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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN'I
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271820
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read end understand this Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
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about this product, Call:
Read and follow all Safety
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oper
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Maintenance ....................................... 19 Warranty ............................................... 2 Service and Adjustments .................... 23 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Assembly .............................................. 8 Repair Parts ........................................ 34 Op
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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and thro.wing,objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in senous injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, undemtand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to Ioss- instructions in the manual and on the of-contrel and tipover accidents, which machine before starting. can result in severe injury or death. All • Only allow responsible adults, who are slopes r
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• Never run a machine inside a closed III. CHILDREN area. Tragic accidents can occur if the 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 regulady. you last saw them. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • 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. Usa 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 machine s
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Please readand retain thismanual. The PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS instructions willenable you to assemble GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS and maintainyourtractorproperly. CAPACITY UNLEADED Alwaysobservethe "SAFETY RULES". ANDTYPE: REGULAR REPAIR AGREEMENT OILTYPE SAE 30 A RepairAgreementis availableon this API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F) product. ContactyournearestSears SAE 5W-30 storefor details. (BELOW 32°F) CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL CAPACITY: 3.0PINTS • Read and observe the safety rules. SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION •
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Steerin( Wheel Extension Steering Shaft Sleeve I teering Swt_l:rePg l (1) Hex Bolt Adapter 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Inse_ (1) Lock © washer 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 @ (1) (1)Large Flat Locknut Washer 5/16-18 Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Keys Video Cassette _ Shee Slope (1) OilDrainTube For FutureUse 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 8. Remove protective materiels from tractor hood and gdll. A socket wrench set will make assembly IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
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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 flat 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise washer securing seat to cardboard attachment lift lever to its highest packing and sat 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 freewh
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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. 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in Correct tire pressure is important for best upright position. cutting performance. 2. Place front of mulcher 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 CHECK
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t#CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR N EW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVlEWTHE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ,I All assembly instructions have been completed. ,,/No remaining loose parts in carton. ,z Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). •/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ,/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflat
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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 ENG,NEON ENG,NEOFF O'LFRESSURE L,G.TSON O%_MF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKEO N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED e_(_ ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREEWHEEL DANGER, KEEPHANDSANDFEETAWAY (Auto
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiadze yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. _t Switch Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Lever Choke Control Plunger Throttle Contml..,,.._ Lift Lever Clutch/ BrakePedal Height Adjustment Indicator Free Wheel Control Brake Lever Motion Lever Our tractors conform to the safety stan
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the I 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 ( I 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
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TO STOP MOWER BLADES - These heights are approximate and may disengage attachment clutch control. vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being _I_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower mowed. without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the shield in place. cool season and to over 3 inches AttachmentClutchLever "Engaged'Position during hot months. For healthier an
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• Do not push or tow tractor at more than IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, two (2) MPH. • To reengage transmission, reverse clean winter grade gasoline to be|p above procedure. insure good cold weather starting. NOTE: To protect hood from damage _llcW, A ,RN!NG,: Expe,dence indicats.sthat when transporting your tractor on a truck onol eleneeo tuels tca,eo gasonol or or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and using ethanol or methanol) can attract secured to tra
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WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and PURGETRANSMISSION above) _CABTION: Never engage or disengage 8. When engine starts, slowly push freewheel lever while the engine is choke control in until the engine running. begins to run smoothly. If the engine To ensure proper operation and perfor- starts to run roughly, pull the choke mance, it is recommended that the control out slightly for a few seconds transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure wil! and then continu
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MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Mower should be properlyleveled for IMPORTANT: For bestperformance, best mowingperformance. See "1"O keep mowerhousingfree of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe grassand trash. Clean after each use. Serviceand Adjustmentssectionof this • The specialmulchingblade will recut manual. the grassclippingsmany times and • The left hand sideof mowershouldbe reducethem insize so that as they fall usedfortrimming. ontothe lawnthey willdisperse intothe • Drive so that clip
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN OATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation _ check _r _ence and v' inled_k Systems v' v', v' i/, Lu_k:atlon Chart v'l Check Batlery Level Clean Battmy ar_ Temdneis l/ i/ CheCk Transaxle Co_ing v' AdjustBledeBeltls)Tension V', AdjustMotionDriveBeltls)Tenslo_ Check Engine Og Level t/ i/ ChangeEngineOil Clean Air Filter V', Clean Ak"Screen =/2 Inspect Muffler/Spark Alrester i/ Replace Oil Filter (If equip_c_l) Clean Englee Cooling Fins i/, Ret0_ace Spar
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4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer TRACTOR and flat washer in exact order as Always observe safety rules when shown. performing any maintenance. 5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. BRAKE OPERATION torque). If tractor requires more than six (6) feet IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat stopping distance at high speed in treated. highest gear, then brake must be ad- TraitincEdgeUp Mandrel Assembly justed, (_ee "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Blade Center Service and Adjustments section of this Hol
