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Assembly

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Operating

•

Maintenance

•

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Parts

Sears,

Roebuck

and

Co.,

Chicago,

Ill.

60607

U.S.A.

and

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Sears

Limited,

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GUARANTEE

Your

Tractor

is

guaranteed

for

one

full

year.

If

any

defect

in

mater.ial

or

workmanship

should

appear

during

this

tlime,

simply

contact

our

nearest

Sears

store

or

service

center

throughout

the

United

States

or

Canada.

We

will make

all

necessary

repairs,

including

parts

and labor,

at

no

charge

to

you.

Tractors

equ

ip

ped

with

batteries

:

If

battery

proves

defective

and

will not hold a

charge,

in

exchange

for

the

battery,

we

will:

During

the

first

90

days-replace

battery

at

no

charge.

After

90-days-replace

battery,

charging

cus-

tomer

1I

12th

of

the

price

of

the

new

battery

for

each

full month from

date

of

sale.

If

the

tractor

is

used

for commeroial or

rental

purposes,

this

guarantee

appl.i

es

for

thirty

days.

SEARS,

ROEBUCK

AND

CO.

-

SIMPSON-SEARS

LTD.

SAFETY

PAYS

OFF

IMPORTANT

rules

for

safe

TRAINING

1.

Read

the

Owners

Manual

ca

'refully and fully

familiarize

yourself

with

the

controls

and

proper

use

of

your

tractor

as

well

as

any

at-

tachment.

Be

prepared

to

stop

the

engine

and

powered

attachment(s)

on a

second's

notice

.

Only

persons

well

acquainted

with

these

Rules

for

Safe

Operation

should

be

allowed to

use

your

tractor.

2.

Do

not

allow

children

or

young

teenagers

to

start

or

operate

your

tractor.

3.

Do

not

allow

anyone

in

the

area

while

op-

erating

your

tractor.

Keep

the

children

and

pets

in

the

back

yard

whi

Ie

using

it

in

the

front yard. Keep a wary

eye

out for ch iIdren

or

passers-by.

Di

sengage

the

power to

all

attachments

and

stop

the

engine

while

they

are

in

the

vicinity

of your

tractor.

Children,

particularl

Yh

could

get

in

the

way of and in-

Iured by t e

tractor

or

an

attachment.

PRE

PARATION

4.

Do

not

operate

the

tractor

when

barefoot

or

wearing open

sandals.

Always

wear

substantial

footwear,

preferably

steel-toed

shoes

.

Also,

do not

wear

loose

fitting

clothing

that

could

get

caught

in

moving

parts.

5.

Check

your fuel

supply

before

each

use.

Never

remove

the

gas

cap

or

fill

the

gasoline

tank

when

the

engine

is

running

or

while it

is

hot.

When

fi

II

ing

the

fuel

tank,

leave

space

for

operation

expans

ion, do

not

fill it to

the

br

im

and

keep

in

mind

that

the

heat

of

the

sun

can

caUloe

the

gaso

line

to

expand.

Wipe off any

spilled

9as-

01

ine

before

starting

the

engine.

Remember,

gasoline

is

highly

flammable

and must

always

be

handled

with

ext

reme

care.

6.

A t

ractor

and

all

attachments

are

precision

pieces

of

equipment,

not

playthings,

therefore

extreme

caution

must

be

exercised

at

all

times.

7. Never

attempt

to

operate

a damaged

tractor

or

attachment

,

always

repair

any

damage

before

attempting

to

start

or

operate

your

tractor

or

att

,

achment.

8. Never

c:

trempt to

carry

any

passengers,

their

safety

as

well

as

your

safety

will

be

endangered.

9.

Before

attempting

to

start

the

engine

of your

tractor

make

sure

the

gear

shift

lever

is

in

neutral and

the

power

to

all

attachments

is

disengaged,

then

firmly

apply

the

foot

brake

and

be

sure

to

release

the

parking

brake.

The

parking

brake

must

always

be

disengaged

when

you put

the

tractor

in

motion.

If

the

tractor

is

operated

with

the

parking

brake

engaged

serious

damage

may

result.

10.

Each

time

before

leaving

the

operator's

seat,

be

absolutely

sure

the

power

to

all

attachments

is

disengaged,

the

parking

brake

is

engaged,

the

gear

shift

lever

is

in

neutral,

the

engine

is

shut

off

the

attachments

and

all

moving

parts

have

~ompletely

stopped

and

the

ignition

key

is

removed.

Never

leave

the

operator's

seat

with

the

engine

or any powered

attachment

running.

Always

get

on

or

off your

tractor

from

the

operator's

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operation

11.

Always

operate

your

tractor

in

daylight;

dusk

or

dark

-

use

your

lights

.

12.

Operate

your

tractor

at

safe

speeds

on

wet

or

slippery

surfaces,

where

traction

is

unsure.

Never

at

a

speed

which

could

cause

a

skid.

OPERATION

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18

.

Do

not

attempt

to

change

the

governor

setting

or

overspeed

the

engine.

The

governor

controls

the

engine

speed

and

protects

the

engine

from

damaging,

excessive

speeds.

Excessive

engine

speed

s

are

dangerous.

When

storting

your

engine

on

tractors

equipped

with

a pull

starter,

stand

fi

rm

and

make

sure

your

feet

are

well

away

from a

II

powered

at-

tachments

.

Never

place

your

hands

or

feet

in

or

under

any

powered

attachment

or

near

any

moving

parts

wh iIe

the

tractor

or

any

powered

attachment

is

runn ing.

Always

disengage

the

power

to

all

attachments,

set

the

parking

brake,

shift

into

neutral,

shut

off

the

engine,

make

absolutely

sure

any

power-

ed

attachment

and

all

moving

parts

have

com-

pletely

stopped

and

remove

the

ignition

key

each

time

you

dismount

your

tractor,

even

for

a

second.

Children,

yourself,

other

persons

or

pets

may

be

endangered.

If

your

tractor

or

any

attachment

should

inad-

vertently

strike

a

foreign

object,

immediately

di

sengage

the

power

to

the

attachment,

set

the

parking

brake,

shift

into

neutral,

shut

off

the

engine,

make

absolutely

sure

any

powered

attachment

and

all

mov ing

parts

h

ave

com-

pletely

stopped,

remove

the

ignition

key,

dis-

connect

the

spark

plug

wire

from

the

spark

plug

and

keep

the

wire

away

from

the

plug

to

prevent

injury

or

accidental

starting,

then

thoroughly,

inspect

the

tractor

or

attachment

for

any

damage.

Such

damage

must

be

repaired

before

restarting

and

operating

the

tractor

or

attachment

.

If

the

tractor

or

any

powered

attachment

shou

Id

start

to

vibrate

abnormally,

place

the

control

lever

for

powered

attachments

in

the

disengaged

pos

i

tion,

set

the

parking

brake,

shift

into

neutral

,

shut

off

the

engine,

make

absolutely

sure

the

powered

attachment

and

all

moving

parts

have

completely

stopped,

remove

the

ignition

key,

disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

from

the

spark

plug

and

keep

it

away

from

the

plug

to

prevent

injury

or

accidental

starting,

then

check

immediately

for

the

cause

of

this

vibration

as

vibration

is

generally

a

warning

of

trouble.

19.

Before

adjusting,

cleaning,

repairing

or

in-

specting

your

tractor

or

any

powered

attach-

ment,

disengage

the

power

to

011

attachments

,

set

the

porking

brake

,

shut

off

the

eng

i

ne,

make

absolutely

sure

the

powered

attachments

and

all

moving

parts

have

completely

stopped,

remove

the

ignition

key,

d

is

connect

the

spark

plug

wire

and

keep

it

away

from

the

spark

plug

to

prevent

injury

or

accidental

starting.

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20. Do

not

run

the

engine

indoors

because

the

engine

exhaust

fumes

contain

carbon

monoxide

which

is a

tasteless,

odarless,

deadly

poison.

21

.

Never

operate

your

tractor

upon

a

terrace,

slope

or

incline

that

is

too

steep

to

preserve

good

stabi

Ii

ty

and

contro

lin

order

to

prevent

tipping

or

sideways

upsets.

Always

operate

a

tractor

up

and

down

such

an

incl

ine,

at

a

slow

speed,

do

not

operate

it

across.

Always

ex-

ercise

extreme

caution

when

changing

direction

on

inclines

.

Never

attempt

to

operate

your

tractor

on

steep

terraces,

slopes

or

inclines

with

more

than

a 15

degree

slope

.

n. Do

not

start

or

stop

suddenly

when

going

up or

down

a

terrace

slope

or

incline.

If

it

is

ne-

cess

ary

to

stop

your

tractor

upon

an

incl

ine,

do

so

firmly

to

prevent

the

tractor

from

picking

up

speed

during

declutching

and

before

reach

-

ing

the

brake

position.

00

not

shift

gears

while

going

up

or

down

inclines

.

Choose

a

gear

low

enough

to

negotiate

the

incline

without

stop-

ping

and

shifting

gears.

To

reduce

the

speed

of

the

tractor

on

an

i

ncline

move

throttle

lever

to

slow.

23 .

Never

attempt

to

operate

your

tractor

or

any

attachments

without

the

proper

shields,

guards,

plates

or

other

protective

devices

in p'

lace

and

fully

functioning.

24.

Before

and

while

attempting

to

back

up,

look

carefu

lIy

to

be

abso

lutely

sure

that

ch

i

Idren,

bystanders,

pets,

foreign

objects

or

obstacles

of

any

kind

are

not

beh

ind

you.

25 .

Never

allow

anyone

near

the

tractor

or

any

attachment

while

they

are

operating.

26.

Be

sure

to

exercise

special

care

when

operating

your

tractor

around

fixed

objects

in

order

to

prevent

the

tractor

or

any

attachment

from

striking

them

.

Never

deliberately

run

a

tractor

or

an

attachment

into

or

over

any

foreign

ob-

jects

.

27.

Use

care

when

pull ing

loads.

Use

only

approved

drawbar

hitch

points.

limit

loads

to

those

you

can

safely

control.

Do

not

turn

sharply.

Use

counterweight

or

wheel

weight(s)

when

suggested

in

the

attachment

Owners

Manual.

28

.

Never

shift

gears

to

reverse

your

direction

of

travel

until

the

tractor

comes

to

a

complete

stop.

29.

Always

stay

alert

to

avoid

holes

in

the

terrain

and

other

hidden

hazards.

T i

pping

or

sideways

upsets

can

happen

easily

in

holes

or

ditches.

Use

low

gear

on

unfamiliar

ground.

If

the

tractor

or

any

attachment

becomes

stuck

in

a

hole,

always

disengage

the

power

to

all

attachments

before

attempt

ing to

free

it.

30.

The

use

of

ony

precision

piece

of

power

equip-

ment

requires

your full

concentration

and

at-

tention

to

the

job

being

done

in

order

to

pre-

vent

i

njury

or

damage.

31.

Always

d

is

engage

the

power

to

all

attachments

when

not

actually

in

use

such

as

when

crossing

a

gravel

drive,

sidewalk

or

roadway

or

when

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safe

operation

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32. Watch

out

for

traffic

when

crossing

or

near

roadways.

MAINTENANCE

33.

Keep

all

nuts,

bolts

and

screws

tight

in

order

to

be

sure

that

the

tractor

and

any

attachment

is

in

safe

working

condition.

Be

sure

the

brake

and

all

powered

attachment

contro

Is

are

always

in

proper

adjustment

and

repair.

Check

the

attachment

and

engine

mounting

bolts

at

fre-

quent

interval

s for

proper

ti

ghtnes

s.

Before

performing

any

maintenance,

always

disengage

the

power

to

all

attachments,

set

the

parking

brake,

sh

ift

into

neutral,

shut

off

the

engine,

make

absolutely

sure

the

powered

attachment

and

all

moving

parts

have

compl

etely

stopped,

remove

the

ignition

key,

disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

from

the

spark

plug

and

keep

it

away

from

the

plug

to

prevent

injury

or

accidental

starting.

The

only

exception

to

this

rule

is

carburetor

ad

ju

stment

12

.

introduction

34.

Keep

the

engine

grass,

leaves

or

excessive

grease

as

these

accumulations

are

combustible

and

could

result

in a

fire.

Always

keep

your

tractor

and

all

attachments

in

good

operating

condition

and

make

sure

that

all

shields,

guards,

plates

and

other

protect

i

ve

devices

are

in

place.

Gi

ve

your

tractor

and

all

attachments

the

regular

maintenance

they

need

and

have

a

competent

serviceman

make

a

thorough

inspection

of

them

at

least

once

a

year.

35.

Do

not

store

your

tractor

for

prolonged

periods

(more

than

30

days)

with

gasoline

in

the

tank.

Do

not

store

}'our

tractor

or

a g

asol

ine

con-

tainer

inside

a

building

where

fumes

may

reach

an

open

flame

or

spark,

they

should

be

stored

in

a

cool,

dry

pla

.

ce.

Be

sure

to

let

the

engine

cool

before

storing

in

any

enclosure.

Always

use

an

approved

gasoline

container

for

storing

gaso

I

in

e

and

keep

your

tractor,

attachments

and

gasol

ine

container

in

locked

storage

to

prevent

ch

iIdren from

pi

aying

and

tampering

with

them.

This

tractor

has

been

designed,

engineered

and

manufactured

to

give

you

the

best

poss

i

ble

dependability

and

per-

formance.

Should you

experience

any

problem

you

cannot

easily

remedy,

pleasE1

contact

your

nearest

Sears,

Roebuck

or

Simpsons

Sears,

Ltd.

Store.

They

have

well

qualified,

competent

trained

technic

i

ans

and

the

proper

tools

to

service

or

repair

this

un

it

.

It

is

important

that

the

operator

ALWAYS

OBSERVE

THE

"RULES

FOR

SAFE

OPERATION"

as

well

as

other

instructio

.

ns

contained

in

this

Manual.

We

have

provided

this

Manual

to

help

you

operate

your

Tractor

with

utmost

efficiency.

We

urge you to

study

this

Manual

so

you

will

unde

rst

and

your

new

Tractor

thoroughly

before

operating

it.

We

suggest

that

you

take

care

of

your

Manual

so

that

it

will

be

available

for

future

reference

should

you

need

it.

table

of

contents

GUARANTEE

RULES

FOR

SAFE

OPERATION

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

REPAIR

PARTS

assembly instructions

1 - 3

3 - 5

5 - 7

8 -

14

15

-

33

A

letter

in

paranthesis

in

the

following

in

struct

i

ons

refers

to

an

arrow

in

the

adjo

ining

Figure

(illu

strat

i

on),

except

when

otherwise

stated.

When

R.H.

(

Right

Hand) or

L.H.

(Left

Hand)

is

used,

it

should

be

understood

to

mean

as

if

one

were

seated

on

the

Tractor

seat

facing

forward.

1.

Remove

battery.

Cut

banding

holding

Tractor

to

bottom

of

crate.

2. Your

Tractor

has

been

completely

assembled

at

the

factory

except,

to

fill,

charge

and

install

the

battery

.

The

battery

was

shipped

dry.

Instructions

are

given

on

page

4 for

filling,

charging

and

installation.

3. Your

Tractor

·was

lubricated

at

the

factory

however

, we

suggest

you

follow

the

Lube

Chart

on

page

10

before

operat

ion.

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4. Tires were over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce air pressure to 12 Ibs. in front tires and 6·lbs. in rear

tires. This will improve traction and give you the comfortable ride you will want.

5. A plastic bag of parts was shipped with your Tractor and should be opened at this time. It will contain the fol-

lowing items:

1 - Battery Clamp

2 Wing Nuts

2 - Battery Bolts

2 - Flat Washers

(These items hold battery in position on Tractor.

They ar«: used in steps 3 and 5, page 5).

fill and charge battery

CAUTION: DO NOT ASSEMBLE BATTERY TO

TRACTOR UNTIL BATTERY HAS BEEN FILL-

ED AND CHARGED.

FILL BATTERY AS

SHOWN

DO NOT

OVERFILL __

CORRECT LEVEL IS

BOTTOM OF

TUBES IN

CELLS.

1. Fill battery with el ectrol yte and charge battery

as outlined in instructions in battery container.

NOTE: After filling cells, let battery stand for

thirty (30) minutes. Recheck acid level, add more

electrolyte if necessary, then charge battery at

a rate not exceeding three (3) amperes for about

2Y2

hours. CORR ECT LEVEL IS BOTTOM OF

TUBES IN CELLS.

CUT-AWAY VIEW

OF BATTERY

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BATTERY

TUBE

ELECTROLYTE

2808R-l1.20. 72

FIG.

2

BATTERY

~CELL

2 - Hex Nuts

(They secure ground strap and positive cable

to battery. They are used in steps 6 and 7,

page 5}

2 - Ign ition Key s

(We suggest one key be removed from the wire

ring and kept in a safe place. Position the

second key in the Tractor ignition).

There will be an amount of electrolyte (acid) in

the container after battery is filled. This should

be disposed of and not u sed at a Iater date to

refill Tractoror any other battery. Using a common

5 gallon polyethylene garbage can or pail, fill

with a minimum of four inches of water. Avoid

spillage on person or clothing, add left over

electrolyte to water. Then sodium bicarbonate

(baking soda) shou Id be added and the mixture

stirred or agitated until the addition of bicar-

bonate no longer causes foaming. Agitate with a

wooden or plastic stake or stick only. It will

now be safe to dispose of this down a reguiar

sewage system. Since the product is well neu-

tralized, no criticism from authorities should

result,

It is preferable, where permissible, to burn the

empty acid pak to prevent possible further con-

tact with acid.

battery installation

FIG.3

2. To lift hood assembly (A), grasp each side of

hood at rear and pull outward and upward. lift

hood to its extreme forward position.

-4-

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FIG.4

3.

Assemble

clamp

(B), to

one

of

two

battery

bolts

(C).

Flat

washer

and wing

nut

above

clamp

as

shown.

Hook

the

bolt

into

rear

of

battery

support

(D).

Turn

clamp

to

the

side

as

shown to

allow

positioning

of

battery.

E F

FIG.5

4. Sl

ide

battery

into

position

as

shown,

with

ter-

minals

to

center

of

Tractor.

5. Hook

the

battery

bolt

(C)

into

the

front

of

the

battery

support

(D).

Assemble

clamp

(B),

to

bolt

(C), with

the

remaining

washer

and wing nut.

Tighten

both wing

nuts

securely.

6.

Connect

cable

and

cover

(E,

Fig's.

4 and

5),

to

plus

(+)

terminal.

Tighten

with

hex

nut

securely.

7.

Connect

ground

cable

(F,

Fig's.

4

and

5),

to

negative

(-)

terminal.

Tighten

with

hex

nut

se-

curely.

2S0SR-ll.20.72

- 5 -

seat

position

f--

FIG.6

1.

The

seat

(A), may

be

moved

rear

to

give

the

mo

st

comfortab

Ie and

safe

operat-

ing

position.

To

move

the

seat,

loosen

the

nut

(B),

beneath

the

seat

spring

(C).

Slide

the

seat

to

the

positi

"on

desired.

Tighten

nut

securely.

Make

sure

that

the

seat

spring

(C),

has

not

twi

sted

out

of

al ignment with

the

seat

plate

(D).

instructions

before

operating

controls

The

following

controls

are

used

to

operate

the

Trac-

tor:

1.

Clutch

and

brake

foot

pedal

is

located

on

the

left

side

foot

rest.

The

foot

pedal

operates

a

combination

brake

and

drive

clutch.

There

are

three

positions

of

operation

on

the

foot

pedal.

a.

The

clutch

is

in DRIVE

position

when

the

pedal

is

all

the

way

out

(when

the

foot

is

removed from

the

pedal).

'-

b.

The

clutch

is

in

NEUTRAL

when

the

pedal

is

depressed

half

way

or

more.

c.

The

BRAKE

is

on when

the

pedal

is

de-

pressed

all

the

way forward.

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2. The

transaxle

(transmiss

ion)

gear

shift

lever

(A), is

located

at

front,

center

of

seat.

a.

The

gear

shift

l

ever

selects

the

FORWARD,

NE

UTRAL and

REVERSE

gears.

3.

To

engage

parking

brake,

pull park

brake

lever

(B), to r

ear

(lock)

pos

ition.

To

release

pa

rking

brake,

push

lever

(B), forward.

E

FIG.9

4.

The

high-low

range

shift

l

ever

!C),

is

l

oca

t

ed

on

R.H.

side

of c

hassis,

just

forward

of

R.H.

rear

fender.

The

high-low

range

lever

has

3

positions,

up for high-

range,

center

for

neutr

al and down for

low-range.

There

are 2

neutral

positions

in

transmission,

one

on

the

gear

shif

t l

ever

(D), and

one

on

the

high-low

r

ange

lever

(C). Both i

evers

must

be

engaged

for

Tractor

to

oper

at

e.

Place

both

levers

in

neutral

for

pushing

of

Tractor

or

when

Tractor

is

being

towed.

Refer

to

"Tow

ing

Tr

actor",

page

7.

2808R-11.20.72

- 6 -

fuel

and

lubricant

FUEL

TANK

OIL

FILLER

CAP

AND

DIPSTICK

~

I

~

FIG.

10

1. Rai

se

hood.

/

2•. Engi

ne

crankcase

is

shirped

with

oil

ready

for

use

. However,

check

oi

leve

l before

starting

.

If

necessary,

add

oil

to

bring

oil

ie

vel

up to full

mark on

the

dipstick.

Dip

st

ick

must

be

screwed

in

tight

for

checking

oil

level,

and

tractor

should

be

level.

N

OTE:

Do

not

fill

ab

ove

full mark on

dipstick

. Use

Allstat

e S.A.E. 30

oil

or

eq

uiva

le

nt

for summ

er

us

e.

For

winter

use,

below

32

0,

us

e

All

sta

te

Mu

!ti-grade 0 iI

S.A

.E. 10W-30, 10W-40

or

equiva

lent.

No

thi

ng should

be

added

to

th

e

re

commended o

il.

Ma

ke

sure

the

oil

used

is

a

high

qua

liry

dete

ra

ent

oil

class

ified

"for

servi

ce

MS,

SD, SC or

SE~

Because

of

recent

changes

in

the

cl

as

sific ations, t

he

oil

conta

iner

may show

one

or a

combination

of

these

recommended

classifications.

Fo

r

extreme

co

id,

below

0°

F.

,

use

S.A.E. SW-20.

3.

Fill

fuel

tank

with q

good

g

rad

e

of

fresh,

CLEAN,

regula

r

gasoline.

Wipe off

all

spilled

fuel and

oil.

operating

instructions

how

to

start

and

stop

1.

Check

to

see

that

gasol

ine

·

shu

t-off

valve

(A),

is

turned

a

ll

the

way

open

-

counter-clockwise.

NOTE: Turn by

hand

only

.

Close

shut-off

valve

after

each

days

use.

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IiiiI

FIG.

12

2.

Pullout

choke

control

(B), to full

choke

position

to

start

in

cold

weather.

3.

Advance

throttle

control

lever

(C),

to

about

Y2

throttle.

4.

This

Tractor

is

equipped

with

two

safety

switch-

es.

One

switch

is

located

on

the

gear

shift

lever

(0,

Fig.

9,

at

point

E).

The

other

switch

is

located

on

attachment

clutch

lever

(F,

Fig.

18).

The

gear

shift

lever

must

be

in

neutral

(center

position).

The

attachment

clutch

lever

must

also

be

in

disengaged

(out),

position

for

engine

to

start.

Turn

key

(F),

in

ignition-starter

switch

clockwise

to

engage

starter.

When

engine

starts,

release

key.

After

engine

starts,

push

in

choke

control

(B),

as

engine

warms

up.

Let

engine

warm

up

before

applying

load.

CAUTION:

Do

not

run

starter

continuously

for more

than

30

seconds

at

a

time.

If

after

several

attempts,

engine

does

not

start,

move

throttle

control

(C),

to

fast

position.

Wait two

minutes

and

try

again

.

NOTE:

If

attachment

clutch

lever

(F,

Fig

. 18),

inter-

feres

with

attachment

to

be

used,

remove

handle.

CAUT ION:

First

move

handle

to

"OUT"

position,

then

remove

nut

and

handle.

Save

for

use

with

at-

tachment

for

which

it

is

required.

5.

To

stop

engine,

turn

ignition

key

(F),

in

a

counter-

clockwise

direction

to

OFF

position.

Key

should

be

removed

to

prevent

,

unauthorized

operation.

safe

operating

c

B

1.

Try

your

Tractor

in a

large,

open

space.

Learn

to

start,

stop

and

reverse.

2.

Start

the

engine

and

put

the

throttle

lever

at

about

1/3

throttle.

Push

down

on foot

pedal,

move

gear

shift

lever

and

range

shift

lever

to

speed

desired.

Release

foot

pedal

slowly,

and

Tractor

will

start

to

move.

After

foot

pedal

is

fully

released

(clutch

engaged),

move

throttle

lever

to

fast

position.

If

ground

travel

is

too

fast,

reduce

throttle

lever

to

about

Y2

throttle,

depress

foot

pedal

and

shift

to

a

s lower

ground

trave

I

speed

.

Always

sel

ect

a

ground

travel

speed

that

will

suit

attachment

be

ing

used

and

not

overload

the

eng

i

ne.

3.

Do

not

shift

gears

while

Tractor

is

moving.

2808R-18

.12.

72

- 7 -

4.

To

stop

Tractor,

push

foot

pedal

all

the

way

down

and

reduce

throttle

lever

to

about

Y2

throttle.

Dis-

engage

power

to

attachment.

Move

gear

shift

lever

to

neutral,

set

parking

brake

lock

and

release

foot

pedal.

Always

check

to

make

sure

brake

lock

will

hold

Tractor

secure.

Shut-off

and

remove

key from

switch.

This

will

prevent

unauthorized

operation.

Keep

key

in a

safe

place

out

of

reach

of

chi Idren.

Never

leave

engine

running

with

Tractor

unattend-

ed.

5. Do

not

operate

the

Tractor

in high

gear

going

down

hill.

Do

not

turn

sharp

corners

wh

iIe

going down hi

ll.

If

it

is

necessary

to

stop

Tractor

while

going

down

hill,

do

so

quickly

to

prevent

Tractor

from

picking

up

speed

during

the

declutching

to

brake

position.

NOTE:

The

engine

produces

considerable

brak-

ing

action

when

throttled

back

to

idling

speed

without

decl

utch

ing.

Th

is

procedure

is

re-

commended

before

applying

brake.

DO

NOT

OPERATE

TRACTOR

ACROSS

SLOPES.

DO

NOT

OPERATE

TRACTOR

UP

OR

DOWN

SLOPES

WITH

MORE THAN A 15

DEGREE

SLOPE.

6.

Do

not

sh ift

gears

while

going

up

steep

hills.

Choose

a low

enough

gear

to

climb

hill

without

stopping

and

shifting

gears.

If

it

is

necessary

to

stop

while

going

up

hill,

do

so

quickly

to

prevent

Tractor

ro

II

ing

bac

kward.

Before

start-

ing

Tractor

in motion

going

uphill,

use

one

of

the

lowest

gears.

Reduce

engine

speed

and

en-

gage

clut

ch

gradual

ly

to

prevent

Tractor

from

I. . "

rearing

up .

7.

Up

sets

can

happen

easi

Iy

in

ditches.

Stay

alert

for

holes

or

other

yard

hazards.

8.

If

tractor

becomes

mired in a

hole,

try

to

back

out

ra

(ler

than

driving

forward.

towing

tractor

1.

Place

gear

shift

lever

and

range

shift

lever

in

neutral

position.

Tractor

can

then

be

towed

at

a

reasonable

safe

speed

not

faster

than

6

miles

per hour.

pulley

grooves

to

use

for

your

various

attachments

.

engine

l

:NGINE

MAIN

DRIVE

BEL

T

TO

TRANSMISSION

SICKLE

BAR

MOWER

ROTARY

MOWER

ROTARY

SNOWPLOW

ALTERNATOR

SHREDDER---

....

FIG.

13

ENGINE

PULLEY

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maintenance

instructions

air

cleaner

WING

NUT

Your

engine

is

equ

"ipped with a

dual

type

air

cleaner.

A dry

type

inner

element

and

an

outer

foam

filter

pre-cleaner.

The

outer

foam

filter

should

be

periodi-

cally

removed

and

cleaned

(

at

least

every

25

hours

of

ope

r

ation

and

more

frequently

under

extremely

dusty

co

n

ditions),

to

maintain

maximum

engine

performance.

1.

Remove

outer

foam

fi

lter

(no

disassembly

necessary

),

and

wash

in

wat

er

and de-

tergent.

2.

Remove

excess

water

by

squeezing

as

a

sponge

and

allow

to

dry

thorough

Iy. FIG.

15

3.

Coat

foam

filter

with

three

(3)

tablespoons

of

S.A.E.

No. 30

engine

oil.

Knead

int

o foam fil

ter

to

spread.

Wring

excess

oil

from foam

filter.

4.

Re-install

foam

filter.

Under

extremely

dusty

condi

tion

s or if

engine

runs

errat

ic

after

compl

eting

above

procedures,

the

inner

element

must

be

replaced.

1.

Remove

wing

nut

and

cover.

2.

Separate

inner

ele-

ment

from

outer

foam

filter

pre-cleaner.

3.

Replace

inner

ele-

ment.

4.

Re-assemble.

It

is

recommended

that

the

inner

element

be

replaced

yearly.

FIG.

16

NEVER

RUN

YOUR

ENGINE

WITHOUT

AIR

CLEANER

COMPLETELY

ASSEMBLED

AND

IN

PLACE

ON

THE

ENGINE.

2S0SR-ll.20.72

- S -

NOT E: Your

eng

ine

carburetor

breathes

through

the

air

cleaner.

Your

engine

with

a

dirty

air

cleaner

will

have

a

very

difficult

time

try

ing

to

do

the

same

job

as

an

engine

with a

clean

one.

If your

air

cleaner

is

only

50%

efficient,

it

will

reduce

the

efficiency

of

the

engine

by

at

least

1/3

of

its

horsepower

rating.

A

dirty

air

cleaner

will

cause

a

premature

bui Idup

of

carbon

in

the

exhaust

and

cylinder

area.

There

will

also

be

a

noticeable

loss

of

power.

The

spark

plug

will

also

foul

prematurely.

It

also

raises

the

operating

temperature

of

the

eng

ine

and you

can

expect

higher

maintenance

costs

and a

shorter

en-

gine

life.

THE

NUMBER ONE

STEP

OF

YOUR

MAINTENANCE PROGRAM SHOULD

BE:

KEEP

THE

AIR

CLEANER

CLEAN.

TH

IS

TRACTOR

HAS

AN

AIR

COOLED

EN-

GINE.

AIR

MUST

BE

ABLE

TO

CIRCULATE

FREELY

AROUND

THE

ENGINE,

THROUGH

THE

STARTER

SCREEN

AND

AIR

CLEANER,

AND

OVER

THE

F

INS

OF

THE

CYLINDER

BLOC

K.

KEEP

THESE

AREAS

FREE

OF

AC-

CUMULATED

DIRT

AND

TRASH

OR

THE

EN-

GINE

WILL

OVERHEAT

AND

RESULT

IN

DAMAGE

TO

MOVING

PARTS.

starter

e

air

screen

FIG.

17

The

starter

screen

guard

(A), and

the

starter

ro-

tating

screen

(located

directly

behind

the

starter

screen

guard),

a

re

designed

to

keep

grass,

chaff

and

leaves

from

en

ter

ing

the

cooling

system.

They

must

be

cleaned

periodically.

The

cleaning

of

the

screens

will vary

with

the

conditions

in

which

the

Tractor

is

used.

They

should

not

be

allowed

to

become

dirty

.

This

would

interfere

with

the

cooling

of

the

engine

. Remove

the

screen

guard

(A),

clean

it and

the

starter

rotating

screen

regularly.

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engine

lubrication

STOP

ENGINE

AND

WAIT

SEVERAL

MINUTES

BEFORE

CHECKING

OIL LEVEL.

BE

SURE

TRACTOR

IS

ON

LEVEL

GROUND

AND

ENGINE

IS

STOPPED

BEFORE

CHECK-

ING

OIL LEVEL.

OIL

FILL

PLUG

f\

FIG.

18

1.

Change

oil

in

crankcase

after

FIRST

2 HOURS of

operation.

Engine

should

be

wa

rm

whe

n

oil

is

changed.

2.

To

drain

oil,

unscr

ew

oil

drain

plug

at

lo

wer

R.

H.

side

of

engine

.

Catch

oil

in

suitable

container.

3.

Refill

engine

crankcase

with

oil

as

instructed

unde

r

"Fuel

and

Lubr

icant",

page

6.

Capac

ity

3

pints.

Chec

k oil

level

after

each

S

hours

of

operation

and

add

oil,

if

necessary,

to

bring

to

correct

level

on

dipstick.

4.

After

first

oil

change,

oil

should

be

changed

after

each

25

hours

of

operation.

In

extremely

dirty

or

dusty

conditions,

change

oil

every

15

hours

of

operation.

NOTE:

THE

BEST

TIME

TO

DRAIN

OIL

IS

AT

THE

END

OF

A

DAY'S

OPERATION

AT

WHICH

TIME

THE

OIL

IS

HOT

AND

ALL

DIRT

AND

FOREIGN

MATERIAL

IS

SUSPENDED

IN

THE

OIL.

IMPORTANT:

BE

EXTREMELY CAREFUL

TO

PREVENT

DIRT

OR

FOREIGN

PARTICLES

FROM

ENTERING

THE

ENGINE

CRANKCASE

OR

TRANSMISSION

WHEN

CHECKING

OIL

LEVEL

OR

CHANGING

OIL.

2S0SR-11.20.72

- 9 -

transaxle

(transmission)

lubrication

FIG.

19

Rear

wheel

is

removed

for ill

us

trating.

1.

Check

oil

in

transaxle

every

50

hours

of

operation.

To

check

oil

level,

remove

filler

plug

from

tranS-

axle

.

Oil

level

should

be

even

with

this

plug.

2.

Chang

e

oil

in

transaxle

after

500

hours

of

op-

eration.

To

drain,

remove

drain

plug

and

catch

oil

in

suitable

conta

i

ner

.

3.

To

fill

transaxle,

use

5

qts.

of

Allstate

S.A.E.

30

motor

oil

for

service

MM

or

MS

or

equivalent.

Fill

through

filler

plug

as

shown.

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BEFORE

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