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- Page 1 SE_ARS MODEL 917.254420 917.254421 Caution: GT2OHP TWIN Read and Follow All Safety RuBes - 44"" 6SPEED And instructions Before Operating GARDEN TRACTOR This Equipment Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck Co., Chicago, IL 60684 UoS.A.
- Page 2 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states h@ve similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands your Sears Authorized Service Center spark arrestors Refer to Repair Parts page 32 for part number...
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Page 3: Customer Responsibilities
Sears will repair free of charge any defect inmaterial of workmanship inthis electric staff riding equipment This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s),... - Page 4 INDEX Adjustments: Brake Filter, Parts Fuel: Carburetor Electric Clutch Type Gauge Wheels Storage Motion Drive Belt Fuse Mower Drive Belt Mower Repair and Adjustments 20_25 Blade Drive Belt Front-To-Rear Side-To-Side Blade Carburetor Throttle Control Gauge Wheels Cable Electric Clutch Filter Fuse Cleaning Hood...
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Page 5: Know Your Tractor
Lower mower deck tofloor andremove packing over spectacles standard safety Remove banding holding tractor toskid glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores. Disengage Parking Brake Carefully guide thetractor backwards off theskid Parts Bag Contents Shown Full Size: Illi{It_IJillflHHIt{III{fttI{IHIiltH_IIHIILL[I (2) Battery... - Page 6 ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCATION BATTERY (2) Lockwasher, 1/4Int/Ext Tooth (2) WingNut - 1/4- 20 © © BATTERY TERMINALS 12)Hex Bolt, 1/4- 20x3/4 12)Hex Nut, 1/4-20 (2) Lockwasher 12)Washer 9/32 x 5/8x !6Gao SUSPENSION ARMS 14)Spring Retainer (4) Washer 17/32x...
- Page 7 ASSEMBL Y Toassembleandadjustyourtractoryouwillneed: 7/16" wrenches 1/2'" wrenches 9/16" wrench Screwdriver Utility Knife 3/4" wrench Tire Pressure Gauge VENT NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFTHAND (L.H.) ARE AWAY VIEW DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ONTHE TRACTOR, WEAR EYEAND FACE SHIELD. BATTERY TUBE INCON-...
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY Install Steering Wheel NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD, STEERINGWHEELCAP 9/16" wrench to remove bolt, HEXBOLT---------- lockwasher and2-3/8" diameter washer (shown full size below) from steering column (Fig. 3),, LOCKWASHER 3t8" DIA,, WASHER STEERINGWHEEL STEERINGWHEELADAPTER © SLEEVE STEERING SHAF_ FIGURE3 HOOD BATTERY COMPARTMENT...
- Page 9 ASSEMBL Y INTJEXT, WING WINGNUT NECTEDFIRST TOPREVENT SPARKS POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BECON- FROMACCIDENTAL GROUNDING° INTJEXTr LOCKWASHER Connect REDbattery cable topositive (+) bat- with bolt, flat tery terminal washer, /ockwasher andhexnut(shown full sizeonpage found inbagof parts (Fig 5} Tighten securely with _IINAL ACCESS two 7/16"...
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY Mower Installation Remove band frommower suspension bracket. Remove banding fromsuspension arms (Fig. 7) PARALLEL MOWERDRIVE and gauge wheels, Set gauge wheels aside for LINK BELT ASSEMBLY later assembly° FRONT PRIMARY SUSPENSION Slide under tractor, deflector to R,,H,, mower MANDREL BRACKET side_ Slide...
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THISOWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOURGARDEN TRACTOR If you understand the machine its operation, you will achieve efficient andpeak performance, Whfe reading themanual, compare the illustrations with you Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.,... - Page 12 OPERATION Place attachment clutch switch (page 11) in 'DIS- ENGAGED position Move throttle contro!(page 11)to "'S"° (slow) position f , Turn ignition 11)to'OFF"position Never key(page choke to stop engine ENGINE 2o Starting TheEngine YOURTRACTORINALARGE,OPENAREA° LEARNTOSTART, STOPANDREVERSE NOTE: THISTRACTORISEQUIPPEDWITHINTERLOCK SWITCHESTOPREVENTSTARTINGOFTHETRACTOR ENGINEWHILETHEATTACHMENT CLUTCHORTHE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDALISENGAGED.
- Page 13 OPERAON Pluc¢ g,:ar lever in "'N' neutral(page ;hi't Place range shift lever neutral position "N"" (page Pull choke out (page t 1) Move throttle control tomiddle position (page 11) Turn ignition position until engine "START" starts (page 11). NOTE STARTER CONTINUOUSLY MORE THAN...
- Page 14 4oMowing 'Tips OPERATION NOTE: CHAINS CANNOT BEUSED WITH TiRE MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED GEARSHIFT THROTTLE FUNCTION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER° Normal 2H_or READTHE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY REFERTOPAGE Mowing Usethe runner on the RH.. side as aguide; Heavy 1Hor blade cuts approximately aninch outside the run-...
- Page 15 To keep your tractor running better, INTENANCE longer, performnecessary service using Withoil incrankcase, start engine andcheck for leaks the foflowing maintenance schedule: around the filter element Retighten only asmuch necessary toefiminate leaks Donot overtighten Shut down engine and re-check oil level Add as BEFOREMAKINGANYINSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT...
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Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades Determine temperatureexpectedbeforenext oil change, All oil must meet A.P,L, serviceclassification SD, SEor SHIFT COVER 60° 80° 100° 0° 32° _20° ,,,,,, I IlL 30 or 10W-30 5'W-30 Dipstick assembly must besecure- NOTE: DONOTOVERFILL lytightened intotubeat all times when engine isoperating. -
Page 17: Every 50 Hours
MAINTENANCE Engage parking brake tohold clutch/brake pedal inposition. If belt begins tomove after engaging parking brake, depress clutch/brake pedal tonext notch on parking brake. VENTCAP AWAY VIEW Shut engine off., Rotate brake rod (B) clockwise (f'-_",) by hand, turning brake rod into clevis (C), until tight_ Tighten (G) onbrake... -
Page 18: Lubrication Chart
BEARINGS@ ENGINE(_ "SECTOR GEAR BOTH ENDS OF FOOT PEDAL SHAFT BOTH ENDS LIFTSHAFTQ SEORSF) _(_'SAE30(SD, MOTOR TRANSAXLE (CHECK LEVEL AT REAR CHASSIS GREASE SEARS PART NO, 2557R FILLPLUG) REFER TOENGINE OILSPEC'S, {UNDER INITAL PREPARATION MANUAL) 'INOWNERS CHASSIS GREASE WITH BRUSH... -
Page 19: Every 100 Hours
(Fig, 27), FIGURE 26 SCREEN Using agrease gun, give each grease fitting two shots of chassis grease (available through your Sears Service Center)_ Sears Part No 2557R FRONT 10,_Check Muffler _,vOT Inspect andreplace corroded muffler asit could create... - Page 20 1_ Starting Your Tractor with aWeak Battery if your battery is too lowtostart the engine, it should NEGATIVE berecharged If "jumper cables" arreused for emergen- (BLACK CABLE} TERMINAL cy starting follow this procedure: NOTE: YOURTRACTOR ISEQUIPPED WITH A12VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THEOTHERVEHICLE MUST...
- Page 21 5• Motion Drive Belt Removal PULLEY FIGURE The belt on this tractor is special for this application_ Always replace with the Sears belt number inthe parts ,\_7"77-, ..list. It is not necessary toremove mower, a_Raisehoodanddisconnect negative ground bat- tery cable, b.
- Page 22 AND ADJUSTMENT REPA Place belt around transaxle pulley part of "V" © belt should engage transaxle pulley, ENGINEPULLEY Make sure "V'" part of belt engages "'V'" idler BELl"GUIDE Roll belt over engine pulley Loosen Loll. engine pulley belt guide bolt swivel belt guide bolt and swivel belt guide toR,H.
- Page 23 ADJUSTMENT REPA 9, Fuse Replacement Replace with 30 amp automotive - type, plug-in fuse, Fuses can be purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores. Cheek Transaxle Oil Level a_ Block uprear axle (Fig 39) or use a...
- Page 24 REPAIRANDADJUSTMENT Front toRear Mower Adjustment Move attachment tofull "'UP" position After leveling side to side, measure bottom of curl at FRONT REAR OFMOWER Thebottom of curl at the RH, front flanges should measure 3/4"" lower than at the RH REAR flange (Fig 45) If adjustment is required...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
AND ADJUSTMENT REPAIR Fuel System NOTE: GASOLINE STORAGE STABILIZER (SUCH STA-BIL) MUST BEADDED TOGASOLINE WHEN STOR- ANADDITIVE INGUNiT SUCH WILL MINIMIZE FUEL DEPOSITS CLOGGED PREVENTING FUEL HEXHEADHEAT--'-'_4 SYSTEM. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS STA-BIL TREATED BOLT CONTAINER. FIGURE49 GRADE5 Runengine 10minutes after adding STA-BIL togasoline Blade Replacement... - Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE!REMEDY (SEEINDEX) POSSIBLECAUSE Shift toalower gear or reduce load Tank_replace Fuef Filter Remove andclean Remove andclean Air Cleaner Make necessary carburetor adjustments CleanAir Screen ENGINE MISSES ORLACKS POWER Replace SparkPlugs Add or change oil Check Spark Plugs andcheck for any loosewires Major Engine overhaul CheckValve L_sh...