Page 1: ...d Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 12 0 HP OHV ELECTRmC START 38 MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR oAssembay Operation Customer ResponsibiUitDes o Service and Adjustment Repair Parts i III I I I IH IIH H I l Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A H i 1 1 H ...
Page 2: ...owly and gradualfy downhill ifpossible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if awheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not tryto stabilize the machine by putting your foot onthe ground o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes i11 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can ...
Page 3: ...unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any _ tf a spark arrester Jsused it should be maintained n 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 laws Federal laws apply on federal land A spark arr...
Page 4: ...ng Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 16 Air Screen 16 Cooling Fins Engine 17 Oil Change 16 OilLevel 12 16 Oil Type 16 Preparation 12 Repair Parts 46 49 Starting 13 Storage 24 F Filter Air Filter 16 Fuel 17 Fuel Type 12 Storage 24 Fuse 22 H Hood Removal Installation 22 L Leveling Mower Deck 18 19 Lubrication Chart 14 M Mower Adjustment Front to Back 19 Adjustment Side4o Side 18 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade...
Page 5: ...ure soak in Steel weight tray for increased penetration MULCH RAKE DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tine teeth Usefultopreparebare areasforseeding Availableforfront or rear mounting SPRAYERS use 12 vott DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12 volt source Includes booms for automatic spraying when pul...
Page 6: ...2 13 x 1 1 Lock Washer 112 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga iiii1 111 inlnlinl I i 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 114 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga_ Parts packed separately in carton Seat Battery acid Steering Wheel Owner s Manual u nu i Battery Steering Boot Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter I teering Wheel Insert Steering Bushing _ 2...
Page 7: ...bushing over the steering shaft Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely o Position steering boot over steering shaft_ Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push down to secure o Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointi...
Page 8: ...rred in handling o Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid 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 Follow instructions on how to install battery CUT AWAY VIEW VENT CAP BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat befo...
Page 9: ...ERMINAL FIG 4 BATTERY VENT CAPS FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECK IST Al assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comforta...
Page 10: ...tors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHTSWlTGH Turnsthe headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE L...
Page 11: ...etely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 7 Always operate engine at full throttle o Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower per formance_ TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 6 The direction and speed of movement is controlled byt...
Page 12: ...essary move throttle control lever to slower position BEFORE STARTING THE ENGUNE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL o The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with unit on level ground o Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean replace and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark...
Page 13: ...e _roperly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING m the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner See Fig 8 The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area t...
Page 14: ...in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractoL All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and hel...
Page 15: ...d flat washer in exact order as shown o Tighten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbsotorque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8HEAT TREATED _ _ MANDREL _ _ EDGE UP 4 FLATWASHER _ _ OCKWAS ER HEX BOLT GRADE 8 A GP ADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 11 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibra...
Page 16: ...iscosityoils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and afte...
Page 17: ...manual _ Remove screws securing air cleaner body and re move Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of d rt AIR CLEANER COVER SCREW _ _ BLOWER HOUSING SCREW SCREWS J COOLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKETS BREATHER TUBE SPARK PLUG CARBURETOR TUBE MUFFLER FIG 15 SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Sparkplug type...
Page 18: ...ch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arrns Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO...
Page 19: ...west height of cut position See q O ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in Operation section of this manual o On both sides of tractor loosen but do not remove the fasteners securing the adjustable pivot brackets to frame Both brackets must be loose enough to move freely o Pull down firmly on suspension arm to remove any slack in pivot bracket and hold while tightening rear fastener first to secure Tighte...
Page 20: ...lt keeper Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler o Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of t ractorand remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new bett by reversing above procedure_ IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS FIG 22 TO ADJUS...
Page 21: ...TART ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 26 i _ CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener i _ ateexplosivegases Keepsparks flame _ and smoking materials away from bat i _ teries Always wear eye protection If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged ff jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND...
Page 22: ...To reinstall slide hood pivot brackets into slots in frame Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood _ FUSE _ HOLDER FtGo27 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood Pull bulb hotder out of the hole in the backside of the grill o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood HOOD ___ HEADLIGHT O EOTOR FIG 28 INTERLOCKS AND RELA...
Page 23: ...hen turn out countercloclwvise t turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm forfive minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position With throttle control lever in FAST position turn high speed mixture screw in clockwise_ until engine begins todiethen turn out counterclockwise untilengine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between th...
Page 24: ...ENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the...
Page 25: ...part s 1 Fi i fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact a Sears Service CentedDepartmenl 10 Contact a Sears Service CentedDepartment t CIean replace ai...
Page 26: ... Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery celt e 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator CORRECTION 1 Checkwittng switches and connections ff not corrected contact a Sears Service Center Department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Replace blade mandre...
