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OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.254661

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

And instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

LT 12 HP ELECTRIC START

6 SPEED o38" MOWER

LA WN TRA C TOR

®Assembly

®Operation

oMaintenance

•Repair and Adjustment

®Repair Parts

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U S.A.

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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT

OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BE-

COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-

VOLVED.

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT

IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS,,

RULES FOR

1_ Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with

attachments,

2_ Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow/

adults to operate it without proper instruction, ./"

3._ Do not carry passengers_ Do not mow when childreqiand

others are around. ,/

4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear Ioos_ fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

5. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower/and the

area being cut.. Do not let other interests distract YibUo .

6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower wi_en not in

the drivers seat.,

7o Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's_,left hand

side, '\ "

8. Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc_) which might

be picked up and thrown..

9. Disengage allattachment clutches before attempting t_start

the engine.

I 0.. Disengage powerto attachments and stop the engine befo'_

leaving the operator's position.. "

1t Disengage power to mower, stopthe engine, and disconnect

spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making

an adjustment, or repair, Be careful to avoid touching hot!

muffler or' engine components.. /

12. Disengage power to attachments when transporting or no/t4n

use, t

t3.. Take all possible precautions when leaving the v_(hicle

unattended, Disengage the power-take-off, lower the,zittaci!-

ments, return drive control lever to neutral,(shift into4eutral),

set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remov/_ the key..

t4,. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill_fr downhill.

Mow up and down the face of slopes (not great/ar than 15°);

never across the face. ,/

15_ Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extrgfne caution when

changing direction on slopes, ./

16. While going up or down slopes, choos_ a speed low enough

to negotiate the slope without stop,4alng,.

17. Never mow in wet or slippery gra,s_, when traction is unsure,

or at a speed which could caus_ a Skid,

Stay alert for holes in the terrain'and other hidden hazards°

Keep away from drolmoffs..

not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high-

;e special care when mowing around fixed objects in

orevent the blades from striking them. Never delib-

! tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects..

"_ears untiltractor comes to a stop..

ands or feet under the mower, in discharge

any moving parts while tractor or mower are

keep clear of discharge chute.

'lling loads or using heavy equipment..

ved drawbar hitch points

_se you can safely control

SAFE OPERATION

c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.

d. Use counterweight or wheelweights when suggested in

owner's manuals.

__4,Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

_.5_"_Whenusing any attachments, never direct discharge of

_0aterial toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-

hicle while in operation..

26. Hiandle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.

i se approved gasoline containers.

Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add

gasoline to a run'ningor hot engine or an engine that has

not been allowed to cool for several minutes after run-

ning., Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spilled

gasoline

c. Open doors ifthe engine is run in the garage - exhaust

fumes are dangerou& Do not run the engine indoors.

_7,. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi-

tion, and keep safety devices in place and working_

2& Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-

ment is in safe working condition.

29.. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark

Mow the engine to cool before storing in any enctosur&

30. To reduce fire hazard keepthe engine free of arass, leaves,

",Nor excessive grease,. Do not clean product wT_ileengine is

\running.

31_ 'Except for adjustments, DO NOT operate Engine if air

cl'e.aner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re-

mo'_ed, Removal of such part cou[d create a fire hazard..

32_Do fkot operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust

syste_ Damaged mufflers or spark attesters could create a

fii'e hair& inspect periodically and replace if necessary.

33. The vel_cle and attachments should be stopped and in-

spected f&,r damage after striking a foreign object, and the

damage sh'_,uld be repaired before restarting and operating

the equipme_.

34. Do not change'the engine governor settings or overspeed the

engine; severe damage or injury may result.

35.. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:

a,, Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light,

b, Shut the Engine off when unclogging chute°

c,, Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals1,

36. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass

catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in

place,.

37,, Disengage power to mower before backing up_ Do not mow

in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after

careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

3& Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject

to deterioration and wear. Itshould be checked frequently for

bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked to

ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom-

mendations or specifications_

the above is requited by law (Section 4442 of the Cafifomia Public Resources Code),

miliar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands.. Refer to the Repair Parts Section,,

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn

Tractor it has been designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability and performance

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-

edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department,

We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper

tools to service or repair this unit.

MA IN TENA NCE A GREEMEN T

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product°

See the nearest Sears store or service center for details

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON

THE MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT._

YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS

AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• , .4 • ["

Read and retatn thls manual Study and observe the safet_rofes. Always use"care when using your tractor Always keep you

tractor and mower clean.. Foflow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, )qd using your iractor. A well cared for tractor

will run better and last longer.

A TTA CHMENTS ,/ 1

This unit can use many attac/_ments now available at your Seat's store It cat, not use attachments that engage the

ground like a plow, l_arrow culhvator_ or" tilter/ See page 26 for ahst of a/aila_le attachments

dable and become worn during normal use

Thrs warranty does not cover

Tire replacement or repair caused by punc VOres from outssde (,blects _such as nails thorns stumps

or glass), and /

repairs necessary because of operator/abuse or neghgence _ncludmg the failure ro matnta_n the

equipment according to instructions c/ontatned Jn the own s manual and

ndlng equipment used for commercial or rental purposes

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON B _,TTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery _ncfuded w_th 'his nd_ng equtpment proves defectwe

mmaterial or workmanship and our testing determines the battery writ not hold a charge Sears will replace

the battery at no charcle

WARRANTY SERVICE fS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART.

MENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is tn use in the United States

This warranty g_ves you specihc legal rights and you may aJso have other rights which may vary from state

to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, ILL. 60684

iNDEX

Adjustments..

Brake ..................................................................14

Carburetor. .............................................18

Mower Drive Belt ................................22

Mower

Front-to- Rear ............................23

Side-to-Side ...............................22

Throttle Control Cable ....................18

Air Filter

Cleaning ...................................................16

Element .................................................16

Air Intake Screen, Engine ..................16

Assembly ........................................ 5-8

Attachments 26

Battery

Charging ..............................................7

Cleaning ......................................15

Installation ................................... 8

Levels .............................................7

Preparation ................................. 7

Starting with Weak Battery ....... 17

Storage .........................................23

Terminals ......................................15

Belt:

Motion Drive Replacement .........19

Mower Ddve Adjustment ...........22

Mower Drive,

Remove Replace ....................22

Blade:

Sharpening .........................................14

Replacement .............................. 14

Brake Adjustment ..................................14

Carburetor Adjustment ..........................18

Controls, Tractor ...............................................9

Cutting Level, Mower .............................22

Engine.:

A# Screen .......................................17

Oil Change .........................................!6

Oil Level ...............................................16

Oil Type ...................................................16

Starting ..........................................................10

Storage .........................................................23

Filter ..........................................................................16

Fuel."

Type ....................................................................10

Storage ..........................................................23

Fuse .........................................................................20

Hood Removal ...........................................20

Levelling Mower Deck .............................22

Lubrication.:

Chart ...................................................17

Tractor Pivot Points ..............................17

Maintenance ...................................................13

Air Filter. ..............................................16

Air Filter Element ...............................16

Air Screen ......................................16

Battery ...............................................15

Blade Sharpening .................................14

Brake Adjustment .............................14

Engine Oil ...................................................16

Lubrication Chart ...............................17

Spark Plugs ................................................18

Tire Care ...............................................14

Mower.:

Adjustment, Front.to-Rear ..........23

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ..........22

Blade Sharpening ...........................14

Blade Replacement .........................!4

Cutting Level ...........................................22

Installation .............................................21

Operation ......................................................,11

Removal ................................................20

Muffler,...........................................................................17

Spark Arrestor ........................................2

Oil

Cold Weather Conditions ................16

Engine .................................................................16

Storage .................................................23

Operation ......................................................9-12

Operating Your Mower. ..............11

Operating Your Tractor ...................11

Starting the Engine ...................................10

Stopping Your Tractor, .....................10

Tractor Operation on Hills ............12

Options

Attachments 26

Spark Arre.ster 2

Parking Brake .........................................10

Parts Bag ...............................................5-6

Repa# and Adjustments ............ 14-23

Blade ....................................................15

Carburetor .....................................t8

Fuse ..................................................20

Hood Removal ..................... 20

Motion Drive Belt

Replacement ................. 19

Mower Drive Belt

Replacement ................ 22

Mower Adjustment

Side-to-Side .................. 22

Mower Removal ....................... 20

Safety Rules .............................................2

Seat .......................................................................7

Service Record ........................................!3

Slope Guide Sheet ..................................47

Spark Plugs ..................................................t8

Speed Control Chart ...................... I2

Starting the Engine ............................t0

Steering Wheel .................................. 5

Stopping the Tractor ..........................10

Storage .......................................................23

Throttle Control Cable

Adjustment .......................... I8

Tires ..............................................................14

Trouble Shooting Chart ...............24-25

Warranty ........................................................3

ASSEMBLY

1o Unpack Tractor

a. Take items out of box The box contains the items

shown below

b Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility

knife and fold down sides

c Disengage Parking Brake

6 Snap steering wheel insert into place on steering

wheel Steering column, adapter and insert found

in bag of parts

e Remove plastic on tractor hood

f Raise attachment lift handle

g Carefully guide the tractor off the skid

Install Steering Wheel

NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD

1. Remove 1/2" focknut and 2-1/4" die washer

(shown futl size belo w) from steering shaft (Fig

1).

2. Position steering column into dashboard (Fig

1).

3. Install steering wheel adapter on steering shaft

4 Position steering wheel on steering wheel

adapter with spokes pointed horizontal left to right

5oSecure steenng wheel to steering shaft using 2-1/4"

die. washer and hex Iocknut

_-_=_ _---"__"_TEERING WHEEL INSERT

..-._1/2" HEX LOCKNUT

,._.,.-_2-ti4"" DtA WASHER

EER1NG WHEEL

._._, ._._..._--- STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER

STEERING SHAFT_

j___ STEERING COLUMN

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 beforestarting your tractorand while moving, We

recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for

over the spectacles or standard safety

glasses, available at Sears Retail or Cata.

..............................log Stores.

a seat

bsreef_ng wheel

cbatt_'ry

d battery acid

e owner smanual

! parts bag

ASSEMBL Y

LOCATION

BA TTER Y

BA TTERY

TERMINALS

SEA T

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

_ut\_ I/4 _20

(2) Hex Bolt. 1/4 .20 x13/4

(_2)'_a;het 9/32x 5,_ x t6 Ga (2)Hex

,,,,,,,,,,, ,_ _w

(2) Lockwasher 1/4

Nut. t/4 - 20

Parts Bag Content.______sNot Shown Full S iz F

(1)

t/2

'/ \ / _

11) Shoulder bolt'_//6 .18

!Washer 17/32 x t-3/I6

x 12 Ga

Terminal Guard

15 oSlope Instruction Sheet (2) Keys Steering Column

Steering Wheel Insert

(6) Batter}, Caps And

Instructions

ASSEMBLY

To assemble tractor you will need:'

(2) 7/16" Wrenches

(I) 1/2" Wrench

(1) 3/4" Wrench

Tire Pressure Gauge

Screwdriver

NOTE:

CAP

.,,,,

Utility Knife

RIGHT HAND (R,H) AND LEFT HAND Hi_"ARE

DETERMINED FROM OPERATORS P(_SITION I!t :[-7! i_ b ',_,-'_

WHILE SEATED O 1_ t!! !_R _ iJ _-;J_-'_'!

I"" i' 'i......... "__"F_IGURE2

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHtELI_

\c_ntainer Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while

WASH HANDS

IF OR CLOTHING\IM- a_ding baking soda until the addition of more soda

MEDIATELY ACClDENTALLY_IN

WITH BATTERY c_uses no more foaming

CONTACT ACID_

FROM",, f,

DO NOT SMOKE; FUMES _mmendedthat the batterybe charged

,,,,. flare use. Use .a 12 voft batfery char ge_

.,, t_attery a_ a ra_e of 6 amperes tar 7

OBSER VE SA FETY PRECA U-

CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE

EXPLOSIVE

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUD-

ED WITH THE BATTERY VENT

CAPS IN THE BAG OF PARTS AL-

WAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING

AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR

HANDS, SKIN AND EYES,

\,\\

;TED tN BI _, REQUIRED

Check the acid

h.after, the battery is charge,d. If the acid

as fallen t_etow the correct le vet, add dis tilled

or iron free water.

stall Seat°

2. Prepare Battery

Fill and charge battery (before installing),, NOTE,, SEE

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY

VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS

a Fill each ceil with battery acid Add the acid until it

reaches the bottom of the vent tubes (Fig 2) Do not

add the acid beyond this level or the additional acid

can come out when the battery is charged r

b After cells are filled, tilt battery from side to side to

release air bubbles

Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes. If the level of acid falls below the point

described in step (a), add more acid untif the correct

leve! is reached Install the battery caps, found in the

bag of parts, to co ver the vent tubes. Wash the top of

the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe

dry

d Ct_eck battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occured in handling,

e Neutralize e_cess batteryacidfordisposafbyadding

it to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic

be adjusted forward or backward .so

operator can comfortably reach Clutch 'Brake

safely operate tractor (Fig 3)

seat on seat pan Screw he_ head machme

tockwasher and flat washer ln_o .seat (Fig

3) S ew shoulder bolt into seat (F!g ,3)

MachH\e screw, shoulder bolt and washers

(shown futf page 6)

found h\ bag of parts s_ze an

b Tighten shoulder bolt using a I/2" wrench. NOTE:

THE SHOU_DER BOL T WILL BE LOOSE IN THE

SEAT SLOT_

c Tighten ma_Jme screw, tockwasher and flat

washer using\a3 ,"4" wrench

d Place seat in o_erattngposltfon Sit on the seat

and press ctutct\/ brake pedal all the way do wn If

operating positio_ ls__not comfortable, adjust seat

e To adjust Raise seat Loosen machme screw

Shde seat to desired posltmn hghten machtne

screw securely

MACHINE SCREW-LOCKWASHER-FLAT

WASHER MUST BE TIGHTENED SECURE-

LY TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SEAT,

ASSEMBLY

4. Check Tires

Check the air pressure in the tires Tires with too much air

pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. The wrong air

pressure wifl also keep the mower from cutting level The

corr ect air pressure is shown on the side of the tires ff the air

pressure is not shown, set to pressures shown in the REPAIR

AND ADJUSTMENT section. (page 14).

5. Install Battery

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY,

REMOVE METAL BRACELETS,

WRISTWATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC_

FROM YOUR PERSON° TOUCHING

THESE ITEMS TO BATTERY TERMI-

NALS COULD RESULT IN BURNS,

bLift seat (Fig 3)

Lower battery into fender weft with battery terminals

toward front of tractor (Fig. 3),. Make sure battery

rests in battery tray (Fig 4)

NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURELY

ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN

POStTIVETERMINALMUSTBECON-

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT

SPARKS FROM ACCIDENTAL

GROUNDING

NOTE:

c Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and

hex nut (shown full size on pg 6) found in bag of

parts. Tighten securely with two 7/t6" wrenches.

(Fig. 4)

dConnect BLACKgroundcable to negativ e(-) battery

terminal with remaning hex bolt, flat washer, lock-

washer and hex nut (shown ful! size on pg. 6) found

in bag of pails.. Tighten securely. (Fig 4)

e To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery

terminals after installing cables..

f.Using the key hole on one side of the battery support

(Fig 6) slide battery bolt into frame key hole (head of

bolt down). Fasten the battery bolt to the terminal

guard using internal/externa! iockwasher; wing nut,

(shown full size on pg. 6) as shown in Fig.. 5

g. Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side of

battery support and fasten terminal guard to it with

remaining internal/externa! Iockwasher and wing

nut, (Shown full size oft pg. 6).. Tighten wing nuts

securely by hand (Fig. 5)..

KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED

WHEN NOT IN USE,

CAUTION: DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL YOU HAVE

REVIEWED THE OPERATION SECTION OF

THIS MANUAL

POSITIVE /I \ NEGATIV_

B,_T T_: Ry -- j BATTERY

NEGATIVE

WASHER TERMINAL

HEX BOLTS

WASHER

POStTIVE

FIGURE3

NEGATIVE

CABLE(BLACK)

NUT

POSITIVE

CABLE (RED)

HE,x Nut _ _ ,

FIGURE 4

WING

NUTINTERNALIEXTERNAL

LOCKWASHER

TERMINAL

GUARD

WING NUT _.,_

INTERNAL/

EXTERNAL

LOCKWASHE R

BATTERY

BOLT

SUPPORT FIGURE 5

6. Maintenance After First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) wi!f

help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to

your engine.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

OPERATION

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR, If you understand the unit and its

operation, you will achieve efficient andpeak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Lawn

Tractor to famifiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Study the operating instructions and safety

precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Lawn Tractor and to prevent injury to yourseff and others Be sure

to pay strict attention to all warnings and cautions. they are included for your safety Save this manual for future reference

Indicator Lights,

Light Switch_

Ignition

Clutch Switch

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Depth

Adjustment

Knob

A TTA CHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever

to raise and lower the attachment mounted to .your tractor,

Pull lever back slightly and push button, then move the lift

lever forward to lower attachment

A TTA CHMENT CL UTCH S WITCH: Puff switch out and up

to engage attachment. There will be an engine hesitation as

the clutch engages.

CHOKE: To start a cold engine, engage choke bY moving

throttle control lever to "FAST" detent, then right & upward to

"CHOKE" position..

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions; a

clutch and a brake.. To engage the brake push the pedal

completely down

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjustment

knob to adjust the mower height. With the attachment fift lever

in the "up"position, turn knob clockwise (,_"k) to raise cutting

height and counterclockwise (_) to Iower cutting height.

Choke

Throttle Control

Parking Brake

lZ f !

Gear Shift Lever

GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly and

move gear shift lever to desired speed

INDICA TOR LIGHTS: "DEPRESS FOOT PEDAL "indicates

that the clutch/brake pedal must be depressed before the

engine will start, "DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT" indicates

that the attachment must be disengaged before t!;e engine

wilt start, "BATTERY DISCHARGING" indicates there ss

insufficient battery charging

IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to start

The switch spring returns from the start position

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off..

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the

clutch/brake pedal completely down, Hold the parking brake

lever in "Engaged"position and release pressure from pedal

Clutch!brake pedal will remain in brake position

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL:Use the throttle control

to increase or decrease the speed of the engine, and to

choke the engine for starting. Push control to the

right and forward to choke

OPERATION

AIR

SCREEN

FUEL FILLER

CAP

a This engine has been shipped filled with summer

weigh t oil (For cold weather operation see chart page

16)_ Check engine oil leveL Refer to REPAIR AND

ADJUSTMENT section.. ( page 16).

b. Fill fuel tank (Fig.. 6).. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline. Capacity is 5 quarts

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK

FILLER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL.

WIPE OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR

FUEL. DO NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE

GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME°

FIGURE 6/O_L DRA_N ii

ATTACHMEIT

CLUTCH S_ITCH I

THROTTLE CONTROL\

LE VE R \"1

PARK|NG

BRAKE

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR

USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AT-

TRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO

SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS

DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN

DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE

WHILE IN STORAGE

TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL

SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE

STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER DRAIN

THE GAS TANK, START THE ENGINE AND

LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES AND

CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY USE FRESH

FUEL NEXT SEASON SEE STORAGE IN-

STRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFOR-

MATION

FtGURE7 GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NOTE:

b,.

Stopping Your Tractor

REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACT_ TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE / 3.

Push clutch-brake pedal into full "BRA!_E" position, a.

Keep your foot on pedal.

Place attachment clutch switch in "DISENGAGED"

Position..

Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL"position_

Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake., Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE"position..

e. Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position..

L Turn ignition key to "OFF"position. Never use choke

to stop engine, c.

2. Preparing The Engine

LEARN TO START, STOP AND RE-

VERSE YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE,

OPEN AREA.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR

CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK

OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

The Engine

throttle control lever (Fig. 7)past "FAS T"to the

b Turni_tfitionkeyto "START'andreleasekeyassoon

as engine starts.

CAUTION: DO'NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY

FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER

MINUTE.

ff engine does not start after four or five #ies, move

throttle control lever to "FAST" position, wait a few

minutes and try again_ If the engine does not start

after four or five more tries, see the TROU-

BLESHOOTING Chart. (page 24).

d After the engine starts move throttle control lever

slowly to the "SLOW" position.

e. To start a hot engine move the throttle control lever

to a position between "FAST" and "SLOW".

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.

OPERAON

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT LiFT LEVE R

KNOB **HIGHEST"

POSITION

CAUTION:DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE I LOWEST

TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE OPTIONAL )POSITRON

WHEEL WEIGHTS° EXCESSIVE WEIGHT

MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE

TRANSMISSION.

ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANqltAL FOOT _

WEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTING

CLOTHING THAT COULD GET CAUGHT

IN MOVING PARTS

,_ CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

Read owner's manual

Know location and function of al! controls

Keep guards, safety shield and switches in place

and working

Remove objects that can be thrown by blades

Do not mow when children and others are around

Never carry children or passengers

Always took behind machine before backing

Do not mow where machine can tip or slip

If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back

slowly down

Be sure blades and engine have stopped before

placing hands or feet near the blades

Remove key when leaving machine

MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD/

TRACTOR SECURE-,

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEETIIN

OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENX

OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE

TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH-

MENT IS RUNNING.

4, Operating Your Lawn Tractor &Mower

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT

EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER,

ON MOWERS SO EQUIPPED, OR THE

DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE..

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN

OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH

ANY ATTEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE

THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND

THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ENGAGED

WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

RHRUNNER

;HARGE

GUARD

FIGURE 8

a Movetheattachmentliftlevertothehighpositionand

adjust height of cut to mid range See Fig 8

b Start the engine, (See Starting the Engine)

Move the throttle lever to mid range position Select

a low (1st or2nd) gearuntilyou become more familiar

with the operation of the unit,

Slow!y release clutch brake pedal and proceed to the

Lmowing area

bop the unit, then select a mowing speed.. (See

Speed Selection Guide page 12h

L Move throttle lever to half throttle and move at-

tachment clutch switch to engaged position.

g Slowly release clutch brake pedal.,

h Move throttle lever to fast position.

i. Observe height of cut and readjust as desired.

CAUTION: BEFORE YOU MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT

LEVER, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FAIL-

URE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN GEAR BOX

DAMAGE.

OPERATION ,.

FIGURE 9

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH

THE MOWER ATTACHED,

a.. Mower should be adjusted properly front to back and

side to side for good mowing performance Refer to

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section. (page 22)..

b UsetherunnerontheRH. sideasaguide;thebfade

cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (Fig

8).

C, Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of

the machine,. This witl result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cutting,,

d, When mowing large areas (Fig 9), start by turning

to the right so that the clippings will discharge away

from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc._ After two or

three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished.

e If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice

The first time cut relatively high, the second time to

the desired height.

f The left hand side of mower should be used for

trimming..

g. See Speed Selection Guide..

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

THROTTLEFUNCTION

Normal

Mowing

Heavy Mowing

Snow Blowing

Snow Blade

Transport

GEARSHIFT

2or3

1or2

4-6

FAST

SLOW -

FAST

h. Do not mow tall, dry grass ever 6 inches tatl. It is a fire

hazard.

6. Operating The Tractor On Hills

DO NOT' DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS

WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°

AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY

SLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 47,

a.. Move gear shift lever to "l st" geat before .starting up

or down hills.

b AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS..

c. If slowing is necessary, move throttle controf lever to

slower position

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW

SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL

AS CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES

THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.

d, If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/

brake pedal quickly to brake position,

e. To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in

the lowest speed range ("1st" Gear) and release

clutch.brake pedal SLOWL Y_

f. Make aft turns gradually.

To keep your tractor running better, longer,

perform necessary service using the folio wing

maintenance schedule:

With Every Mowing

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and

retainer springs are secure

Observe all safety precautions,

Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to page 17)

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,

ADJUSTMENT, OR REPAIR:

1_ PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

COMPLETELY DOWN_

2_ MOVE GEAR SHIFT CONTROL

LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION,

3PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-

GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE

FOOT FROM PEDAL

4,, DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH.

5, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

6, MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADES AND ALL MOVING

PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY

STOPPED,

7_ DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRE FROM THE SPARK

PLUG AND KEEP WIRE

AWAY FROM THE SPARK

PLUG TO PREVENT INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING

BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-

ING HOT ENGrNE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS

SERVICE RECORD (Enter Dale Maintenance Performed)

SERVICE RECORD

Fill in dales as you complete regular service

Blades -sharpen

Brake Adjustment

Check Battery

Change Engine OIi =

SCHEDULE

FIRST EVERY EVERY I EVERY / EVERY

2 5 25 150 / 100

HOURS HOURS.. HOURS I HOURS HOURS

Check Engine Oil level €

€

Clean Air Cleaner Element

Check Muffler

.... ,,, ,, ........ , ......

Clean Air Screen

Lubrlcale Tractor

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Cleaner Element

CheckTire Pressure

€

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

1_ Brake Adjustment

This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

mounted on the right side of the transax/e (Fig, 10),

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN

HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST

BE ADJUSTED,

BRAKE

OPERATING ARM

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 11

JAM NUT

NUT A

(WITH PARKING

BRAKE ENGAGED]

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

a Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking

brake

b. Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod

ce is other than 1-1/2", disengage parking

brake, l_osen jam nut tFig. I0) and turn nut "A until

distance _ecomes I- I,/2", Retighten jam nut against

Nut "A'I. '_\

IRoad test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

\above Readjuit if necessary..

2.\ Tire Care /

M_ntain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI and rear tires at !2

3o Bl_d, :are/

For be_t _,suf_smower blades must be kept sharp. The

blades c_ be/_harpened with a few strokes of a fife. or on a

gnnding _e,_l We suggest they be .sharpened after every

25 hours Ymowing Do not attempt to sharpen while on

mower:, l_ _u mow in sandy soil check the blades after each

twom_in_.,_ Thesandwearsthebladeawayrapidly.

//a Blad_ Replacement

/Raise mo_zet to highest position to permit access to

/" blades\

/ 1. Remove the hex head bolt, lockwasher and flat

/,_ was_er (Fig.. 11) (turn counterclockwise)(_-'x)

-2. RemOve and discard old blade.

3 Clean_op and bottom of mower housing.

4. Install &ew blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN

and secu"m with flat washer, lockwashet and hex

head bolt\TIGHTEN SECURELY

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT

CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE

LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD AS

SHOWN AT" LEFT.

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5HEAT

TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH

BLADES. DO NOT USE PLATED

BOLTS. CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES

OCCASIONALLY TO MAKE SURE

BOLTS ARE TIGHT, TORQUE BOLTS

TO 30 -35 FT.- LBS.

b, When grinding, care should be taken to maintain

blade balance and the blade should be checked for

proper balance before reinstallation on mower: An

unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessive vibra-

tion when running, and eventual damage to mower

or engine. Replace bent or damaged blades..

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

C, To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or

wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail

exposed Place center hole of clean blade over the

head of the nail (Fig 12) NOTE: CENTER HOLE

OF BLADE ON NAIL, IF BLADE IS PROPERLY

BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSI-

TION SHOWN IN FIG. 12 IF EITHER ENDOFTHE

BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS NOT

BALANCED SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL

BLADE IS BALANCED.

4, BATTERY CARE

Check Battery

a Battery acid solution level in each battery cell should

be even with bottoms of vent tubes in cells (Fig 13)

Add ONLY distilled or iron free water if necessary

NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

b Keep battery and terminals clean

c. Keep battery bolts tight

d Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps

open

e Recharge at 6 amperes for t hour if necessary

Clean Battery and Terminals

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the

battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of the

charger

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE

EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,

FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS

AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS

SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND

BATTERIES.

CENTER I

...../HOLE I

BLADE

FIGURE 12

CUT AWAY VIEW

LIQUID

LEVEL

FIGURE 13

VENT CAP

BATTERY

VENT

TUBE

/BATTERY

CELL

a Remove terminal guard

b Disconnect BLACK battery cable, then RED battery

cable, and remove battery from tractor,

c Wash battery with four tablespoons of baking soda to

one gallon of water NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO

GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS,

d Rinse the battery with plain water, dry and reinstallon

tractor

e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush until bright.

f Replace battery cables, connecting RED battery

cable to positive terminal first, then BLACK battery

cable to negative terminal Coat terminal connec-

tions with grease after installation of cables

g.. Replace terminal guard.

AIR

SCREEN

ADJUSTMENT

Capacity is 1-1/2 quarts,. NOTE: DO NOT OVERRLL

Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all

times when engine is operating

FUEL CAP

FIGURE 14

IMPORTANT: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE

STARTING SYSTEM, USE SAE

5W30 OIL WHEN THE TEMPERA-

TURE FALLS BELOW 32°.

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determine temperature range expected before next oif

change,. Aft oil must meet A,P°I,,service classification SD,

SE or_£F_ .... _.

.af Open petcock to drain engine oil,.

/ Tighten p_(cock finger tight to close,

/b Add oil through the oil filler cap/dipstick (Fig_ 14)_

I20o_ DO!s2o 600 eoo 700°

'r°iiII .......,.

Check, 'lne 0tl Level

NOTi DO NOir CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

after stopping engine, check engine oil level

tra_ctoton level ground, Wipe dipstick (Fig,. 14) clean,

tight for a few seconds, remove and read oil

If necessary, add oil until "FULL "mark is reached, (See

NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

HEX NUT

FIGURE t6

5. Change Engine 011

The best time to change engine oil is at the end of a day's

operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended

in the hot oil.

Clean Air Cleaner Element (Fig. 15)

aRemove two cover knobs and remove air cleaner

cover

\b Remove foam pre-cleaner.

--Wash pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and

warm water to remove d#t

Wrap pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry,

Wipe foam with alight coat of engine oil Do not

saturate.squeeze in rag or towel to remove ex-

cess oil

c Remove two nuts from top of cartridge

d Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner body

carefully to prevent dirt horn entering carbure.,

tot

e Clean cartridge by gently tapping on flat sur.

face If very dirty, replace cartridge

f Reassemble air cleaner

NOTE Nuts holding air cleaner cartridge must be in.

stalled with hber washers down on cartridge plate to

prevent dirt horn entering carburetor Tighten nuts by

hand ,Over tightening could collapse cartridge

NOTE. NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-

MOVED

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

8. Clean Air Screen

ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND FACE

A PROTECTION WHEN USING COM-

PRESSED AIR,

Air screen (Fig, I4) must be kept free of dirt and chaff to

prevent engine damage from overheating.. Clean with a wire

brush or compressed air to remove dirt and dried gum fibers,,

11. Starting your Tractor With a Weak Battery

tf your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged If '_iumpercables" are used for emergency start-

ing, follow this procedure:

NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A !2 VOLT

NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM.

9, Check Muffler

Inspect and replace damaged muffler and/or deflector as it

could create a fire hazard and/or damage

A DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER,

CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT

MAY CAUSE BURNS°

10 Lubricate Plvot Points

Place several drops of SA E 30 oil at points where parts move

against each other, especially

a,. Front axle pivot

b Hood hinges

c Foot pedal shaft (both ends)

d Lift shaft (both ends)

LUBRICATION

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE

EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,

FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS

AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

AROUND BATTERIES°

a Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminals of each battery (taking care not to st:on

against chassis). (Fig, I6)

b,,

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the

NEGATIVE (-) terminals of fully charged battery

Connect the other end of the cable to the L.H side

panel bolt (Fig, 17) NOTE, KEEP A WAY FROM GAS

TANK AND BATTERY

CHART

FRONT AXLE PIVOT (_

(22) SPINDLE

O WHEEL BEARINGS __:"t

GT,EROO

(_ MOWER CLUTCH PIVOT

(1_ BOTH ENDS OF ......

',-2../ FOOT PEDAL SHAFT //_{

(_SAE MOTOR OIL

Q EXTREMEPRESSURE

LUBRICATING GREASE

AMDEXNO I, SEARS

PART NO 2557R

_REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPECS

;%::,

i _l-':222_::2:22-:

SPINDLE

_WHEEL BEARINGS _

ENO,NE

P' o'G

OSL, TS.AFT9

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

d., DLsconnect cables in reverse order::

! L.H Side Panel Bolt (Fig 17)

2, Negative terminals of fully charged battery

3 Positive terminals

DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BAT-

TERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

L.H, SIDE

PANEL BOLT

CLLrrCHBRAKEPEDAL

"BRAKE"PosmoN

PARKING BRAKE

"" "ENGAGED'- POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

"CLUTCH' POSIT!ON "

,,DRIVE >"

POSITION

FIGURE 17

PARKING BRAKE

'DISENGAGED' POSITION

12. Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed This is

preset at the factory and should only be changed by a

qualified service technician who has the necessary

equipment CAUTION: BEFORE ANY ENGINE ADJUST-

MENT, MAKE SURE AIR CLEANER IS CLEAN RemoveAif

Cleaner Assembly, while making adjustments.

a. With engine off, place Throttle Control in "FAST"

position.

b Loosen Clamp Screw (Fig. 18). Adjust Throttle

Cable until holes "A" are aligned in governor control

plate and slide plate

c Tighten clamp screw..

d If holes do not align, repeat steps in throttle cable

adjustment

13. Carburetor Adjustment

NOTE.: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BEFOf_E

MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT TO CARBURETOR,

a With engine off turn high speed mixture screw clock-

wise ( f-_'_ ) closing finger tight ONLY, and turn

counterclockwise (_"-_\) 1-1/2 turns (Fig.. 18)

NOTE.: THE SCREW SEA T MA Y BE DAMAGED BY TURN-

ING IT TOO FAR CLOCKWISE.

b Turn idle mixture screw clockwise (,f_) closing

finger tight only, and turn counterclockwise (_-_,)

1-½ turns (Fig 18)

c. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes,=

Make final adjustment with engine running and Gear

Shift lever in "NEUTRAL" position..

d With throttle control lever in "FAST" position, turn

high speed mixture screw counterclockwise (P_\)

until engine runs "rough" then turn clock wise (/-'_)

until engine begins to miss. Turn screw to a point

midway between these positions.

e With throttle control lever in '`slOW"position, hold

throttle lever so that idle stop screw is against carbu-

retor; turn idle mixture Screw countercfockwise (F_)

until.engine runs "rough" and then turn clockwise

._n=til engine begins to die,. Turn idle mixture screw

to a poir} imidway between these positions

With thro tte control lever in "SL OW"position, engine

should iee at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow,

push thr_ tUe control lever above idle and turn idle

speed sc ew one turn clockwise (F-_). Set throttle

control 14let at "SLOW" Repeat until satisfactory

idle is att tined

ff engine idles too fast with throttle control lever in

"SLOW" oosition push throttle control lever above

idle and u_rnidle speed screw one turn coun!erclock-

wise (,_ "_).. Set throttle control lever at 'SLOW,

Repeat/until satisfactory idle is attained

I_OLE

IMIXTURE

_/SCREW THROTTLE

lUL_ /CABLE

STOP /

DO NO

ADJU5 HOLES A

IDLE SPEED

SCREW

HIGH SPEED PLATE. SLIDE

MIXTURE SCREW GOVERNOR PLATE

CONTROL

FtGURE18

14, Rep_ce Spark Plug

Replace s_ark plug at the beginning of each mowing season

or every 10_ hours, whichever comes first, Gap should be set

at 0030 inch (Fig 19),

FIGURE 19

FtEPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

15. Replace In-line Fuel Filter

ff fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburator,

replacement is required,.

a.. With engine cool, remove filter and plug_ Fuel line

sections removed from both ends of fuel filter (Fig..

18).

b Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine,

ii,, ii..... ii,ll,,i i,illl _ ............................... i i ,ll,,,ll,i

,#"k BE SURE THEIR ARE NO FUEL LINE LEAKS !

,_ AND THAT HOSE CLAMPS ARE PROPERLY

_INSTALLED.

/ f t

1,6 Motion Drive Belt Removal RETAINER

The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the SPRING

tractoronlevelarea, Engageparkingbrake NOTE: ABELT FIGURE20

INSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST

a. Remove mower (See mower section, Following /_ _\

pages). /

b.. Remove two retainer springs from belt guide bracket/

below transaxte pulley. Remove bracket (Fig 20)_/

C Swing belt guides away from belt, toward rear _f _,_

tractor (Fig. 20). 1/

d Roll belt over top of transaxle pulley

e. Rofl belt over engine pulley and off idler (Fig 22)

Release parking brake. Pull belt as far as possible

over top of clutch pulley..

Reset parking brake Puff belt over top of clutch

pulley (Fig 22)..

H. SIDE

h Pull belt out through shift gate to remove from tractor

(Fig.. 21)

Install belt by reversing above procedure

NOTE: REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN T_flS

MANUAL.

CLUTCH

ULLEY

F, 1

BELT GUIDE RETAINER

BRACKET SPRING

BELT

SHIFT GATE

ENGINE

PULLEY

DRIVE BELT

SCHEMATIC

L_H SIDE

BELT GUIDE

FIGURE22 "-REA R

VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 23

17. Fuse Replacement

Replace with 30 amp automotive -plug-in type fuse_Loca-

tion.: Tied to wiring harness under fuel tank

18. Hood Removal

a. To raise hood, rift at rear of hood_

b.. To remove hood, grill and side panels, raise hood

and loosen one screw on each side panel.. (This

screw remains in the side panel) (Fig. 23).

c. Unsnap headlight connection (Fig° 24)..

dStand in front of tractor. Grasp hood and tilt forward

and lift off (Fig. 24).

e.. To reinstall, reverse above procedure.

19 Mower Removal

WIRE

CONNECTION

a Remove mower belt per instructions under "Mower

Drive Belt Removal" through step(c),

b.. Pul! retainer' springs out of rear suspension trun-

nions. Remove rear suspensions trunnions from hft

brackets (Fig. 25),.

¢_ Pul! retainer spring out of rear' hinge pin. Remove

rear hinge pin. (Fig. 25)

dPull retainer spring out of front hinge pin. Remove

front hinge pin (Fig.25)..

e. Use lift levef to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor:

FIGURE 2 4

RETAINER

NOTE: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER

DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

THE L.H. AND R.H. SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG. 25)

SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR.

FIGURE 25

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

20° Mower Installation

Your Mower installs without the use of tools. Raise Attachment

Lift Lever to its highest position Turn height adjustment knob

to lowest position

a Slide Mower under tractor, discharge guard to RH

Side

b Install front hinge pin through axle and parallel rink

(Fig26). Secure with retainer spring,

c install rear hinge pin through mower lift brackets and

parallel link (Fig 26) Secure with retainer spring

d Move lift lever forward to lower suspension arms

e Slide trunnions through lift brackets holes and secure

with retainer spring (Fig 27)

FIG_ 2 6

PARALLEL

LINK

RETAINER

SPRfNGS

REAR

HINGE

FRONT

HINGE

f With belt routed around RH mower pulley and idler

pulley, roll belt over mower drive pulley (Fig 27) Drive

schematic decal on mower housing

g. Rol! belt over L H mower pulley

h. Use lift lever to raise mower

i Turn height adjustment knob clockwise (F-_) to the

middle of its travel RETAINER

SPRING

///7

TRUNNION

_,iJ ,

LIFT

BRAC ET

SUSPENSION

ARM

MOWER

PULLEY

IDLER PULLEY

MOWER

DRIVE

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE

PULLEYs=

BELT

L.H_

MANDREL

FIGURE 29

IDLER

EXTENSION

SPRING

21o Mower Drive Belt Replacement

REPLACE ONLY WITH BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL,

a Place attachment clutch switch in "disengaged" posi-

tion

b Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise (/F_ )

to lowest position

c Move attachment lift lever (Fig 28) forward to lower

mower to its lowest position

d Roll belt off mower drive pulley (Fig,29)

e Remove belt from mower pulleys and idler pulley

(Fig29)

LiFT LEVER

PLUNGER

f To install mower drive belt, reverse above procedure

Make sure drive belt is engaged in all pulleys

LIFT

LEVER

BOTTOM

OF CURL

GROUND LINE

FIGURE 30

SIDE TO.SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

_'__ BOTTOM

__i CURL

GROUND LINE

22, Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

Your tractor' has a self tensioning belt system and no adjust-

ment is necessary.

23. Level Mower Housing

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSI in front tires

and 12PSI h_rear tires If tires are overot underinftated, you

will not properly adjust your mower.

Side-to-Side Mower Adjustment

a. Depress lift lever plunger and use lift lever to raise

mower to maximum cutting height, (Fig 30)..

b Measure height from bottom of curl to ground line at

front of mower. Distance "A" should be the same on

both sides (Fig. 30).

, _

,_ U I11 II I IIII I II

e,,

NOTE:

if distance "A"needs to be changed, snap out access

hole cover on L,Ho side above footrest.. Use 9/16"

wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at side-to-side adjust-

ment trunnion (Fig. 31)._

To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "B'and tighten

nut "C".

To lower left side of mower, loosen nut "C" and

tighten nut "B".

ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS

EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16"

HEIGHT CHANGE

f_ Be sure all nuts are securely tightened.

FIGURE 31

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

Front.To-Rear Mower Adjustment

a. To obtain the best cutting results, .your mower hous-

ing should be adjusted so the front and rear flange

distance "D" (Fig.. 32) is 1/2" lower in front when the

mower is positioned in the highest cutting position.

NOTE MEASURE DISTANCE "D" FROM

GROUND LINE TO BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT

REAR FLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE

"D" AT BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT FRONT

FLANGE.

b To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear

suspension arms (Fig 33)Screw both nuts "F" up

EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 33).

c.. When distance "D" is 1/2" lower at front than rear

tighten nuts "E"..

d To lower rear of mower, loosen nut "F" on both rear

suspension arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS .........

(Fig. 33). j

e. When distance "D'" is 1/2'° lower at front than rear, /

retighten nuts "E" R

WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUr s[

NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY S D

MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL

NOTE:

24. Storage

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage.

is to be stored for a period of time, clean it

al! dirt, grease, leaves, etc.. Give blades and underside of

housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative Store in

a clean dry area.

A. Fuel System

It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essen-

tial fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel

hose, or tank during storage Also, experience mdicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasoho! or using ethanol o

methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation

formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can

fuel System of an engine while in storage To avoid

problems, the fuel system should be emptied

_f 30 days or longer

REAR

SUSPENSION

FIGURE 3 2

REAR

SUSPENSION

NUT "E ARM

SPENSION

IUNNION LIFT

BRACKET

NUT F

_W FIGURE33

iil

th clean engine

oil, (See chart page t6)

Cylinder

I Remove spark plug

2 Pourone ounce of oil through spark plug hole into

cylinder

Turn ignition key to "START position for a few

seconds to distribute oil

B1eplace with new spark plug

rior to storage, clean terminals and top ol battery

2. Disconnect cable from positive side ot battery

3. After a period of time in storage, baltery may

require recharging

E, General Cleaning

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc , of all foreign matter

F. Store tn aClean Dry Area

TROUBLESHOOTING

WILL NOT START

WILL NOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

NO LIGHTS

WON'T CHARGE

0PERA TOR mESENCE S YS TEM-WiLL NO T SHUT DO WN

WHEN OPERA TOR LEA VES SEA T,.

Note: This tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-

ing system, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the enigne running and the attchment clutch engaged will shut

__d.o,wn,,,,the engine.

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position.

Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "Disengaged" Position

Fill Fuel Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor

(clean if necessary) Replace Fuel Filter

Check fuse for fault and replace

Recharge or replace Battery

Check Wiring

Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap

Charge Battery

Replace Ignition Switch

Depress Clutch/Brake Pedal

Disengage Attachment Clutch Switch

Replace Interlock Switch

Replace Solenoid

Replace Fuse

Check All Wire Connections

Replace Starter

Charge or Replace Battery

Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position

and run starter several times to clear out gas

Remove and clean Fuel Tank and lines_ Replace Fuel Filter

Remove Air Filter and clean

Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap

Replace Battery

Check the wiring and Spark Plug

Drain Fuel Tank and C3rbureror. use fresh fuel

Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor

Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load

Remove and clean Fuel Tank; replace Fuel Filter

Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary carburetor adjustments

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Replace Spark Plug

Check Spark Plug and check for loose wires

Major Engine overhaul

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove end clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor

Check Fuse, Switch and wire connections Replace

Headlight Bulbs

Check Fuse and replace

Replace Battery

Replace Regulator

Replace Alternator

Engage attachment clutch

Check aft wire connections

Check seat switch Check operator presence relay

Check PTO Switch

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE

UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION

WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING

OF GRASS CLIPPINGS

UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING

TROUBLESHOOTING

.... Place _e'=C0_trol in _;FAST" position'

Check air pressure in tires

Check front to rear and side to side mower adjust-

ment

Use a slower ground speed

Check engines RPM's (refer to Carburetor Adjustment)

Replace mower blades

Reinstall mower blades with top of blade up

Replace with proper mower blades

Re-adjust mower drive belt

Install new Mower Drive Belt

Reinstall Mower Drive Belt

Adjust Mower Drive Belt

Replace Frozen Mandrel

Replace Frozen Idler Pulley

Replace Bent or Unbalanced Blades

Replace Mandrel, Straighten Deck or replace

Let grass dry out

Clean underside of Mower Deck

Readjust Mower

AttachmentsThatAdd to the Usefulness of Your CraftsmanLawnTractor

Searsoffersawide varietyof attachmentsthatfityourtractor.Manyof thesearelistedbelowwithbriefexplanationsof howtheycan helpyou,Thislist

wascurrentatthelimeofpublication:however,it maychangeinfutureyears--more attachmentsmaybeadded,changes(includingchangesing_estock

number)maybemadeintheseattachments,orsomemaynolongerbeavailable_

Mostof theseattachmentsdonot requireadditiona!hitchesor conversionkits (thosethatdoare indicated)andaredesignedforeasyattachingand

detaching_Youmayordertheseattachmentsat mostSearsretailstores,catalogsalesoffices,andthroughthe catalog..

PERMANEXBAGGERletsyou coltectgrasscIippingsand]eavesfora heafthiernearer-lookinglawn..TwoPermanexcontainershold30-gallonplastic

bags.Stocknumber71-24940

LAWNSWEEPERSlet youcoIlectgrassclippingsandIeaves

71o24030 30-in. 9.0 cu. fL

71-24032 32-in 10.0cu.ft.,

71-24033High-Performance 32in. 115 cu. ft.,

7t-24038 38-in. 125cu..ft.

LAWNVACSforpowerfulcollectionsof heavygrassclippingsandleaves.,Wanda_ment topickupdebrisin hard-to-reachplaces.

71-2452 3HP _ 12b_k,, 71-26471chute

CARTSmakehaulingeasy.. J \

71-24353 4 cu. ft. /400tb. \ Dumpcart

71-24354 10cu,.fL/ 1,000lb,. t Haulingcart

71-24355 10cu. fy t,000 lb. t Dumpcart

71-24356 14cu.It. !,250 lb tDumpcart

ROLLERforsmootherlawnsurface.36-inchwide,18inchdiameterwatertight drumholdsup to_90lb.ofweight.Roundededgespreventharmtoturf..

Adjustablescraperautomaticallycleansdrum.Stocknumber71-_4084. /

SPREADERiSEEDERSmakeseeding,fertilizing,andweedkillin_easy,Broadcastspreaders/_realso usefulfor granularde-icersandsand,

71-24194 Drop type,36 inch.12in semi-pneumatic_heels t00 Ib.capcitysttel hopper_

71-24394 Broadcastsovera5to8footswalh.70lb capacitysteelhopper Nor_;orrosivespreadingspinner,nylongearbox,stainlesssteel

shaft, '_ /

71-24395 Broadcasts8 to10footswath.160Ib.capac_tyNo\{ustpolypro_lene hopperandimpeller.Vinylhoppercovet.

CORINGAERATORtakessmallplugsoutofsoil toallowmoistureandnutrient\to c,_grassroots.36-inchswath.24hardenedsteelcoringtips_t50

]b.capacityweighttray..Stocknumber7t-25351 \ /

AERATORpromotesdeeprootgrowthfor a healthylawn Tapered25" steelspit_ mountedon 10-in_diameterdiscspunctureholesin soilat close

intem_alstolet moisturesoakit. Steelweighttrayfor increasedpenetrationStock_; tuber71-2435.

DETHATCHERloosensandflipsthatchandmattedleavestolawnsurfacefor east _(_kup.Twentyspringfineteeth_Usefultopreparebareareasfor

reseeding 40inch rearmount:Stocknumber71-24313.38 inchfrontmount:S_c_ 1L_ber71-2430t,.

SPRAYERSuse12-voltDCelectricmotorthatconnectstothetractorbatteryo_ther 12-v_[tsource,Includesboomsforautomaticsprayingwhenpulling,

andhandheldwandfor spotspraying,Wandhasadjustablespraypattern/Forapplying_erbicides,insecticides,fungicides,andliquidfertilizers.

71-2458 50 psi maximumpressurewith12 foot wand l_tk SPrays up t_25 feet withwarld,

71-24398 25psi maximumpressurewilh 10footwan,_ength Spraysup to _8feetwithwand

SNOWBLADEfor snowremovalonty.,14 inchhigh,42 inct_wide"bfadeclears38 inch palh_whenangledlefi or right.Raises,fowerswith sidelever..

Adjustableskids:replaceable,reversiblescraperbar. (Use,_ iirechains,wheelweights,o_,reardrawbarweight).Stocknumber71-24407.

SNOV',,q'HROWERhas40-inchswath.Drum-typeaugerh_ndlespowderyandwet/heavysno_. Mountseasilywithsimplepinarangement.Discharge

chuteadjuststo 210degreearcfromtractorseat.6-inct_diameterspoutdischargessnowt0 to ,_0ft..Liftcontrolledat lractorseal (Usewithtirechains,

wheelweights,orreardrawbarweight).StockNo 71-24072. ',

TIRECHAINSareheavyduty; closelyspacedextra-largecrosslinksgive smoothride,outstandingt[action.StockNo.71-24952..

WHEELWEIGHTSfor rearwheelsprovideneededtractionfor snowremovalordozingheavymaterials,In pairs_StockNo.71.24434(30Ib,.each)

TRACTORCABhasheavydutyvinylfabricovertubularsteelframe,ABSplastictop;clearplasticwindshieldoffers360 degreevisability.Hingedmetal

framedoorswitll catch,Keepsoperatorwarmanddry, Removevinylandwindshieldfor use assun protectorinsummer°StockNo_71-24171,.

Opliona]accessoriesfor tractorcab:tinted/temperedsolidsafelyglasswindshiedwithhandoperatedwiper(StockNo.7t-26168); 12-voltambercaution

lightfor mountingoncab top(StockNo 71-26t89).

TRACTORCOVERprotectstractorfromweather,Madeof Evolution3 fabric(water_repellenLextremelybrealhab]e,light weighLsoft,non-abrasive,

pliableinall temperatures,durable,stain-tear-punctureresistant,will not shrinkor stretch).,StockNo_71-24601.

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