Sears 917.257061 User manual

IMPORTA T:
R D RULE FOR
AFE OPERATIO
A D I TRUCTIO
CAREFULLY
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MODEL NO.
917.257061
OW R'S
MANUAL
Assembly
aintenance
Op ~ eratio~
Repair Parts
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Sears. Roebuck and Co .• Chicago. Ill. 60684. U. S.A . and Simpsons Sears Limited. Toronto. Canada
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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears GT/18
Twin Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to give you dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy,
please contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co. or Simp-
sons Sears Limited store. 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 instructions will enable
you to assemble, operate and maintain your Tractor properly.
"Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION" ,
YOUR NEW GT /18 TWIN
GARDEN TRACTOR
FEATURES...
OPPOSED-PISTON, FOUR CYCLE, TWIN-CYLINDER 18
' IV ,. , { H.P. ENGINE--to run smoothly and quietly with plenty of
GARDENS
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power to take on a variety of yard, gardening or snow removal
tasks.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM--allows engine to start only
when tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal is depressed and Attachment
Clutch Pedal is in "OF F" position.
ALL-GEAR TRANSMISSION--six speeds forward, two reverse
speeds--to
let you select the proper match for the terrain and
the job. Auto-type differential helps guard against turf scuff-
ing.
SERVICE HOUR METER--Iets you know at a glance, when
maintenance is due .
CONTROL PANEL--wi th Throttle, Choke, Light Switch, Ig-
nition Switch, Service Hour Meter and Electric Lift Switch for
Three Point Hitch conveniently grouped for ease of use.
ATTACHMENT VERSA TI LlTY--handles a large variety of
Sears Yard
and Garden Tractor Attachments including.
42 AND 48 INCH MOWERS with three "high-lift" blades
to lift grass up for level cuts .
LInER WHISK LAWN SWEEPER is more efficient than
conventional lawn sweepers because of its wheel-less design;
only the rotary brush touches the ground .
SELF POWERED ROTO-TILLER prepares soil for new
lawns and gardens with a 30 to 38 inch wide tilling path.
OTHER SOIL TILLAGE ATTACHMENTS including Plow,
Disc Harrow, Drag Harrow and Cultivator.
CHEVRON TI RES for added traction in loose soil, gravel
or snow.
SNOW BLOWE R handles wet, heavy or powdery snow with
ease.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
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MAINTENANCE INSTHUCTIONS .
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR PARTS.
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START GARDEN TRACTOR
For one year from the date of purchac~, \iJhcr~ this Garden Tractor is used for personal household purposes, Sears
will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this Garden Tractor, except the battery, at no charge.
If this Garden Tractor is used for commercial or rental' purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the
date of purchase.
FULL SO-DAY WAR RANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from the date ot purchase, if any battery included with the Garden Tractor proves defective in mat·
erial or workmanship and will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery, at no charge.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
From the 91 st day until one year from the date of purchase, if any battery included with the Garden Tractor
proves defective in material or workmanship and will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery, charging
1 /12th of the price of the new battery for each full month from the date of purchase,
Warranty service is available at your home, at no charge, by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service
Center throughout the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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Chicago, IL 60684
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Do not allow chrldren to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away.
Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown.
Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral be-
fore attempting to start the engine.
Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be·
fore leaving the operator's position.
Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before
making any repairs or adjustments.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
rn use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un·
attended, such as disengaging the power·take-off, lowering
the attachments, Shlftlllg Into neutral, setting the parking
brake, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
Do not stop or start suddenly when gOing uphill or down-
hrll. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than
15
0
); never across the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre·
vent tipping nr loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
Stay alert for holes In the terrain and other hidden hazards.
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 counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in
this owner's manual
Watch out fOI traffic when crossrng or near roadways.
15. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operation.
16. 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.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
17. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices in place.
18. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
19. 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.
20. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
21.
22.
23.
24.
or excessi ve grease.
The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspect-
ed for damage after striking a foreign object, and the dam-
age should be repaired befofe'!iestarting and operating the
equipment.
Do not change the engin yovernor settings or overspeed
the engine.
When using
the vehicle w; ,IIOWE proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylig~, Ir if! 9 ou artificial light.
b. Never make a cuttir- ,ight ~AU$tment while the engine
is running if the 'ratormuSt dismount to do so,
c. Shut the engine oh ;,helY.'-emcWf"-9 the grass catcher or
unclogging chute. " . c' :~''\.
d. Check the blade mountin~~pf~~~ t<i' proper tightness at
frequent Intervals. ~.·.c -1., "
Check the grass catcher bags frequaB,ri,"I,for wear or deterio-
ration. Replace with new bags'. ':'. 5i, safety protection.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS·· An NTION'
BECOME ALERT' YOUR SAFETY IS IN\! lED.
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CUT AWA Y VIEW
HOOD
LATCH
FIGURE 2
VENT CAP
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BATTERY
. "7' TUBE
· 0:: . .BATTERY
CELL
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To assemllie dnti adjust YOllr Tr acto r you will need
one 7/16".9 / 16" and 3/ 4" Wrench
NOTE : Right Hand (R . H.l a nd Left Hand (L.H.l are deter·
mined fr om operator's position.
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove Shipping Wires. Ba tt ery. Steering Wheel and Bag
of Parts.
2.Filling and charging Batt ery (before Installlllg) NOTE: SEE
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BAT·
TERY.
A WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.
a. Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells
(Fig.
1). NOTE DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.
A WASH
HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI·
ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT
WITH E LECTROL YTE.
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 amperes
for about two and one half hours .
A DO NOT SMOKE . FUMES FROM CHARG ·
~ ED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE.
d. Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding it to
four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container.
Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding bak·
ing soda until the addition of more soda causes no more
foaming.
3. Install Battery using:
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Battery Clamp, two Wing Nuts, two Battery Bolts,
four Flat Washers, two Hex Bolts and two Hex Nuts found
in Bag of Parts.
a. Push down and slightly spread rear sides of Hood to reo
lease Hood Latches . Lift Hood from rear sides (Fig. 2).
b. Remove tape from Plastic Tray. Position Plastic Tray so
that drain hole in Tray is over round hole of Battery
Support.
C. Piace Battery in Plastic Tray (Battery Terminals to front
of Tractor) (Fig. 3).
d. Hook the curved shank Battery Bolt into slot on th e
left side of Battery Support (Fig. 3). Fasten Batt ery
Clamp to Battery Bolt with a Flat Washer and Wing
Nut.
e. Hook the straight shank Battery Bolt into slot in R. H.
Hood Latch and fasten Battery Clamp with a Flat
Washer and Wing Nut (Fig. 4). Ti ghten Wing Nut s secure ·
Iy.
f. Place a Flat Washer over th e e nd of a Hex Bolt . Sec ure
RED Battery Cable to Positive (+) Battery Te rminal with
a Hex Bolt (Washer) and Hex Nut (Fig . 5). Tighten Nut
securely. Place Boot over T er minal.
A
POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON·
NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS
FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.
g. fJlace remaining Flat Wa sher over the end of the re main ·
ing Hex Bolt. Secure BLACK Ground Cable to N ega tive
(- ) Battery Terminal with Hex Bolt (Washer) and Hex
·2· Nut (Fig. 5). Tight en Nut securely.
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4. Install Steering Wheel using:
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Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Bolt assembled on end
of Steering Shaft.
Woodruff Key, and Steering Wheel Insert found in Bag of
Parts.
a. Remove Hex Bolt, Lockwasher and Flat Washer from
Steering Shaft (Fig. 6) .
b. Insert
Woodruff Key in Keyway of Steering Shaft and
slide Steering Wheel over Shaft and Key. NOTE: BE
SURE WOODRUFF KEY IS SECURE IN STEERING
SHAFT.
c. Fasten with Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Bolt (Fig.
6). Tighten securely.
d.
Press Steering Wheel Insert :11 place.
THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH
SAFETY SWITCHES TO PREVENT
STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE
WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
PEDAL IS IN THE "ON" POSITION (FIG.
10) AND THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL
IS IN DRIVE POSITION (FIG . 12).
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES
THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS
1. Redu ce Tire pr eSS lHI ! to 12 pounds in front and l ea r Tir es .
(Tir es wel(! ovt'llnflatl'<i fOI shippinq purp oses).
2. Seat position may be adjusted forward or backward by
loosening Nut in Seat Plate (Fig. 7). NOTE: WHEN RE·
TIGHTENING NUT AFTER ADJUSTMENT, MAKE SURE
SEAT PLATE HAS NOT TWISTED OUT OF ALIGN-
MENT WITH SEAT SPRING.
INITIAL SERVICE
NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTfR
THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR
FUEL.
1.Ch ec k Engine Oil Lev el with Tractor on level qround.
Wipe dipst;ck (Fig. 8)
cl ean , push it in t ig ht for a few sec ·
onds, remove
and read 011 Le vel. If ncce ssilry, add Oil until
"FULL" mark is reached. In summer us e S.A.E. 30 (SC,
SD or SE) Oil. In winter (below 32°F.) us e S.A.E. lOW30
(SC , SD 01 SE) or 10W40 (SC, SD or SE) . In extre me cold
(below OOF .) us e S.A.E. 5W20 (S C, SD or SE) . NOTE
DO NOT O
VERFILL
2.Fill Fuel T; lI1k (FHj . 7) wot h III' S)) It'qul ;1I ql ;ull' Il'dd·III'I- 01
leaded qas olllw C.lpa clty IS 3 1 4 (jali ullS NOTE DO
NOT SWITCH FROM
LEADED TO LEAD FR EE GASO
LINE
FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL-
ER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILl. WIPE
OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL.
FIGURE 8
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FIGURE 9
IGURE 10
OPERATION
STARTING 1 HE ENGINE
1. Pla ce Parking Br ake Lever In locked PO Slt, o n (Fig. 91.
2.Place Attachment Clutch Pedal in "OFF" position (Fig. 10)
3. Pla ce Gear Shift Lever in neutral "N" POSit ion (Fig. 11).
4.Mov e Range Shift Lever to "N" neutral po sitio n (Fig. 11).
5.Push Clutch · Br ake Pedal i nto bra ke POSiti on IF,g 12) .
6. Move Throttle Control Lever to middle posit ion (F ig. 13).
7. Pull Choke out (Fig. 13).
S. Turn Ignition Key to "START" position until Engine s tart s
(Fig.
13). 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
Lever to "FAST" pos it i on, wait a few minutes, and try
again.
NOTE: The Electric Lift Switch (Fig. 13) raises or lowers
an attachment when used with a Three Point Hitch (optional
equipment).
WARMING UP THE ENGINE
Move Throttle Control Lever to slow position . Push Choke
in as engine warms. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM
UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OPERATING .
When restarting a warm engine, move Throttle Control Lever
to middle posit i on, Choke may not have to be used .
A
ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANTIAL FOOT·
WEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHING THAT COULD GET CAUGHT
IN MOVING PARTS .
LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE
YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN
SPACE .
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TRACTOR OPERATION
1. With engine running and warm, place Throttle Lev,'r Ifl
middle pOSition.
2. Push Clutch·Brake Pedal down to brake position
3. Move Gear Shift Lever to "2ND" and Range Shift Lever to
"LOW'"
4. Unlock Parking Brake.
5. Release Clutch· Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward
movement.
6. If ground travel is too slow move Throttle Lever to fast posi·
tion or press Clutch-Brake pedal and shift to a different
gear. NOTE: ALWAYS SELECT A GROUND TRAVEL
SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TERRAIN AND THE
ATTACHMENT BEING USED.
BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS.
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH-
MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART
WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED
ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING.
STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR
1. Reduce Throttle Lever to "SLOW" position.
2. Push Clutch·Brake Pedal into Brake position.
3. Place Attachment Clutch Pedal in "OFF" position and low·
er attachment to the ground.
4. Move Gear Shift Lever to neutral "N".
5. Place Parking Brake in "LOCK" position.
6. Release Clutch· Brake Pedal.
A
MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL
HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.
7. Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position.
A
REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC·
TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.
TRANSPORTING YOUR TRACTOR
For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Shift Level
3nei Range Shift Lever in "N" (Neutral) position (Fig 11)
NOTE DO NOT TOW Your TRACTOR FASTER THAN
SIX MILES PER HOUR.
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TRACTOR OPERATION ON HILLS
1.ChllD'C (lIll' elf tilt' ic)Wt,q qt'.HS BEFORE starting up or
down 11111s
A DO
NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°, AND
DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE.
2.Avold shifting or stoPPing on hills
a If slOWing IS Ilt'CeSsdry, move Throttle Control to middle
POSition
b. If stoPPlIlq IS IH'Cl'SSdIY, push ClutchBlak,' Pedal qUick·
Iy
to bl ake POSit Ion to pi event lolling
c. Lock Parking Brake and shift to lowest speed range.
d.
Partially leleasp Clutch Bldke P"ddl (until forward move·
ment begrns.
e. Unlock Parking Brake.
f.
Completely lelease Clutch Blake Pedal
3.Make all turns gradually
STARTING YOUR TRACTOR
WITH A lOW BATTERY
If your BafU'ry IS too low It) qart th .. enQlne, It should be
recharged. If "Jumper Cables" are u'>ed for emergency starting
follow this procedure NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EOUIP·
PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE: GROUNDED SYSTEM.
THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
NEGATIVE GROUNDEr' SYSTEM
LEAD ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX·
r'JSIVE GAS~ES.KEEP Srr,RKS,FLAME.
AND SMOK!NG MATERIALS AWAYFROM
BATTERIE;;. ALWAYS SHIELD EYES
AflOUNu of\TTERI>.
1.Connect eacll "[Id (,I thl: RED C,Ii)[" to the P()SIT IVE (t)
termlllais 0\ "del: batt!:1 y (l,'i' lliq Cdlt :''it II) ',hOI t iHJalnst
Chilc,c,IS)
2.ColHwct (J/II: Illd of tl1I: HLALK cahl" II) III!' NlGATIVE
(-) tfi[ :cii' ", ,/JUl) tJellt"1 I
3.ConrWCI tlw oth'" "I\d of till: cilblf! to FNCliNE BLOCK
01 (¥Jod CHI\SSI:J (JRUl)NU on fldUOI (aw"i from Gas
Tank or Battl:ty)
4.D,scorHH'ct cdblf", H1 ti"J!'r',f' ()t(jf.!
a Enqll1l: BII)r:K IJI cha',)I',
h NI'QdlIVI' Jlllnilidl f)f "C)()U[)" halTl'IY
c P(J(,lfl\)I't;'frllU:dl'J
A DO
NOT USE YOUR IRACTOR BAT·
TERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
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SIXTY HOUR : .. ---== ---.. --...:::::-
HAND ~ i li l '
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INDICATOR
FIGUR E 15
FIGUR E 16
A-"'VENT CAP
CUT- AWAY VIEW
MAINTENANCE
To keep your tractor runnlllg better. longer; perform necessary
service
uSing the follOWing Maintenan ce Schedul~ and the Ser-
Vice Hour Meter IF,q 14 ) on the traclClr dash.
The Service
Hour ' Meter records the number of hours of
traclOr operation. Read the Hour Hand on the outer dial; each
mark
Indicating one hour of operation. Read the Sixty Hour
Hand on the Inner dial, eac h mark indicating sixty hours of
operation. The System Indicator moves visibly when the
Ignition Key is in the "ON" position, indicating the system
operational.
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE·
FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD·
JUSTMENT (EXCEPT CARBURETOR' OR
REPAIR .
FIRST ~ HOURS:
1.CHECK V·BELTTENSION
A new V-Belt may stretch after the first few hours of opera·
tion. If Clutch·Brake Pedal, in drive position (Fig. 151. is
considerably to the front or rear of the vertical position,
the V-Belt
is out of adjustment and must be re ·t ensioned.
a. Secure Clutch-Brake pedal in brake position (relaxing
V-Belt tension) by tieing
to front axle.
b. Hold Nut on inside of Flat Idler and loosen Flat Idler
Bolt.
c. Move Flat Idler in frame slot 1/4 inch down (to tighten),
up (to loosen) V-Belt tension. Tighten Bolt .
d. Release Clutch-Brake Pedal. It should return to approxi-
mately vertical position.
A
CHECK TO MAKE SURE TRACTOR DOES
NOT START WITHOUT FULLY DEPRES·
SING CLUTCH·BRAKE PEDAl.
NOTE: FOR LONGER V- BELT LIFE, ALWAYS KEEP
BELT TENSIONED PROPERLY. START TRACTOR
MOVEMENT WITH THROTTLE CONTROL IN MID·
OLE POSITION, AND ALWAYS REPLACE WITH SEARS
V·BELTS.
2.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 with Engine warm. Unscrew Oil Drain Cap
(Fig. 16) and catch Oil in a suitable container. Replace
Cap.
b.
Refill Engine Oil (Fig. 17). In summer use S.A.E. 30
(SC, SO or SE) Oil. In winter (below 32
0F.)
use S. A.E.
10W30 (SC, SO or SE) or lOW40 (SC, SO or SE). In ex-
treme cold (below OOF.) use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC, SO . or
SE). Capacity is 3 - 112 pints . NOTE: DO NOT OVE R·
FILL.
FREQUENTLY:
1. CHECK BATTERY
a. Electrolyt e so lution level in each Battery Cell should be
e ven with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 18). Add dis-
tilled wat er if necessary. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL
b. Keep Battery and Terminals clean. Refer to page 10.
c. Keep Battery bolts tight.
d. Keep Vent
Ca ps tight and small Vent holes in caps
ope n.
. TUBE e le ctro lyt e falls below 1.225.
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BATTERY e. Recha rge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if specific gravity of
11 i
r-lr : - 2.CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
:,1
1
\1 . ~ :. :!. ~ l: BCAElTlTERY Tir e pressure in front and rear Tires should be 12 pounds.
n 3_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN
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EVERY 0 HOURS:
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
WITH ENGINE RUNNING .
Several minutes after stopping Engtne, ch ec k Engine ad
Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dip s tick (Fig. 17)
clean, push it down ticj1t for a few seconds, remove and read
Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil untit "FULL" mark is
reached. In summer use S.A.E. 30 (SC, SD or SE) Oil. In
winter (below 32
0F.) use
S.A .E. 10W30 (SC, SD or SE) or
lOW40 (SC, SD or SE). In extreme cold (below OOF.) use
S.A.E . 5W20 (SC, SO or SE). NOTE: DO NOT OVER ·
FILL.
2. LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONTWHEELS
There are six Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fig. 19).
Using a Grease Gun, give each Grease Fitting two shots of
Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No . 1 (Avail-
able at your loeal Sears Service Center).
3.01L PIVOT POINTS
Place several drops of SAE 30 Oil at points where parts
move against each other, especially:
a.
Idler Bearing (Fig. 15)
-- Remove Plastic Cap .
-- Remove Retainer Spring from Idler Shaft.
-- Move Idler and Shaft outward and lubricate ex-
posed Shaft.
-- Return Idler and Shaft to original position, replace
Retainer Sp'ring and reposition Cap.
b. Front Axle Pivot (Fig. 19)
EVERY~HOURS:
(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING
IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)
1.CLEAN AIR FILTER & FOAM PRE-CLEANER
a, Unscrew Wing Nut (Fig. 20) to remove Air Filter Cover,
Paper Air Filter Element and Foam Pre-Cleaner.
b. Clean dust from Paper Air Filter El e ment by gently tap -
ping Element on a flat surface .
c. Wash
Foam Pre·Cleaner in detergent and water .
d. Rinse, squeeze (rather than twist) and allow to dry thor-
oughly .
e.
Coat with three tabl esp oons of S.A.E. 30 Engine Oit,
knead to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess.
f.
Check Papel Air Filter Element. Replace if excessively
dirty.
g. Re-Assemble Air Fi l ~~r and re-p os ition on Tractor.
NOTE NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CL[ANER
REMOVED.
2.CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air Screen and Guard (Fig. 21) must allow free-flow of air
to prevent Engine damage from overheating . Remove Air
Screen and Guard and clean with a wi re brush to remove
dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers .
3.CHANGE ENGINE OIL
STEERING GEAR
====;>~ = SECTOR AND
ARM GREASE
FITTING
STEERING
BElLCRANK
GREASE
FITTING
FRONT SPINDLE
GREASE FITTING
(LEFT & RIGHT)
FRONT AXLE
PIVOT
FIGURE 19
~----- WING NUT
AIR FILTER
COVER
FOAM
PRE-CLEANER
~_-PAPER
AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
FIGURE 21
The best time to chanye Engi ne ad IS at the en d of a da y~
operation when all dirt and fOI e lgn material IS suspend,'"
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FIGURE 25
TRANSAXLE
FILLER PLUG
l.H . SIDE
EVERY ~@ HOURS:
1. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
Re mov e any du st, dirt 01 01 1 from EnlJlne Cooling Fins
(Fig 22) to iJr event Engine damage fr om overheating .
2.CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
a. Block up Rear Axle sec ur e ly or use a T ra ctor Jack.
Remove le
ft re ar wheel by removing E·Ring.
h. Remove F,llel Plug (F ig 23) from Transaxl e. all Level
s
hould be ev en with Fill er Plug th rea d s. Add S.A.E. 30
Mot or Oi I I f necessary .
c. Ch ec k Pr e: sure Rel ie f Valve locat ed on R.H. side near
top (Fig . 26). It sho uld sprrng completely closed when
pull ed out by hane !.
d. Reposition wheel. Secure with E·Ring.
EVERvTIOOOO HOURS:
1. CLEAN SPARK PLUGS AND RESET GAP
Wire brush carbon deposits from Spark Plug Electrodes and
reset gap at .025 inch. (Fig. 25). Replace Spark Plugs if
they show signs of foulino or electrode erosion.
2.CHECK BREAKER POINTS
Replace Points if they are pitted or burned.
a. Remove Air Intake Hose that connects to Blower Hous·
ing (Fig . 24). This provides an access to view Timing
Mark .
b. Remove Spark Plugs
and Belt Guard and turn Engine
Pulley (Fig. 15) clockwise by hand until 21
0
BTC mark
on gear cover aligns with mark on flywheel. Turn anoth·
er 1/4 turn to ensure points are fully open.
c. Remove Breaker Bo)< Cover (Fig. 22) by loosening Screw
and
lift off to remove.
d. Replace Points.
if necessary.
e. Using an Allen Wrench, adjust Set Screw for .021 inch
between Points . Measure Point Gap with a Flat Feeler
Gauge. NOTE : MAKE SURE FEELER GAUGE IS
CLEAN AND FREE OF GREASE, OIL, OR DIRT. No
other adjustment or alignment is necessary. Setting point
gap accurately adju s ts Engine Timing.
f. Replace Breaker Box Cover, Spark Plugs and Cables
and Air Intak e Ho se .
3.LUBRICATE BALL JOINTS
a. Move Rubber Boot s to e xpo se Ball Joints on lie Hods
and Steering Link (Fig. 28).
b. Coat Ball Joints with Silicone Spray Lubricant.
c. Reposition Rubber Boot s.
EVERV~UJ HOURS:
1. REPLACE PAPER AI R FI L TER ELEMENT
Refer to paQe 7.
2.REPLACE BREAKER POINTS
Refer to step 2, above.
EVERY LDffiOO HOURS:
CHANGE TRANSAXLE 01 L
a. Block up Rear Axle securely or use a Tractor Jack. Remove
Le
ft R ea r Wh ee l by removing E·Ring.
b. DIain Transax Ie Oil by rernoving Drain Plug (F ig . 26) and
catchIng a ll In sUi table contarner. Replace Drain PluQ.
c Re fill Transaxle with S.A.E. 30 (SC, SO or SE) Motor Oil.
Capac ity IS 5 qu,v t s. Pressure Relief Valve (R.H. side of
Transaxle, r iq. 26, I:l se t) may be held open to allow Trans·
axl e to fill mOle qu i ckly.
C1 Ch ec k Pres sule Reli ef V al ve . It s hould spring co:T1pletely
[ IUSI'll wht'n pu
ll ed a li t iJy hand and re leased.
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