TOCHECKBRAKE

Iftractorrequiresmorethanfive(5)feetto stopathighestspeedinhighestgearona

level,dryconcreteorpavedsurface,then

brakemustbeserviced.

Youmayalsocheckbrakeby:

1.Parktractoronalevel,dryconcreteor

pavedsurface,depressbrakepedal allthewaydownandengageparking brake.

2.Disengagetransmissionbyplacing freewheelcontrolin"transmissiondis- engaged"positionPuttfreewheelcon.- troloutandintotheslotandreleaseso

itisheldinthedisengagedposition. Therearwheelsmustlockandskid whenyoutrytomanuallypushthetractor forwardIftherearwheelsrotate,thenthe. brakeneedstobeservicedContact. Searsorotherqualifiedservicecenter.

FRONT WHEEL TOE=IN/CAMBER

Your new tractor front wheel toe-in and

camber is set at the factory and is normal. The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable. If damage has occurred to affect the factory set front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to stow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring X

o

Axle Cover

_Square Key (Rear

Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT=

TERY

_,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen- erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT- TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

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917.28927 specifications

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