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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272057
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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Warranty............................................... 2 Maintenance....................................... 17 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Serviceand Adjustments.................... 21 ProductSpecifications .......................... 6 Storage............................................... 27 Assembly.............................................. 8 Troubleshooting................................. 28 Operation............................................ 11 RepairPart
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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 II. 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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Ill. 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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REPAIR AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS A Repair Agreement is available on this _ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears ;APACITY UNLEADED store for details. _ND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES )ILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE • Read and observe the safety rules. 32°F) • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- _PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 ing, caring for and using your tractor. (BELOW 32°F) • Follow the instructions under "Mainte- OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS nance" and "Storage" s
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Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert O (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer 1) Lock 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 t Stx_e rninigon Steering )_ Boot _,/ Shaft _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer (_ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (_(1) Knob For Future Use Keys (2) Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet 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 __ Insert A socket wrench set will make assembly _a_----3/8 Hex Bolt _i 3/8 Lock Washer easier. Standard wrench sizes you need a
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NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor Seat from the skid. Terminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Battery Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. INSTALL SEAT 2. Release parking brake by depressing Adjust seat before tightening adjustment clutch/brake pedal. knob. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
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CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF INSTALL MULCHER PLATE ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for upright position. replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual. Verify that the of mower deck opening and slide into belts are routed correctly. place, as shown. 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM mower deck. After you
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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA]-FERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OILPRESSURE PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED (_ _ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY {Automatic
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KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Lift Ammeter Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Height Pedal Adjustment Indicator Parking Brake Lever Gearshift Lever Our tractors conform to the safety standards of
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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. TO SET PARKING BRAKE IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than "OFF" will Your tractor is equipped with a
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_ILCAUTION: Do not operate the mower • The average lawn should be cut to without either the entire grass catcher, on approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and Attachment after moderate growth. Clutch Lever Attachment 'er High • For best cutting performance, grass Position _. Position over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the fir
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER _{:_WARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHM ENTS 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 specifications of 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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• Always operate engine at full throttle COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and when mowing to assure better mowing below) performance and proper discharge of 6. When engine starts, allow engine to material. Regulate ground speed by run with the throttle control in the selecting a low enough gear to give the choke position until the engine runs mower cutting performance as well as roughly, then move throttle control to the quality of cut desired. fast position. This may require an • When operating a
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! . Chang e tllOre often when Opeta(ing Utide, a heavy load ol in highambient temperatures. S. If equipped with adjustabJe system 2 - Ser'/ice more often when operating _ndirty or dusty cond_iorr_ 6 Nol required if equipped with maintenance-flee batiery 3 - If equipped with oil fi_leI, change oil even/50 hours 7 - Tighten fron{ axle pivot bolt to 35 I1 -Ibs maxim um 4 ReplacB b_ades rno_eo_en when mowing in sandy s¢_i[ Do not ore[tighten LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on
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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 flat 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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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep batteryand terminalsclean. • Keepbatteryboltstight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep smallvent holesopen. before oil change. All oil must meet API • Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour. service classification SF-SJ. • Be sure tractor is on level surface. NOTE:Theoriginalequipmentbattery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container. attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or ch
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SPARK PLUGS Every 100hoursof operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs first. and external surfaces as necessary. Spark plug type and gap setting are Make sure the cooling shrouds are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" reinstalled. section of this manual. NOTE: Operating the engine with
