Sears 917.25591 User Manual

8EA/RS

OWNERS MANUAL

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instruction s

Carefully

GT 18 TWIN

TRACTOR

Assembly Installation

Operation Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Con,Chicago, IL 60684 U.S_A.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears GT 18

Garden Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manu- factured to give you dependability and performance. Should

you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy,

please contact your nearest Sears Service Center. They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools and parts to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual° The instructions will enable

you to assemble, operate and maintain your' Tractor proper- ly. Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION".

YOUR NEW GT 18

GARDEN TRACTOR FEATURES...

MODEL NUMBER, SERIAL NUMBER,

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED

TO THE DRAWBAR,

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

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE=

CRAFTSMAN 18 H.P. TWIN-CYLINDER ENGINE-coot-

running performance and long life with plenty of power- to

take on a variety of yard, gardening or snow removal tasks,

INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM--allows engine to start only

when tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal is depressedandAttachment Clutch Switch is in "OFF" position.

ALL GEAR TRANSMISSION-six speedsforward, two reverse _. (_.INCH SNOW speeds--to let you select the proper match for the terrain and snow with ease..

tile job. Automotive-type differential helps guard against turf

scuffing_

CONTROL PANEL-wlth Throttle, Choke, Light Switch, Ig- nition Switch, Ammeter, Parking Brake Lever and C_utch

Swltch--conveniently grouped for easeof use.

ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY*-handIes a large variety of

Sears Yard and Garden Tractor Attachments including _ o o

44 INCH MOWER with three "high-lift" blades to stand grassup for level cuts. OTHER SOIL TILLAGE ATTACHMENTS including Plow, Disc Harrow, Drag Harrow and Cultivator.

46 INCH DOZER or

, _jr r_rnoves snow.

REAR GRADER AND LEVELER BLADE levels new yards, grading lanes, driveways and parking areas,

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For one year from date of purchase, when this ridinq 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 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°

powdery

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 maintain the equipment according to instructions contained tn the owner s manual; and

riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

FULL SO-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment provesdefective 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/DEPART-

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

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

Seam,Roebuck and Co.,D/698-731A, Sears Tower,Chicago,/L 60684

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ........ BELOW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............. 13

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 25

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................ 7 REPAIR PARTS ........................... 27

RULES FOR SAFE

1_ Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE

OWNERIS 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. Keep children 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 m nd on your tractor, mower and the

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

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

8. Clear the work area of obiects which might be picked up

9. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to

10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be- 11o Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and disconnect

12 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not 13 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un-

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

15. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-

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

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

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

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

20° E_tercise special care when mowing around fixed objects

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

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

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area being cut. Don t let other interests d_stract yo.,

not in the drivers seat.

hand side.

and thrown,

start the engine, fore leaving the operator s position.

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

in use°

attended, [Jisengage the power-take=off, lower the attach- ments, return drive control lever to neutral, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove

the key hill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than

15°); never across the face, Refer to page 47.

vent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes°

Lever in 1st gear and Range Shift Lever in "'LO" (Low)

position to negotiate the slope without stopping,

sure or at a speed which could cause a skid.

ways,,

in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never

deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign

object.

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

OPERATION

23, Use care when pulling loads or using heavy eqUipment_

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

d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

the 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 cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to

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

co Open doors if the 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 con-

dition, and keep safety devices in place°

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 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.

31o 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 ex-

haust 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 striking a foreign object and the

damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment,

34, Do 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, co Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals,,

36, Do not operate the mower without 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

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the 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.

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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, See your Authorized Service Center for spark arrester muffler part number 106664X. -3 -

CUT AWAY VIEW

VENT CAP

TUBE

BATTERY CELL

ASSEMBLY

To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need: two 7/16" wrenches, one 3/4" wrench and one 9/16"

wrench

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

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR

1. Remove Fasteners holding Tractor and Mower Deck to skid. Also remove Battery, Steering Wheel and Bag of Parts.

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHtELD_

FIGURE 1

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

FIGURE 2

GRILL

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI- ATELY tF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT

WITH ELECTROLYTE°

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

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. NOTE: TIGHTEN VENT CAPS SECURELY,

c. Charge Battery at a iate not exceeding three amperes

for about two and one half hours,.

d_ Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding it

to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic contain-

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

more foaming

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS°

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, RE-

MOVE METAL BRACELETS, WRIST= WATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC= FROM

YOUR PERSON.

FIGURE 3

HEX BOLTS

BLACK (NEGATIVEI

CABLE

klUT

HER

3. Install Battery.

a. L_ifthood from rear sides (Figo 2),, b_ 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.

c= Flace Battery in Plastic Tray (Battery Terminals to front

of Tractor ) (Fig, 3)_

4_ Connect Battery Cables using: two Hex Bolts, two Fiat

Washers, two Lockwashers and two Hex Nuts (shown full size below) found in Bag of Parts,

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

minal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex

Nut (Fig° 3)° Tighten securely_

b_ Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (-) Battery

Terminal with remaining Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock-

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washer and Hex Nut (Fig,, 3}_ Tighten securety_

°°°"tFROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING,

5o Install Battery using: two Int./Exto Lockwashers, two Wing INTJEXT. WING WING NUT

Nuts {shown full size below) and LOCKWASHER NUT

tNTJEXT,

LOCKWASHER

ACCESS

DOOR

TERMINAL GUARD

TERMINAL

ACCESS DOOR

BATTERY BOLT

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

a, Using the square hole on one side of the Battew Support

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

into/Exto Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig. 4.

b. Assemble the remaining Battery Bolt to other side of

Battew Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with re- maining lnt./Exto Lockwasher and Wing Nut_ Tighten

Wing Nuts securely by hand (Fig° 4).

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

1. Inspection for secure conne_tlons (tighten hardware)..

2. Inspection for corrosion.

3. Testing battery.. 4,_ ,Jumping (if required}.

5. Charging {if requiredL

HEX WASHER HEAD BOLT

LOCKWASHER

ASHER

BATTERY SUPPORT

FIGURE 4

WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED.

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RE- LEASED° SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

INSTALLATION, PAGE 8.

6. Close Hood.

7. Install Steering Wheel. NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD,

a. Remove Hex Washer Head Bolt, Lockwasher and Large

Washer from Steering Column (Fig_ 5)° bo Position Steering Wheel over Steering Wheel Insert c. S_ecure Steering Wheel to Steering Cotumn using Hex

Bolt, Lockwasher and Large Washer (Figr 5).

do Snap Steering Wheel Cap in place on Steering Wheel.

Steering Wheel Cap found in Bag of Parts.

8. To adjust seat position, pivot seat forward. Use 3/4" wrench to loosen Seat Bolt and stide seat to desired posi- tion. Make sure seat sets straight on Seat Pan and tighten Seat Bolt securely (Fig° 6)°

STEERING WHEEL

WHEEL INSERT

STEER,NOCOLUMN

FIGURE 5

SEAT PAN

SEAT BOLT

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DIPSTICK

ENGINE

FIGURE7

"CLUTCH/BRAKE"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED" POSITION

ct "CLUTCH" POSITION BRAKE

SHAFT

FIGURE 8

8NUTIIAL SERVICE

1. This engine hag 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. . . , t_

If necessary, add Oil until FULL

mark is reached,

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

I I I J 1301I.J_LJ_-L--1

-20° 0° 32° 60° 80° 100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL

CHANGE, ALL OILS MUST MEET A.Po/. SERVICE CLAS- StFICATION SD, SE, OR SF.

Capacity is 3 pints. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFfLL Dipstick

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

2, Fitl Fuel Tank (Fig, 6)r, Use fresh, clean, unleaded auto-

, . II I .

mot ve gasol ne_ (Leaded Regular grade gasoline is an

acceptable substitute, but will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve tife)_ 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,,

ATTACHMENT

IGI_ KEY

FIGURE 9

GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER

_'HRDTTLE

CONTROL

CHOKE

PARKING

BRAKE

"RANGE

IFT

LEVER

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL- ER NECK° DO NOT OVERFILL, WIPE OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE

NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.

3, Reduce Tire pressure to 14 PSI in front and t0 PSI in rear'

Tires, (Tires were overinflated for' shipping purposes),

4, Remove bands from Mower Suspension Bracket (Fig. 11),

STARTING THE ENGgNE

[ _!_ LEARNTOSTART,STOPANDREVERSE

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTER LOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE

TRACTOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN

AREA.

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES

THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT

THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES.

1, Place Attachment Clutch Switch in "DISENGAGED"

position (Fig. 9),

2. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position (Fig. 8),

Place Gear Shift Control Lever- in "N" neutral, start posi-

tion and Range Shift Lever in "N" neutral posltion (Fig. 9)o

4. PullChokeout(Fig.9). 5 MoveThrottleControltomiddleposition(Fig°9)o

6.TurnIgnitionKeyto"START"positionuntilEnginestarts

(Fig,9). NOTE:DONOTRUNSTARTERCONTINU-

OUSLYFORMORETHANFIFTEENSECONDSPER

MINUTE°If enginedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts, moveThrottleControlto "F" (fast)position,waitafew

minutesandtryagain.

Thefirsttimeyoustarttheengine,it will take extra crank-

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

MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT.

7. When restarting a warm engine, move Throttle Control mid_

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

may not have to be used

OPERAT"ON

BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, IN-

STALL MOWER OR REMOVE FRONT

MOWER SUSPENSION ARM (FIG. 11).

CAUTION

OUT THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD 1N

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH-

PLACE.

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (PAGE 30) IS AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR

TRACTOR, CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR

1. Push Clutch-Brake Peda_into full BRAKE poslt_om

Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED _ position and re- lease pressure from Clutch-Brake. P_dal should remain in

brake position. NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE

WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE,

3o Move Shift Control Lever to NEUTRAL position,,

4, Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" posi-

tion=

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

6. Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position. Never use Choke to stop Engine.

If It _ .

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1, Keep all shields in place,

2o Before leaving operator's position:

a. Shif_ transmTssion to neutral

b. Depress Clutch/Brake Pedal and set Parking Brake. €. Disengage Attachment Lever. d. Shut off engine.

e. Remove Ignition Key,

3. Wait for al! movement to stop before servicing machine.

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

5 Always wear substantial footwear and avoid loose fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

TRACTOR OPERATION

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

way between S (slow) and F (fast) pos=tton,

2 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly (Fig, 8). Move Gear

Shift Control Lever to desired gear and Range Shift Lever to "LO _ (Low) position (Fig 9)

3. Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward or rearward movement.

4o If ground travel is too slow, move Throttle Control to

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

to a different gear.

NOTE: BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP BE- FORE SHIFTING GEARS. ALWAYS SELECT A

GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TER-

RAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT BEING USED°

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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 RUNNtNG.

TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED

USE.

REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC- !

TRANSPORTING YOUR TRACTOR

For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Shift Control

Lever and Range Shift Lever to N neutral posttton (Fig. 9). NOTE: DO NOT TOW YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN SIX MILES PER HOUR.

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TRACTOR OPERATIION ON HH=LS

1. Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or down hills,

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

AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 47.

2, AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,

a, If slowing is necessary, move Throttle Control Lever

to m_ddle position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-|

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION,

b. tf stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake

Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking

Brake.

CoTo restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st gear

and that you have allowed room to roll slightly down-

hill Disengaga Parking Brake and release Clutch-Brake

Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement_

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POSITIVE

(RED CABLE)

TERMINAL

FIGURE 10

NEGATIVE

(BLACK CABLE)

TERMINAL

STARTING YOUR TRACTOR WITN

A LOW BATTERY

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

recharged. If Jumper Cables" are used for emergency star"_ing follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIP- PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM,

THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGA, T1VE GROUNDED SYSTEM.,

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX- PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,

AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS WEAR EYE

PROTECTION AROUND BATTERIES,

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

chassis)(Fig. 10),

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fuIty charged battery°

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

Tank or Battery},

Disconnect cables in reverse order: a, Engine Block or chassisof tractor,_

b. Negative terminal of fully charged bat'_ery.

c. Positive terminajso

FIGURE 11

CLUTCH

BRACKET

MOWER

DRIVE BELT

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT IN STALLATION

Your tractor has been shipped with the Mower Suspension Bracket banded to the frame° Remove bands and lower Mower Suspension Bracket (Fig 11)

DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

1,, Remove Hood and Grill (see page 24)°

Place Mower Drive Belt over Clutch PuJley and under Idler Pulley and Tension Pulley (Fig, 12), NOTE" PULL LEVER

UP TO SWING TENSION PULLEY FOR BELT CLEAR-

ANCE_ Make sure narrow "V" side of Beit is engagedwith

each Pulley,

Pull Mower Drive Belt over Front Mower Suspension Brack-

et (Fig° 13)_

Replace Hood and Grill°

MOWER SUSPENSION BRACKET

LEVER

TENSION

PUt_,LEY

IDLER PULLEY

MOWER DRIVE BELT

FIGURE 12 - 8 - FIGURE 13

4,TheMowerSuspensionArmsandFasteners(shownfull

sizebelow)arefoundinBagofParts,

LOCKWASHER HEX NUT

WASHER

O CLIP

____00 _ RETAINING

BRACKET

RETAINING / WASHER CLIP •

LIFT LINK

STUD

SUSPENSION ARM LOCKWASHER

HEX NUT

FIGURE 14

RETAINING CL|P

5. The Mower Suspension Arms have "FRONT" Stamped

between holes. Place the Suspension Arms on Brackets on both sides of Frame. Retain with Retaining Clip (Fig° 14).

6. Slide Mower under Tractor. Deflector to right hand side..

7. Siide Front Suspension Brackets into Mower Brackets, Re- tain with Release Pins (Fig= 15). Turn Depth Adjustment

Knob counterclockwise (_) until it stops,

8, Slide Suspens}on Arms into Rear Suspension Brackets=

Retain with Reiease Pins (Fig, 15),

9. Turn Depth Adjustment Knob (Fig. 15) clockwise (/'_) to remove slack from Mower Suspension. Raise Attachment

Handle to full up position.

10, Press plunger down and push Attachment Handle forward

to lower mower to ground. Roll D'rlve Belt over Primary Mandrel (Fig. I6),

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETS

RELEASEPIN

PRIMARY MANDREL

ATTACHMENT

HANDLE

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 15

MOWER DRIVE BELT

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FIGURE 16

POSITION

ATTACHMENT HANDLE

MOWER ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway, Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSI in front; 10

PSI in rear.

FIAIRPIN

CLIP

GAUGE WHEEL CLEVIS

FIGURE 17

PIN _,

NUT "'A"

SiDE TO SLIDE ADJUSTMENT

1, Use a ruler to make sure Flanges at rear of mower deck

are the same height from the ground on each side (Fig

19).

2. If adjustment is required, snap out Access Cover on LH_ side of tractor above Foot Rest (Fig,, 18),

3o Move Attachment Handle to full '_UPt' position (Fig_ 17).

4. To lower' right side of mower, loosen Nut "B" and screw Nut "A" down on Adjustment Rod.

5o To lower left side of mower, loosen Nut "B" and screw

Nut "A I_up on Adjustment Rod.

6o Adjust until both rear mower flanges are the same height

above the ground, T=ghten Nuts A and B securely,

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Snap AccessCover in place,

FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT

Move Attachment Handle to full "UP" position (Fig. 17).

After leveling side to side, measure R.H. Flanges at FRONT AND REAR OF MOWER° The Roll Front Flange should

measure 3/4" lower than the R.H Rear Flange (Fig t9) If adjustment is required, follow procedure below

FIGURE 18

REAR FLANGE

FLANGE

FRONT FLANGE

FIGURE 19 - 10-

1. TO RAISE FRONT_OF MOWER Loosen Nuts "D _, Screw Nuts "C" up onto Suspension

Arms (Fig. 20). NOTE; SCREW NUTS "C" ON BOTH

SUSPENSION ARMS THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS

SO MOWER WILL REMAIN LEVEL. Tighten Nuts "D" securely.

2. TO LOWER FRONT OF MOWER Loosen Nuts "C'L Screw Nuts "D" down Suspension Arms,

NOTE: SCREW NUTS "D" THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS SO MOWER WILL REMAIN LEVEL. Tighten

Nuts "C" securely.

3, With mower deck at desired height, set Gauge Wheels (Fig°

! 7} to lowest position without touching the ground_

Use Adjustment Handle to set mower at the approximate cutting height you need. Use Clevis Pins (Fig. 17) to set gauge wheels at lowest point without touching the ground.

MOWER OPERATUON

When ready to mow, lower Attachment Handle (Fig. 21)

to preferred mower height. Select a gear that a)lows mowing

at full throttle. This allows the mower blades to lift and cut

the grassefficiently.

MOWER ENGAGEMENT

SUSPENSION

NUT "D"

ARMS

FIGURE 20

ATTACHMENT HANDLE

Pull Clutch Switch (Fig. 22) out and up to engage clutch.

There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch engages.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Fine adjustment of mower height is controlled by the Depth Adjustment Knob. Turn clockwise (_) to raise mower° Turn counterclockwise 0_'_) to lower mower (Fig, 22).

CLUTCHSW|TCH

"ON"POSITION

FIGURE 21

CLUTCH SWITCH

"OFF"

POSITION

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DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

,FIGURE 22

Use the Runner on the right hand side as a guide; the blade

cuts approximately an inch outside the runner,,

FIGURE 23

f -,_-,-RoH,RUNNER

DEFLECTOR

NEVER REMOVE DEFLECTOR. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MOW-

ER,

Before leaving operator s position: a, Shift transmission to neutral, b, Set parking brake°

c. Disengageattachment clutch.

do Shut off engine. eo Remove ignition key,

3. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine.

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

MOWER EXCEPT WHEN SITTING ON

NEVER ENGAGE ("ENGAGE" POSITION)

TRACTOR SEAT.

TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER

HOUSING ATTACHED=

FIGURE 24

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIGURE 25'

PLUNGER

HANDLE

ENT

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA,

TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-

ING YOUR MOWER° REFER TO PAGE 3.

Use Attachment Handle to lower mower into cutting posi-

tion, Start mowing at stow speedand increase ground speed

by increasing throttle as conditions will permit,_ Average

cutting height is approximately 2 - I/2 to 2 - 3/4 inches,

Height of cut can be adjusted by means of the Depth Adjustment Knob (Fig, 25). Turn Depth Adjustment Knob

(clockwise ((_} or counterclockwise (f_,) to match pre-

selected Lift Control Lever mowing height.

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 distribution of clippings

and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas (Fig.

24), start by turning to the ;ight so that the clippings will be discharged away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc.

After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until f_nished. If grass is extremely

tall, it should be mowed twice. The first time cut relatively high_ The second time to the desired helght, The left hand

side of mower should be used for trimming.

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MOWER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCT,ONS

MOWER CLUTCH SWITCH

":'OFF" POSITION ,

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR: PUSH TRAC-

TOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL COM- PLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION MOVE

SHIFT CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN

"ENGAGED" POSITION. TURN OFF MOWER CLUTCH SWITCH IFIG. 26).

SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. MAKE ABSO-

LUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALl.

MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLE'TELY STOPPED. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES

FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP

WIRES AWAY FROM THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL

STARTING,

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, The blades

can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or on a grinding

wheel We suggest they be sharpened after every 15 hours of

mowing° Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower.

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

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

damage to mower or engine° Replace bent or damaged blades_

2. To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that before the start of each mowing season, the oldblades be discarded and replaced with new blades. Mower blades can be purchased at any Sears Service Center/Departments and most Sears Retail Stores=

IGNITION

CLUTCH- BRAKE PEDAL

"BRAKE"

POSITION

LOCKWASHER...----_._

HEX HEAD HEAT--'-_

TREATED BOLT _:_

GRADE5

PARKING :BRAKE

FIGURE 26

BLADE

FIGURE 27

BLADE REPLACEMENT

It is not necessary to remove mower from tractor for blade re=

placement. By moving Lift Control Lever to up (Rear) posi-

tion wilt permit access to blades

1.. Remove the Hex Head Bott_ Lockwasber and Fiat Washer (Fig. 27L

2,, Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and secure

with Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Head Bolt TIGHT- EN SECURELY,

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED

BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES, CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO

MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT° TOR- QUE BOLTS 30- 35 FT. LBS.

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE

LINES INDICATED ON THE BOLT HEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT.

DA, LY IWA, NTENANCE

Make sure ati nuts on bolts are tight, cotter p_ns and retainer

springs are secure. Keep blades sharp. Observe all safety pre,

cautions. Keep mower well lubricated°

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FIGURE 28

CLEAN|NG MOWER

I A DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIRESTO1

I _ PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE- |

I FORECLEANING. 1

Water pressure from a garden hose wil! remove fresh clippings from underside of mower_ Clean mower after each mowing,

LUBRtlCATII ON

Under normal usage the Mandrels should require lubrication

after every 50 hours of operation and at the end of each sea- son. The outer Mandrels should be filled with grease (six shots) thru the Grease Fittings located between Mower Blade and

underside of the Mower Housing (Fig° 28)° Wipe fitting clean

before greasing, Use high performance, extreme pressure

lubricating grease. Amdex No, I EP or equlvalent. This grease

may be obtained by ordering thru your nearest Sears Repair

Parts Department, Part No, 2557R or equivalent°

POWER TA/KE= OFF CLUTCH

FIGURE 29

POWER

"-OFF

CLUTCH

The Power Take-Off Clutch (Fig, 29) should provide years of service. The Clutch incorporates a built in brake that stops the

Pulley almost immediately° Eventually, the internal brake will wear so the mower blades wilt not stop as recommended. Ad- justment should be made by a SearsService Technician_

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OUTER BLADES DRIVE BELT

(CENTER TO OUTER MANDRELS)

BELT ROUTING DECAL UNDER MOWER DECK COVER,

1o Remove Mower from Tractor(see below)°

2, Remove Top Cover Self Tapping Screws, and Nut from

Idler Arm Bolt,.

3, Ro!l Belt over the top of the R.H. Mandrel°

4. Pult Belt off all other Mandrels,

5° Remove any dirt and grass which may have accumulated

around Mandrels and Idler Arm,

6. Check Deck idler Arm Assembly and Flat Idler to seethat they rotate freely (Fig, 30)_

7, Be sure spring is hooked in Deck Idler Atm Assembly and

on bolt in Mower Housing (Fig, 30),

8. Install new Belt in groove of L,H, Mandrel Sheave, lower groove of Center Mandrel Sheave and around Flat Idler as

shown (Fig, 30)_

9, From a position at discharge end of mower, roll Belt into

groove of RH, Mandrel Sheave (Fig 30),

10o Rotate Center Mandrel Sheave by hand to make sure Belt

is in grooves properly.

ilDLER ARM CENTRAL MANDREL SHEAVE tNUT

MLANDREFLAT IDLER SHEAvER'H"MANDREL

LH.

SHEAVE

ATTACHMENT HANDLE _

FIGURE 30

MANDRELSHEAVEo

BLADES WILL ROTATE WITH CENTER

11, Reassemble Top Cover to Deck, Tighten all Screws secure-

ly,

12. Install Mower to tractor (see page 8)

REMOVING MOWER

FROM TRACTOR

I.,Lower Mower

2 Pull the four (4} Release Pins out of Suspension Brackets

(Fig, 31 ),

3_ Pull back on Attachment Lift Handle and tock into place.

4, Slide Mower forward and remove Belt from Primary Man-

drel.

5,, Raise Attachment Lift Handle. Sl_ide Mower out from unde_

tractor.

"BELT_

ISUSPENSION

BRACKETS BRACKETS

,g I I

RELEASE- RELEASE

FIGURE 31

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