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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL YT 16 TWIN Caution: 5 SPEED Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions YARD TRAC TOR Carefully Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 US.A.
- Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Yard Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufactured MODEL to give you the best possible dependability and performance_ NUMBER __ Should you experience any problem you cannot easily reme- SERIAL dy, please contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co. Store° NUMBER They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
- Page 3 OPERAT6@N ULES FOR SAFE 23_ Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment 1 Know the controls and how to stop qulckly. READ THE a. [Jseonly approved drawbar hitch points, OWNER'S MANUAL b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. 2, Do not allow children to operate the vehicle.
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need: VENT CAP CUT A WAY V IEW two 7/16" w;enches, one 3/4" wrench and ohe 9/16" wrench NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H_)AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATORIS POSITION WHILE BATTERY SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.
- Page 5 5, Install B attery u sing: two Int=/E_xt, Lockwashers, two Wing INT./EXT, WING WING NUT LOCKWASHER Nuts (shown full size below) and © INT./EXT. ACCESS DOOR _INAL GUARD TERMINAL ACCESS DGOR BOLT two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of Parts, a.
- Page 6 Capacity is 3 p_nts. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating. 2. Fill Fuel Tank (Fig. 6), Use fresh clean, unleaded auto- motive gasoline, (Leaded " Regular " grade gasoline "...
- Page 7 STOPPBNG YOUR TI ACTOn PERATDO 1 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal into futl "BRAKE" position, BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, 2 Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED" position and re- STALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER lease pressure from Clutch-Brake. Pedal should remain in ..
- Page 8 STARTBNG YOUR TRACTOR WSTH NEGATIVE (BLACK CABLE) A LGW BATTERY TERMINAL If your Battery is too low to start the engine, it should be recharged If "Jumper Cables" a • re used for emergency sta follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIP- PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED...
- Page 9 2r Install Clutch Rod in Clutch Lever (Fig° I3} Secure with Retainer Spring CLUTCH 3. Move Lift Lever /Fig 15) forward to }ower Suspension \ /f /OLUTCR LEVER Arms. Slide Trunnions through Lift Bracket holes and se- \ROD .. RETA,NER SPRING \ cure with Retainer Springs (Fig t3).
- Page 10 If distance needs to be changed, snap out Access Hole • ..Cover on L.H. side above Footrest= Use 9/16 wrench on Nuts "B" and "C" at Side-To-Side Adjustment Trunnion (Fig. 16L 4. To raise left side of mower, loosen Nut "B" and tighten Nut "C'.
- Page 11 OPERATION - I OWER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION LIFT LEVER TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT- ING YOUR MOWER READ THE "RULES FOR SAFEOPERA" MOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM FRONT TO REAR AND LEVELED FROM SIDETOSIDE BEFORE OPERATING. THIS IS NECESSARY FOR LEVEL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH...
- Page 12 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, damaged or un- balanced blades= ASSEMBLY To cbeck Blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall.
- Page 13 TO REPLACE MOWE$1 O$ QVE BELT REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL 1_ Place Attachment Clutch Lever "DISENGAGED" ....position (Fig, 25). 2. Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position, Move Mower Lift Lever (Fig, 25) forward to lower Mower to its lowest position, _j"...
- Page 14 5_ Use pliers to remove Brake Spring (Fig, 29), 6. Remove Cotter Pin from Brake Rod (Fig, 39) 7. Pull Belt out from under Brake Rod and off mower 9. To install belt, reverse above procedure Make sure belt BRAKE SPRING is engaged in all pulleys, 9,.
- Page 15 JJ BC 3"B Under normal usage the Mandrels should require lubrication after every 50 hours of operation and at the end of each sea- son. Each Mandrel should be filled with grease (six shots) thru the Grease Fitting located between Mower Blade and under- side of the Mower Housing (Fig.
- Page 16 EVE.V 2 5 .O..S _.._. KNOB (EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS) 1o CLEAN AIR CLEANER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (FIG, 36). a. Remove Knob and Cover, b, Remove Foam Pre-Cleaner element by sliding it off of the Paper Cartridge. PLATE c, Wash Foam Pre-Cleaner in liquid detergent and water, d.
- Page 17 8 CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause the Battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation the charger a. Remove the Battery from the Tractor and wash with four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallop of water, NOTE: BE CAREFUL GET THE...
- Page 18 AS N EDED 1. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Never attempt to change maximum engine speed This is THROTTLE preset at the factory and should only be changed by a quali- CABLE "_ fied service technician who has the necessary equipment a. Move Throttle Control (on the dashboard) to "SLOW"...
- Page 19 ENGINE a. Disconnect BLACK Battery Cable then Battery PULLEY Cable and remove Battery from Tractor Wash Battery R.Ho SIDE with four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon water NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO CELLS. Rinse the ,Battery with DRIVE BELT...
- Page 20 "_= TIRE CARE a. Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI and rear tires at 12 PSI b. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can destroy rubber, c Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
- Page 21 3" OUI LE SHO@T G POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE R EMEDY WILL NOT START Push Pedal into brake position (Fig, 8) C utch-Brake Pedal in drive position • • Move Lever to "DISENGAGED" position (Fig 9) Attachment Clutch Lever in ENGAGED poslt_on Fill Tank with fresh Gasoline Check Fuel Filter (Fig 42)
- Page 22 YT 16 TWIN OWNERS MANUAL 5 SPEED YARD TRACTOR MODEL NO. The Model Number will be found on the Model Plate attached Drawbaro Always mention the Model Number when 917.2551820 requesting service or parts for' your Yard Tractor° All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center/Departments and most Sears Retail Stores.