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917.259530 OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
oOperation
oCustomer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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SAFETY RULES _k Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE ISCAPABLE 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 IlL CHILDREN • Reed, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starling. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 15.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 1..25 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (APFSF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F) Service Center/Departmento We have competent, well- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) trained te
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TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ........................................................... 10-15 SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-20 STORAGE ................................................................... 27 WARRANTY
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ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER [ BLADES BELTS [ PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your ti:aclor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of hew they
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= i i H,I CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size =in= mmnm _,_u i = = m,m,= =,H,,, (1) Hex Bolt 3t8-16 x 1 Seat Mutcher © Plate Steering Wheel Large Flat Washer (1) Lock washer 3/8 Video (1) Locknut Cassette 5/t6-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 m = 11, (1) Shoulder ___ Bolt 5/16q8 j Steering Manual Boot Parts Bag "3 = = n mui= H = ,, n,,H,N,iH, . k ' = m=' nn,mNn, Parts bag contents not shown full size =H,u ,1 n nn _ (2)Washers 3/8 \kjJ x 7
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IIIHI'"I'I II III IIIIIII1'1 II II ASSEMBLY iiii , iii1,, ,i ii i iii ,i 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier,, Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/t6" wrenche
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m ,,, v = = ...................................... == =,,,m =,,, ASSE LY utuuu,tt = un m, = Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which ° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer down, and hex nut Tighten securely. - Get off seat without moving its adjusted position, • Close battery box door. • Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely. Open battery box door for
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GAUGE WHEEL TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR MOUNTING DISCHARGING BRACKET Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory, DEFLECTOR SHIELD 3_-16 LOCKNUT 3/8"WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5 LATCH HOOKS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) FIG. 7 o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.. 7CHECKLIST NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
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OPERATION . i i HH,,I,.I.U I II I I . II I I II II II I I lllll roll mini These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, REVERSE FORWARD FAST BATTERY CAUTION OR SLOW WARNING OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHTS OFF \ FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED L • HIGH LOW REVERSE NEUTRAL PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT MOWER LIFT CLUTCH DISENGAGED CLUTCH ENGAGE
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i,,i..,,,,..,,i ir,..ll ,,1111 ,,,.i ...................... ii, i OPERATRO ,i,iii,i, ,,i ii ,i,iii ,, ,_,Vlllll 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. ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSITION AMMETER LIFT LEVER THROTTLE/ _)KE © ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH! BRAKE P
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.................... J.i _...._.. Hn... i,, ,.ml,. ,.i OPERATION i.i1.11n.u. .nlru.m ,,,nl i ,..,...,....i . i .... I The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can i 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 I over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. / • _, ,u,, i, ,, H'H"HU .... mll ' ', Never use choke t
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OPERATUO IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED° ing switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat " To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged clutch/brake pedal will shut off the engine. o Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting • Select desir
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ill !ll i ii illlllll i OPERATNON COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE . When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle • Fill fuel tank Use fresh, dean, regular unleaded control in the choke (\I) position until the engine runs gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded rough y, then move thrott e contro to fast (,,t_) post on. gasoline win increase carbon and lead oxide deposits This may require an engine warm-up period from and reduce valve life). Do not m
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OPERATmON Hu,,u i ,i i ,n, ,,Hnn i ,,, , o Sitting in the tractor seat, startengine. Aftertheengine MULCHING MOWING TIPS is running, move throttle control to half (l/2) speed Withmotioncontrolleverinneutral(N)position, slowly IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND disengage clutch/brake pedal. TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USEr Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- tractor moves approximately
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CUSTOME ii iii i iiiiii iiiiiiiiilll,i MA,.TE.A.OESO,EOU'E ' FILL t"DATES /_.,.._, ++.?.-_j_'_._" AS YOU COMPLETE /_+_ "2"2,+_.'_2-_:+0+'_,"" REGULAR SERVICE ............................ ,/_/%_7'_,Y pEnVlCE DATES Check Brake Operation 6#I I_ Check Tire Pressure _/' v-fill .......... T Check re;' Lease 'Fasie'ners 641 ............_'t. R Sharpen/Replace Mowe;"Btades ly/4 ................... A C Lubrica,!,i,0n Chad .............. ,_' .......... Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean Battery and Termi
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CUSTOMER RESPON TRACTOR _ MANDREL Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance ASSEMBLY at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. J TRAILING EDGE (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- FLAT W_N__ _ ments section of this manual)o TIRES LOCK WASHER-_ o Maintain proper air pressure in ail tires (See "PROD- HEX BOLT UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). (GRADE 8)
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CUSTOMER ESPO ILmTIES LJ=_t U[tt I= =Ul BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc,,) improve starting in cold weather, these mufti-viscosity oils Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- will result in increased oil consumption when used above cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid battery with an automotive charger wilt extend its life. possible engine damage from running tow on oil.
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CUSTOM ESPO ILHTHES = , ,1,,,,,,1,1,,,,1,1 =,mi=,111 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every t00 or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. hours of operation or every season, whi
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OUSTO E ESPONS! LITIES VIUFFLER CLAMP CLAMP nspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if _quipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. J SPARK PLUGS 7eplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing _eason or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever FUEL _ccurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in FILTER 'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. FIG. 20 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20) ]-he fuel filter should be replaced once each season°
