Craftsman 917255813 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL N O.

917.255813

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

YT 14 TWIN 5 SPEED

YARD TRACTOR

Assembly Installation

Operation

Sears, Roebuck and Coo,Chicago, IL 60684 USA,

Repair Parts

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Yard Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability and performance, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily reme-

dy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department

They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper

tools to service or repair this unit

Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will enable you to assemble, operate and maintain your- Tractor properly

Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION",

.......... ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EOutPrVIENT .....

ment, .....

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO

THE FENDER,.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE_

expendable and become worn during normal use.

This warranty d°es n°t c°ver: ........... (_

" riding equipment used f°ri°mmercial °r rental purp°ses_ I

Sears will replace the battery at no charge.

product is in use in the United States, I

state to state_ , t

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION .............. 3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 4

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS- TRACTOR ...... 7

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS - MOWER ........ 11

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - MOWER .... 12

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS- TRACTOR , .14

TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................... 21

REPAIR PARTS ........................... 24

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RULES FOR SAFE

1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS 23. OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attachments,

2. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction,

3, Do not carry passengers, Do not mow when children and

others are around, 24

4, Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fitting 25,

clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

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

area being cut, Don't let other interests distract you. 26

6_ Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when

not in the drivers seat.

7., Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left hand side.

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

9, Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to

start the engine.

10o Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be- 27.

fore leaving the operator s position.

11. Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and disconnect spark plug'wire(s) from spar,k plug(s) before cleaning, mak. 28°

ing an adjustment or repairs, 29.

12, Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not

in use.

13, Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un- 30,

attended, Disengage the power-take-off, lower the attach- merits, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the

engine and remove the key_ 31,

14o Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down.,

hill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°); never across the face. Refer to page 47., 32°

15, 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 33. 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. 34°

18, Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards,

Keep away from drop-offs= 35°

19. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high- ways.,

20, 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 36. object.

21. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop. 37.

22° Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge

chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are rurming, Always keep clear of discharge chute. 38.

OPERATgG

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipmenL

a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points. b, Limit loads to those you can safely control, c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing,

do Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

the owner s manual.

Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-

hicle while in operation.,

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 gas-

oline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been aflowed to coo_ for severa_ minutes after run-

ning. Never fill the tank indoors, always clean up spilled gasoline

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

fumes are dangerous, Do not run the engine indoors. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con- dition, and keep safety devices in place and working,. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip,. ment is in safe working condition,, Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark,

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive grease. Do not clean product while engine is running, Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re-.

moved. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard,,

Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard, Inspect periodically and replace if

necessary.

The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in- spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the

damage should be repaired before restarting and operating

the equipment. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: 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. Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in place,

Disengage power to mower before backing up, Do not mow

in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after

careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked frequently

for bag replacement° Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturerts

recommendations or specifications

PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAF ETY

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

WARNING

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 enginefs exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

tn the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)Ott_er states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands, See your Authorized Service Center for spark arrester screen part number

10009 ! M.,

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CUT AWAY VIEW

VENT CAP

BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

ASSEMBLY

To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need:

two 7/16" wrenches, one 3/4" wrench, one 9/16" wrench, one 1/2" wrench, one 3/4" socket, one

ratchet wrench and a utility knife

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

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR

1. Cut down four corners and fotd down carton, Remove Battery and Steering Wheel. Remove Tractor from skid.,

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD..

FIGURE 1

AIR INTAKE

DUCT

FIGURE 2

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

HOOD

GRILL

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-

ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT

WITH E LECTROLYTE_

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARG- ED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE°

2, Flit and charge Battery (before installing). NOTE: SEE

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BAT- TERY

a Fitl Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells

(Fig 1), NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING

WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR

b, Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes. Add addi-

tional electrolyte if necessary° NOTE: TIGHTEN VENT CAPS SECURELY

c. Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding 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, FROM

YOUR PERSON,,

FIGURE 3

LOCKWASHER

DRAIN

HEX

BOLTS

BLACK

(NEGATIVE)

CABLE

3, Install Battery

a Lift hood from rear sides (Fig 2) b, Lift out Air Intake Duct,

c Make sure Drain Tube (Fig 3) is fastened to Drain

Hole in Battery Tray and Battery Tray is positioned in hole of Battery Support.

d, Place Battery in Plastic Tray (Battery Terminals to front

of Tractor) (Fig, 3),

4. Connect Battery Cables using: two Hex Bolts, two Flat Washers, two Lockwashers and two Hex Nuts (shown full

size below) found in Bag of Parts.

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON- NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING_

a Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+) Battery Ter-

minal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Nut (Fig, 3) Tighten securely_

b, Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (-) Battery

Terminal with remaining Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock-

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washer' and Hex Nut (Fig, 3),, Tighten securely,

5. InstallBatteryusing:twoInt./EXtLockwashers,twoWing Nuts(shownfullsizebelow)and

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two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of Parts,

a. Using the slotted hole on one side of the Battery Support

(Fig, 4) "insert one Battery Bolt, head of Bolt down, Fasten the Battery Bolt to the Terminal Guard using

lntoiExt Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig 4,

BATTERY BOLT

I NT./E X T, LOCKWASHER

WING

NUT

WING NUT

INT./EXT,

;KWASHER

ACCESS

DOO R

TERMINAL GUARD

TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR

;ATTERY BOLT

BATTERY

SUPPORT

FIGURE 4

SLOTTED

HOLE

maining tnt,/Ext., Lockwasher and Wing Nut, Tighten _ ./----"-_ 1t2" HEX NUT

Wing Nuts securely by hand (Fig, 4).

NOTE: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG, 4) FOR:

1., Inspection for secure connerJtions (tighten hardware).

2o Inspection for corrosion_

3. Testing battery°

4. Jumping (if required).

5. Charging (if required),

WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP TERMINAL

ACCESS DOORS CLOSED°

64 Replace Air Intake Duct (Fig, 2)° Make sure bottom lip of

Duct sits between battery and lip of Battery Tray

7.. Remove plastic on Tractor Hood.

8. Close Hood.

9. Install Steering Wheel. NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD°

a, Remove 1/2" Hex Nut and 2 = 1/4" Dia. Washer from

Steering Colum0 (Fig° 5}.

b, Position Steering Wheel over Steering Whe.el Insert° c Secure Steering Wheel to Steering Column using 2- 1/4"

Dia, Washer and Hex Nut (Fig, 5),

do Snap Steering Wheel Cap in place on Steering Wheel.

wt0., Install Seat_

Steering Wheel Cap found in Bag of Parts..

a, Mount Seat Pivot Bracket to Fender Strap Studs using

two Lock Nuts 3/8 - 16 (Fig 5A). Seat Pivot Bracket and Lock Nuts found in Bag of Parts, Tighten Nuts securely.

bo Mount Seat Pan to Seat Pivot Bracket using two Shoul-

der Bolts 5/16 - 18 and two Lock Nuts 5/t6 - 18 (Fig.

5A) (head of Bolts to outside)° Bolts and Lock Nuts found in Bag of Parts. Tighten Bolts and Nuts securely,

SHOULDER BOLT AND LOCK

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SEAT

.---_--STEERING WHEEL INSERT

SEAT PIVOT

BRACKET

SHOULDER BOLT

"" AND LOCK NUT

LOCK NUTS 3/8, 16

COLUMN

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 5A

FIGURE 6

SEAT

T PAN

ADJUSTMENT

BOLTS

AIR INTAKE

c Place Seat on Seat Pan,, Screw 3/8" Adjustment Bolts,

Lockwashers and Flat Washers into Seat (Fig, 6) Ad- justment Bolts, Lockwashms and Ftat Washers found in Bag of Parts, Tighten finger tight,

d. Place Seat in operating position Sit on the Seat an(_

press Clutch-Brake Pedal all the way down. If operatin_ position is not comfortable, adjust Seat,,

e Raise Seat, Use 9/16" wrench to loosen Adjustment

Bolts (Fig. 6), When adjusted for comfortable oper- ation tighten Adjustment Bolts securely

INITIAL SERVICE

1. This engine has been shipped filled with oiIo Check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe Dipstick (Fig.

7) clean, screw it in tight for' a few seconds, remove and read Oil Level,, if necessary, add OiD until "FULL" mark is

reached.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE. ALL OILS MUST MEET A.P.I,, SERVICE CLAS-

SIF1CATION SD, SE, OR SF.

-20o 0o 32° 60° 80 °

100 o

_1 Ilil

30 OR 10W-30

: ................. :.........

"TT°wJi....I

FIGURE 7

"CLUTCH/BRAKE °'

POSITION

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL

"CLUTCH" POSITION

FIGURE 8

LIGHT {,

SWITCH

CHOKE

THROTTLE

CONTROL

FIGURE 9

_\\ DIPSTICK

GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER

ENGINE

,,PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED" POSITION

IGNITION

KEY

ATTACHMENT, CLUTCH LEVER

DISENGAGED"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W 30 OIL WHEN THE

TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 32°,

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.

Fill Fuel Tank (Fig, 6). Use fresh, clean, regular unieaded automotive gasoline, (Use of leaded gasoline will increase

carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

Capacity is 3 - 1/2 gallonso

WARNING: E_O NOT USE GASOHOL, METHANOL OR PREMIUM UNLEADED_ These type fuels react with water

content in the fuer and tend to form strong acids which can corrode metal parts and harm rubber and p_astiCSo

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL- ER NECK, DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE

OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO

NOT STORE, 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),

STARTING THE ENGINE

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE

YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN AREA_

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR

ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE

TRACTOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING

ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT

THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES,,

1. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED"

position (Fig., 9),

2,. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position (Fig B)_

3., Place Gear Shift Control Lever in "N" neutral, start posi _ tion (Fig 9)o

Pull Choke out (Fig 9),

Move Throttle Control to middle position (Fig. 9).

Turn Ignition Key to "START" position until Engine starts

(Fig, 9). NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINU-

OUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER

MINUTE. If engine does not start after several attempts,

move Throttle Control to "F" (fast} position, wait a few

minutes and try again. The first time you start the engine, it will take extra crank-

ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW

MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT,

7,,

When restarting a warm engine, move Throttle Control mid- way between "S" (slow} and "F" (fast} position. Choke

may not have to be used.

OPERATION

BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, IN- STALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER

PARALLEL LINK (FIG. tl).

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

1. Read owners manual

2, Know location and function of all controls,

3. Keep guards, safety shields and switches in place and work- ingo

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,

7o 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.

tQ. Be sure blades and engine have stopped before placing

hands or feet near the blades,

11. Remove key when leaving machine

DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO

4 If ground travet is too slow, move Throttle Control to

"F" (fast} position or press Clutch-Brake Pedal and shift to a different gear

NOTE: BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP BE- FORE SHIFTING GEARS ALWAYS SELECT A GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TER-

RAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT BEING USED

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET

IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH- MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED

ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER W1TH- OUT THE DISCHARGE GUARD 1N

PLACE,

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (PAGE 28) IS AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR TRACTOR. CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT

AIR INTAKE DUCT INSTALLED (FIG. 7)

MAKE SURE BOTTOM LiP OF AIR iN_

TAKE DUCT SITS BETWEEN BATTERY AND LIP OF BATTERY TRAY,

STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR

1 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal into full "BRAKE" position

2_ Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED I' 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. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" posi- tion_

5, Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position,

6, Turn ignition Key to "OFF" position,

TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC-

USE.

OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS, EXCES-

THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE

SIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION.

TRACTOR OPERATION

1o With engine running and warm, place Throttle Control mid.

way between "S" (slow) and "F" (fast) position

2. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly (Fig. 8)° Move Gear Shift Control Lever to desired gear (Fig, 9}°

3, Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start movement.

TRANSPORTING YOUR TRACTOR

For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Shift Control

Lever to N neutral poslt_on (Fig. 9), NOTE: DO NOT TOW

YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN SIX MILES PER HOUR.

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POSITIVE (RED CABLE)

TERMINAL

FIGURE 10

NEGATIVE

(BLACK CABLE) TERMINAL

TRACTOR OPERATION ON HILLS

1 Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or down

hills.

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS

WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15° ,AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY

SLOPE.. REFER TO PAGE 47.

BATTERY

2. AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS a if slowing is necessary, move" Throttle Controt Lever

to middle position,

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP. PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION..

b, If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Cfutch-Brake

Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking Brake

c. After starting your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st

gear and that you have allowed room to roll slightly

downhill. Disengage Parking Brake and release Clutch- 8rake Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward move-

merit

MOWER

PARALLEL

LINK

FIGURE 1t

CLUTCH ROD

RETAINER PARAI,LEL SPRING LINK

CLUTCH

FRONT SPRINGS

RETAINER

AXLE

3. Make all turns graduaNy

STARTING YOUR TRACTOR WOTH

A LOW BATTERY

If your' Battery is too low to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If Jumper Cables are used for' emergency starting follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIP-

PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM,

THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGA- TIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM°

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX-

PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME, AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY

FROM BATTERIES, ALWAYS WEAR EYE

PROTECTION AROUND BATTERIES.

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminals of each battery (taking care not to short against

chassis) (Fig 10),

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal of fully charged battery,

Connect the other end of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK or good CHASSIS GROUND on tractor (away from Gas Tank or Battery)

FIGURE 12

REAR HINGE

FRONT HINGE

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Disconnect cables in reverse order:

a Engine Block or chassis of tractor. b, Negative terminal of fully charged battery c_ Positive termina[so

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

Your 38" Mower instalts without the use of tools,, Raise Lift Lever (Fig_ 15) to its highest position, Turn Depth Adjustment

Knob to lowest position (Fig 14},

t. Install Front Hinge Pin through Axle and Parallel Link (Fig,

! 2). Secure with Retainer Spring,

CLUTCH

LEVER

2, install Rear Hinge Pin through Mower Lift Brackets and

Parallet Link (Fig, 12),, Secure with Retainer Spring,

13, install Clutch Rod in Clutch Lever (Fig., 13 - inset).

4, Move Lift Lever (Fig° 15) forward to lower Suspension

Arms,, Slide Trunnions through Lift Bracket holes and se_ cure with Retainer Springs (Fig. 13)

5 Roll Belt over Mower Drive Pulley,, Make sure Belt is inside

Belt Guides (Fig, t4)o See Belt Drive Schematic Decal on

Mower Housing,,

6. Use Lift Lever (Fig° 15) to raise mower NOTE', SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT, BELOW

7., Turn Depth Adjustment Knob clockwise (/"'_} to tile mid-

dle of it's travel°

MOWER ADJUSTMENT

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION

OR MAINTENANCE:

PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PED- AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI-

TION,, MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO

"'N" NEUTRAL POSITION. PLACE PARK- ING BRAKE IN "ENGAGED" POSITION,,

RETAINER LIFT

SPRING BRACKET

TRUNNION

ROD

SUSPENSION

RETAINER

SPRING

FIGURE 13

tN "ENGAGED" POSITRON. SHUT

PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER OFF THE ENGINE,, MAKE ABSOLUTELY

SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED,

REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, DISCON- NECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES FROM

THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL START-

INGo

NOTE: BEFORE CHECKING THE SIDE TO SIDE AND

FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENTS, PAGES 9 AND 10, BE SURE PRESSURE IN FRONT TIRES IS 14 PSI AND PRES- SURE IN REAR TIRES IS 12 PS1,IF TIRESARE OVER OR

UNDER INFLATED YOU WILL NOT PROPERLY ADJUST

YOUR MOWER,

DEPTH ADJUSTM ENT

Adjustment for mower height is made with the Depth Adjust-

ment Knob° Raise Mower cutting height by turning Depth

Adjustment Knob clockwise ( /'_ )o Lower Mower cutting

height by turning Depth Adjustment Knob counterclockwise

LEVEL MOWER FROM SIDE TO SIDE

In Park tractor on level surface Depress Lift Lever Plunger

and use Lift Lever to raise mower to maximum cutting height

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

TOP OF

FIGURE 14

SIDE-TO-SIDE ,,

'ADJUSTMENT

2., Measure height of Top of Flange to level surface at front of mower. D_stance A should be the same (Fig. 15).

. It I_

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FIGURE 15

SIDE*TO-SIDE

ADJUSTMENT _. TRUNNION _'_

NUT "B"

If distance t'A" needs to be changed, snap out Access Hole Cover on LH side above Footrest_ Use 9/t6" wrench on Nuts "B" and "C" at Side-To-Side Adjustment Trunnion (Fig° 16)..

To raise left side of mower, loosen Nut _B" and tighten

Nut UC"

5,=

To lower left side of mower, loosen Nut "C" and tighten

Nut t'B",

NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS

EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/161' HEIGHT

CHANGE,

Be sure atl Nuts are securely tightened. NOTE: SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT, FRONT-TO-REAR,

BELOW,

FIGURE 16

FIGURE 17

REAR

SUSPENSION

TRUNNION

ii n

REAR

SUSPENSION

ARM

L1FT BRACKET

' i r i

FRONT

FLANGE

ADJUST MOWER FROM FRONT TO REAR

1. To obtain the best cutting resufts, your Mower Housing should be adjusted so the Front and Rear Flange distance

='D_ (Fig, 17) is 5/16" lower in front when the mower is

positioned in the highest cutting position. NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE _ID" 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. Screw both Nuts "F" up EQUAL NUMBER

OF TURNS {Fig. 18).

When distance "D" is 5/16" lower at front than rear, tight-

en Nut "E"

4. To lower rear of mower, loosen Nut '_F" on both Rear Suspension Arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig_

18)_

5, When distance "D u is 5/16" lower- at front than rear, re_

tighten Nuts t_E".

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN- NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER

WILL STAY LEVEL,

REAR

SUSPENSION ARM

REAR

TRUNNION

NUT

LIFT

FIGURE 18 - 10-

OPERATION - MOWER

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-

TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-

ING YOUR MOWER,

THE MOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM

FRONT TO REAR AND LEVELED FROM SIDE TO SIDE BEFORE OPERATING. THIS IS NECESSARY FOR LEVEL AND EFFICIENT MOWING REFER TO PAGES9& 10,

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED" POSITION

LIFT LEVER

LIFT [.EVER

1. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position (Fig,, 19),

2. Push tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position.

3, Place Gear Shift Lever in *'NEUTRAL" position NOTE: TRACTOR MUST BE IN NEUTRAL AND ATTACH-

MENT CLUTCH LEVER IN HDISENGAGED" POSITION BEFORE TRACTOR WILL START,,

4, Start tractor and set engine speed to about 1/3 to t/2 throt-

tle before engaging mower, After mower is _'ENGAGED" and you have started forward travel, set to FULL THROT-

TLE,

NOTE: "ENGAGE" OR I_DISENGAGE'_ ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY,

NEVER "ENGAGE" MOWER EXCEPT

WHEN SITTING ON TRACTOR SEAT,

NOTE: ALWAYS MOW WITH THROTTLE CONTROL IN

"FAST" POSITION. THIS RESULTS IN BETTER GRASS

CUT, BETTER ENGINE COOLING, AND BETTER FUEL ECONOMY.

5. Use Lift Lever to lower mower into cutting position Start mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as conditions will permit, Average cutting height is approxi- mately 2- 1/2 to 2- 3/4 inches, Height of cut can be adjust- ed by means of the Depth Adjustment Knob, Moving the

Knob clockwise (/'_'_,) raises the mower (Fig, t4 - Inset), Moving the Knob counterclockwise (F'_) lowers the mower.

6. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine° This wil! result in a more even distribution of clippings and

more uniform cutting, When mowing large areas (Fig, 20) start by turning to the right so that the clippings will be

discharged away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc After

two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished, If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice. The first time cut relatively high. The second time to the desired height The left hand side

of mower should be used for trimming

"LOWEST"

POSITION

GUARD

FIGURE t9

f f =.

FIGURE 20

FLIP=UP DISCHARGE GUARD

Your mower has a flip.up Discharge Guard (Fig. 19) lot dool or gate clearance when held in raised position,

MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH |

LEVER tS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLEC-

TOR)., NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITH-

OUT DISCHARGE GUARD tN OPERAT., ING POSITION.

1'1"

BLADE

WASHER

LOCKWASHER_

HEX BOLTGR5_-_

FIGURE 21

1. When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade bal- ance and the blade should be checked for proper balance

before reinstallation on mower, Unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessive vibration when running, and eventual

ASSEMBLY

£L

damage to mower or engine Replace bent, damaged or un-

balanced blades.

To check Blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed, Place

FLANGES

Center Hole of clean Blade over the head of the nail (Fig.

22). NOTE: CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL,, tF BLADE IS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD

REMAIN IN POSITION SHOWN IN FIG. 22, IF EITHER

END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS NOT BALANCED AND MUST BE REPLACED.

To ensure satisfactory operation r it is recommended that before the start of each mowing season, the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades, Mower blades can be purchased at any Sears Service Center/Departments and

most Sears Retail Stores

DAI LY MAI NTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retain-

er springs are secure= Keep blades sharp, Observe atl safety pre- cautions. K_ep mower well lubricated (refer to page 22),

¸¸¸

FIGURE 22

MAINTENANCE = MOWER

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION

OR MAINTENANCE:

PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PED-

AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI-

TION, PLACE bARKING BRAKE IN "ENGAGED" POSITION. MOVE GEAR

SHIFT LEVER TO "NEUTRAL" POSI-

TION, PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION,

TURN IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSI-

TION. F/lAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS

HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED. RE-

MOVE THE IGNITION KEY, DISCON-

NECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES FROM

THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP WIRES

AWAY FROM THE PLUGS TO PREVENT

INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING,

CLEANING MOWER

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE CLEANING.

Water pressure from a garden hose will remove fresh clippings from underside of mower. Clean mower after each mowing_

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Raise Mower to highest position to permit access to Blades.

t. Remove Bolt, Lockwasher and Washer (Fig 21) (turn

counterclockwise (f-X),

2. Place new Blade between Flanges, (the word "TOP" is stamped on all Blades to assure proper installation), and secure with Washer, Lockwasher and Bolt previously re-

moved. TIGHTEN SECUR ELY.

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES_ CHECK

BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO

MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT. TOR-

QUE BOLTS 30 - 35 FT. LBS.

BLADE CAR E

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp The blades

can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or on a grinding wheel° We suggest they be sharpened after every 15 hours of

mowing,. Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower_

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE

LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD AS

SHOWN AT LEFT,

MOWER BELT ADJUSTMENT

Your tractor has been manufactured with the abiNty to re-ad- just mower drive belt to provide you with longer belt life,

)If the Attachment Clutch Lever (Fig, 23) travels 3- 1/2" up

the slot in the dash before spring tension resistance is evident, adjustment is necessary. NOTE: CHECK FOR PROPER

SPRING TENSION WITH ENGINE OFF AND LIFT LEVER

IN HIGHEST POSITION,

1, Remove mowel deck from tractor,

2, Remove Cotter Pins from both sides of the Rock Shaft

Assembly (Fig, 24)

3, Loosen the 4 Locknuts on the EH, and L, Ho Pivot Brackets

(Fig, 24) only until Rock Shaft Assembly can be removed.,

4. Remove Rock Shaft Assembly from R,H, and L..H, Pivot Brackets, NOTE; DO NOT DISASSEMBLE BRAKE ROD,

5,, Remove Extension Spring from lower hole (original posi-

tion) in Rock Shaft Assembly and insert in upper hole in

Rock Shaft Assembly (Fig 24- Inset),

6, Replace Rock Shaft Assembly between R,H and L.H Pivot

Brackets

DEPTH

ENGINE PULLEY

L,H, MANDREL

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

/I" LEVER "DISENGAGED"

/ POSITION

/_._._ES/T'7>OSITtON

_1 1_"_ t_,_,_._ "LOWEST" I...,_tL'L_/_/q t _ ,pOSITION

!'°,LL

GUIDE

7, Tighten Locknuts securely making sure Carriage Bolts are

seated in square holes of mower housing,

8, Replace Cotter Pins on both sides of Rock Shaft Assembly.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT, EXTENSION SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO LOWER HOLE (ORIGI-

NAL POSITION) ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEMBLY,

TO REMOVE MOWER BELT

NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING,

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL:.

1_,Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED"

position (Fig" 23),

2. Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position. Move Mower Lift Lever (Fig. 23) forward to lower Mower to its

lowest position.

3. Rofl Belt off Engine Pulley (Fig° 24).

4o Pul! Belt off both Mandrels (Fig, 24) 5, Spring Belt Guide away from Idler Pulley and pull Belt

,off Idler Pulley.

EXTEN5

SPRING

I BRAKE

L.H.

BRACKET

LOWER HOLE (ORIGINAL POSITION)

ROD

LOCKNUTS I"

uPPER HOLE%

RETAINER

SPRINGS

COTT ER

SPRING

R.H. PIVOT

LOCI(NtJT

R,H, SUSPENSION ARM

RH, MANDREL

FIGURE 24

RETAINER

SPRINGS

6,,,,SNdeBelt from under Idler Spring,

TO REPLACE MOWER BELT

1., Slide Belt under Idler Spring (Fig,. 24),,

2. Place Belt on rear side of both Mandrels,

3. Spring Idler Belt Guide down and place Belt around rear side of Idler Pulley,

4, Roll Belt over Engine Pulteyo

REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNIONS

LIFT BRACKET

CLUTCH

ROD

HINGE PINS

FIGURE 25

STORAGE

When mower is to be stored for a period of time. clean it

thoroughly, remove al! dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Give blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease or rust pre-

ventative= Sl_ore in a clean dry area

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE27

FIGURE 28

ENGINE OIL DiPSTiCK AND FILL TUBE

To keep your tractor running better, longer; perform nec- essary service using the following Maintenance ScheduleQ

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD-

JUSTMENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CAR-

BURETOR),.

FIRST _ HOURS

1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate breakqn residue which might be damaging to your Engine.

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

a. Drain Oil with Engine warm, Loosen Oil Drain Plug Wing

Nut (Fig, 28) and remove Dipstick Catch Oil in a suit able container Tighten Oil Drain Plug Wing Nut_

b Refill Engine Oil (See chart, page 6) Refill capacity

ix 1 - 1/2 quarts NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL Re-

place Dipstick

TO REMOVE MOWER

1,, Remove rmower Belt per instructions under "To Remove

Mower Belt", through step 3,

2. Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position Use Lift Lever to lower mower to its lowest position

3. Remove Retainer' Spring from Clutch Rod; pull Clutch Rod

out of Clutch Bracket.

4. Pull Retainer Springs out of Rear Suspension Trunnions

Remove Rear Suspension Trunnions from Lift Brackets (Fig. 25)

5 Pull Retainer Spring out of Rear Hinge Pin Remove Rear

Hinge Pin (Fig 25)

6 Poll Retainer Spring out of Front Hinge Pin Remove Front

Hinge Pin (Fig 25)_

7. Use Lift Lever to raise Suspension Arms. Slide mower out

from under tractor

NOTE: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, THE LH

AND RH SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG 25) SHOULD BE

REMOVED FROM TRACTOR

DAILY OR EVERY HOURS

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL tWITH ENGINE RUNNING

Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground Wipe Dipstick (Fig 27) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds, remove and read Oil

Level. If necessary, add Oil until "FULL" mark is reached. (See chart, page 6} NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

.ouRs

(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)

!1 CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air Screen (Fig, 29) must allow free.,ftow of air to prevent Engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush,

compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers_

2, CLEAN FRONT GRILL

The front Grill (Fig 30) must allow free flow of air to pre- vent engine damage from overheating

a Brush off debris

(_,.,,._KNOB

PLATE

3o LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS

There is a grease fitting on each front wheel Use a grease gun; give each grease fitting two shots of Extreme Pressure

Lubricating Grease Amdex No. 1 or equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center), Use 30 weight oil to lubricate Front Spindles (Fig, 31) Use 30 weight oil to lubricate Front Axle Pivot (Fig, 31)

4, OIL PIVOT POINTS

Place several drops of SA E 30 Oil at points where parts

move against each other, especially: a Front Axle Pivot,

b Hood Hinges c. Foot Pedal Shaft (both ends)

d Lift Shaft (both ends) SEE LUBRICATION CHART, PAGE 22

5, CHECK BATTERY

a, Electrolyte solution level in each Battery Celt should be

even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 32), Add dis-

tilled water if necessary NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

b, Keep Battery and Terminals clean, Refer to step 6_

c, Keep Battery Bolts tight.

d, Keep Vent Caps tight and small vent holes in Caps

open.

e, Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if necessary

6. CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause

the Battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of the charger, a, Remove the Battery from the Tractor and wash with

four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT 'tO GET THE SODA

SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS. Rinse the Battery with plain water, dry and reinstall on Tractor°

b Clean terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until

bright, Replace Battery Cables, Coat terminal connec- tions with Vasoline

FOAM

PRE*CLEANER

'ER

CARTRIDGE

BODY

FIGURE 29

GRILL

FIGURE 30

Ev .v5® .ou..

(OPERATING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE

MORE FREQUENT SERVICING)

b1_ CLEAN AIR CLEANER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (FIG 29)

a. Remove Knob and Cover, b Remove Foam Pre..Cleaner element by sliding it off of

the Paper Cartridge. c, Wash Foam Pre_Cleaner in liquid detergent and water, d Wrap Foam Pre-Cteaner in cloth and squeeze dry, e., Saturate Foam Pre-Cleaner in engine oil, Squeeze to re-

move excess oil.

f, Install Foam Pre-Cleaner over Paper Cartridge. Reassem

ble Cover and Screw down tight - 15 -

GREASE BOTH

OIL SPINDLES

FIGURE 3]

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