Page 2 - This Warranty does not cover:
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty......................... ........................ 2 Maintenance Schedule........ .................18 Safety Rules................... ........................ 3 Service and Adjustments.... .................23 Product Specifications... ........................ 6 Storage........
Page 3 - SAFETY RULES; Wash hands after handling.; I. GENERAL OPERATION
SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. A w ARNING: In order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting o...
Page 4 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
SAFETY RULES II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Opera tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.• Mow up and down slo...
Page 5 - GENERAL SERVICE
SAFETY RULES • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground, if this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container open...
Page 6 - Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement; SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE; For Sears professional installation
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity and Type: 3.5 Gallons UnleadedRegular Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 3 2 T ) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32°F) Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints W/0 Filter: 3.0 Pints Spark Plug: (GAP: .030") Champion RC12YC Ground Speed (MPH): Forward: 5.5 Reverse: 2.4 Tire Pr...
Page 7 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS
Page 8 - UNPACK CARTON; BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR; ATTACH STEERING WHEEL; INSTALL SEAT
ASSEMBLY/PRE-OPERATION Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary t...
Page 9 - CHECK BATTERY
6. 7. 9. Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. Get off seat without moving its ad justed position. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely. CHECK BATTERY 1. Lift h...
Page 11 - OPERATION
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE N NEUTRAL tfliil m HIGH (§) L |\| 4» LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW 0 IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR; Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety standards of...
Page 13 - HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR; TO SET PARKING BRAKE
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask w...
Page 15 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE ON HILLS ^WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. Use the slope guide at the back of this manual. • Choose the slowest speed before start ing up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. • If slowing is nece...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓ Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓ Check Operator Presence and ROS Systems ✓ Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ✓ a Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓ Check Battery Level ✓ 4 Clean ...
Page 19 - TRACTOR
TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted. (See ‘TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Ad...
Page 20 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; I I I I I i i
NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If e...
Page 21 - ENGINE OIL FILTER; AIR FILTER; CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Oil Drain Valve 3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning counterclockwise. 4. To open, pull out on the drain valve. 5. After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown. 6. Rem...
Page 22 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG(S) Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are...
Page 23 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY; TO REMOVE MOWER
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. 4. Turn ignition key to “ST...
Page 25 - TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
BELT INSTALLATION - 1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys 2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt guides. 3. Install mower (See “To Install Mower” in this section of this manual). Mandrel 5. TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust...
Page 29 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; IMPORTANT
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for stor age at the end of the season or if the trac tor will not be used for 30 days or more. A c AUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART: See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or dam...
Page 33 - SCHEMATIC; Ti
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SHORTING CONNECTOR NOT IN REVERSE BLACKr'WHíTE <1 IGNITION UNIT SPARK PLUG __ O gap , (2 PLUGS ONTWINCYL. EN( HOUR METER o FUEL I "^LINE ¡ (OPTIONAL) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID X' 28 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3...
Page 34 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 ELECTRICAL 22 34
Page 36 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 36
Page 38 - GROUND DRIVE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 GROUND DRIVE 38
Page 40 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 STEERING ASSEMBLY -38 -97 -34 41 37 - -42 37 36 40
Page 43 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 188719 Seat 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 3 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1 15 134300 Spacer Split 28...
Page 44 - DECALS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 DECALS KEY PART 20 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 16 164065 Decal Steering 2 186367 Decal Hood Side RH/LH 19 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears 3 186366 Decal Hood RH/LH 20 172331 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 5 189020 D...
Page 45 - LIFT ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 15 173288 Link Front 2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 3 105767X Pin Groove 17 175689 Trunnion 4 12000002 E Ring 18 73800800 Nut L...
Page 46 - MOWER DECK
Page 48 - PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.275820 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER LTH2000 rr 104 48
Page 55 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; cn
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION cn Ol 15 DEGREES MAX. I vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvyvvvvvvwmUJri. 'Wvvvyvvvvwvvfetejr; WARNING; To avoid serious injury, operate you...
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