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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL ® CYUNDER 18°0 P TW_ Caution: Read and follow 44"' MOWER all Safety Rules G SPEED and Instructions Before Operating GARDEN TRACTOR This Eqmpment ° AssembBy ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments ° Repanr Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,...
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Page 2: Brake
SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN Read, understand, and fol!ow all instructions in the manual... - Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPEC FnOAT ONS Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manu- factured to give you the best possible dependability HORSEPOWER: performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3.5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please...
- Page 4 OF CONTENTS TABLE OPERATION ............11-14 SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ......19-26 DUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 3,16-18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLE SHOOTING ........... 28-29 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ........32-51 INDEX ................
- Page 5 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE STABILIZER...
- Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Battery aotd (!) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Battery Steering Wheel (1)' Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 Steertng Sleeve Owner's Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size...
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 to insure proper tightness.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shleld. Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt, Wash hands or clothing immediately...
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY NO'TE: Mower drive belt installation decal located on mower INSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 5, 6, 7 & 8) housing, Remove banding holding parallel link up ag ainst tractor. Raise attachment lift lever to raise mower, Remove retainer securing long hinge pin to parallel link Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to the middle of and remove hinge pin.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 9 and 10) CAUTION: Do not short batterytermlnals. & Before installing battery, remove metal DUCT' bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first prevent sparking from accidental grounding. Raise hood, Lift out air intake duct, Make sure drain tube isfastened to drain hole in battery BATTERY TRAY tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery...
- Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your Tractor to familiarize yourself witl_ the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER LIGH"...
- Page 12 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resu t In severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while movlng. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS (See Fig. 12) TO OPERATE MOWER Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing CAI.JTION:Do not drive up or down switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with hills with slopes greater than 15 and the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut do not drive across any slope.
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Page 14: Carburetor
OPERATION MOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINE Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded is attached to unit. gasoline (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life) Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing iMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES... - Page 15 CUSTOMER BSPONS BnL TBBS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES _O/Z_OZ_9,0_: AS YOU COMPLETE /_'_ "_/_?,q._'_/_£:k'_/_; Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Checkfor Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart e," Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transmission Coollng Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
- Page 16 CUSTOM RESPONSHB LmE$ TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 17) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, Always observe safety rules When performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with afile or on a grinding...
- Page 17 _,=,l CUSTOMER RESPONS B LITHES , Be sure vehicle is on level surface TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS - Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause • Oil will drain more freely when warm, the battery to "leak" power, .
- Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSmlBUL TIES MUFFLER FILTER (See Fig. Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Clean the foam pr e-cleaner element after every 25 hours of equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, operation or every season.
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Page 19: Side-To-Side
SF=RVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS .._rrl cAuTIoN: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in NEUTRAL position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. - Page 20 SEIRVICIB AN ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 27 and 28) (See Fig. 29) To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be ad usted so the back is approximately 7/8" to 1-1/8" Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability to re- h gher than the front when the mower is in height adjustment adjust mower drive belt to provide you with longer belt life.
- Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMEHT$ TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig. BELT GUIDES ENGINE PULLEY 30 and Park the tractor on level surface. Engage perking brake. SPRING BELT REMOVAL - Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. R.H. IDLER LH. IDLE_ PULLEY •...
- Page 22 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 33, 34 and (See Fig. 36) Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this Park the tractoron levelsurface Engage parkingbrake, section of this manual). Forassistance,there is a belt installationguide decal on bottomside of leftfootrest.
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGEANDADJUST- FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER MENT (See Figs. 37 and 38) The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your unit. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever toe-in or camber, contact your nearest Authorized Service is in the neutral (lock gate) position.
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Figs. 41 and 42) Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate ! grill. explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and i Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely smoking materials away from batteries.
- Page 25 SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The choke contro) has been preset at the factory and (See Fig, 45) ad ustmentshould not benecessary. Checkadjustmentas described below before loosen ng cab e, fad ustment s The throttle control has been preset at the factory and necessary, proceed as follows: ad ustment should not be necessary.
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Page 26: Throttle Control Cable
SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 47 and IDLE SPEED The carburetor has been present at the factory and adiust- ment should not be necessary, However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load, If the carburetor does not... -
Page 27: Cleaning
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the FUEL SYSTEM season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL CAUTION: Never store the tractor with... -
Page 28: Choke
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION wgt not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank, Engine not "CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" In Operation section Engine flooded. Walt several minutes before attempting to start Badspark plug Replace spark plug, Dkty air filtel. Cleanheplace air filter Dirty fuel filter... - Page 29 TROU LESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run corrected, contact Sears Service Center/Department when operatorteaves seat with a_achment clutch engaged 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt Poorcut-uneven 1.
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Page 30: Type
® OWNER'S 18.0 HP TWBN CYLINDE MANUAL 44" OWER 6 SPEE GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model MODEL NO, number 917.255942 The Model Number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.