Sears 917.25041 User manual

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MODEL NO.
917.25041
3738R-18.12.72
COMPACT 8E
GARDEN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operating
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago , Ill. 60607 U.S.A.
and Simpsons Sears Limited, Toronto
PRINTED IN U. S. A.

GUARANTEE
Your Tractor is guaranteed for one full yea r. If any defect in material or workmanship
should appear during this time, simp ly contact our nearest Sea rs sto re or serv ice center
throughout the United States or Canada. We will make all necessary repairs, including
parts and labor, at no charge to you. Tractors equipped with batteries: If battery proves
defective and will not hold a charge, in exchange for the battery, we will: During the
first 90 days-replace battery at no charge. After 90-days-replace battery, charging cus -
tomer 1/ 12th of the price of the new battery for each full month from date of sale.
If the tractor is used for commercial or rental purposes, this guarantee applies for thirty
days. Guarantee continued on the inside of the back page.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. -SIMPSON-SEARS LTD.
SAFETY PAYS OFF
IMPORTANT
rules for safe operation
TRAINING
1. Read the Owners Manual carefully and fully
familiarize yourself with the controls and
proper use of your tractor as well as any at-
tachment. Be prepared to stop the engine on?
powered ottachment (s) on a second ' s notice:
Only persons well acquainted with these Rules
for Safe Operation sho uld be allowed to use
your tractor.
2. Do not allow children or young teenagers to
s tort or operate your tractor.
3. Do not allow anyone in the area while op-
erating your tractor. Keep the children and
pets in the back yard while using it in the
front yard. Keep o wary eye out for children
or passers-by. Di sengoge the power to all
attachments and stop the engine while they
ore in the vicinity of your tractor. Children,
porticularlyh could get in the way of and in-
1ured by t e trocto r or on attachment.
PREPARATION
4. Do not operate the tractor when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substant ial
footwear, preferably steel-toed shoes. Also,
do not wear lo ose fitting clothing that could
get caught in moving parts.
5. Check your fuel supply before each use. Never
remove the gas cop or fill the gasol ine tank
when the engine is running or while it is hot.
When fi II ing the fuel tank, leave space for
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expansion, do not fill it to the brim and ke ep
in mind
that the heat of the sun con cause the
gasoline to expand. Wipe off any spilled gos-
ol ine before starting the engine. Remember,
gasoline is highly flammable and must always
be handled with extreme core.
6 ~ A tractor and' all. attachments ore prec1s1on
pieces of equipment, not playthings, therefore
extreme caution must be exercised at all times.
7. Never attempt to operate a damaged tractor or
attachment, always repair any damage before
attempting to start or operate your tractor or
attachment.
8. Never attempt to corry any passengers, their
safety as well as your safety will be endangered.
9. Before attempting to start the engine of your
tractor make sure the gear sh ift leve r is in
neutral and the power to all attachments is
disengaged, then firmly apply the foot broke
and be sure to release the parking broke. The
parking broke must always be disengaged when
you
put the tractor in motion. If the tractor is
operated with the park ing broke engaged serious
damage may resu It.
10.
Each time before leavin g the operator's seat,
be absolutely sure the power to all attachments
is disengaged, the park ing broke is engaged,
the gear sh ift l ever is in ne ut ral, the engine
is shut off, the attachments and all moving
ports hove completely stopped and the i gnition
key is removed. Never le ave the operator ' s
seat with the engine or any powered attachment
running. Always get on or off your tr ac tor from
the operator's l eft-hand s i de.

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operation {cont.)
11. Always operate your tractor in daylight; dusk
or dark - use your lights.
12. Operate your tractor at safe speeds on wet or
slippery surfaces, where traction is unsure.
Never at a speed which could cause a skid.
OPERATION
13. Do not attempt to change the governor setting
or overspeed the engine. The governor controls
the engine speed and protects the engine from
damaging, excessive speeds. Excessive engine
speeds ore dangerous.
14. When starting your engine on tractors equipped
with a pull starter, stand firm and make sure
your feet ore well away from all powered at-
tachments.
15.
16.
17.
Never place your hands or feet in or under any
powered attachment or near any moving ports
while the t ractor or any powered attachment
is runnin!;j.
Always disengage the power to all attachments,
set the parking brake, shift into neutral, shut
off the engine, make absolu tely sure any power-
ed attachment and all moving ports have com-
pletely stopped and remove the igni tion key
each time you dismount your tractor, even for
a
second. Children, yourself, other persons or
pets may be endangered.
If your tractor or any attachment should inad-
vertent ly strike a foreign object, immediately
disengage the power to the attachment, set the
parking broke, shift into neutral, shut off the
engine, make absolutely sure any powered
attachment and all moving ports have com-
pletely stopped, remove the igni tion key, dis-
connect the spark plug wire from the sp'Ort<- ' " " ""' " ~ '
plug and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent injury or accidental starting, then
18.
19.
thoroughly, inspect the tractor or attachment
for any damage. Such damage must be repaired
before restarting and operating the tractor or
attachment.
If the tractor or any powered attachment should
start to vibrate abnormally, place the control
lever for powered attachments in the di sengoged
pas ition, set the parking brake, shift into
neutral, shut off the engine, make absolutely
sure the powered attachment and all moving
ports have completely stopped, remove the
ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire
from
the spark plug and keep it away from the
plug to prevent injury or accidental starting,
then check immediately for the cause of this
vibration as vibration is generally a wornillg
of trouble.
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairmg or in-
specting your tractor or any powered attach-
ment, disengage the power to all attachments,
set the parking broke, shut off the engine, make
absolutely sure the powered attachments and
all moving parts have completely stopped,
remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug
to prevent injury or accidental starting.
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Do not run the engine indoors because the
engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide
which is a tasteless, odorless, deadly poison.
Never operate your tractor upon a terrace,
slope or i ncline that is too steep to preserve
good stability and control in order to prevent
tipping or sideways upsets. Always operate a
tractor up and down such an incline, at a slow
speed, do not operate it across. Always ex-
ercise extreme caution when changing direction
on incI ines. Never attempt to operate your
tractor on steep terraces, slopes or inclines
with more than a 15 degree slope.
Do not start or stop suddenly when going up or
down a terrace, slope or incline. If it is ne-
cessary to stop your tractor upon an incIine,
do so firmly to prevent the tractor from picking
up speed during declutching and before reach-
ing the brake pos i tion. Do not shift gears while
going up or down inclines. Choose a gear low
enough to negotiate the incline without stop-
ping and shifting gears. To reduce the speed of
the tractor on an inc I ine move throttle lever 'to
sl-ow.
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Never attempt to operate your tractor or any
attachments without the proper shields, guards,
plates or other protective devices in p' lace and
fully funct ionin g.
Before and while attempting to back up, look
carefully to be absolutely sure that children,
bystanders, pets, foreign objects or obstacles
of any kind are not behind you.
Never allow anyone near the tractor or any
attachment while they are operating .
Be sur ~ to e~rci ;; e special care when operating
your tractor aroun-d fixed objects in order to
prevent the tractor or any attachment from
striking them. Never deliberately run a tractor
or on attachment into or over any foreign ob-
jects.
Use care when pull ing loads. Use only approved
drawbar hitch points. limit loads to those you
can safely control. Do not turn sharply. Use
counterweight or wheel weight(s) when suggested
in the attachment Owners Manual.
Never shift gears to reverse your direction of
travel until the tractor comes to a complete stop.
Always stay alert to ovoid holes in the terrain
and other hid den hazards. Tipping or sideways
upsets con happen easily in holes or ditches.
Use low gear on unfamiliar ground. If the tractor
or any attachment becomes stuck in a hole,
always disengage the power to all attachments
before attempting to free i t.
The use of any precision piece of power equip-
ment requires your full concentration and at-
tent ion to the job being done in order to pre-
vent injury or damage.
Always disengage the power to all attachments
when not actually in use such as when crossing
a grovel drive, sidewalk or roadway or when
tron
sporting the tractor.

rules for safe operation {cont.)
32. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
MAINTENANCE
33. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight in order
to be sure that the tractor and any attachment
is in safe working condition. Be sure the brake
and all powered attachment controls are al ways
in proper adjustment and repair. Check the
attachment and engine mounting bolts at fre-
quent intervals for proper tightness. Before
performing any maintenance, always disengage
the power to all attachments, set the parking
brake, shift into neutral, shut off the engine,
make absolutely sure the powered attachment
and all moving parts have completely stopped,
remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and keep it away
from the plug to prevent injury or accidental
starting. The only exception to this rule is
carburetor adjustment e 8.
introduction
34. Ke ep the engine
grass, leaves or excessive gr ease as these
accumulations are combustible and could result
in a fire. Always keep your tractor and all
attachments in good operating condition and
make sure that all shields, guards, plates and
other protective devices are in place . Give
your tractor and all attachments the regular
maintenance they need and have a competent
serviceman make a tho r ough inspection of them
at least once a year.
35. Do not store your tractor for prolonged periods
(more than 30 days) with gasoline in the tank.
Do not store your tractor or a gasoline con-
tainer inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark, they should be stored
in a cool, dry place. Be sure to let the engine
cool before storing in any enclosure. Always
use an app r oved gasoline container for sto ring
gasoline and keep your tractor, attachments
and gasoline container in locked storage to
prevent children from playing and tampering
with them.
This tractor has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and per -
formance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easify remedy, please contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck or Simpsons
Sears, Ltd. Store. They have wel l qualified, competent trained technic i ans and the proper tools to service or repair
this unit.
It is important that the operator ALWAYS OBSERVE ,. "l:tTHE ", RULES F~R SAfE OPERATION " as well as other
instructions contained in this Manual. We have provided this Manual to help you operate your Tractor with utmost
efficiency. We urge you to study this Manual so you will understand your new Tractor thorrugh ly before operating it.
We suggest that you take care of your Manual so that it will be available for future reference should you ne ed it.
table of contents
GUA R ANT EE
RU L ES FOR SA FE OP ERATIGN
ASSEMBLY INS T RUCTIONS
OPERATING I NSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANC E I NS T RUCTIONS
REPA IR PARTS
assembly instructions
1 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 7
8 - 14
15 - 28
A letter in parenthesis in the following instructions refers to an arrow in the ad jo ining Fi gure (ill ustration), except
when otherwise stated. When R.H. (Right Hand) or L.H . (Left Hand) is used, it shou ld be understood to mean as if
one were seated on the Tractor seat facing forward.
l. Remove battery. Cut banding holding Tractor to bottom of crate.
2. Your Tractor has been completely assembled at the factory except, to fi ll, charge and install the battery. The
battery was shipped dry. Instructions ore given on page 4 for filling, charg ing and i nstallat i on.
3. Your Tractor was lubricated at the factory however, we suggest you follow the Lube Chart on p age 9 b efo re
operat ion.
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4. Tires were over-inflated for shipping pur poses . Reduce air pr e ssu re to 12 l bs. in front tires and 8 lbs . in rear
tires. This will impr ove traction and give you the comfortable ri de you will want .
5. A plastic bag of parts was shipped with your Tractor and should be opened at this time. It will contain the f ol -
lowing items:
1 -
Battery Clamp
2 - Wing Nuts
2 - Battery Bolts
2 • Flat Washe rs
(These i tems hold battery in JX>Sition on Tractor.
They are used in step 3, page 5).
f iII and
charge
battery
CAUTION: DO NOT ASSEMBLE BATTERY TO
TRACTOR UNTIL BATTERY HA S BEEN FILL-
ED AND CHARGED .
FI LL BATTERY AS SHOWN
- DO NOT OVERFILL ..
CORRECT LEVEL IS
BOTTOM OF TUBES IN CELLS ••
FIG. 1
1. F iII battery with electro! yte and charge battery
as outlined in instructions in battery container .
NOTE: After filling cells, let battery stand for
thirty (30) minutes . Recheck acid level, add more
electrolyte if necessary, then charge battery at
a rate not exceeding three {3) amperes for about
271 hours. CORRECT LEVEL IS BOTTOM OF
TUBES IN CELLS.
C UT-AWAY VIEW
OF BATTERY
-..._ - .._- ....._. - -- - - -- --
------ ------
_____ ,__ ----------
___ _, __ --------
-- ......... ,..._- __, _____ ,.....,.., __
~-,_----_-_-_: ----~Z,.:::'::.. BATTER Y
----~- ;L;CTRO~Y;E --- :~~ CELL
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FIG. 2 . 4 -
2 .
2 .
Hex Nuts
(They secure ground str ap and positive cab le
to
battery. They are used in steps 4 and 5,
page 5).
Ignition Keys
(We suggest one key be remo ved from the wi re
ring
and kept in a safe place . Position the
second key in the Trac t or ignition) .
There will be an amount of ele c trolyte (acid) in
the container after batter)' is filled. Th is should
be disposed of and not used at a I ater date to
refiII
Tractor or any other battery. Using a common
5
gallon polyethylene garbage can or pail, fill
with a minimum of four i nches of wate r. Avoid
sp i llage on person or clothing , add le ft ov er
electrolyte to water. Then sodium bic ar bo nate
{baking
soda) should be added and the m ixtu re
stirred or agitated unt iI the addit ion of b ica r-
bonate no longer causes foaming. Agitat e with a
wooden or plastic stake or stick only. It will
now be safe to dispose of this down a reg ula r
sew.age system"" Since the product is w ell neu -
tralized, no cr itici sm from authorities should
result.
It is preferable, where permissible, to burn t he
empty acid pak to prevent possible further con ·
tact with acid.
b a ttery i nstall ation
FI G. 3
2. To lift hood assembly (A), grasp each side of
hood at rear and pull outw ard and upward. Li ft
hood
to its extreme forward po si tion.

FIG. 4
3. Install battery as -hown so that (+ ) positive and
(-) negative terminals ore to front of trpctor.
Hook a batt ery bolt (B), into battery support (C).
Assemble battery clomp (D ), flat washer (E), and
wing nut (F), to battery bolt (B). Do not tighten
wing nut tight. Assemble the other battery bolt
to opposite side of Tractor. Position clamp (D)
over se con d battery bolt. Secure with second
flat washer and wing nut. Tighten both wing
nuts securely. NOTE: Do not over tighten wing
nuts, only tight enough to hold battery securely.
4. Connect battery cable (covered cable with
term inal cover G), to positive(+) termin al. Tighten
nut securely.
5. Conn ect ground stro p (H), to nega t ive (-) ter-
minal. T i ghten nut securely .
6. Be sure terminal cover (G), is in place on. posi-
tive terminal. ., " >. '::- , '
seat pos itio n
FIG. 5
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1. The sea t (A), may be moved towards the front or
rear to give the most comfortable and safe opera-
ting position. To move the seat, loosen the nut
(B), beneath the sea t and seat spring. Slide the
seat to the position desired. Tighten the nut.
Make sure that the seat plate has not twisted out
of ol ignment with the seat spring.
instructions
operating
controls
NE UTRAL
FIG. 6
before
The following contro ls ore used to operate the Trac-
tor:
1. C lutch and broke foot pedal is loca ted on the
left side foot rest. The foot pedal operates a
combi
nat ion brake and dr ive c lutch. There ore
three posit i ons of operation on the foot pedal.
a. The clutch is in DRIVE position when the
pedal is all the way ou t (i .e. when the foot
is removed from the pedo I).
b. The clu tch is in NEUTRAL when the pedal is
depressed half way or more.
c. The BRAKE is on wh en the pedal is pressed
all the way forward.

c
FIG. 7
2. The tronsoxle (transmission} gear shift levflr
(C), is located at front, center of seat .
a.
The gear shift lever selects the FORWARD,
NEUTRAL and REVERSE gears.
3. To engage parking broke, pull broke lever (D)
to rear (lock) position. To release parking broke
push lever (D) forward.
fuel and lubricant
FIG. 8
4. To lift hood assembly grasp each side of hood at
rear and pull outward and upward. Lift hood to
its extreme forward position .
5. Engine crankcase is shifped with oil ready for
use. However, check oi level before starting.
If necessary, odd oil to bring oil level up to the
full oil mark on the dipstick. Dipstick must be
pushed in tight for checking oil level, and tractor
should be level. NOTE: Do not fill above full
mark on dipstick. Use Allstate MS SAE 30 deter-
gent oil or equivalent for summer use. For winter
use below (32o) use Allstate regular multi-grade
det ergent oil MS SAE lOW-30, lOW-40 or equ-
i valent. Nothing should be added to the reco-
mmended oil. Make sure the oil used is a high
qualit y deterg ent oil classified "for service MS".
For extreme cold ( below oo F) use MS SAE SW -20
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6. Fi II fuel tonk with a good grade of fresh,
CLEAN, regular gasoline. Wipe off all spilled
fuel and oi I.
operating
instructions
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how to start and stop
DO NOT FILL GASOLINE TANK WHILE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. AVOID SPILLING GAS-
OLINE ON A HOT ENGINE. THIS MAY CAUSE
AN EXPLOSION AND SERIOUS INJURY. DO
NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE. USE CLEAN,
FRESH "REGULAR" GRADE GASOLINE.
FILL TANK COMPLETELY.
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FIG. 9
1. Open gasoline shut-off valve (A). Close gasoline
shut-off valv e after each days use.
NEVER STORE EQUIPMENT WITH GASOLINE
IN THE .JANK,· INSJDE :A BUILDING WHERE
FUMES . MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR
SPARK. FOR LONG PERIODS OF STORAGE,
THIS GASOLINE TANK SHOULD BE DRAINED.
DISCARD THE GASOLINE IN A SAFE PLACE.
ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE STORING
IN ANY ENCLOSURE.

FIG . 10
2. Pull out choke contro l {C), to fu ll choke position
to start in co ld weather.
3. Advance throttle control l ever (D), to about
12
throt t le.
GE AR SHIFT LEVER
FIG. 11
4.
0
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ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
5. Turn key (B, Fi g. 10 ), in igniti on-starterswitch
clockwise to engage starter. When engine starts,
release key. After engine starts, move throttle
c ont rol lever (D), to fast position . Let engine
wa rm up, befo re apply i ng load. CAUTION: Do
not run starter continously for more than 30
seconds at a time. If after several attempts
engine does not start, move throttle control
lever (D), to fast position. Wait for two mi nutes,
then try aga i n.
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6. To stop engine, turn key (B, Fig. 10), in a
counterclockwise direct i on to OFF position.
Key should be removed so ch i ldren con not start
Tractor.
safe operat i ng
1. Try your Tr actor in a large, open space . Lea rn
to start, stop and reverse.
2. Start the engine and put the throttle control
lever at about Y2 throttle. Push down on foot
pedal, move gear shi ft lever tospeeddesired .
Release foot pedal slowly, and Tractor will
start to move. After foot pedal is fully re-
leased (clutc h engaged), mo ve th rott le con trol
l ever to fa st position. If ground travel is too
fast, depre s s foot peda l and shift to a slowe r
ground travel speed. Al ways se l ec t a ground
travel speed that will sui t attac hm ent being
used and not over load th e eng in e.
3. Do not shift gears wh ile Tractor is moving.
4.
To stop Tractor, push foot pedal all the way
dow n. Mo ve gear shift leve r to neutral, set
parking broke lock . and release foot pe dal.
Always check to make su re broke lock will
hold Tractor secure. Disengage power to attach -
ment.
Shut -off and remove key from sw i tch. Thi s
will
prevent unauthorized operat i on. Keep key
in a
safe p l_ ace out of reach of chi I dren. Never
leave engi ne running wi th Tractor unattend ed.
5. Do n ot oper ate the Tractor in high gear go ing
down
hill. Do not turn sharp corners wh il e
going down
hill. If it is necessary to stop
Tractor whi le going down hill, do so quickly to
prevent Tractor from pick i ng up speed duri ng th e
declutching to broke posit ion.
NOTE: The engine produces considerable brak -
ing act ion when throttled back to idli ng sp eed
without d ec lutching. Thi s procedure is re -
commended before applying broke.
DO NOT OPE~ATE TRACTOR ACROSS SLOP ES.
DO NOT OPtRATE TRACTOR UP OR DOW N
SLOPES WITH MORE THAN A 15 DEGREE SLOP E.
6. Do not shift gears wh ile go i ng up steep hill s.
Choose a low en oug h gear to climb hill wit hout
stopping and shift ing gears . If it is necess ary
to stop while going up hill, do so quick ly to
prevent Tractor ro ll ing backward. Befo re s tart -
ing
Tractor in motion going uph i ll, use one of
the lowest gears. Reduce engine speed and en-
gage c l utch grad ua lly to prevent Tracto r from
"rear ing up".
7. Upsets can happen eas il y in di tches. Stay al ert
for hole s or other yard hazards .
towing tractor
1. Place gear shi ft l eve r in neutral position . Tr a c-
tor can then be t owed at a reasonable safe
speed not faster than 6 mil es per hour.

mainten ance
air cleaner
FIG. 12
Clean air cleaner element (C), every 25 hours - -
more
often under dusty conditions.
1. Remove wing nut (A).
2.
Remove cover (B).
3. Remove element (C), and top element (top or
bottom) on flat surface or wash in r.:m·sudsin~!J
detergent and flush from ins ide until water is
clear. After washing, air dry thoroughly before
using. DO NOT O IL.
4. Reassemble ports as shown. Be sure element
seats on grommet (D). Screw wing nut (A), down
tight.
.
starter a1r screen
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The start er screen guard (A), and the starter ro·
tot ing screen (I oca terl direct Iy behind the starter
sc r een guard), are designed to keep grass, chaff
and leaves from entering the cool ing system. They
must be cleaned period icall y. The c le aning of
the screens will vary with the conditions in wh ich
the Tractor is used. They should not be allowed to
become dirty. This wou ld interfe re with the cooling
of the engine. Remove the screen guard (A), clean
it and the s tarter rotating screen regu larly.
clean
cooling
system
~~'-r7:::::-'-T---'::==- CLE AN OUT
FIG. 14
CHAFF AND
DIRT
Gra ss or chaff may clog cooling sys tem after pro·
l onge d serv i ce in cutting tall dry grasses or hay.
Co nti nued operation with a clogged cooling system
ca u ses severe overheating and possible engin~
damage. Remove blower housing and clean regularly.
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carbu retor
FIG. 15
Minor carburetor adjustment may be require d to com·
pensate for diff erences in fuel, temperat ure, altitude
and load .
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR: Turn needle valve
clockwise until it just closes. CAUTION : Va lve may
be damaged by turning it in too for.
Now
open needle valve 1-1/ 8 turns counterclockwise.
Close idle valve in some manner and open 1- 1/8
turns. This initial adjustment will permit the engine
to be started and warmed up prior to final adjustment.
FINAL ADJUSTMENT: Turr needle valve inuntil
engine misses (lean mixture), then turn it out past
smooth operating point until engine runs unevenly
(rich mixture). Now turn needle valve to the mid-
point between rich and lean so t he engine runs
smoothly. Hold throttle at idle position and set idle
speed adjusting screw until fast idle is obtained
(1750 RPM). Hold throttle in jdl e position and turn
idl,e, valve it~Jiean}\;ond out (rich) until engine idles
smoofh' ly. Then reset idte speed adjusting screw so
that engine idles at 1750 RPM. Release throttle-
engine should accelerate without hesitation or
sputtering. If engine does not accelerate properly,
the carburetor should be re-adjusted to a slightly
richer mixture.
spark
pI ug
FIG. 16
Clean and reset gop at .030" every 100 hours of
operation.
Blast cleaning of spar k plugs in mach ines that use
ab ra si ve grit is not recommended . Spark plugs should
be cleaned by scraping or wi re brushing and washing
with a commercial solv e nt or gosol in e. Should spark
plug need replacing, use Champion CJ-8.
ignition
point gap
T he ig nition point set ting is .020".

.
eng1ne
1. Change oil in engine cra n kcase after FIRST 5
HOURS of operation. Engine should be worm
when o il is ch
anged .
2.
To drain oiI, re m ove oiI dr ain plug (A), at lower
front
end of engine . Catch used oil in suitable
con t ainer. Rep l ace oil drain plug.
NOTE: THE BEST TIME TO DRAIN OIL IS AT
THE END OF A D AY'S OP ERATION . THE
OIL IS HO T AND A LL DIRT AND FOREIGN
MATERIAL IS SUSPE N DED IN THE OIL.
OIL FILLER CA P
and DI PST I CK
F IG . 18
3. Ref ill eng i ne crankcase with oil as i nstructed
under " Fuel and Lubr i ca nt" , page 6. Capac i ty
2-3/ 4 pints . Check oil leve l aft er each five
h ours of ope ra tion. Add oil, if ne cessary, to
bring to corre ct le vel on di ps t ick.
4. A fter fir st oil chan ge, oil should be changed
after each 25 hours of operat i on.
CHEC K OIL LEVEL RE GU LARLY -A FTER
EACH 5 HO URS OF OPE R AT ION. ST OP E N-
GINE AND WAIT SEVER AL M INUTES BEFORE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL. BE S URE OIL LEVEL
IS MAINTAIN ED AND TRACTOR IS ON LEVEL
GROUND.
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transaxle (t r ansmission)
lubrication
FI G. 19
1. Check oil in tro n sox le (tra nsm i ssion ) every 50
hours of ope ra tion . Re mo ve f ill er plu g see F i g.
19 to check oil level. Use a piece of stiff wi re
10" to 12" long and i nser t thru f il ler ope ning
at a slight angl e as sh own. Pro per oil lev el will
be approximately , 1%" on the wir e. Add ge ar
lubricant if ne cess ary to bring level to 1 %' ' on
wire. Us~ All sta te or any high gra de mult i-
pur po se e xtr eme pressure gea r l ubric ant SA E 90.
Gear case capaci ty of tronsox le is 1 quart .
D RAIN P LUG
FIG. 20
2. Drain oil every 500 h ours of operat i on.
3. To drain oil, unscrew dra in plug under rea r of
tro
ns o xle. Replace dra in plug and fill with 1
quar t of g ea r lubricant as stated above. Use a
funnel for filling tronso x le. Replace fill er plug.