS completed. See the figures that are shown for ,/No remain
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARRING E.e,NEO. ENG...OFF O,L.RESSUe. LIG..SO. O%_.P T 4, FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ®3[ ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _)_(_) ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZAROS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTOR) FREE WHEEL eANGER, :KEEP HANDS AND F
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KNOWYOUR 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. It Switch Ignition Switch Position Clutch Switch Throttle Control Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Pedal_ Attachment Lift Lever Parking Brake Control Height e Shift Lever Adjustment Knob Gear Shift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards o
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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 USEYOURTRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. TO SET PARKING BRAKE IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch in any position other than "OFF" will Your tractor is equipped with a
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The cutting height range is approximately 3. Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. 1-1/2" to 4-1/2". The heights are mea- TO STOP MOWER BLADES - sured from the ground to the blade tip disengage attachment clutch control. with the engine not running. These _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower heights are approximate and may vary without either the entire grass catcher, on depending upon soil conditions, height of mowers so equipped, or the deflector grass and types of grass bein
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-rACH- _,WARNING: Experience indicates that MENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract Tow only the attachments that are moisture which leads to separation and recommended by and comply with formation of acids during storage. Acidic specificationsof the manufacturer of your gas can damage the fuel system of an tractor. Use common sense when towing. engine while in storage. To avoid engine Too heavy of a load, while on a slope,
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Drive so that clippings are discharged • The attachments and ground drive can • onto the area that has been cut. Have now be used. Ifthe engine does not the cut area to the right of the tractor. accept the load, restart the engine and This wilt result in a more even distribu- allow it to warm up for one minute tion of clippings and more uniform using the choke as desodbedo above. COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 Fand cutting. below) When mowing large areas, start by 7. When engine starts, slowly push t
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_/'_@/_/_a _,/_._'_ "_ R_GUL_R _E RV,CE __/_.,,I_ S E RV ICE DATES _q C_d_B_ak° O_r=ion V' I/ I C;_ck _m Pre_ure _ _/ Operator PreseP_e _nd T Interlock Systems I_ R Check forLooseFasteners I_ li//7 I1_ A Shmpep/Repla_ Mower Blades V4 T LubricationChart _ tf 0 Check Battep/Lev_ I_= R Clea,_ _tterj lind Telmkr,_s V / Ch4_k TrarJ_ Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) TenSion II_'_ Adjust Motion Odve B4_lt (s) TenSion _s CheCk En_ne 0_1LeVel (p_ I_ E Clean AJrF3tter If= N Ctean Air Scr
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TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown. stopping distance at high speed in 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. highest gear, then brake must be ad- torque). justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 h
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• Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery boltstight. • Keep small vent holes open. • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: Tne original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not Change the oil after every 50 hours of attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor is not used for 50 hours in one not necessary. TO CLEAN BA'N-ERYAND TERMINALS year. Check the crankcase oil level b
