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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272420
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
_ This product has a low emission engine which operates
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual,
CAUTION:
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Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18 Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 3 Service and Adjustments .................... 23 Product Specifications .......................... 6 Storage ............................................... 29 Assembly .............................................. 8 Troubleshooting ................................. 30 Operation ............................................ 11 Repair Pa
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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 Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the • Read, undemtand, and follow all machine. Allow machine to cool before instructions in the manual and on the storage. machine before starling. • Only allow responsible adults, who are II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the instr
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III. 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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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AGREEMENT A Repair Agreement is available on this 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS product. Contact your nearest Sears CAPACITY UNLEADED store for details. _,ND TYPE: REGULAR CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES DIL TYPE SAE 10W30(abova 32°F) • Read and observe the safety rules. _PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) • Follow a regular schedule in maintain- OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS ing, caring for and using your tractor. W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS • Follow the instructions under "Mainte-
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Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 I_(1) Hex Bolt washer (1) Lock 3/8 3/8-16 x 1 Steering (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Extension Steering _ Shaft _ Steering Boot Wheel Adapter Seat _(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob Keys I1 Slope Sheet (2) Keys Video Cassette For Future Use 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 _ 3/8 Hex Bolt easier. Standard wrench sizes you need 3/8 Lock Washer are listed
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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 from the skid. Terminal Battery TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest INSTALL SEAT position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing Adjust seat before tightening adjustment clutch/brake pedal. knob. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel- 1.
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front section of this manual. of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. V"CHECKLIST 3. Hook front latch into hole on front of Before you operate and enjoy your new mower deck. tracto
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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 ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t LIGHT ! FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED _r_"lR N H L (®)_[ ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) FREE WHEEL DANGER,
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KNOWYOUR 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. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Switch Lift Ammeter Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control _ LiftLever Clutch/ Height Brake Pedat Adjustment Indicator Froewheel Parking Brake Lever Control MoUon Control Lever Our tractors co
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and TO SET PARKING BRAKE remove key. Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized Your tractor is equipped w
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• The average lawn should be cut to ,_ CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2.1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier and shield in place, better tooking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. Attachment Clutch Attachemnt • For best cutting performance, grass LiftLever High Position over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut Low r
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IMPORTANT: When operating in • Do not push or tow tractor at more than temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, two (2) MPH. clean winter grade gasoline to help • To reengage transmission, reverse insure good cold weather starting. 'above procedure. _kWARNING: Experience indicates that NOTE: To protect hood from damage alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which l
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• The attachments and ground drive can 2. Disengage transmission by placing now be used. If the engine does not freewheel control in freewheeling accept the load, restart the engine and position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in allow it to warm up for one minute this section of manual). using the choke as described above. 3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and throttle control to slow position. With below) motion control lever in n
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for keep mower housing free of built-up •best mowing performance. See "TO grass and trash. Clean after each use. LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the • The special mulching blade will recut Service and Adjustments section of this the grass clippings many times and manual. reduce them in size so that as they fall • The left hand side of mower should be onto the lawn they will disperse into the used for tri
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERV$CE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure I_ Check Operator Presence and InterlOck Systems I_ v, !v Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades V, Lubrlca{ion Charl V V CheCk Batte_' Lever Clean Battery and Terminals V , Check TransaXle CooUng v Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V° Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V0 Check Engine Oil Level I_ V Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect Muf
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IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, TRACTOR 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 Iftractor 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 he
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TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. How- and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should the ever, periodic charging of the battery with transaxle ever leak or require servicing, an automotive charger will extend its life. contact your nearest authorized service • Keep battery and terminals clean. center/department. • Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small v
