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...ground speed so that you feel uneasy on a slope, is dangerous. I. Material may lose traction. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Allow machine to prevent accidental starting when setting up and thrown by and...• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or other reproductive harm. Tall grass can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down slopes, not across. • Watch for...
...ground speed so that you feel uneasy on a slope, is dangerous. I. Material may lose traction. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Allow machine to prevent accidental starting when setting up and thrown by and...• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or other reproductive harm. Tall grass can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down slopes, not across. • Watch for...
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...on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the engine running . TOWING • Tow only with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to stop and inspect...anyone enters the area. Mow up and down and behind and down for small children. • Never carry children, even with the engine running . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently and replace with a machine that children be run over or ...
...on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any adjustments or repairs with the engine running . TOWING • Tow only with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary. • Mower blades are often attracted to stop and inspect...anyone enters the area. Mow up and down and behind and down for small children. • Never carry children, even with the engine running . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently and replace with a machine that children be run over or ...
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CONGRATULATIONS on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on your tractor properly. Contact your nearest Sears store for and using your tractor.... "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tractor. WARNING: This tractor is required by the operator. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to service or repair this manual. The instructions will enable you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/...
CONGRATULATIONS on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be used on your tractor properly. Contact your nearest Sears store for and using your tractor.... "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tractor. WARNING: This tractor is required by the operator. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to service or repair this manual. The instructions will enable you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/...
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...that the belts are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in Maintenance section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE... be properly inflated for shipping purposes. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is located between terminals) charge battery for charging instructions). • For battery and ...
...that the belts are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ✓ Check wiring. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in Maintenance section of this manual. ✓CHECKLIST BEFORE... be properly inflated for shipping purposes. WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ✓ Engine oil is at proper level. ✓ Fuel tank is located between terminals) charge battery for charging instructions). • For battery and ...
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...not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT... RULES SECTION) LIGHTS ON FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to the tractor and/or engine. The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death, serious injury and/or...
...not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION SWITCH P ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT... RULES SECTION) LIGHTS ON FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Failure to the tractor and/or engine. The safety alert symbol is used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in death, serious injury and/or...
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... mounted to your tractor. Selects the speed and direction of the American National Standards Institute. Used for starting and controlling engine speed. 9 Allows operation of various controls and adjustments. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - IGNITION SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and...THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - GEARSHIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - PARKING BRAKE - LIGHT SWITCH - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used for starting the engine. Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to engage the ...
... mounted to your tractor. Selects the speed and direction of the American National Standards Institute. Used for starting and controlling engine speed. 9 Allows operation of various controls and adjustments. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - IGNITION SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and...THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - GEARSHIFT LEVER - LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - PARKING BRAKE - LIGHT SWITCH - ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used for starting the engine. Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position. REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON" POSITION - Used to engage the ...
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...choke to stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position. ENGINE • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before leaving the operator's position; The cutting height range is... approximately 1-1/2" to the blade tip with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold ....
...choke to stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. • Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position. ENGINE • Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast) position, before leaving the operator's position; The cutting height range is... approximately 1-1/2" to the blade tip with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause engine to "backfire". • Turn ignition key to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will hold ....
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...Reverse Operation System (ROS). OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. WARNING: Backing up with the attachment engaged. NOTE: To protect ...of the ROS is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift lever to engine "ON" position. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION DEFLECTOR SHIELD Fig. 6 ...
...Reverse Operation System (ROS). OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) Your tractor is equipped with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine unless ignition key is placed in the ROS "ON" position. WARNING: Backing up with the attachment engaged. NOTE: To protect ...of the ROS is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. • Move gearshift lever to engine "ON" position. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW POSITION DEFLECTOR SHIELD Fig. 6 ...
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...position. • Move throttle control to fast position. Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above ) • When engine starts, move fuel from several attempts, move the throttle control back to the choke ( ) position and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F/.... Never use gasoline near an open flame. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using the choke as engine starts. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting the engine for easier starting , read oil level. NOTE: Before starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section...
...position. • Move throttle control to fast position. Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above ) • When engine starts, move fuel from several attempts, move the throttle control back to the choke ( ) position and retry. WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F/.... Never use gasoline near an open flame. CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using the choke as engine starts. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 4) When starting the engine for easier starting , read oil level. NOTE: Before starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Maintenance section...
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... desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of the tractor. Fig. 7 • If grass is wet. Wet grass will...
... desired. • When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of the tractor. Fig. 7 • If grass is wet. Wet grass will...
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... Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not ...in high ambient temperatures. 2 - dSPINDLE ZERK dSPINDLE ZERK Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. dFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK dFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK eENGINE • At least once a year ...
... Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil (with maintenance-free battery. EVERY SEASON BEFORE STORAGE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not ...in high ambient temperatures. 2 - dSPINDLE ZERK dSPINDLE ZERK Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. dFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK dFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK eENGINE • At least once a year ...
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...parts dealer. MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the disengaged position. TIRES • Maintain proper air ...Service and Adjustments section of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor is maintenance free. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 8 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK ...
...parts dealer. MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any attempt by the operator to leave the seat should shut off the engine. • The attachment clutch should never operate unless the operator is in the disengaged position. TIRES • Maintain proper air ...Service and Adjustments section of your tractor is hazardous, could damage your tractor and void your tractor is maintenance free. ROS "ON" POSITION 02828 ENGINE "ON" POSITION (NORMAL OPERATING) Fig. 8 BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be checked and adjusted. (See "TO CHECK ...
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... Drain oil into container. • After oil has drained completely, reinstall oil drain plug. (Do not tighten more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running or while the transaxle is shown in one year. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for 25 hours in "PRODUCT ...30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e Fig. 10 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after every 100 hours of oil drain hole. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at least once a year if the tractor is not ...
... Drain oil into container. • After oil has drained completely, reinstall oil drain plug. (Do not tighten more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running or while the transaxle is shown in one year. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for 25 hours in "PRODUCT ...30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart1_e Fig. 10 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting the engine and after every 100 hours of oil drain hole. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at least once a year if the tractor is not ...
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...Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 12) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. 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 engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of all gasoline, oil, etc. •...
...Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of your tractor unless the engine and transmission are properly positioned. • Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 12) Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. 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 engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of all gasoline, oil, etc. •...
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...mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and ... SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING FLAT WASHER SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER SPRING SUSPENSION ARMS SQUARE HOLE ENGINE PULLEY FRONT LINK ANTI-SWAY BAR COLLAR RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 14 18 DEFLECTOR ...
...mower under tractor with deflector shield to right side of tractor. • Lower lift lever to its lowest position. • Roll belt off engine pulley. • Remove small retainer spring, and remove clutch spring off pulley bolt. • Remove large retainer spring, slide collar off and ... SQUARE HOLE IN FRAME. SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING FLAT WASHER SMALL RETAINER SPRING CLUTCH SPRING RETAINER SPRING SUSPENSION ARMS SQUARE HOLE ENGINE PULLEY FRONT LINK ANTI-SWAY BAR COLLAR RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) HOUSING GUIDE LARGE RETAINER SPRING BRACKET Fig. 14 18 DEFLECTOR ...
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... gear shift lever in this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from tractor. ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSAXLE PULLEY Fig. 20 20 Park the tractor on level surface. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new...position of all belt guides and keepers. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Remove belt downward from around engine pulley. • Pull belt slack toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of removal instruc- Engage parking brake. Remove belt...
... gear shift lever in this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys. • Pull belt away from tractor. ENGINE PULLEY CLUTCHING IDLER STATIONARY IDLER CENTER SPAN KEEPER TRANSAXLE PULLEY Fig. 20 20 Park the tractor on level surface. BELT INSTALLATION • Install new...position of all belt guides and keepers. • Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler. • Remove belt downward from around engine pulley. • Pull belt slack toward front of tractor and roll around the top groove of removal instruc- Engage parking brake. Remove belt...
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...SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in...neutral (N) (lock gate) position. GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Fig. 22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Fig. 21 ...
...SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance section of the right rear wheel. • Position the gear shift lever in...neutral (N) (lock gate) position. GEARSHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK GATE RETAINING WASHERS RING AXLE COVER SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) Fig. 22 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 23) WARNING: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Fig. 21 ...
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... Fig. 25) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in fuse. The fuse holder is necessary, see engine manual. If adjustment is located behind the dash. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 24) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by ...FUSE Replace with remaining bolt and nut. If adjustment is not adjustable. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is necessary, see engine manual. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to negative (-) terminal with 20 amp automotive-type ...
... Fig. 25) • Raise hood. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Stand in fuse. The fuse holder is necessary, see engine manual. If adjustment is located behind the dash. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 24) WARNING: Do not short battery terminals by ...FUSE Replace with remaining bolt and nut. If adjustment is not adjustable. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Your carburetor is necessary, see engine manual. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your tractor to negative (-) terminal with 20 amp automotive-type ...
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... after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. WARNING: Never store the tractor with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. TRACTOR Remove mower from dust... • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is to rust. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with gasoline in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See ...
... after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. WARNING: Never store the tractor with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the tank inside a building where fumes may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. TRACTOR Remove mower from dust... • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is to rust. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with gasoline in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See ...
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.... 4. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Build-up of adjustment. 15. Water in Service Adjustments 15. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Carburetor out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Replace spark plug....fuel filter. 5. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 1. Engine valves out of adjustment. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery...
.... 4. Corroded battery terminals. 6. Faulty solenoid or starter. 9. Build-up of adjustment. 15. Water in Service Adjustments 15. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 13. Carburetor out of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 4. Replace spark plug....fuel filter. 5. Stale or dirty fuel. 6. Loose or damaged wiring. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start CAUSE 1. Engine valves out of adjustment. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3. Weak or dead battery...