Craftsman 917255820 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

YT 16 TWIN

5 SPEED YARD TRAC

Assembly Installation

Operation Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 US.A.

TOR

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 nearestSears, Roebuck and Co. Store° 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".

L6M_TED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRUC START RIIDQNG EQUIPMENT

For one year" from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair"free of charge any defect in material or workmanship in this electric start riding equip-

ment.

MODEL

NUMBER __

SERIAL

NUMBER

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

THE DRAWBARo

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEPIN A SAFEPLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,

This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner' and belt(s), which are

expendable 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 main- tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and

riding equipment used for" commercial or' rental purposes.

FULL SO-_)AY WARRAN3"Y O_J BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves

defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge,

Sears will replace the battery at no charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT 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 vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL60684

TABLE OIFC@ T NTS

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

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

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS - TRACTOR ...... 7

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS =MOWER ....... 11

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - MOWER .... 12

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - TRACTOR . ,15

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

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

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ULES FOR SAFE

1 Know the controls and how to stop qulckly. READ THE

OWNER'S MANUAL

2, Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction or with°

out having read the owners manual.

3 Do not carry passengers. K_eepchildren and pets a safe dis-

tance away

4 Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fitting

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,

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 which might be picked up and thrown

9 Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to

start the engine.

10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be-

fore leaving the operator sposition,

11 Disengage power to mower stop the engine and disconnect

spark plug wire(s) from spark plug s before c ean ng, mak- ing an adjustment or repairs,

12 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not

in use,

13 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vebicle un-

attended. Disengage the power-take-off, lower the attach- ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key

14 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_

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

]6. 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

18 Stay aler_ for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards 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

object° 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.

OPERAT6@N

23_ Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment

a. [Jseonly approved drawbar hitch points, b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.

c. lid not turn sharply. Use care when backing,

d Use count_erweight or wheel weights when suggested in

the owner smanual° 24, Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. 25, When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve- hicle while in operatiom

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

a. Useapproved gasoline contalners_ b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to

a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline.

c Open doors if the eng ne is run in the garage - exhaust

fumes are dangerous. Db not run the engine indoors,

27 Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-

dition, and keep safety devices in place.

28 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-

ment is in safeworking condition.

29. 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°

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

or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine is running

31 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,

32 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.

33 The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-

spected for damage after strikiog a foreign object and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment,

,34. rOD not change,the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine; severe damage or injury may result

35. 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.

36. Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in p!ace.

37. Disengage power to mower before baeldng up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after

careful observation of the entire area behind the mower,

PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY

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-coveredland unless the engine s 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

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may have similar [aws_ Federal laws apply on federal lands, Seeyour Authorized Service Center for spark arrester mufflers part numbers

106686X - LH Muffler Kit and 106687X - R.H Muffler Kit.

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CUTAWAYVIEW

FIGURE1

AIR INTAKE DUCT

VENT CAP

BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY CELL '

ASSEMBLY

To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need:

two 7/16" w;enches, one 3/4" wrench and ohe 9/16"

wrench

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H_)AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATORIS POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

1. Remove Fastenersholding Tractor to skid_Also remove

Batter,/, SteeringWheetand Bagof Parts_

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD=

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI- ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE.

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARG-

EDELECTROLVTE ARE EXPLOSlVE.

2. Fill and charge Battery (before installing). NOTE: SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BAT-

TERY, a, Fill 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° I_OTE: TIGHTEN VENT CAPS SECU RELY,

Co 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.

FIGURE 2

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

GRILL

,NUT

HEX BOLTS

BLAqK

(NEGATIVE) CABLE

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, RE-

MOVE METAL BRACELETS, WRIST- WATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC. FROM

VOURPERSON.

3. Install Battery a. Lift hood from rear sides (Fig. 2).

b, L_ft out Air Intake Duct.

c, Remove tape from Plastic Tray= 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 Bagof Parts,

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON- I

FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.

FIGURE 3

DRAIN TUB

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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- washer and Hex Nut (Fioo 3). TJnhten _n_Hr_lv

5,InstallBatteryusing:twoInt=/E_xt,Lockwashers,two Wing

Nuts (shown full sizebelow) and

INT./EXT, WING WING NUT LOCKWASHER NUT

INT./EXT.

ACCESS DOOR

GUARD

TERMINAL

ACCESS DGOR

_INAL

two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of

Parts, a. LJsingthe square 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

Int,/Ext Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig, 4.

b Assemble the remaining Battery Bolt to other side of

Battery Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with re- maining }nt/Ext Lockwasher and Wing Nut, Tighten

Wing Nuts securely by hand (Fig 4).

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

! Inspection for secure connedtions (tighten hardware), 2 Inspection for corrosion 3 Testing battery 4 Jumping (if required). 5 Charging (if required)

WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP TERMINAL

ACCESS DOORS CLOSED.

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER

PARALLEl LiNK HAS BEEN RELEAS-

ED, SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT IN-

STALLATION, PAGE B_

BOLT

SUPPORT

FIGURE 4

_ STEERING WHEEL CAP

_HEX NUT

_ER

STEERING WHEEL

6 Replace Air Intake Duct (Fig, 2},

7. Close Hood, 8_ Install Steering Wheel.

NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD° a° Remove Hex Nut and Large Washer from Steering

Column (Fig, 5), b, Position Steering Wheel over Steering Wheel Insert. c, Secure Steering Wheel to Steering Column using Large

Washer and Hex Nut (Fig. 5), d, Snap Steering Wheel Cap in place on Steering Wheel.

Steering Wheel Cap found in Bag of Parts,

9. To adjust seat position, swivel seat forward. Use 3/4" wrench to loosen Seat Bolt and slide seat to desired posi-

tion. Make sure seat sets straight on Seat Pan and tighten Seat Bolt securely (Fig, 6).

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SEAT PAN

SEAT BOLT

FUEL

TANK

CAP

FIGURE 7

Capacity is 3 p_nts. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating.

2. Fill Fuel Tank (Fig. 6), Use fresh clean, unleaded auto- motive gasoline, (Leaded " " " is anRegular grade gasoline

acceptable substitute, but will increase carbon and lead

oxide deposits and reduce valve _ife). Capacity is 3 - 1/2 gallons,

WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR METHANOL.

These type fuels react with water content in the fuel

and tend to form strong acids which can corrode metal parts and harm rubber and plastics

ENGINE

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL- ER NECK, OO 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)

4. Remove bandsfrom Mower Parallel Link (Fig. 1J).

UGHT

CHOKE

THROTTLE

CONTROL

FIGURE g

GEAR SHIFT

CONTROLLEVER

IGNITION

KEY

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

DISENGAGED"

pOSITION

PARKING BRAKE

I]NSTltAL SI RVDCE

I. This engine has been shipped filled with oil. Check Engine

Oil Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe Dipstick

(Fig_ 7 clean, push it in tight for a few seconds, remove

and read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until FULL

mark is reached.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

It tt

l/lllllllllll-

_0 o 0o 32° 60° 80° 100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE. ALL OILS MU_ MEET A.PJ. SERVICE CLA_

SIFICATION SD, SE, OR SF.

TARTBNG THE

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.

Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED"

position (Fig. 9)_

Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position (Fig_ 8)_ Place Gear Shift Control " " "

tion (Fig. 9).

Pull Choke out (Fig. 9),

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

Turn Ignition Key to "START H position until Engine starts

(Fig. g). 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 fuet 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

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may not have to be used.

Lever m N neutral, start posi-

PERATDO

BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, IN-

STALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER

PARALLEL LINK (FIG. 11),

STOPPBNG YOUR TI ACTOn

1 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal into futl "BRAKE" position,

2 Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED" position and re-

lease pressure from Clutch-Brake. Pedal should remain in ........

brake position. NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE

WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE,

C UTDO

f. Keep aH shields in place

2. Before leaving operatorts position: a Shift transmission to neutral

b Depress Clutch/Brake Peda{ and set Parking Brake° c Disengage Attachment Lever

d Shut off engine e Remove {gn{t_on Key.

3 Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine,

4 Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.

5 Always wear substantia_ footwear and avoid loose fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts

TRACTOR GPE ATIO

I With engine running and warm, place Throttle Control mid-

way between S (_low) 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.

4 If ground travel _stoo slow, move Throttle Control to

"F" (fast) position or press Clutch-Brake Pedal and shift

to a different gear

Ii If ii II . .

3 Move Shift Control Lever to "NEUTRAL" position,

4. P}ace Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" posi- tion,

B=Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position°

6 Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position,

TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED

REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC- USE,

For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Sh ft Contro Lever to N neutral posit=on (Fig. 9). NOTE: DO NOT TOW

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YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN SIX MILES PER HOUR.

TRACTOR Hi]ILL

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,

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 WITH- OUT THE DISCHARGE GUARD IN PLACE,

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (PAGE 28) IS AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR

TRACTOR, CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA

2, AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,,

a_ If slowing is necessary, move" Thrott]e Control Lever

to middle position_

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW

SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DDWNHILL AS CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION,

b_ If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake

Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking

Brake,

c, To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st gear

and that you have allowed room to roll slightly down- hillo Disengage Parking Brake and release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement

3 Make all turns slowly=

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