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Assembly Operation
Maintenance Repair Parts
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GARDENS
SNOW REMOVAL
CO N GRA TUL A TI ONS on your purchase of a Sears 18 H.P.
Twin Hydro 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, Roe buck and Co. or
Simpsons Sears Limited sto re. 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 properlx.
Always observe the
"R ULES FOR SAFE OPER AT IO N' .
YOUR NEW SEARS
GARDEN TRACTOR
FEATURES ...
OPP OS ED-PISTON, FOUR CYCLE, TWIN - CYLINDER 18
H.P. ENGINE
-- to run smoothly and quietly with plenty of
power to take on a vari ety of yard, gardening or snow re-
moval tasks.
SAFET Y IN TERLOCK SYSTEM --a llows engine to start only
when Drive Control Lever is in neutral and Attachment Clutch
Pedal is in "OFF" position.
AUTOM ATI C TR ANSMI SS ION --means no gearshifting and
no clutching. Regulate tractor speed and direction with the
Drive Control Lever. Move lever forward from neutral
to
increase forward speed. Move Lever rearward to back tractor
and regulate backward speed.
SE RVICE HOUR METER--lets you know at a glance, when
mainten
ance is due.
CO N TRO L PAN EL --with Throttle, Choke, Light Switch, Ig-
nition Switch, Service Hour Meter and Power Assist Lift
Switch for Three Point Hitch conveniently grouped for ease of
use.
AT TAC HMENT V ERSATILITY --handles a large variety of
Sears Yard and Garden Tractor Attachments including ...
42 AND 48 INCH MOWERS with three "high-lift " blades
to l ift grass up for level cuts.
LITTER 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-TI LL ER prepa res soil for new
lawns
and gardens wit h a 30 or 38 inch wide tilling path.
OTHER SOIL TI LLAGE ATTACHMEN TSincluding Plow,
Disc Harrow, Drag Harrow
and Cultivator.
CHEVRON Tl RES for added traction in l oose soil, gravel
or snow.
SNOW BLOWER handles wet, heavy or powdery snow with
ease .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE SHOOTING
REPAIR PARTS . . •
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START GARDEN TRACTOR
For one year from th e date of purcha~c. ••,hen 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 rent al purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the
date of purchase.
FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from the d at e ot purchase, if any battery includ ed with the Garden Tractor proves defective in mat·
erial or workma nship and will not hold a cha rg e, Sears wi ll replace the battery, at no charge.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
From the 91st day until one year from the date of purchase, if any battery included with the Garden Tractor
proves defective in material or workmanship 1nd 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, ai no charge, by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service
Center throughout the United States.
Th is warranty giv es you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sea rs Tower
sse 41·3
Chicago, IL 60684
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do n ot allow
ad ults to operate it without pr oper instruction.
3. Do not carry passe ngers. Ke ep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away.
4. Clear
th e work area of objects wh ich might be picked up
and
thrown.
5. Disengage all attachment clu tc h es and shift into neutral be-
fore attempting to start the engine.
6. Disengage p
ow er to attachments and stop the engine be-
fore leaving the operator's posit ion.
7. Disengage power to attachments and stop th e engine before
making any repairs
or adjustments.
8. Disengage power
to attachments when transporting or not
in use .
9. Take all poss ibl e precautions when leaving the vehicle u n-
attended, such as disengaging the power·take·off, l ow ering
the attachments, shifting
into neutral, setting the parking
brake, stopping the eng i ne , and re mov ing the key.
10. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down-
h il l. Mow up and dow n the face of slopes (not greater than
15°); never across the face.
11. Reduce
speed on sl opes and ma ke turns gradua ll y to pre-
vent ti pp ing or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
wh en changiny direction on s lo pes .
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2. Stay alert for ho l es in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
13.
Use care when pulling l oads or us in g h eav y equipment.
a. Use o nly ap pr oved drawbar hit ch points.
b. Li mit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Us e care when backing.
d.
Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in
this owner's manual.
14 . Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
15. When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve·
hide 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 in doors.
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 vehic le 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 ·
or excessive grease.
21. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspect·
ed for damage after striking a foreign object, and the dam·
age should be repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
22.
Do not change the eng in e governor settings or overspeed
the
en gine.
23. When using the vehic
le wi th mower, proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in day li ght 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.
Ch ec k the blade mou nting bolts for proper tight ne ss at
frequent intervals.
24. Check the
grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterio·
ration. Replace with new bags for safety protection.
A LOOK
FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS .. ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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BATTERY
-BOLT
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BAT TERY
SUPPORT
SL
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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
SAFETY
VENT CAP
BATTERY
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I rrBA TT ERY
CELL
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To assemb le and adju st your Tr actor you wi ll need:
two 7
/16", one 9/ 16" and one 3/ 4" Wrenches.
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove Shipping Wires, Batter y, Steering Wheel and Bag of
Parts .
2
.Filli ng and charging Battery (before installing): 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. OVERF ILLING
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.
A
WAS H HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-
ATELY IF AC CIDENT A LL Y IN CONTACT
WITH ELECTROLYTE.
b. Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes. Add addi-
tional electrolyte if necessary. NOTE: Press Safety Vent
Caps down securely in place.
c. Cha rge Battery at a rate not exceeding three amperes
for about two and one half hours.
A DO
NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM CHARG·
ED ELECTRO LYTE 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.
3.1nstall Battery using:
Battery Clamp,
two Wing Nuts, two Battery Bolts,
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four Flat Washe rs, two Hex Bolts and two Hex Nuts found
in
Bag of Parts.
a. Gr asp each side of Hood at rear and pull outward and
upward (Fig. 2).
b. Remove tape from Plastic Tray. Position Plastic Tray so
that drain hole in Tr ay is over round hole of Battery
Support.
c. Place Battery in Plastic Tray (Battery Terminals to rear
of Tractor) (Fig. 3).
d. Hook one Battery Bolt into slot on the left side of
Battery Support (Fig. 3). Fasten Battery Clamp (inner
slot)
to Battery Bolt with a Flat Washer and Wing Nut.
e. Hook remaining Battery Bolt to right side of Battery
Support and fasten Battery Clamp to it with a Flat
Washer and Wing Nut (Fi g. 4). Tighten Wing Nuts
securely.
f.
Place a Flat Washer over the end of a Hex Bolt . Secure
RED Battery Cable to Positive (+ )Battery Terminal with
a Hex Bolt (Washer attached) and Hex Nut (Fig. 5).
Tighten
Nut securely. Place Boot over Terminal.
A
POS ITIVE TERMIN AL MU ST BE CON·
NECTED FIRST TO PREV ENT SPAR KS
F RO M ACCIDENT AL GR OUNDING.
g. Plac e remaining Flat Wa sher over the end of the remain-
ing Hex Bolt. Secure BLACK Ground Cab le to Negative
(-) Battery Terminal with Hex Bolt (Washer attached)
. 2 . and Hex Nut (Fig. 5). Tighten Nut se curely.
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4. 1nstall Steering Wheel using: 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 STEER lNG
SHAFT .
c. Fasten with Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Bolt
(Fig. 6). Tighten securely.
d. Press Steering Wheel Insert in place.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS
1. Reduce Tire pressure to 12 pounds in front and r ear Tires.
(Tires were overinflated for shipping purposes).
2. Seat position may be adjusted forward or backward by
loosening Nut in Seat Plate (Fig. 7). NOTE WH-EN RE·
TIGHTENING NUT AFTER ADJUSTMENT. MAKE SURE
SEAT PLATE HAS NOT TWISTED OUT OF ALIGN·
MENT WITH SEAT SPRING.
3.The By-Pass Valve Handle (Fig. 8) slides in and out, and
rotates
so that Ha ndle will engage the notch in Rotating
Plate. Moving the Handle up or down
with Handle engaging
notch
will open or close By- Pa ss Valve.
The By-Pass Valve must be in closed pos1t1on (rotate
down tight)
for tractor to operate with engine running.
Index handle up at least four notches if it becomes neces -
sary to push tractor with engine stopped.
NOTE: Do not force Valve.
THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WIT H
SAFETY SWITCHES TO PREVENT
START IN G OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE
WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
PEDAL IS IN THE
"ON" POSITION (FIG.
11) AND THE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
IS IN " F" FORWARD OR " A" REVERSE
POSITIONS (FIG. 12).
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES
THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES.
STEERING--~
WHEEL
INS ERT
STEERI
FIGURE 6
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FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
INITIAL SERVICE
NOTE: BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO A LLOW DIRT
OR FOREIGN
PART ICLES TO ENTER THE HYDRA ULI C
SYSTEM OR ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR
ADDING OIL,
HYDRAULIC FLU ID OR FUEL.
1.Check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on l eve l ground.Wipe
dipstick (Fig. 9) clean, push it in tig
ht for a few secf?nds, re-
move and read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until' FULL"
ma rk is rea ched. In summer use S.A.E. 30 (SC, SO or SE)
Oil. In winter (below 32°F.) us e S.A.E. 10W30 (SC, SO or
SE ) or 10W40 ( SC , SO or SE ). In extreme cold (below
ooF.)
use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC, SO or SE). NOTE: DO NOT
OVERFILL.
2.Check Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid Level (Fig. 10) with
eng i ne running and Drive Control Lever (Fig. 12) in neutral
position.Add fluid if necessary to bring level up to "SAFE"
mark on dipstick. NOTE: Cap and Dipstick must q~ sc rew·
ed in tight to check f lui d level. Do not fill above SAFE"
m,~rk on dipstick. Use automatic transmission fluid "TYPE
F only.
3. F ill Fu el Tank (Fig. 13) with fresh regu lar grade le ad-free
or leaded gasoline. Capacity is 2 gallons. NOTE: DO NOT
SWITCH FROM LEADED TO LEAD-FREE GASOLINE.
FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK F IL ·
LER NECK . DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE
OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL.
OPERATION
A
A
DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER W ITH -
OUT EITH ER THE ENTIR E GRASS
CATCHER, ON MOWERS
SO EQUIPPED,
OR THE
DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE.
CAUT ION
1.Keep all shields in place.
2.Before
le avi ng operator's position:
a. Shift transmission to neutral
b. Set parking brake
c. Disengage attachment clutch
d. Shut off engine
e. Remove ignition key
3
.W ait for all movement to stop before servicing machine.
4. Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.
STARTING THE E NGIN E
1. Piace Attachment Clutch Pedal in "OFF"position (Fig. 11).
2.Move Drive Co ntrol Lever to "N" neutral posit ion (Fig.12).
3. Move By-Pass Va l ve Handle to "CL OSE " position (Fig. 13 ).
4 .P ull up on Pa rki ng Brake Handle to "LOCK" position (Fig.
13).
BY-PASS
VE HANDLE
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5. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal into "BRAKE" position (Fig. 14).
6. Move Throttle Control Lever to middle position (Fig. 15).
7. Pull Choke out (Fig. 15).
8. Turn Ignition Key to "START" position until Engine
starts (Fig. 15).
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 "F" fast pos ition, wait a few minutes, and
try again.
NOTE: The Power Assist Lift Switch (Fig. 15) raises or
lowers an attachment when used with an Electric Three
Point Hitch (optional equipment).
WARMING UP THE ENGINE
Move Throttle Control Lever to "s" slow pos1t1on . Push
Choke in as engine warms. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO
WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OPE~ATING .
When restarting a warm engine, move Throttle Control Lever
in middle position, Choke may not have to be used.
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.
TRACTOR OPERATION
1. With engine running and warm, move Thrott le Co n tro l
Lever
to middle position.
2. Push down on Parking Brake Handle to "UN LOCK"
position.
3. Press Button (Fig. 12)on Drive Control L ever and slowly
move Lev er forward and tractor will begin to move.
THE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER IS SEN-
SITIVE TOTHESLIGHTESTMOVEMENT.
MOVE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER SLOW-
LY.
4. Adjust Throttle Control Lever to desired engine speed so
that engine is not overloaded.
NOTE: Always operate power-driven equipment such as Ro-
tary Mower, Snow Thrower, etc. at full Throttle speed unless
otherwise specified in the attachment Owners Manual. Always
select a
safe ground travel speed that will suit the terrain and
the attachment being
used.
5. To back-up, return Drive Control Lever to "N" neutral
position
and tractor will stop. Reduce Throttle Control
Lever to "SLOW" position, pull Drive Control Lever back
slowly.
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. -
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BRAKE
DRIVE
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL
STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR
1. Return Drive Control Lever to "N'' neutral position.
2.Reduce Throttle Control Lever to "s" slow position.
3.P iace Attachment Clutch Pe dal in "OFF" position.
4. Place Parki ng Brake in "LOCK" position.
A MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL
~ HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.
5. Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position.
REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC-
TOR TOPREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED USE.
NOTE:
USE CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL FOR EMERGENCY
STOPS ONLY. FOR NORMAL STOPS, RETURN DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL BY HAND DEPRESSING
THE CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL HALF-WAY DECLUTCHES
THE TRACTOR
AS LONG AS THE PEDAL IS HELD
IN THIS POSITION. WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM
PEDAL, TRACTOR
WILL RETURN TO TRAVELI NG
SPEED. NEVER
USE FOOT PEDAL AS A CLUTCH
TO SLOW TRACTOR. ALWAYS PUSH
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY
FORWARD SO THAT DRIVE CONTROL
LEVER RETURNS TO NEUTRAL.
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TRANSPORTING YOUR TRACTOR
TOWING IS NOT RECOMMENDED. As with any hydraulic
power transmission, internal
damage can result when vehicle
is towed. Push tractor by hand only short distances with
controls as follows:
1. Drive Control Lever in "N" neutral.
2. By- Pass Valve in "OPEN" position.
3. Parking Brake Handle pushed down to "UN LOCK" posi-
tion.
Use trailer to transport tractor for long distances.
TRACTOR OPERATION ON HILLS
DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS
WI TH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°,AND
DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE.
1. Avoid stopping on hills.
a. If slowing is necessary, pull Drive Control Lever back
slowly.
b. If stopping is necessary, pull Drive Control Lever to
neu tral.
c. Engage Parking Brake.
d. To resume travel push Drive Control Lever slowly for-
ward.
e. Release Parking Brake as forward movement begins.
2. Make."'ll turns gradually.
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INDI C ATOR
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STARTING YOUR TRACTOR
WITH A LOW BATTERY
If your Battery is too low to start the engine, it sho uld be
recharged. If "Jumper Cables" are used for emergency starting
follow this procedure. NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIP- ~
PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.
THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
NEGA
TIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.
A
LEAD - ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX -
PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,
FLAME,
AND SMOKING MA TERI ALS AWAY FROM
BATTERIES. ALWAYS SHIELD EYES
AROUN D BATTERIES.
1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the F"OSITIVE (+)
termina ls of each battery (taking care not to short against
cha ssis).
2. Connect one end of the B LA CK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of "GOOD" battery.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK
of good CHASSIS GROUND on tractor (away. from Gas
Tank or Ba tt ery).
4. Disconnect cables in reverse order:
a. Engine Block or chassis.
b. Negat ive terminal of "GOOD" battery.
c. Positive terminals.
DO NOT USE YOUR TRA CTOR BA~
TE RY TO START OTHER VE HICLE S.
MAINTENANCE
1. SERVI CE HOUR METER
To
keep your tractor running better, longer; perform neces-
sary service using the following Maintenance Schedule and
the Service Hour Meter {Fig. 16)
on the tractor dash.
The Service Hour Meter records the number of hours of
tractor operation. Read the Hour (Red Hand) on the outer
dial;
each mark indicating one hour of operation. Read the
Sixty Hour (Yellow Hand) on the inner dial;
each mark in-
dicating sixty hours of operation. The System Indicator
~White Hand) moves visibly when the Ignition Key is in the
'oN" pos ition , indicating the system operational. It is nor-
mal
for this hand to continue to turn for a shwt period of
time after t he Ig nitio n Key is turned to the 'OFF' posi-
tion.
A DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL S TARTING BE -
FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD-
JUSTMENT (EXCEPT CARBURETOR) OR
REPAIR.
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FIRST ~ HOURS
1.CHECK V-BELT TENSION
A new V-Belt may stretch after the first few hours of opera-
tion.
If Clutch-Brake Pedal. in drive position (Fig. 14) is
considerably to the front or rear of the verti cal position,
t
he V-Belt is out of adjustment and must be re-tensioned.
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 (Fig. 17).
c. Move Flat Idler in frame slot 1/4 inch down (to tighten ),
up (to loosen) V-Belt tt:nsion. Tighten Bolt.
d.
Release Clutch-Brake Pedul. It should return to approxi-
mately vertical position.
NOTE: FOR LONGER V-BELT LIFE, ALWAYS KEEP
BELT TENSIONED PROPERLY, START TRACTOR
MOVEME NT WIT H THROT TLE CONTROL IN MI DDLE
POS IT ION, AND ALWAYS REPLACE WITH SEARS
V-BELTS.
2 . CHANGE E
NGINE 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
oi l.
a. Drain Oil with Engine warm. Unscrew Oil Drain Cap
(Fig. 17) and catch Oil in a suitable container. Replace
Cap.
b. Refill Engine Oil (Fig. 18). In summer use S.A.E. 30
(SC, SD or SE) Oil. In winter (below 32°F .) use S.A. E.
10W30 (SC, SD or SE) or 10W40 (SC, SO or SE). In ex-
treme cold (below 0°F .) use S. A.E. 5W20 (SC, SD or
SE). Capacity is 3 · 1/2 pints. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-
FI
LL.
FIRST D@ HOURS
1. R EPLA CE HYDROSTA TIC TR ANSMI SS ION FL UID FIL ·
TER. Fi lter is available from Sears (Part No. 5276R).
a. Remove Screw from each side of OiI FiIter Shield (Fig.
19).
Place rag under Filter to absorb oil leakage.
b.
Turn F ilter (Fig. 20) counterclockwise to remove. App ly
a
light film of oil to seal surface and threads of new
Filter. Hand tighten
Filter securely. Turn Clockw ise to
tighten.
c. Replace Oil Filter Shield and Screws. Check oil level
and replace
oil as required.
d.
After operating Tractor, check Filter fo r Fluid leaks. If
leakage occurs, tighten Filter.
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E NGIN E OIL
F
ILL DIPS TI CK
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FIGU RE 18
FIGURE 19
FIGURE
20
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BATTERY
TUBE
BATTERY
CELL
-'-'·--""" "' - OIL FILL
STEERING
BELLCRANK
GREASE
FITTING
FRONT SPINDLE
GREASE FITTING
( LEFT & RIGHT)
FIGURE 24
DIPS TI CK
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FREQUENTLY
1. C HE CK BATTERY
a. Electrolyte solution level in each Battery Cell should be
even with bottoms of
tub es in cells (Fig. 22). Add dis·
tilled water if necessary. NOTE:
DO NO T OVERFILL.
b. Keep Battery and Terminals clean. Refer to page 12.
c. Keep Battery bolts tight.
d. Keep Vent Caps tight and sm all Vent holes in caps open.
e. Recharge
SLOW LY at 3 amperes if specific gravity of
electrolyte falls below 1.225.
2.CHE CK TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure in front and rear Tires should be 12 pounds.
3.CLEAN AIR SCREEN GUARDS
Blower Housing Guard and Flywheel Guard (Fig. 27) must
allow free·flow of air to prevent Engine dama~;~e from over-
heating. Remove Oil Cooler Air Shield (Fig. 14) and Blower
Housing Guard. Clean Blower Housing Guard and Flywheel
Guard with a wire brush to remove dirt and chaff and
stubborn dried gum and fibers.
4.CLEAN OIL COOLER
a. It will qe necessary to remove the O il Cooler Air Shield
(Fig. 14) to clean O il Cooler.
b. Air is circulated from the back of the Oil Cooler there-
fore,
it is especially necessary that this area be kept
clean. Use a small brush, air pressure or water pr ess ure.
NOTE: REPLACE GUAR D AND SHIELD AFTER CLEAN
lNG.
EVERY 0 HOURS
1.CHE CK ENGINE OIL L EV EL
DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
WITH ENGINE RUNNING.
Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Eng i ne Oi
Leve l with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig. 23
clean, push it down tight for a few second~
1
remov~ and rea
Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until FULL' mark i
reached. In sum~er use S.A.E. 30 (SC, SO or SE) Oil. I
winter (below 32 F.) use S.A.E. 10W30 (SC, SO o6 SE) c
1
OW40 (SC, SO or SE). In extreme cold (be low 0 F.) U!
S.A.E. 5W20 (SC, SO or SE). NO TE: DO NOT OVEF
F ILL.
2 . LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS
There are six Grease Fitt i ngs on your Tractor (Fig. 24). U
ing a Grease Gun, give each Grease Fitting two shots of E:
treme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No. 1 or un1
grease appears. This grease may be obtained by orderir
Part
No. 2557R through your nearest Se ars repair parts d
partment.
3.0IL PIVOT POINTS
Place several drops of S.A.
E. 30 Oil at points where par
move aga inst each other, especially:
a. Idler Bearings (Fig. 17).
-- Remove Idler Bearing Cap.
-- Remove Retainer Spring from Id ler Shaft.
•• Move Idler and Shaft outward and lubricate e
posed Shaft.
-- Return Idl er and Shaft to original posi tion, repla
Retainer Spring, and reposition Cap.
.. ___________________ .. - 8- b. Front Axle Pivot (Fig. 24).
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