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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn

Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily reme-

dy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartmenL

They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

MODE L

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO

Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will enable you to assemble, operate and maintain your TractoF properly. Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION"

THE FENDER_

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EOUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship in this electric start riding equip- ment.

'Thiswarranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner(s) and belt(s), which are expendable and become worn during normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass); and

repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to main- tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and riding equipment used for commercial or'rental purposes_

FULL 90-DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or'workmanship and our testing determines the battery wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge,

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES., This warranty applies only while this product is in use in 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., D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

 

 

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

-MOWER

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ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS-

TRACTOR.

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OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS

o TRACTOR

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TROUBLE

SHOOTING

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OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS-

MOWER

11.2-

REPAIR

PARTS

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Contents Mode L no Riding Lawn Trac TOR Electric StartContents For Safe Operat O ASSEM6LY SeatMove Metal BRACELETS, Wrist Watch BANDS, RINGS, ETC. from Battery OnstallatdonDo not Short Battery Terminals Nected First to Prevent Sparks ROM Accidental GroundingScrew Initial AdjustmentsWhen not in USE, Keep Terminal Access Doors Closed Tire PressureER NECK, do not OVERFILL. Wipe 20 o 100Fill to Bottom of GAS Tank FILLo Near AN Open FLAMEnChoke Fast Starting the EngineWarming UP the Engine For ANY ADJUSTMENTS, Inspection Or Maintenance Mower AdjustmentDepth Adjustment Equivalent to Approximately 3/16 Height Change Adjust Mower from Front to RearSee Mower ADJUSTMENT, Be sure all nuts are securely tightenedOperatuo = Mower FLQP=UP Duscnarge GuardCleaning Mower Maintenance = MowerBlade Replacement Blade CareTransportiingyour Tractor Tractor Operatoon on NiillsYour Tractor First Hours Maintenance = TiractorBaily Maintenance FreouentlyJAM NUT Daily or Every HoursThan F1GUREReplace AIR Cleaner Element Clean Engine Cooling FinsWear Safety Glasses if Using COM CoolingRefer Starting Engine Do not Make Unnecessaryadjustments FACAsneeded PositionSide Belt Installation Decal Under Left Foot RestClean Battery and Terminals Rear Viewed from Bottom of TractorMower Belt Agjustment To Replace Mower Belt To Remove MowerPossible Remedy StoragePartially plugged Muffler Unsatisfactory Mower PERFORMANCE/UNEVENService Starter SchematicSolid State Ignition Switch Neutral Attach WhiteRepahr Parts 12 H.P Riding Lawn TRACTOR-MODEL Number Electrical12 H.P Riding Lawn TRACTOR--MODEL Number Electr Ical Repair Parts 12 H,P Riding Lawn TRACTOR--MODEL Number EnclosureKEY 12H.P Riding Lawn TRACTOR-MODEL Number EnclosurePart Optional Equipment 12 H.P Riding Lawn TRACTOR--MODEL NumberDrive Rive EPAaR Parts 108456X 12 H.P, 38 Riding Lawn TRACTOR-MODEL NumberSteering and Front Axle KEY PAR T Description Part Standard HARDWARE,-PURCHASE LocallyHoP Riding Lawn TRACTOR-.MODEL Number 917,255741 Lift AdjustmentRepaiir Parts Standard HARDWARE-.PURCHASE C D E12H,P,38 RIDINGLAWNTRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.255741 Mower 12 H.P Riding Lawn TRACTOR--MODEL Number Mower53A TRANSAXLE--MODEL Number7510 12 H.P Riding Lawn TRACTOR-MODEL Number Rpair Parts Engine Repair PAR TS KEY Part 12 H.P Riding Lawn TRACTOR--MODELNUMBERENGINE--MODEL Number 143,366202 Engine Description KEY PartCarburetor no Starter Motor noNot Across Hill Sighting .GUIDE SKY Line or TreeRID JNG Lawn Tractor Electric Start Model no