Craftsman 917.25651, 917.2565 User Manual

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MODEL U

oAssembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities

oService and Adjustments oRepair Parts

E 917.2565

OWNER'S MANUAL

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917

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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

SAFETY RULES

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc_, which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is dear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area°

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone_ Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting_

° Turn off blades when not mowing ° Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

° Watch for' traffic when operating near or' crossing roadways..

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death..

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or' if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.,

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across

° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles

° Use slow speed. Choose a tow gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

° Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual, Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Donot turn onslopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, ifpossible..

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over' the edge

of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass.. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

° Donot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground_

° Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur ifthe operator is not alert to the presence of children.. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity_ Never assume that children wil! remain where you last saw them.,

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible aduit

• Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren enter the area..

• Before and when backing, Lookbehind and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation_

= Never allow children to operate the machine,

° Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision..

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra ca[rein handling gasoline and other' fuels_ They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke..

Never refuel the machine indoors Never store tile machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water' heater:

. Never run a machine inside a closed area,

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.,

° Never tamper with safety devices_ Check their proper

operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up

Clean oil or fuel spillage_ Allow machine to cool before storing.

° Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object

Repair, if necessary, before restarting..

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running

° Grass catcher components are subject towear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary_

• Mower blades are sharp and can cuL Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them

° Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

required.

portant safety precautions. It means

i Look for this symbol to point out im-

....... SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!t! YOUR

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where itcannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

A WARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con- tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service CentedDepartmento We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual° The instructions wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain you rtractor properly.. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

,NUMBER 917.256510

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT..

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 15.5 GASOLINE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 30 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

(GAP: .030") STD 361458 VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 005" - ..007"

EXHAUST: .009" - _.011"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

1st t .0 2nd 1..3

3rd 2.1 4th 3.1

5th 4 0 6th 5 1

REVERSE: 1.6

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE..

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: t4 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-. ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES

• Read and observe the safety rules,

- Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cow

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

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BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT.. LBS

(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operaton In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).. Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal land& A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMmTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according

to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover: ° Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, bells, etc

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass ° Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any batter/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..

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER.. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY ) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES,

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19

WARRANTY ........................................... _...... ,............... 3

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 7-9

OPERATION .......................................................... 10-14

INDEX

Accessories ........................................................5

Adjustments:

Brake ............................................................22

Carburetor ..........................................25

Mower

Front-To-Back .............................21

Side-To-Side ............................ 21

Throttle Control Cable .......................24

Air Filter, Engine ....................................................18

Air Screen, Engine ......................................18

Assembly .............................................................7-9

Battery:

Charging ..................................................9

Cleaning ................................................17

Levels ......................................................17

Starting with Weak Battery ........... 23

Storage ............................................................26

Terminals ..............................................17

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ............ 22

Mower Blade(s)

Removal/Replacement .................22

Blade:

Sharpening .............................................16

Replacement ................................. 16

Brake Adjustment ..........................................22

Carburetor Adjustment ................................25

Controls, Tractor ..........................................11

Customer Responsibilities .............. 15-19

Engine:

Air Filter ...................................... I8

Air Screen, Engine ............................18

Cooling Fins, Engine ....................18

Engine Oil ................................... 17

Fuel Filter .........................................19

Spark Plug(s) ............................. 19

Tractor:

Battery ........................................... 17

Blade ..................................................16

Lubrication Chart ..................... 15

Maintenance Schedule .............. 1

Tire Care .......................................9,16,23

Transaxle ................................. 17

Cutting Height, Mower ............................ 12

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .......................24

Schematic ........................................ 29

Wiring Diagram .....................................30

Engine:

Air Filter .........................;................... 18

Air Screen .................................... 18

Cooling Fins, Engine ..........................18

Oil Change .............................................17

Oil Level .................................. 13,17

Oil Type .......................................................17

Preparation .................................... 13

Repair Parts .........................................48-53

Starting ...............................................14

Storage ............................................ 26

Filter:

Air Filter ................................................18

Fuel .................................................. 19

Fuel:

Type .................................................. 13

Storage ......................:............................26

Fuse ......................................................... 24

Hood Removal/Installation ................... 24

Leveling Mower Deck ............................. 21

Lubrication:

Chart .......................................................15

Maintenance Schedule ,.;...................... 15

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back .............21

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ...............21

Blade Sharpening ................................16

Blade Replacement .................... 16

Cutting Height .................................. 12

Installation .................................... 20

Operation ...............................................13

Removal .............................................. 20

Mowing Tips ...................................................14

Muffler ........................................ ;........ 19

Spark Arrester ........................... 3,40

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ 13,17

Engine ........................................... 17

Storage ..............................;................ 26

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-25

STORAGE ................................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 27-28

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 30-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 48-53

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER

Operation ...............................................................10-14

Operating Mower ...................:...................13

Options:

Accessories ..............................................5

Spark Arrester .......................................3,40

Parking Brake .............................................11-12

Pads Bag .................................................... 6

Pads, Replacement/Repair ...............30-47

Product Specifications ................................3

Repair Parts ....................................... 30-47

Safety Rules ...................................................2

Seat .....................................................................8

Service and Adjustments ................ 20-25

Carburetor ..............................................25

Fuse ................................................ 24

Hood Removalllnstallatlon ........... 24

Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ...............22

Mower Belt(s)

Remova!/Replacement ............ 22

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back ........................... 2I

Slope Guide Sheet ................................ 55

Spark Plug(s) ......................................... 19

Specifications ............................. ,............ 3

Side-to-Side ............................;._ 21

Mower Removal .............................. 20

Tire Care ...................................9,16,23

Starting the Engine ............................13-14

Steering Wheel .................................. 7,23

Stopping the Tractor ..................................12

Storage ...............................................................26

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment .......25

Tires ...................................................9,16,23

Trouble Shooting Chart ................... 27-28

Transaxle ................................................. 17

Warranty ...................................................... 3

Wiring Diagram ....................................... 30

Wiring Schematic ......................................29

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ACCESSO

These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased

Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor

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ATTACH

ENTS

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor.. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy

attaching and detaching..

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn.. Ta-

pered 25-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in..

Steel weight tray for increased penetration. BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a

healthier, heater looking lawn.. Two Permanex containers hold 30-gallon plastic bags..

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available, plus

accessories such as side panel kits, toot caddy, cart cover, protective mat and dolly

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots.. 36-inch swath. 24

hardened steel coring tips 150 tb. capacity weight tray

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster. FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2or3 pulFbehind attachments at once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,

carts or other heavy attachments).

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decks not so

equipped. MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface foreasy pickup Twenty spring tine teeth. Usefuftopreparebareareas forseeding. Availabteforfront

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into large hopper.. Mounts behind tractor

MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) wilhout

changing blades For models not equipped as 34n-1 Convertible

mowers, See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this manual

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface, 36-inch wide, 18-inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs ofweight Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum

SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14-inch high, 48-inch wide blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right, Raises, lowers

with side lever Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar

weight)

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow, Mounts easily with simple pin arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat.. 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and!or rear drawbar weight..)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12-volt source Includes booms for

automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern For applying herbicides, insecti- cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill- ing easy_ Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-

icers and sand SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.

TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in lift and depth control system and does NOT require asleeve hitch

Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor

drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for

dethatching, aerating, hilling without tools.

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross

links give smooth ride, outstanding traction.. TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel

frame, ABS plastic top; clear pEasticwindshield offers 360 degree visibilily.. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun

protector in summer.. Optional accessories include: tinted! tempered solid safety glass windshiefd with hand operated wiper;

12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top

VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard4o_reach places. VAClCHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder_.

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applicatiens

Uses (1) 55 lb. weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for

snow removal or dozing heavy materials.

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(2) Sheet

Metal

(1) Locknut 3/8-24

(1) 2-3/8" Diameter Washer'

Screws

#10-16 x 1/2

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Steering

_, ........ Boot

Steering

Wheel

Video

Cassette

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I

(1) Lock Washer' 1/2

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

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Manual

Parts Bag

.......... f ......

Parts bag contents not shown full size

Steering Wheel Wheel

Adapter Insert

Bushing

Steering (_

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

(2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness°

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier,. Standard wrench sizes are listed,

(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 9/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

(1) I/2" wrench Utility knife (1) 3/4" wrench

When right and left hand are mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel),,

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6)

• Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and lay panels flat.

= Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

STEERING SHAFT

POSITION)

• LARGE FLAT

_.I WASHER

,,_---'_,..................... STEERING WHEEL

BUSHING

TABS

' i HOLE

LOCKNUT

SCREW

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft, ° Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash

line up with steering bushing.. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely,,

o Position steering boot over steering shaft, o Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash

and push down to secure,.

o Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft, o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,,

o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto adapter,,

• Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 hex locknut and tighten securely.

• Snap insert into center of steering wheel, ° Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill,,

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE

TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID

STEERING SHAFT

(SHIPPING

POSITION)

SLOT

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 5)

° Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position., ° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal,

° Place gearshift ]ever in neutral (N) position. ° Roll tractor backwards off skid.

o Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor.

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ASSEMBLY

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before cormecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

o Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat

pan to raised position. o Open battery box door. o Remove termina! protective caps and discard.

° If this battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for' minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as

shown., Tighten securely..

° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-

nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut° Tighten securely_

. Close battery box door:. Open battery box door for:

. Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware),,

= Inspection for corrosiorL ° Testing battery°

° Jumping (if required). o Periodic charging

DISCARD

TERMINAL

POSITIVE PROTECTIVE (RED) CABLE CAPS

SEAT

PAN

BOX DOOR

FIG. 3

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, o Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

° Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasherandflatwasher

loosely., Do not tighten. ° Tighten shoulder' bolt securely° ° Lower' seat into operating position and sit on seat. ° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down

(See Fig..8)_ o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. o Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT

LOCK

HEX

WASHER

NUT

NEGATIVE

(BLACK) CABLE

FIG. 2

FLAT

WASHER

HEX BOLT

ADJUSTMENT BOLT

SHOULDER BOLT

SEAT PAN

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

FIG. 4

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ASSEM LY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes., Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance,,

* Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.,

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual,

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual,. Verify that the belts are routed correctlyo

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted.. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

€'CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST;'

7 All assembly instructions have been completed ,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.. v" Battery is properly prepared and charged (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.. v" Al! tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

," Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers..

v" Check wiring.. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped..

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS.:'

¢" Engine oil is at proper level,

V Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline,

V Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function.. Operate them before you start the engine

¢' Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaning,.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

REVERSE FORWARD

OILPRESSURE

CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

FAST SLOW

LOCK LOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL

MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

(Hydro Models only)

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OPERATmO

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference_

LIGHT

SWITCft

THROTTL_CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL

AMMETER CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH

ATTACHMENT IGNITION

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

MOWER DECK

HEIGHT ADJUST-

MENT POSITIONS

GEARSHIFT LEVER

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute..

AMMETER: indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and ofL

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordecfutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch!brake pedal into the brake position.

PARKING BRAKE

FIG. 5

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor..

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor..

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine°

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OPERATIO

_AFETY GLASSEI

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while

operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide ViSIOn safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor isequipped with anoperator presence sensing switch, When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator' to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake wii! shut off the engine.. = Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hold

. Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, Pedalshould remain in "BRAKE" position_ Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure_

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL,

"BRAKE" POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES - ° Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-

sition. GROUND DRIVE- o Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position,.

o Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position. ENGINE -

o Move throttte control to slow (._) position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (.e_.)

position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire".

° Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.. = Never use choketo stop engine..

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED" POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

GEARSHIFT LEVER

FIG. 6

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor isstanding idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass, To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

i ..............

CAUTION: Always stop tractor' com- pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engine at full throttle. o Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate

= Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance.,

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever

° Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. o Move gearshift lever to desired position, o Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.. IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 5)

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height°

• Grasp lift lever. o Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position._ The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2 to 4". The

heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running, These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed. o The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-t/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months.. For' healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth,

o For best cutting performance, grass over6 inches in

height should be mowed twice.. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height_

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OPERATHON

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine°

. Select desired height of cut. ° Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

° TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSITION

_._, ."_ POSITION

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brakeand clutch/brake pedal,.

° Make all turns slowly

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control,

° When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position.

o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood isclosed and secured totractor,. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc_).

BEFORE STARTING 3"HE ENGmNE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 12)

= The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil,

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.. ° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oi! level, if necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached, Do not overfill.

° For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)_

o To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manua[_

DISCHARGE GUARD

FIG. 7

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

,11

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down I

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. I

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills,

,, Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.. ° If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position

° If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake°

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart

movement..

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and tend oxide deposits and reduce valve life),.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERAT;NG IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage° Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage° To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur_

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.

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OPERATION

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run

out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine_

= Depress clutch/brake peda! and set parking brake.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. o Move throttle control lever to choke (N) position for

cold engine start. For warm engine start, move throttle control to fast (._,) position..

° Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to"START"

position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute_ if engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,€_) position, wait a few minutes and try again.

° When engine starts, move throttle control to desired

position..

° Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive or attachments..

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual°

- When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig. 8 )..

° If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings.. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height

° Do not mow grass when it is wet.. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. A]low grass to

dry before mowing.

° Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material., Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as we]l as the quality of cut desired.

° When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

MOWING TiPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor..

° Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance, See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual..

= The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

ming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

machine,. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

FIG. 8

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CUSTOMER RESPONS L ES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___o__ _*"

AS YOUCOMPLETE

CheckBrakeOperation 6#4 644 CheckTire Pressure 6## Checkfor LooseFasteners 6,.j

Sharpen/Repiacetvlowe'r'BIades

C LubricationChart

T CheckBatteryLevel/Recharge

0 CleanBatteryand Terminals

a CheckTransaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Beit(s) Tension

Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension CheckEngine Oil Level 6#4,

ChangeEngineOi! CIeanAirFilter

E N

.........C,!,e,anAir Screen

InspectMuffler/SparkArrester

[ Replace Oil Fitter (If equipped)

_"7 e,'

.............. _#f4 ...............

v' e,'

e,'

V'5

V'oi

e#;

......V...................................'v' ........................

N clean Engine Cooling Fins

ReplaceSparkPlug ReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge

ReplaceFuelFilter

I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operaling in dirty or dus_y conditions 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change ei_every 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence° To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear,, A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer,

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level

• Check brake operation,.

• Check tire pressure_

• Check for loose fasteners

v' _" v'2

5- if equipped with adjuslable system 6 - Noi required if equipped with mainlenance4_ee battery

7 - Tighten #ont axle pivol bolt Io 35 It 4bs maximum

Do not overtighten

LUBRICATION CHART

(_) SPINDLE ZERK

® FRONT WH

BEARING ZERK

CLUTCH PIVOT(S)

(_SAE 30 OR t0W30 MOTOR OIL Q GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW- DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

'15

_FRONT WHEEL ®

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE®

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CUSTO

RESPONSJ IL E$

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance°

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manua!).=

TIRES

o Maintain proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

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

cals which can harm rubber.

° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage..

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re- place bent or damaged blades_

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 9)

° Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

° Remove hex bolt, lockwasher and flat washer securing

blade..

= Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown_

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer' and flat washer in exact order as shown.

° Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced_

........ i,J,_J,lJJ

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG, 9

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine..

• The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower..

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer_ (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer)..

= Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

if blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either' end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade_ The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are noL

5/8" BOLT OR PIN

CENTER HOLE

BLADE

FIG. 10

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CUSTOM RESPONS

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use., However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean° o Keep battery bolts tight., o Keep small vent holes openr

o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battew and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power,

o Remove terminal guar& ° Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.,

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until brighL

. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. ° Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).,

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wean

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling,

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc,) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

wil! result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil,

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year,. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation,, Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level,.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change,,

All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface,

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container,,

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick,. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil,,

° Remove drain plug,, ° After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely,

° Refill engine with oil through oii fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill,, For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this

manual

° Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading,, Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP! service classification SF or SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES ..............

i_F _20 _ 0 ° 30" 320 40" 60 _ 800 'i00 _

i°c-3oo -20o 40° oo _;o 2oo 3oo 40°

TEM,P,gRATuRE'RANGEANTiciPATED BEFORENEXTOILCHANGE

FIG. 11

.........., ' ' i

OIL FILL CAPIDIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 12

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ESPONSU LINES

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter'. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-

tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions,,

• Remove knob(s) and cover° TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

° Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge. = Wash it in liquid detergent and water..

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth,, . Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

= If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cteaner,, ° Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge,. o Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s),.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE . Remove cartridge nut,,

= Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en-

tering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor_

- Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface. If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

° Reinsta!l cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover' and secure

with knob(s)_

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE_ THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE.. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY

CARTRIDGE.

COVER KNOB"---

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14)

Remove any dust, dirt or oi! from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating..

, Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing

and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

- Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirL = Use compressed air'or' stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean engine cooling fins.

, To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

SCREWS

DIPSTICK

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

BLOWER HOUSING

AIR SCREEN

SCREWS

ENGINE

,COOLING FINS

SPARK

PLUG

COVER CARTRIDGE NUT

]_--_'_'PAPER

E LEANER-'I J: CA.TR,DGE

FIG. 13

FIG. 14

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CUS=['O E ESPO

MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage,

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual**

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required,

o With engine cool, remove fi{ter and plug fuel line

sections._

o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

o Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned_

= Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

mLF['mES

CLAMP CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 15

CLEANING

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

° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oi!, etc,.

o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax_ We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.,

"19

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SERVICE AND ADJUS ENTS

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CAUTION:

Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where itcannot come in contact with

plug, .................................

iiii ilmlml

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 16)

Mower witlbe easier toremove from the right side of tractor

o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

° Move attachment liftlever forward to lower mower to its

lowest position.

o Roll belt off engine pulley_

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring.

° Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring..

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.+

, Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer

springs.

° Raise lift lever' to raise suspension arms Slide mower

out from under tractor

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE

R.H+AND L.H+SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 16)

° Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. o Slide mower under' tractor with discharge guard to right

side of tractor.

+ Lower lift lever to its lowest position.. . Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

CLUTCH ROD

SUSPENSION

ARMS

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI+SWAY BAR

CLUTCH LEVER

RETAINER SPRING

ENGINE

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 16

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SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 19 and 20)

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 ofthis manual).

Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 17 and 18)

• Raise mower to its highest position,

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measu re height from bottom edge of mower to groun& Distance"A" on

both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other_

. If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only,.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

o To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side,.

NOTE: Each ful! turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8"o

o Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO

GROUND _ F q .___a_OUND

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT iS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL SfDE-TO_

SIDE To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position..

Check adjustment on right side of tractor_ Measure dis- tance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown..

, Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal inlength° Both links should be approximately 10-3/8",.

o If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

. To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equal number of turns,.

o When distance "D" is I/4" to 3/4" lower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links._

° To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on

both front links° Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns.

. When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment°

FIG, 17

SUSPENSION

ARM

FIG. 18

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

... _,.: = ., ._ _ MANDREL

FIG. 19

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

/_if :_.............. _"!_::':_:i_ .................

NUT "E"

NUT "F"

FRONT LIN KS TRUNNION

2"1 FIG, 20

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SERVMCEA

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ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 21)

The mower' blade drive belt may be replaced without tools_

Park the tractor on level surface° Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL-

= Remove mower from tractor (See '`TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual)

° Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

= Pull belt away from mower_ BELT INSTALLATION -

° Install new belt in reverse order of removal = Make sure belt is inall pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

° Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

MANDREL PULLEY

IDLER

PULLEYS

FIG. 21

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 22)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxte.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake..

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod°

If distance is otherthan 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2'L Retighten jam nut against nut "A"..

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above° Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is still greater' than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center'.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM

NUT

OPERATING ARM

FIG. 22

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake_ For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom side of left footrest.,

• Remove mower' (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manuaL)

° Remove upper belt keeper, = Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

° Pull beft slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

upwards from trartsaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-

ers,

° Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards

from around engine pulley_

° Install new belt by reversing above procedure° IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

PULLEY

CLUTCHING IDLER

IDLER

TRANSAXLE PULLEY

TABS

BELT

KEEPER

22 FIG. 23

Page 23

SERVICE A D ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual_

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on

your unit., if damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service

center.,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 24)

o Block up axle securely+, ° Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose),,

° Repair tire and reassemble,, = On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert square key,,

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove,,

° Replace axle cover,,

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 25)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keepsparks,flame

and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged,, If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR 1S EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATtVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,

TO A]-rACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.,

° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - ° BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery_

= RED cable last from both batteries.

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

AXLE COVER

_SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 24

CHASSIS

CABLES

CHARGED

BATTERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG+25

Page 24

ERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

o Raise hood.. , Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

gdlL

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill,.

. Close hood,,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor' to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting, ° Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in Repair

Parts section of this manual,

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse_ The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 26)

° Raise hood° ° Unsnap headlight wire connector,

o Stand in front of tractor_ Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor°

° To replace, reverse above procedure..

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 27)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary_ Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

° With engine not running, move throttle control lever

from slow (,_,) to choke (l\t) position_ Slowly move

lever from choke (N) to fast (,_) position,.

= Check that holes "A" in governorcontrol lever and hole

in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes

are aligned.. Tighten clamp screw securely_

GOVERNOR CONTROLLEVER

GOVERNOR CONTROL PLATE

FIG, 26

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE CONNECTOR

HOLES "A" CLAMP THROI"rLE

SCREW CABLE

FIG. 27

Page 25

SERVICE A

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 28)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary,. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences infuel,

temperature, altitude or load.. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows: in general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de-

creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/ air mixture. Turning the idle mixture valve out (counter_ clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving

a richer fuel/air mixture,.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT,

PRELIMINARY SETTING - = Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu-

retor when making carburetor adjustments.

= Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly

(see above)..

• With engine off turn idle mixture valve in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock- wise) 1 full turn..

FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position_

- Move throttle control lever to slow (,_) position. With finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

o While still holding throttle lever against idle speed

screw, turn idte mixture valve in (clockwise) until en- gine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough,. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positionso Release throttle lever..

ACCELERATION TEST -

° Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast (,@)

positiono if engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-

ates smoothly,.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - damage may result°

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WiTH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDINGTHE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THiNKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

THROTTLE IDLE SPEED LEVER SCREW

IDLE MIXTURE VALVE

FIG, 28

Page 26

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor 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.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor- oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Store in a clean, dry area,

o Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual)..

. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

o Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual,.

= Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened.. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear.. Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting..

BATTERY

° Fully charge the battery for storage°

= After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.,

= To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned tlloroug hly (see'TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual)..

° After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals_

° Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

° If battery is removed from tractor for' storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL sYSTEM

IMPORTANT: iT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE..

° Drain the fuel tank. o Start the engine and Iet it run until the fuel _ines and

carburetor- are empty.

° Never use engine or carburetor cleaner' products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

° Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor- age,. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container-. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor, Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor ifusing fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)..

CYLINDERS

- Remove spark plug(s)_ ° Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s),

= Turn ignitionkey to "START" position for a few seconds

to distribute oit_

° Replace with new spark plug(s)..

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one season to another_ . Replace your' gasoline can if your can starts to rust.,

Rust and/or dirt in your' gasoline will cause problems.

o If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt.

° Coveryourtractor with a suitable protective coverthat

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

Page 27

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

m .....................

Hard to start

Engine wil! not turn over

t. Out of fuel 2,, Engine not "CHOKED" properiy

3. Engine flooded 4, Bad spark plug

5. Dirty air filter 6, Dirty fuel filter,.

7 Water in fuel.

8 Loose or damaged wiring 9 Carburetor out of adjustment

10 Engine valves out of adjustment.

1 Dirty air filter

2 Bad spark plug 3 Weak or dead battery

4 Dirtyfuel filter 5 Staleor dirty fuel

6 Loose or damaged wiring,, 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 8 Engine valves out of adjustment

1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 3, Weak or dead battery. 4, Blown fuse.,

5, Corroded batter,,/terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring 7,. Faulty ignition switch

8 Faulty solenoid or starter,

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es)

t Fill fuel tank

2 See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean/replace airffiter

6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fue! tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter, 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact an authorized service center/department

10 Contact an authorized service center/department

t., Clean/replace air filter. 2, Replace sparkplug 3 Recharge or replace battery

4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7, Contact an authorized service center/department

8, Contact an authorized service center/department

t Depress clutch/brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch

3 Recharge or replace battery 4, Replace fuse

5., Clean battery termina{s 6,, Check all wiring

7, Check/replace ignition switch

8., Check/replace solenoid or starter 9, Contact an authorized service center/department

Engine clicks but will not start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

I Weak or dead battery

2 Corroded battery terminals, 3 Loose or damaged wiring.

4 Faulty solenoid or starter

1 Cutting too much grass/too fast

2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position, 3, Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower,,

4 Dirty air filter., 5,, Low oiI leve!/dirty oil.

6, Faulty spark plug

7, Dirty fuel filter, 8, Stale or dirty fue[

9. Waterin fuel

10. Spark plug wire loose,, 11, Dirty engine air screen!f{ns 12 Dirty/clogged muffler t3 Loose or damaged widng

14, Carburetor out of adjustment, 15, Engine valves out of adjustment

1 Worn, bent or loose blade.

2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose/damaged part(s)

1.. Recharge or replace battery

2. Clean barteryterminals 3, Check all wiring

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

,,H............. ..........................................................

1_, Set in "Higher Cu{" position/reduce speed

2. Adjust throttle control 3, Clean underside of mower housing..

4 Clean/replace air filter,,

5 Check oil level/change oil,, 6 Clean and regap or change spark p_ug 7 Replace fuelfiIter. 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank wilh fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

t0 Connect and tighten spark plug wire tl, Clean engine air screen!fins

12. Clean/replace muffler !3 Check all wiring.

t4 Contact an authorized service center!department t5 Contact an authorized service center/department

!. Replace blade Tighten blade boll,,

2. Repiace blade mandrel 3 Tighten loose part(s) Replace damaged parts

Page 28

=['ROU LESHOOTmNG POmN'rS

i ,ll ill iL.............................. lu,iNll

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run whenoperator leaves seat

with attachment clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

CAUSE

I Faulty operator-safety presence control system

1 Worn, bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not level.

3 Butfdup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4 Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

t, Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2 Worn!damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley

4 Frozen blade mandrel

Engine speed too slow.

Travel speed too fast

Wet grass

Mower deck not level

Low/uneven tire air pressure

Worn, bent or loose blade

Buildup of grass, Ieaves and trash under mower

Mower drive belt worn

Blades improperly installed

!0,

Improper b_ades used.

Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

CORRECTION

1 Check wiring, switches and connections if not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department.

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck. 3 Clean underside of mower housing

4. Replace blade mandrel 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1. Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt

3 Replace idter pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel

1 Place throttle controf in "FAST" position

2. Shiftto siower speed. 3 A_low grass to dry before mowing

4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure.

6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.. 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8, Replace mower drive belt

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down

10, Replace with blades listed in this manual, 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,,

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires" when turning engine

"OFF"

1.. Switch is "OFF".. 2 Bulb(s) burned out.

3 Faulty light switch. 4 Loose or damaged widng

5. Blown fuse

1 Bad battery cell(s) 2 Poor cable connections

3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped) 4 Faulty alternator.

1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine

1.. Turn switch "ON". 2 Replace bulb(s). 3 Check/replace light switch 4 Check wiring and connections

5 Replace fuse

1 Replace battery.

2 Check/clean all connections

3 Replace regulator.

4.. Replace alternator

Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and ailow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine..

Page 29

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

AMMETER

IGNITION SWITCH

BLACK

/C,7

RED

WHITE

BATTERY

I I

',OY

t -J

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

I, !

t_ Ill -- "

. J

SOLENOID

WHITE

--_ I

" .........I'O 0'"' BUCK

I (CLUTCH OFF) I

BLACK

RED

STARTER

BLACK

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

1 I

I l

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M + G

ON B+L

START B + S + L

NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

BLACK

t'_ IGNITIONUNIT I_ sPARK _----_PLUG

t 1

I _t

AFTER FIRE SOLENOID

RED

NOTE OUTmJT DIODE i ALTERNATOR

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM

LIGHTING SYSTEM t

5 AMP AC @ 3§O.0_R_

YOUR TRACTOR IS _ '_'

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL !_ _x - ALTERNATOR SYSTEM f_ " 14VOLTSACMtN@ 3600RPM(UGHTSOFF} THE LIGHTS ARE NOT " _o HEA LGHT

IB D l S

CONNECTED TO THE I ' ..... I

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR L_ _,_n_O_9__ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. ;v __", v T \'-J T -

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE IHEAD[I(314T i _ I

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS SWITL}R L--_ O

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE (OFF)

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IFWIRING INSULATED /-_

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

--_---- REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING..

28 VOLTS AO MIN. @ 3606 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

Page 30

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

t 70

36 35

....36

Page 31

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 146139 2 74760412 3 STD55!025 4 STD55! 125 6 STD541025 7 t09238X 8 144940

9 109596X

15 147688 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 136850

22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147

26 108824X 28 4207J

29 121305X 30 144921 31 140400 32 141226 33 140403 34 110712X 35 140336 36 STD601005

38 108236X 39 109553X

40 146057 41 71110408

42 131563 43 145673 44 73640400 45 121433X 49 11151000 70 140422

Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4

Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Helical t/4

Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc Tube Plastic 12"

Case Battery W/2 Holes W Btry Clamp Hose Olive Fastener Snap-In

Washer Lock 1/4 Nut Jam Hex '1/4-20 Unc

Harness Asm Light W/4152j Bulb Light #1156

Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch Ign 3 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key Bik 1 25 Text SLT

Key lgn Molded Craftsman Switch Light BIk BIk Red

Bracket Switch Interlock Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc X 1/2

Bracket Switch Clutch Switch Intlk Clutch Red 4 Term

Harness Ign Lt Dash IPC Mch 95 Bolt Bfk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2

Cover Terminal Red Solenoid

Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 Unc Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Washer Lock Internal Tooth 5/8 Harness Engine B&S I40HV

NOTE: All component dimensions give in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 32

RE!PAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

Page 33

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

145501

140356

17490612

STD551025

146077

145208X016

126842X

126471X

146760X011

STD533710

146956

146961X012

17490608

74180512

STD54143'1

__-74_ Hood Asm Pnt Weld MS-574 t6"_'q _ _' "/S-3rq t

126938X

18 19

17521312

122933X

124479X

STD523710

19131312

STD541437

17030814

140137

124029X

109872X574

136619

145244X574

I45243X574

STD533707

35 38

139886

139887

100

105037X

5479J

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Chassis Weldment 11ga 1995 Drawbar Stretch

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,

Bumper Snapqn Saddle Silkscreen 6sp Fit Sdl

D4360 Shietd Ht Hood Kohl/Dia Engine

Clip Insulator .406 Dash Silkscreened 'l-Pc M WA,,NC,

Sym/EN Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel Pnt Dash Lh Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment

Screw Thdrol 3/8q 6xl/2 Ty*tt Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-18uncx3/4

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc Bumper Hood

Screw Sltd Hex Hd w/Pl Washer

Rivet Ratchet Nylon

Washer Nylon Blk 28x 75x 19

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 13/32 x 12 Ga

Nut Lock 3/8-16 Unc Screw Lock Spider #8 x 7/8

Grille Black Ms-428 Lens Headlight Bar Clear

Fender Pnt Bracket Pnt Fender

Footrest Pnt Lh Lt/Yt/Gt 574 Footrest Pnt Rh Lt!Yt/Gt 574

Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X3/4 Bracket, Asm. Pivot, LH,, Mower

Rear Bracket, Asm. Pivot, R.H. Mower

Rear Strip Foam 18"

Plug Button BIk 359 Dia

Page 34

REPAIR

DRIVE

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

i I

I 1

l I I 'i -'"

112-'-_Tj..

11.-I _

I 18 5

_66 56

Page 35

REPAIR

DRIVE

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

KEY NO.

2 3 4 5 6 7

8 10 11

t2 13 14 15 18 19

21 22 24 25 26 27 28

29 3O

31 32

34 35 36 37 38 39

PART NO.

142603 146682

123666X 12000028 121520X 17490512 130802

131679

STD561210

105701X

19151216 74550412 STD551125 74490544 STD5237t0 STD541437

106933X

130804 STD541237

106888X STD551037

STD561210

145204 124236X 130807

127275X STD523107

149001

120183X STD551062 STD571810

123674X STD523727

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Transaxle 6sp Std Dana,

Model Nor 4360°79 Spring Return Brake

Pulley Transaxle Alum Ring Retainer # 5100-62 Strap Pnt Torque 30 Deg BIk Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 X 3/4 Tyt Plate Pnt Rod Shift T/a (blk) Rod Shifter Blk (dana)

Pin Cotter 1/8 X 1 Cad

Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole Washer 15/32 X 3/4 X 16ga

Bolt 1/4-28 Unf Gr 8 w/Patch

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr,, 5

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Nut Lock 3/8-16 Unc Knob Rd 1/2d3 Pfstc Thds BIk

Rod Brake Lt Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 16 Ga

Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad Rod Brake Parking Lt iYt

Cap Parking Brake Red Bracket Transmission

Keeper Belt Lh Lt 14 Ga Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 3/4

Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id

Washer 2'I/32 X '1X 16 Ga Pin Roll 3/16 X 1"

Pulley Idler Fiat Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-t6unc X 2-3/4

40 4470J 41 !09070X 42 19131312

44 105706X 45 110812X

46 12000039 47 127783 48 123789X 49 I23205X 50 STD523715 51 STD541437 52 STD541431

53 105710X 55 105709X

56 74760620 57 130801

58 127274X 59 140312

61 174906'12 62 8883R 63 140186 64 71170764 65 STD551143 66 129921 70 134683 72 19132012 74 109502X

75 121749X 76 STD581075

77 123583X 78 121748X

112 19091210 NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U,S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp

Keeper Belt Retainer

Washer '13/32 X 13/16 X t2 Ga

Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25

Washer Hardened

Ring Klip #t5304-50 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic

Betlcrank Asm

Retainer Belt Style Spring

Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16unc X 1-1/2 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric

Nut Lock 5/16-18 Unc Link Clutch 7 66 Spring Return Clutch 6 75

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-1/4 V-belt Ground Drive 95°25

Keeper Belt Rh Lt Pnt/zinc 16g Retainer Belt Chassis Lh Zinc

Screw Thdrol 3/8-t6x3/4 Ty-tt Cover Pedal BIk Std

Pulley Engine Bolt Finhex 7/16--,_;0x 4 g5

Washer Lock Hvy Hid Spr 7/16

Keeper Belt Engine Lh Lt Guide Belt Dr Mower Rh

Washer 13/32 X 1-1/4 X t2 Ga

Spacer Split .80x194

Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

Ring E #5133_75 Key Square 2 0 X 1845/1865

Washer 25/32 X t 5/8 X 16ga Washer 9/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

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REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

+l_ _ _ = _ \

; 7"--_--42

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

I /

i /

I /

\ I

\! 43

Page 37

REPAUR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 142033

3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272O16 8 12000029

9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 12 73610600 13 110438X 14 74011056

15 73901000

16 132624 17 132614

18 57079

19 124035X 20 126684X 2t STD55!125 22 71070410 23 127501 24 109816X

25 124036X

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 132196

37 STD611005

38 139769

39 19133808

4O STD541537

41 104820X

42 124417X

43 121749X

46 121232X

47 6855M

62 149684

Wheel Steering Std Black Axle Asm Front

Spindle Asm Lh Spindle Asm Rh

Bearing Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

Ring Klip #t5304-75 Bearing Col Strg Blk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hicl Spr 3/8

Nut Fin Hex 3/8-24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Bolt Hex 5/8-11 Uric X 3-1/2 Locknut Flange 5/8-11 Unc

Pin Axle 5/8 X 1 55/1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5/8 X 15 19 Lt

Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Washer Shim 1/4 X 5/8 X 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Screw Hex Socket 1/4-20 X 5/8 Shaft Asm Pittman Nyliner Snap In

Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt

Gear Sector Washer 13/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad

Rod Tie Wire Form 19 75 Mech Bushing Strg 5/8 ld Dash

Screw Slftp #10-16 X 1/2 Ty-b

Insert Cap Strg Wheel Std BIk

Washer 13/32 X 2-3/8 X 8 Ga

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24unf

Adaptor Wheel Strg 640/635id

Boot Shaft Steering

Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk

Fitting Grease

Kit Steering Assembly

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches

I inch = 254 mm

Page 38

REPAIR PARTS

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NPJMBER 917.256510

KEY NO.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 12 13

PART NO.

140122

140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 140552 121246X 121248X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 Blk/blk Craftsman Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip Push tn Hinged Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Uric

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 X 1 Ty-tt

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

Pan Pnt Seat (blk) Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id

14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X

17 123976X 21 139888 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.. inches,

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk !/4-20xl-3/8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Uric Blkz Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18 Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-t3 X 7/8 Gr 5

Washer 17/32 X t-3/I6 X t2 Ga Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1/2

Page 39

REPARR

DECALS

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

t7 8 6 3 7 7 4 8 14 16

14 21 5

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 138955

2 273216 3 150676

4 150677 5 150680

6 133644 7 142235 8 150685 9 128314

10 149516 11 137537 12 4900J

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

Decal Instruction Operat Eng Decal B&S 15.5 HP IC G D Dora

Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman Decal Grille Craftsman Sip LT Dov

Decal Maint Customer Sears Dom Decal Panel Side iic Gold/White Decal insert Hood

Decal Fender Craftsman White Decal, Btry DngriPSN Eng Acme

Decal Caution English/Spanish Decal Clutch/brake English

146046

150678

'15

136832

140837

150333

133179

131265 145245

145247 138311

151218 151219

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Chassis 6 Sp 42"

Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Saddle Brake Parking

Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Sr& Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Pad, Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 95

Fastner Pop in Footrest Decal Lift Handle

Manual, Owner's (English) Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

4,10

1 59192 2 65'139 3 t06222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427

9 106268X '10 7152J 11 104757X

-- 144334

NOTE:

Cap Value Tire Stem Value

Tire F Ts '15X 6 0 - 6 Service Tube Inner Front #35060 Rim Asm 6"front White Service

Fitting Grease Bearing Flange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service Tire R Ts '18x9 5-8 Service Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

All component dimensions given in UoS. inches°

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Page 40

REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

40 33

,,,%..*

OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT

Spark Arrester

Page 41

REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 132759

2 '17720410

3 15O457 4 137352

13 272293 14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237 23 128953 24 STD601005 29 137180 31 109202X 32 123549X 33 I23487X 37 137040

38 40 124028X

44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17490620 81 128861

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.So inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Control Throt Rh Blk Pd115 I0 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine B&S 15/15.5 DIC & GD DC 1 Model No, 28N707, Type No..0171_01

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket I 313 ld Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3" Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8_t8 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc X 1/2

Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented CIamp Hose BIk

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer) Bushing Snap Nyl Brk Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4 Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16 Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18x3/4

Screw Thd rol 3/8-16xl -1/4 Tytt Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

Page 42

REPAIR PARTS

LIFT

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256510

/j 1o/

/!,/// /

13-----_

161718 20

Page 43

REPAIR

LIFT

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256510

KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

t t36973 Rod Asmo Lever

2 122507X Shaft Asm Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 2!/32 x 1 x 21 Gao 6 120183X Bearing Nytong

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read

10 122512X Spring Cprsn 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.,H,

12 139866 Link Asm Lift R,,Ho

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring

15 127218 Link Front t6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc !7 130171 Trunnion Blk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock WiWsh 1/2-13 Unc

!9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 3!46R Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing. Pvt, Lift. Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US, inches

I inch = 2&4 mm

Page 44

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER

76 77

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

56 _ _36

,_23 24

Page 45

REPABR PARTS

MOWER

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256510

KEY NO.

! 2 3 4 5 6 8 9

10 11 12 13

14 15

16 17 18

t9 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 41

PART

NO.

144393 STD533107

138017 138440 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 134149 129895 137645

128774 110485X

140329 72110610 72140505 132827 136888 73680500 134753 131267 105304X 123713X 110452X 130968

19111016 131491 138776 129963 129861 137266 STD533717 133835 131494

19131316

73680600 133551

DESCRIPTION

Mower Housing Bolt

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar

Retainer Spring Arm, Suspension, Rear Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 Washer, Lock Washer, Hardened

Blade, Mulching Bearing, Ball Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented (Includes Key Number 6) Housing, Mandrel, Vented Bearing, Ball, Mandrel Stripper, Vented Mower Deck Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt, Shoulder

Baffle, Vortex

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC Stiffener Bracket

Bracket, Deflector Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

Nut, Push Shield, Deflector

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

Rod, Hinge Screw Thdrot Hex Head Zinc Mwr

Washer, Spacer

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Toplock, Flanged

Bolt

Fastner, Christmas Tree

Pulley, Idler, Flat Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Rod, Pivot, with Nibs

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

43 140083 44 140088

45 STD624003 46 137729 48 133944 49 133940 50 131340 51 STD541410 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 140084 56 t22052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 149846

68 144200 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 145132 79 127498 80 128759

81 73350600 82 142028

83 120958X 84 144394

85 7214O618 92 73800600

-- 130794 145411

Available Mulcher Plate Kit not included with tractor:

- - 141112 Mulcher Close-out Plate Kit

Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs Guard, Mandrel, LH Retainer

Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Bolt, Shoulder #'10-24 Grade 5

Locknut Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer Spring, Torsion Brakes 42" Guard, Tuv Idler (94)

Knob Custom Oval V-Belt

Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs Spring, Return Arm, Clutch, Secondary Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-t6 UNC x 1.44

Keeper, Spring Arm, Clutch, Primary Bushing, Large, Brass Spring, Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC Trunnion Adjl. 94

Washer Sintered Keeper Belt Idler Fixed

Bolt Carriage 3/8-t6 x 2-1/4 Locknut, Hex WiWsh 3/8-16 UNC Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.So inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

Page 46

REPAMRPARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79

55 51

43 =

Page 47

REPABR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 142671 Housing, Upper 41 105928X 2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 42 110084X

3 134400 Ball, Detent 44 120473X 4 I05904X Spring, Detent 45 142678

5 105905X Screw, Set 46 142679 6 138235 Kit, Shifter Assembly 47 120407X

7 134399 Boot, Shifter 48 106589X 8 134791 Screw, Tapping w/Seater 49 120408X

9 138241 Square Ring 50 105937X 10 142672 Ring, Retaining 51 2226J !1 134793 * Assembly, Kit, Shim _625 Shaft 52 134401 12 142673 Bearing, Flange 53 2264J 13 120415X Washer, Plain _632 x 1.38 x .046 54 t20474X !4 142674 Key, Woodruff, #9 55 I10081X 15 138234 Assembly, Kit, Input Shaft 56 105941X 16 110078X Pinion, Bevel, 14Teeth 57 110071X

17 I05909X Ring, Retaining 58 !20952X 18 105910X Chain, 24 Pitches 59 1!0082X

19 105911X Bearing, Flange 60 120475X 20 142675 Gear, Spur, 14 Teeth 61 142680

21 138246 Collar, Clutch 62 120961X 22 138236 Assembly, Kit, Clutch Keys 63 7294J

23 73810500 Locknut 5/16-24 64 108989X 24 142676 Shaft, intermediate 65 120953X

25 2244J Key, Woodruff, #61 66 120954X 26 105916X Ring, Retaining 67 134799 27 120470X Sprocket, 18 Teeth (Reverse) 28 110070X Spacer 68 138244

29 142677 Gear, Spur, 37 Teeth (1.) 69 108996X 30 142681 Gear, Spur, 35 Teeth (2,.) 70 120956X

31 120405X Gear, Spur, 30 Teeth (3_) 71 106596X 32 108980X Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (4-)

33 120406X Gear, Spur, 22 Teeth (5-) 72 120951X 34 134796 Gear, Spur, 19 Teeth (6,,) 73 120416X 35 105925X Washer, Plain _640 x 1.37 x _,061

36 2232J Washer, Plain _632 x 1.00 x _026 37 108978X Spacer _.630x 1.00 x .169

38 110079X Assembly, Gear, Combination of ** Order Key No, 15 39 124639X

40 120472X

1/4-20 x .734 43 134394

* Use in combinations to maintain proper clearances

12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft, idler

Spacer ..635 x .875 x .755

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US.. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse) Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth Assembly, Kit, Shim ,.750 Shaft Shaft, Drive Gear, Spur, 12 Teeth (1,,) Gear, Spur, 15 Teeth (2_.) Gear, Spur, 20 Teeth (3,°) Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (4_.) Gear, Spur, 28 Teeth (5_) Gear, Spur, 31 Teeth (6,_) Washer, Plain .632 x 1 00 x ..060

Washer, Neoprene Washer, Plain ..758 x 1.25 x .O31

Axle, L.H_ Gear, Miter, 15 Teeth

Ring, Retaining

Gear, Spur, 32 Teeth

Shaft, Cross Gear, Miter, 15 Teeth

Axle, RH.

Housing, Lower Puck, Friction Disc, Brake

Spacer Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel Screw, Self-Tapping, Large

5/16-18 x 2425 Lever, Actuating

Washer, Plain 4321 x 1o00x .055 Bracket, Anti-Rotation

Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 5/16-18 x 1,44

Puck, Friction Grease

Page 48

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01

552

635 337

634A

i_,, 592

_¢_562

230

614

634A

"_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL,

238 0

3o@

166

1029

1034

1022

1026

022

305

1023

Page 49

REPABR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 017'I-01

127 138

137

130

95 9871 _

634B

1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT

147

137

164

_123

'_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL,

142

Page 50

REPAHRPARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01

_524

523

284A

3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A

__ 537

363

137

467

171 _ 535

138

305

468

1006

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

668

1044

Q 75

_224

334

72t

Page 51

REPAURPARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-0'1

877

209

601

783

311

803

544

Page 52

RIEPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 496412 2 399265 3 391086 5 495858 7 272614 8 495735 9 27803

10 94624. 11 281246

12 271916

271997

271996 t3 94728 15 94239

16 495162

94196 18 494238 20 291675 22 94624 23 492326

222698 25

495860

495977

495978

495979 26

495854

495852

495851 495855 260924

299691

391286

494504 495490

94695

32A

94648

495856

495857

262811

224502

224641

262411

96884

272465

272569

94637

224061

94626

Cylinder' Assembly 95

Bearing, Cylinder 98

* Seal, Oil 104

Head, Cylinder 105

*** Gasket, Cylinder Head 106

Breather Assembly 108

* Gasket, Valve Cover 117

Screw, Serns 118

Tube, Breather 121 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, o015" 123 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .005" 125 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .009" 127

Screw, Cylinder Head 130

P{ug, Oil Drain 131

Crankshaft 133

Timing Gear Key 137

Base, Engine 138

* Seal, Oil 141

Screw, Sems, Base Mounting 142 Flywheel and Ring Gear Assembly, 147 Magneto 164 Key, Flywheel 166 Piston Assembly, Standard Size 171 Piston Assembly, .010" Oversize 187 Piston Assembly, .020" Oversize ! 88 Piston Assembly, .030" Oversize 192

Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size 201 Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 209 Ring Set, Piston, ..020" Oversize 216

Ring Set, Piston, ..030" Oversize 219

Lock, Piston Pin 222

Pin Assy, Piston, Standard Size 224 Pin Assy.., Piston, _005" Oversize 225 Rod Assembly, Connecting 227 Rod Assembly, Connecting, 230 .020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 232 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-57/64 238 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-5/8 240 Valve, Exhaust 265 Valve, Intake 284

Spri[lg, Valve Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Valve Spring

Tappet, Valve

Gear, Cam

**** Gasket, Carburetor (Carburetor to

Elbow) (Also Included in Gasket Set, Part Number 495993)

*** Gasket, Carburetor

(Elbow to Cylinder) Stud, Carburetor Mounting

Washer',. Spring Screw, Pan Head

**** Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor Kit

NOTE; Att component dimensions given in U oS.inches

94098 495800

231789 231855

231854 224540 231858 495932

498116 94616

498051 224539

494379 494381 281165 281164 495931

231859 497472 214047 94555 281051 393815

94627 492160 262767 260695 262766 490815 495611

94729 231058 493935 94742

262785 262836 394358 221535 94704

* Included in Gasket Set (495993)

** Included in Carburetor Kit (498116)

*** Included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

(498t 16) and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Screw, Throttle Screw, idle Speed

Pin, Float Hinge Valve Float

Seat, inlet Valve Valve, Choke Jet, Needle Valve Valve, Needle

Carburetor Overhaul Kit Screw, Elbow Mounting

Carburetor Assembly Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only) Valve, Throttle Shaft and Lever', Throttle Float, Carburetor Gasket, Float Bowl Washer, Bowl Shaft and Lever', Choke

Nozzle, Carburetor

"h*

Pilot, Jet Manifold, Intake

Stud, Rocker' Arm Nut, Air' Cleaner Mounting

Line, Fuel (11" Long, Cut to Suit) Screw, Sems Adjuster, Valve Link, Governor

Spring, Governor Link, Choke

Gear', Governor

Plate, Governor Control Screw, Sems, Air Cleaner

Crank, Governor Lever' Assembly, Governor

Washer, Governor Crank Spring, Governor Link

Cap, valve Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Line) Clamp, Casing Screw, Hex Head

Page 53

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01

KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

284A 94073 294 8'10068 304 496280

305 94729 306 225020

307 94386 309 497595 310 497602 311 497608 333 495859 334 93381 337 491055 346 93705 356 97708 358 495993 363 19203 383 89838

423 94073 445 493909 455 222561 467 493903 468 224948 474 393474 482 93621

510 497606 523 495230 524 68838 525 496113 535 272403 537 281106

544 497603 552 231597 562 92613 592 231082

601 93053

611 493496

614 93306 615 263080 618 262803 634 281168 634A 491323 634B 281167

635 280872 646 224546 657 93496 663 94620 668 280848 718 230192 726 392134

727 490324 728 94627 729 281390

Screw, Hex Head 729A 225170 Screw, Set 741 262932

Housing, Blower 757 2t 3998 Screw, Hex, Head, 758 399891 Blower Housing Mounting 759 298909 Shield, Cylinder 761 94593

Screw, Cylinder Shield 783 280104

Motor, Starter 801 394856 Bolt, Thru 802 497605

Brush Set 803 497604

Armature, Magneto 842 270920 Screw, Sems, Armature Mounting 847 4964t5

Plug, Spark 85t 2241 !0

Screw, Hex Head 868 494435 Wire Assembly 868A 272610

Gasket Set 871 262835

Puller, Flywheel 872 281361 Wrench, Spark Plug 8'75 495862 Screw, Sems 877 393456 Cartridge, Air Cleaner 947 497157 Cup, Screen Mounting 965 94010 Knob, Air Cleaner 975 495933

Screen, Flush Rotating 977 494385 Stator, Alternator 987 281166

Screw, Sems 1005 28'1400

Drive, Starter 1006 224413 Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filler 1019 496758

Seal, Filler Tube i 022 272475 Tube, Oil Filler 1023 224552

Element, Filter 1026 494432 O-Ring, Air Cleaner 495136 Armature, Starter 1029 224554 Bushing, Governor Crank 1033 495992 Bolt, Governor Lever 1034 495248 Nut, Hex 1044 94673

Clamp, Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 Elbow, Fuel Pipe 1058 272623

Pin, Cotter 1090 497607

Retainer, E-Ring Spring, Choke Return

Seal, Choke Shaft Seal, Governor

Washer, Throttle Shaft Boot, Spark Plug Brace, Air Cleaner Screw, Sems

Screw, Self-Tapping Spacer

Pin, Dowel Gear, Ring

(Includes Mounting Hardware) Cover, Starter

Screw, Hex Head Clip, Wire

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1650-1850

* Included in Gasket Set (495993)

** included in Carburetor Kit (498116)

*** Included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

.... Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor Kit

(498116) and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches

! inch = 25.4 mm

Retainer, Wire Gear, Timing Link, Counterweight Counterweight Assembly Pin, Counterweight Screw, Counterweight

Gear, Starter Cap, Drive Cap, End

Housing, Starter Seal, Oil Filler Cap

Fill Group, Oil Terminal, Ignition Cable Seal Assembly, Valve

Gasket, Valve Bushing, Guide (Intake & Exhaust)

Cover, Air Cleaner Body, Air Cleaner Diode and Connector Assembly

Solenoid Nut, Hex Bowl Assembly, Carburetor

Carburetor Gasket Set Seal, Throttle Shaft

Fan, Flywheel

Retainer, Fan Label Kit

Gasket, Cover Cover, Rocker Arm Rod, Push, intake Rod, Push, Exhaust Arm, Rocker Valve Overhaul Kit

Guide Assembly, Push Rod Screw, Hex Head

Tie, Cable

Manual, Owner's

Retainer, Brush

High Speed: 3200-3400

Page 54

ERVmCE NOTES

Page 55

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

SIGHTING

JIDE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE.

NOT ACROSS HILL

15° MAX.

]lllll

_ perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I

greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Page 56

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.256510

iF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

15.5 HP IC

ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number..

The model number for' your tractor' will be found on the

model plate located under the seal

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co.. Service Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

° PRODUCT- TRACTOR

- MODEL NUMBER - 917.256510 ,, ENGINE MODEL NO. - 28N707, TYPE NO. 0171-01

° PART NUMBER

o PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians .... professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

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