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OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL
NO.
917.254550
Caution:
Read and Foflow
AH Safety
Rules
And
instructions
Before
Operating
This Equipment
LT
6
LA
12 HP ELECTRIC
START
o 38" MOWER
TRACTOR
® Assembly
® Operation
® Maintenance
® Repair
and Adjustment
® Repair
Parts
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co.
Chicago,
IL 60684
U S_A,
121030X
12187
Printed
in U S A
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- Page 1 ___/_/k_ OWNERS MANUAL MODEL 917.254550 Caution: Read and Foflow 12 HP ELECTRIC START AH Safety Rules o 38" MOWER instructions Before Operating TRACTOR This Equipment ® Assembly ® Operation ® Maintenance ® Repair and Adjustment ® Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck Chicago, IL 60684 U S_A,...
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Page 2: Spark Arrester
SAFETY RULES Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THiS Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment OPERA TOR'S MANUAL end instructions furnished with a Use only approved drawbar hitch points, attachments_ Limit loads to those can safely control Do not allow children to operate... -
Page 3: Warranty
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured SERIAL to give you the best possible dependability and pedormance. NLIMBER Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartmenL DATE OF PURCHASE We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. - Page 4 INDEX Adjustments: Filter .............16 Parking Brake ........Brake ..........14 Fue# Parts Bag ..........Carburetor ......... 18 Type ......... Mower Drive Belt ...... 22 Storage ........23 Mower Fuse .............20 Front-to-Rear ....23 Repair and Adjustments .... 14-23 Side-to-Side ....... 22 Blade ...........
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Page 5: Steering Wheel
ASSEMBLY Unpack Tractor 6_ Snap steering wheel insert into place on steering Take items out of box The box contains the items wheel Steering column, adapter and insert found shown below. in bag of parts. Remove plastic on tractor hood_ Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife and fold down sides. - Page 6 ASSEMBLY A SSEMBL PARTS CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE L OCA TION © BA TTER Y (21 Lockwasher, I/4 Int/Ext Tooth (2) Wing Nut- I/4- © © BA TTERY 12) Lockwasher (2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 © TERMINALS (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga_ 121 Hex Nut,...
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Page 7: Levels
ASSEMBLY _o assemble tractor you will need: VENTCAP AWAY VIEW Tire Pressure Gauge (2) 7/16" Wrenches Screwdriver (1) 1/2" Wrench BATTERY Utility Knife (1) 3/4" Wrench VENT TUBE 4OTE: RIGHT HAND (R H,) AND LEFT HAND (L,H_) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION BATTERY... - Page 8 ASSEMBLY SEAT PAN_ SEAT Check Tires .ADJUSTMENT Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air SHOULDE BOLT BOLT pressure will cause the unit to ride rough,. The wrong air pressure will also keep the mower from cutting leveL, The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tires_ If the air pressure is not shown, set to pressures shown in the REPAIR ENDER...
- Page 9 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. If you understand the unit and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the lllustrations with your Lawn Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precauti_ns th_r_ugh_y t_ insure pr_per functi_ning _f y_ur Lawn Tract_r and t_ prevent injury t_ y_urse_f and _thers_ Be sure to pay strict attention to all warnings and cautions: they are included for your safety.
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Page 10: Stopping Your Tractor
OPERATION Stopping Your Tractor NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED SCREEN Push clutch-brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position_ Keep your foot on pedal b. Place attachment clutch switch in "DISENGAGED" Position° Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL " position. Place parking brake in "ENGAGED"... -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION After the engine starts move throttle control lever slowly to the "SLOW" position. To start a hot engine move the throttle control lever to a position between "FAST" and "SLOW" DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LIFT LEVER KNOB .UNGER '°HIGHEST" READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR... - Page 12 OPERATION =owing Tips NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER ATTACHED_ Mower should be adjusted properly front to back an_ side to side for good mowing performance= Refer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section. (page 22). Use the runner on the R, Hoside as a guide; the blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (Fig Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area...
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Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE To keep your tractor running better, longer, BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, perform necessary service using the following ADJUSTMENT, OR REPAIR: maintenance schedule: PUSH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY DOWN, With Every Mowing MOVE GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION° PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN- Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotterpins and GAGED"... -
Page 14: Brake
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig. 10). IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN BRAKE JAM NUT OPERATING SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE BRAKE HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED. -
Page 15: Terminals
AND ADJUSTMENT To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall, Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed, Place center hole of clean blade overthe head of the nail(Figo 12)o NOTE: CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL, IF BLADE IS PROPERLY CENTER BALANCED,... -
Page 16: Element
AND ADJUSTMENT Capacity is I-1/2 quarts° NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. SCREEN Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating. IMPORTANT: AVOID DAMAGE STARTING SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN THE TEMPERA- TURE FALLS BELOW 32 °. FUEL Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades... -
Page 17: Muffler
AND ADJUSTMENT Clean Air Screen 11. Starting your Tractor With a Weak Battery If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND FACE recharged, If 'Jumper cables" are used for emergency start- PROTECTION WHEN USING... -
Page 18: Carburetor
AND ADJUSTMENT Disconnect cables in reverse order: With throttle control lever' in "FAST" positiorl, turn LH_ Side Panel Boll (Fig. 17) high speed mixture screw counterclockwise ( /F-._) Negative terminals of fully charged battery until engine runs "rough"then turn clockwise (,,'--'_) 3_ Positive terminals until engine begins to miss. - Page 19 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 15. Motion Drive Belt Removal BELT Thetractordrivebeltmaybereplacedwithouttools_ Parkthe TRANSAXLE GUIDE tractoronlevelarea_ Engageparkingbrake NOTE: ABELT PULLEY INSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST, Remove mower. (See mower section, Following pages). Remove two retainersprings from beltguide bracket below transaxle pulley.. Remove bracket (Fig° 20). Swing belt guides away from belt, toward rear of tractor (Fig_ 20)_ Roll belt over top of transaxle pulley.
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Page 20: Fuse
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 16. Fuse Replacement Replace with 30 amp automotive - type plug-in fuse. 17. Hood Removal To raise hood, lift at rear of hood. To remove hood, grill and side panels, raise hood and loosen one screw on each side paneL (This screw remains in the side panel) (Fig, 23). -
Page 21: Installation
AND ADJUSTMENT 19. Mower Installation Your Mower installs without the use of tools, Raise Attachment RETAINER SPRINGS Lift Lever to its highest position Turn height adjustment knob PARALLEL LINK to lowest position_ Slide Mower under tractor, discharge guard to RH Side, Install front hinge pin through axle and parallel link (Fig,26), Secure with retainer spring... -
Page 22: Mower Drive Belt
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 20. Mower Drive Belt Replacement REPLACE ONLY WITH BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUA IDLER Place attachment clutch switch in "disengaged" po'. tion. L,H, MANDREL < Tum height adjustment knob counterclockwise ( lr to lowest position. Move attachment lift lever (Fig28) forward to low mower to its lowest position... -
Page 23: Cleaning
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Front-To-Rear Mower Adjustment To obtain the best cutting results, your mower hous- REAR SUSPENSION ing should be adjusted so the front and rear flange distance "D" (Fig. 32) is 1/2" lower in front when the mower is positioned in the highest cutting position NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE... -
Page 24: Filter
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX} Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "Disengaged" Posfion Fill Fuel Tank with Gasoline Check Fuel Line and Carburetor WILL NOT START (clean if necessary) Replace Fuel Filter Check fuse for fault and replace Recharge or replace Battery... - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Check air pressure in tires Check front to rear and side to side mower adjust* ment Use a slower ground speed UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE Check engines RPM's {refer to Carburetor Adjustment) UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Replace mower blades Reinstall mower blades with top of blade up...