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- Page 1 SEA/ 8 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.255450 OWNER'S MANUAL Dnvertible o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
- Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine...
- Page 3 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For two (2) years from the date of purchase, instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal or workmanship. This Warranty does not cover: Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
- Page 4 SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ... INDEX ... TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY nNDEX Accessories ... 5 Adjustments: Brake ... 21 Carburetor ... 23 Mower Front-To-Back ... 20 Side-To-Side ... 20 Throttle Control Cable ... 23 Air Filter, Engine ...
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Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor_ ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER... - Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge ®...
- Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of these parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure their proper tightness. TOOLS REQUmRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
- Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR PREPARE BA'I-rERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged bat- tery acid are explosive. Read the instructions battery vent caps.
- Page 9 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted, BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments manual, INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals.
- Page 10 (See Figs. INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Install two latch hooks to muicher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
- Page 11 ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HE{GHTADJUSTMENT KNOB Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER- Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor, ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower...
- Page 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result G_SSE_ in severe eye damage. Always wear safety _llasses or eye shields before starting and while moving. We recommend safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
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Page 13: Carburetor
(See Fig. 10) TO OPERATE MOWER Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut, using height adjustment knob. - Page 14 (See Fig. 10) START ENGINE When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fue! from the tank to the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. •...
- Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLITIES FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners AR Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter...
- Page 16 CUSTOM TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance, BRAKE OPERATION If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping d!stance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be ad usted (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).
- Page 17 CUSTOMER CUT AWAY VIEW : : :: : : _: :: :l: : :: :--"_: FIG. 15 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which...
- Page 18 CUSTOMER CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING To insure proper cooling, make sure the air intake screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are...
- Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plugo TRACTOR...
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Page 20: Side-To-Side
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3). If tires are over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. - Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface, brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation decal on the mower housing, BELT REMOVAL Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your' unit If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel...
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Page 23: Throttle Control Cable
IMPORTANT: Slowly move lever GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDINGTHE FACTORY DANGEROUS HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, NEAREST SEARS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS CABLECLAMPSCREW._ Fig. 3'1) SPEEDCONTROLBRACKET_ AND THE IF NEEDLE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING... -
Page 24: Cleaning 1
Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, & CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open f|ame or spark. -
Page 25: Air Screen
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel Engine not "CHOKED" properly Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Loose or damaged wktng Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Hard to start Dirty air filter Bad spark plug... -
Page 26: Seat
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut=uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels Obstruction in clutch mechanism...