Craftsman 917255732 Owner’s Manual

SEA/ S

OWNERS MANUAL

MODE L NO.

917.255732

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

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11 H,P,

38" RIDJNG LAWN TRAC TOR

ELECTRIC START

Assembly Installation

Operation Repair Parts

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 US.Ao

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possib{e dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily reme- dy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department, They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

MODEL

NUMBER ....... ;_ ..... :;,_. _..... ,-._ ....._.

SERIAL NUMBER

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable

you to assemble, operate and maintain your Tractor properly

Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION"_

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For one year from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and

tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair' free of charge any defect in material or workmanship in this electric start riding equip-

mento

This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable and become worn during normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns,

stumps, or glass); and

repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to main- tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

THE DRAWBARo

YOU SHOULD PECORD BOTH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBF'._ AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE rtEFERENCE,

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES° This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION .............. 3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 4

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS-MOWER ..... 12

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS _TRACTOR . .14

OPERATION INSrRUCTIONS - TRACTOR ...... 8

qPERATION INSTRUCTIONS - MOWER ....... 1!

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 21

-2- REPAIR PARTS ........................... 24

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATDON

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any) If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective ,.,corking order by the operator.

fil the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar taws. Federal laws apply on federal lands, S_e your Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester muffler part number 677Vt,

1., Know the controls and how to stop quickly,, READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL..

2, Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction or with- out having read the owner's manual,

3, Do not carry passengers, Keep children and pets a safe dis-

tance away,

4, Always wear substantial footwear° Do not wear loose fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts,

5 Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the

6, Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when

7., Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left

8, Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up

9, Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral be-

t0, Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine be-

11, Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and disconnect

|2_ Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not

13. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un-

14.. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down-

15 Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-

16. Do not shift gears while going up or down slopes.. Choose

17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un-

18. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards 19,, Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high°

20, Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects

21 r Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the deflector

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area being cut Don t let other interests distract you,

not in drivers seat,

hand side

and thrown,

fore attempting to start the engine,

fore leaving the operator's position_

spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, mak- ing an adjustment or repairs_

in use,

attended° Disengage the power-take-off, lower the attach-

ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the en- gine and remove the key.

hill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than

15o}; never across the face, Refer to page 43..

vent tipping or loss of control° Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

a gear low enough to negotiate the slope without stopping and shifting gears To reduce speed, move throttle lever

to slow.

sure or at a speed which could cause a skid

ways.

in order to prevent the blades from striking them, Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign object

(discharge chute) or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are running. Always keep clear of discharge chute°

23 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment,.

a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

b, Limit loads to those you can safely controi_ c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing,

d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

this owner s manual_

24. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. 25 When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve- hicle while in operatiom

26° Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.

a_ Use approved gasoline containers.

b.. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to

a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors°

Wipe up spilled gasoline.

c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust

fumes are dangerous° Do not run the engine indoors..

27, Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-

dition, and keep safety devices in place,

28° Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-

ment is in safe working condition,.

29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure..

30_ To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive greaser Do not clean product while engine is running.

31 Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air

cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re- moved. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard,

32. Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with the exhaust system,. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters

could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace

if necessary,

33., The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspect- ed for damage after striking a foreign object, and the dam-

age should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.

34, Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

35. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: a_ Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light

b, Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine

is running if the operator must dismount to do soo

c, Shut the engine off when removing the grass catcher or

unclogging chute.

d, Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals,

36_ Do not operate the Mower without the deflector shield in

place.

37. Disengage power to mower before backing up, Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after

careful observation of the entire area behind the mower,

PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

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To assemble your Tractor you will need:

two 7/16" wrenches, two 9/16" wrenches, and a 3/4" wrench

ASSEMBLY

1v Remove Shipping Strap Banding, Battery, Steering Wheel

and Bag of Parts (under Hood).

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (LH°) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR°

112" NUT _---_.__._

LARGE WASHER _

STEERING SHAFT

BOLTS

NUTS

_RING

SHAFT

SLEEVE

BRACKET

2. Slide Upper Steering Shaft over Lower Steering Shaft so bolt holes line up with slots in Lower Steering Shaft (Fig.

3. Use two Bolts and two Locknuts to retain Upper- Steering Shaft to Lower Steering Shaft_ Tighten securely,

4._ Slide Tube over Steering Shaft Assembly and over Steering

Sleeve Bracket.

5. Place Steering Wheel Adapte_ on Upper Steering Shaft

6. With front wheels pointed straight ahead, place Steering Wheel on Steering Wheel Adapter, B'ars of Steering Wheel should point straight across tractor.

7. Place Large Washer on Upper Steering Shaft and install a 1/2" Nut, Tighten securely_

8. Snap Insert into Steering Wheel°

9. Remove plastic on Tractor Hood,

BATTERY IINSTALLATg ON

1 Before installation in Tractor, foltow the Battery prepara-

tion steps below,

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

FIGURE 1

CUT AWAY VIEW

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l----d

FIGURE 2

e,.,_VENTCAP

BATTERY TUBE

BATTERY CELL

a, Battery Electrolyte: SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

PACKAGED WITH BATTERY

b, Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells

(Fig,. 2), NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. (OVERFILLING CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR)

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI- ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH ELECTROLYTE

c= Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes= Add addi-

tional electrolyte if necessary. NOTE: PUSH VENT CAPS SECURELY INTO PLACE,

d, Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding three amperes

for about two and one half houls.

DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM CHARG- ED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE

e, Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding it to

four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container_ Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle white adding bak-

ing soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.

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MOVE METAL BRACELETS, WRIST-

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, RE-

WATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC. FROM YOUR PERSON_

2. Position Battery in tractor as follows: a. Lift Seat Pan so it rests on Steering Wheel (Fig° 3)o b, Lower Battery into Fender Wel! with Battery Terminals

toward front of tractor° Make sure Battery rests in Bat- tery Tray (Fig. 4).

NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURE-

LY ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN,

3o Connect Battery Cables using: two Hex Bolts, two Flat

Washers, two Lockwashers and two Hex Nuts (shown full size below) found in Bag of Parts.

SEAT PAN --_

' ¸

FENDER

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON-

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS

FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING°

a, Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+) Battery Ter _

minal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Nut (Fig, 4), Tighten securely,

b Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (-) Battery

Terminal with remaining Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock- washer and Hex Nut (Fig 4), Tighten securely,

4,, Install Battery using: two tnt,/Ey, t Lockwashers, two Wing

Nuts (shown full size below) and

_t_,j_##,_ ,,

TIT: ,

WASHER

POSITIVE

TERMINAL

POSITIVE

CABLE (RED)

BATTERY TRAY

POSITIVE /

BATTERY TERMINAL

WASHER

HEX BOLTS

BATTERY

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

! t

BATTERY

TERMINAL

FIGURE 3

NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK)

NUT

LOCKWASHE R

BATTERY

TUBE

FIGURE 4

two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of Parts,

a, Using the slot on one side of the Battery Support (Fig 5)

slide Battery Bolt into Frame Slot (head of Bolt down), Fasten the Battery Bolt to the Terminal Guard using

Int,/Ext, Lockwasher and Wing Nut as shown in Fig, 5.

b Assemble the remaining Battery Bolt to other side of

Battery Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with re- maining lnt/Ext, Lockwasher and Wing Nut Tighten

Wing Nuts securely by hand (Fig, 5),

NOTE: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG, 5) FOR:

1. Inspection for secure connections (tighten hardware),

2, Inspection for corrosion,

3. Testing battery 4 Jumping (if required).

5. Charging (if required),

WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED_

NOTE: DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL INITIAL SER- VICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED

WING

NUT _

WINW

INTERNAL/

LOCI{WASHER

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

LOCI(WASHER

TERMINAL GUARD

BATTERY BOLT

SLOT

-5- FIGURE 5

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL

FIGURE 6

BOLT

'MENT

INITIIAL ADJUSTMENTS

1. SEAT INSTALLATION a,. Place Seat on Seat Pan.. Screw Adjustment Bolt, Lock_

washer and Fiat Washer into Seat° Adjustment Bolt,

Lockwasher and Flat Washer"found in Bag of Parts= Tighten finger tight.

bo Place Seat in operating position. Sit on the Seat and

press Crutch-Brake Pedal all the way down. if operating position is not comfortable, adjust Seat,,

Co Raise Seat. Use 3/4 _ wrench to loosen Adjustment Bolt

(Fig° 6),. When adjusted for comfortable operation, tighten Adjustment Bolt securely.

TIRE PRESSURE

Reduce Tire pressure to 14 PSI in front tires; 12 PSi in

rear tires. (Tires were overinflated for shipping).

HOOD a,. To raise Hood, !ift at rear of Hood,

be To remove Hood, Grill and Side Panels, raise Hood and

loosen one screw on each Side Panel (The screw remains in the Side Panel) (Fig, 7),

c Unsnap Headlight Connection (Fig, 8), do Stand in front of Tractor Grasp Hood and tilt forward

and lift off (Fig. 8},

e_ To reinstall, reverse above procedure°

SCREW

FIGURE 7

HEADLIGHT CONNECTION

FIGURE 8 - 6-

INITIAL SERVRCE

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR

FUEL

Io Pull up at rear of Hood to open,

2 Check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground, Re-

move and wipe Dipstick (Fig. 9) cteano screw it in tight for a few seconds, remove and read Oil Level° If necessary, add

Oil until "FULL" mark is reached

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

FUEL CAP

1oI!1 .I...I1,,

"_/I '"5;'20 iR iW'3i - OR 10W-30

-20° 0° 32° 60° 80° 100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL

CHANGE,, ALL OILS MUST MEET A.P,I, SERVICE CLAS- SIFICATION SD, SE, OR SF,

Capacity is 3 pints, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL, Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine isoperating.

3, Fill Fuel Tank (Fig, 9), Use fresh, clean, unleaded auto-

motive gasoline. (Leaded " " " "Regular grade gasohne Is not an acceptable substitute° Use of leaded gasoline will increase

carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)o Capacity is 5 quarts,,

WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR METHANOL, These type fuels react with water content in the fuel

and tend to form strong acids which can corrode metal parts and harm rubber and ptastics

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL- ER NECK° DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE

OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO

NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME°

FUEL TANK

FIGURE 9

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MOWERBLADE CLUTCH"ENGAGED" POSITION

HEADLIGHT

THROTTLE

_CONTROL

LEVER

KEY

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

='DISENGAGED"

CAUTION

Keep all shields in place_

Before leaving operator'Jsposition:

a., Shift lever to neutral (Fig,, 10),. b. Depress Clutch/Brake Pedal and set Parking Brake (Fig.

10)_

c_ Disengage attachment clutch (Mower Blade Clutch

Lever) (Fig. 10),_

d. Shut off engine, eo Remove ignition key=

Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine°

4,.

Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine.

STARTliNG THE ENGINE

1. Disengage Mower Blade Clutch Lever (Fig. 10).

G EARSHIFT

LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

"CLUTCH" POSITION;

"CLUTCH/BRAKE"

POS|TI ON

FIGURE 10 .... _.

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER LIFT

FIGURE 11

OPERATION

NOTE: MOWER OPERATION IS LISTED ON PAGE 11.

THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH

INTERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT

STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH

LEVER IS IN THE "ENGAGED" POSI-

TION AND/OR THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

IS NOT IN "NEUTRAL" POSITION (FIG.

10). IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THA, T ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING

ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES,,

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE

YOUR TRACTOR tN A LARGE, OPEN AREA,,

2,_Depress Clutch-Brake Pedal fully., Raise Parking Brake

Lever and hold in "ENGAGED" position. Release Clutch-

Brake Pedal,

MAIN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED WHEN CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD RE-

FOOT PRESSURE tS RELEASED=

Place Gear Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL" position (Fig t0),

Move Throttle Control Lever (Fig_ 10) to "FAST" detent,

then to the right and upward for "CHOKE '_ position, At

"FAST"

the position the Lever has a stop., The stop is pro- vided so that you will know when you are at ful! throttle

"FAST" position and prevent over travel into choke posi-

tion,

Turn Ignition Key clockwise ((_) to "START" position

and release Key as soon as engine starts (Fig. 10)_ Immedi;

ately move Throttle Control Lever mid-way between

"FAST" and "SLOW" positions. NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR

MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER MINUTE. if

Engine does not start after several attempts, move Throttle

Control Lever mid,way between "FAST" and "SLOW" positions, wait a few minutes and try again°

ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANTIAL FOOT- WEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTING

CLOTHING THAT COULD GET CAUGHT

IN MOVING PARTS.

WARMING UP THE ENGINE

Move Throttle Control Lever mid-way between "FAST" and

,, ir 0

SLOW positions (Fi_, 10)o As engine warms up, move Thr t-

tie Control Lever to 'FAST" position. NOTE: ALLOW EN-

GINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE

OPERATING,.

When restarting a warm engine, move Throttle Control Lever

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to FAST posltmn, CHOKE may not have to be used.

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MOWER nNSTALLATION

Your 38" Mower installs without the use of toots,, Raise Lift

Lever (Fig° 1t) to its highest position. Turn Depth Adjust-

ment Knob to towest positign (Fig, 14L

1. Install Front Hinge Pin through Axle and Parallel Link (Fig. 12L Secure with Retainer Spring°

2. Install Rear Hinge Pin through Mower Lift Brackets and Parallel Link (Fig, 12)o Secure with Retainer Spring,

3_ Install Clutch Rod in Clutch Lever (Fig° 13- tnsetL

4,, Move Lift Lever (Fig° 11) forward to lower Suspension

Arms. Slide Trunnions through Lift Bracket holes and secure with Retainer Springs (Fig., 13).

5, Roll Belt over Mower Drive Putiey_ Make stJre Belt is inside

Belt Guides (Fig. 14)_ See Belt Drive Schematic Decal on

Mower Housing,

6, Use Lift Lever (Fig° 11) to raise mower,

NOTE: SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT, BELOW.,

7. Turn Depth Adjustment Knob clockwise (r-_} to the mid- die of it's travel.

MOWER ADJUSTMENT

CLUTCH

ROD

RETAINER LINK

SPRING

CLUTCH

ROD

SUSPENSION

ARM

PARAI. LE L

CLUTCH

LEVER

REAR HINGE

FRONT SPRINGS AXLE

RETAINER

FRONT

HINGE

FIGURE 12

RETAINER

SPRING

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION

OR MAINTENANCE:

PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PED-

AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI-

TIONo MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO

"N" NEUTRAL POSITION. PLACE PARK-

tNG BRAKE IN "ENGAGED" POSITION. PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER

tN "ENGAGED" POSITION° SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. MAKE ABSOLUTELY

SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, DiSCON-

NECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT

INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL START-

ING,

NOTE: BEFORE CHECKING THE SIDE TO SIDE AND FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENTS, PAGE 10, BE SURE

PRESSURE IN FRONT TIRES 1S 14 PSi AND PRESSURE

IN REAR TIRES IS t2 PSL tF TIRES ARE OVER OR UNDER INFLATED YOU WlLL NOT PROPERLY ADJUST YOUR MOWER,

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment for mower height is made with the Depth Adjust-

ment Knob, Raise Mower cutting height by turning Depth Adjustment Knob clockwise ( f_ )_ Lower Mower cutting

height by turning Depth Adjustment Knob counterclockwise

((-,)o

RETAINER LIFT

SPRING BRACKET

TRUNNION

FIGURE 13

MOWER DRIVE

PULLEY

FIGURE 14

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LIFT

PLUNGER

L I FT LEVER

SIDE-TO*SiDE

TOP OF FLANGE TOP OF

,_ FLANGE

FIGURE 15

NUT "C"

ADJUSTMENT SIDE-TO, SIDE _N

TRUNNION UT "B"

LEVEL MOWER FROM SIDE TO SiDE

SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT, PAGE 9_ 1, Park tractor on level sur_face.,Depress Lift Lever Plunger

and use Lift Lever to raise mower to maximum cutting height,

/IENT

Measure height of Top of Flange to tevel surface at front of

mower° Distance "A" should be the same (Fig. 15)o

if distance "A" needs to be changed, snap out Access Hole

Cover on L,H, side above Footrest, Use 9/16" wrench on

Nuts "B" and "C" at Side-To-Side Adjustment Trunnion (Fig, 16),

To raise left side of mower, loosen Nut "B" and tighten Nut "C_°

TO lower left side of mower, loosen Nut "C '_and tighten Nut "B".

NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS

EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16" HEIGHT

CHANGE_

Be sure at!nuts are securely tightened. NOTE: SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT, FRONT-TO-REAR,

BELOW,

FIGURE 16

FIGURE 17

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REAR SUSPENSION

ARM

REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION

LIFT BRACKET

FRONT FLANGE

ADJUST MOWER FROM FRONT TO REAR

1, To obtain the best cutting results, your Mower Housing

should be adjusted so the Front and Rear Flange distance "D" (Fig_ 17) is 5/16" lower in front when the mower is

positioned in the hiclhest cutting position. NOTE: MEAS- URE DISTANCE _TD" FROM SURFACE TO RIGHT

REAR FLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE "D" AT RIGHT FRONT FLANGE,

2 To raise rear of mower, loosen Nut "E" on both Rear Sus-

pension Arms. Screw both Nuts "F" up EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig, 18),

3o When distance "D" is 5/16" lower at front than rear, tight-

en Nut "E"_

4, To lower rear of mower, loosen Nut "F" on both Rear

Suspension Arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig,

18),

5= When distance "D" is 5/16" lower at front than rear, re_

tighten Nuts "E'_

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN- NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER

WILL STAY LEVEL

_%TJ_R EAR

NUT "E ".-_...._ l,._J-,=_ SUSPE NSI ON

REAR _ ARM

SUSPENSION ,-_. (_--/_!

..o..,o.

NUT "F" -_ _t_

FIGURE 18 .10 -

OPERATRON = MOWER

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA- TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-

ING YOUR MOWER,

THE MOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM

FRONT TO REAR AND LEVELED FROM SIDE TO SIDE

"BEFORE OPERATING. THIS IS NECESSARY FOR LEVEL

AND EFFICIENT MOWING REFER TO PAGE 10.

1. Place Mower Blade Clutch Lever in I'DISENGAGED"

position (Fig_ 19),

2o Push tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position.

3. Place Gear Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

NOTE: TRACTOR MUST BE IN NEUTRAL AND MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION

BEFORE TRACTOR WILL START

4o Start tractor and set engine speed to about 1/3 to t/2 throt-

tle before engaging mower. After mower is "ENGAGED" and you have started forward travel, set to FULL THROT-

TLE, NOTE: "ENGAGE" OR "DISENGAGE" MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY,,

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

MOWER CLUTCH LEVER '*DISENGAGED" POSITION

MOWER CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED" POSITION

LIFT LEVER

LIFT

LEVER

GUARD

A NEVER "ENGAGE" MOWER EXCEPT

NOTE: ALWAYS MOW WITH THROTTLE CONTROL IN "FAST" POSITION. THIS RESULTS IN BETTER GRASS CUT, BETTER ENGINE COOLING, AND BETTER FUEL

ECONOMY.

5, Use Lift Lever to lower mower into cutting position, Start

mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as

conditions wilt permit. Average cutting height is approxi-

mately 2 - 1/2 to 2 - 3/4 inches, Height of cut can be adjust.

ed by means of the Depth Adjustment Knob (Fig. 19),

Moving the Knob clockwise { _ ) raises the mower (Fig.

t4 - Inset). Moving the Knob counterclockwise ( !(_ )

lowers the mower.

6, Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has

been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This wilt result in a more even distribution of clippings and

more uniform cutting When mowing large areas (Fig,. 201

start by turning to the right so that the clippings wlt be discharged away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc, After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished, if grass is extremely tall, it

should be mowed twice,, The first time cut relatively high, The second time to the desired height The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.

WHEN SITTING ON TRACTOR SEAT°

FIGURE 19

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FIGURE 20

FLBP-UP DtSCNARGE GUAI D

Your mower has a flip-up Discharge Guard (Fig. 19) for door or gate clearance when held in raised position

MAKE SURE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLEC- TOR),, NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITH-

OUT DISCHARGE GUARD iN OPERAT-

ING POSITION.

11-

MANDREL _ ASSEMBLY

1,,

When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade bal- ance and the blade should be checked for proper balance

before reinstallation on mower,. Unbalanced or bent blade

will cause excessive vibration when running, and eventual

damage to mower or engine. Replace bent, damaged or un- balanced blades.

To check Blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall,

Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place

Center Hole of clean Blade over the head of the nail (Fig,

22). NOTE: CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL. IF BLADE IS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSITION SHOWN IN FIG._ 22. IF EITHER

END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS

NOT BALANCED AND MUST BE REPLACED_

WASH|

LOCKWASHER _

HEX BOLT GR_ 5_

FIGURE 21

.......................II1....

FIGURE 22

MAINTENANCE = MOWER

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION

OR MAINTENANCE:

To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that

before the star_ of each mowing season, the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades. Mower blades can

be purchased at any Sears Service Center/Departments and most Sears Retail Stores°

DASLY MA0 NTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on baits are tight and cotter pins and retain,,

er springs are secure_ Keep blades sharp. Observe all safety pre-

cautions,, Keep mower wel! lubricated (refer to page 22),

CLEANONG MOWER

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE CLEANING.

Water pressure from a garden hose will remove fresh clippings

from underside of mower,. Clean mower' after each mowing°

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Raise Mower to highest position to permit access to Blades°

PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PED-

AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI- TION. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "ENGAGED" POSITION. MOVE GEAR

SHIFT LEVER TO "NEUTRAL" POSF

TIONo PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION. TURN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF" POSI- TION. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED_ RE-

MOVE THE IGNITION KEY, DISCON- NECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM

THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT

INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING°

BLADE CAR E

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp,, The blades

can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or on a grinding

wheel° We suggest they be sharpened after every 15 hours of mowing. Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower.,

1. Remove Bait, Lockwasher and Washer (Fig. 21) (turn counterclockwise (_/"_).

2. Place new Blade between Flanges, (the word "TOP" is stamped on all Blades to assure proper installation), and

secure with Washer, Lockwasher and Bolt previously re- moved, TIGHTEN SECURELY°

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED

BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES. CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO

MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT° TaR-

QUE BOLTS 30 - 35 FT_ LBSo

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT

CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE

LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT.

12_

TRACTOR OPERATmON

1. Depress Lift Lever Plunger at top of Mower Lift Lever and move Lever rearward to its _HIGHEST" position (Fig.

23).

2, With engine running and warm, place Throttle Control

Lever mfdway between FAST and "SLOW" position.

3o Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly to "DISENGAGE"

Parking Brake (Fig. 24).

4, Move Gear Shift Lever to "1ST" Gear (Fig 24}

'5. Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward

movement,

6 If qround travel is too stow, move Throttle Control Lever

to 1'FAST" position or press Clutch-Brake Pedal to stop and shift to a different gear. NOTE: ALWAYS SELECT A

GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TERRAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT BEING USED.

÷ I' ,,

LEVER PLUNGER

_...,_,....,__ MOWER LIFT LEVER

_'°HIGHEST" POSITION

"LOWEST"

POSITION

MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL

HOLD TRACTOR SECURE,

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET

1N OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH_ MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING_

NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE

WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER-

FORMANCE, LONG ENGINE LIFE AND PROPER DIS- CHARGE OF CUT MATERIAL, REGULATE GROUND

SPEED BY SELECTING A LOW ENOUGH GEAR (FIG,

24) TO GIVE THE MOWER CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT DESIRED,

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH- OUT THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (DIS- CHARGE GUARD) tN PLACE°

TRACTOR OPERAT"ON ON HULLS

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS

WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°

AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY

SLOPE° REFER TO PAGE 43.

1, Move Gear Shift Lever to "1ST" Gear before starting up or

down hills

2o AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,

a. If slowing is necessary, move Throttle Control Lever to

slower position

FIGURE 23

BRAKE

"ENGAGED" POSITION

"CLUTCH" T1oN

POSITION

°'CLUTCH/BRAK E .... DRIVE" "_,_,// .....

POSITION ",,, POSITION _" " FIGURE 24

"DISENGAGED"

STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR

1. Push Clutch=Brake Pedal completely into _'BRAKE" posi- lion.

2. Move Gear Shift Lever to hNEUTRAL" position.,

3, P ace Parking Brake m ENGAGED position. Rinse Park-

. , It '1 *

mg Brake Lever and hold m ENGAGED position (Fig,,

24) Release Clutch-Brake Pedal=

4. Move Throttle Contro Lever to position 5,, Disengage Mower Blade Clutch Lever.

6. Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position,

• . Ii I, • • - *

" "'SLOW"

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL PING AND STARTING TO At.LOW

AS CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION°

b. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake

Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking

Brake.

co To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in the

lowest speed range ('_lST" Gear) and that you have

allowed room to roll slightly downhill. Depress Clutch-

Brake fully° Disengage Parking Brake and release Clutch- Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor movement°

3. Make al! turns gradually.

REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC- TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED

USE_

BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS°

TRANSPORTONG YOUR TRACTOR

For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL" position (Fig. 24). Push Clutch-Brake Pedal

down firmly to "DISENGAGE '_ Parking Brake (Fig. 24).

NOTE: DO NOT TOW YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN

- 13 iStX MILES PER HOUR,,

ST,ART NG YOUR TRACTOR WaTH

A LOW 6ATTERY

If your Battery is too low to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If Jumper Cables are used for emergency starting

foflow this procedure NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIP-

PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGA- TIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

1 Connect each end of the RED Cable to the POSITIVE (+)

terminals of each battery (taking care not to short against chassis)

2, Connect one end of the BLACK. Cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal of fully charged battery

3 Connect the other end of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK

or good CHASSIS GROUND on tractor' (away from Gas Tank or Battery)

4. Disconnect cables in reverse order: a Engine Block or chassis of tractor

b. Negative terminal of fully charged battery, c. Positive terminals

• tt tJ

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX- PLOSIVE GASES= KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,

AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY

FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AROUND BATTER IESo

MAtNTENANC E -=YRAC YOR

MOWER MAINTENANCE IS LISTED ON PAGE 12_

To keep your tractor running better, longer; perform neces- sary service using the following Maintenance Schedule,

PEFER TO "STOPPING YOUR TRAC-

TOR" PAGE 13 AND DISCONNECT

SPARK PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT AC-

CIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAKING

ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURETOR)°

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure° Observe all safety precautions.

Keep tractor wetl lubricated (refer to page 22)_

FIIRST _ HOURS

1_ CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate

break-in residue which might be damaging to your' Engine_

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO /_LLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL.

FUEL FILLER

CAP

FIGURE 25

TERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,,

DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BAT-

AIR

INTAKE_

AIR DUCT

DRAIN

WING NUT'

a. Drain Oil with Engine warm. Loosen Oil Drain Wing Nut

(Fig 25} and remove Dipstick, Catch Oil in a suitable container. Tighten Oil Drain Wing Nut,

bo Refill Engine Oil, See oil chart, page 7oRefill capacity is

1 quart, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL, Replace Dipstick,

FREQUENTLY

1,, CHECK BATTERY

a Electrolyte solution level in each Battery Cell should be

even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 26), Add dis=

tilled water if necessary, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL b Keep Battery and Terminals clean, co Keep Battery Bolts tight°

d Keep Vent Cap_ tight and small Vent holes in Caps

open, e. Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if necessary,

2, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Tire pressure in front Tires should be 14 PS!; rear Tires 12 PSI_

3, CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air Screen and Intake Air Duct (Fig. 25) must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Engine damage from overheat- ing,

CUT AWAY VIEW

. BATTERY

CELL

FIGURE 26 - 14-

4,, CHECK BRAKE OPERATION

This tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig, 27).

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN

HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING BRAKES DO NOT MOVE

12-POINT BOLT°

NOTE: A 5/6-4 INCH ALLEN SET SCREW WRENCH IS REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE BRAKE.

a, To adjust, tighten Set Screw (Fig. 27) clockwise ((-_)

until Disc Brake can not be moved by hand. Now loosen Set Screw by turning counterclockwise (_) I/2 turn.

NOTE: PARKING BRAKE MUST BE DISENGAGED

WHI LE MAK ING ADJUSTMENT. b. Depress Clutch-Brake Pedal and engage Parking Brake. co Measure distance between Brake Operating Arm and

Nut "A" on Brake Rod d. If distance is other than 1 - 1/2", turn Nut "A" until

distance becomes i ° 1/2"

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary°

DISC BRAKE

BRAKE ROD

NUT

1 - 1/2"

BRAKE

OPERATING ARM

12-POINT BOLT

FIGURE 27

EVERY _ HOURS

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil

Level with Tractor on level ground Remove and wipe Dip*

stick clean (Fig,, 29), screw it in tight for a few seconds, re- move slowly and read Oil levet° If necessary, add Oil until

"FULL" mark is reached.

EVE.V25.OU.S

(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)

1. CLEAN AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (FIG, 28). a, Open Hood. Pull intake Air Duct up off engine,

b Remove two screws from Air Cleaner Cover Lift off Air

Cleanero

c= Remove Screen and Spacers from Foam Element. d. Remove Foam Element from Air Cleaner Body,, e Wash Foam Element in liquid detergent and water to

remove dirt.

f Wrap foam in cloth and squeeze dry. g= Saturate foam in engine Oilo Squeeze to remove excess

oil,

h, Assemble parts - securely fasten to carburetor with

screws,

When assembling make certain the lip of the Foam Element

extends over edge of the Air Cleaner Body° The Foam Ele- ment lip will form a protective seal.

AIR CLEANER

COVER

SPACER

SCREEN

FOAM ELEMENT

AIR CLEANER BODY

FIGURE 28

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER OR INTAKE AIR DUCT REMOVED.

2o CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The best time to change Engine Oil is at the end of a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended

in the hot Oil. See oil chart, page 7o

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INTAKE

AIR

SCREWS

OIL FILLER DIPSTICK

STA HOUSING

FIGURE 29

ENGINE FINS

Ev .vB@.ouns

1, CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS

Keep Engine Cooling Fins free of dust, dirt and oil to pre-

vent Engine damage from overheating.

a. Pull up to remove !ntake Air Duct (Fig, 29). b_ Remove four Bolts from blower housing,,

c. Remove Screws from Starter Housing,

d, Puft Oil Filler!Dipstick out of crankcase if clearance is

required, Cover opening to prevent entry of dirt.

eo Pull blower housing up and away from starter.

NOTE: LEAVE AIR CLEANER IN PLACE TO PRE- VENT DEBRIS FROM GETTING iNTO CARBURE-

TORo

f. Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean Engine Fins.

WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IF USING COM- PRESSED AIR.

g. To reassemble, reverse above procedure..

2o MUFFLER

Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler or tamper with the exhaust system,

CYLINDERS OR FINS AS CONTACT DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLERS, MAY CAUSE BURNS,

FIGURE 30

SPARK PLUI

GAUGE

FEELER

Periodically clean the muffler area to prevent grass, dirt and combustible material from accumulating= Damaged

Mufflers or spark arreste[s could create a fire hazard. In-

spect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine

is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove

every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged° '

The Spark Plug should be changed every !00 hours of opera- tion, or at the beginning of each mowing season. To remove

the Spark Ptug a Deep Well 13/16" Socket is required Set Spark Plug gap at 030 inch (Fig. 30),

16-

Ew.v

REPLACE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT (FIGo 31) Never attempt to change maximum engine speed, This is

preset at the factory and should only be changed by a quali-

fied service technician who has the necessary equipment. CAU- TION: BEFORE ANY ENGINE ADJUSTMENT, MAKE

SURE AIR CLEANER tS CLEAN., SEE PAGE 16, Remove Air Cleaner Assembly.,

1,, HIGH SPEED SETTING

a. With engine off, place Throttle Control in "FAST" posi-

tiono

b_ Loosen Clamp Screw., Adjust Throttle Cable untitl holes

"A" are aligned in Governor Control Plate and Slide Plate.

co Tighten Clamp Screw.

2o HIGH SPEED MIXTURE

a, Turn High Speed Mixture Screw clockwise (f_) closing

finger tight ONLY, and then turn counterclockwise (I,"_) 1- 1/2 turns (Fig. 31)o

NOTE: VALVES MAY BE DAMAGED BY TURNING

THEM TOO FAR°

b. Start Engine and altow to warm for five minutes_ Make

final adjustments with Engine running and Gear Shift

Lever in "NEUTRAL" position°

c, With Throttle Control Lever in "FAST" position, turn

Higt_ Speed Mixture Screw counterclockwise (t'_) un- til engine runs "rough" then turn clockwise (t_)until engine begins to miss. Turn Screw to a point midway between these positions°

IDLE SCREW STOP

DO NOT ADJUST

IDLE

MIXTURE

ADJUSTMENT

IDLE

MIXTURE

HIGH SPEED MIXTURE SCREW

HOLES "A"

THROTTLE CABLE,

IOLESPEED

SCREW

PLATE, GOVERNOR

CONTROL

SLIDE

PLATE

FIGURE 31

3, IDLE MIXTURE

ao With Throttle Control Lever in "SLOW" position, hold

Throttle Lever so that Idle Stop Screw is against Carbur- etor, turn Idle Mixture Screw counterclockwise (_) un-

til engine runs "rough" and then turn clockwise (iql) un- til engine begins to die_, Turn idle Mixture Screw to a

point midway between these positions,

4o IDLE SPEED SETTING

a,. With Throttle Control Lever in "SLOW" position, engine

should idle at 1750 RPM, If engine idles too slow, push Throttle Control Lever above idle and turn Idle Speed

Screw one turn clockwise ((-_)_ Set Throttle Control

Lever at "SLOW" Repeat until satisfactory idle is at-

tained.

b. If engine idles too fast with Throttle Control Lever in

"SLOW" position, push Throttle Control Lever above idle and turn Idle Speed Screw one turn counterclock-

wise (f"_), Set Throttle Control Lever at I'SLOW",, Re-

peat until satisfactory idle is attained,

RETAINER

SPRING

FIGURE 32

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

BRACKET

BELT GUIDE

RETAINER

SPRING

5 ,, REPLACE TRACTOR MOTION DRIVE BELT

The tractor Drive Belt may be reptaced without tools.. Park

the tractor on level area. Engage Parking Brake, NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION DECAL UNDER LEFT FOOT- REST.

a. Remove mower. (See Mower Section, page 20). b. Remove two Retainer Springs from Belt Guide Bracket

below Transaxte Pulley. Remove Bracket (Fig. 32),

c. Swing Belt Guides away from Belt, toward rear of trac-

tor' (Fig, 32)_ d. Roll Belt over top of Transaxle Pulley e, Roll Belt over Engine Pulley and off Idler (Fig 34)

f Release Parking Brake, Pull Belt as far as possible over'

top of Ctutch Puitey,

g Reset Parking Brake. Put! Belt over top of Clutch Pulley

(Fig, 34}. h Pull Belt out through Shift Gate to remove from trac_

tot (Fig, 33)r

Install Belt by reversing above procedure, NOTE: RE- PLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED iN MANUAL,

6. CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause

the Battery to ='leak" power

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX-

AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY PLOSIVE GASES_ KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,

FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES,

FIGURE 33

CLUTCH

PULLEY

SHIFT GATE

ENGINE PULLEY /

a Disconnect BLACK Battery Cable then RED Battery

Cable and remove Battery from Tractor. Wash Battery with four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of

water. NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS. Rinse the Battery with

plain water, dry and reinstall on Tractor.

b. Clean Terminals and Battery Cable ends with a wire

brush until bright,. Replace Battery Cables, connecting

RED Battery Cable to Positive Terminal first, then BLACK Battery Cable to Negative Terminal. Coat ter- minal connections with Vasoline_

DRIVE BELT

SCHEMATIC

REAR

VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR

FIGURE 34

LH. SIDE

BELT GUIDE

- 18-

7, TIRE CARE

a, Maintain tire pressure in front tires at 14 PS! and rear

tires at 12 PSI,

b Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can destroy rubber

c, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards that

may cause tire damage,

d. Removing front wheet for tire repair (Fig. 35),

-- Block up front axle securely, Pull off Dust Cap,

-- Remove Klip Ring and Washer and remove wheelo

-- Repair tire and reassembJe. Replace Washer, snap KtIp Ring securely in axle groove, Replace Dust Cap°

e., Removing rear wheel for tire repair (Fig, 36)°

-- Block up rear axle securely. Pull off Dust Cap_

-- Remove E-Ring and Washers (I to 3 as required) and

remove wheel

-- Repair tire and reassemble° Replace Square Key in

Axle Shaft.

-- Replace Washers, E-Ring and Dust Cap,

KLIP RING

DUST

CAP

FIGURE 35

BEADS ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION

WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS

CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION,

8. FINISH

Keep tractor finish and seat free of gasoline, oit, insect chemicals or battery electrolyte Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax

SQUARE KEY

E.RING

WA SH E F

DUST

CAP

FIGURE 36

-19-

DEPTH ADJUSTME NT KNOB

MOWER CLUTCH

LEVER "'DISENGAGED"

POSITION

"'HIGHEST"

ITION

LIFT LEVER

"LOWEST"

POSI T tON

TO REMOVE MOWER BELT

NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING.

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL,

Place Mower Blade Clutch Lever in _DISENGAGED _t

position (Fig 37)

Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to Lowest position,. Move Mower Lift Lever (Fig. 37) forward to lower' Mower to its

lowest position,,

Rotl Belt off Engine Pulley (Fig. 38)

Pull Belt off both Mandrels,

5 Spring Belt Guide away from Idler Pulley and pull Belt

off Idler Pulley°

6. Slide Belt from under Idler Spring

TO REPLACE MOWER BELT

FIGURE 37

ENGINE PULLEY

FIGURE 38

L,H, MANDREL

RETAINER

SPRINGS

IDLER

SPRING

IDLER

BELT GUlDE

RH,, MANDREL

RETAINER

SPRINGS

1 Slide Belt under Idler Spring (Fig_ 38)_

2, Place Belt on rear side of both Mandrels.

3. Spring Idler Belt Guide down and place Bett around rear side of Idler Pulley.

4. Roll Belt over Engine Pulley,

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Remove mower Belt per' instruct{ons under "To Remove

Mower Belt j', through step 3=

2. Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position, Use Lift Lever to lower' mower to its lowest position°

3, Remove Retainer Spring from Clutch Rod; putt Clutch Rod

out of Clutch Bracket.

4 Pull Retainer Springs out of Rear Suspension Trunnionso

Remove Rear Suspension Trunnions from Lift Brackets (Fig. 39),

5. Putl Retainer Spring out of Rear Hinge Pin. Remove Rear Hinge Pin°

6. Pull Retainer Spring out of Front Hinge Pin, Remove Front

Hinge Pin (Fig,'39L

HINGE PINS

REAR

SUSPENSION

TRUNNtONS

LIFT BRACKET

FIGURE 39 - 20 -

7. Use Lift Lever to raise Suspension Arms_ Slide mower out

from under tractor.

STORAGE

When mower is to be stored for a period of time. cfean it

thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Give blades

and underside of housing a good coat of grease or rust pre-

ventat{veo S_ore in a clean dry area.

TROU,LESNOOT,NG

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WILL NOT START

Shift Lever in gear Mower Blade CIutch Lever engaged

No gasoline in Fuel Tank, clogged Fuel

Line, or Fuel Filter

Blown Fuse Dead Battery

HARD TO START

Choked improperly, flooded Engine

Clogged Fuel System

Dirty Air Cleaner Spark Plug dirty or improper gap Defective Battery Defective Ignition or loose wiring

Water in gasoline or old fuel

Improper Carburetor adjustment

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

Engine overload

Clogged Fuel Tank or Fuel Filter

Partially plugged Air Cleaner improper Carburetor adjustment

Dirty Engine Air Screen

Low oil level or dirty oil

Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type

Faulty ignition Poor compression

Oil in gasoline

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Dirty Air Screen

Low oit level or dirty oil

Dirty Engine Partially plugged Muffler

Partially plugged Air Cleaner Stale fuel or improper Carburetor adjustment

NO LIGHTS

No Headlights with Light Switch on and

Engine running

WON'T CHARGE

Blown Fuse Defective Battery

Defective Diode Assembly

Defective Alternator

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE

Tires not inflated properly

Mower improperly adjusted

Grass high or wet

Incorrect engine RPM's Excessive wear to outer cutting tip of mower blade

improper mower blade installation Incorrect mower blade

STORAGE

1. FUEL SYSTEM

a, Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to

run out of gasoline. NOTE: GASOLINE LEFT IN YOUR ENGINE WILL LEAVE GUM DEPOSITS CLOG-

GING FUEL SYSTEM.

b Dispose of gasofine if not to be used. NOTE: GASO-

LINE STORED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS LOSES ITS VOLATILITY (ABILITY TO BURN EFFECTIVELY)..

2o ENGINE OIL

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil.

(See chart, page 7).

3o CYLINDER

a. Remove Spark Plug.. b. Pour one ounce of engine oit through spark plug hole

into cyiindero

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Place in neutrai Disengage Lever (Fig. 10). Be sure Lever is in bottom of slot

Fi{I Tank with Gasoline Check Fuel Line and Car-

buretor (clean if necessary) Replace Fuel Fitter.

Check for fault and replace Fuse

Recharge or replace Battery

Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position (Fig., 10)

and run starter several times to clear out gas

Remove and clean Tank and lines° Replace Fuel Filter Remove and clean (Fig.. 28)

Clean, adjust gap or replace (Fig 30)

Recharge or replace Check the wiring and Spark Plug Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and

replace Spark Pfug

Make necessary adjustments (F ig. 31 )

Shift to a lower gear (Fig 24) or reduce toad Remove and clean Tan{<; replace Fuel Filter

Remove and clean (Fig. 28)

Make necessary adjustments (Fig 31) Clean Air Screen (Fig 25)

Add or change oil (page 14)

Replace Spark Plug (Fig. 30)

Check Spark Plug and for loose wires

Major Engine overhaul

Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor and refitl

Clean Air Screen (Fig. 25) Add or change oil (page t4)

Ctean Engine Cooling Fins (page 16)

Remove and clean Muffler or replace Remove and clean (Fig. 28) Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor (Fig 31)

Check Fuse, Switch and wire connections Replace

Headlight Bulbs

Check for fault and replace

Replace

Check air pressure in tires (page 6) Check front to rear and side to side mower adjust-

merit (page 10)

Use a slower ground speed (refer to Mower Operating

Instructions, pacje 1I}

Check engine RPM's (refer to Carburetor Adiustment, page 17)

Replace mower blade

Reinstall with top of blade up

Replace with proper mower blade

c.. Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few

seconds to distribute oil.

d_ Replace with new Spark Plug.

4. BATTERY a.. Remove battery if tractor is not used regularly during

winter months_ Store in cool, dry place (above 50OF.). Re-charge each month if necessary. NOTE: BATTERIES

NOT IN USE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND NOT KEPT FULLY CHARGED, PRODUCE SULPHATE DEPOSITS ON PLATES WHICH CANNOT BE RE-

MOVED BY RECHARGING

5o GENERAL CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, finish, seat, etc of all foreign matter,

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(_) FRONT WHEEL

BEARING

LUBRICATIONCHART

AXLE PIVOT (_

SPINDLE (_

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING (_

(_TIE ROD

_ LUTCH/BRAKE

PIVOT

(_ ATTACHM E

LIFT ARM

SERVICE RIECOgB

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE

CLUTCH PIVOT (_

ROD (_)

PIVOT

/BRAKE (_

HMENT LIFT ARM 1_)

MOWER CLUTCH

PIVOT (_

(_SAE 30 MOTOR OIL

(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

SERVICE DATES

Check Engine Oil ,L,evel .... _ I

Change Engine Oil (see chart, page 7) _1_

Lubricate Pivot Points Q and @ .... _ .........

Check Brake Operation

Clean Air Screen and Air' Intake Duct

Clean Air Cleaner Element _ : " _....

Replace Air Cleaner......Element _ I

.Clean Engine Cooling Fins ......... ........

Replace Spark Plug

Check Batte.[y..Levet ................. _!

Check Tire Pressure

Replace Fuel Filter .....

..... '.... ;,,_ : ....... :...... : i m i i _ ....... :

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SCHEMATIC

RED

30 AMP

11 H°P, 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,255732

12V

RED

+ -

BLACK

oltllo

RED

% STARTER

NEUTRAL ATTACH

WHITE--_C_ _ WHITE

Of---'---_tNTER'K SW ,NTER'K SW SOLENOID%

S %

BLACK

IGNITION C'

SWITCH M

IGNITION

'"MAGNETRON

SPAR K PLUG

IGNITION SWITCH

STD365402

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M-G

ON B-L

START B-S

_\ BLACK .....

_[_/ RECTIFIER CHARGING

IRED.......

(DIODE) COIL

ORANGE

LIGHT

SWITCH

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS AND CABLE TIESWERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE

YOURWIRING

BROWN

3 AMP&, 10 VAC (MIN.)

@ MAX, R,P.Mo BATTERY IN LINE

BROWN BLA'

CHASSIS GROUND

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11 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255732

REPAIIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

11 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255732

KEY NO.

2 3 4

5 6

t0 1t 12 13

14 15 16

PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO.

7662J Bulb, LIght ! 7

105386X Harness, Light Socket !8 !06480X Harness, tgmtIon 19

STD365410 Key Set 20

105381X Switch, Light 21 104445X Sw_tch, ]nterlock 22

3258J Nut, Hex 5/8- 32 23

11151000 Washer, Lock, Int. Tooth, 5/8 24

STD365402 Switch, Igmtlon 25 STD380300 *Fuse, 30 Amp. 26

STD551125 *Washer, Lock, !/4 27 STD541225 *Nut, Hex Jam 1/4- 20 28 STD522505 *Bolt, Hex, 1/4 - 20 x 1/2 Gr. 5

73510400 Nut, Keps 1/4 - 20 29 4559J Cable Assembly 30

11050400 Washer Lock, Ext. Tooth, t/4 31

A B

719J Cover, Terminal 5114J Cable, Battery

105737X Switch, Interlock 2033J Cable, Battery STD522507 *Bolt, Hex, 1/4- 20 x 3/4

STD551025 *Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. STD541025 *Nut. Hex 1/4 - 20

t04923X Battery, 12V., Sears

105371X Terminal Guard STD541625 *Wing Nut 1/4 - 20

11030400 72240460

2008J

106552X

I06580X

7!92J

101539X

106738X

*STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

Int./Ext, Tooth Lockwasher 1/4 Battery 8oit (Bolt - Carriage, Rd° Hd.

Sq. Neck 1/4 - 20 x 7 - 1/2)

Solenoid Cover - Cable, 9"

Kit, Replacement Fuseholder Cable Tie

Sheet - Instruction, Tractor 15° Slope Owners Manual

@11_) 12 13

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1! H.P. 38"' RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255732

REPAaR PARTS

ENCLOSURE

11 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255732

KEY

NO.

4 5 6

7 8

10 11 12

",4

t4 16

17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24

28 29

30 31 32

PART

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO.

105873X 17490612

17490616

105513X 105529X

73680500 105512X 105514X 105274X 19132012

STD523707 73680600

17490608

105753x 105465X

105464X

STD533707 *Bolt. Cart. 3/8 - 16 x 3/4

105466X Pad, Footrest 105600X Bracket, Pivot, GriII, R.H.

105602X Bracket, Pivot, Grill L.H.

STD551125 *Washer. Lock, 1/4 STD541025 *Nut, Hex, I/4,20

1056t5X 105614X

105776X 105777X

11030400 105268X

!05685X

STD551025

t05797X

Seat Screw, Hex Washer Thdo R01t 3/8 -

16 x 3/4 Type TT Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 5/8 • 16 x ! Bracket. Pivot, Seat

Bolt, Shoulder, 5/16 - 18 Nut, Lock. 5/16 * 18

Spring - Compression

Clamp, Spring

Fender

Washer_ 13/32 x 1 - 1/4 x I2 Ga.

• Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16 x 3/4 Nut, Lock 3/8 - 16

Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roll 3/8

t6 x 1/2

Bracket, Fender Footrest, L.H. Footrest, R.H,

Lens, L.H. Lens, R.H.

Spacer, .28 x .75 x .20 Spacer, °28 x .75 x .46

Washer, Lock, int. Ext. Tooth, I/4

Bezel

Strap Assembly, Grill

*Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x t6 Ga.

Hinge, Hood, L.H.

NO. NO.

33 105792X Hinge, Hood, R,H. 34 105682X Hood Assembly

35 105678X Grill Assembtv 36 !05604X Bracket, Frame, Pivot, R,H,

37 105606X Bracket, Frame, Pivot. L.H, 38 t05683X Side Panel. R.H.

39 105684X Side Panet, L.H. 40 105666X Chassis Assembly

41 102481X Drawbar 42 105516X Pan - Seat

45 105372X Tray, Battery 46 105687X Tube oPlastic

47 6999R Clamp Hose 48 105801X Decal - Reflective, Rear

49 t05802X Decal, Stripe, L.H. 50 105803X Decal. Stripe, R.H.. 5t t05806X Decal, Grill Craftsman 52 t05807X Decal, Grill, Strtpe 53 4900J Decal, Clutch/Brake

54 105805X Decal. 11 H.Po 55 105809X Decal, 5 Speed 38"

56 105813X Decal..V-Belt Schematic 57 105774X Clip, Hold Down bL.A

58 74780812 Bolt, Hex 1/2 - 13 x 3/4 59 t0110800 Washer- Lock - Light t/2

60 19171912 Washer !7/32 x 1 - 3/16 x 12 Ga, 61 STD523710 *Bolt, Hex 3/8 - t6 x ! 63 106301X Guide - Belt, Lower, Eng. Pulley, L.H. 64 t06300X Guide - Belt, Lower, Eng. Putley, R.H.

*STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

A B C D F

"_ 2 _ 5 _) tl _13 (_ 18

Q 6 G 12 @ 12

G H J K L M

O 23 _ 23 (5) 22 58 61 3

@ 22 '_," 28 @ 31 _[_ _ _

_) 23 @ 59 @t0

Q 60 @

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P, TS

1t H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255732

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P !

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester Screen Assembly 677Vl

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PARTS

11 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255732

KEY PART

NO NO

1 I01325N

2 105731X 3 9767H 4 STD551143

5 74770728 6 105732X

10 t06163X

11 101273M t2 101t59L

13 74780552

14 STD522505 15 17490620

17 1062!3X 19 10587_X

20 STD523727 21 73680600

22 STD580025 23 105703X 24 12000028

25 3723J 26 STD523710

27 STD523712

28 17490512

29 105638X 30 I05639X 31 t06188X 32 4921H 33 I06190X

34 STD523107 35 73680500 36 !06294X 37 106189X 38 t05842X 39 STD523707

40 19252516 41 6465R

42 105699X 43 73960500 44 105701X 45 STD5612!0 46 19151216 47 t04777X

48 17490612

STD551125 *Washer, Lock I/4

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO

Engine, 11 H.P. Model No. 252707, Type Noo 0669-01 Putley, Engine

Valve, Drain Oil

*Washer, Lock, 7/16

Bolt, Hex 7/16- 20 x 1 - 3/4 V-Belt, Drive

Foam, Strip

Muffler

Shield, Heat

Bolt, Hex Hd. 5/16- 18 x 3- 1/4

Gr. 5

Bolt, Hex I/4- 20 x I/2 Gr, 5

Screw, Hex Washer Thd° Rolling

3/8- 16 x 1- 1/4

Duct, lntake_ Air

Transaxle, 5 Speed, Model No. 4150-6 (See pages 36and 37 for parts

breakdown)

*Bolt, Hex 3/8- !6 x 2- 3/4

Nut, Lock 3/8- t6

* Key, Woodruff

Pulley, Transaxle Ring, Retainer

Bracket, Transaxle *Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 *Bolt, Hex 3/8- 16 x 1 - 1/4

Screw, Hex Washer Thread Roiling

5/16- 18 x 3/4

Bracket, Support

Support, Battery

Keeper, Belt, L.H.

Retainer, Spring

Clamp *Bolt, Hex 5/16- 18 x 3/4

Nut, Lock 5/t6- 18

Strap, Locator

Keeper, Belt, R.H,

Strap, Torque, Transaxte

*Bolt, Hex 3/8 16 x 3/4

Washer 25/32 x 1 o.9/16 x 16Ga.

Knob, Shift

Rod, Shift

Nut Lock, Whiz 5/16 - 18

Washer- Shift, Plate

*Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga

Retainer, Belt

Screw, Hex Washer Thdo Rolling 3/8 -

!6 x 3/4

49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58

59 6O

6t 62 63 64

65 66 67 68 69

70 71

72 73 74 75

76 77

78 79

8O 8t

82 83 88

90 91 92 93 95

96 97

99 100 101

19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13)'16 x 12 Ga, 105730X Keeper, Belt, Engine

106191X Keeper, Belt 4470J Spacer 4859J Idler, Flat

106298X Pulley, Idler t05705X BeHcrank Assembly (lnc. Key Noo 89)

STD523715 *Bolt, Hex 3/8- 16 x 1 _ 1/2

t05709X Spring, Return, Clutch

207J Washer, Hardened

12000039 Ring, Klip I057t0X Link, Clutch

760204 t2 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

105724X Bracket, Clutch 105752X Rod, Brake 105757X Spring, Rod, Brake

STD551037 "Washer 13/32 x t3/16 x 16 Gao

73930600 Nut, Lock 3/8- 16

105758X Rod, Brake, Parking

71673 Cap- Ptunger

105720X Shaft, Foot Pedal

8883R Cover - Pedal

19252016 Washer 25/32 x 1 - 1/4 x 16 Ga

STD571810 *Pin, Roll, 3/16 x 1

105733X Arm, Brake

STD580025 * Key, Woodruff

STD580105 *Key, Square 3/16 x 2

104767X Cap, Hub, Rear

59192 Cap, Valve

65139 Stem, Valve

106268X Tire, Rear o18 x 950 x 8

7152J Tube, Tire (not furnished with tractor)

I06108X Rim Assembly, Rear

105702X Spacer, Split

19252016 Washer 25/32 x 1 - 1/4 x t6 Gao 12000001 E-Ring

STD533707 *Bolt, Carriage 3/8 - 16 x 3/4

106319X Spring- Ext

106320X Bracket o Spring 106157X Plate _Strap, Torque 105706X Bearing

106499X Retainer- Belt 2751R Clip - Insulated

t06407X Deflector, Muffler 17390806 Screw, Hex Washer No. 8: 32 x 3/8

13280312 Nipple, Pipe, 3/8 NPT x I - 1/2 13300300 Coupling, Pipe Stdo 3/8- 18 NPT

105700X Spring I06630X P_ate, Shift

*STANDARD HARDWARE-PURCHASE LOCALLY

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