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Page 1: ...bly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER t 800 659_5917 i ...

Page 2: ...es or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel 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 o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Chil...

Page 3: ... 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 laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LI...

Page 4: ...ooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Fiffers Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 9 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front4o Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacement 16 C...

Page 5: ... you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater tightdrumholdsupto390Ibs ofweight Rounded edg...

Page 6: ...ers 10 _ 2 Washers 2 Weld Nuts 10 _ I RJ 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge ix ut O 2 Washers __ 9 32 x 5 8 x16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Manual Steering Boot Parts Bag 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Washers 318 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge _ok Assemblys Slope Sheet 2 Gauge Wheels Q 2 Center ...

Page 7: ...hey are pointing straight forward o Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft extem stono Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter o Assemble large flat washer and 3 8 24 tocknut and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT C...

Page 8: ...ice and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll Assemble adjustment bolt lock washer and flat w...

Page 9: ...TCH WASHER HOOK POINTS DOWN LOCK WASHER WASHER __ _SCREW HOOK WELD NUT FIG 6 MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD LATCH HOOKS FIG 7 CHECKL IS T BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REWEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in car...

Page 10: ...SE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...MENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for dectutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEAR SHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the ...

Page 12: ...anding idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle_ Operating engine at less ...

Page 13: ...VEL See Fig 17 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filed with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Unthread and remove oif fill cap dipstick wipe oil off Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do net thread the cap onto the tube Remove and read oil Ievel if necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is re...

Page 14: ...re even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting_ When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns ur_til finished See Fig 11 _ If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce toad and possible fire hazard from dried clip p...

Page 15: ...ll Io 35 It qbs maximum Do not ovedighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustm...

Page 16: ... stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Re place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 13 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to btades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble h...

Page 17: ...t used for 50 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 15 and 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG o Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will ...

Page 18: ...cartridge to dis lodge dirt_ Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this wilt damage the cartridge Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge ReassembLe air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely _ To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other external surfaces of the engin...

Page 19: ...t the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation t OIL FILTER IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 18 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections_ Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arro...

Page 20: ...lutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring_ Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o 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 arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER ...

Page 21: ...STMENT lS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE TO obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adiusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge o...

Page 22: ... clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep et_s Puli belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley_ Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor is equipped with an adj...

Page 23: ...round batteries TRANSAXLE FIGo 28 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor tf damage has occurred to affect the ...

Page 24: ...RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 31 Raise hood_ Unsnap headlight wire connectoL Stand in...

Page 25: ...me adjustment within the limits allowed bythe cap Do not attempt to remove the iimiter cap The Iimiter cap can not be removed without breaking the adjusting needle o Be sure you have a ctean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N positio...

Page 26: ...EVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL 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 tankr St...

Page 27: ...l with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 Contact an authorized service center department 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Depress c_utch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or rep ace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an authorized service centeddepa...

Page 28: ...urned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad batterycelt s 2 Poop cable conr_ections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections if not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten b ...

Page 29: ...M LIGHTS OFF BROWN __ BLACK HEADLIGHTS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION OFF RUN LIGHT RUN START CIRCUIT MAKE G M L NONE B L A Y B L NONE B L S NONE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM f THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED ...

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