Sears 917.253721 User manual

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ISearsI
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO .
917 . 253721
Caution:
Read Rules
for
Safe Operation
and
Instructi ons
Carefully
GTV 16 TWIN
VARIDRIVE
GARDEN TRACTOR
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Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair
Parts
Sears , Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill. 60684 U.S.A.·
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CONGRATU LATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Varidrive
GTV
16 H.P. Garden Tractor. It ha s been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you dependability and performance.
Sho uld yo u experience any problem you c ann ot easily rem·
edy, please cont act your ne arest Sears, Roebuc k and Co. s tore.
They have competent, well·trained technicians and the proper
tools and parts to service or repair this unit .
Please read
and retain this manual. The instruction s will enable
you to assemble, operate and maintain your T ractor properly.
Always observe the "RU LES FOR SAFE OPERATION".
YOUR NEW GTV 16
GARDEN TRACTOR
FEATURES ...
CRAFTSMAN 16 H.P. ENGINE--cool- ru nning performance
and long life with plenty of power to take on a var i ety of
yard, gardening or snow remova l tasks.
INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM-allows engine to start only
when t racto r Cl utch-Brake Pedal is depressed and Att ac hm ent
Clutch Lever is in "OFF" position.
ALL GEAR TR ANSMISSION--thr ee speed s forward, plus
reverse
to let you select the proper match for the t err ain and
the job. Automot iv e- t ype differential helps gua rd aga inst turf
scuffing.
VARIDRIV E SPEED CONT ROL - -is especially valuable when
load is not u niform. When engine-driven attachments are
overloaded,
such as with heavy lawn mowing or deep snow
throw ing, the ground speed may be reduced wi th the Control
Lever to relieve the load while the attachmen t conti nues to
operate at full speed.
MODEL
NUMBER ______________________ _
SERIAL
NUMB ER ___________ ____________ __
THE MODEL AN D SERIAL N UMBER S WILL
BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACH·
ED TO THE TOP RIGHT SIDE OF DRAWBAR
{REFER TO PAGE 16).
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND
S ERIAL NUM BERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE RE FERENCE .
CONTROL PANEL-- with Throttl e, Choke, Light Switch, Ig-
n ition Switch, Ammeter, Parking Brake Lever and Electr ic
Li ft Switch--conveniently grouped for ease of use.
ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY--handles a large variety of
Sears Yard and Garden Tractor Att ac hments including .
MANUAL
OR ELECTRIC LIFT .
44 INCH MOWER with three "high-lift" blades to stand
grass up for level cuts.
SELF POWERED ROTO TILLER prepares soil for new
lawns and gardens with a 30 inch wide tilling path .
OTHER SOIL TILLAGE ATTACHMENTS including Plow,
Disc Harrow, Drag
Harrow and Cultivator .
CHEVRON TIRES for added trac ti on in loose soil, gravel
or snow.
46 INCH DOZER BLADE levels or moves dirt and gravel or
removes snow.
42 INCH SNOW BLOWER handl es wet, heavy powdery
snow with ease.
REAR GRADER AND LEVELER BLADE levels new
yards, g_rading lanes, drive ways and parking areas.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START GARDEN TRACTOR
For one year fro m the date of purchase , when this Garden Tractor is used for personal household purposes , Sears w ill
repair any defect in mater i al or workma nship in th is Garden Tractor, except the battery, at no ch arge.
If this Garden Tractor is used for comme rcial or r ental purposes, this warra nty applies for only 30 days from the date of
purchase.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from the d at e of purchase, if any battery inclu ded with the Garden Tractor proves defective in mater ial or
workmanship and will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery, at no cha rge•
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
From the 91st day until one year from the date of purchase, if any battery included with the Garden Tr actor proves defec-
tive in material or workmanship and will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the b atte ry, charging 1/ 12th of the pr ice of
the new batte ry for each full month from the date of purchase .
Warranty service is available at your home, at no charge, by simply contacting th e ne a rest Sears store or Service Center
throughout the United States .
This w arra nty gives you spec ific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state .
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears Towe r
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Chicago, IL 60684
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION .•.... .. BELOW
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .
.. .• .... ........ 2
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS . . ...... . .. ..... 4
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS •. . .• •• .. ••• .. 6
TROUBLE SHOOTING .
... ..•.••.•.•.. .. • .. 13
REPAIR PARTS . .... ...• . . •••••••••.•..... 15
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Know the contro ls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not al low ch i ldr en to oper ate the vehicle. Do not allow
adu lts to operate it without proper instruction.
3. Do
not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away.
4. Always
wea r substantial footwear. Do n ot wea r l oose fitt i ng
clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and t he
area being c ut . Don't le t other intere sts distract you.
6. Do
not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when
not in dr iv ers seat.
7. Always get on
or off yo ur tractor from t he operato rs l eft
hand side.
8. Clear the
work area of objects whi ch might be picked up
and thrown.
9.
Disengage all attach me nt clutches and return speed control
l ever to neutral before attempting to start the engine.
10. Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be -
fo re l eav ing the operato r' s pos i tio n.
11 . Disengag e power to mower, stop t he eng ine and disconnect
sp a rk plug wi re(s) from spark plu g(s) before cleanin g, mak-
ing an adj ustment or re pair s.
12. Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in u
se.
13. Take all possible p re cautions when leaving the vehicle un-
attended, such as disengaging the power-take-off, lowering
the attachments, returning drive
control lever to neutral,
\......../ sh i fting into neutral, setting the parking brake, stopping
the engine, and removing the key.
14 . Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down-
hill.
Mow up and down th e face of slopes (not greater than
150); nev er across the face .
15. Reduce speed on slopes and ma ke tu rns gradually to pre-
vent tippi ng or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on
slopes .
16. While going up or down slopes choose a speed low enough
to negotiate the slope wi tho ut stopping. To reduce speed ,
move drive control lev
er to ward neutral pos i tio n.
17. Never mow in wet or sl ippery grass, when traction is un-
su re or at a speed whi ch could cause a sk id.
18. Stay alert fo r hol es in the te rrain and other hidden haza rds.
19 . Do not dri ve too close to creeks, ditches and public h igh-
ways.
20. Exercise specia l care when mow i ng around fixed objects
in order
to prevent the blades from striking them. Never
deliberately run tractor or mower i
nto or over any foreign
object.
21 . Never shift gears until tractor comes to astop.
22. Never place hands
or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute
or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are
running. Always keep clear of discharge chute.
23.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b.
Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d.
Use counterweig ht or wheel weights when suggested in
the owner's manual.
24. Watch out for tr affic when crossing or near roadways.
25. When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operation.
26. Handle gasoline
with care- it is highly flammable.
a.
Use approved gasoline containers.
b. Never remove the cap
of the fuel tank or add gasoline to
a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wi
pe up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage -exhaust
fumes
are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
27. Keep the vehicle
and attachments in good operating con·
di tion, and keep safety devices in place.
28. Keep
all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip·
ment is in safe working condition.
29. 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 enclosu re.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep the eng i ne free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease.
31. Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner
or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re-
moved. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
32 . DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A MUFFLER OR T AM ·
PER WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. Damaged mufflers
or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect period·
ically and repl
ace if necessary.
33. The vehicle
and attachments should be stopped and in-
spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
34. Do
not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
35 . When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Never make a
cutting height adjustment while the engine
is running if the operator must dismount to do so.
c. Shut the engine off when removing the grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
d. Check the blade mounting bolts
for proper tightness at
freque
nt intervals.
36. Check the
grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterio·
ration. Rep lace with new bags for safety protection.
37. Do
not operate the Mower without the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped,
or the deflector shield in place.
38 . Disengage power to mower before backi ng up. Do no t mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after
careful observat
ion of the entire area behind the mower.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS-ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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 l and unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped w.ith aspark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California t he above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. See your Authorized Serv ice Center for spark arrester muffler part number
677A936.
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CAUTION : DO NOT OPERATE VA RIDRI VE CO NTROL
(FIG . 11) UNLESS ENGINE IS RUNNING. DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR TO VAR I DRIVE SYSTEM.
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
BA TTERY
TRA Y
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GR I LL
SCREEN
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To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need:
one 3/4" socket, two 7/16" wrenches and one
11 /16" wrench
NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LE FT HA ND (L.H.) ARE
DET ER MINED FROM OPERATOR 'S POSITION WH ILE
SE AT ED ON TRACTOR.
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove Shipping St rap Banding, Bundling Wires, Battery,
St eering Wheel and Bag of Parts. Al so there is a Ho ld Down
Rod (shown below) holding f
ront end of tractor to wood
crate. R em ove Lag Sc rew from Hold Down Rod and wood
crate. Discard Rod and Screw.
2. Fill and charge Battery (before installing). NOTE: SEE
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WI TH BAT ·
TERY .
WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD .
a. Fill Batte ry with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells
(Fig. 1). NOTE: DO NOT OV ER FILL. OVERFILLI NG
W
IL L RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.
WASH HAND S OR C LOTHING IMMED I·
ATEL Y IF ACCIDENTALL Y IN CONTACT \j_J
WITH ELEC TROLYTE .
b. Check level
of electrolyte after 30 minutes. Add addi·
tional electrolyte if necessary. NOTE: TIGHTEN VENT
CAPS SECURELY.
c. Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding three am peres
for about two and one half hours.
DO NOT SMOKE, FUM ES FROM CHA RG ·
ED ELEC TROLYTE A RE EXPLOSIVE.
d. Neu tral ize exce ss electrolyte for disposal by addi ng to
four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container.
Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding bak·
i ng soda unt il the addition of mo re soda causes no more
foamin
g.
3. Install Battery using:
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Battery Rod, two Wi ng Nuts, two Flat Washers, two Bat·
tery Bolts,
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two Fiat Wash ers , tw o Lockwash ers , two Hex Bolts and
two H ex Nuts found in Bag of Pa rts.
a. Li ft Hood from re ar sides (Fig. 2).
b. Remove tape from Plastic Tray. Make
su re Drain Tu be
(Fig. 3) is fastened to Drain Hole in Ba tt ery Tray and
Battery Tray
is posi ti oned in hole of Ba ttery Support.
c.
Place Battery in Plastic Tray (Battery Terminals to front
of T rac tor) (Fig. 3).
NOTE:
TIGHTEN WING NUTS SECURELY USING
YOUR THUMB AND FOREFINGER. DO NOT U
SE
TOOLS- OVER TIGHTENING MAY OVERSTRESS OR
CRACK THE BATTERY CASE.
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d. Hook Battery Bolt into sl ot on the left side of Ba ttery
Suppo
rt (Fig. 3). Fasten Battery Rod to Battery Bolt
with a Flat Washer and Wing Nut.
e. Hook remaining Battery
Bolt into slot in R.H. side
of Battery Support and fasten Battery Rod with a Flat
Washer and Wing Nut (Fig. 3). Tighten Wing Nutssecure-
ly.
f.
Pos iti on Terminal Cover over RED Battery Cable (Fig.
4).
g. Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+) Battery Ter·
minal with Hex Bolt, Fiat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex
Nut (Fig. 4). Form Cable in an upward position (Fig. 4)
and tighten securely. Place Terminal Cover over Termi-
nal. NOTE: PULL TERMINAL COVER FORWARD TO
ENCLOSE BAT T ERY T ERMINAL (FIG. 4 - INSET).
POS IT IV E TERM INAL MUST BE CON-
NECTED FI
RS T TO PREVENT SPA RK S
FROM ACCIDENTA L GRO
UNDI NG.
h. Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (- ) Bat-
tery Terminal with remaining Hex Bol t, Flat Washer,
Lockwasher and Hex
Nut (Fig. 4). Tighten Nut secure-
ly.
4. Close Hood.
5. Install Steering Wheel using:
@
Hex Nut and Steering Wheel Insert Cap found in bag of
parts.
a. Place Steering Wheel on Shaft (Fig. 5).
b. Fasten
with Hex Nut . Tighten secure ly.
c. Press Steering Wh eel Insert Cap in place .
NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTOR
MUFFLER (PA GE 1) IS
AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR
TRACTOR. CH ECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR
AREA.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS
1. Red uce Tire pressure to 14 pounds in front and 10 pounds
in
re ar Tires. (Tires were overinflated for shippi ng pur-
poses).
2. Seat position may be adjusted forward or backward by
loosening Bolt in
Seat Plate (Fig. 6). NOTE: WHEN RE-
TIGHTENING BOLT AFTER ADJUSTMENT, MAKE
SURE SEAT PLATE HAS NOT TWISTED OUT OF
ALIGNMENT WITH SEAT SPRING.
INITIAL SERVICE
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER
THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING
OR ADDING OIL OR
FUEL.
1. Check Engine Oil
Level with Tractor on level ground.
Wipe dipstick (Fig. 7) clean, push
it in tight for a few sec-
onds, remove and re ad Oil Leve l. If n ecessary, add Oil until
" FULL" mark is reached. In summer use S.A.E. 30 (SC,
SO, SE or SF) Oil. In winter (below 32°F .) use S.A. E.
\,.__.. 'IOW30 (SC, SO, SE or SF). In ext reme cold (below 0°F.)
use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC, SO, SE or SF). DO NOT USE 10W40
OIL. NOT E: DO NOT OVERFILL.
2. Fill Fuel Tank (Fig. 6) with fr esh, clean regular grade lead-
ed or low-l ead automotive gasoline only . Capacity is 3- 1/2
gallons. NOTE: DO NOT SWITCH FROM LEADED TO
L EA D-FREE GASOLINE. . 3.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 7
WARNING: Do not use Gasohol. Gasohol type alcohols
react
with water content in the fuel and tend to form
strong acids which can corrode metal parts, even eat rubber
and plastics.
A FI
LL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FIL L-
ER NECK. DO NOT OV ERFILL. WI PE
OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL .
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ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
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FIGURE 8
IGNITION _.....,;::.QJ""ol
KEY
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED" POSITION
GEAR
SHIFT
CON TROL
LEVER
FIGURE 10
VARIDRIVE
CONTROL LEVER
"SLOW" POSITION
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"FAST"
POSITION
OPERATION
[A CAUTION
1. Keep all shields in place.
2. Before leaving operator's position:
a. Shift transmission to neutral.
b. Set Park ing Brake.
c. Disengage Attachment Lever.
d. Shut off engine.
e.
Remove Ignition Key.
3. Wa it fo r all movement to stop before serv icing machine.
4.
Keep pe ople and pets a safe distance away from machine.
LEARN TO START,
STOP AND REVERSE
YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN
AREA.
THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH
INTERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT
STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE
WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER IS
IN THE ENGAGED POSITION
(FIG.
8) AND THE CLUTCH BRAKE
PEDAL IS
IN DRIVE POSITION (FIG.
9).
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES
THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT I }'
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES. ~ ~
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. P lace Attachm ent Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGE D"
position (Fig. 8).
2. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position (Fig.
9).
3. Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAG ED" position (Fig.
10).
4. Place Gear Shift Control Lev er in "NEUTRAL", start
position (Fig. 10).
5. Pull Choke out (Fig. 10).
6. Move Throttle Control to middle position (Fig. 10).
7. Turn Igni tio n Key to "START" position until Engine starts
(Fig. 10).
Release key into "ON" position.
NOTE:
DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR
MORE THAN THIRTY SECONDS AT A TIME. If engine
does not start after several attempts, move Throttle Control
to "FAST" position, wait a few minutes, and try again.
ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANTIAL FOOT-
WEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHING THAT COULD GET CAUGHT
IN MOVING PARTS. \..,l
NOTE: THE LIFT SWITCH (FIG. 10) RAISES OR LOW-
ER S FRONT, MID, OR REAR MOUNTED ATTACH-
MENTS WHEN USED WITH AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
KIT (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT).
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WARMING UP THE ENGINE
Move Throttle Control to "SLOW" position. Push Choke in
as e ng ine warms up. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP
FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OPERATING.
When restartinP. a warm en9ine, move T hrottle Control mid ·
way between 'SLOW" and 'FAST" position. C ho ke may not
have to be used.
TRACTOR OPERATION
1. With engine running and warm, place Throttle Control mid-
way between "SLOW" and " F AST" position.
2. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly to disengage Parking
Brake
and hold Clutch-Brake Peda l in B ra ke position (Fig.
9) .
3. M ove Gear Shift Control Lever to desired gear (Fig. 10 ).
4. Releas e Clutch-Br ake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward
movement.
5. Move Varidrive Control Lever to desired speed (F ig. 11) .
If grou nd trave l is too slow advance Throttle Lever.
NOTE: ALWAYS SELECT A GROUND TRAVEL SPEED
THAT WILL SU IT THE TERRA IN AND THE ATTACH -
ME NT BEING USED.
A
A
DO NOT OPERATE VAR IDRIVE CON-
TROL UN LE SS ENGINE IS RUNNING.
TRANSAXLE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO VARIDRIVE
SYSTEM.
BRING
TRA CTOR TO COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS.
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
IN OR UNDER ANY P OW ERED ATTACH-
MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART
WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY PO WERED
ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING.
DO NOT O PE RAT E THE MOWER WITH-
OUT E
ITH ER T HE ENTIRE GRASS CAT ·
CHER,
ON MOWERS SO EQUIPPED, OR
THE DEFLECTOR SHIE LD IN PLACE.
NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL ENGINE
RPM WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER -
FORMANCE, LONG ENGINE
LIFE AND PROPER DIS-
CHARGE OF CUT MATERIAL.
ATTACHMENT LIFT ADJUSTMENT
Due to different weights of Attachments, the Attachment
Lift Spring may require adjustment. The Adjustment Bolt
is located on rear of tractor top left side (Fig. 12}.
1. Holding Spring Bushing
with Wrench, loosen Jam Nut.
2. Turn Adjustment Bolt clockwise to extend Sp ring and
reduce lift effort (for heavier Attachments).
3. Turn Adjustment Bolt counterclockwise to decrease lift
effort (for lighter Attachments).
4. Retighten
Jam Nut against Spring Bush in g.
DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM
SPR ING EXTENSION WHEN USING
LIGHT ATTACHMENTS, SUCH AS
MOWER.
ADJUST
LIFT SPRING TO AID IN LIFT -
ING ATTACHMENT,
DON' T OVER
POWER SPRING.
STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR
1. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal completely i nto "BRAKE" posi-
tion. . 5 .
FIGURE 12
2. Move Shift Control Le ver to "NEUTRA L" position.
3. P
lace Park i ng Brake in "ENGAGED" position.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD
RE ·
MAIN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED WHEN
FOOT PRESSURE IS RELEASED.
4. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" posi -
tion
and lower attachment to the wound.
5. Move Throttle Co ntr ol to "SLOW position.
6.
Move Varidrive Control Lever to "SLOW" position.
7. Turn Ignition Key to "OF F" position.
REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC-
TOR TO PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZ ED
US E.
MAKE SURE PAR KI NG BRAKE WILL
HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.
TRANSPORTING YOUR TRACTOR
TOWING IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Internal transaxle
damage
can result.
TRACTOR OPERATION ON HILLS
1. Choose one of the lowest g ears BEFORE starting up or
down hills.
DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WI TH SLOPES GREATER THAN 1 5°
AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS AN Y
SLOPE. .
2.
AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS .
a. If slowing is necessary, move Vari dr ive Control Le ver
to slower pos iti on.
LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-
PING
AND STAR TIN G TO ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PE DAL MOVES
THROUGH C
LUT CH POSITION.
b. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake
Pedal quickly to bra ke positi on and lock Parking Brake.
c. To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in the l ow -
est speed range and that you have allow ed room to roll
slig htly dow nh ill. Unlock Parking Brake and release
Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOW LY to statt tractor forward
movement, then move Varidrive Control Lever to
de·
sired speed.
3. Make all turns gradually.
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CHARGING
AMMETER
FIGURE 13
FIGU
DIAGNOST IC TERMI NAL ADAPTER
FIGU RE 15
STARTING YOUR TR ACTOR WITH
A LOW B ATTE RY
If your Battery is too lo w to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "Jumper Cables" ar e used for emergency starting
follow this procedur e: NOTE: YOUR TRACT OR IS EQUIP·
PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEG ATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.
THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGA·
TIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.
LE
AD -ACID BAT TERIES GEN ERA TE EX-
PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,
FLAME,
AND SMOKING MATERIA LS AW AY
FROM BATTERIE S. ALWAYS WE AR EYE
PROTECTION AROUND BATTERIE
S.
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1. Connect each end of t he RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminals
of each battery (taking care not to short against
chassis) .
2. Conne
ct one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGAT IVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end
of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK
or good CHASSIS GROUND on tractor (away from Gas
Ta nk or Battery).
4. Disconnect
cables in revers eorder:
a. Engine Blo ck or chassis of tractor.
b. Negative terminal
of fully charged battery.
c. Positive terminals.
DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BAT ·
TERY TO .START OTHER
VEH ICLES.
MAINTENANCE
To keep your tractor running better, longer; perform nee·
essary service using the following Maintenance Schedule.
Each ti me you start your tractor, check your Ammeter (Fig.
13).
The needle should move towards the+ (charging) mark
indicating the battery
is being charged as you operate the
tractor.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO
PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE -
FORE
MAK ING ANY INSPECTION, AD ·
JUSTMENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CAR-
BURETOR).
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Make sure all nuts on bolts are tightand cotter pins are secure.
Observe all safetY precautions. Keep Tract or well lub ricated
(refer
to page 8) .
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
DIAGNOSTIC TERM INA L BOX
Yo ur Tractor is equipped wit h a Tractor Diagnostic Terminal
Box which
is used to simp lify electrical system diagnosis. The
locati on of the Diagnostic Te rmi nal Box is shown in Fig. 14.
The Di agnos tic Terminal Bo x provid es access to a number of
test points withi n the electrical system of the tractor.
WHEN
US ING THE DIAGNOSTIC TER-
MIN AL BOX -eNGINE TO BE ST OPP ED
AND IGNI TI ON O FF.
USE PRO PER EQUIPMENT IN THE
CHEC KI NG OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THROUGH THE DIAGNOSTIC TERMIN·
AL BO X.
The Diagnostic Terminal Box is designed to accept th e Diag ·
nostic Te rminal Adapter (optional) (Fig. 15), which is avail·
able from Sears (Part No. 677A823). If you order the Adap·
ter,
als o order the Tes t Procedure Manual (Manual No.8102J).
showing diagnostic pr ocedures and components of electrical
circuits.
To perform the testing
with the Diagnostic Terminal Box, a
q
ua lity mu l timet er or automot ive analyzer is requir ed .
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FIRST ~ HOURS
1. CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENT
New Belts may stretch after the first few hours of ope ration
resulting in
loss of power.
a. With engine running, transmission in neutral, place Vari-
drive Control Lever in "FAST" position (Fig. 11) and
check
if Secondary Belt (Fig. 16 · Inset) rides flush with
outside of Variator Sheave . (DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON
CLUTCH PEDAL).
b.
If Secondary Belt is riding down in groove of Variator
Sheave adjustment is required.
2. V-BELT ADJUSTMENT
a. With engine running, transm1ss1on in neutral, move
Varid~ive Control Lever to medium position (straight
up) (Fig. 11).
b. Loosen Adjustment Nuts
"A" and "B" on Varidrive
Stop Plate (Fig. 16).
c. Start Engine
and run at Id le speed.
d. Slowly move Varidrive Control Lever (Fig. 11) forward
("FAS T" position) until Secondary Belt is riding flush
with outside of Variator Sheave (Fig. 16 · Inset). (DO
NOT
PUSH DOWN ON CLUTCH PEDAL).
e. Shut Engine off holding Varidrive Control Lever in posi-
tion described in Step e.
f. Rotate Variator Stop Plate upward until Adjustment
Stop Bolt "B" (Fig. 16) hits bottom of Stop Plate Slot.
g. Hold Stop Plate in this position and tighten Adjustment
Nuts
"A' & " B" to secure.
h. Adjustment
Nut "A" maintains the Variator Belt Adjust·
ment. Adjustment Nut "B" maintains the Varidrive
Handle tension.
i. Readjust
as need ed thereafter.
NOTE: FOR LONGER BEL T LIFE, ALWAYS KEEP
BELTS ADJUSTED PROPERLY. START TRACTOR
MOVEMENT WITH THROTTLE CONTROL IN MIDDLE
POSITION. ALWAYS REPLACE WITH SEARS BELTS.
3. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate
break-in residue which might
be damaging to your Engine.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER
THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING
OIL.
a. Drain Oil wi th Engi ne warm. Unscrew Oil Drain Plug
(Fig. 18) and catch Oil in a suitable container. Replace
Plug.
b. Refill Engi
ne Oil (Fig. 17). In summer use S.A.E. 30
(SC, SD, SE or SF) Oil. In winter (below 32°F .) use
S.A.E. 10W30 (SC, SD, SE or SF). In extreme cold
(below 0°F.)
use S.A.E. 5W20 (SG, SO, SE or SF). DO
NOT USE .10W40 OIL. Refill capacity is 3 pints. NOTE:
DO
NOT OVERFILL.
FREQUENTLY
1. CHECK BATTERY
a. Electrolyte solution leve l in each Battery Cell should be
even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 19). Add dis-
tilled water if necessary. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
b. Keep Battery and Terminals clean. Refer to page 12,
step 6.
c. Keep Battery Bolts tight.
d. Keep
Vent Gaps tight and small vent holes in Gaps open.
e. Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if necessary.
2. CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure in front should be 14 pounds and rear Tires
should
be 10 pounds.
3.
CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air Screen (Fig. 17) must be kept fr ee of dirt and chaff to
ENGINE OIL
FILL DIP STICK
CUT-AWAY VIEW
AIR SCREEN
FIGURE 17
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I I 1=-==:J
_,..,...1 ~ BATTERY
- ~ : ·lr :rr :::: .. v
.:~~-:.:::.-::.-: .:-::-::-:-::-W CELL
FIGURE 19
prevent Engine damage from overheating. • 7 _ .. ______________ _______ •
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V ARIATOR ARM
ASSEMBLY
(GREASE FI
TTING )
FIGURE 20
® • WASHER
c c<===> ~ ~t:;: ID GE
FI GURE 21
O IL FOAM
PRE.CLEANER
BODY
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- n
EVERY ~ HOURS
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
DO NOT CHECK ENGINE O IL LEVEL
WITH ENGINE RUNNING .
Several mi
nute s aft er st opping Engine, check Engine Oil
level w
ith Trac to r on level ground . Wipe dipstick (Fig. 17)
clean, push it do wn tight for a few seconds, remo ve and
r ead Oil level. If necessary, add O il until "FULL" ma rk is
reached. In summer use S.A.E. 30 (SC, SO, SE or SF) Oil.
In winter (below 32°F.) use S.A.E. 10W30 (S C, SO, SE or
SF). In extreme cold (below o·F.) use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC,
SO,
SE or SF). DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL. NOTE: DO
NOT OVERFILL.
EVERY ~0 HOURS
(EVERY 15 H OU RS IF OPERATING
IN V ERY DUS TY CONDITIONS)
1. CLEAN FOA M PR E·CLEANE R.
a. Unscrew Knob (Fig. 21) to remove Cover.
b. Remove Nut and Washer to remove Cartridge Plate,
Paper Cartridge and O il Fo am Pre -C l eaner.
c. Wash Foam Pre· Ci ea ner in detergent and water.
d. Rinse, squeeze (rather than tw i st) and allow to dry
t horoughly.
e. Coat with three tablespoons of S.A.E. 30 Engine O il ,
squeeze to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess.
f.
Check Paper Cartridge. Repl ace if excessively dirty.
g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re- position on Tracto r.
NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE·
MOVED.
2. CLEAN AIR SCREE N
Air Screen (Fig. 22) must a ll ow fr ee-flow of air to prevent
Engine
damage from overheating. C le an with a wire brush,
compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff,
stubborn dri ed gum and fibers.
3. CHANG E ENGINE OIL
The best time to change Engine Oil is at the end of a days
operation when all dirt and foreign material is suspended
in the hot Oil. Refer to page 7.
4 . CLEAN FRONT G RILL SCREEN
The Front Grill Screen (Fig. 2) must allow free flow of ai r
to prevent engine damage from ove r heating .
a. Remove Grill
Screen by removing two screws.
b. Clean with a wire brush, compressed air or water pres-
sure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum anc
fibers.
c. Replace Gri
ll Screen and secure screws.
5. LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEEL S
There are seven Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fi g's. 20
and 24). Using a Grease Gu n, give each Grease Fitting two
shots of Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No. 1
or equivalent (available through your Sears Servi ce Center).
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