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LAWN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 42" Mower
Electric Start
Automatic Transmission
Model No.
917.276600 \ 276601
• Espahol, p. 33
All tractor and battery warranty coverage is void if this product is used for commercial or
rental purposes.
This warranty applies only while this product is within 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
and the mowing activity. Never assume tainer where there is an open flame,
that children will remain where you last spark, or pilot light such as on a water
saw them. heater or other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a respon- or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic
sible adult other than the operator. liner. Always place containers on the
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child ground away from your vehicle when
enters the area. filling.
• Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and
of the fuel tank or container opening at inspect the machine. Repair, if neces-
all times until fueling is complete. Do sary, before restarting.
not use a nozzle lock-open device. • Never make any adjustments or repairs
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change with the engine running.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystand- • Before and while backing, look behind
ers before operating. Stop machine if and down for small children.
anyone enters the area. • Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),
• Never carry passengers. not across.
• Do not mow in reverse unless abso- • Choose a low ground speed so that
lutely necessary. Always look down you will not have to stop or shift while
and behind before and while backing. on the slope.
• Never carry children, even with the • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on
blades shut off. They may fall off and a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis-
be seriously injured or interfere with engage the blades and proceed slowly
safe machine operation. Children who straight down the slope.
have been given rides in the past may • If machine stops while going uphill,
suddenly appear in the mowing area disengage blades, shift into reverse
for another ride and be run over or and back down slowly.
backed over by the machine. • Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
• Keep children out of the mowing area sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
and in the watchful care of a respon- ally downhill, if possible.
sible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
(2) Keys
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes.
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REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW
IGNITION SWITCH
ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT
OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
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LIGHTS ON FUEL BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD CRUISE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL
DANGER
will result indicates
in death aorhazard
seriouswhich,
injury.if not avoided,
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR • Move motion control lever (J) to neutral
TO SET PARKING BRAKE position.
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator
presence sensing switch. Any attempt
by the operator to leave the seat with the
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cut- engine running and the attachment clutch
ting height slot. engaged will shut off the engine. You must
• Slide pointer tab (T) to desired cutting remain fully and centrally positioned in the
height as a reminder for next time you seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
mow. or cutting off when operating your equip-
The cutting height range is approxi- ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
mately 1" to 4". The heights are mea- 1. Select desired height of cut with at-
tachment lift lever.
sured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights 2. Start mower blades by engaging at-
tachment clutch control.
are approximate and may vary depending
TO STOP MOWER BLADES -
upon soil conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed. disengage attachment clutch control.
• The average lawn should be cut to ap- ,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool without either the entire grass catcher,
season and to over 3 inches during hot on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
months. For healthier and better looking shield (S)in place.
lawns, mow often and after moderate
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Transmission Disengaged
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting your tractor on a truck or a
trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured
to tractor. Use an appropriate means of
tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or 3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
in high ambient temperatures. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
V-BELTS
3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
slightly and turning counterclockwise.
after 100 hours of operation and replace
4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.
if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
5. After oil has drained completely, close
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear. and lock the drain valve by pushing
inward and turning clockwise until the
ENGINE
pin is in the locked position as shown.
LUBRICATION 6. Remove the drain tube and replace the
Only use high quality detergent oil rated cap onto the end of the drain valve.
with API service classification SG-SL. 7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.
according to your expected operating For approximate capacity see "PROD-
temperature. UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this
manual.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level. For accurate reading,
insert dipstick into the tube and push
F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100
down firmly into place before removing.
c -_o -2o -1; ; ;o _o 1o 4o
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Keep oil up to, but not over, the "FULl"
oi_ visccha_tl e
line on dipstick. Push dipstick down
firmly into the tube when finished.
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Clamp
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WARNING:
VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-
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 "STOP" and remove key.
5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
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Washers
Retaining
Ring
Axle Cover
"_- • ...... J _'-,Square Key (Rear
TO CHECK BRAKE Wheel Only)
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then TERY
brake must be serviced. _,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
You may also check brake by: erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or and smoking materials away from bat-
paved surface, depress brake pedal teries. Always wear eye protection when
all the way down and engage parking around batteries.
brake. If your battery is too weak to start the
2. Disengage transmission by placing engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-
freewheel control in "transmission dis- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
engaged" position. Pull freewheel con- this manual).
trol out and into the slot and release so If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
it is held in the disengaged position. starting, follow this procedure:
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Clamp Screw
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• If battery is removed from tractor for • Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-
tective cover that does not retain mois-
storage, do not store battery directly on
ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot
concrete or damp surfaces.
breathe which allows condensation to
ENGINE form and will cause your tractor to rust.
FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
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Engine will not 1. Brake pedal not depressed. 1. Depress brake pedal.
turn over 2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.
5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.
7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.
8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter.
9. Faulty operator presence 9. Contact a Sears or other
switch(es). qualified service center.
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Poor cut - uneven , Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade
bolt.
2. Mower deck not level. 2. Level mower deck.
3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and 3. Clean underside of mower
trash under mower. housing.
4. Bent blade mandrel. 4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
5. Clogged mower deck vent 5. Clean around mandrels to
from build-up of grass, leaves, open vent holes.
and trash around mandrels.
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Engine "backfires' , Engine throttle control not set , Move throttle control
when turning between half and full speed between half and full speed
engine "OFF" (fast) position before stopping (fast) position before
engine. stopping engine.
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15 DEGREES MAX.
down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow
_ ARNING:
slopes To avoid
greater serious
than 15 injury,
degrees. Makeoperate
turns your tractor
gradually to up and
prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
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• Asegurarse de que el _.rea est6 libre de • Antes y durante la marcha atr_ts, mirar adel-
otras personas antes de ponerla en marcha. ante y abajo para ver si hay niSos pequeSos.
para la m_.quina si alguien entra en el Area. • Cortar hacia arriba y abajo de una pendiente
• Nunca Ilevar pasajeros. (15 ° M_.x), no de modo horizontal.
• No cortar marcha atr_.s al no ser absolu- • Escoger una velocidad de marcha baja de
tamente necesario. Mirar siempre abajo y modo que no sea necesario pararse o cam-
delante mientras se procede atr_.s. biar estando en una pendiente.
• Nunca Ilevar niSos, incluso si hay las • Evitar arrancar, pararse o girar en una
cuchillas apagadas. Podrfan caer y herirse pendiente. Si las ruedas pierden tracci6n,
seriamente o interferir con el funcionamiento desconectar las cuchillas y proceder despa-
seguro de la m_.quina, los niSos que se han cio cuesta abajo en la pendiente.
Ilevado precedentemente pueden aparecer • Si la m_.quina se para mientras va cuesta
de pronto en el Area de corte por otro paseo arriba, desconectar las cuchillas, poner la
y ser atropellados o tumbados por la m_.- marcha atr_.s y ir hacia atr_.s despacio.
quina. • No girar estando en pendientes si no es
• Mantener los ni_os fuera del _.rea de corte y necesario, y luego girar despacio y gradual-
vigilados por un adulto responsable que no mente cuesta abajo, si es posible.
sea el operador.
• Estar alerta y apagar la m_.quina si un niSos
entra en el Area.
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(2) Llaves
Su tractor nuevo ha sido montado en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que no se han
montado por razones de envio.
Cuando en este manual se mencionan los AJUSTE EL ASIENTO
t_rminos "mano derecha" o "mano izquierda" 1. Sientese sobre el asiento.
se refiere a cuando usted se encuentra en la 2. Levante la palanca del ajuste (A) hacia arriba
posici6n de operaci6n (sentado/a detr_.s del y mueva el asiento hasta que alcance una
volante de direcci6n). posici6n cdmoda que le permita pre-
PARA REMOVER EL TRACTOR DE sionar completamente sobre el pedal del
LA CAJA DE CARTON embrague/freno.
3. Desconecte la palanca para trabar el asiento
DESEMPAQUE LA CAJA DE CARTON en la posici6n.
1. Cortar a Io largo de las lineas de puntos
en todos los cuatro paneles de cart6n.
Remover los paneles de cierre y aplanar los
paneles laterales.
2.. Remueva el embalage de cart6n del cap6 y
de la rejilla.
IMPORTANTE: Revise y remueva todas las
grampas en la corredera porqoe pueden per-
forar las Ilantas en donde el tractor tiene que
rodar para salirse de ella.
VERIFIQUE LA BATERIA
1. Levante el asiento a la posici6n elevada
AVlSO: Siesta bateria esta utilizada despues
del mes y aSo indicado sobre la etiqueta (L) (la AVISO: Ahora puede rodar o conducir su trac-
etiqueta que se encuentra entre los terminales), tor fuera de la corredera. Siga las siguientes
cargue la bateria por un minimo de una hora instrucciones para remover el tractor de la
a 6-10 amps. (Vea "Bateria" en la secci6n de _rAredera.
Mantenimento de este manual). DVERTENOIA: Antes de empezar, leer,
entender y seguir todas las instrucciones
presentes en la secci6n de Operaciones de
este manual. Asegurarse que el tractor est_ en
un Area bien ventilada. Asegurarse que la zona
delante del tractor este libre de otras personas
y objetos.
PARA HACER RODAR EL TRACTOR
FUERA DE LA CORREDERA (Vea la
secci6n de la operaci6n para la Iocali-
dad y la funci6n de los controles)
1. Apriete la manilla de levantamiento del
pist6n y, levante la palanca de levantamien-
to del accesorio a su posici6n m_.s alta.
2. Suelte el freno de estacionamiento presion-
ando el pedal del freno.
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MARCHA
R AT R,&.S
N
NEUTRO
H
ALTO
L
BAJO
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ESTRANGU- R,_PIDO LENTO
LACION
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LUCES
ENSENDIDAS COMBUSTIBLE BATERIA MARCHA MARCHA PALANCA DE MANDO PEDAL DE FRENO /
ATRAS HACIA ADELANTE CRUCERO DE EMBRAGUE
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PARADA
CUCHILLAS DE LA SEGADORA -
• Mueva el interruptor del embrague del ac-
cesorio a la posici6n desenganchado ( t'_ ).
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T Tabla de lubricaci6n
0 Revisar el nivel
I/4
R Limpiar la baterfa y los terminales
O
Inspeccionar el silenciador/
amortiquador de chispas
v'
R Cambiar el filtro de aceite (si equipado) _,2
Cambiar la bujfa
2- Dar servicio mas a menudo cuando se opere en condiciones sucias 4- No requerido si equipado con una baterfa libre de mantenimiento.
o polvorosas,
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Manilla
Cubierta
Cartucho
Prefi_t
rm_de __
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Haga girar la
tuerca hacia la
izquierda para
Haga girar
bajar la segadora
hacia la derecha para
subir la segadora
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Arandelas
Anillo de
Retenci6n
Cubierta
del eje
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Perdida de fuerza 1. Corta mucho cesped, muy r_tpido. 1. Eleve la altura de corte.
2. Aceleraci6n en la p.osici6n de 2. Ajuste el control de la aceleraci6n.
"ESTRANGULACION" (CHOKE).
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Mala descarga del 1. Velocidad del motor muy lenta. 1. Ponga el control de I.aaceleraci6n
cesped en la posici6n de "RAPIDO" (fast).
2. Velocidad de recorrido 2. Cambie a una velocidad m_.s lenta.
demasiado r_.pida.
3. Cesped mojado. 3. Permita que se seque el cesped
antes de segar.
4. El conjunto segador no est,. 4. Nivele el conjunto segador.
nivelado.
5. Presi6n de aire de las Ilantas 5. Revise las Ilantas para verificar
baja o dispareja. que tienen la presi6n de aire
adecuada.
6. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o 6. Cambie/afile la cuchilla. Apriete el
suelta. perno de la cuchilla.
7. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, hojas y 7. Limpie la parte inferior de la caja
basura debajo de la segadora. de la segadora.
8. La correa de impulsi6n de la 8. Cambie/ajuste la correa de
segadora est,. desgastada o impulsi6n de la segadora.
desajustada.
9. Las cuchillas est_tn mal con 9. Vuelva a instalar las cuchillas el
instaladas. borde afilado hacia abajo.
10.Cuchillas inadecuadas en uso. 10.Cambie por las cuchillas
enumeradas en este manual.
11 .Los agujeros de ventilaci6n del 11 .Limpie alrededor de los mandriles
conjunto agujeros segador para abrir los de ventilaci6n.
taponados debido a la acumu-
laci6n de cesped, hojas y basura
alrededor de los mandriles.
15 GRADES MAX.
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