Sears 917.257632 Operation, Before Starting the Engine, To Operate on Hills, To Transport

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

=Select desired height of cut.

°Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

*TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place.

 

ill

 

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

ATTACHMENT

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

 

"ENGAGED"

LIFT LEVER

 

HIGH POSITION

 

POSITION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down ! hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and I do not dr!ve across anY slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or'down hills°

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

°If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position°

°If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for'tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

°To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal

°Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.

When pushing or towing yourtractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured totractor. Usean appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.)..

 

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

 

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 14)

 

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

 

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

 

Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

DISCHARGE

Remove oil fitlcap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for'a few seconds,

GUARD

remove and read oil level, if necessary, add oil until

 

FIG. 8

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.

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Contents IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIrrmlllllllllll Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers ChildrenMaintenance Agreement ModelTable of Contents Engin E Maintenance PerformanceParts bag contents not shown full size Hardware PackAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Removetractor from Carton Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP ,/OURTRACTOR Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Checklist Install Battery See FigsOperation HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo USE Throttle Control See Fig Stopping See FigOperation Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations CheckTransaxle CoolingBattery See Fig Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig TiresCustomer R SibilitiesEngine Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen See Fig MufflerSpark Plugs Engine Cooling Fins See FigService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Mowerwill be easier to remove from the right side oftractorTo Level Mower Housing Bothfront Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig STATONARY!1 TransaxleTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig SE and aTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingBattery StorageTractor Fuel SystemProblemcause CorrectionProblem PointsCorrection Wiring Insulated Clips SolenoidWith a Special Alternator Will Change with EngineElectrical Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP KEY Part DescriptionBolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4 Tube PasticChassis and Enclosures Part Description 105037XDrive KEY Part NO. noDescripon KEY Part Steering Assembly 13 HP 42 Tractor --MODEL Number Seat Assembly 127437145006 Decals Wheels & TiresOptional Equipment Engine24 fJ Repair Parts 161718 O 13 HP 42 TRACTOR- Model Number KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionMower Retainer 13 HP 42 Tractor - Model Dana Transaxle Model Number2732 3635 KEY Part NO. no Description Jaw, Brake761 306 562308 305 337108 618 634 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28M707, Type Number222 240 356 877305 668 1044 455311 842Carburetor Overhaul KIT Gasket SET Carburetor Gasket SETBriggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28M707, Type Number KEY Part NO. NO+ Description NO. no Page SERVmCE Notes Page Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or TreeIf YOU Need Repair Service or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberPart Number Part Description