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CRAFTSMAN-
Your Home
GARDEN TRACTOR
For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances,
lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, 26.0 HR 54" Mower
no matter who made it, no matter who sold it!
Electric Start
For the replacement parts, accessories and
,.. owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.
Automatic Transmission
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .Warranty 2 Maintenance ;;.: ; 20 ADANGER: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and Safety Rules 3 Service and Adjustinents 24 throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result Product Specifications; 6 Storage : ,.•...... 31 in serious injury or death. Assembly/Pre-Operation 8 Troubleshooting :, ; : 32 Operation 12 Sears Service Back Cover o Never direct discharged material toward AWARNING: In order to prev
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SAFETY RULES SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION • Never carry children, even with the • Remove gas-powered equipment from • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or Slopes are a major factor related to loss of blades shutoff. They may fall off and the truck or trailer and refuel it on the other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel control and tip-over accidents, which can be seriously injured or interfere with .spillage and remove any fuel-soaked ground. Ifthis is not possible, then result in severe i
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Inthe state of Califomia the aboveisre- .. q~ired by law (Section 444~ofthe'QalifijXS- GasolineCapacity 4Gallons UNASSEMBLED PARTS ma Public Resources COde).Othe(states andType: UnleadedRegular may have similar laws. Federal laws apply Oil Type onfederal lands. Aspark arrester forthe SAE 10W30(above32°F) muffler isavailable through your nearest (API-SG-SL): SAE 5W30 Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS (below 32°F) Mower Front Wheel manual). Oil Capacity: WI Filter: 58 o
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ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION 5. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. 6. Remove key from bag and start the Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception. of those parts left engine (see "TO START ENGINE" in unassembled for shipping purposes. the Operation section of this manual). TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY After engine has started, move throttle A socket wrench set will make assembly control to idle position. easier. Standard wrench sizes you need 7. Release par
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12.Insert other end of link (E) into hole in CHECK TIRE PRESSURE front mower bracket (H)and secure with .ICHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated washer and retainer spring (J). Before you operate your new tractor, we at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- wish to assure that you receive the best rect tire pressure is important for best performance and satisfaction from this cutting performance. Quality Product. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on Please review the following
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. TRACTOR Learn and understand their meaning. Compare the illustrations with your tractor tofamiliarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference . R N H L 1\1 if REVERSE •• NEUTRAL HIGH LOW FAST SLOW CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ••• 0 • @ e (8 e !iii II ENGINE OFF REVER
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TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (N) TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT . . The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the MIEIY..- eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses Use choke control whenever you are start- The position of the attachment lift lever (A) ,',> ". or eye shields while operating your.tractor or performing any adjustments ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a determines the cutting height. • '0 or repairs. We recommend standard saf
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the attachment engaged. Do not mow in • Do not push or tow tractor at more than level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL reverse unless absolutely necessary. two (2) MPH. mark on dipstick is reached. Do not USING THE REVERSE OPERATION • Tore-engage transmission, reverse overfill. SYSTEM - above procedure. • For cold weather operation you should NOTE: Toprotect hood from damage Only use if you are certain no children or change oil for easier starting (See the when transporting your tractor on a t
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4. Move throttle control to fast position 3. Allow one minute for transmission to . 7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. 5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine warm up. This can be done during the After the engine is running, move .start attempt. For a warm engine start engine warm Lipperiod. throttle control to half (1/2) speed. attempt the choke control may not be The attachments can be used during Disengage parking brake. needed. the engine warm-up period after the 8. Drive trac
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TRACTOR ROS "ON" Position MAINTENANCE Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH 8 25 50 100 SEASON .STORAGE BRAKE OPERATION SCHEDULE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Iftractor requires more than five (5) feet to Check BrakeOoeration V V stop at highest speed in highest gear on a T CheckTire Pressure V' t/ level, dry concrete or paved surface, then R Ched'; Operator Presence & ROS System t/ brake must be serviced. (See "
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Adding or checking level of electrolyte is AIR FILTER not necessary. T CLEAN AIR SCREEN Your engine will not run properly using Air screen must be kept free of dirt and TO CLEAN BATIERY AND TERMINALS 1 a dirty air filter. Service paper cartridge ~brr'F1 chaff to prevent engine damage from Corrosion and dirt on the battery and .~ '" every two months or every 25 hours of overheating. Clean with a wire brush or ) 20 terminals can cause the battery to "leak" FORE NEXl operation, whichever occurs fir
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CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden 9.. Tum tractor steering wheel to the left hose or pressure washer to clean your A CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. as far as it will go. of all foreign matter. tractor unless the engine and transmis- your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade 10. Slide mower out from under right side with heavy cloth. sion are covered to keep water out. Water Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of tractor. of all gasoline
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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH BELT INSTALLATION - MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL The electric clutch should provide years 1. Install new belt from tractor rear to 'of service. The clutch has a built-in brake 1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage front, over the steering plate (H) and that stops the pulley within 5 seconds. parking brake. . above clutch brake pedal shaft (J). Eventually, the internal brake will wear 2. lower attachment lift lever to its lowest 2.' Pull be
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TO CHECK BRAKE REPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE FUSE Washers If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to AWARNING: Do not short battery Replace with 30 amp automotive-type stop at highest speed in highest gear on a terminals by allowing a wrench or any plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located level, dry concrete or paved surface, then other objectto contact both terminals at behind the dash. brake must be serviced. the same time. Before connecting battery, You may also check brake by: TO REMOVE H
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STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam- PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION age at the end of the season or ifthe trac- age the fuel system of an engine while in Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fillfuel tank. t~.rwill not be used for 30 days or more. storage. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in aWARNING: Never store the tractor • Empty the fu
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of poWer 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Removeobstructioil. (continued) spark plug. not rotate mechanism. 7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter. 2. Worn/damaged mower drive 2. Re
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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION - - - WARNING: To avoid serious Injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Po not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. A 1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above. 2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk nl' nthAr IInrinht ~tructl
