Sears TOTE BOX 917.254010 User manual

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MODEL NO.
917.254010
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Assembly
Operation
aintenance
Repair Parts
TOTE BOX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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REPAIR PARTS
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Know t~e controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNERS MANUAL
2. Do
not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3.
Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away.
4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing
that could get caught in moving parts.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the
area being
cut. Don't let other interests distract you.
6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when
not in drivers seat.
7. Always get
on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side.
8. Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown.
9. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral be-
fore attempting to start the engine. .
10. Disengage power to attalfhments and stop the engme be·
fore leaving the operator s position.
11. Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon~ect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleanmg,
making an adjustment or repairs.
12. Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use. Drive slowly when attachment is in transport
position.
13. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un-
attended, such as disengaging the power-take-off, lowering
the attachments, shifting 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-
hil6
Mow up and down the face of sJopes (not greater than
15 ); never across the face.
15. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to ~re
vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caut1on
when changing direction on slopes.
16. Do not shift gears while going up or down slopes. Choose
a gear low enough
to negotiate the slope without stopping
and shifting gears. To reduce speed, move throttle lever
to slow.
17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un-
sure or at a speed which could cause a skid.
18. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
19. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high-
ways.
20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never
deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
object.
21. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
22.
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the deflector
(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 count~rweights or wheel weights when suggested in
this owner s manual.
24. Watch out for traffic 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.
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.
27. Keep the vehicle and attachments
in good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices in place. When using Three
Point Hitch remove attachment from hitch before making
any repairs on attachment
or hitch.
28. Keep
all nuts, bolts and screws tight,all cotter pins andre-
tainer springs in place to be sure the equipment 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 enclosure.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease.
31. 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.
32.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
33.
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
frequent intervals.
34. Check the grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterio-
ration. Replace with new bags for safety protection.
35.
Do not fill Tote Box over a volume of 2- 1/2 cubic feet
(level full) or a capacity of 200 lbs.
For Example: Limestone - fill Box 1/2 full.
Wet Sand - fill Box 2/3 full.
A LOOK
FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS--ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

FIGURE 1
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FIGURE 2
MOUNTING
~-BRACKET
TAPERED
MOUNTING
ROD
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING TO TRACTOR FRONT
1. Assemble your Tractor Front Mounting Bracket (Fig. 2)
to tractor per instructions with Bracket. Save Mounting
Rod and Retainer Spring for other applications.
2. Position Tote Box upside down on floor (Fig. 1).
3. Remove Retainer Springs
from Mounting Rod and remove
Rod.
4. Rotate
Mounting Bracket 180° to position shown in Fig. 1.
Insert Mounting Rod in same location removed in step 3
and secure
with Retainer Springs.
5. Set Tote Box upright and slide Mounting Bracket Pins into
slots of Tractor Front Mounting Bracket (Fig. 2).
6. Remove Retainer Springs from Tapered Mounting Rod
(Fig. 1) and remove Rod.
7. Line up upper holes in Tractor
Front Mounting Bracket
with holes in Mounting Bracket, insert Tapered Mounting
Rod (removed in step 6) thru holes and secure with Retain-
er Springs (Fig. 2).
8.
Save Hitch Mast and Tube (shown below) for use when
mounting Tote Box to tractor rear.
MOUNTING TO TRACTOR REAR
1. Assemble your Manual or Electric Three Point Hitch to r·,.
tractor per instructions with Hitch. \:;,~)
2. Position Tote Box upside down on floor (Fig. 1 ).
3. Remove Retainer Springs from Mounting Rod and remove
Rod.
4. Rotate
Mounting Bracket 180° to position shown in Fig. 1.
Insert Mounting Rod in same location removed in step 3
and secure
with Retainer Springs.
5. Set box upright.
6. Remove Retainer Springs from Tapered Mounting Rod
(Fig. 1) and remove Rod.
7. Position
Hitch Mast and Tube in Mounting Bracket (Fig. 3)
with end of Hitch Mast (without hole) inserted into slot of
Mounting Bracket. Line up holes in Tube with holes in
Mounting
Bracket, insert Tapered Mounting Rod and secure
with Retainer Springs.
8. Place
Hitch Mast in Three Point Hitch Clevis and secure
with Clevis Pin and Retainer Spring.
9. Position Lower Hitch Bars of Three Point Hitch over
Mounting Bracket Pins and secure with Retainer Springs.
10. Level Box from side to side.
a. Loosen Lift Link Locknut (Fig. 3).
b. Turn Link Adjustment Sleeve counterclockwise to
lengthen linkage.
c. After adjusting, tighten Locknut against Link Adjust-
ment Sleeve.
11. Level Box from front to rear.
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a. Loosen Adjusting Screw Locknut located against Trac-
tor Clevis.
b. Turn Adjusting Screw clockwise to lengthen the top
linkage.
c. After adjusting, tighten the Adjusting Screw Locknut
against the Tractor Clevis.

f)
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATION
DO NOT Fl LL THE TOTE BOX OVER A
VOLUME OF 2-1/2 CUBIC FEET (LEVEL
FULL) OR A CAPACITY OF 200 LBS.
FOR EXAMPLE:
LIMESTONE-FILL BOX 1/2 FULL.
WET SAND-FILL BOX 2/3 FULL.
FOR ADDED STABILITY USE WEIGHTS
ON THE REAR OF THE TRACTOR WHEN
TOTE BOX IS MOUNTED TO FRONT
OR WEIGHTS ADDED TO FRONT OF
TRACTOR WHEN TOTE BOX
IS MOUNT-
ED TO REAR.
Make su'""' all Retainer Springs are secure.
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, OPERATION
FOR DUMPING OPERATION
1. Lea,1~ /the ~op-Lock Rod in shipping position and make
sure the two sma1"n!".to getainer Springs are placed as shown
(Fig. 3)
to prevent in'erfert>~'" in do"'n>- Tote Box.
2. Pull Latch Rod !S.JVaro' tractor to dump box (r 3). A
rS}je (Owner furnished) can be attached to the Latch Rod
so
that box can be dumped without dismounting from
tractor.
FOR RIGID OPERATION
Reposition the Stop-Lock Rod in the holdir ,osition shown
(Fig. 1)
in Mounting Bracket. Secure with rietainer Springs.
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HITCH MAST AND TUBE
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MOUNTING BRACKET
TO REMOVE
TAPERED MOUNTING ROD &
RETAINER SPRING'\_ '\_"'
STOP-LOCK ROD & "
RETAINER SPRING
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FIGURE 3
FRONT MOUNTED TOTE BOX
1. Remove Retainer Springs from Mounting Rod and remove
Rod (Fig. 2).
2. Raise Box upward and
outward.
TORE MOVE
REAR MOUNTED TOTE BOX
1. Lower Tote Box to its lowest position.
2. Remove Retainer Spring from Clevis Pin and remove Pin
(Fig.
3).
3. Remove Retainer Springs from Pins of Mounting Bracket.
Pull Lower Hitch Bars from Pins.
STORAGE
When Tote Box is not being used, remove all dirt and rust and
touch up with paint.
Apply a light coat of grease or oil to all pivot points.
Store in an area protected from the weather.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Simpsons-Sears Limited reserves
the right to make any changes in design or improvements
without imposing any obligation to install the same upon its
items heretofore
manufactured.

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HOW TO ORDfR
REPAIR PARTS
MODEL NUMBEd~~
The Model Number will be found on the Model Plate attached
to the Mounting Bracket Weldment. Always mention the
Model Number when requesting service
or repair parts for your
Tote Box.
REPAIR PARTS
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS, ROE-
BUCK AND CO. or SIMPSONS-SEARS LIMITED retail or
cataloq store.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
• THE PART NUMBER
• THE PART DESCRIPTION
• THE MODEL NUMBER
• THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center
for "expedited handling".
' Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Ill. 80684, US.A.
psons Sears Limited, Toronto, Canada
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