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MODEL 917=252560
OWNER'S MANUAL
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oAssembly
o Operation
o Customer ResponsibilitBes
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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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 IlL CHILDREN I° GENERAL OPERATION o Read, understand, and follow all 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 machine and the
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PRODUCT SPFECUFRCATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: t9..0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance,, GASOLINE CAPACITY 3..5GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG); SAE 30 (above 32°F) Service CenteriDepartmenL We have competent, well- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) trained techn
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 19-24 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................... 25 CUSTOIVtE R RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 26-27 WARRANTY ........
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ACCESSORIES AND 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 ENGnNEE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL AIR FILTER FUEL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS % G PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wlde variety of attachments that fit your tractor Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they ca
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,,,i,,,u, ,, .............................. , ,,, ........ ,....... , ............................. ,, ,, CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK .... , ............. ................ ..:. ...... ,,,,,.............. ,.............. i i,,, i , ....i,, i , , , Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ,i........ lU................ Seat Mulcher (2) Sheet Plate Metal Screws © #10-16 x 1/2 Battep2 acid Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering ....... i ...........
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ASSEMBLY .... r ,i, ,,,i ........... ,, ,i ..... lU......... i, i,,,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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY /---.._.______mSERT A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are
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i,,, ,,,,,,u, ................ ' ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR TERMINAL GUARD PREPARE BATTERY (See Figs, 2A and 2B) Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in contactwith battery acid, :° Do not smoke. Fumes from charged BATTERY battery acid are explosive. BOLTS Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps, Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles to protect your hands, skin and eyes. Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- FIG. 2A cient for norma
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===t====t_.--._ ....... i ......... ,..... AG,GEMBLY ...... i ';'' CHECK TiRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for •s ""°..,._._._.: .,._" GUARD shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. _"° _/./_"_ _ BATTERY o Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS THREADED __lJ TRAY For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled_ See '`TO LEVEL MOW
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................. i,,_r .............................................................. ASSE#BLY iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 6A & 68) o Install two latch hooks to mutcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assembte weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. o Tighten hardware securety_ o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.. = Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck op
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il OPERATBON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THUS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENTCLUTCHLEVER LIFT LEVER AMMETER PLUNGER IGNITION SWITCH CHOKE LIGHT SWITCH ] ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .GEARSHIFT KNOB LEVER FIG. 7 Our tractors conform to th
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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, TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR (See Fig, 8) TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) Th
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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) ° Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing movement. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will o To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and shut off the engine, clutch/brake pedal. • Select desired height of cut o Make all turns slowly, = Lower mow
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OPEIRATUO TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) ° When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run the attachment being used out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine f o Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. ° Pull choke control out t
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES __£J .'o" O ',5_ _,..,_vj .{'. _._ _,J p" AS REGULAR YOU COMPLETE SERVICE __,_SE__R VtCE DATES .......... ,,,, _,_, , ,,, ......... Check Brake Operation _ _#_ Check"-Fire Pressu;e _ _' T Check forLoose Fasteners ................ t_ _/7 6/ R "Sharpen/Repl'a'ce Mower Blades $##4 Lub;i'ca'iion Chart _ _ , cA ..................... Ch__ eck Battery Level/Recharge _ l " 0 Clean Batteryand Terminals _ _ ........ R Check Transaxle Coot!rig ....................... _4'
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibralon and even- nance, tuat 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 at high speed in highest gear, then brake
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CUSYOME RESPONSUBIUVIES TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS o After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause o Refill engine with oit through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour the battery to "leak" power+ slowly. Do not overfill For approximate capacity see = Remove terminal guard, "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this • Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED manual battery cable and remove battery from t
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IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS MUFFLER KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor (if THE CARTRIDGE, DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE, DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting i
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............. i i i,,,,i,i1,1,, I i ji m_ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i , ,,i,, ,,i ......... ,,11 Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, @ Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with I plug, , i i,11,111,, i TRACTOR CLUTCH LEVE
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SE CE AN ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.. 22 and 23) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. tF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). SIDE. Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adj
