Craftsman 917259730 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.259730

Caution: Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

PAN 0

18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER

5 SPEED

38" MOWER DECK

ELECTRIC START

GARDEN TRACTOR

o Assembly

° Operation

° Maintenance

° Service and Adjustment

° Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A°

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT' OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BE- COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN=

VOLVED.

i ii i j

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD,TO POINT OUT,.

IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM- PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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 engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arresler meetingapplicabte tocal uf area

taws (if any). if a spark attester is used. it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator (See REPAIR PARTS for par1 number identification}.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other States may have similar taws Federal laws apply on federaldands

t Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS

OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attacli- ments

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.

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 Do not le, other interests distract you.

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

the driver's seat.

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

side

8 Clear the work area of obiects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might

be picked up and thrown

9 Disengage all attachment ctutches before attempting to start

the engine

10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before

leaving the operator's position

11 Disengage power to mower, stopthe engine, and disconnect

spark ptug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, m aking an adtustment, or repair Be careful to avoid touching hot

muffler or engine components

12 Disengage power to attachments when t_ansporting or not _n

use

I3 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle

unanended. D_sengage the cower take-oI!, fower the attach.. ments, shift into neutraf set _he park=ng brake stop the

engine, and remove lhe key

14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uph,ll or downhill

Mow bp and down the face of slopes (not greater 1,han !5 °) never across the face Refer to page 51

15 Reduce speed or slopes .tnd make turns gradua;ly to prevent

l=ppmg or [oss of cofitrol Exercise extreme caution when changing d,rec_Mon on slopes

t6 Whde go_ng up or down slopes, ptacegear smftcontroiIever

,n 1st gear #oslhon to negohate the s_ope w_lnout slopp,ng

17 Never mew m wet or shppery grass when traction ts unsure

or at a speec wh,ch could cause a skMd

18 Slay atert lot holes _nthe terrain and other h,dden hazards

Keep away _rom atop-otis

19 Do not dnve )c c_ose to creeks d_fches and pubhc h_gh-

ways

20 Exerose "2:. r .'! c.: ." .......' mow_r,g aro__._¢__ed objects tn

order to prevent me o.ades from stnMng them Neve't deho- er_{:e.y °,r- ',t&_cr cr r'owe, ,n;o or over any {ore...qr_co ec't.

*_' Nece, S_ ": q-__"S ...., :. :to[or comes to a S_co

22 #,lever D-_:e "_. _ds o: Ieet jr;dot Ine mowe" C 'C" , .je

C;'_:e or "_r.1' "{"€ -_ov,ng #arts wnde tr.'_. O..... '_,_,et 3

. ......rg A ",',,_._,._-_.O Ce3" _ dSCn3rg,." ,.

: _j.... " }',-' ,*, .-," _,, '_ O_,_so' _s,n_ m_.{,, ec:. _r._e,"t

.t J.,_ .;" _, "lL_D_ove'J d' t',,'_Da r " tc_ ;;,o."4s

C L ..... _15 TD t"o':_e _o.,, C.a z' . !',, y C'On'rO;

c Do not turn sharply Use care when backing. d Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

owner's manual

24 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways

25.. When using any attachments, never direcf discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-

hicle 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 run-

ning Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled

gasoline

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

fumes ate dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

27.. Keep the vehicle and attachmenls in good operating condi- tion and keep satety devices in place and working.

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

ment is insafe working condition

29 Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where tumes may reach an open l_ame or spark Allow the engine to coo! belore storing _nany enclosure

30 To reduce fire hazard keep the engine bee o{ grass {eaves.

or excessive grease Do not clean product wh_e engine _s

running

31 Except for adius_ments. DO NOT operate engine _ air cteaner

or cover d_rec_ over carburetor air _n(ake is removed

Rem'o£aI ol s.;_" a,._ coJ!d creale a fire h3Za_d

32 Do not operafe w4_'o_I a muir er or tamper wdh exnaus_

system Damage_ mufflers or spark arreslers could cre]:e a fire hazard Inspect penod_calty and replace if necessaw

33 Th, _ vehicle ar:d al_achmer'4s snould be stopped and :,.

spect_-,.d tar dam__ge ait_' striking a toreign GbieCt. and fne damage shou,a r.,e "eaa red belcre _e;!3rt}ng and operat;ng

;he equ_pmen;

34 Do not change ":e er:g,ne governor se_t:ngs or overspeed _ne

engine: severe c3,"r...'_geOr =nlurY rTr_"l_,' 'esutt

35 When using : ._ ver',,cie wnn mower o_oceed as fo£ows

a Mow on y ;' cayhgn[ or ,n good __rllhoal hghl

b Shot tree ,._,:] ne oH oCg.,'g cl_u_e

c Check the Dace ._'.cun; g c.,.3ts _o ,:..'r,r,_r bQh_n,:_S _.t

frequem ._'erva,s " " "

36 Do not ape, 't ,_: -, '--':,.1' _. w_noL: ::7,: ._,-:,re grass Ca;Chef

on mow ,..,_,.;€_; ec.,_pP,.:d o" ',he oe' eC:3r shield in place

37 P ,engag,'.. ;>;,.,.....to too,,, r befor,_ o !,.- ._g uo Do not mow

n reverse ,_s aoso_u;._ € necessar r, and {her1 Only alto.-

caretul cot,,_ , _ or. o! '.-';e . '. ,e .i,_ea ::.._... ¢ !i_e mowe_

Ur_m:-'r,e .... , -.,:4:7,_.] _... _,:nerc_,;:jmaler_a_ssbse,::

1odell,. D_.l: ::.".]-Tdwt:ar it s:' ; ';.be cr_e_:;,ed_.reque_H _.,_-. 01_ red 1,7e_'"e_" _eo acemer ' :: ,IS S '..';bd 0_. C7,>c_ec :.:

""_:-. _ 1_1'";. .'7:ew.-- theor ; t :'_t",,,L3C1._re .... .-c,i ....

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Garden 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 remedy, please contact your nearest

Sears Service DepartmenL We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or

repair this unit,

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product. See the nearest Sears store or service center

for details_

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL

PLATE UNDER THE SEAT°

YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

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 well

#:ared for tractor will run better and last longer.

ATTACHMENTS

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

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

_,,. ,,,, lie i 1/11 ll,i

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY'

ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For one year from date of purchase, when this ridingequipment ismaintained, 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 inthis electric start riding equipment,,

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 punctui'es from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass); and

• repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingthe failure to maintain the equip- merit according to instructionscontained in the owner's manual; and

• rk:ling equipment used forcommercial or rental purposes

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For90 days from the date of purchase, ifany battery included withthis dding equipmentproves defective in material

or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not ho_da charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART- MENT

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/'731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684

DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR BY TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN 150 POUNDS (68 KG),

INDEX

A F

Adlustments: Fuel:

Brake 17 Type

Carburetor 22 Storage

Mower Drive Belt 11 Fuse Mower

Front-To-Rear 25 H Side-To,Side 24

Throttle Contro! Cable 21 Hood Removal

Air Cleaner

Cleaning 18

Paper Cartridge . 19 L Air Intake Screen, Engine 18 Assembly .

Attachments ........................... 50 Chart

Battery:

Charging

Cleaning

Installation Levels

Prepara lion Starting with weak Battery

Storage. Terminals

Belt:

Motion Drive Replacement Mower Drive Adjustment

Mower Drive, Removal

Blade:

Sharpening

Replacement

Brake Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment Controls, Tractor

Cutting Level, Mower

Engine:

Air Screen

Oil Change Oil Level

Oil Type Starting

Storage

5-11 Lubrication:

Tractor Pivot Points

Main tenance

21 Air Filter

18 Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

8 Air Intake Screen. Engine

17 Battery

7 Blade Sharpening

21 Brake Adjustment

26 Engine Oil

18 Lubrication Chart

Spark Plugs

23 Tire Care

11 Mower: !0 Adjustment, Front.to.Rear

Adjustment, Side-to-Side

!7 Blade Sharpening

25 Blade Replacement

17 Cutting Level

Installation

Operation

22 Removal

12 Muffler 11 Spark Arrester

Oil

Cold Weather Conditions

18 Engine

18 Storage 16 Operation •

16 Operating Your Mower 13 Operating Your Tractor

26 Starting the Engine

Stopping Your Tractor 13

13 Tractor Operation on Hills 15

26 Options

22 Attachments ............ 50

Spark Attester ............. 2

Parts Bag 5,6

Repair and Adjustments 20-26

16.20 18

18 17 17

!6 20

1.9

17,26

25 24

11 10

Blade 25 Carburetor 22

Fuse 22

Hood Removal 23

Motion Drive Belt Replacement 23 Mower Adjustment. Front-to-Rear 25

Mower Adjustment, Side-to.Side 24 Mower Removal 24

Safety Rules 2 Seat 7

Service Record 28 Slope Guide Sheet 5t

Spark Plugs 19 Speed Control Chart 14 Starting the Engine 13

S_eering Wheel 8 Stopping the Tractor 13 Storage 26

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 21 Tires 17,26 Trouble Shooting Chart 27

12.15

Warranty 3

Wiring fSchematic} 29

ASSEMBL Y

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

!7 Take items out of carton. The box contains the items

shown below..

2.. Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife and fold down sides_

3._ Remove mower deck from skid.

4.. Disengage Parking Brake°

5. Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid. "Be careful of staples inskid_

The operationof any tractorcan resultin for- eign objectsthrown intothe eyes,whichcan

result in severe eye damage_ Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while mowing We recom-

mend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the

spectaclesor standard safety glasses, avail-

able atSears Retail orCatalogStoreso

................ .,,,,,.,.,,_ , L_L L,J ..........................................................................................................................................................

To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need: (2) 7!16"wrenches Ratchet Wrench (1) 3/4" wrench Tire Pressure Gauge (1) 9/16" wrench Screwdriver (1) 1/2" wrench Utility Knife (1) 3/4"socket

Parts bag contents not shown full size

fili/ilMilililiii[it]i)lll_LilldiiiJ_iit[li]_l

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

Terminal Guard

(2) Keys

15" Slope Instruction

Seat Steering wheel

Battery

d Battery Acid

e Owner's Manual

f Parts Bag

Bat_,eryCaps and Instructions

Steering Wheel insert

ASSEMBLY

LOCATION

BATTERY

TERMINALS

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Wing Nut, 1/4 - 20

(2) Hex Boit, 114- 20 x 3/4

_,_ (2) Lockwasher, I/4

(2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20

iiii ]11111 iiiii i ii iiii iii / ii i .....

liilI!l lllli

111iilI

!SEAT

(1) Adjustment Bolt, 1/2 - 13 x 1

(1) Lockwasher, 1t2

(I) Washer 17t32 x 1 3/16

x 12Ga

(1) Shoulder Bott 5/16 - 18

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE

DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR,

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD,

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-

ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON- TACT WITH BATTERY ACIDo

DO NOT SMOKE° FUMES FROM

CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX- PLOSIVE.

ASSEMBL Y

/VENT CAP

CUT AWAY VIEW /

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA-

TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT- TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE

SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND AT- TACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT

OFF THE ENGINE

1, Prepare Battery

READ INSTRUCTIONS INCL UDED WITH THE BATTERY

VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS, ALWAYS WEAR

GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT

YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.

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

SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED

WITH BATTERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS.,

b. Fil!each cell with battery acid,_ Add the acid until it

reaches the bottom of the vent wells (Fig !),. DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN

DAMAGE TO TRACTOR

c Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes. If the level of acid falls below the point de- scribed in step (b)o add more acid until the correct

level is reached. NOTE:' Uneven FILLING OF CELLS WILL AFFECT THE BATTERY CAPACITY

AND LIFE lnsta/l the battery caps to cover the vent wells Wash the top of the battery with water to re-

move any acid. then wipe dry.

d. Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling

e It is recommended that the battery be charged be-

fore use Use a !2 voitbatterycharger. Chargebat- tery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OB-

SERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED

FOR BATTERY CHARGING. Check the acid level

afler the battery ischarged. If the acid has fallen be-

low the correct level, add distilled or iron-free water.

f Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by add-

ing it to approximately (2) two gallons (Z 5 fiters) of water in a (5) five gallon (I9 liters) plastic container.

Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming..

2_ Install Seat Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so

that the operator can comfortably reach Clutch/Brake Pedal and safely operate the tractor (Fig. 2).

a Remove cardboard from seat pan.. b Place seat on seat pan Screw adjustment bolt,

lockwasherand flat washer into seat (Fig2). Adjust_ ment bolt shoulder bolt and washers found inbag of

parts (shown full size page 6)

FIGURE I

SHOULDER BOLT

t.OCKWASHER

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

FUEL TANK

CAP WASHER

FIGURE 2

c° Tighten shoulder bolt securely using a I/2" wrench.

Tighten adjustment bolt finger tight NOTE THAT THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THE SEAT PAN SLOT..

d Place seat inoperating position. Sit on the seat and

press clutch/brake pedal all the way down If operat-

ing position is not comfortable, adjust seat.

e Toadjust.;Raiseseat.. Loosenadjustmentbolt Slide

seat to desired position Tighten adjustment bott se- cutely using a 3/4" wrench

.......... ..... .o_ ............ == .......

AND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TIGHT- ADJUSTMENT BOLT, LOCI<WASHER

ENED SECURELY TO PREVENT MOVE- MENT OF SEAT.

A SSEMBL Y

FIGURE 3

3 Instafl Steering Wheel

NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD.

a Use a 3/4" wrench to remove hex nut, and

2 , 1/4" diameter washer (shown futf size below) from steering column (Fig 3)

STEERING WHEEL

b Position steering wheel over steering wheel

insert

c Secure steering wheel to steering column using

2.7/4"" diameter washer and hex nut (Fig 3) Torque to 50 ft ., tbs

FIGURE 4

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

GRILL

d Snap steering wheel cap in place on steering

wheel Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts

HOOD

4, Check Tires

Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI in front tires and

12 PSI in rear tires. (Tires were over-inflated for

shipping purposes)..

5, Install Battery

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE

METAL BRACE LETS,WRISTWATCH BANDS,

RINGS ETC.

a. Lift hood from rear sides (Fig. 4). b Make sure drain tube (F/g, 5) is fastened to drain

hole in battery tray and battery tray is posi-

tioned in hole of battery support.

c. Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals

to front of tractoH (Fig 5).

[ & LF BATTERY IS REMOVED3 DO NOT !

OPERATE ENGINE., SPARKING MAY OCCUR_

d. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+)

battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer,

Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below)

found in bag of parts (Fig° 5). Tighten securely_

e, Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-)

battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full

size below) found in bag of parts (Fig, 5)°

Tighten securely.

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE AWEAK BATTERY, SEE "'START

ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"

(PAGE 21 )

f Using the slotted hole on one side of the battery

support (Fig,.6) insert one battery bolt into frame slot (head of bolt down). Fasten the battery bolt to

the terminal guard using wing nuL (Bolts, nuts and termina! guard found in bag of parts)

g. Assemble the remaining bolt to other side of bat-

tery support and fasten terminal guard to it with remaining wing nut (shown fullsizebelow).. Tighten

wing nuts securely by hand (Fig..6).

LOCKWASHER

ASSEMBL Y

NUT

LOCKWASHER

WASHER

HEX BOLTS

BLACK (NEGATIVE)

CABLE

FIGURE 5

WING WING NUT

NUT

TERMINAL DOORS

h.. Remove plastic from tractor hood and close°

NOTE: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG 6) FOR:

1, _NSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS

(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)

2 INSPECTION FOR CORROSION 3 TESTING BATTERY

4 ..lUMPING (IF REQUIRED)

5 CHARGING (IF REQUIRED)

KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED

WHEN NOT IN USE,,

BATTERY 8OLT

HOLE

TERMINAL ACCESS

DOOR

TERMINAL GUARD

BATTERY BOLT

ERY

SUPPORT

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RE-

LEASED. SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION,

9 FIGURE 6

ASSEMBL Y

PARALLEL LINK

FRONT HINGE PiN

6v Mower Installation

Your 38" mower installs without the use of tools,

Raise lift lever (Fig 10) to its highest position,

Turn height adtustment knob (Fig, 9) to its fo west position,

a, Slide mower under tractor, discharge guard to

R H, side

b. Install front hinge pm through axle and parallef

link (Fig. 7), Secure with retainer' spring,

c, Install rear "hinge pin through mower lift brack-

ets and parallel link (Fig, 7) Secure with

retainer spring.

FIG,URE 7

TRUNNION

FIGURE 8

d. Install clutch rod in clutch lever (Fig,. 8- Inset) e, Move lift lever forward to lower suspension

ar'ms, Slide trunnions through lift bracket holes and secure with retainer spring (Fig,, 8).

f. Roll belt over engine pulley, Make sure bett

is inside belt guides (Fig. 9), See belt drive sc-

hematic decal on mower housing.

g. Use lift lever (Fig,, 10) to raise mower,

h Turn height adjustment knuz) (Fig 9) _:-Iockwise

CLUTCH

CLUTCH ROD

LEVER

REAR' AXLE

HINGE PiN

FRONT

RETAINER

SPRING

(/'-",,) to the middle of its tlave!

7_ Mower Drive Belt Removal

NOTE: MOWER BELT fNSTALLAT{ON DECAL

LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL

Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISEN-

GAGED" position (Fig, 10).

Turn height adiustmenc knob (Fig, 9) to to west

position. Move mower fift lever (Fig. 10)

forward to lower mower to its lowest position

Roll belt off engtne pulley (Fig. 1t),, Be care-

BE LT

ful not to bend the belt guides.

Pull belt off both mandrels (Fig,. I l),

Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and pull belt off idler pulley

FIGURE 9

f Sfide belt from under idler spring.

B. Mower Drive Belt Replacement

a, Slide belt under'extension spring (Fig_ 11). b. Place bett on rear side of both mandrels,

c, Spring idler belt guide away from idler putte_,

and place belt around rear' side o f idler putle y,

d Roll bett over mower drive pulley, Make sure

drive belt is inside mower drive pulley bett guides,

NOTE: BELT GUIDE TO BELT CLEARANCE SHOULD

BE MAINTAINED AT 5 32 TO 114'

Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

Your tractor has been manufactured with the

ability to re-adjust the mower drive belt to pro-

vide you with longer belt life.

If the attachment clutch lever (Fig.. 10) 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,

Lower or remove the mower deck for easier

access,

Using (2) 7/16'" wrenches, remove the D-shaped washers from the rock shaft assembly (Fig, 1 1 -

/nset).

Move extension spring from lower end of slot to upper end in rock shaft assembly and instafl the D-shaped washers (Fig. 1 1- Inset).

Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D.shaped

washers.

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

END OF THE SLOT ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEMBLY

A SSEMBL Y

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

"HIGHEST" POSITION

LIFT LEVER "LOWEST'* POSITION

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIGURE 10

10, Check the Cutting Level

The Made housing was set at the factory to cut

level, After mowing a short distance, look at the area that was cut° tf the blade housing cuts

uneven; see the instructions on "Side-to.Side and

Front-to-Rear Mower Adjustment" (pages 24 and

25).

11 Final Assembly

a° Make sure all fasteners are tight_

b Read and follow the operation instructions

(page 12), Know the location and purpose of

all con trois.

c_ Check oil and gasoline (page l,Y) before starting

the tractor.

ENGINE IDLER

PULLEY _-,_._._. IDLER

BELT-.-_,/_."I / ROCK SHAFT

L,H.

MANDREL

EXTENSION

.DO

BOLT

L.H, P1VI

BELT GUIDE

ASSEMBLY R H.

R,H,, PIVOT

BRACKET \

MANDREL

COTTER PiN

FIGURE i I

LOCKNUTS

OPERA TION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR./fyou understand the machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak pedormance_ While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Gar _

den 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 Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others.

Be sure to pay strict attention to alt notes and cautions; they are included for your safety_ Save _thismanual for future reference.,

Lift Lever Plunger

Light Switch

Throttle Control

-.t.---.-- Attachment

Ignition

Lift Lever

Choke

Clutch/Brake Attachment Clutch

Pedal ""P J Lever

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever up to engage mower. There will 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 tractor, Push !ift

lever plunger and move the lift lever 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

HEIGHT 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

(/"_ l to raise cutting height and counterclockwise (JP'_ ) to lower cutting height Lower Attachment lift lever

GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch!brake pedal down firmly and move gear shift lever to desired speed

IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to

start

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns on and off the headlights

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the

clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the park- ing brake lever in "Engaged" position and release pressure from pedal Ctutch/brake pedal will remain in

brake position To release, push pedal in

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in- crease o r decrease the speed of the engine

CHOKE: To .start a cold engine, pult choke out to engage.

Parking Brake

1_ Stopping Your Tractor

I d_ DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP 1THE ENGINE.

LEARN HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC- TOR BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO START

THE ENGINE.

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO PREVENT 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 "'DISENGAGE[)'"

position.

e. Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position. f . Turn ignition key to "OFF" position Never use

choke to stop engine.

2, Starting The Engine

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN AREA.

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

TING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE

THE "ENGAGED" POSITION AND/OR THE

THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IS IN FOOT PEDAL IS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED_

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT ARE NOT 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 oiL For cold weather operation, see chart on page 16, Check engine oil level

with tractor on level ground._ Remove and wipe dipstick (Fig, I7) clean, screw it in tight for a few seconds, remove and read oil level., If necessary, add oi! until "'FULL" mark is

reached,

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

LEADED automotive gasoline, (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve fife), Capacity is 2 gallons,

CAUTION EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS- TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR-

MATION CF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN D_MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHIL, E ;N STOPAGE

TD 4bCtD ENG!NE P_:OBLEMS, THE FUEL SYS- TEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFOPE STOPAGE

FOP 3'3 DAYS C o LDNGEP DRAIN THE GAS

TA._IK STAPT THE ENGINE _ND LET IT RUN UN-

TL THE FUEL JNES AND C/,#BURETOR ARE

E*,f, =TF USE F#ESH FuEL NExT SEASON .SEE

ST_P_DE HS-_L'CT GNS FOP 4DDtT_ONAL tN- =3PM4 7:C '%_.

•_JE;EF, USE E_,S__IE ;._'_ C4Fg...._ETD p 2LEANER

"--RDC'u'_TS b T.-,_ ::.'EL T-:'._d _F. F-__=bfA,_tEt_T _.4_343E '.,*,4,, _25:., _

OPERA TION

L IGHT-._,_

SWITCH

CHOKE

THROTTLE CONTROL

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

POSITION

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER FIGURE 12

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILLER NECK_ DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE OFF ANY

SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN

FLAME,

c_ Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISEN-

GAGED" position (Fig, 12)_

do Push clutch/brake pedal fully into brake

position.

e. Place gear shift lever in "WEUTRAL "position

(Fig. 12)o

fo Pul! choke out (Fig, 12).

g. Move throttle control to middle position

(Fig,12)o

h 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

MINLJTE if engine does not start after several at-

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

position, wait a few minutes and try again,

NOTE: IF 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 wifl 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,

) When restarting a warm engine, move throttle

control midway between "'S" (slow) and

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

to be used,,

IMPORTANT: BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, ]

INSTALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER PARALLEL LINK (Fig. 7),

IGNITION

KEY

'DISENGAGED"

PARKING 8RAKE

OPERA ]'ION

ATTACHMENT CLU]CH LEVER '-ENGAGEO" POSiTiON

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

• DISENGAGED'* POSITION

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIGURE 13

...............FUNCTION ...............

Normal

Mowing

Heavv

Mowing

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ]H,,

Snow Blade

Snow Blower

of Tiller

Transport

FIGURE 14

GEARSHIFT

2or3

lor2

1,2or3

3,4or 5

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

LOWEST'

POSITION

LLFT "HIGHEST'" LEVER POSITION

,, ,,,,,,,,, i,,, LU

THROTTLE

JJ_

FAST

SLOW FAST

DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE

CAUTION:

OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS° EXCES-

SIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION,

3 _,Operating Your Tractor and Mower

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,

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 CUTMA TERIAL. REGULATE GROUND SPEED BY SELECTING

A LOW ENOUGH GEAR (FIG. 14) TO GIVE THE MQWER

CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT

)ESIRED

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH- J OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS !

CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO t EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR i SHIELD IN PLACE

a Select desired height of cut position using height

adjustment knob (Fig, 13)

b Raise lift lever and place attachment clutch lever

in disengaged position c Push cfutch/brake pedal down firmly d Start engine (page I3)

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 desired gear h Lower mower into cutting position using attach-

ment lift level

i Release clutch!brake pedal to start movement

j, Move throttle control to "'F" (fast) position.

NOTE: SELECT A GROUND SPEED THAT WlLL SUIT THE TERRAIN, QUALITY OF CUT AND ATTACHMENT

BEINGUSED (See Chart. Fig 14)

4. Mowing Tips

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

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY REFER TO PAGE 2,,

a. Use the runner on the RH side as a guide; the blade

cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (Fig.

15)o

OPERA TION

R H RUNNER

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 will result in a more even distri:

bution of clippings and more uniform cutting,,

When mowing large areas (Fig° 16), start by turning

to the right so that the clippings will discharge away

from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc, After one or

two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished°

d., If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twiceo

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,

5, Operating The Tractor On Hills

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° AND DO

NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY St.OPE_ REFER TO,,_GE 51.

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

up or down hills..

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 16

b_ AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS°

co If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever

to slower position°

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT

TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/

I LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

d If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

peda! quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in

e ,

the lowest speed range (Ist Gear) and that you have allowed room to roll slightly downhill° Depress clutch/brake fully. Disengage parking brake and

release clutch/brake pedal SLOWL Y to start tractor movement.

f Make all turns gradually

BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.

6_ Flip:Up Discharge Guard

Your mower has a flip-up discharge guard (Fig° 15) for door or gate clearance when held in raised position1

MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITON

AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE

RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLEC-

TORI_ NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE GUARD IN

OPERATING POSITION.

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL

FIGURE 17

DIPSTICK

AND FILL TUBE

With Every Mowing

1., Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure.

2, Observe aft safety precautions, 3, Keep tractor weft lubricated (refer to page 20).

First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

1o Change Engine Oil

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) wil! help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to

your engine.

NOTE,: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALL()W DIRT TO ENTER

THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL,.

a_ Drain oil with engine warm, b Remove hoodandgrif/(see page 23),

c, Loosen oil drain plug (Fig_ 18)., Remove dipstick° d,, Catch oil in a suitable container.

d. Reinstal! oildrain plug after all oil has.been removed

from engine.

e. Refill engine oil. Refill capacity is I 1/2 quarts..

NOTE.: DO NOT OVERFILL.

L. Replace dipstick..

Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating..

ENGINE OIL DRAIN

FIGURE !8

To keep your tractor running better,

longer, perform necessary service using

the following maintenance schedule:

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT' OR REPAIR:

t, PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO

"BRAKE" POSITION.

2, MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N"

NEUTRAL POSITION,

3_ PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-

GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL,

4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSI-

TION.

5, 3"URN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF"

POSITION, SHUT OFF THE EN- GINE.

6_ MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADE AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.

7. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY., 8, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING_ BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-

ING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS,

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determine temperature range expected before next oil change. All oil must meet A P i service classification SD, SE or SF.

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

CAUTION:

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

Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings)

1. Check Engine Off Level

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL [ WITH ENGINE RUNNING,

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine oil level with tractor on levelground, Wipe dipstick

(Fig 17) 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 above),, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

+ 36 hidden pages