SWAIRS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.251570 OWNER'SMANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow FOR CONSUMER all safety ASSISTANCE rules and instructions before operating HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1'11 III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII this equipment.
SAFETY RULES 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.. I, • • • • • • • • • • • • o • . 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 tile 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 possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department Department.. We have com_ petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.. Please read and retain this manual.
LE OF CONTENTS i i ii i ii iii mill i MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................... ;....... 21-27 STORAG E ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 32-49 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 50-57 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER SAFETY RULES ...........
ACCESSORIES .... These accessories Most Sears stores AN ATTACHMENTS i., and attachments can order these 1, were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. when the tractor was purchased MAINTENANCE ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL AIR FILTER FUEL STABILIZER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor.
,n n= ,, n,, CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK uHHn,,mnin Parts Bag contents Parts packed separately shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-!8 11 n u n,===, in carton il) Knob Seat Video Cassette (1) Washer Nose Roller 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel uge Bars rings (double loop) i (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) Manual Pa_s Bag it, Parts bag contents ! _.,,.,,.__ ..
ASSEMBLY 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 ASSEMBLY _ A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are }isted.
ASSEMBLY i CONNECT BA't-I'ERY INSTALL (See Fig. 2) SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. o Lift hood to raised "position,.
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE (See Figs. 5 and 6) Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage parking brake. = Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts., Swing antFsway bar to left side of mower deck. .
BLY PHN1,11 CHECKTIREPRESSURE vr CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance° o BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TtON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual° CHECK BRAKE ..............................................................
OPERATnON i These , i ,,,,,i,,,,, ,,n ii..... i.......... symbols may appear '........................... on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR, Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference.
OPERATION m'=,'HM ' "H'= ................ 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.
i,-=l,, = = = ,= =, i = OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS TO OPERATE (See Fig. 8) ! .................... ......... Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface_ . • Adjust mower to desired cutting heighL Lower mower with lift control Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel, = Lewer gauge wheels to ground_ Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge whee! bar: and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.
OPERATUON BEFORE CHECK STARTnNG THE ENGINE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) This engine on this product is designed for maximum performance and life if operated with the choke (t\J) fully open and the throttle control in the fast (,_) position_ To open the choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature_ OIL LEVEL (See Fig.
! =,= = = OPERATmON MOWING PURGE TRANSMISSION I CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time.
CUSTOMER ...... " ESPONS B L TUES . .1.., MAINTENANCE u ............ . ..ui....H.u. . =.=..u ............... SERVICE Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners R Sharpen/Replace ....... v' 1 i "CUb r _Cat _O n DATES e," Brake Operation T cA H ...=......u SCHEDULE FILL 1N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check . ....
TRACTOR TO SHARPEN Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine.. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). TIRES BLADE (See Fig.
RESPONSiBiLiTIES CUSTOMER ..... lU.......................... TRANSAXLE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission clean to assure proper cooling. Determine temperature range expected before oil change, All oi! must meet API service classification SF or SGo should be kept Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot..
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.. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other' cooling shrouds, Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary.
SERVICE AN i I"I"M' , i, ,i CAUTION: • • o o ° ADJUSTMENTS i BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and removekey. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
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 IS 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.
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== ,= SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS = TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION (See Fig. 28) (See Fig. 27) if for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its positionwhile at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual°) BELT REMOVAL • Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt). = Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys.
SERVICE AND AOJUST ENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WASHERS Eront wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steedng mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary, RETAINING RING AXLE COVER TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29) • . .
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 34) BULB ASSEMBLY o Raise hood,. * Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grilL, , Raise hoo& ° Unsnap headlight wire connector_ o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill° Close hood. . Stand in front of tractor. G rasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. o To repiace, reverse above procedures.
$ERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......... ,,,_ ,, ENGINE , ............ ,, CLOSEDFOR FULl TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 35) CONTROL CABLE 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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING i .... PROBLEM POUNTS 1,1,,ii _-- CAUSE -- CORRECTION n, Will not start t,, Flit fuel tank property, 2, 3 4,, 5, 6 7 Loose or damaged wiring, Carburetor out of adjustment,, Engine valves out of adjustment 8, 9,, 10 See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug.
i, i Ulll,i iilll i i illl i,luluu,i =FROUBLESHOO=[ING ul ,uiiiii, POINTS i i ii_lUlU ii Jiiiill CAUSE PROBLEM CORREClrlON H i i iiillll Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch 1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system 1 i ira ,i, ilU,,i Check wiring, switches end connections if not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge 1 2 3 4 5 Worn, bent or loo
