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MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 OWNER'S MANUAL
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+Operation
+Customer Responsibilities
®Service and Adjustments
+Repair Parts
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Sears Craftsman He_p Line
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CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & 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. !11. CHILDREN I. GENERAL OPERATION ° Read, 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 starting 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- -IORSEPOWER: 15 5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance° GASOLINE CAPACITY 3,5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- O_LTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE IOW-30 (above 32°F) ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech- SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) nici
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lU,, u, TABLE OF CONTENTS ..... i nlll i SAFETY RULES .......................................... ;. ................. 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 WARRANTY .................................................
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AND ATTACHMENTS i ,, i i .... 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 tractor. Many of these are listedbelow with brief explanations of how they can
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK = = ,,, , m =1 ,= =,,=i= =n'ul ,'='="' Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat Video Mulcher Cassette Steering Plate Wheel (1) Knob Manual Parts Bag , ,,,, , t'itr It,' ('1) Washer i n'lu"u , ;iq u,-,,,t,l_! i, '== 17/32 x 1-3/16 x '12 Ga. Parts bag contents not shown full size i, ,,r_r =lrl, © &--_ (2) Center.- (2) Shoulder lock Nuts Bolts (2) Screws (2) Lock #'t0 x 5/8 Washers #10 Assemblies x 7/8 x 14 Gauge
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ASSEMBLY , u i1,11 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 wilt make assembly easier. Standard _,//_ WHEEL INSERT wrench sizes are listed _ LOCKNUT (2) 7/16" wrench Utility knife _ / STEERING
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i , i iii i, i,, , iii ¸ ii iii ,i ,i , ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) . Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. . Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt, Tighten shoulder bolt securely. nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- • Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer Ioosely_ same time. Before connecting b
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HOOK POINTS DOWN WELD NUT FROM THE TOP • LOCK WHEEL WELD BRACKET NUT _ WASHER SCREW 3t8-16 LOCKNUT 318 _ _ LATCH HOOK _//SHOULDER BOLT GAUGE WHEE_ FIG. 4 WELD LOCK NUT WASHER WASHER INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and WASHER 6) MULCHER _SCREW • JnstalJtwo _atch hooks to muncher pJate using screw, PLATE washer, lock washer, and we{d nut as shown. FIG. 5 NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. , Tighten hardware securely_ DEFLECTOR S
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ASSEMBLY .......................... i, i , i CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes.. Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance. THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT . Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:*
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i ,i _ _,i.i : :-::- ............... i i n i" -'"_" i ill,., r, i i i , i u,nll,, ,,,i,irl i i ¸ OPERATION i , u,,,,,.,, i., ,,Ul,p ,.,,,. i i, ,.n , ,,.,,, These symbols may appear on your tractor or in litet:ature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATI-E RY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF @ 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED L -®Sl REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH
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i , i i,,, i,, i i ii , .................. O ERATmON , 1,1,,i, , ,, i , i i , 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, IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER . ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTL_CHOKE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL LEVER HEIGHT ADJUST
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OPERATUON ii ,r i1,1 , i IH_ILpU,L I rl_l_ ,i ,, _ i I,_1 , HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR * T_wrn_gsnri_r°nnokeYkte_ "wOhFFn' p°siti°nleavin g tractorand rem°Veto prevent key' unauthorized use TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing , Never use choke to stop engine. switch, When engine is running, any attempt by the NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking idle with the engi
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iJi i i OPERATION IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with ° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt clutchlbrake pedal. shut off the engine, • Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting . Select
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OPERATION i i ,ll,l,ii i ....................... i,i ,, COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) ADD GASOLINE o When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle o Fill fuel tank.. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded control in the choke position until the engine runs gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane_ (Use of leaded roughly, then move throttle control to fast position.. This gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits may require an engine warm-up period from several and red
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OPERATION o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- f off engine and set parking brake° o Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). T • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the ....,, tractor m
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, i ,.uu i1,,,, i =....... i'¸ ,,,-, I_=_"--- CUSTOMER RESPONSmlB LI TiES u,,u,i u i,,,i ...... uu, lU, u ,, .11 , i,,,u, ........ ,, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE BERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure v' T Check for Loose Fasteners v', R Sharper,tReplace .Mower Btades v' _ Lubricati'o'n Chart Check Battery LeveVRecharge tM#6 v' e/ 0 Clean Battery andTerminats B CheckTransaxle Cooling ei Adjust Btade Belt(s) Tension = i ......... Adjust Moti
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: ' .._!¸ i i .................... CUSTOMER ESPON$1BRLITmE$ i ,i,, ,i,,, i,. _ - TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte.. unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION , The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet sto
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TO CHANGE ENGINE OtL (See Figs,, 15 and I6) TRANSAXLE COOLING Determine temperature range expected before oil change The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. clean to assure proper cooling - Be sure tractor is on level surfacer Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is • Oil will drain more freely when warm. running or while the transmission is hot, o Catch oil in a suitable container. o Inspect cooling f
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CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter,. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge every t00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions, . Remove knob and cover_ o Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER . Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.. = Wash it in liquid detergen
