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OWNERS
MANUAL

Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully

YT 16 TWIN
5 SPEED
YARD TRAC TOR

Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 US.A.

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears Yard
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 remedy, please contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co. Store°
They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper
tools to service or repair this unit.

MODEL
NUMBER __
SERIAL
NUMBER
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE DRAWBARo

Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will enable
you to assemble operate and maintain your Tractor properly_
Always observe the RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION".

YOU SHOULD
RECORD
BOTH MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEPIN A SAFEPLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,

L6M_TED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ELECTRUC START RIIDQNG EQUIPMENT

For one year" from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and
tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears
will repair"free of charge any defect in material or workmanship
in this electric start riding equipment.
This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s),
expendable and become worn during normal use.
This warranty

spark plug(s), air cleaner' and belt(s),

which are

does not cover:

tire replacement or' repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns,
stumps, or glass); and
repairs necessary because of operator abuse or' negligence, including the failure to maintain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and
riding equipment used for" commercial or' rental purposes.

FULL SO-_)AY

WARRAN3"Y

O_J BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves
defective in material or workmanship
and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge,
Sears will replace the battery at no charge.
WARRANTY
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED
STATES. This warranty
applies only while this
product is in use in the United States.
This warranty
state to state.

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, D/698-731A,

rights which vary from

Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLE OIF C@ T NTS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

..............

.................

OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

- TRACTOR

OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

= MOWER

......
.......

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

- MOWER

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

- TRACTOR

TROUBLE

REPAIR
=2"

SHOOTING

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PARTS ............................

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12
. ,15
21
24

ULES

FOR SAFE

1 Know the controls and how to stop qulckly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL
2, Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction or with°
out having read the owners manual.
3 Do not carry passengers. K_eep children and pets a safe distance away
4 Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts5 Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the
area being cut Don't let other interests distract you,
6 Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when
not in the drivers seat.
7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side
8. Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown
9 Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to
start the engine.
10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator s position,
11 Disengage power to mower stop the engine and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug s before c ean ng, making an adjustment or repairs,
12 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use,
13 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vebicle unattended. Disengage the power-take-off,
lower the attachments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key
14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than
15°); never across the face_ Refer to page 47_
15 Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes
]6. While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without
stopping.
17 Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure or at a speed which could cause a skid
18 Stay aler_ for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
19 Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways,
20 Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never
deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
object°
21, Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop
22 Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are
running Always keep clear of discharge chute.

OPERAT6@N

23_ Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
a. [Jseonly approved drawbar hitch points,
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. lid not turn sharply. Use care when backing,
d Use count_erweight or wheel weights when suggested in
the owner s manual°
24, Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
25, When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in operatiom
26, Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline contalners_
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to
a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
c Open doors if the eng ne is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Db not run the engine indoors,
27 Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in place.
28 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment 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,
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure°
30 To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine is
running
31 Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re=
moved Removal of such part could create a fire hazard,
32 Do not operate without
a muffler or tamper with the
exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could
create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if
necessary.
33 The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after strikiog a foreign object and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment,
,34. rOD 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 intervals.
36. Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in
p!ace.
37. Disengage power to mower before baeldng up. Do not mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area behind the mower,

PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS -- ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush
•
I
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may
have similar [aws_ Federal laws apply on federal lands, See your Authorized Service Center for spark arrester mufflers part numbers
106686X - LH Muffler Kit and 106687X - R.H Muffler Kit.

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ASSEMBLY
To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need:
VENT CAP

CUT
AWAY
VIEW

two 7/16"
wrench

w;enches, one 3/4" wrench and ohe 9/16"

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H_)AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE
DETERMINED FROM OPERATORIS POSITION WHILE
SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

BATTERY
TUBE

1. Remove Fastenersholding Tractor to skid_ Also remove
Batter,/, SteeringWheetand Bagof Parts_

BATTERY
CELL '

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD=
WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING
IMMEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY
IN CONTACT
WITH ELECTROLYTE.

FIGURE
1

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARGEDELECTROLVTE
ARE EXPLOSlVE.

AIR
INTAKE
DUCT

2. Fill and charge Battery (before installing). NOTE: SEE
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGED
WITH BATTERY,
a, Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells
(Fig, 1), NOTE= DO NOT OVERFILL.
OVERFILLING
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.
b. Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes. Add additional electrolyte if necessary° I_OTE: TIGHTEN VENT
CAPS SECU R ELY,
Co Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding three amperes
for about two and one half hours
d. Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding it
to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding
baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no
more foaming.
DO NOT SHORT

GRILL

FIGURE

BATTERY

TERMINALS.

BEFORE METAL
INSTALLING
BATTERY,WRISTREMOVE
BRACELETS,
WATCH
BANDS,
RINGS,
ETC. FROM
VOURPERSON.

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

3. Install Battery
a. Lift hood from rear sides (Fig. 2).
b, L_ft out Air Intake Duct.
c, Remove tape from Plastic Tray= Make sure Drain Tube
(Fig. 3) is fastened to Drain Hole in Battery Tray and
Battery Tray is positioned in hole of Battery Support.
d. Place Battery in Plastic Tray (Battery Terminals to front
of Tractor) (Fig. 3).
4_ Connect Battery Cables using: two Hex Bolts, two Flat
Washers, two Lockwashers and two Hex Nuts (shown full
size below) found in Bag of Parts,

,NUT

HEX
BOLTS

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS
POSITIVE
FROM
ACCIDENTAL
TERMINAL GROUNDING.
MUST BE CON-

BLAqK
(NEGATIVE)
CABLE

DRAIN TUB

FIGURE 3

.4-

a. Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+) Battery Terminal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex
Nut (Fig, 3)_ Tighten securely°
b. Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (-) Battery
Terminal with remaining Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Nut (Fioo 3). TJnhten _n_Hr_lv

5, InstallBattery
using:two Int=/E_xt,
Lockwashers,
two Wing

INT./EXT,
LOCKWASHER

Nuts (shown full size below) and

WING
NUT

WING NUT

INT./EXT.

ACCESS
DOOR
_INAL
GUARD

TERMINAL
ACCESS DGOR

BOLT

two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of
Parts,
a. LJsing the square hole on one side of the Battery Support
(Fig. 4) insert one Battery Bolt, head of Bolt down,
Fasten the Battery Bolt to the Terminal Guard using
Int,/Ext
Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig, 4.
b Assemble the remaining Battery Bolt to other side of
Battery Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with remaining }nt/Ext
Lockwasher and Wing Nut, Tighten
Wing Nuts securely by hand (Fig 4).
NOTE: USE TERMINAL
ACCESS DOORS (FIG. 4) FOR:
! Inspection for secure connedtions (tighten hardware),
2 Inspection for corrosion
3 Testing battery
4 Jumping (if required).
5 Charging (if required)

SUPPORT
FIGURE

STEERING

_HEX

WHEEL CAP

NUT
_ER

STEERING

WHEEL

WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP TERMINAL
ACCESS DOORS CLOSED.
DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER
PARALLEl
LiNK HAS BEEN RELEASED, SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION,
PAGE B_

6 Replace Air Intake Duct (Fig, 2},
7. Close Hood,
8_ Install Steering Wheel.
NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD°
a° Remove Hex Nut and Large Washer from Steering
Column (Fig, 5),
b, Position Steering Wheel over Steering Wheel Insert.
c, Secure Steering Wheel to Steering Column using Large
Washer and Hex Nut (Fig. 5),
d, Snap Steering Wheel Cap in place on Steering Wheel.
Steering Wheel Cap found in Bag of Parts,
9. To adjust seat position, swivel seat forward. Use 3/4"
wrench to loosen Seat Bolt and slide seat to desired position. Make sure seat sets straight on Seat Pan and tighten
Seat Bolt securely (Fig, 6).

SEAT

BOLT

/
FUEL
TANK
CAP

.5-

PAN

Capacity is 3 p_nts. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick
assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times
when engine is operating.
2. Fill Fuel Tank (Fig. 6), Use fresh clean, unleaded automotive gasoline, (Leaded " Regular " grade gasoline
"
is an
acceptable substitute,
but will increase carbon and lead
oxide deposits and reduce valve _ife). Capacity is 3 - 1/2
gallons,
WARNING:
DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR METHANOL.
These type fuels react with water content in the fuel
and tend to form strong acids which can corrode metal
parts and harm rubber and plastics
ENGINE
FIGURE 7

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILLER NECK, OO NOT OVERFILL.
WIPE
OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO
NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE
NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.

3. Reduce Tire pressure to 14 PSi in front and 12 PSI in rear
Tires. (Tires were overinflated for shipping purposes)
4. Remove bands from Mower Parallel Link (Fig. 1J).

TARTBNG

THE
/
LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE |
YOUR TRACTOR
IN A LARGE, OPEN
AREA,

UGHT
CHOKE
THROTTLE

IGNITION
KEY

CONTROL

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK
SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING
OF THE TRACTOR
ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH OR THE
TRACTOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER

IMMEDIATELY
REPLACE
SWITCHES
THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES.

DISENGAGED"
pOSITION

PARKING
BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT
CONTROLLEVER

FIGURE g

RECOMMENDED

with oil. Check Engine
ground. Wipe Dipstick
a few seconds, remove
It
tt
add Oil until
FULL

SAE VISCOSITY

GRADES

l/lllllllllll_0 o

32 °

Clutch

Push Clutch-Brake

Pedal fully

3. Place Gear Shift
tion (Fig. 9).

I]NSTltAL SI RVDCE
I. This engine has been shipped filled
Oil Level with Tractor on level
(Fig_ 7 clean, push it in tight for
and read Oil Level. If necessary,
mark is reached.

Place Attachment
position (Fig. 9)_

60 °

80 °

Lever

"DISENGAGED"

into brake position

(Fig_ 8)_

Control Lever "m " N " neutral, start posi-

Pull Choke out (Fig. 9),

5_ Move Throttle

Control to middle position (Fig. 9).

6_ Turn Ignition Key to "START H position until Engine starts
(Fig. g). NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER
MINUTE
If engine does not start after several attempts,
move Throttle Control to "F" (fast) position, wait a few
minutes and try again.
The first time you start the engine, it will take extra cranking time to move fuet from tank to the engine=
NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW
MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR
OR ATTACHMENT.

100 °

TEMPERATURE
RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL
7_ When restarting a warm engine, move Throttle Control midway between ]'S" (slow) and "F" (fast) position= Choke
CHANGE. ALL OILS MU_
MEET A.PJ. SERVICE CLA_
may not have to be used.
SIFICATION SD, SE, OR SF.
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STOPPBNG

PERATDO

YOUR

TI ACTOn

1 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal into futl "BRAKE"

BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR,
INSTALL
MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER
PARALLEL LINK (FIG. 11),

2 Place
lease
brake
WILL

C UTDO

3 Move Shift Control Lever to "NEUTRAL"

Keep aH shields

2. Before leaving operatorts
position:
a Shift transmission
to neutral
b
c
d
e

Wait for all movement

Keep

Always
clothing

people

to stop before

servicing

and pets a safe distance

away

wear substantia_
footwear
and avoid
that could get caught in moving parts

Brake°

6 Turn Ignition

Lever in "DISENGAGED"

posi-

from

UNAUTHORIZED
LEAVING TRAC-

machine.

loose

fitting

For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Sh ft Contro
Lever to N neutral posit=on (Fig. 9). NOTE: DO NOT TOW
YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN SIX MILES PER HOUR.

GPE ATIO

I With engine running
and warm,
place
Throttle
Control midIi
If
ii
II
. .
way between S (_low) and F (fast) position

Release Clutch-Brake

If ground travel _s too slow, move Throttle Control to
"F" (fast) position or press Clutch-Brake Pedal and shift
to a different gear

TRACTOR

2 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly (Fig, 8), Move Gear
Shift Control Lever to desired gear {Fig, 9),
Pedal SLOWLY

Key to "OFF" position,

TOR
TO KEY
PREVENT
REMOVE
WHEN
USE,

machine,

TRACTOR

Clutch

position,

B= Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position°

Depress Clutch/Brake
Peda{ and set Parking
Disengage Attachment
Lever
Shut off engine
Remove {gn{t_on Key.

Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED"
position and repressure from Clutch-Brake. Pedal should remain in
position. NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE
HOLD TRACTOR SECURE,

4. P}ace Attachment
tion,

in place

position,

Hi]ILL

1 Choose the Lowest gear BEFORE
hills+

to start movement.

starting

up or down

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WITH
SLOPES GREATER
THAN
15°,
AND DO NOT DRIVE
ACROSS ANY
SLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 47,

NOTE: BRING TRACTOR
TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE
SHIFTING
GEARS.
ALWAYS
SELECT
A
GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TERRAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT
BEING USED

2, AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,,
a_ If slowing is necessary, move" Thrott]e Control
to middle position_

Lever

LEAVE ENOUGH
ROOM WHEN STOPPING
AND
STARTING
TO ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DDWNHILL AS
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL
MOVES
THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION,

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART
WHILE
TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED
ATTACHMENT
IS RUNNING.

b_ If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake
Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking
Brake,
c, To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st gear
and that you have allowed room to roll slightly downhillo Disengage Parking Brake and release Clutch-Brake
Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT
THE
DISCHARGE
GUARD
IN
PLACE,

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER
(PAGE 28) IS
AVAILABLE
AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR
TRACTOR,
CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
IN YOUR
AREA

3 Make all turns slowly=

-7-

........

STARTBNG YOUR
A LGW BATTERY

NEGATIVE
(BLACK
CABLE)
TERMINAL

TRACTOR

WSTH

If your Battery is too low to start the engine, it should be
recharged • If "Jumper Cables" a re used for emergency sta rti ng
follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM,
THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.

LEAD-ACID
8ATTER,ES
GENERATE
E×--!

PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS. FLAME.
AND
SMOKING
MATERIALS
AWAY

|
|

FROM
BATTERIES.
ALWAYS
WEAR
EYE
!/
AROUND BATTERIES°

PROTECTION

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminals of each battery (taking care not to short against
chassis) (Fig. 10).

POSITIVE
(RED CABLE)
TERMINAL

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery_
3. Connect the other end of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK
ol good CHASS)S GROUND on tractor (away from Gas
Tank or Battery).

FIGURE 10

Disconnect cables in reverse order:
a_ Engine B)ock or chassisof tractor.
b. Negative terminal of fully charged battery.
c. Positive terminals°

_OWER
AND I_$_aVE {_IELT
gN STALLAT_@N
Your tractor has been shipped with the Mower Parallel Link
banded to the frame_ Remove bands and lower Mower Parallel
Link (Fig. 11).

_OWER

FIGURE

O{_

Your 44" Mower installs without the use of tools, Raise Lif_
Lever (Fig_ 12) to its highest position, Turn Depth Adjustment
Knob to lowest position (Fig. 19).

MOWER
PARALLEL
LINK
11

1. Install Rear Hinge Pin through Mower Lift Brackets and
Parallel Link (Fig 13L Secure with Retainer' Spring.
LIFT
LEVER

SPRING
RETAINER
CLUTCH

FIGURE 12

INSTALLATB

- 8-

2r Install Clutch Rod in Clutch
Retainer Spring

Lever (Fig° I3}

Secure with
CLUTCH

3. Move Lift Lever /Fig 15) forward
Arms. Slide Trunnions through Lift
cure with Retainer Springs (Fig t3).
4

to }ower Suspension
Bracket holes and se-

\ROD

Roll Belt over Mower Drive Pulley Make sule Belt is inside
Belt Guides (Fig. 1;4) See Belt Drive Schematic Decal on
Mower Housing

ARM

\ /f /OLUTCR
LEVER
,.,

.. RETA,NER SPRING \

_
-\--\--./--

_/"

"-SRETAINER
/

SPRING

5. Use Lift Lever (Fig. 15) to raise mower
NOTE: SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT,
6, Turn Depth Adjustment
dle of it's travel

BELOW

Knob clockwise

(/_)

to the mid-

At J]U $TMI I T
FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS,
OR MAINTENANCE:

RETAINER
SPRING

INSPECTION

BRACKET

HINGE
PIN

FIGURE 13

PUSH TRACTOR
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY
INTO BRAKE POSITION. MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO
"N" NEUTRAL POSITION_ PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "ENGAGED"
POSITION.
PLACE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
IN "DISENGAGED"
POSITION.
SHUT
OFF THE ENGINE. MAKE ABSOLUTELY
SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING
PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY
STOPPED,
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP WIRE
AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT
INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.,

NOTE: BEFORE CHECKING THE SIDE TO SIDE AND
FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENTS,
PAGES g AND 10, BE
SURE PRESSURE IN FRONT TIRES IS 14 PSI AND PRESSURE IN REAR TIRES IS 12 PSI. IF TIRES ARE OVER OR
UNDER INFLATED
YOUWILL
NOT PROPERLY ADJUST
YOUR MOWER

LEVEL

FRO

SUDIE

FIGURE

$1 31E

1_ Park tractor on level surface Depress Lift Lever Plunger
and use Lift Lever to raise mower to maximum cutting
height=

LIFT LEVER

2, Measure height of Flange to revel surface at front of mower
Distance "A ='should be the same (Fig 15)
PLUNGE_
L_FvTE
R

SIDE-TO-SIDE
ADJUSTMENT

FLANGE

__AFLANGE

- 9-

FIGURE

•
ii A ii
.
If distance
needs to.....be changed, snap out Access
Hole ,
Cover on L.H. side above Footrest= Use 9/16 II wrench on
Nuts "B" and "C" at Side-To-Side Adjustment Trunnion
(Fig. 16L

4. To raise left side of mower, loosen Nut "B" and tighten
Nut "C'.
5_

SIDE-TO=SIDE

To lower left side of mower, loosen Nut "C" and tighten
Nut _=B"_
NOTE: ONE ROTATION
OF ADJUSTMENT
NUTS IS
EQUIVALENT
TO APPROXIMATELY
3/16" HEIGHT
CHANGE.

NUT"B"

6. BesureallNutsaresecurelytightened.
NOTE:SEE
MOWER ADJUSTMENT,
BELOW,

FIGURE 16

ADJUST
MOWER
TO REAR
1.

f
FLANGE

FROM

FRONT-TO-REAR,

FRO JT

To obtain the best cutting results, your Mower Housing
should be adjusted so the Front and Rear Flange distance
"D" (Fig, 17) is 5/16" lower in front when the mower is
positioned in the highest cutting position.
NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE lID" FROM SURFACE TO
RIGHT REAR FLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE
"D'ON
RIGHT FRONT FLANGE,

2 To raise rear of mower, loosen Nut "E _ on both Rear Suspension Arms. Sclew both Nuts "F" up EQUAL NUMBER
OF TURNS (Fig 18)

FIGURE

3_ When distance "D" is 5/16"
en Not II E II .

lower at front than rear, tight-

4 To lower rear of mower, loosen Nut "F" on both Rear'
Suspension Arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig
16)

NUT

5, When distance hD" is 5/16" lower at front than rear, retighten Nuts "E',
NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING
REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY
SO MOWER
WILL STAY LEVEL

"E'_

NUT "F"

/
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment for mower height is made with the Depth Adjusta:
ment Knob• Raise Mower cutting height by turning Depth
Adjustment
Knob clockwise ( _
}, Lower Mower cutting
height by turning Depth Adjustment Knob counterclockwise
(f_) (Fig, 19),

FIGURE 18

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIGURE

- 10 -

OPERATION

- I OWER

TION"
CAREFULLY
ING YOUR
READ
THE MOWER
"RULES

ATTACHMENT
"ENGAGED"

BEFORE

2, Push

tractor

Clutch

Clutch-Brake

Lever

Pedal

LEVER
LIFT

LEVER

OPERAT-

FOR SAFEOPERA"

THE MOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM
FRONT TO REAR AND LEVELED FROM SIDETOSIDE
BEFORE OPERATING. THIS IS NECESSARY FOR LEVEL
AND EFFICIENT MOWING REFER TO PAGES9&
10
1 Place Attachment
position (Fig 20)

CLUTCH
POSITION

fully

Place Gear Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL"

ATTACHMENT
"DISENGAGED"

CLUTCH
LEVER
POSITION
POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

into brake

position

posltlon

DEPTH
KNOB

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: TRACTOR MUST BE IN NEUTRAL AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IN "DISENGAGED"
POSITION
BEFORE TRACTOR WILL START
4 Start tractor and set engine speed to about 1/3 to I/2 throttle before engaging mower After mower _s "ENGAGED"
and you have started forward travel, set to FULLTHROTTLE
NOTE:
"ENGAGE"
OR "DISENGAGE I' ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY

DISCHARGE
GUARD

FIGURE 20
NEVER SITTING
"ENGAGE"ON MOWER
WHEN
TRACTOR EXCEPT
SEAT

NOTE: ALWAYS MOW WITH THROTTLE
CONTROL IN
"FAST"
POSITION. THIS RESULTS IN BETTER GRASS
CUT, BETTER ENGINE COOLING, AND BETTER FUEL
ECONOMY

5 Use Lift Lever" to lower mower into cutting position Start
mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as conditions will permit Average cutting height is approximately
2 .. 1/2 to 2 - 3/4 inches Height of cut can be adjusted by
means of the Depth Adjustment Knob (Fig 20), Moving
the Knob clockwise (/'_&)
raises the mower (Fig 19)
Moving the Knob counterclockwise (_)
lowers the mower,

FIGURE 2i
6

Drive so that cllppings
are discharged onto the area that has
been cut
Have the cut area to the right of the machine
This will result in a more even distribution
of clippings
and
more uniform
cutting
When mowing
large areas (Fig 21)
start by turning
to the right so that the clippings
wtl be
discharged
away from shrubs, fences, driveways,
etc After
two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making
left hand turns until finished
If grass is extremely
tall, it
should be mowed twice
The first time cut re[atively
high,
The second time to the desired height, The left hand side
of mower should be used for trimming,
Use the Runner on
the right hand
an inch outside

I I_II =IIII

side as guide; the blade
the runnel" (Fig, 22)

IIIIIIIIH I IIIII

cuts

approximately

GUAIR#

_/_

Your mower has a flip-up Discharge Guard (Fig, 22) fo! door
or gate clearance when held in raised position

DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIGURE 22

MAKE
SURE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED"
POSITION
AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE
RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLECTOR), NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE GUARD IN OPERATING POSITION

-11-

1 When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade balance and the blade should be checked for proper balance
before reinstallation on mower_ Unbalanced or bent blade
will cause excessive vibration when running, and eventual
damage to mower or engine, Replace bent, damaged or unbalanced blades=
ASSEMBLY

To cbeck 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.
24). NOTE: CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL IF
BLADE IS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD
REMAIN IN POSITION SHOWN IN FIG, 24. IF EITHER
END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS
NOT BALANCED AND MUST BE REPLACED

FLAPJGES

WASHE
LOCKWASHER
HEN

BOLT

GR_ S'_*'-"_

FIGURE 23

To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that
before the start of each mowing season, the old blades be
discarded and replaced with new blades. Mower blades can
be purchased at any Sears Service Center/Departments
and
most Sears Retail Stores

DAnLY

MAgNTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure. K_ep blades sharp. Observe al! safety precautions Keep mower well lubricated (refer to page 22).

CENTER
HOLE

Cn-EAI SNG

MOWER

BLADE

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE
FORE CLEANING.

BETO

FIGURE 24
Water pressure from a garden hose will remove fresh clippings
from underside of mower_ Clean mower after each mowing_

MABNTENANCE

= MOWER
BLADE

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS,
OR MAINTENANCE:

Raise Mower to highest position

PUSH TRACTOR
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY
INTO BRAKE POSITION_
PLACE
PARKING
BRAKE
IN
"ENGAGED"
POSITION.
MOVE GEAR
SHIFT
LEVER
TO "NEUTRAL"
POSITION. PLACE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
LEVER IN "DISENGAGED"
POSITION,
TURN IGNITION
KEY TO "OFF"
POSITION, MAKE ABSOLUTELY
SURE THE
BLADES
AND
ALL
MOVING
PARTS
HAVE
COMPLETELY
STOPPED.
REMOVE
THE IGNITION
KEY, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP WIRE
AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT
INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING_

8LADE

REPLACEMENT

INSPECTION
to permit access to Blades_

1 Remove Bolt, Loci
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