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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRNel
21.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271840
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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Maintenance ....................................... 19 Warranty............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 23 SafetyRoles ......................................... 3 ProductSpecifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Assembly .............................................. 8 Operation............................................ 12 Repai
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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. I. GENERAL OPERATION I|. 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 injury or death. All slopes • Only allow responsible adults, who are
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III. CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed 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
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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 specifications of the manufacturer of • 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 load, while on a slope, is • If machin
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS clans and the proper tools to service or GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS repair this tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retain this manual. The ANDTYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. OIL TYPE SAE30 Always observe the =SAFETY RULES". API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) SAE5W-30 REPAIR AGREEMENT (BELOW 32°F) A RepairAgreementis availableon this OILCAPACITY: 3.0PINTS product, Contactyour nearestSears storefor details. SPARK PLUG: CHAMPI
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_e Steering Wheel =_ Steering _ Steering I I (.) I I Wheel Adapter I I _-xtension eervi;g __(1)Locknut _ I°1 Shaft / - / _ _ Steering (1) Hex Bolt / "__ Wheel Insed 3/8-16 x 1 _, / (1) Hex Bolt / 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 '_11_1__(1 ) _rge Flat Washer _ .................... (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob For Future Use Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys 7
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Yournew tractorhas been assembledat the factory withexceptionof thosepartsleft unassembledfor shippingpurposes. To ensure safe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely. Use the correcttoolsas necessaryto insurepropertightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 7. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel. A socketwrenchsat will make assembly 8. Remove protective materials from easier. Standardwrenchsizesyou need tractor hood and gdll.
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INSTALL SEAT TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Adjust seat before tightening adjustment Operation secUon for location and knob. funcUon of controls) I. Remove adjustment knob and flat 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 freewhee
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CHECKTIRE PRESSURE INSTALL MULCHER PLATE The tires on your tractor were overinflated (If previously removed) at the factory for shipping purposes. I. Raise and hold deflector shield in Correct tire pressure is important for best upright position. cutting performance. 2. Place front of musher plate over front • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in of mower deck opening and slide into "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section place, as shown. of this manual. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of mower
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CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOU R NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: 4 All assembly instructions have been completed. J No remaining loose parts in carton. #" Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps). 4 Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. J" All tires are propedy inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were ovednflated at
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A ÷ 8ATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG.NEON ENG,NEOPP O,LPRESSURE L,G.TSON OV_.P _ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_'l R N H L (®)_I ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations withyourtractorto familiadzeyourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save thismanualfor future reference. Attachment Igni_on Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Lever Choke Control Plunger Throttle Lift Lever Clutch/ BrakePedal Height Adjustment Indicator Free Wheel Control Brake Lever Motion Lever Ourtractorsconformto the safetystandardsof the AmedcanNationalStandards Inst
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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. HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR • Never use choke to stop engine. IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch TO SET PARKING BRAKE in any position other than "OFF" will Your tractor is equipped with a
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• Theaverage lawn should becutto CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on coolseason andtoover3inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hotmonths. Forhealthier and shield in place. better looking lawns, mowoften and Attachment Clutch aftermoderate growth. Lever "Engaged" Attachemnt Lift • For best cutting performance, grass Position Lever High over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut rel
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• Do not push or tow tractor at more than _WARNING: Experience indicates that two (2) MPH. alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or • To reengage transmission, reverse using ethanol or methanol) can attract above procedure. moisture which leads to separation and NOTE: To protect hood from damage formation of acids during storage. Acidic when transporting your tractor on a truck gas can damage the fuel system of an or a trailer, be sure hood is dosed and engine while in storage. To avoid engine s
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This procedure will remove any trapped air control out slightly for a few seconds inside the transmission which reay have and then continue to push the control developed during shipping of your tractor. in slowly. IMPORTANT: Should your transmission • The attachmentsand ground drivecan now be used. Ifthe engine does net accept require removal for service or replacement, the load, restartthe engine and allow itto it should be purged after reinstallation warm up for one minute usingthe choke befor
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MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up best mowing performance. See =TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this • The special mulching blade will recut 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 trimmi
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I - Cha_le mcre oilen v/neff operM_g tm<_r Iz heavy k)ad or in h_h ar_Dkrnt lempe,_n"_'es S - If _4d vAIh al_,_abJe s_efil. 7 - Tl_,_n f ford _ Id:_,_tball to 36 ft -hi. rt1_11um. LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS "--'-----_ r_-- (_ Spindle The warranty on this tractor does not cover _) Spindle Zor r."l items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual. _)Front Wheel ,.. / S
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4, Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and _R fiat washer in exact order as shown. Always observe safety rules when 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION torque). IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat If tractor requires more than six (6) feet treated. stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See Trailing_ Blade Center.J_ "TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Edge Up ((/_.\ Hole _ _'_ Adjustments section of this manu
