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Specifications
Install
Repair Parts
Lubrication Chart
Maintenance
6Looseor damaged wiring 7Faultyignitionswitch
Problem
Assembly o Operation
TO ADJUST MOWER CUI-INGHEIGHT See
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi
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Contents
Assembly o Operation
Read and follow all Safety Rules and lnstruct=ons
12o0 HP WC ELECTRIC START 38 MOWER DECK
5 SPESD TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowers
=RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
ACCE$$ORUSS AND ATTACH ENT$
ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
CONTENTS
Parts bag contents not shown full size
contents
Battery acid
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
ASSEM
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY See Fig.
INSTALL SEAT See Fig.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi
ASSEMBLY
iNSTALL BA3TEF Y See Figs. 4 &
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
FIG.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUI-INGHEIGHT See Fig.6
OPERATION
STOPPDNG See Fig.
OPERATUON
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig.
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
OPERATIO
MOWING TiPS
START
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
LUBRICATION CHART
CUSTOMSR RESPONS LtT ES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
CUSTOMER
RESPON
IBILmTUES
TRACTOR
BATTERY See Fig.
¢USTO ER ESPONS BILITUE$
ENGINE
V-BELTS
CLEANING
AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANERSee Fig
AIR SCREEN See Fig
IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig
SERVNCE AN ADJUSTMSNTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig.
TRACTOR
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig
SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
ADJUSTABLEPIVOT BRACKET
DECK Use wood2 x 4sor equivalent
SERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
oo pivo,brackets
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL See Fig.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.
ENGINE
BATTERY
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTmNG POmNTS
CAUSE
8.Contact Sears Service CentedDepartment
TROUBLESHOOTBNG POINTS
CAUSE
PROBLEM
Engine backfires when turning engine
SCHEMATIC
12 HP 38 TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 9!
REPAIR PARTS
12 HP 38 TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER
ELECTRICAL
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REPAIR PARTS
12 HP 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
ELECTRICAL
KEY PART
REPAURPARTS
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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12 HP 38 TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER
PART
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REPAUR PARTS
12 HP 38 TRACTOR
= = MODEL NUMBER
DRIVE
DRIVE
DESCRIPT;ON
REPAIR PARTS
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REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
12 HP 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255561
KEY PART NOo NO
SEAT ASSEMBLY
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REPAIR
PARTS
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DECALS
Spark Arrester
12 HP 38 TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER
36 F
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTI
REPAIR PARTS
MODEL NUMBER
ENGINE
KEY PART NO. NO
REPAIR PARTS
12 HP 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
38 MOWER
REPAnR PARTS
12 HP 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
38 MOWER
STD541431
DANA TRANSAXLE .- MODEL NUMBER
4270
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DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER
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2231J
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REPAIR PARTS
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Valve
Ring Set
REPAIR PARTS
12 HP 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAnR PARTS
illustrated Pages
Seal
12 HP 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
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SERVICE NOTES
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SERVICE OTES
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL
SIGHTING GUIDE
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH
SKY LINE OR TREE
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
12.0HP lC
ELECTRIC START 38 MOWER DEC
5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTO