Sears Super 12 User Manual

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SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS
A number at the beginning of a paragraph in the follow ing inst ructions refers to on arrow in the ad j oining figure except
when otherwise stated . When R.H. (Right Hand) and L.H. (Left Hand) ore used, it should be understood to mean from a
position behind and facing the tractor (or direction of travel). Reference to "front" indicates the engine and hood end
of tractor, and the "re ar" the transmission.
1. Remove carton from around tractor . Y au have on e l ectric start tractor, rem ove battery from crate bottom and prepare
for operation as given in step one under Fig. 2. This will require about 2 Y2 to 3 hours of time.
2. Cut bonding holding tractor to crat e bottom.
3. Check tire pressure, front tires 12 pou n ds, rear 8 po u nds.
4. Adjust rear wheels on axle according to ottechment used.
5. This suburban tractor has been completely assembled at the factory, except for battery installation. The battery is
shipped dry. Below ore ins tr uc tions for fil l ing and instal ling battery. Lubricate the tractor and add fuel.
NOTE: Use a good grade of regular, clean, fresh gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline. See Lubrication Chart.
FIG. 2
1. Fill battery with electrolyte and charge battery as
outlined in ins t ructions in battery container.
CAUTION: After filling cells, let battery stand for
thirty minutes . Then charge battery at a rote not
exceeding three (3} amperes for about m hours .
2.
Lift cowling and assemble clomp (B) to one of
two battery bolts (A). Flat washer and wi ng nut
above clomp . Hook the bolt clomp assembly into
rear of battery support and turn clamp to side as
shown. Slide battery into position with terminals
to center of tractor, as shown in Fig. 2.
FIG. 3
3. R efer to F ig. 3. Assemble other battery bolt (A)
and clomp (B) as shown, wi th washer and wing
nut and tighten wing nut securely.
4. Connect starter swi tc h cable (covered cab l e) to
(+) term i nal. Tighten nut secure ly.
5. Connect ground strop to(- ) negative termina l, and
tighten nut securely .
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OPERATING CONTROLS
Become thoroughly familiar with the operating controls
before starting engine. See Fig. l, page 3 for location
of contra Is.
The following controls ore used to operate the t racto r:
1. Clutch and broke foot pedal is located on the left
side foot rest. The foot pedal operates a combina-
tion broke and drive clutch. There ore three
positions of operation on the foot pedal. See Fig .
1.
a. The clutch is in DRIVE position when the
pedal is all the way out (i.e. 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 BRAK .E is on when the pedal is pressed
all the way forward.
FIG . 4
2. Transmission gear shift lever is located at front
center of seat. See Fig. 4.
The gear shift lever selects the Forward speeds, the
Neutral, and the Reverse positions required, Fig. 4.
and 4.
FIG. 5
3. The hig h-low ra nge is locat ed on R.H. frame side
just forward of R.H. rear fe nder . The high-low
ran ge lever has 3 positions, up for high-range,
center f or neutral, and down for low range. There
ore two neutral positions in transmission, one on
the gear shift l ever, and one of the high-low
range lever . Both le vers must be engaged for /
trac to r to operate. P lac e gear shift l eve r in
neutral position for sta rt ing tractor. Place high-
lo w range l eve r also in neutral for eas i er pushing
-4- .of tractor or when tractor is being to wed.
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Brand	Sears
Model	Super 12
Category	Tractor
Language	English