Sears 917.25446 User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.254460

MODEL NO.

917.250040 (without

_ower Deck)

Caution:

Read and follow all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

AssembBy

Operation

Maintenance Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

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AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR

IMPORTANT EQUIPM ENT PRECAUTIONS

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 arrestor meetingappticable local or area laws (ff any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator, (See REPAIR PARTS for part

number identificatlon)o

in the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other States may have similar laws_ Federal laws apply on federal lands

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

OWNER S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach-

ments_

2 Do not allow children to operate the machine_ Do not allow

adults to operate itwithout 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 cuL Do not let 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 operatoi"s 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 engtne,

t 0, Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before

leaving the operator's position,

1i, Disengage power to mower, stopthe engine, and disconnect

spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making

an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components.

12 Disengage powerto attachments when transporting or not in

USer

13, Take al! possible precautions when leaving the vehicle

unattended, 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 uphitl or downhill,.

Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Referto page55..

15. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradua!lyto prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

16 While going up or down slopes, place gear shift control lever

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

17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction isunsure, or at a speed which could cause a skid.

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

Keep away from drop-offs_

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

waysr.

20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never delib- erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects..

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

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

chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower =s

running..Always keep clear of discharge chute.

23 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipmenL

a.. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.. b. Limitloads to those you can safely control

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 direct 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 fueF 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 ifthe engine is run in the garage - exhaust

fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi- tion, and keep safety devices in place and working,.

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

ment is in safe working 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 tn 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.

3t._ Except for adjustments, DO NOToperate engine ifaircleaner

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

32° Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust

system,, Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could create a fire hazard_ Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.

33 The vehicl,e and attachments should be stopped and in-

spected for damage after striking a loreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating

the equipmenL

34° Do notchange 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 botts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals_

36. Do not operate the mowerwithout the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place,,

37. 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.

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

bag replacement Rep!acement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom- mendations or specifications.

CONGRATULATIONS on

Garden Tractor.. It has beer_ ur

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 uniL

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product., See the nearest Sears store or service center

for details.,

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 cared for tractor will run better and last longer.

ATTACHMENTS

This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store_ See pages 53_54 for a list of available

attachments..

yo purchase

designed, engineered and

of a Sears

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.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RiDiNG EQUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according

to the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in

material or workmanship in this electdc start riding equipment,.

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

become wom during normal use. Thiswarranty does not cover:

o 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 maintain the equip- ment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and

- riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes°

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears wilt replace the battery at no charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE 1S AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPART-

MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts which may vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

iNDEX

Adjustments:

Brake ...................................................16

Carburetor ...........................................20

Mower"

Front- To-Rear ...........................22

Side- To-Side ...............................22

Height ...............................................21

Throttle Control Cable ...................20

Shifter Shaft ..........................................25

Air Cleaner° ...................................................17

Air Screen, Engine ...................................18

Assembly .........................................................5-10

Attachments .............................................53-54

Battery:

Charging ..........................................7, 20

Cleaning ..................................................17

Installation ....................................................8

Levels ...............................................................7

Preparation ................................................7

Staffing with Weak Battery ......20

Storage ........................................................25

Terminals ...............................................17

Belt,:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ........24

Mower Drive

Installation .........................................10

Removal ..........................................22

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ......23

Blade:

Sharpening ............................................16

Replacement ...............................................24

Brake Adjustment ........................................16

Carburetor Adjustment ............................20

Controls, Tractor', ....................................! I

Cutting Leve!, Mower ............................10

Engine,:

Air Cleaner .......................................17

Air Screen ..............................................18

Cooling fins .............................................18

Oil Change ..............................................15

Oil Level ...................................................15

Oil Type ...........................................................I5

Repa# Parts ...............................42-50

Starting ......................................................12

Storage .................................................25

Filter:

A# Cleaner. ................................................17

Fuel ..............................................................18

Fuel:

Type ...............................................................12

Storage ..................................................25

Fuse ....................................................................2I

Hood Removal/Installation ...................21

Leveling Mower Deck .......................21-22

Lubrication.:

Chaff ..............................................................19

Tractor Pivot Points .........................!8

Maintenance ..............................................15-19

Air Cleaner. .................................................17

Foam Pre-cleaner. .................17

Air Screen, Engine ..............................18

Battery .........................................................17

Blade Sharpening ...........................16

Brake Adjustment ............................t6

Engine Oil ................................................15

Fuel Filter ....................................................18

Lubrication Chart ..........................19

Spark Plugs ................................................18

Tire Care ..............................................16, 24

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Rear ........22

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ............22

Height ......................................................21

Blade Sharpening ..............................16

Blade Replacement ........................24

Cutting Level ..........................................10

Installation ................................................10

Operation ................................................t3

Removal .....................................................22

Mowing Tips .......................................................14

Muffler'. ...............................................................18

Spark Arrester .............................2,32

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ............15

Engine .......................................................15

Storage ....................................................25

Operation .......................................................1i- 14

Operating Your Mower .................13

Operating Your Tractor ...............13

Starting the Engine .........................12

Stopping Your Tractor ...................12

Tractor Operation on Hills ........14

Options,:

Spark Arrester ..............................2, 32

Attachments ................ 53-54

Parking Brake ..............................................11

Parts Bag .................................................5-6

Parts, Replacement/Repair ......29-50

Repa# and Adjustments ...................19-25

Blade ..........................................................24

Carburetor,. ............................................20

Fuse ....................................................................21

Hood Removal/Installation .......2 I

Motion Drive Belt

RemovaYReplacement ......24

Mower Drive Belt

installation ..........................................10

Removal ..............................................22

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ......23

Mower Adjustment

Front- to-Rear ............................22

Side-to-Side .....................................22

Height ..............................................21

Mower Removal ...............................23

Tire Care ............................................16,24

Repair Parts ..............................................29-50

Safety Rules ............................................................2

Seat .................................................................................7

Service Record .............................................27

Slope Guide Sheet ........................................55

Spark Plugs ..................................................18

Speed Control Chart .................................13

Staffing the Engine ......................................12

Steering Wheel .................................................8

Stopping the Tractor ...............................12

Storage ...................................................................25

Throttle Control Cable

Adjustment .............................................20

Tires ................................................16, 24

Trouble Shooting Chart ....................26-27

Transaxle :

Repair Parts ..............................40- 41

Shifter Adjustment ..........................25

Warranty ..............................................................3

Wiring Schematic .................................28

ASSEM LY

To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need:

(2) 7/!6" Wrenches (1) 3/4"" Wrench

(1) 9/16" Wrench

(1) 1/2" Wrench

(I) 3/4" Socket

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

ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1 Remove box from carton. The box contains the items

shown below..

2. Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife and lold down sides

3 Remove mower deck from skid 4 Disengage Parking Brake

5 Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid

Ratchet wrench

Tire Pressure Gauge

Screwdriver Utility Knife

11/16 wrench

(2)

The operation of any tractor can result

in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gtasses or eye shields before starling your tractor and while mowing. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spec-

tacles or standard safety glasses, avail_

able at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores

Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size

(2) BaMery Carriage Bolts - 1/4 - 20 x 7 112

/ ""' I

J C,

'_,, ,,

Terminal Guard

15° Slope Instruction Sheet

(2) Keys

a Seat b Steering Wheel

c Battery

(6) Battery Caps

Steering Wheel Insert

d Battery Acid e. Owner's Manual

t Parts Bag

ASS

ASSEMBLY LOCATfON

BATTERY

TERMINALS

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULl, SiZE

(2) Wing Nut, 1/4- 20

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

(2) Lockwasher, 1/4

SEAT

(1) Adjustment Knob 1/2

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

(1) Washer 17/32 x ! 3/16

x12Ga

(2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20

(1} Shoulder Bolt 5/16 - t8

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMME-

DIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON- TACT WITH BATTERY ACiDo

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-

PLOSIVE°

ASSEMBLY

CUT AWAY VIEW

--- VENT CAP BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY CELL

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OP-

ERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT- TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNt,lING AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE

1. Prepare Battery

READ INSTRUCT!ONS INCLUDED 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.

NOTE: OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE

Fill battery with battery acid to bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig 1). DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING

WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.

Check level of battery acid after 30 minutes, Add additional battery acid if necessary. NOTE: PRESS

VENT CAPS INTO BATTERY UNTIL FASTENED SECURELY

NOTE: OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, LISTED 1N BOX ABOVE, REQUIRED FOR BATTERY CHARG- ING..

SEAT PAN

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIGURE 1

SEAT

FLAT FENDER

WASHER SHIFT

d Charge battery at a rate of six amperes for one

hour,

e_ Neutralize excess battery acid (from filling battery)

for disposal by. adding it to Z4 litres (2 gallons) of water in a 19litres (5 gal!on) 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.. 14)_

a,,

Remove cardboard from seat pan..

Place seat on seat pan, Screw adjustment knob and flat washer into seat (Fig. 2) Screw shoulder

bolt into seat (Fig, 2),. Adjustment knob, shoulder bolt and washer found in bag of parts..

FIGURE 2

THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT AND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TIGHTENED SE-

CURELY TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SEAT.,

c., Tighten shoulder bolt using a I/2" wrench. NOTE:'

THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THE

SEAT PAN SLOT.

d.. Tighten adjustment knob finger tight..

e 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

L To adjust: raise seal.. Loosen adjustment knob.

Slide seat to desired position. Tighten adjustment knob securely..

ASSEMBL Y

STEERING WHEEL

iNSERT

3. Install Steering Wheel

NOTE POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD a Use a 3/4 wrench to remove tock nut and

2 - t/4-" diameter washer (shown full size below)

from steertng column (Fig 3t

b. Position steering wheel over.steering wheel insert (Fig,,

3), BARS OF STEERING WHEEL SHOULD POINT

STRAIGHT ACROSS TRACTOR

c Secure steering wheel to steermg column usmg

2 I/4 dtameter washer and fock nut (F_g 3) Torque to 68 N-m (50 Ft Lbs,.)

FIGURE 3

AIR

INTAKE HOO0

DuCT

d Snap steenng wheel cap in place on steering

wheel Steermg v_heei cap found tn bag of parts

4. Check Tires Reduce tire pressure to I Kg/crrF (14 PSI) in front t#es

and O,71 Kg/cn'F (10 PSI) in rear tires.. (Tires were overinftated for shipping purposes,.)

5 Install Battery

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE

!_ DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS

.... RINGS.:,ooETC ' : ................................

I&..... I

METAL BRACLETS. WRISTWATCH BANDS,

tF BATTERY IS REMOVED, DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE. SPARKING MAY

OCCUR.

a Lift hood from rear srdes (F_g 41

b Make sure drain tube (Fig 5) is fastened to drain

hole in battery tray and battery tray is position. ed in hole of battery support

FIGURE 4

c Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals to

front of tractor) (Fig 5)

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CONNEC,- I TED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM

ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING

e. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+)

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

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

f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negadve (-)

battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shown furl

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

Tighten securely.

©©

NOTE IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE 'START- ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY' (PAGE 20)

g. Using the square hole on one side of the battery

support (Fig. 6) insert one battery bolt, head of bolt down.. Fasten the battery bolt to the terminal guard using wing nut as shown (Fig.. 6). Bolts, nuts, and terminal guard, shown below, are found in bag of

parts.

h Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side

of battery support and fasten terminal guard to it

with remaining wing nut.. Tighten both wing nuts

securely (by hand)) at the same time (Fig 6).

TERMINAL DOORS

WASHE R HEX

i BOLTS

BATTERY BLACK TERMINAL (NEGATIVE)

_///./ ' CABLE

DRAIN TU

{ON LEFT

REAR SIDE)

WING

NUT

FIGURE 5

WiNG NUT

TERMfNAL

GUARD

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

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

j. Remove plastic from tractor hood and close

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

1 INSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS

(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)

2 INSPECTION FOR CORROSION 3 TESTING BATTERY 4 ,JUMPING (IF REQUIRED)

5 CHARGING(IF REQUIRED)

KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED

WHEN NOT IN USE

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

LEASED SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

INSTALLATION, PAGE 10,,

TERMINAL

ACCESS DOOR

BATTERY

BOLT

SQUARE

HOLE

FIGURE 6

ASSEMBLY

MOWER

PARALLEL LINK

FIGURE 7

SUS.PE NSION ARMS

LiFT jLtFT

TRUNNION t BRACKET

RETAINER

_ SPRING

HINGE

REAR HINGE

6. Mower and Drive Belt Installation

INSTALL MOWER PARALLEL LINK

Your tractor has been shipped with the mower parallel link

included in the parts carton, Install mower parallel link on

tractor (Fig. 7) using hinge pin and retainer spring,

NOTE: SMALLER END OF PARALLEL LINK MOUNTS

TO TRACTOR USE THE SHORTEST HINGE PIN FOR

MOUNTING,

INSTALL MOWER

Your mower installs without the use of tools..

a, Raise attachement lift lever (Fig, 9) to its highest posi-

tion,.

b,, Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise _ )

to lowest position (Fig, 10)

c, Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to R,.H,

side

d Install rear hinge pin through mower flit brackets and

parallel link (Fig. 8), Secure with retainer spring,

e Move attachment lift lever (Fig, 9) forward to lower

suspension arms, Remove retainer springs from fift trunnions (Fig, 8)

f Slide trunnions through upper lift bracket holes and

secure with retainer springs (Fig 8),

g, Pull L H idter putley (Fig_ 12) toward the right hand side

of the tractor and roll belt over engine pulley (Fig, 8)

NOTE: MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING,

h. Use attachment lift lever (Fig 9) to raise mower,, i Turn height adjustment knob clockwise ([_) to the

middle of its travel (Fig 10),

FIGURE8

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH (C

PosmoN)

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG URE 9

LOWER

I_tN' LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER

7o Check Cutting Level

The blade housing was set at thefactory to cut tevet After mowing

ashortdistance, look atthe area that was cut, Iftheblade housing cuts uneven, see "MOWER ADJUSTMENT," page 2I

8. Final Assembly a Make sure all fasteners are tight.

b., Read and follow the operation instructions (page 1I),

Know the location and purpose of all controls,,

c, Check oil and gasoline (page I2) befGre staffing the

tractor,

NUT PULLEY

SPR_NG

L.H $OLER

MOWER DRIVE

BELT

IDLER

PULLEY

FIGURE 10

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

OWER L ;

PULLEY

FIGURE 11

OPERATION

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR.. If you understand the unit and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your

Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of the 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 all warnings and cautions; they are included for your safety Save this manual for future

reference° PLUNGER BUTTON

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT _HRNOTTToLLE

SWITCH

AMMETER --T LEVER

CLUTCH SWITCH

CLUTCH/BRAKE

TACHMENT

IGNITION

HEIGHT INDICATOR

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

AMMETER: Each time you start your tractor, check

your ammeter° The needle should move toward the (+) charging mark indicating the batte_ is being

charged as you operate your tractor. The headlights

will not show a discharge on the ammeter because they are not connected to the battery. (They have

their own electrical source,)

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Pull switch out and up to engage attachment_. 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. Move the lift lever forward to lower

attachment° CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 func-

tions; a clutch and a brake, To engage the brake push the pedal completely down.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height ad-

justment knob to adjust the mower height, With the

attachement lift lever in the "up" position, turn knob

clockwise (f-_; to raise cutting height and counter- clockwise _-_ ) to lower mower cutting height. Lower attachment lift lever.

CHOKE

HEIGHT INDICATOR: Indicates height setting of

mower deck Controlled by height adjustment Knob_

GEARSHIFT: Press the ctutch/brake pedal down firm!y and move gearshift lever to desired speed

IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right

to start LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push

the clutch/brake pedal completely down, Hold the

parking brake lever in "Engaged" position and re-

lease pressure from pedal Clutch/brake pedal will remain in brake position, To release, push pedal in..

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to

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

engage,

OPERA TION

DIPSTICK

,ENGINE

FIGURE 12

OPERATOR PRESENCE

SWITCH

SHOULDER

BOLT _

FIGURE 13

1. Stopping Your Tractor

KNOW HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC-

TOR BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE.

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE:

a. Push clutch/brake pedal into ful!"BRAKE"position (Fig

14).

b,. Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL"pos#ion (Fig, 15). c. Place park#Tg brake in "ENGAGED" position and re-

lease pressure from clutch/brake. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE "position (Fig. 14).

NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.

d Place attachment clutch switch in "DISENGAGED"

pos#ion (Fig 15).

e., Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position (Fig. 15).

f Turn ignition key to 'OFF" position (Fig 1.5)

NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.

2. StaRing the Engine

,,UIHIIILUlHUII .........J'"n . Ul JII ','.L!

VERSE YOUR TACTOR IN A LARGE, LEARN TO START, STOP AND RE-

OPEN AREA_

; Hin H,ll i

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

I"*

FUEL TANK CAP

THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH IN- TERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT

STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE

WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCI4

SWITCH IS IN THE "ENGAGED" POSITION

AND/OR THE FOOT PEDAL IS NOT FULLY

DEPRESSED. IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER

WORKING ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THESE

SWITCHES,

a This engine has been shipped filled with summer weight

oil (For cold weather operation see chart page 15)

Check engine oil level See page 15

b Fittfuettank (Fig 13) Use fresh, clean, regutarunfeaded

gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon

and lead oxide depsots and reduce valve life ) Capac- ity is 13 litres (3- I/2 gallons)

NOTE: FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE FUEL MUST BE USED TO INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START-

ING

CAUTION: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR US- ING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION

AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR- AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF ANY ENGINE WHILE iN STORAGE. TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL

SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STOR- AGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. DRAIN THE

GAS TANK, START THE ENGINE AND LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES AND CARBURE_

TOR ARE EMPTY USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON. SEE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR

CLEANER PRODUCTSINTHE FUEL TANK OR

PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

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 clutchswitchm r dtsengaged

posttlon {Fig 151

d Push c/utch/brake pedal fully _nto brake position

e Place gear shift lever in "NEUTRAL positon (Fig

15)

f Pull choke out (Fig I5)

g Move throttle control to mtddte position (Fig 151

h Turn ignition key ctockwsse (,.'_.} to 'START

position and release key as soon as engine starts

NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY

FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER MINUTE If engine does not start after several at.

tempts, move dTrott/e 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 20)

i After engine is warm, push choke in The f#st

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

mg 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

FUNCTION

Normal

GEARSHIFT

Mowing 2 OR 3

Heavy 1 OR 2

Mowing

Snow

Removal

Tilling 1

Plowing

Dozing

Grading

Transport

i i.i , i. ,i, ,I,IH

,...,.,.iJ

3-6

FAST

MID

THROTTLE

SLOW-FAST

TION

3. Operating Your Tractor and Mower

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA- TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWtTCH ANY ATTEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

1 Read owner's manual

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

and working

4 Remove objects that can be thrown by blades

5 Do not mow when children and others are around

6 Never carry children or passengers

7 Always look behind machine before backing

8 Do not mow where machine can tip or slip 9 If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back

slowly down

10 Be sure blades and engine have stopped before plac-

ing hands or feet near the blades

1I Remove key when leaving machine

MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD

TRACTOR SECURE

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET IN

OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH*

MENT IS RUNNING.

FIGURE 14

TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING

READ THE "°RULES FOR SAFE OPERA- 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 TOPAGE 2]

CAUTION. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO

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

WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION

TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR BY

150 POUNDS (68 kg),

NOTE ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE

WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER.

FORMANCE AND PROPER DISCHARGE OF CUT MA TERIAL REGULATE GROUND SPEED BY SELECTING A

LOW ENOUGH GEAR (TABLE 1) TO GIVE THE MOWER

CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT

DESIRED

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

CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO

EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE..

a Select desired height of cut posmon using height

adjustment knob (Fig 15)

b Raise lift lever and place attachment clutch switch

fn disengaged position

c Push clutch/brake pedal down firmly (Fig !4)

d Start engme (page 12) e With engine running and warm place throttle con-

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

position

f Engage mower with the attachment clutch switch

g Move gear shift lever to desired gear h Lower mower into cutting position using attach-

ment lift lever.

i Release c/utch/brake pedal to start movement

(Fig 14)

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

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

BEING USED (TABLE 1).

OPERA

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

HEIGHT

KNOB

TION

LIGHT

SWITCH

3TTLE

CONTROL

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 chppings and more uniform cutting

When mowing large areas/FIg 17). start by turn_ng

to the right ,so that the chppmgs wHf discharge a way from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow _n the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished

d Ifgrass is ex tremety tall, it should be mowed twice

The first time cut relatively high, the second time

to the desired height

G£AR SHIFT CONTROL

LEVER

FIGURE t5

FIG URE 16

FIGURE 17

e The left hand ssde of mower should be used for

PARKING

BRAKE

trimming

f Do not mow tall, dry grass over 15.25 cm (6 inches)

tall.. It is a fife hazard

5 Operating 'The Tractor On Hills

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH

SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° AND DO

NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE. REFER

- R H RUNNER a

Move gear shift lever to _ 1ST'" gear before starting up or down hills

AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS

If slowing _s necessary, move throttle control lever

DISCHARGE

GUARD

to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake

To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in

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

have allowed room to roll slightly downhill Depress clutch!brake full Disengage parking brake and

release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start tractor movement

f Make all turns gradually

TO PAGE 55.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP..

TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH

POSITION,

4 Mowing Tips

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

I _ READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY

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

cuts approximately254 cm (1 inch) outside the runner (Fig. 16)

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. REFER 'TO PAGE 2,

6 Flip-Up Discharge Guard

Your mower has a flip*up discharge guard (Fig 161 for

door or gate clearance when held in raised position

MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION AND

BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLECTOR), NEVER

OPERATE P/lOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE

GUARD IN OPERATING POSITION.

To keep your tractor running better,

longer, perform necessary service using

the following maintenance schedule:

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECT!ON AD- JUSTMENT OR REPAIR:

PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION

2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO NEU-

TRAL" POSITION

3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN ENGAGED

POSITION REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL

4 PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

IN DISENGAGED POS1TION

5 TURN IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSI-

TION

6 MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES

AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM- PLETELY STOPPED

7 REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY

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

PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, BE CAREFUL TOO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS

MAINTENANCE

FIGURE 18

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determme tempera[ure tange expecfed before ne×f od

change All otl must mee! A P ! service ctasmhcat_on SD

SE or SF

With Every Mowing

I, Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter

pins and retafner springs are secure.

2, Observe all safety precautions

3. Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to paqe 19) First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

1. Change Engine Oil

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) will help eliminate breakqn residue which might be damaging to your engine.,

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DLRTTO ENTER

THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL.

a, Drain oil with engine warm,, b., Loosen ofldrainplug (Fig !8) andremovedipstick

(F_g, 19).,

c,, Catch oil in a suitable container.,

Tighten oi! drain plug,,

e,.

Refill engine oil (see chart at right), Refill capacity without oil filter change is 3-1/2 pints (1.7 litres),

With oil filter change (page 18), capacity is 4 pints

(19 titres)_

NOTE:

DO NOT OVERFILL,

Replace dipstick (Fig. 19) then remove dipstick

and read oil level,, Make sure oil level is at the

"FULL" mark on dipstick,, Add or remove oil as

indicated on dipstick,,

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20 ° 0° 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 °

Dipsttck assembly mus[ be securely nghtened mid lube at all t_mes when engine is operalrng

CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELO 0 C(32"F)

W °

Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings}

I Check Engine Oil Level

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL | WITH ENGINE RUNNING

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine oil level with tractor on level ground Wipe dipstick tFJ# 19) 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

TENANCE

OIL FILTER

FIG URE 19

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

AND FILL TUBE

Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season)

1. Brake Adjustment

This Tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transax/e (Fig..20)_

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

1.8 METRES (SIX FEET) STOPPING DIS-

a. Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking

b. Measure distance between brake operating arm

c Ifdistance is other than 3.8 cm (1-1/2"), loosen jam

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above._ Readjust ff necessary..

2. Tire Care a. Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI

b Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control

c Avoidstumps, stones, deep rutsandother hazards

TANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN

BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.

brake._

and nut "A" on brake rod..

nut (Fig.. 20) and turn nut until distance becomes

3..8cm (1- I/2"). Retighten jam nut against nut ",4"

(1 Kg/cnf) and rear tires at 10 PSI (0.7 Kg/cnf)..

chemicals which can harm rubber.

that may cause tire damage.

BRAKE

OISC BR_,K e

FIGURE 20

FIGURE 21

3 Blade Sharpening

For best results mower blades must be kepl sharp. The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a tile or

on a grinding wheel We suggest they be sharpened

(WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED)

BLADE

after every 25 hours oi mowing Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower fl you mow in sandy soil

check the bfades after each two mowings The sand wears lhe blades away rapidly,

When gr_ndmg care should be taken to matntain

blade balance and the blade should be checked

for proper balance before retnstattanon on mower Unbalanced or bent blade wilt cause excessive

vtbrat_on when running and eventual damage to

mower or engine Replace bent or damaged blades

b,.

To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or waiL Leave about one inch (25_4 mm) of the

straight nail exposed. Place center hole of clean

blade over the head of the nail (Fig. 21). NOTE:

CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NATL. IF BLADE

1S PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSITION SHOWN IN FIG. 21_ IF EITHER END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWN-

WARD, BLADE IS NOT BALANCED. SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL BLADE IS BALANCED

Every 50 Hours (Once a Mowing Season)

MAINTENANCE

[Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent servicing,)

t Check Battery

a Battery acid level _n each battery cell

should be even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig

22) Add ONLY distilled water if necessary

NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

b Keep battery and terminals clean c Keep battery bolts tight d Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes _ncaps

open

Recharge at 6 amperes for t hour if necessary

NOTE:

2 Clean Battery and Terminals

Corrosion and dirt on _he battery and terminals cause the battery to 'leak power

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLU- TION INTO THE CELLS,

3 Change Engine Oil

(OPERATING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE MORE FREQUENT SERVlClNG)

OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX-

PLOSIVE GASES KEEP SPARKS. FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES

a Remove terminal guard b Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED bat-

tery cable and remove batterv from tractor

c Wash battery with 60grams (1/4 cup) ofbakingsoda

to 3.8 litres (1 gallon) water

:J Rinse the battery w_th plain water, dry and

reinstall on tractor

e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush until bright

f Replace battery cables, connectin 9 RED battery

cable to positive terminal first, then BLACK bat- tery cable to negative terminal Coat terminal con-

nec[ions with petroleumjelfy.

g Replace terminal guard

The best time to change engine oi! is at :he end of

a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended in the hot oil See chart, page 15

CUT AWAY VIEW

VENT CAP

_ BA_-FE RY

FIGURE 22

WING NUT ,_-_

PRECLEANER ELEMENT

GREASE BOTH

• FRONT WHEELS

SPINDLES

AIR CLEANER

COVER SEAL

VIENT

COVER SEAL

ELEMENT

BASE

FIG URE 23

4, Clean Air Cleaner Foam Pre-Cleaner (Fig, 23 j,

a. Remove Wing Nut and cover° b, Remove foam pre-cleaner element by sliding # off

of the paper cartridge.

C,,

Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and

water.,

Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.,

Lightly coat foam pre.cleaner with engine oil (Do not saturate). Squeeze in rag or towel to remove excess oil

Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge Reassemble cover and screw down tight,,

FIGURE 24

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