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Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...ade adapter s spark plug s air cleaner and belt s which are expendable and become worn during normal use This warranty 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 main tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner s...

Page 3: ...near roadways 25 When using any attachments never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve hicle 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...

Page 4: ...ceeding 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 contain er Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY RE MOVE METAL BRACELETS WRIST WATCH BANDS RINGS ETC F...

Page 5: ...ection for corrosion 3 Testing battery 4 Jumping if required 5 Charging if required BOLT SUPPORT FIGURE 4 _ STEERING WHEEL CAP _HEX NUT _ER WHEN NOT IN USE KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER PARALLEl LiNK HAS BEEN RELEAS ED SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT IN STALLATION PAGE B_ 6 Replace Air Intake Duct Fig 2 7 Close Hood 8_ Install Steering Wheel NOTE POSITION FRONT WHEELS ...

Page 6: ...TORE 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 J AREA NOTE THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHME...

Page 7: ... IS AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR TRACTOR CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA STOPPBNG YOUR TI ACTOn 1 Push Clutch Brake Pedal into futl BRAKE position 2 Place Parking Brake Lever in ENGAGED position and re lease pressure from Clutch Brake Pedal should remain in brake position NOTE MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE 3 Move Shift Control Lever to NEUTRAL position 4 P ace A...

Page 8: ...0 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 4 Disconnect cables in reverse order a_ Engine B ock or chassisof tractor b Negative terminal of fully charged battery c Positive terminals MOWER PARALLEL LINK FIGURE 11 LIFT LEVER RETAINER SPR...

Page 9: ...TION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY DISCON NECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL START ING 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 PRES SURE IN REA...

Page 10: ...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 To raise rear of mower loosen Nut E _ on both Rear Sus pension Arms Sclew both Nuts F up EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS Fig 18 3_ When distance D is 5 16 lower at front than rear tight II II en Not E 4 To lower rear of mower loosen...

Page 11: ...f the Depth Adjustment Knob Fig 20 Moving the Knob clockwise _ raises the mower Fig 19 Moving the Knob counterclockwise _ lowers the mower 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 righ...

Page 12: ...N IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSI TION MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED RE MOVE THE IGNITION KEY DISCON NECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING_ 8LADE CARE DAnLY MAgNTENANCE Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retain er springs are secure K_ep blades sharp Obs...

Page 13: ...ulley Fig 27 6 Slide belt from under spring 7 To replace Mower Drive Belt reverse above procedure Make sure Drive Belt is ins de Engine Pulley Belt Guides TO REPLACE mOWER BELT 1 Remove mower from Tractor See page 14 _ 2 Remove Mower Drive Belt See above 3 Pull Belt towards rear of Mower at Tensioning Pulley Place a block between Tension Bracket and Spring Bracket Roll Belt off Tensioning Pulley F...

Page 14: ...on Use Lift Lever to lower mower to its west position 3 Remove Retainer Spring from Clutch Rod pull Clutch Rod out of Clutch Lever 4 50 6 7 Pull Retainer Springs out of Rear Suspension Trunnions_ Remove Rear Suspension Trunnions from Lift Brackets Fig 31 Pull Retainer Spring out of Rear Hinge Pin Remove Rear Hinge Pin Fig 31L Pull Retainer Spring out of Front Hinge Pin Remove Front Hinge Pin Fig 3...

Page 15: ...ift motor connected it will show a discharge when being operated A DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION AD JUSTMENT OR REPAIR EXCEPT CAR BURETOR DISCHARGING _ DCAMPERES i _ D Q r l o 15 10 5 0 5 CHARGING o D lo 15 AMMETER FIGURE 33 FORS N R8 1 CHANGE ENGINE OIL Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate break in residue which migh...

Page 16: ...h a wire brush compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt chaff stubborn dried gum and fibers 3_ 4 CHANGE ENGINE OIL The best time to drain Engine Oil is at the end of a day s operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended in the hot Oil See oil chart page 6 CLEAN FRONT GRILL The front GrilJ Fig 2 must allow free flow of air to pre vent engine damage from overheating a Brush off ...

Page 17: ...d create a fire hazard Inspect periodi cally and replace if necessary If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly remove every B0 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IF USING COM t PRESSED AIR_ CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS a I AIR GUIDE COVER BOTI SIDES MUFFLER GUIDE COVER MUFFLER FIGURE 39 ozo FEELER _ _ GAUGE FIGURE 40 1o REPLACE SPARK PLUGS...

Page 18: ...rn Mixture Screw counterclockwise f_ _ 1 2 turn h Move Throttle Control to FAST If engine hesitates or dies turn Mixture Screw 1 4 turn counterc ockwise f k until engine will accelerate as Throttle Control ii H It I_ _smoved from SLOW to FAST REPLACE TRACTOR MOTION DRIVE BELT The tractor Drive Belt may be replaced without tools_ Park the tractor on level area Engage Parking Brake NOTE BELT INSTALL...

Page 19: ...TOR REQUIRES MORE THAN SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED NOTE WHEN ADJUSTING BRAKES DO NOT MOVE 12 POINT BOLT NOTE A 5 64 INCH ALLEN SET SCREW WRENCH IS REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE BRAKE a To adjust tighten Set Screw clockwise _ until Disc Brake can not be moved by hand Now loosen Set Screw by turning counterclockwise k _k 1 2 turn NOTE PARKING BRAKE MUST BE DISENGA...

Page 20: ...in axle groove Replace Hub Cap e Removing rear wheel for tire repair Block up rear axle securely Remove Hub Cap Klip Ring and Washers Repair tire and reassemble Replace Tire Washers Klip Ring and Hub Cap 7_ S WHEN MOUNTING TIRES UNLESS I BEADS ARE SEATED OVERINFLATION CAN CAUSE A FATAL EXPLOSION FINISH Keep tractor finish and seat free of gasoline oil_ insect chemicals or battery electrolyte Prote...

Page 21: ...EATS Dirty Air Screen Clean Air Screen Fig 36 Low oil level Add or change oil page 15 Dirty Engine Clean Cylinder Fins Air Screen and Muffler area Partially plugged Muffler Remove and clean Muffler Fig 39 Improper Carburetor adjustment Adjust Carburetor page 18 NO LIGHTS No Headlight with Light Swttch m ON position Check Wire Connections and Switch Replace Light Bulbs and engine running WON T CHAR...

Page 22: ... parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THE PART NUMBER THE PART DESCRIP _ION THE MODEL NUMBER THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu tion Center for expedite...

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