Страница 1: ... And instructions Before Operating This Equipment LT 12 PIP ELECTRIC START 4 SPEED 38 WER LAWN TRACTOR o Assembly o Operation e MaMtenance o Repair and Adjustment o Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A i i 11 i i i i i iii i i iii i1 i iiii ...
Страница 2: ...owing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them_ Never delib erately runtractor or mower into or over any foreign objects 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 23 Use care when pulling loads or us...
Страница 3: ...DING EQUIPMENT For one year from date of purchase when this riding equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up accor_ ding to the operating and maintenance instruction 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 spark plug s air cleaner and belt s which are ex...
Страница 4: ... Sharpening 14 7 Brake Adjustment t4 17 Engine Off 16 23 Fuel Filter 18 t 5 Lubrication Chart 24 Spark Plug 18 t 9 Tire Care 14 22 Mower Adjustment Front to Rear 23 21 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Blade Sharpening 14 t4 Blade Replacement 14 14 Cutting Level 12 14 stallation 21 Operation 1 t Removal 20 Muffler t 7 Spark Arrester 2 0 Oil Cold Weather Conditions 15 Engine 16 Storage 23 Operation 9 12 O...
Страница 5: ...r steer ing shaft 9 With front wheels pointed straight ahead place steering wheel on steering wheel adapter Bars of steering wheel should point straight across tractor I O Place 2 4 diameter washer on upper steering shaft and install a I 2 locknuZ washer and Iocknut found in bag of part_ Tighten securely 1 1_ Snap insert into steering wheel Remove plastic on tractor hood Raise attachment rift hand...
Страница 6: ... 4 t2 Lockwasher I 4 Q 2 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 2 Hex Nut 1 4 20 L L_ 1 Flex Bolt 1 2 13 x 1 p 1 Shoulder bolt 5 16 _ 18 E UPPER s ililllliltlilillltiiil SHAFT j 2 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 i STEER N_ 1 0 t WHEEL ___ff 21 4 Ota Washer 1 Lockwasher 1 2 12 Hex Locknut 3 8 16 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gad tl LocknuL 1 2 20 6 ...
Страница 7: ...leakage to make sure that no damage has occured in handling Neutralize excess battery 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 ad dition of more soda causes no more foaming tt is recommended that the battery be charg ed before use Use a 12 volt battery charger Charge battery at ...
Страница 8: ...ive bat tery terminal with hex bolt flat washer tockwasher and hex nut shown full size on pg 6 found in bag of parts Tighten securely with two 7 16 wrenches Fig 4 d Connect BLACK ground cable to negative bat_ tery terminal with remaining hex bolt flat washer tockwasher and hex nut shown full size on pg 6 found in bag of parts Tighten secure ly Fig 4 e To prevent corrosion apply grease to the bat t...
Страница 9: ...the height adjustment knob to adjust the mower height With the attachment lift lever in the up position turn knob clockwise _ to raise cutting height and counterclockwise J _ to lower cutting height GEARSHIFT Press the clutch brake pedal down firmly and move gear shift lever to desired speed IGNITION Place key in ignition and turn to the right to start The switch spring returns from the start posi...
Страница 10: ...oil For cold weather operation see chart page 161 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 nil lllli lU 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 CAUTION EXPERIENCE INDICATES THA ALCOHO...
Страница 11: ...that can be thrown by blades 5 Do not mow when children and others are around 6 Never carry children or passengers 7 Always look behind machine before backing 8 Do not mow where machine can tip or slip 9 If machine stops going uphifl stop blades and back slowly down 1O Be sure blades and engine have stopped before plac ing hands or feet near the blades I 1 Remove key when leaving machine iii u i r...
Страница 12: ...es driveways etc After two or three rounds mow in the op posite direction making teft hand turns unzit finished e tf grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice The first time cut relatively high the se cond time to the desired height f The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming g See Speed Selection Chart h Do not mow tall dry brown grass over 6 in ches tall It is a fire hazard ...
Страница 13: ...ELY 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 ACCI DENTAL STARTING BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS_ SERWCE RECORD Enter Date Maintenance Performed SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY Fill in dates as you complete regul...
Страница 14: ... c Avoid stumps stones deep ruts and other hazards that may cause t e damage d Removing wheel for tire repair Fig 2 1 Block up axle securely 2 Remove hub cap klip ring and washer to allow wheel removal 3 Repair tire and reassemble Replace washers and snap klip ring securely in axle groove Replace hub cap_ 3 Blade Care For best results mower blades must be kept sharp The blades can be sharpened wit...
Страница 15: ... c Keep battery bolts tight d Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open e o Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour if necessary Clean Battery and Terminals Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the battery to leak power and hinders the opera tion of the charger LEAD ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES KEEP SPARKS FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS SHI...
Страница 16: ...ueeze dry_ Wipe foam with a light coat of engine oil Do not saturate squeeze in rag or towel to remove excess oil co Remove two nuts from top of cartridge d Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner body carefully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor e Clean cartridge by gently tapping on flat surface ff very dirty replace cartridge_ f Reassemble air cleaner NOTE Nuts holding a cleaner cartridge ...
Страница 17: ...edure 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 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 tak ing care not to short ...
Страница 18: ...five minutes Make final adjustment with engine running and Gear Shift lever in NEUTRAL position With throttle control lever in FAST position turnnhigh speed mixture screw clockwise f _ until engine runs rough then turn counterclockwise _ _ _ turn With throttle control lever in SL O W position turn idle mixture screw counterclockwise _ _ until engine runs rough and then turn clockwise _ until engin...
Страница 19: ... b Remove two retainer springs from belt guide bracket below transaxle pulley_ Remove bracket Fig 22 c Swing belt guides away from belt toward rear of tractor Fig 22 d Roll belt over top of transaxte pulley e Roll belt over engine pulley and off idler Fig 23 f Release parking brake Pull belt as far as possi ble over top of clutch pulley g Reset parking brake_ Pull belt over top of clutch pulley Fi...
Страница 20: ...ve Belt Removal through step c HEAOLIGHT CONNECTION b Remove retainer spring from clutch rod pull clutch rod out of clutch bracket Fig 27 c Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trun nions Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets Fig 27 d Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pin Remove rear hinge pin Fig_ 27 FIGURE26 _ k RH SUSPENSION RETAINER ARM RETAINER SPRING t SPRINGS REAR...
Страница 21: ...t guides Fig 29 See belt drive schematic decal on mower housing g Use Attachment lift lever Fig 28 to raise mower h Turn height adjustment knob clockwise F _ to the middle of its travel or to desired cut height Fig 29 _ 22 Mower Drive Belt Removal NOTE MOWER BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL a Place attachment clutch lever in Dise...
Страница 22: ...haft assembly and install bolt nut the D shaped washers d Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D shaped washers flat side down LIFT LEVER_ PLUNGER _ 1_ LIFT LEVER BOTTOM _ OF CURL f GROUND_ _ LINE A_I T_ FIGURE 32 SIDE TO SiDE ADJUSTMENT TRUNNION 8OTTOM URL O0N0 NOTE WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT EXTENSION SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO LOWER END OF SLOT ORGtNAL POSITION ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEMBLY 25 Level Mow...
Страница 23: ...N ARM LEFT BRACKET 26 Storage Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time dean it thoroughly remove a 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 form ing in essential fuel system parts such as the car buret...
Страница 24: ...RONT WHEEL BEARING WHEEL BEARING _ 3 3 3_ ENGINE _ F_ CLUTCH BRAKE PIVOT _j ATTACHMENT LIFT ARM CLUTCH PIVOT CLUTCH BRAKE _ _ PIVOT A TTACHMENT LIFT ARM 1_ MOWER CLUTCH PIVOT _ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL _ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE _ REFER TO PAGE I6 FOR ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS 24 ...
Страница 25: ...hment clutch engaged will shut down the engine Place Throttle Control in FAST position and run starter several times to clear out gas Remove and clean Fuel Tank end llrms Replace Fuel Filter Remove Air Flkter and clean Replace Spark Plug end ad Jet gap Replace Barter Check the wiring and Spark Plug Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor usa fresh fuel end replace Spark Plug Make necessary adjustments to C...
Страница 26: ...eplace mower blades Reinstall mower btadea with top of blade up Replace with p_oper mower blades Readjust mower drive belt Instafl new Mower Drive Belt Reinsfafl Mower Drive Belt Adjust Mower Drive Belt Replace Frozen Mandrel Replace Frozen Idler Pulley Replace Bent or Unbalanced Blades EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION Replace Mandrel_ Straighten Deck or replace WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING OF GRASS...
