SWA/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.251572 OWNER'SMANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
SAFETY RULES _b Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH t. • • • • • • ° • • • • • • • • 111. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow aUinstructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possibte dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartment Department. We have competent, wel!-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .................... ........................................ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 21-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING, ......................................... 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 32-49 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 50-57 PARTS ORDERINGISERVIOE .
ACCESSORIES These accessories Most Sears stores and attachments can order these AN ATTACH were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE SPARK PLUG aENTS when the tractor was purchased MAINTENANCE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER A1R FILTER BLADES BELTS ,I PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor you.
u H i CONTENTS L OF HARDWARE PACK i Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Parts packed separately in carton (1) Knob Seat Video Cassette | (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/t6 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel ner Springs (single loop) i -- Manual (4) Retainer Springs =r-q Parts bag contents not shown full size = _ , /f-_\, Bolts \ \_ _ (2)Washers 3/8 _.//y(2) Gauge z_.
i ..... i ., Hi ,, N _1 II ASS LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those 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 proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEIVlBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
i Ul , , , ii ,i ,, , i i,,i i,,i u, , ii i,ii ,,,lUl ii, ,lllllllll,lllllll LY H_ CONNECT BATTERY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. = Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.
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BLY i CHECK i /CHECKLIST TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.
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.......................... ii . i. i, i.i .i i..11..==1==..! .. .r. I ' ' H',HI OPERATION ii iiiiiii .I.IIIII,H,I,I, i...,HI iii1.,i.iiHm, ii ii ,i .111 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compale the illustratfonswith you r tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of Various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference_ THROTTLE CONTROL AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER .
OPERATION i ............ ,,m,= . The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. ,=,N,,,= ,,,,,,, ='== ...... .,,,,,.............
Hm, =1= OPERATION i TO OPERATE TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 8) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface_ = Adjust mower to desired cutting height, ° Lower mower with tift control. Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. o Lower gauge wheels to ground° Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insertclevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground ' .
• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil • Check engine oil with tractor on level ground_ This engine on this product is designed for maximum performance and life if operated with the choke (l\l) fully open and the throttle control in the fast (,_) position.
MOWING TiPS PURGE TRANSMISSION t ,H= = I _ 'H'H"'H'= = I ' I I='1= ' I' I' '11",11" freewheel lever while the engine is runCAUTION: Never engage or disengage ning, To ensure proper operation and pedormance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
i, i,UlUllll ,i,ii ilU CUSTOMER iil,lrll .......................................... I iiii RESPONSIBUUTIES ........................ i i "MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE i ii,ll ii /__.-__o__ FtLL iN DATES .................... /__,_/_+ _"_ REGULAR SERvlcE ..........
..................... CUSTOMER ii, ii ,nnll ¸ I" i RESPONSlBILITI n ilnl,n nlnnl TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced btade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine_ BRAKE OPERATION BLADE (See Fig. 14) • If tractor requhes more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
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CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds..
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position, o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key° o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
TO REPLACE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE ', MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig.
SERVnCE AN i, TO REPLACE (See Fig. 24) MOWER BLADE i,, , DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS i Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake., . Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual)° o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), . Remove four screws from R.H mandrel cover and remove cover° Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing.
= SERVICE AN TO REPLACE (See MOTION DRIVE ADJU Fig. 27) Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)o ° Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys. o Remove belt from transaxle pulley. • Remove pulley. o Pull belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor_ If for any reason the motion control lever wilt not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheei toe-in is required for proper stee ring operation_ Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary., If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary. RETAINING RING AXLE (;OVER "-,..,. TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29) o Position front wheels straight ahead, .
................................... i ,,,u ..... ADJUSTMENTS , i n,,lu, ,,nnni TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 34) Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill • Raise hood. ° Unsnap headlight wire connector. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. • Stand in front oftractor, Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. Close hood. • To replace, reverse above procedures.
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................... I,NII, m i1,,i, ii, i ................. ENGINE TO ADJUST CLOSED FOR THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 35) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,_) position. • Check that speed control lever is against stop screw.
, i,iii1,1,1111 .... i iii ,i,, , i STORAGE ENGINE 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° i ii , , i i,ii iiii I I FUEL SYSTEM I IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
TROU LESHOO'F NG PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start ! Out of fuel 2 3 4 5 6 7 Engine not"CHOKED" Engine flooded Bad spark ptug Dirty air filter Didy fuelfilter, Water in fuel 8, 9 !0 i,,,,U,lUl,,,n Hard to start ,u POINTS CORRECTION properly 1 Fill fuel tank 2 3 4, 5 6 7 See 'q'o START ENGINE" in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean/replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and repl
= = PROBLEM CAUSE H,H== CORRECTION H '1 Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch .... 'HLI ,',,H N ,= H ' 1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system, 1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not corrected, contact an authorized service canted department 1 2. 3 4 Worn, bent or loose blade Mower deck not level,. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower Bent blademandrei 1 2, Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck.
