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Operator's Manual
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LAW TRACTOR
24.0 HR 42"' Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.28726
• Espahol, p. 33
This product has a low emission engine which operates
you
[[[_ differently from previously built engines. Before start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.
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/ Maintenance ........................................ 17 Warranty ................................................ 2 Safety Rules .......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ..................... 21 Product Specifications ........................... 6 Storage ................................................ 28 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7 Troubleshooting ................................... 29 Operation ...............................................
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_I, DANGER: 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. Never direct discharged material _IWARNING: In order to prevent ac- toward anyone. Avoid discharging cidental starting when setting up, trans- material against a wall or obstruction. porting, adjusting or making repairs, Material may ricochet back toward the always disconnect spark plug wire and operator. Stop
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II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and Slopes are a major factor related to loss of be seriously injured or interfere with control and tip-over accidents, which can safe machine operation. Children who result in severe injury or death. Opera- have been given rides in the past may tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If suddenly appear in the mowing area you cannot back up the slope or if you feel for another ride and be run over or
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Check their proper operation regularly. . Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom . Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel ground. If this is not possible,then spillage and remove any fuel-soaked refuel such equipmentwith a portable debris. Allow machine to cool before container,ratherthan from a gasoline storing. dispenser nozzle. If you strike a foreign object, stop and . Keep the nozzle incontact with the rim inspect th
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In the state of California the above is re- PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor- Gasoline Capacity 3.0 Gallons nia Public Resources Code). Other states and Type: Unleaded Regular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the Oil Type SAE 30 (above (API- muffler is available through your nearest SG-SL): 32°F) Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS SAE 5W30 (below 32°F manual). Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 64 oz. REPAIR PROTECTION W/O
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Slope Sheet Keys (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use (2) Keys Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ADJUST SEAT When right or left hand is mentioned in 1. Sit in seat. this manual, it means, from your point of 2. Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide view, when you are in the operating posi- seat until a comfortable position is tion (seated behind the steering wheel). reached which allows you to press TO REMOVE
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4. Rolltractor forward off skid. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM 5. Removebanding holdingthe deflector After you learn how to operate your trac- shield up againsttractor. tor, check to see that the brake is operat- ing properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID in the Service and Adjustments section of (See Operation section for location this manual. and function of controls) 1. Be sure all the above assembly steps ,/CHECKLIST have been completed. Before you operate your new tractor, we 2. Chec
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These symbols may appearon your tractor or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH (@) PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) CLUTCH/BRAKE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD PEDAL ®@®@@ ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT DANGER, KEEP HANDS KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGED AND FEET AWAY (SEE SAFETY R
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR 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. 03108 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute. (A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used (H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the head- to raise and lower the mower or other at- lights on and off, tachments
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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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. ENGINE - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Move throttle control (D) between half TO SET PARKING BRAKE and full speed (fast) position, Your tractor is equipped with an operator NOTE: Fail
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, The average lawn should be cut to ap- proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months. For healthier and better look- ing lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when TO USE CRUISE CONTROL mower is at the des
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TO OPERATE ON HILLS _IbCAUTION: Do not operate the mower Aid.WARNING: Do not drive up or down without either the entire grass catcher, hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do on mowers so equipped, or the deflector not drive across any slope. Use the slope shield (S) in place. guide provided at the back of this manual. , Choose the slowest speed before start- ing up or down hills. , Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push brake pedal quickly to b
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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called MENTS gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separa- Tow only the attachments that are recom- tion and formation of acids during storage. mended by and comply with specifications Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use of an engine while in storage. To avoid common sense when towing. Too heavy engine problems, the fuel system should of a load, while on a
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COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and 2. Disengage transmission by placing below) freewheel control in disengaged posi- tion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this 7. When engine starts, slowly push choke section of manual). control in until the engine begins to run 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. smoothly. Continue to push the choke After the engine is running, move control in small steps allowing the en- throttle control to slow position. Disen- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, u
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MOWING TiPS . If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and pos- • Tire chains cannot be used when the sible fire hazard from dried clippings. mower housing is attached to tractor. Make first cut relatively high; the second . Mower should be properly leveled for to the desired height. best mowing performance. See "TO . Do not mow grass when it is wet. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Wet grass will plug mower and leave Service and Adjustments section of this undesirable clum
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m m m m m mm BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 loo SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS v" iCheck Brake Operation 3heck Tire Pressure v" v" 3heck Operator Presence& ROS System_ v' 3heck for Loose Fasteners v' A C iCheck/Replace Mower Blades T _ubrication Chart =,,,, Dheck Battery Level Dlean Battery and Terminals v" .3heck Transaxle Cooling Dheck Mower Levelness v" Dheck V-Belts v" i,,' iCheck Engine Oil Level v" _1,2 .3hange Engine Oil {with oil
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TRACTOR CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS) SYSTEM Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. , When the engine is running with the BRAKE OPERATION ignition switch in the engine "ON" posi- tion and the attachment clutch engaged, If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to any attempt by the operator to drive in stop at highest speed in highest gear on a reverse should shut off the engine. level, dry concrete or paved surface, then • When the engine is running with the brake must
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TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Corrosionand dirt onthe batteryand termi- (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in nals cancause the batteryto "leak"power. cold weather, they will result in increased 1. DisconnectBLACKbattery cablefirst oil consumption when used above 32°E then RED batterycable and remove Check your engine oil level more frequent- batteryfrom tractor. ly to avoid possible engine damage from 2. Rinsethe batterywith plainwater and running low on oil
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8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS checking level. For accurate reading, To insure proper cooling, make sure the insert dipstick into the tube and push grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter- down firmly into place before removing. nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Keep oil up to, but not over, the "FULl" Every 100 hours of operation (more often line on dipstick. Push dipstick down under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), firmly i
