Craftsman 917254722 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.254722

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

and Instructions Before Operating

This ,,Equipment

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, tL 60684 U.S.A.

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YT 18HP TWIN CYLINDER

5 "MOWER

YARD TRACTOR

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair and Adjustment

• Repair Parts

SAFETY RULES

Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS 23. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. OPERA TOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points, attachments, b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.

Do eot altow c_ildren to operate the machine_D_, ,.net allow,_,_ ...... c Do not turn sharply Use care when backinn

adu _s to operate f£ wlthodt f_[oper._nstru_tl_;; _,_l_';_i::_:'._''_-'.t ,_. -:, - .d, Use counterwesght or wheel weights when suggest

n h..... : ' " =; i ,..... ' .....? ........, , .........

o Ot cat:ry,passeogers. O,# not€n@ whet_:_ld'_e_ and:.j- :: ..... " _n the owner's manual.

othe_ are_a:r,eSn_:_fi: _:i_ ,_i _ ...._ _i'_£"[_!_'_:i_,_;;:: _iil_t[ 2_,::Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

Always wear"2ub_tantiaf<_o_8_ebr, Do no£_:_a;=i_S's'e'7ii:_''........ 2 _J.' When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

ring clothing that could get caught in moving parts, material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the

Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the

area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you,

Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not _n the drivers seat,

Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand side.

8. Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might be picked up and thrown.

9. Disengage atl attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine.

I O. Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine

before leaving the operator's position.

1 t. Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon-

nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before clean- rag, making an adjustment or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components.

72 . Dtsengage power to attachments when transporting or not

in use.

t 3. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle um

attended. Disengage the power4ake-off, lower the at-

tachments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop

the engine and remove the key.

74. Do not stop or start suddenly when going, uphill or downhill, Mow up and down the face of slopes (not

greater than t 5 o); never across the face. Refer to page 51.

75. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre- vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

16. While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control

Lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.

17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un-

sure or at a speed which could cause a skid.

78. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

Keep away from drop-oils.

7 9. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public

highways.

2 O, Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects

in order to Prevent the blades from striking them. Never

deliberately run tractor 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.

vehicle while in operation.

26, Handle gasoline with care - it is highly, flammable.

a. Use approved gasoline containers , b. Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add

gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that

has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spill-

ed gasoline.

c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust

27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-

2 B Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip.

2 g Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in-

30 To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

3 _. Except for adjustments; DO NOT operate Engine if air

32. Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with exhaust

33. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-.

34. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

35. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows;

36. Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in

37. Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not

38. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag mater/at is sub-

fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors,

dition, and keep safety devices in place and working.

rnent is in safe working condition,

side a building where furnes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure,

or excessive grease. Do not clean product while engine Js running.

efeaner or cover d_rectlF over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

system. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could create a fire hazard. Inspect' periodicafly and replace if necessary.

spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operati,,

the equipment.

the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light, b Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.

c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness

at frequent intervals.

place.

mow in reverse unless absolutely, necessary and then on-

ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the

mower,

ject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked fre_

quentty for bag replacement. Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original

manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BECOME

LOOK FOR THiS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS iNVOLVED,

CAUTION:

LOOK FOR THiS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIP-

MENT PRECAUT!ONS.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest

covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark afros"

meeting applicable !oca/ or state laws (if any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective work

order by the operator,

In the State of CafifornJa the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws. Federal taws appty on federal lands. Refer to Repair Parts Section page 34.

CONGRA TUt.A TfONS on your purchase of a Sears teHP

Yard Tractor. tt has been designed, engineered and

,manufactured to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

ohou/d you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, ptease contact your nearest Sears Service

Department. We have competent, weft-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PUR_CHASE

THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE

MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,

YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,

MAINTENANCE A GREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product, See the nearest Sears store or Service Center

for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIMTIES

Read and retain this manual Study and observe the safety rules. Always use care when using your tractor. Always

keep your tractor and mower clean, Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor. A

we//cared for tractor wi/! run better and last longer.

A TTA CHMEN TS

This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store. It can use a tifler, but cannot use other attachments

that engage the ground like a ptow, harrow, or cultivator. See page 50 for a list of available attachments.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equ;pment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according 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 adapterfs), spark pfug(s), aft cleaner and belt(s), which are expen-

dable 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 mmntain the

equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and

riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery incfuded with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears wilt replace

the battery at no charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS A VAtLABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-

MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state

to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Di731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, ILL. 60684

iNDEX

Adjustments:

Brake !7

Carburetor 22 Mower Drive Belt I1 Mo wet

Front-To-Rear 23 Side- To-Side 23

Throttle Control Cable 2t

Air Cieaner

Cleaning t8

Paper Cartridge I8 Air Intake Screen, Engine 19 Assembly 5-1 l

Attachments ....................... 50

Battery;

Charging

Cleaning

Installation Levels

Prepara tion Starting with Weak Battery Storage

Terminals

Belt:

Motion Drive Replacement Mower Drive Adjustment

Mower Drive, Removal

Blade:

Sharpening Reptaeement

Brake Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment Controls, Tractor

Cutting Level, Mower

Fuel:

Type

Storage

Fuse

Hood Removal

Lubrication:

Chart Tractor Pivot Points

Maintenance

2! Air Filter

18 Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

8 Air Intake Screen, Engine

18 Battery

7 Blade Sharpening 2! Brake Adjustment 25 Engine Oil

t8 Lubrication Chart

Spark Plugs

22 Tire Care

11 Mower. 10 Adjustment, Front-to-Rear

Adjustment, Side.to_Side

I7 Blade Sharpening

24 Blade Replacement

17 Cutting Level

Installation Operation

22 Removal

12 Muffler

23 Spark Arrester

16-20

23 23

1I 10 14

Stopping Your Tractor 13

Tractor Operation on Hills I5

Options

Attachments ................... 50

Spark Arrester ................... 2

Parts Bag 5,6

Repair and Adjustments 20_24

Blade 24

Carburetor 22

Fuse 22

t8 !9

18 17

17 16

19 17

Hood Removal 23 Motion Drive Bett Replacement 22

Mower Adjustment, Front-to.Rear 23 Mower Adjustment, Side.to.Side 23

Mower Removal 23

Safety Rules 2 Seat

Service Record 2, Slope Guide Sheet 51

Spark Plugs 19

Speed Control Chart t4 Starting the Engine 13 Steering Wheel 8 Stopping the Tractor 13

Storage 25

Engine:

Air Screen

Oil Change Oil Level

Oil Type Starting

Storage

Oil

Cold Weather Conditions

I9 Engine 18 Storage I6 Operation

16 Operating Your Mower t3 Operating Your Tractor

25 Starting the Engine

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 2t

Tires 17

Trouble Shooting Chart 26

12-15

t4 14

Warranty 3

Wiring (Schematic) 29

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

ASSEMBL Y

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR YARD TRACTOR. If you understand

e machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions

thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others. Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions; they are included for your safety.

Save this manual for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

The operation of any tractor can result in

1. Take items out of carton; the box contains the items she wn bole w.

2. Cut down four corners of the carton with a ud/ity knife and fold down sides.

3. Remove Mower Deck from skid.

4. Disengage Parking Brake

5. Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid.

Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size,'

foreign objects thrown into t,he eyes, which

can result in severe eye damage. Always

wear safety glasses or eye shields before

starting your tractor and while mowing. We

recommend Wide Wsion Safety Mask worn over spectacles or standard safety glasses,

available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

(2) Battery Carriage Bolts - 1/4 - 20 x 7 _ t/2

Terminal Guard

15 ° Slope Instruction Sheet (2) Keys

)

(6) Battery Caps

_. Best

b. steering wheel

d. battery acid e. owner's manual

f. parts bag

Steering Wheel Insert

ASSEMBL Y

A SSEMBL Y LOCA TION

BA TTER Y

TERMINAL S

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

(2) Wing Nut - 1/4 - 20

(2) Hex Bolt, 1/4- 20x 3/4

(2) Lockwasher I/4

(2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Q

(2) Hex Nut, !/4 - 20

SEAT

(!) Hex Bolt, 1/2- 13x 1

(1) Lockwasher, 1/2

fl) Washer, 17/32x 1-3/16x 12 Ga.

(1) Shoulder Bolt

To assemble and adjust your tractor you will aeed:

(2J 7/16" wrenches (1) 9/t6" wrench (1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench

Tire Pressure Gauge

Screwdriver

Utility Knife Ratchet Wrench

(1) 3/4" socket

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R,H.) AND LEFT HAND (LH.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

ASSEMBL Y

CUT AWAY VIEW

-- VENT CAP

cz:::::cy_

BATTERY TUBE

BATTERY CELL

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IM- MEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

DO NOT SMOKE; FUMES FROM CHARGED BATTERY AC1D ARE EXPLOSIVE,

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUD*

ED WITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS IN THE BAG OF PARTS. AL- WAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING

AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKiN AND EYES.

1. Prepare Battery

a. Fill and charge battery (before installing). NOTE:

SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED

W!TH BA TTER YVENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS.

Fit! each ceil with battery acid, Add the acid um

til it reaches the bottom of the vent wells (Fig,

1), NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL, OVERFILLING

WILL RESULT tN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.

Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thir- ty minutes. If the level of acid falls below the

point described in step (b), add more acid until the correct level is reached, NOTE: UNEVEN

FILLING OF CELLS WILL AFFECT THE BATTERY CAPACITY AND LIFE. install the battery caps to

cover the vent wells, Wash the top of the bat-

tery witl_ water to remove any acid, then wipe

dry.

Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling,

SHOUL BOLT

S_AT PAR

Install Seat

Place seat on seat pan. Screw hex head machine screw, tockwasher and flat washer into seat (Fig.

2). Screw shoulder bolt into seat (Fig. 2). Machine screw, shoulder bolt and washers found in bag of

parts (shown full size on page 6).

b. Tighten shoulder bolt using a 1/2" wrench. NOTE:

THE SHOULDER BOL T WILL BE LOOSE IN THE SEAT PAN SLOT.

FIGURE I

FIGURE 2

tt is recommended that the battery be charged before

use. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED FOR BA 77ER Y

CHARGING. Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the acid has fallen below the correct level,

add water.

f _

Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by

adding it to four inches of water in a five gaflon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or

plastic paddle while adding baking soda until

the addition of more soda causes no more foaming.

Place seat in operating position. Sit on the seat and press c/utch/brake pedal a// the way down.

If operating position is not comfortable, adjust

seat.

To adjust, raise seat. Loosen adjustment boil (Fig, 2) and slide seat to a comfortable oper-

ating position. Tigh ten adjustment bolt securely using a 3/4 "" wrench.

ASSEMBL Y

" STEERING WHEEL CAP

HEX LOCK NUT

_f 2- 1i,'D,A, WASHER

-_STEERING WHEEL iNSERT

3. Insta# S{eering Wheel

NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD, a. Use a 3/4" wrench to remove lock nut, and

2- 1/4'" diameter washer (shown full size below) from steering column (Fig, 3).

b Position steering wheet over steering wheel

insert,

c Secure steering wheel to steering column using

2-1/4"' diameter washer and lock nut (Fig. 3),

Torque to 50 ft - Ibs.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

HOOD

GRILL

d. Snap steering wheel cap in place on steering

wheel. Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts,

Check Tires Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSi in front tires and 12 PSI in rear tires, (Tires were overinflated for ship-

ping purposes):

5. install Battery

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE METAL BRACLETS, WRISTWATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC.

a. Lift hood from rear sides (Fig, 4).

b. Lift out air intake duct.

c. Make sure drain tube (Fig. 5) is fastened to drain

hole in battery tray and battery tray is position- ed in hole of battery support,

d, Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals to

front of tractor) (Fig, 5),

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CONNEC-] TED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS FRO_¢

ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING. j

e. Connect RED battery cable to posit/re (+)

battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below)

found in bag of parts (Fig. 5). Tighten securely.

f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negadve (-)

battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat

washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shown futt

size below) found in bag of parts (Fig. 5).

Tighten securely.

ASSEMBL Y

NUT

OCKWASHER

WASHER

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE "START-

tNG YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY" (PAGE 2! ).

g. Using the dotted hole on one side of the

battery support (Fig. 6) insert one battery bolt into frame slot (head of bo/t down). Fasten the

battery bolt to the termina/ guard using wing nuts.

(Bolts, nuts and terminal guard found in bag

of parts).

h. Assemble the remaining bolt to other side of

battery support and fasten terminal guard to it

with remaining wing nut (shown furl size below). Tighten wing nuts securely by hand (Fig. 6).

DRAIN

WASHER

BATTERY TERMINAL

/ BOLTS

,_ HEX

BLACK (NEGATIVE)

CABLE

TRAY

FIGURE 5

ERMtNAL

ACCE_

DOOR

TERMINAL

GUARD

L Replace air intake duct (Fig. 4). Make sure

bottom lip of duct sits between battery and lip of battery tray.

j. Remove plastic from tractor hood and close.

NOTE1: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG. 6) FOR:

• INSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS (TIGHTEN HARDWARE)

2. INSPECTION FOR CORROSION

3. TESTING BATTERY

4. JUMPING (IF REQUIRED)

5. CHARGING (IF REQUIRED)

KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED

WHEN NOT iN USE.

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER

SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RE-

LEASED, SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION, PAGE 10.

TERMINAL

ACCE_ DOOR

BATTERY BOLT

BATTERY

SUPPORT

BATTERY

BOLT

SLOTTED

HOLE

FIGURE ,5

ASSEMBL Y

'\ \

SUSPENS{ON \ ARM t

.__.J J_ _\

TRUNNION

/ i

R E T A'it',_ E R

SPRING

CLUTCH ROD

LIFT BRACKET

RETAINER SPRING

CLUTCH LEVER \

DISCHARGE

GUARD

--_" RETAINER SPRING

/ /

/ LINK

/ /

PARALLEL

6. Mower tnsta#ation

Your 44_'mower installs without the use of tools.

a. Raise lift lever (Fig. 9) to its highest position.

b. Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise

(.f"..) to fewest position tFig. 9).

c. Slide mower under tractor, discharge guard to

R.H. side.

install ,"ear hinge pin through ;-newer hft brackets

spring.

Instal! clutch rod in clutch lever iF,g. 7!. Secure with :etainef spring.

Move lift ,'ever forward tO lower Suspens..on

8F,'_S .

Slide trunnion.s through _ear L,ft bracket l_o_es and secure w/t!b retainer spring,'Fig. 71.

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POS1T!ON --.-...

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSiTiON

b /

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

h. Roll belt over engine pulley. Make sure t_elt ls

reside belt guides IF_g. 81. See belt drive sche

rnat_c decal on mower housing.

.' Use lift lever to ra;se i71ower.

ENGIN_ PULLEY /

i Turn ,,height ady'ust?,',ent knob u_oekw;se i.--_i to

the m_ddle of ds travel.

7. Mower Drive Belt Removal

REPLACE ONLY WITH BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.

a. Place attachment clutch lever in 'disengaged"

L}FT "'HIGHEST "

LEVER POSITION

LIFT LEVER

"LOWEST" POSITION

/'/

/-/

NOTE: BELT GUIDE TO BELT CLEARANCE SHOULD E' MAINTAINED AT 5/32" to t/4".

position !_ig. 9}.

b. Turn height adj_stment i_nob counterclockwise

_r",i to lowest position.

c. Move attachment lift lever !Fig. 9) forward to

lower mower to its lowest positiof'!.

d. Roll belt off engine pulley {Fig. 8i.

e Use t,2' wrench to loosen two nuts on .q H.

belt guard. Pui/ belt off pulley (Fig. 10t.

f. Use 9_t6" wrench to loosen nut on L.H. id!e,

pulley. Puft belt off pulley (Fig. 10).

g. Slide bett from under spring.

h. To replace mower drive belt. reverse above pro

cedure. Make sure drive belt iS inside mower

drive pulley belt guides (Fig. 8).

FIGURE 9

, Mower Drive Be# Adjustment

Your tractor has been manufactured with the

ability to re-adjust the mower drive belt to provide you with longer belt !ire.

If the attachment clutch lever (Fig, 9) travels

3-1/2" up the slot in the dash before sp.ring tension

resistance is evident, adjustment _s necessary.

NOTE: CHECK FOR PROPER SPRING TENSION

WITH ENGINE OFF AND LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST

POSITION.

a. Lower or remove the mower deck for easier

access,

b, Using (2)7/16"wrenches, remove the two

washers from the rock shaft assembly (Fig. t 1).

c. Move extension spring from lower end of slot

to upper end in rock shaft assembly and install the two washers (Fig. 11).

d, Tighten bolt and nut to secure the washers,

SPRING

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT, EXTEN- SiON SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LOWER

END OF THE SLOT ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEMBLY,

9, Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt

a, Remove mower from tractor (page 23), b, Remove mower drive belt (page 10),

c, Puff belt towards rear of mower at tensioning

pulley. Place a block between tension brackets and spring brackets. Ro/! belt off tensioning pulley (Fig, 12),

d, Rofl belt offal/otherpu/leys.

e. Use priers to remove brake spring (Fig. 13).

f, Remove cotter pin from brake rod (Fig, 11),

g, Puff bett out from under brake rod of mower.

h. To instal/ belt, reverse above procedure. Make

sure belt is engaged in at/ pulleys.

L Replace brake springs, brake rod and retainer

spring, Tighten two nuts on belt guard and nut

on L,H. id/er pu//ey (Fig. !0),

BRAKE ROO_

LOWER HOLE

{ORIGINAL

POSITION)

BLOCK

FIGURE 10

EXTENSION2PR1NG

ROCK SHAFT

eLY

COTTER

BRACKET

"J-j/_--_k OC K N UT

FIGURE 1 1

)WER BLADE BELT

10, Check the Cutting Level

The blade housing was set at the factory to cut level After mowing a short distance, look at the area that was cut, /f the Made housing cuts uneven; see the instructions on "Side-to Side and

Front-to-Rear Mower Adjustment" (page 23),

11. Final Assembly a, Make sure aft fasteners are tight.

b. Read and follow the operation instructions

(page 12). Know the /ocadon and purpose of

all controls.

c, Check off and gasofine (page 13) before starting

the tractor,

TENSION

BRACKET

SPRING

BRACKET

TENSIONING

"_- PULLEY

FIGURE 12

BRAKE SPRING

OPERA T?ON

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR YARD TRACTOR. tf you understand the machine and" operation, you wil! achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with

your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating

instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury

to yourself and others. Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions; they are included for your safety. Save

this manual for future reference.

Ammeter

Light Switch___

Throttle con

Choke

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Knob ----"

Gear Shift Lever " _ _J

AMMETER: Each time you start your tractor_ check your

ammeter. The needle should move towards the (÷)

charging mark indicating the battery is being charged as

you operate the tractor, The headlights will not show a

discharge on the ammeter because they are not con- nected to the battery (they have their own electrical source).

A TTA CHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push tevet up to engage

mower. There wif! be an engine hesitation as the clutch

engages.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever

to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your trac-

tor. Move the lift level" forward to lower attachment.

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions: a

clutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedal

completely down,

HEDGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust-

ment knob to adjust the mower height. With the attach- ment lift lever in the "'up'" position, turn knob clockwise

(/_) to raise cutting height and counterclock wise (f-",) to lower cutting heLght. Lower Attachment lift lever.

Ignition

Attachment

Lift Lever

Attachrnent Clutch

Lever

GEARSH?FT: Press the ctutch/brake pedal down firmly and move gear shift lever to desired speed.

?GNfT?ON: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to start.

LIGHT SW?TCH: Turns on and off the headlights.

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the ctutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the park-

ing brake lever in "'Engaged" position and release pressure from pedal. Clutch/brake pedal will remain in brake position. To release, push pedal in.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in-

crease or decrease the speed of the engine. CHOKE: To start a cold engine, pull choke out to engage.

1. Stopping Your Tractor

CAUTION: DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP

THE ENGINE

OTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO

, REVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.

a. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "'BRAKE"

position. b. Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL" position. c. Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. NOTE: MAKE SURE

PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR

SECURE,

d. Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISENGAGED"

position.

e. Move throttle control to "S" (stow) position.

f. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Never use

choke to stop engine.

2, Starting The Engine

OPERA

TION

AIR INTAKE DUCT

FIGURE 14

SEAT

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSEYOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN AREA,

THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH IN- TERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STAR-

TING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER mSIN

THE "ENGAGED" POSITION AND/OR THE FOOT PEDAL IS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED.

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT ARE rIOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER,

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PUR- POSE OF THESE SWITCHES,

a. This engine has been shipped filled with sum-

mer weight oi/. For cold weather operation,

see chart on page 16. Check engine oil level

with tractor on level ground. Remove and wipe dipstick (Fig, 14) clean, screw it in tight

for a few seconds, remove and read oi/level,

/f necessary, add off until "FULL " mark is

reached.

b. Fifl fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular UN-

LEADED automotive gasoline, (Use of leaded

gasoline wi// increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Capacity is 3-1/2 gallons.

CAUTION:

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL.BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF AC_ _DS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE

THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE EN STORAGE.

TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER, DRA_N THE GAS TANK, START

THE ENGINE AND LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES AND CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY, USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON, SEE STORAGE IN- STRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL iNFORMATiON.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMANENT

DAMAGE MAY OCCUR,

i ADJUSTMENT

it i!i

FtLL TO 8OTTOM 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,

Place attachment clutch lever in "'disengaged"

position (Fig, 17).

Push clutch/brake pedal fully into brake position,

Place gear shift lever in "'NEUTRAL "' positon (Fig.

17).

Pull choke out (Fig. 17).

Move throttle control to middle position (Fig. t 7).

Turn ignition key clockwise (/_) to "START'"

position and release key as soon as engine starts.

NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER

MINUTE. If engine does not start after several at-

tempts, move throtde control to "F" (fast)

position, wait a few minutes and try again.

NOTE: tF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE "START- ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"

(PAGE 21 ).

i. After engine is warm, push choke in. The first

time you start the engine, it wilt take extra crank-

ing time to move fuel from tank to _he engine,

FIGURE t 5

OPERA TION

NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT.

When restarting a warm engine, move throttle

control midway between "S" (slow) and

"'F" (fast) positions. Choke may not have

ro be used.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE DR_VING THE TRACTOR,

INSTALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER PARALLEL LINK,

FUNCTION

Normat

Mowing

Heavy

Mowing

SNOW

Blade

Snow Bbower

or Tiller

Transport

GEARSHIFT

2or3

1or2

t,2or3

3,4or5

THROTTLE

_J_L.

SLOW FAS]

3. Operaft#_g Your "fr_ctor and f!_e_er NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH AN

OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH, ANY AT_

TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

CAUTBON

TO AVOID INJURY

1, Read owner's manual.

2. Know the locadon and function of all controls, 3, Keep guards, safety shields and switches in place

and working.

4. Remove objects 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 uphill, stop blade and back

slowly down,

10.

Be sure blades and engine have stopped before ptac- ing hands or feet near the blades,

1!.

Remove key when leaving machine,

MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD

TRACTOR SECURE.

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET iN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH- MENT IS RUNNING.

NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER-

FORMANCE AND PROPER DISCHARGE OF CUT MA- TERIAL, REGULATE GROUND SPEED BY SELECTING A LOW ENOUGH GEAR (TABLE 1) TO GIVE THE MOWER

CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT DESIRED

FIGURE 16

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.

THE MOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM

FRONT TO REAR AND LEVELED FROM SIDE TO SIDE BEFORE OPERATING. THIS tS NECESSARY FOR LEVEL

AND EFFICIENT MOWING. REFER TO PAGE 23.

CAUTION: DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO

THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE OP- TIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS° EXCESSIVE

WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE

THE TRANSMISSION.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH- OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO

OR THE DEFLECTOR

SHIELD IN PLACE.

a, Select desired height of cut position using height

adjustment knob (Fig, 17),

b, Raise rift lever and place attachment clutch lever

in disengaged position.

c. Push clutch/brake pedal down firmly (Fig, 16). d, Start engine (page t3).

e. With engine running and warm place throttle con-

trol midway between "'S'" (slow) and "'F'" (fast)

position,

f . Engage mower with the attachment clutch lever.

NOTE: "ENGAGE" OR "DISENGAGE" MOWER

BLADE CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY.

g. Move gear shift lever to des#ed gear, h, Lower mower into cutting position using attach_

ment lift lever.

i. Release ctutch/brake pedal to start movement

(Fig, 16),

j. Move throttle control to "'F'" (Fast) postion.

NOTE: SELECT A GROUND SPEED THAT WILL SUiT THE TERRAIN, QUALITY OF CUT AND ATTACHMENT

BEING USED (TABLE 1)o

CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR-

INTAKE DUCT INSTALLED (FIG, 4). MAKE

SURE BOTTOM LIP OF AIR INTAKE DUCT SITS BETWEEN BATTERY AND LIP OF

BATTERY TRAY.

4, Mowing Tips

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WiTH THE MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.

REFER TO PAGE 2.

a. Use the runner on the R.H. side as a guide; the blade

cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (Fig.

t8).

b. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This wit/ result in a more even distri-

bution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

OPERA TtON

'THROTTLE

CONTROL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

c . When mowing large areas (Fig. 79), start by turning

to the right so that the chppings w/// discharge away

from shrubs, fences driveways, etc. After one or

two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making

!eft hand turns until finished.

d. If grass is extremely taft, it should be mowed twice.

The first time cut relatively high; the second time

to the desired height.

e. The left hand side of mower should be used for

trimming.

r, Do not mow tall, dry grass over 6 inches tall. It is a fire

hazard

5. Operating The Tractor On Hills

DO NOT DRJVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH ]

_ SLOPES GREATER THAN !5':' AND DO l

a. Move gear shift lever to '" 1ST'" gear before starting

up or down hills.

b. A VOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS.

NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE, REFER TO PAGE 5!.

GEAR SHIFT

CONTROL LEVER

FIGURE 1 7

c, tf slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever

to slower position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/

PiNG AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH

POSITION.

d. tf stopping is absolutely necessary push ctutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

, . To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in

the lowest speed range (" 1ST'" Gear) and that you

have allowed room to roll stighdy downhill. Depress ctutch/brake full. Disengaged parking brake and rMease cJutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start tractor movemen:t.

FIGURE t9

f. Make all turns gradually.

6. Flip-Up Discharge Guard

Your mower has a flip-up discharge guard (Fig. 18,! for

door or gate clearance when held in raised position.

MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IS _N "DISENGAGED" POS1T_ON AND

lBLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE RAIS{NG

DISCHARGE GUARD {DEFLECTOR}. NEVER OPERATE MOWER W_THOUT D_SCHARGE i

GUARD _N OPERATING POS_T_ON. I

MAINTENANCE

With Every Mowing

1. Make sure a// nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure.

2. Observe a// safety precautions.

3. Keep tractor we//lubricated (refer to page 20). First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

!. Change Engine Oil

Changing off after the first two hours (or two mow-

ings) will help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to your engine.

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL.

FIGURE 20

To keep your tractor running better,

longer, perform necessary service using

the foflowing maintenance schedule:

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,

JUSTMENT OR REPAIR:

PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE .POSITION,

MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVERTO "NEU- TRAL" POSITION,

PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "ENGAGED

POSITION, REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL,

PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER tN 'DISENGAGED' POSITION,

TURN IGNITION KEY TO "'OFF" POSI- TION.

MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM- PLETELY STOPPED,

REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY,

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO

PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING. BE CAREFUL TOO AVOID

TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS.

AD_

a. Drain oil with engine warm,

b Loosen oil drain wing nut (Fig, 20) and remove

dipstick.

c Catch oil m a suitable container. d Tighten off drain wing nut.

e Refill engine oil (See below). Refill capacity is

1-1/2 quarts. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

f Replace dipstick.

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determine temperature range expected before next oil change. All oil must meet A. P.t. service classification SD,

SE or SF.

_20 o 0 _ 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 °

.... I .... i ' _ ' '

Capacity is 1-1/2 quarts. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating.

CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN THE TEM PERATURE FALLS BELOW 32°.

Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings)

t. Check Engine Oil Level

i _ DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL 1

WiTH ENGINE RUNNING.

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine c

level with tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig. 21) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds, remove

and read oil tevef. If necessary, add oil until "'FULL", mark

is reached, (See chart above), NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

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