How to Start a Sears Garden Tractor
The popularity of Sears garden tractors have grown in recent years due to their ease of use and economical price. However, operating these machines must still be done with the utmost of safety in mind, since even though only the most basic of skills are required to operate them, the potential for serious accidents is nonetheless still great. The following is a basic step by step guide to starting most Sears garden tractors; however, various makes and models may vary, so you may wish to consult your manual which you received upon purchase to follow the exact instructions. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Start a Sears Garden Tractor
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Place the tractor on level ground; only after this is done should you check oil and gas levels, and make sure both are completely filled.
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Put key in the ignition switch but do not start the engine yet.
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Place the safety lock switch in the "Off" position. Depress the brake pedal and set the parking brake. Put the shift lever in the "Neutral" position.
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Move the throttle control lever into the "Fast" (or "Choke") position. Pull out the choke control knob.
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Turn the ignition key clockwise to the 'Start" position; after the engine starts release the key.
If the Sears Garden Tractor Doesn't Start
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Check under seat for safety switch (may also be known as safety interlock switch); make sure the switch is in the disengaged, or off, position--if not, the engine will not start.
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Disengage the blades by pulling the deck lever all the way up into the locking position.
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Place the mower in park.
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Check to see if the battery is installed correctly; the battery should be installed with negative terminal attached to the black ground wire, and the positive terminal attached to the red wire (the negative and positive terminals are identified by the "Neg", "-", or "N" labels, while the positive terminals are identified by the "Pos", "+", or "P" labels).
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Check to see if fuel line or in-line fuel filter is plugged; if so, remove and clean fuel line, and replace fuel filter.
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Check to see if there is spark in the spark plug. Disconnect the spark plug lead cap and connect the lead to a spark plug tester; test for sparks by turning the ignition key. If the tester doesn't light up, have the engine's magneto checked out by an unauthorized dealer.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not turn the key in the "Start" position for more than ten seconds, as this will result in major damage to the engine. For warm weather, move the throttle to the fast position; for cold weather, allow the engine to run with the throttle in choke for a few minutes. Warm the engine up before moving the throttle to the "Fast" position.
