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MODEL NO.
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GARDEN TRACTOR
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Read Rules for
Safe Operation ' • Operating
·and Instructions • Maintenance
,.Carefu lIy • Repair Parts
If the tractor is used for commercial or rental purposes, this guarantee appl ies for thirty
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IMPORTANT
rules for safe operation
TRAINING
1. Read the Owners Manual carefully and fully pieces of equipment, not playthings, therefore
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familiarize yourself with the controls and
proper use of your tractor as well as any at- 7.
extreme caution must be exercised at all times.
Never attempt to operate a damaged tractor or
I tachment. Be prepared to stop the engine and
powered attachment(s) on a second's notice.
attachment, always repair any damage before
attempting to start or operate your tractor or
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Only persons well acquainted with these Rules
for Safe Operation should be allowed to use 8.
attachment.
Never CTTempt to carry any passengers, their
your tractor. } safety as well as your safety will be endangered.
2. Do not allow children or young teenagers to 9. Before attempting to start the engine of your
start or operate your tractor. ;/iJtt tractor make sure the'- gear shift lever is in
3. Do not allow anyone in the area whil8!1 op- neutral and the power to all attachments is
erating your tractor. Keep the children and disengaged, then firmly apply the foot brakl!
pets in the back yard while usin9 it in the and be sure to release the parking brake. The
front yard. Keep a wary eye out for children parking brake must always be disengaged when
or passers-by. Oi sengage the power to all you put the tractor in motion. If th" tractor is
attachments and stop the engine while they operated with the parking brake engaged serious
are in the vicinity of your tractor. Children, damage may result.
particularly, could get in the way of and in- 10. Each time before leaving the operator's seat,
lured by the tractor or an attachment. be absolutely sure the power to all attachments
is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged,
PREPARATION the gear shift lever is in neutral, the engine
is shut off, the attachments and all moving
4. Do not operate the tractor when barefoot or parts have completely stopped and the i gn it ion
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial key is removed. Never leave the operator's
footwear, preferably steel-toed shoes. Also, seat with the engine or any powered attachment
do not wear loose fitting clothing that could running. Always get on or off your tractor from
3et caught in moving parts. the operator's left-hand side.
5. Check your fuel supply before each use. Never 1L Always operate your tractor In daylight; dusk
remove the gas cap or fill the gasoline tank or dark - use your lights.
when the engine is running or while it is hot. 12. Operate your tractor at safe speeds on wet or
When filling the fuel tank, leave space for slippery surfaces, where traction is unsure.
Never at a speed which could cause a skid.
expan sion, do not fi II it to the brim and keep
in mind that the heat of the sun can cau~e the OPERATION
gasoline to expand. Wipe off any spilled gas- 13. Do not atten,,)t to change the governor setting
oline before starting the engine. Rememl;."",,' or overspeed the engine. The governor controls
gasoline is highly flammable and must always the engine speed and protects the engine from
be handled with extreme care. :lamaging, excessive speeds. Excessive engine
6. A tractor and all attachments are precision speeds are dangerous.
- 1 _ 14. When startinse',Q~r engine on tractors equipped
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ng up 0 .. down inclines. Choose a gear low
rules for safe operation (cont.) ugh to negotiate the incline without stop"
with a pu II starter, stand firm and make sure ping and shifting gears. To reduce the speed of
your feet are well away from a II powered at- the tractor on an incline move throttle lever to
tachments. slow.
15. Never place your hands or feet in or under any 23. Never attempt to operate your tractor or any
powered attachment or near any moving ports
wh i Ie the tractor or any powered attachment attachments without the proper shields, guards,
plates or other protective devices in place and
is runn in~.
16. Always disengage the power to all attachments, fully functioning.
set the parking broke, shift into neutral, shut 24. Before and while attempting to bock up, look
off the engine, make absolutely sure any power- carefully to be absolutely sure that children,
ed attachment and all moving ports have com- bystanders, pets, foreign objects or obstacles
pletely stopped and remove the ignition key of any kind are not beh ind you.
each time you dismount your tractor, even for 25. Never allow anyone near the tractor or any
a second. Children, yourself, other persons or attachment while they are operating.
pets may be endangered. 26. Be sure to exercise special care when operating
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17. If your tractor or any attachment should inad- your tractor around fixed objects in order to
vertently strike a foreign object, immediately
prevent the tractor or any attachment from
disengage the power to the attachment, set the
striking them. Never deliberately run a tractor
parking broke, shift into neutral, shut off the
engine, make absolutely sure any powered or an attachment into or over any foreign ob-
attachment and all moving parts have com- jects.
pletely stopped, remove the ignition key, dis- 27. Use care when pulling loads. Use only approved
connect the spark plug wire from the spark drawbar hitch points. limit loads to those you
plug and keep the wire oway from the plug to can safely control. Do not turn sharply. Use
prevent injury or accidental starting, then counterweight or wheel weight(s) when suggested
thoroughly, inspect the tractor or attachment in the attachment Owners Manua I.
for any damage. Such domage must be repaired
28. Never shift gears to reverse your direction of
before restarting and operating the tractor or
ott ac h me nt . travel until the tractor comes to a complete stop.
18. If the tractor or any powered attachment shou Id 29. Always stay alert to avoid holes in the terrain
start to vibrate abnormally, place the control and other hidden hazards. Tipping or sideways
lever for powered attachments in the disengaged upsets can happen easily in holes or ditches.
pos ition, set the parking brake, shift into Use low gear on unfamiliar ground. If the tractor
neutral, shut off the engine, make absolutely or any attachment becomes stuck in a hole
sure the powered attachment and all moving always disengage the power to all attachment~
parts have completely stopped, remove the before attempting to free it.
ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire 30. The use of any precision piece of power equip-
from the spark plug and keep it away from the ment requires your full concentration and at-
plug to prevent injury or occidental starting, tent ion to the job be ing done in order to pre-
then check immediately for the cause of this vent injury or damage.
vibration as vibration is generally a warning 31. Always disengage the power to all attachments
of trouble. when not actually in use sltch as when crossing
19. Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing or in- a grovel drive, sidewalk or roadway or when
specting your tractor or any powered attach- tran sport ing the tractor.
ment, disengage the power to all attachments, 32. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
set the parking brake, shut off the engine, make roadways.
absolutely sure the powered attachments and
all moving parts have completely stopped,
MAINTENANCE
remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark 33. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight in order
plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to be sure that the tractor and any attachment
to prevent injury or occidental starting. is in safe working condition. Be sure the brake
20. Do not run the engine indoors because the and all powered attachment controls are always
engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide in proper adjustment and repair. Check the
which is a tasteless, odorless, deadly poison. attachment and engine mounting bolts at fre-
21. Never operate your tractor upon a terrace, quent interval s for proper tightness. Before
slope or incline that is too steep to preserve performing any maintenance, always disengage
good stability and control in order to prevent the power to all attachments, set the parking
tipping or sideways upsets. Always operate a brake, shift into neutral, shut off the engine,
tractor up and down such an incline, at a slow make absolutely sure the powered attachment
speed, do not operate it across. Always ex- and all moving parts have completely stopped,
remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark
ercise extreme caution when changing direction
plug wire from the spark plug and keep it away
on inc Iines. Never attempt to operate your
tractor on steep terraces, slopes or inclines from the plug to prevent injury or accidental
with more than a 15 degree slope. starting. The only exception to this rule is
carburetor adjustment, page 12.
22. Do not start or stop suddenly when going up or
34. Keep the engine free from accumulations of
down a terrace slope or incline. If it is ne-
grass, leaves or excessive grease as these
cess ary to stop your tractor upon an inc line, accumulations are combustible and could result
do so firmly to prevent the tractor from picking
in a fire. Always keep your tractor and all
up speed during declutching and before reach-
attachments in good operating condition and
ing the broke position. Do not shift gears while make sure that all shields, guards, plates and
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other protective devices are in place. Give an open flame or spark, they should be stored
your tractor and all attachments the regular in a cool, dry place. Be sure to let the engine
maintenance they need and have a competent cool before storing in any enclosure. Always
serviceman make a thorough inspection of them use an approved gasoline container for storing
at least once a year. gasol ine and keep your tractor, attachments
35. Do not store your tractor for prolonged periods and gasoline container in locked storage to
(more than 30 days) with gasoline in the tank. prevent children from playing and tampering
Do not store your tractor or a g asol ine con- with them.
tainer inside a building where fumes may reach
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This tractor has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and per-
formance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co, or
Simpsons Sears, Ltd. Store. They have well qualified, competent trained technicians and the proper tools to service
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 ·7
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 8 • 14
REPAIR PARTS 15 - 33
assembly instructions
A letter in paranthesis in the following instructions refers to an arrow in the adjoining Figure (illustration), 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.
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now be safe to dispose of this down a regular
fill and charge battery sewage system. Since the product is well neu-
CAUTION: DO NOT ASSEMBLE BATTERY TO tralized, no criticism from authorities should
result.
TRACTOR UNTIL BATTERY HAS BEEN FILL- It is preferable, where permissible, to burn the
ED AND CHARGED. empty acid pack to prevent possible further con-
tact with acid.
FILL BATTERY AS SHOWN DO NOT
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IN CELLS. - OVER FILLING WILL RESULT
IN WIRE OR PAINT DAMAGE ON TRACTOR.
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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 I ater date to
refill Tr()ctoror any other battery. Using a common
5 gallon polyethylene garbage can or pail, fill
with a minimum of four inches of water. Avoid FIG.3
spillage on person or clothing, add left over
electrolyte to water. Then sod i um b-i carbonate 1. To lift hood assembly (A), grasp each side of
(baking soda) shou Id be added and the mixture hood at rear and pull outword and upward. Lift
stirred or agitated until the addition of bicar. hood to its extreme forward position.
bonate no longer causes foaming. Agitate with a
wooden or plastic stake or stick only. It will 2. Remove tape holding plastic tray (B) in tractor.
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FIG.5
4. Place battery (C) In piastic tray (B) with battery
termina Is to rear af tractar as shawn.
5. Assemble battery clamp (D~ to one,of the two (2)
battery bolts (E) with a 5;16 x 3.4 flat washer,
and wing nut above clamp as shown. Hook lower FIG.7
end of battery bolt in slot in side of battery sup-
The following controls are used to operate the Trac-
port a s shown. Place c lamp across top of battery,
and secure other battery bolt to battery support tor:
and clamp with other flat washer, and wing nut. 1. Clutch and brake foot pedal is located on the
Tighten winq nuts securely. left side foot rest. The foot pedal operates a
6. Connect cable and cover (F) Fig. 5 to plus (+) combination brake and drive clutch. There are
term i na I battery. Secure with 14 hex nut found three positions of operation on the foot pedal.
in plastic bag. Tighten nut securely. a. The clutch is in DRIVE position when the
7. Connect ground cable (G) (Fig. 5) to negative pedal is all the way out (when the foot is
(--) terminal of battery. Secure with other 14 hex removed from the pedal).
nut found in plastic bag. Tighten hex nut securely. 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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FIG. 10
1. Rai se hood.
2. Engine crankcase is shipped with oil ready for
use. However, check oil level before starting.
2. The transaxle (transmission) gear shift lever If necessary, add oi I to bring oil level up to full
(A), is located at front, center of seat. mark on the dipstick. Dipstick must be pushed
a. The gear shift lever selects the FORWARD, down tight for checking oil level, and tractor
NE UTRAL and REVERSE gears. should be level. NOTE: Do not fitl above full
3. To engage parking brake, pull park brake lever mark on dipstick. Use Allstate S.A.E. 30 oil or
(B), to rear (lock) position. To release parking equivalent for summer use. For winter use, below
320 , use Allstate Multi-grade oil S.A.E. 5W-30,
brake, push lever (B), forward.
lOW or equivalent. Nothing should be added to the
recommended oil. Make sure the oil used is a
high quality detergent oil classified "for service
MS, SO, SC or SE. Because of recent changes in
the classifications, the oi I container may show
one or a combination of these recommended class-
ifications. CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase.
Do not use service DS oi I. Do not mix brands nor
grades of motor oi I.
3. Fill fuel tank with a good grade of fresh, CLEAN,
regular gasoline. Wipe off all spilled fuel and oil.
NOTE: Gas tank is located under tractor seat. Tilt
seat forward, so fuel can be added to gas tank.
Refer to Page 5 Fig. 6,
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how to start and stop
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4. The high-low range shift lever (C), is located on c
R.H. side of chassis, just forward of rear fender.
The high-low range lever has 3 positions, up for
high-range, center for neutral and down for low- B
range. There are 2 neutral positions in trans-
mi ssion, one on the gear shift lever (D), and
one on the high-low range lever (C). Both levers
mus t be engaged for Tractor to operate. P Iace
both levers in neutral for pushing of Tractor or
when Tractor is being towed. Refer to "Towing
Tractor", page 7.
FIG. 11
1. Pullout choke control (8), to fuil choke position
to start in co Id weather .
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2 . Ad va nc e throttle c ont rol lever (C ), to about )'2 5 . Do not operate the Tractor in high gear going
thr o ttle , down hill. Do not turn sharp corners while
3. Th is Tractor is equipped w ith two safety switch- going down hill. If it is necessary to stop
es . One s witch is located on the gear shift lever Tractor while going down hill, do so quickly to
(D, F ig. 9, Page 6, at floint E ). The other switch prevent Tractor from picking up speed during the
is loc a ted on attachment clutch lever (C, Fig. 3, declutching to brake pos ition.
Page 4) . The gear shift lever must be in neutral NOTE: The engine produces considerable brak-
(cent e r po s ition ). The attachment clutch le ver ing action when throttled back to idling speed
must also be in disengaged (out ), position for without declutching . This procedure is re-
eng ine to start. Turn key ( F, Fig . II, Page 6), commended before applying brake.
in ign ition-starter switch clockw i se to engage DO NOT OPERATE TRACTOR ACROSS SLOPES.
starter . When engine starts, release key. After DO NOT OPERATE TRACTOR UP OR DOWN
engine starts, push in choke control as engine SLOPES WITH MORE THAN A 15 DEGREE SLOPE.
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warm s up. Let engine warm up before apply ing 6 . Dc not shift gears while going up steep hills.
load. CAUTION: Do not run starter continuously Choose a low enough gear to climb hill without
for more than 30 seconds at a time. If after stopping and shifting gears. If it is necessary
sev eral attempts, eng ine does not start, move to stop while going up hill, do so quickly to
throttle control (C) , to fast position. Wait two prevent Tractor roll i ng bac k ward. Before start-
minutes and try aga in. ing Tractor in motion going uphill, use one of
NOTE: If attachment clutch le ver interferes with the lowest gears. Reduce engine speed and en-
gage clutch gradually to pre vent Tractor from
attachment to be used, remove handle. ., . ,.
rearing up .
CAUTION: First mo ve handle to "OUT" positi o n ,
then remove nut and handle. Save for use with at- 7. Upsets can happen easi Iy in ditches. Stay alert
tachment for which it is required. for holes or other yard hazards.
4. To stop engine, turn ignition key in a counter-
8. If tractor becomes mired in a hole , try to back out
cloc kwise direction to OFF position. Key should
be remo ved to pre vent unauthorized operation . rather than dri v ing forward .
towing tractor
1. Place gear shift lever and range shift lever in
neutral posit ion. Tractor can then be towed at
safe operating a reasonable safe speed not faster than 6 miles
per hour .
1. Try your Tractor in a large, open space. Learn
to start, stop and reverse.
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engine pulley grooves
2. Start the engine and put the throttle lever at
about 1/ 3 throttle. Push down on foot pedal,
to use for your various
move gear sh ift lever and range sh ift lever to attachments
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 pos ition. If ground travel is too
fast, reduce throttle lever to about Y2 throttle or
depress foot pedal and shift to a slower ground
travel speed. Always select a ground travel
speed that will suit attachment be ing used and ENGINE
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not overload the eng ine. PULLEY
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down and reduce throttle lev er to about Y2 throttle .
Dise ngage power to attachment. Mo v e gear shift
lever to neutral, set parking brake lock and re-
lease foot pedal. Always check to make sure COMPO ST MILL
brake lock will hold Tractor secure . Shut-off and MAIN DRIVE BEL T ROTARY SWEEPER
TO TRANSMISSION POWER SPRAYER
remo ve key fr om switch. This will prevent un-
SICKLE BAR MOWER
author ized operation. Keep key in a safe pla c e
ROTARY MOWER
out of reach of chi Idren. Ne ver lea ve eng ine ROTAR Y SNOWPLOW
ALTERNATOR
running w ith Tractor unattended . SHREDDER---..J
FIG. 12
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maintenance CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH
THE AIR CLEANER REMOVED. DIRT WILL
instructions ENTER THE ENGINE AND SCORE THE CY·
LlNDERS.
air cleaner
CAUTION: If air cleaner becomes too dirty, engine
will not receive sufficient air to run properly. Symp- cooling system
toms. Loss of power, flooding, hard to start and over-
heating. 'I:rV-' WING NUT
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POLYURETHANE
PRE-CLEANER
HOSE
FIG. 14
To clean pre-cleaner wash in water and detergent
referring to Figure 14. Remove excess water by
squeezing like a sponge and allow to dry tho-
roughly. Distribute three tablespoons of SAE 30
eng ine 0 i I even Iy around the pre-c leaner. Knead
into and wring excess oi I from pre-cleaner.
2. Depending on conditions in which the tractor is
operating, the inner paper element should be re-
placed whenever it becomes excessively dirty.
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engine lubrication transaxle (transmission)
STOP ENGINE AND WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES lubrication
BEFORE CHECKING OIL LEVEL.
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FIG. 17
Rear wheel is removed for ill ustrating.
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1. Change oil in crankcase after FIRST 2 HOURS of BEFORE
operation. Engine should be warm when oil is
changed. B.ACKING __ -
2. To drain oil, unscrew oil drain plug at lower R. H.
side of engine. Catch oil in suitable container.
3. Refill engine crankcase with oil as instructed
under "Fuel and Lubricant", page 6. Capacity
4 pints. Check oil level after each 8 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 oi I 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.
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There are only 6 grease fittings on your tractor. Give each grease fitting 2 shots of grease every 5 hours of operation.
Use high performance extreme pressure lubricating grease Amdex No.1. This may be obtained by ordering part number
2557R from your local Sears store or Catalog outlet.
A - Front Wheels (2 fittings, both sides)
B - Front Spindles (2 fittings, both sides)
C - Steering Bell Crank
D - Steering Gear Sector and Arm
E - Check oil in engine crankcase at least every 8 hours of operation. Change oil every 25 hours of normal operation.
In extremely dirty or dusty conditions, change oil every 15 hours of operation.
F - Check oil in transaxle (transmission) every 50 hours of operation. Change oil in transaxle every 500 hours of op-
eration.
Apply se v eral drops of oil to all pivot points every 5 hours of operation.
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transaxle (transmission) drive belt adiustment
A new belt will stretch after the first few hours of operation, then after initial stretch, ad1ustment IS seldom neces-
sary.
IDLER PULLEY
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1. Loosen bolt in flat idler and frome, and push idler and bolt down in slot 01 frame until center of idlerpulleyon
idler bracket (just back of engine), is7h inches above frame as shown. Tighten bolt in flat idler and frame securely.
NOTE: Foot pedal should be in vertical or just back of vertical position with clutch engaged. New belts will
stretch after a few hours of operation, then after initial stretch, adjustment is seldom necessary. Adjust
belt <lIter first 10 hours of operotion.
brake adiustment
/ ' DRIVE BELT
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IDLER PULLEy---~_~RAKE ~
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PARKING LOCK
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FOOT PEDAL
FIG. 20
To adjust brake, loosen nut back of turnbuckle and turn turnbuckle (clockwise when standing in front of tractor), one
turn at a time until foot pedal has about 4 inches 01 travel from clutch engaged to lull brake position, or center of
idier is about 5 3/8 inches above frame as shown.
Tab on idler bracket will deflect belt slightly. Tighten jam nut against turnbuckle to lock turnbuckle in position. Keep
brake properly adjusted especially in hilly
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CAUT ION: WHEN FOLLOWING STEPS 1 THRU
5 BELOW, USE EXTREME CARE TO AVOID
CONTACT WITH MUFFLER, HEAT SHIELD
OR MOVING PARTS TO PREVENT INJURY.
ALSO, BELT GUARD MUST BE IN PLACE.
MAIN FUEL AND IDLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT
MAIN FUEL
LOW SPEED SET (HIGH SPEED) SPARK PLUG GAP
ON GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENT 0.025" GASOLINE
LlNKAGE- SMALL
GAP HERE AT NO
LOAD
FIG. 23
SPARK PLUGS: Check, clean and reset spark plugs
every 100 operating hours. Replace spark plugs that
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INITIAL ADJUSTMENT:
The carburetor has a main fuel valve adiusting screw
and an idle valve adjusting screw. (Fig. 21). A low
speed adjustment screw is shown in (Fig. 22).
1. Turn main fuel valve clockwise until it just BREAKER POINTS: Check, clean and reset breaker
closes. points every 200 operating hours. Replace points if
CAUTION: Valves may be damaged by turning then they are pitted or burned. Set point gap to .025 cold
in too far. when fu Ily open.
2. Now open main fuel valve 1 turn counterclockwise.
3. Close idle valve in same manner and open it
tire s
air pressure in
5/8 turn (counterclockwise).
4. Thi s initial adjustment wi II permit engine to start
and warm up prior to final adjustment.
FINAL ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn main fuel valve in until engine misses (lean
mixture), than turn it out past the point where en· tires.
~ine runs smoothly until engine runs unevenly
(rich mixture). Turn valve to mid·point between G --'-+-'--11
I ean and ri ch so eng i ne runs smooth Iy.
2. Hold engine at idle position and set low speed
adjustment screw (Fig. 22) until a fast idle is
obtained (1200 rpm).
3. Hold throttle in idle position and turn idle adjust·
ment valve in (lean) and out (rich) until engine
idles smoothly.
4. Reset low speed adjustment screw so engine
idles at 1200 rpm.
5. Re lease thrott le·eng i ne shou Id acce lerate without
hesitation. If engine does not accelerate properly,
readjust main fuel valve by turning out slightly. To remoy.£, a front tire and wheel, proceed as fol·
IMPORT ANT: Do not open more than Y2 turn be- lows:
yond maximum power point.
1. Block up Tractor rocker bar (front axle) securely
or use a Sears Tractor Jack.
LOW SPEED ADJUSl MENT 2. Remove hex bolt (A), and dust cap (8).
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(E), and washer (F), from spindle shaft as·
sembly (G).
o 1__ 4. After tire is repaired, reverse above procedure
- SET LOW SPEED ADJUSTMENT for reassembly.
SO ENGINE RUNS AT 1200 RPM
IN "SLOW" POSITION. A rear whee I and tire is removed by remov i ng the
No g(1sol ine in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the tank with gasoline; open fuel shut-off valve.
Check fue I line and carburetor.
HARD TO START
Water in gasoline or old fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and dry
spark plug.
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Choked improperly. Flooded engine •••••.......•.••..... Push in choke, open throttle control and crank en-
gine several times to clear out the gas.
Dirty air cleaner ............................................ .. Remove and c lean, refer to page 8.
Spark plug dirty or improper gap •..••....•..••..••.•..•. Clean, adjust the gap or replace. Refer to page 12.
Defective ignition or loose wiring Check the wiring and spark plug.
ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Dirty starter air screen Clean screen over starter, see page 8. Be sure fins
on cyl inder head and around cyl inder are clean.
Partially plugged air cleaner ............................. .. Remove and c lean, refer to page 8.
Low oil level or dirty oi I .................................. . Check or change oil, see page 9.
Spark plug dirty, wrong gap or wrong type ...•..•..... Clean, reset the gap or replace.
Faulty ignition ...............•.........•.•..............•...... Check spark plug and for loose wires. If trouble
cannot be corrected, contact Sears.
Oil in gasoline ...•................................•..•....•.•. Drain and refill gbsoline tank and carburetor. Oil
reduces the efficiency of the engine.
Partially plugged muffler .•........................•....... Remove muffler from engine and clean.
Partially plugged air cleaner ............................ . Remove and clean, refer to page 8.
Dirty engine Clean fins on cylinder head and around cylinder.
NO LIGHTS
No head I ights or tail I ight with I ight switch knob Check for loose wires or a short circuit in wirin8
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Proper attent ion to t he battery is of utmost i m· In the event your Tractor is to be inoperative for
portance. periods in excess of 30 days. prepare for storage as
The following points are recorded to help remind outlined in the next column.
1. Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the
you to provide attention to the battery and gain full
engine to run out of g<lsoline. Gasoline left in
advantage of the usable life built into the battery your engine will leave gum deposits and con-
and avoid costly replacement.
densation in the carburetor and fuel tank. This
1. Check solution level in battery at least once
makes fuel system inoperative and will result
each week. Add distilled water when required.
Correct level is bottom of tubes in cells, refer in hard or non-storting of the engine.
to page 4. After adding water, run the engine so 2. Lubricate cylinder by removing the spark plug.
that the generator charge will mix the solution. pour one ounce of clean lubricating oil through
DO NOT OVERFILL. Acid spilled from the the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Crank the
battery wi II corrode choke control and throttle eng ine slowly to spread oil and reploce the spark
control casing and wire, Tractor paint, etc. plug.
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2 5610R Deco I·Hood Str i p 59 9521H Drive Rivet
3 3300R Decal·Sears 60 5858R Model Plate
4 4821R Decal (Maintenance Minder) 61 634A 101 Drawbar & Weldnuts
5 634A549 Muffler Guard Assembly 62 500P Hex Nut 7/ 16·14 (STD541043)
6 3531R J·Clip 63 1001P Lockwasher 7/ 16
7 2695R Muffler 64 6635H Flat Idler
8 504P Hex Nut 5/ 16·18 (STD541031) 65 1520P Washer .469 I. D. x 1·1/8x 11 Go.
9 582R Clamp.1 3/ 8 (Includes No.8 & 10) 66 6479H1 Belt Guide Finger
10 3012P Hex Bolt 5/ 16·18x 1Y.\ (STD523112) 67 1518P Washer 15/ 32 x 11/16 x 16 Go.
11 3494R Heat Shield·Carburetor 68 3262P Hex Bolt 7/ 16·14x2·1/2
llA 5348R Sea ling Stri p 69 5501P Pan Hd. Phillips Thread Cutting
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5 815-0046 "Screw (8-32 x 3;$")
6 516-0130 "'Pin (3116" x 7;$")
7 509-0008 ""Oil Seal
8 510-0014 *Bearing
9 509-0040 *Seal
10 103-0408 Gasket
11 516-0011 Pin (5/16" x l-lA3")
12 123-1138 Cap and Indicator
13 102-0693 Gasket
14 505-0056 Pipe Plug ();2")
15 102-0741 Oi I Base
16 120-0140 Spring (Oil By-Pass)
17 801-0050 Hex Head Screw (3/$-24 xl")
18 120-0398 Valve (Oi I By-Pass)
19 120-0491 Oi I Pump Assembly (Complete)
20 120-0413 Intake Assembly
21 505-0002 Pipe Nipple ();2" x 3")
22 505-0158 Pipe Cap ();2")
23 122-0359 Cover
24 122-0321 Gasket
25 526-0065 Flat Washer (5116" Copper)
26 526-0066 Flat Washer (3;$" Copper)
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27 800-0028 Hex Head Cap Screw (5116-18 xl")
28 800-0056 Hex Head Cap Screw (3;$-16 x 2);2")
29 800-0032 Hex Head Cap Screw (5116-18 x Hf')
30 800-0034 Hex Head Cap Screw (5/16-18 x 2W')
31 800-0007 Hex Head Cap Screw (~-20 xl")
32 850-0050 Lock Washer (3;$")
33 850-0045 Lock Washer (5116")
34 850-0040 Lock Washer (~")
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17 142-0282 *Spring
18 142-0545 *Spring
19 142-0546 Choke Fly
20 142-0547 Float and Lever Assembly
21 142-0548 *Float Lever Shaft
22 142-0016 *Idle Needle
23 142-0549 Power Needle Assembly
24 142-0550 O-Ring
25 142-0551 tover
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for your Garden T Tactor.
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