SEAl, S OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255930 ® Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and lnstruchons Before Operating This Equipment , Assembly o Operation · Maintenance o Service and Adjustment · Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. SAFETY RULES REPAIRS. aNPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZETHE RISKOF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS° DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OFTHE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: Know the controls and how to stop quickly, Read this owner's manual and instructions furnished with attachments. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not atiow adu}ts to operate it without proper instruction. Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and others are around. Do not attempt to operate your vehicle or mower when not in the driver's seat.. Always get on or off your vehicle from the operator's left hand side,. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment . · · . Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure, or at a speed which could cause a skid. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public highways Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them= Never deliberately run vehicle or mower into or over any foreign objects. Never si_ift gears until vehicle comes to a stop Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute, ot near any moving parts while vehicle or mower is running. Always keep clear of discharge chute Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. Use only approved drawbar hitch points Limit loads to those you can safely control. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. Use counterweight or wh eel weights when suggested in owner's manual. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the veo hicte while in operation Except for adjustments, do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed, Removal of such part could create a fire hazard Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: Mow only in daylight or in good artificial tighL Shut the engine off when unclogging chute. Check the bfade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals.. 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. , · · · · · · PREPARATION: Always wear substantial footwear° Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts_ Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc..) which might be picked up and thrown Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable. Use approved gasoline containers N ever re move the fu elcap of the fuel tank or add gaso]in e to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running_Never fi]l tank indoors. Always clean up spilled gasoline.. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors_ Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. · · · · · , OPERATION: · Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle mower, and the area being cuL Do not let other interests distract you.. Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator's position. Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components_ Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use, Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattende& Disengage the power take-off, lower the attachments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downh!!l. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than t5 ), never across the face. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes, While going up or down slopes, place gearshift control lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping. i iii i · MAINTENANCE · · · AND STORAGE · · · · · · · · Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in place and working Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip. ment is in safe working condition. 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. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. Do not clean product while engine is running. Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system° Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and weal It should be checked frequently for bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked,to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer s recommendations or specifications. " .................... i iii1,11,,i i:ujj I iiiiiiiii1,, LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL IT MEANS - ATTENTIONITI ii i i.i ,11 i i i,i TO POINT BECOME ,11,,,1111,1111,, OUT IMPORTANT ALERTII! YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. SAFETY IS INVOLVED. ii iii i1,1 ............... I CONd_RATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this uniL Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULESL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 18 0 3 5 GALLONS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (or 10W-30) WINTER: SAE 5W-30 CHAMPION RJ-19LM INTAKE 004 - ,006 IN EXHAUST 007 - 009 IN (MPH): LO HI 8 18 1.4 34 2,4 55 ,9 21 HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY: OIL (3.0 PINTS) SPARK PLUG (GAP,030 IN): VALVE CLEARANCE: MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER 917,,255930 GROUND SPEED: 1st 2rid 3rd Rev, BE FOUND DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWILL QN A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: REAR: 14 PSi 10 PSI YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE QF PURCHASE AND KEEP iN A SAFE PLACE --OR FUTURE REFERENCE, CHARGING SYSTEM: TRI CIRCUIT BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 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 effect ve working order by the operator, In the state of California the above is required by law (_Section 4442 of the California Pubtic Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)° ,,,,i,,n,,, ,, ,,,m,, ,, i ,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product, Contact your nearest Sears store for details, CUSTOMER · · · RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules, Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your unit, Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" "Storage" sections of this owner's manual and LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears witl repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship This Warranty does not cover: Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass) Expendable items which become worn during normal use. such as blades, spark plug, air cleaners and belts Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingbent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manuat Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For 90 days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears wilt replace the battery at no charge WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT 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 IN THE SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, tL 60684 3 ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ii IIHI II II U,llll Ul I,,, ................. U TABLE ................. . mL OF CONTENTS ..i ill, , .......... ,i .................................. SAFETY RULES ........................................................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 3 WARRANTY ................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4 INDEX ........................................................................... 4 ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 7-9 OPERATION ............................................................ MAINTENANCE ..................................................... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .,.,'.......................... STO RAG E ................................................................... TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................... REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ................................... SLOPE SHEET ............................................ BACK 11-14 15-18 t 9-25 26 27-28 30-48 PAGE ENDEX A Adjustment,Attachrnent Lift Spring. Adjustments: Brake ...................................... Carburetor .............................. Choke ....................................... Clutch Pulley ........................... Gauge Wheels ........................ Mower': Front-To-Back .................... Side-To-Side ...................... Mower Drive Belt ...................... Throttle Control Cable ............. Air Filter', Engine ........................... 23 21 25 24 21 13 20 19 20 24 20 Choke .................................. 24 Throttle Control Cable ......... 24 Air' Fitter ................................... 18 Air Screen ................................ 18 Cooling Fins ............................ 18 Oil Change .............................. 17 Oil Level ............................. t3,17 Oil Type ................................. t7 Preparation .............................. 13 Starting ..................................... 14 Storage .................................... 26 F Filter: Air Cleaner .............................. Fuel ......................................... Fuel: Storage ..................................... Type ...................................... Fuel Type ............................... Fuse .............................................. 18 18 26 14 13 23 Cutting Height ........................ Installation .................................. Operation ................................ Removal .................................. Mowing T ps ................. Muffler .................. ...................... Spark Arrester, .......................... O Oil: Cold Weather Conditions ,_ 13,t7 Engine .................................... 17 Transaxle ................................ 16 Operating Mower .......................... 13 Operation ................................ ! 1-14 P Parking Brake ................. ...