Craftsman 917.257360 User Manual

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

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MODEL NO.

917.257360

Caution: Read and follow

all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating

This Equipment

CRRFTSMnr

12.0 HP IC ELECTRIC START

38" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC)

LAWN TRACTOR

Assembly

Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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SAFETY RULES

CAUTION-ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIREWHEREITCANNOTCONTACTSPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING

REPAIRS.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

TRAINING:

Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner's manual and instructions furnished with attachments.

Do not allow children to operate the machine Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction,.

Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and others are around Do not attempt to operate your vehicle or mower when not in the driver's seat. Always get on or off your vehicle from the operator's left hand

side.

The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in

spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating

the equipment.

PREPARATION:

• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts

• Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might

be picked up and thrown.

■ Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start

the engine.

• Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable

- Use approved gasoline containers

- Never remove thefuel cap of thefue! tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled gasoline

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

fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors

• Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle, mower, and the

area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you,

• Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before

leaving the operator's position.

• Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug{s) before cleaning, making

an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot

I'iiuffler or engine components.

• Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in

use

• Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unat tended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the attach

ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key,

• Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill

Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15“), never across the face.

• Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes,

• While going up or down slopes, place gearshift control lever

in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.

• Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,

or at a speed which could cause a skid.

• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards

Keep away from drop-offs,

• Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high ways

• Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in

order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never delib erately run vehicle or mower into or over any foreign objects.

• Never shift gears until vehicle comes to a stop,

• Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute, or near any moving parts while vehicle or mower is

running Always keep clear of discharge chute

• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment

- Use only approved drawbar hitch points

- Limit loads to those you can safely control.

- Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.

- Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

owner's manual

• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways

• When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve hicle while in operation

• Except for adjustments, do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed

Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or Injury may result

• When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows;

- Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light

- Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.

- Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals

• Disengage power to mower before backing up, Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi tion, and keep safety devices in place and working.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip

ment is in safe working condition.

• Never store the equipment with gasoline In the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

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

or excessive grease, Do not clean product while engine is

running.

• Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.

• Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is

subject to deterioration and wear. It should be checired

frequently for bag replacement,. Replacement bags should

be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS-ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manu factured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any probiem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Department. We have competent, well-trained techni

cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit,

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS

OIL (1 QUART CAPACITY):

SPARK PLUG (GAP.030 IN ):

12.0

UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (or 10W-30)

WINTER: SAE 5W-30

CHAMPION RJ19LM

MODEL NUMBER

917.257360

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE,

THE MODELANDSERIALNUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

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

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod uct, Contact your nearest Sears store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules, “ Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your unit.

• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and

"Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

VALVE CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED:

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

INTAKE ,005 - ,007 IN. EXHAUST .009 - 011 IN.

FORWARD: 0-5,2 MPH REVERSE: 0-2.2 MPH

FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI

5 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

30-35 FT. LBS.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus

tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator

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 lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center

(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the

operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass),

■ Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plug, air cleaners and belts.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the

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

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES,

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...

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WARRANTY...................................................................3

TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................4

INDEX.............................................................................4

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY

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INDEX

Accessories,. Adjustmerits;

Brake Carburetor

Mower Blade Drive Beit..........

Mower

Throttle Control Cable Air Fiiter; Engine — Air Screen, Engine Assembly.

Battery:

Charging

Cleaning........................................ .15

Installation

Levels........................................... 8,15

Preparation...................................... 8

Starting with Weak Battery Storage

Terminals

Belt:

Motion Drive

Mower Blade Drive

Blade:

Sharpening Replacement

Brake Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment

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

Cutting Height, Mower

Electrical:

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

Schematic Wiring Diagram

Engine:

Air Filter Air Screen

Cooling Fins

Oil Change...................................... -16

Oil Level...........

Oil Type

Preparation,.,,.

Repair Paris............................... 46-50

Starling............................................ 13

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

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Front-To-Back SideTo-Side

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Removal/Replacement

Adjustment..................................20

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Fiiter:

Air Cleaner.............................

Fuel ........

Fuel:

Type ........................................... .,..12

Storage..........................................

Fuse

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Headlights ............................................

Hood Removal/I nstal lation.. ...............

Leveling Mower Deck Lubrication:

Chari

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Maintenance...................................... 14-18

Air Filter.......................................

Foam Pre-cleaner,,.,

Air Screen, Engine...........................17

Battery

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Blade

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Brake Adjustment. ......................

Cooling Fins, Engine

Engine Oil.....................................

Fuel Filter Lubrication Chart Schedule

Spark Plugs ..................................

Tire Care Transaxle...,.

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back Adjustment, Slde-to-SIde

Blade Sharpening Blade Replacement

Cutting Height

Installation Operation.

Removal........................................... 18

Mowing Tips..........................................

Muffler.......................................................17

Spark Arrester...

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions

Engine .......

Storage

Operation........................................... 10-13

Operating Your Mower

OPERATION.........................................-..................10*13

MAINTENANCE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS..........................

STORAGE .........................................-

TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE....................................46-50

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

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Options:

Accessories Spark Arrester.

Parking Brake Parts Bag

Parts. Replacemenl/Repair Product Specifications

Repair Parts

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BACK PAGE

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Safety Rules Seat

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Service and Adjustments

Slope Guide Sheet Spark Plugs

Specifications.............................................3

Starting the Engine Steering Wheel Stopping the Tractor Storage

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Carburetor Fuse Hood Removal/lnstallalion

Motion Drive Beit

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Mower Adjustment

Mower Removal Mower Installation Motion Control Lever

Tire Care

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Removal/Replacement

Adjustment

Front- tO"8ack............................19

Side-1o-Side......

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Throttle Control Cable

Adjustment

Tires.................................................. 8,15.22

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

T ransaxle:

Maintenance.................................... 16

Repair Parts

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Warranty

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

Wiring Schematic

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,

catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle 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 unit. 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

PERMANEX BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and

leaves for a healthier, neater looking lawn Two Permanex containers hold 30-gallon plastic bags

LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves LAWN VACS for powerful collections of heavy grass clippings

and leaves. Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach places

CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available. ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-Inch wide, 18 inch

diameterwater-tightdrumholdsupto390lbs ofweight Rounded edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum. SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill

ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de

icers and sand . CORING AERATOR fakes small plugs out of soil to allow mois

ture and nutrients to reach grass roots, 36-inch swath 24 hardened steel coring tips 150 lb. capacity weight tray

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Ta pered 2 5" steel spikes mounted on 10-in diameter discs punc ture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in. Steel

weight tray for increased penetration

DETH ATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up. Twenty spring tine teeth. Usefui to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or rear mounting

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12-vott source Includes booms for autorriatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand has adjustable spray pattern For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers

SNOW BLADE forsnow removal only. 14-inch high, 42-inch wide blade clears 38 inch path when angled left or right Raises, lowers with side lever Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper bar (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, 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, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight)

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-targe cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials, in pairs (30 lbs. each)

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyi fabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visibility. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry. Remove vinyl and windshields for use as sun protector in summer

Optional accessories for tractor cab; tinted/tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; l2-vol1 amber caution

light for mounting on cab top. TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of

Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in ail temperatures, durable, stain/tear/puncture resistant, will not shrink or stretch)

MAINTENANCE

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Parts packed separately in carton

steering

Wheel

Battery

Owner’s Manual

aazEB:

Steering

Boot

*41

Parts Bag

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ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wili make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed,

5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" wrench

(1) (2)

7/16" wrenches

1/2" wrench

(1)

9/16" wrench Utility knife

{1)

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated be hind the steering wheei).

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all loose parts from carton (See page 6),

* Cut, from top to bottom, all four corners of carton and

lay panels flat,

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.

Position steering boot over steering shaft. Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push

down to secure. Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft,

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

Assemble large flat washer and 1/2-20 hex nut and tighten securely.

Snap insert into center of steering wheel. Remove protective plastic from tractor hood.

Tire pressure gauge Screwdriver

BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID

IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY

STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNC TURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position (See Fig 6),

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal (See Fig. 6).

• Pull freewheel knob up to disengage transmission (See Fig, 6)

• Roll unit backwards off skid.

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing Immediately if

accidentally In contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged

Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wiil extend its life,

• See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.

• Fill battery with acid. Fii! each ceil until it reaches the

bottom of the vent welis. Do not overfill.

• Allow battery to stand and settle for at ieast^ thirty minutes. After standing, check the level of acid. If below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct level is reached.

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while battery is being charged, corrtinue with assembly of unit,

• To maximize the life of your battery, it is necessary that the battery be charged before use. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1

hour. Observe all safety precautions required for bat

tery charging. Failure to charge battery can result in a

shortened battery life.

• Check the acid level after the battery is charged, if the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free water.

• Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry

• Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.

• Disposeofexcess battery acid. Neutralize acidfordisposal by adding it to four inches of water in afive gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming.

• Follow instructions on how to install battery.

battery acid are explosive.

Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,

ciothing and goggles to protect your

hands, skin and eyes.

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

■ Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt

• Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and fiat washer 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. 6)

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

FIG.3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit 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 correctly.

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

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INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi

nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

ASSEMBLY

Lift seat to raised position.

Lower battery into fender wel! with battery terminals toward front of unit. Make sure battery rests in battery tray.

Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is

securely attached to drain in battery tray.

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex

nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lockwasher and hex nut, Tighten securely.

Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads.

Position terminal guard over the battery as shown,

lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of

bolts into slots of key holes. Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts

remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.

Be sure terminal access doors are closed.

Use terminal access doors for:

Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard ware)

Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping (if required) Periodic charging

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden tal grounding.

POSITIVE (+)

TERMINAL

NEGATIVE {-)

TERMINAL

FIG. 4

^CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC

TOR, WE AT SEARS WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RE

CEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC

TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps). / Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely, / All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were over-inflated at the factory).

/ 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.

/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are property clamped.

WHILELEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

Engine oil is at proper level. /

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

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

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiar ize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

UGHT SWITCH

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH^RAKE PEDAL

freewheel-

CONTROL

UFT LEVER PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER

ATTACHMENT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS

MOTION CONTROL LEVER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used to engage the

mower blades or other attadiments mounted to your trac tor, CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine. IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping the en

gine.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off. FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH

FIG. 6

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position. THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and

controlling engine speed. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position. ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise, lower, and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

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OPERATION

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 Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine,

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and release pressurefrom clutch/brake pedal Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold vehicle secure

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES -

• Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

• Move motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURNTO "NEUTRAL" POSITION

WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS

DEPRESSED.

ENGINE-

■ Move throttle control to "SLOW" position

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key, Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine,

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower per

formance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 6) '

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever.

• Start unit with the motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position

•

FIG. 7

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTiNG HEIGHT (See

Fig. 6) '

The position of the attachment lift lever determines the cutting height

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 3-3/4". The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approx^ mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

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

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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the oper ator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut

• Engage mower by slowly moving attachment clutch lever to "ENGAGED" position,

• TO STOP MOWER - Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.

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

FIG. 8

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^„I^,^^HmeNT

LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION

LOW POSITION

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hiils with slopes greater than 15° and

Choose the slowest speed before starling 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 motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position

do not drive across any slope.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSH

TÎON WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL iS DEPRESSED,

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and ciutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make ail turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift control to highest position,

• When pushing or towing your unit, be sure motion control lever is in "NEUTRAL" position.

• Pul! freewheel control knob up to disengage transmis sion {See Fig, 6).

• Do not push or tow unit at more than five {5} MPH.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)

. jhe engine in your unit has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with unit on level ground.

• Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean, replace and screw cap tight, wail for a few seconds, remove and read oil 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 Maintenance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in this manual,

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 16)

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

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

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERA

TURES BELOW32“F (0°C), USE FRESH,

CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLI NE 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 Iristructions 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 fiame.

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OPERATION

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

• Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake-

• Place motion control iever in “NEUTRAL" position.

• Move attachment clutch to “DISENGAGED" position.

• Movethrotttecontrolleverto "CHOKE" position forcoid engine start, For warm engine start, move throttle control to “FAST" position.

• Turn ignition 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, slowly move throttle control lever to desired running speed,

• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging motion control or attachment clutch

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,

MOWING TIPS

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

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

• Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

the runner (See Fig. 8).

• 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

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. 9).

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 dumps. Allow 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 speed to give the mower cutting performance as well 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.

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MAINTENANCE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Lubricate Pivot Points

Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Pump Assembly Fluid Level Check Transmission Cooling

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures

2 ■ Service more often whan operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 - RepSace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

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GENERAL RECOIVilVlENDATIONS

The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual.

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

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-fue! 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.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

IMPORTANT - Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bearings, Viscous lubricants 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, powdered graphite type

lubricant sparingly.

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MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte nance.

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all 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. The blades can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.

We suggest they be sharpened or replaced after every 25

hours of mowing Check blades more often if mowing in sandy conditions ,

■ Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on the

mower.

• Replace bent or damaged blades

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10)

• 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, iockwasher and flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 5 HEATTREATED,

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11)

Care should be taken to keep the biade 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 white on the mower.

• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall.

Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail, 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.

FIG. 11

BATTERY (See Fig. 12)

Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life,

• Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled or ironfree water if necessary. Do not overfill.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.

• Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of bak ing soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry,

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).

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MAINTENANCE

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID LEVEL (See Figs.

13 & 14)

Check fluid level after every 25 hours of use. Rear drawbar

must be removed to check fluid level.

• Remove the four (4) fasteners to remove the drawbar.

■ Clean reservoir thoroughly before removing cap.

• Check for proper fluid level in reservoir (should be above the "OIL LEVEL COLD" line),

• If oil is needed, remove cap on reservoir (with a clockwise rotation), and fill to "OIL LEVEL COLD" line

with SAE 10W30 oil.

• Replace cap securely (do not overtighten)

• Reassemble drawbar and tighten fasteners securely,

TRANSMISSION COOLING (See Fig, 14)

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept dean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot,

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials.

• Thoroughly clean the cooling fins with a cloth, brush, or compressed air,

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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 five (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE SOW motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil Jevel, SAE 5W-30

motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas

where temperature is consistently 32° F or lower.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 15) -

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Ali oil must meet API service classification SD, SE or SF.

• Be sure vehicle is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm,

• Catch oil in a suitable container,

• Remove oil fill 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 oii through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

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

manual,

• Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading,

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

-20° 0°

32°

~ '

........................

60° 80° 100°

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MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours of operation, more often if tractor is used in very dusty, dirty conditions.

• Remove knob and cover. ' Remove cartridge nut and replace cartridge.

• Reassemble and tighten knob securely.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean or oil the paper cartridge.

AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)

The engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to

prevent engine damage from overheating. Glean with a

wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating. ' Remove oi! fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent

entry of dirt,

• Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing off engine.

• Remove the screws securing the starter housing and lift housing off engine,

• Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins,

• To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

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MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUGS (See Fig. 17)

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes

first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season.. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re

placement is required,

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.

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

properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress ciutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blades and ail moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

FIG. 18

CLEANING

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

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc

• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and car buretor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life,

............................ ...............-_______________________

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of unit.

• Remove mower blade drive belt from engine pulley only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" through step removing belt from engine pulley).

• Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull clutch rod out of clutch lever.

• Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions.

Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets.

■ Pull retainer springs from front hinge pins,

• Remove hinge pins attaching parallel !ink to mower

and front axle.

• 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 LH. SUS PENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR.

CLUTCH ROD

TRUNNION

CLUTCH LEVER

LIFT ENGINE BRACKET PULLEY

FIG. 19

RETAINER SPRING

RETAINER SPRINGS

PARALLEL LINK

HINGE PINS

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19)

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

• Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

• Install parallel link to front axle and mower with hinge

pins . Secure hinge pins with retainer springs.

• Install clutch rod in clutch lever and secure with retainer

spring.

• Lower attachment lift lever to lower suspension arms. Slide trunnions through lift bracket holes and secure with retainer springs,

• Roll belt over engine pulley. Make sure belt is inside all pulley grooves and inside belt guides .

• Raise attachment lift lever to raise mower.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See '“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3)., If tires are over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) -

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. Measure height from bottom of deck cur! to ground

level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" should be

the same.

If distance "A" needs to be changed, snap out access hole cover on left side of tractor above footrest.

To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "B" and tighten

nut "C". To lower left side of mower, loosen nut "C" and tighten

nut "B", When distance "A" is equal, securely tighten nuts “B"

and "C"-

Replace access hole cover,

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs, 22 and 23) -

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 3/4 to 7/8" higher than the front when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis

tance "D" at front and rear flanges of mower housing as

shown.

• To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E“ on both rear suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" on both rear suspension arms an equal number of turns.

• When distance "D" is 3/4 to 7/8" higher at rear than front, retighten nuts "E",

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment

IMPORTANT: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPEN

SION TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

FIG. 23

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability to readjust the mower blade drive belt to provide you with longer belt life.

With the engine off and the lift lever in the highest position, move clutch lever up slowly until resistance is felt, if distance from bottom of slot in dash to lift lever is greater than 4-1/2 inches, adjustment is necessary,

• Lower the mower deck for easier access,

• Remove the bolt, nut and D-shaped washers from rock shaft assembly.

• Move extension spring from lower to upper end of slot

in rock shaft assembly and install bolt, nut and the D-

shaped washers (flat side of washers down).

• Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D-shaped washers

(flat side down as shown).

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 24 and 25)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing,

BELT REMOVAL -

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED'* position. Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its

lowest position, Roll belt off engine pulley. Pull belt off both mandrel pulleys. Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and pull belt off

idler pulley. Slide belt from under extension spring.

BELT iNSTALLATION -

Slide belt under extension spring. Place belt around back side and in groove of both

mandrel pulleys. Spring idler belt guide down and place belt around

rear side of idler pulley. Roll belt over engine pulley. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

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

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

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

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

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", disengage parking

brake, loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2" Retighten jam nut against nut "A".

• Engage parking brake and recheck distance

• Road test unit for proper stopping distance as stated above. Readjust if necessary, if stopping distance is stiti greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest Sears

Service Center.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See

Figs. 27 and 28)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

For ease of service, remove rear drawbar from chassis and

belt keeper from transmission input puiiey. 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 belt from stationary idler and clutching pulley.

• Remove belt downwards from upper sheave of engine

pulley

• Remove belt carefully upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades.

• Remove belt downwards from lower sheave of engine puiiey

■ install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IWIPORTANT: REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN

THIS MANUAL

ENGINE ' PULLEY

CLUTCHINGPULLEY

STATIONARY' IDLER

INPUT

pulley-

fig. 27

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29)

"NEUTRAL" position of the motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neces sary

If your unit tends to "creep" when the motion control lever is in "NEUTRAL" position, adjust the neutral lever position as follows;

FORWARD ADJUSTMENT-

• Drive unit forward on a level surface “ Move motion control lever to the left and back until it

stops against fonward adjustment plate and release lever;

• If unit "creeps" forward or backward, turn engine off and set parking brake,

• From underside of fender, loosen the two (2) bolts se curing forward adjustment plate and move plate 1/16" opposite the direction the unit "creeps";

- Forward "creep", move plate backwards 1/16 inch.

- Reverse "creep", move plate forward 1/16 inch.

• Retighten bolts securely.

• Repeat forward drive test and, if necessary, readjust

until "creep" is eliminated,

REVERSE ADJUSTMENT-

• Drive unit in reverse on a level surface.

• Move motion control lever to the right and forward until

it stops against reverse adjustment plate and release lever,

• If unit "creeps" forward or backward, turn engine off

and set parking brake

• Loosen and move reverse adjustment plate in the same manner as forward adjustment plate described

above;

- Forward "creep", move plate backwards 1/16 inch,

- Reverse "creep", move plate forward 1/16 inch.

• Retighten bolts securely,

• Repeat reverse drive test and, if necessary, readjust

until "creep" is eliminated.

If "creep" cannot be eliminated by the above adjustments, contact your nearest Sears Service Center.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, 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 occured to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest Seats Service

Center,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See

Fig. 30)

• Block up axle securely,

• Remove hub cap, 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 hub cap.

FIG. 30

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Figs. 31 & 32)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat

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 UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (4-) 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 a panel bolt on the left side of the chassis, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from left side of chassis and fully

charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries

teries. Aiways wear eye protection when around batteries.

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED

SYSTEM, DO NOT USE YOUR TRAC TOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 33)

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The

fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly

in front of the heat shield.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

• 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 unit to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manuai,,

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Figs. 34 and 35)

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector

• Carefully remove springs from hinge brackets,,

• Stand at side of tractor. Grasp hood, tilt forward and

lift off hinge brackets.

• To reinstall, slide hood pivot rod into slot in hinge brackets, and carefully reinstall hood springs.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 36)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad justment 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" position. Slowly move lever

from "CHOKE" to "FAST" position.

• Check that hole in governor control 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.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 36)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust ment may be required to com pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the mixture screws in (clockwise) de

creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/ air mixture Turning the mixture screws out (counterclock wise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREWS ARE 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 high speed mixture screw in

(clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns

• Turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) closing finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1 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" position

• With throttle control lever in "FAST" position, turn high

speed mixture screw in (clockwise) until engine begins to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions

• With throttle control lever in "SLOW" posit!on,_turn idje

mixture screw in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those

two positions

GOVERNED IDLE-

• Move throttle control lever to "SLOW" position. With finger, hold throttle shaft in closed position against throttle stop (counterclockwise). Turn idle speed screw to attain 1550 RPM. Release throttle shaft Move throttle control lever to attain 1750 RPM. Turn governor

idle screw until it contacts governor control lever.

ACCELERATIONTEST-

• Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to “FAST“ position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accel erates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted,

damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVER SPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE

FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE

ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIP MENT AND EXPERIENCETO MAKE ANY

NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS

Do not adjust

FIG. 36

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the unitwill 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 Give blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Mainte nance section of this manual}.

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual),

» Lubr icate as shown in the Maintenance 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 thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Mainte nance sectioin 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 rs securely attached to drain in battery tray,

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN TIAL 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 STOR

AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE

FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE,

• Drain the fuel tank, * Start the engine and let It run until the fuel lines 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 if using fuel stabilizer

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil, (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this man ual).

CYLINDERS

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug ho!e(s) into cylinder(s).

• Tur n ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil

• 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.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt,

• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that

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

will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE

ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM 1 CAUSE

Will not start

1 Out of fuel

2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4, Bad spark plug 5 Dirty air filler. 6 Dirty fuel filter

7 Water in fuel

8- Loose or damaged wiring

9. Carburetor out of adjustment

10. Engine valves out of adjustment

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

1. Dirty air filter.

2 Bad spark plug

3. Weak or dead battery

4. Dirty fuel (liter 5 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 0 Engine valves out of adjustment

1 Ciutch/brake pedal not depressed. 2 Attachment clutch Is engaged, 3, Spark plug wire is disconnected 4 Weak or dead baltery 5 Blown fuse 6 Corroded bauery terminals

7. Loose or damaci; wiring 8 Faulty Ignition switcr: 9 Faulty solenoid or starter

10 Faulty operator presence switch{es)

CORRECTiON

1. Fill fuel tank. 2 See TO START ENGINE In operation section, 3 Walt several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug

5. Clean/replace air filter 6, Replace fuel filler

7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

8 Check all wiring.

9. Contact Sears Service Department.

10 Contact Sears Service Department

1 Clean/replace air filter

2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4, Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring

7. Contact Sears Service Department B Contact Sears Service Department

1 Depress Ciutch/brake pedal

2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Connect wire to spark plug 4 Recharge or replace battery 5 Replace fuse

6 Clean battery terminals

7 Check all wiring 8 Check/replace Ignition switch

9 Check/replace solenoid or starter

10 Contact Sears Service Department

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss o{ power

Excessive vibration

1. Weak or dead battery

2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter

1 Cutting loo 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 oil level/dlrty oil 6 Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter

0 Stale or dirty fuel 9 Water in fuel

10 Spark plug wire ioo'^e 11 Dirty engine air r ■ ■‘fins 12- Dlrty/clogged n ji er

13. Loose or damaged wiring

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

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2. Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose/damaged partfs)

1. Recharge or replace battery 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Check all wiring 4 Check/replace solenoid or starter

1 Set In "Higher Cut" positlon/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 plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11 Clean engine air screen/fins 12 Clean/replace muffler

13. Check all wiring. 14 Contact Sears Service Department 15 Contact Sears Service Department

1. Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged

Poor out - uneven

Mower blades will not rotate

Poor grass discharge

CAUSE

Faulty operator-safety presence control system

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

3 Build-up of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4, Bent blade mandrel

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2 Mower drive belt out of adjustment, 3, Worn/damaged mower drive belt 4 Frozen Idler pulley

5. Frozen blade mandrel

1 Engine speed loo slow

2. Travel speed too fast 3 Wet grass,

4 Mower deck not level.

5 Low/uneven tire air pressure. 6 Worn, bent or loose blade. 7 Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn or out of adjustment 9 Blades Improperly Installed

10 Improper blades used

CORRECTION

1, Check wiring, switches and connections If not

corrected, contact Sears Service Department

1, Replace blade . Tighten blade bolt, 2 Level mower deck,

3. Clean underside of mower housing 4 Replace blade man drel.

1 Remove obstruction

2. Adjust mower drive belt

3. Replace mower drive belt

4. Replace Idler pulley. 5 Replace blade mandrel.

1, Place throttle control In “FAST' position

2 Shift to slower speed.

3, Allow 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/adjust mower drive belt

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge dawn.

10 RepI ace with Ы ades I is ted in th Is manual,

Headllght{3) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery wilt not charge

Tractor "creeps" with

motion control lever In "neutral" position

1 Switch is “OFF" 2 Bulb(s) burned out 3 Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse

1 Bad battery cell(s). 2 Poor cable connections. 3 Faulty regulator {if so equipped)

4 Faulty alternator.

1 Motion control lever is out of adjustment

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.

1 Adjust motion control lever

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SCHEIVIATIC

IGNITION SWITCH

1 POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M + G

ON B + L

I START B + s

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

i _ 1

^ * 1 i ' 1 i ' 1

3AMPS DC © 3500 RPM (BATTERY IN UNE)

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY,

BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHT

NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM, AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST,

NOTE: If wiring insulated clips were re

-O

------

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

moved for servicing of unit, they should be replaced to properly secure your wiring

BLACK

(NOT OCCUPIED)

IGNITION

UNIT

DIODE

ORANGE

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

(OFF)

”0

ALTE«^''^^"

■ 20 VOLTS AC (MIN)

SAMPS ©11 VOLTS AC @3600 HP M

1-0

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

rv~

SEAT

SWiTCH

PLUG

ALTERNATOR

BIACK

^.~,BLACK|

HEAD LIGHTS

/' / /

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ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

10931 OX

127441X

7662J

4406

5 123620X 6

12421IX

110712X

109081X

STD551125

STD541225

STD522505

STD551225

STD541425

719J

15 128369X 16 5114J 17 108423X 18 4207J

121264X

126664X

109553X

11150400

STD601005

108824X

STD522507

STD551025 27 7192J 28

STD541025 29 123198X 30

105687X

102476X 32

STD532575

121305X

7603J 35 109596X 36

124083X

- -

128375

101539X

Key, Molded Harness, Socket, Light

Bulb, Light Switch, Ignition Cover, Switch, Key Nut, Ignition Switch. Light Solenoid Washer, Lock 1/4 Nut, Jam 1/4-20 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 X 1/2 Grade 5

Washer, Lock, External Tooth 1/4

Nut. Keps 1/4-20

Cover, Terminai Harness, Ignition Cable, Starter Cable, Battery Cable, Ground Caps, Battery

Battery Switch, Interlock Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth 1/4 Screw, Hex, Tapping #10-24x1/2

Fuse Bolt, Hex 1/4-20x3/4 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Tie, Cable Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Nut, Wing 1/4-20 Tube, Battery Tray Guard, Terminal Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 7-1/2

Switch, Seat Tray, Battery Clamp, Hose Cover, Switch, Ignition Manual, Owner's

Sheet, Instruction, Tractor, 15“ Slope * STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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CHASSIS

» - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

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12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

CHASSIS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

10 17030808 Screw, Spiderlock Hex #8x1/2 AB 11 STD541437 * Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

12 17490608 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 X 1/2

13 109873X Bracket, Fender 14 STD512505 * Bolt, Fin. Hex 1/4-20 UNO x 1/2 15 105476X361 Footrest, LH, 16 105475X361 Footrest, R.H, 17 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 18 126597X Plate. Neutral, Adjust, R.H. 19 126598X Plate, Neutral, Adjust, LH.

20 STD523710 * Bolt, Fin. Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

CO CO

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21 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16 X 12 Gauge 22 124478X Lens Assembly 23 STD551125 * Washer, Lock 1 /4 24 19131210 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge 25 1 24238X Cap, Spring 26 STD551237 * Washer, Lock, External Tooth 3/8 27 73610600 Nut, Fin. Hex 3/8-24 UNF 28 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge 29 122933X Rivet. Ratchet, Nylon 30 124027X Shield. Hood, Heat 31 123665X Deflector, Heat 32 124025X361 Hood Assembly 33 121248X Bushing, Snap 34 126850X Nut, Self Retaining 1 /4-20

35 124479X Washer, Nylon, Black 36 127167X Chassis Assembly 37 127866X Drawbar 38 124294X Pan, Seat 39 126654X Control, Bypass 40 126575X Arm, Control, Bypass

0 6 11

1 127437X Seat 2 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 3/8-16x3/4 3 17490616 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 3/8-16x1 4 126656X Bracket, Pivot, Seat 5 105529X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 6 STD541431 * Nut. Crownlock 5/16-18

7 124181X Spring, Seat 8 126599X417 Fender 9 STD523707 * Bolt, Fin. Hex 3/8-16 UNO x 3/4

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KEY NO.

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65

750211

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PART NO.

7605J 110739X 73680400 19132012 121440X 121441X

2751R

19131614

72170410

123976X 121251X 121250X 121249X

121246X STD511005 4171R 123913X 123914X 124040X 123915X361 105037X 127018X 74780814 19171912 STD551150 73951000 STD533707 126600X STD551031 125963X 124493X 125880X 124492X

4900J 120166X 121215X 124489X 124490X 106974X

108631X

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Shoulder 1/4-20 UNC

Washer, Spring

Nut, Crownlock 1/4-20 UNC Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Gauge Guide, Belt, Lower. Engine Pulley, LH. Guide, Belt, Lower, Engine Pulley, R.H. Clip, Fuel Line Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Bolt, Round Head 1/4-20x1-1/4

Locknut. Hex, Large, Flange Foam, Strip Spring, Seat, Compression Spacer, Split Bracket, Switch Mount

* Screw, Slotted Pan Head #10-32 x 1/2

Clip, insulated Bracket, Pivot, R.H. Bracket, Pivot, LH. Spring, Extension Grili Strip, Foam Bolt, Shoulder Bolt, Fin. Hex 1/2-13 UNC x 7/8 Grade 5 Washer 17/32 x 1 -3/16 x 12 Gauge

* Washer, Lock, Heavy Helical Spring

Nut, Keps #10-32 UNF

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

Console, Shift, Fender, Hydro

* Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Decal, Automatic (Hood, Side) Decal, HP (Hood, Side) Decal (Rear Fender) Decal (Front Grili) Decal, Glutch/Brake Decal, Deck Size (Chassis, Side) Decal, Belt Installation (Under Footrest) Decal, Stripe (Hood, L.H.) Decal, Stripe (Hood, R.H.) Decal, Caution, Slope (Front Fender) Decal, USA (Fender Slope) Decaf, il (Hood, L.H. & R.H.)

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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DRIVE

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 127222X

3 124136X

4 2949R 5 123528X 6 121749X 7 122983X 8 126577X 9 126589X

10 73040400 11 126655X

12 4921H 13 126912X 14 126576X 15 2751R 16 121187X 17 126649X

18 123583X 20 121183X 21 121199X 22 121748X 23 106108X 24 STD581075 25 104757X 26 STD551131

27 65139 28 59192 29 71130720 30 17030808 31 STD551143 32 101326L 33' 105731X 34 STD581050

35 19111610 36 123674X 37 4470J 38 19131312 39 109070X 40 121218X 41 121851X 42 110422X 43 7152J 44 106888X

45 126634X

DESCRIPTION

Pipe, Oil Drain Engine, Briggs and Stratton, 12 HP, Model Number 281707, Type Number 0412-01 Gasket Screw, Cap, Hex Head

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Muffler Keeper, Centerspan Link, Pump, Control Nut, Hex, Flange, Whiziock 1/4-28 UNF Pin, Roil, Metric

Spring, Retainer

Friction Pack Assembly V-Belt Drive Clip, Insulated Bracket, Mounting, Hydro Bracket, Transaxle Key, Square 2.5 x .1845/1865 U-Bo!t 3/8-16x2-7/8 Spacer, Split Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Rim, Rear

* E-Ring

Cap, Axle, Rear

* Washer, Lock, Heavy Heiica! Spring

Stem, Valve Cap, Valve Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 1 -1/4 Grade 8 Screw, Spiderlock #8x1/2

* Washer, Lock 7/16

Deflector, Muffler Pulley, Engine

* E-Ring

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Idler, Flat Spacer

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 X 12 Gauge

Keeper, Belt

Keeper, Belt, Engine, L.H. Spark Arrester Kit Spring, Return, Brake Tube (Not furnished with tractor) Spring, Rod, Brake

Rod, Brake

KEY PART NO. NO.

46 88S3R 47 120183X 48

122424X

STD571810 50 124236X 51 125638X 52 10571OX 53 STD541437 54

123205X

12000039

110812X 57 123789X 58

105709X 60

STD523715 61 123766X 62

105706X 63

STD523727 64

19211616 65 12691 OX 66

17490620 67

STD551237

STD523707

STD523710

STD561210

STD551037

STD541437

STD541237

4497H 76 105730X 77

126592X 78 106933X 79

126590X

3588R 81 126591X 82

121232X

- -

126629

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION Cover, Pedal

Bearing, Nylon Shaft, Foot Pedal

*Pin, Roll 3/16x1

Cap, Plunger Rod, Brake, Parking Link, Clutch

*Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

Retainer, Belt

Klip Ring Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spring, Return, Clutch

*Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x1-1/2

Pulley, idler Bearing

*Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x2-3/4

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Gauge Spring, Extension Bolt, Hex Washer Threaded Roil.

3/8-16x1-1/4

■* Washer, Lock, External Tooth 3/8 * Bolt, Fin. Hex 3/8-16 X 3/4 UNC *Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x1 * Pin, Cotter 1/8x3/4

* Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge

Locknut. Hexw/Wsh, Insert 3/8-16

* Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16

Clip, Hairpin Keeper, Beit, Engine Lever, Control Knob, Control Bushing, Pivot, L.H.

Tire

Washer, Shim

Cap, Spindle Decal, Engine

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STEERING AND FRONT AXLE

»MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

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STEERING AND FRONT AXLE

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

126604X010 Dash 2 74180512 Screw, Truss Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 STD541431 *Nut, Keps 5/16-18 4 109816X Nyliner, Snap in 41 110438X 5 124434X Control, Throttle/Choke 42 6 19212010 7 126684X Washer 5/8 x 1/4x16 Gauge 8 124417X 9 126595X010 Saddle

10 17490608 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. 11 2751R

12 110307X 13 100710L insert. Steering Wheel 52 124032X 14

STD541350 * Locknut, Hex, Jam 1/2-20

100712K

100713N

16 17

100711L Adapter, Steering Wheel

STD551125

71070410 20 126938X Bumper,Hood 21

17720410

STD611005 * Screw, Hex, Self-Tapping 23

19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1 -1/4 x 16 Gauge

124373X Bushing, Steering

25 124036X

17490612

26 27

6266H 28 124034X Gear, Sector 29 124035X 30 12000029 31 57079 32 124038X

104757X Cap, Axle

Washer

Boot, Shaft, Steering

Roll. 3/8-16x1/2 Clip, Insulated Stop, Clutch, Mower

Washer 2-1/4 Steering Wheel

*Lockwasher 1/4

Screw, Socket Hex 1/4-20x5/8 Screw, Hex Thd. Cut. 1/4-20 x 5/8 #10-16 X 1/2 Type ABTPS 61 121749X

Bracket, Steering Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. Roil, 3/8-16 X 3/4 Type TT Bearing, Thrust

Support Shaft Ring, Klip

Washer, Hardened Shaft, Steering

124033X

36 39 74761060 Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 X 3-3/4 40 105669X Axle. Front

73901000 Locknut, Flange 5/8-11 44 124037X Gear, Pinion 45 3366R Bearing

105715X Rod, Tie

46 47 120754X Bushing 48 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge 49 STD561210 * Pin, Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 50 STD551137 * Washer, Lock 3/8

51 73610600 53 105656X Spindle, LH.

54 105654X 55 278H Fitting, Grease 56 9040H Bearing, Flange 57

106732X361 Rim, Front (Includes 2 each of Key

58 59192

59 65139

106222X

60 62 5479J Plug, Button

63 59904 Tube, Front (not furnished with 64 121748X

121232X

—

108456X

—

125879X

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: Alt component dimensions given in U S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

Shaft, Pitman

Spacer, Bearing, Axle, Front

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8 x 24 UNF Link, Drag

Spindle, R.H.

Number 56) Cap, Valve Stem, Valve Tire, Front Washer 25/32 x 1 -1/4 x 16 Gauge

tractor)

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

Cap, Spindle Decal, Instructions (Dash Panel) Decal, Steering Wheel Cap

21 I 26 i 10

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LIFT ADJUSTMENT

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LIFT ADJUSTMENT

KEY PART NO. NO.

124429X 2 106932X 3 106451X Boit, Shoulder 5 106452X 6 19171516 7

STD601005 8 106447X 9 123549X

109202X Tank, Fuel

101335K Line, Fuel

124028X

123487X

17490612

19091416

16 122795X 17

121794X

18 124031X012 19

19211416

STD581062 * E-Ring

122365X

122512X

17490412

24 105736X 25

5320R

120183X

105839X 28 105838X 29

STD551025

122507X

DESCRIPTION Handle, Clutch, Mower

Knob Bracket, Switch, Interlock

Washer 17/32 x 15/16 x 16 Gauge

* Screw, Hex, Tapping #10-24x1/2

Support, Lever, Clutch Cap, Fuel

Grommet Clamp, Hose Screw, Hex Washer Head, ThdRoll. 3/8-16x3/4 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Panel, Dash, LH. Cover, Access Panel, Dash, R,H. Washer 21/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Button, Plunger Spring, Compression Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. Roll. 1/4-20x3/4 Shield, Head Clip, Insulated Bearing, Nylon Receptacle, 1/4 Turn Retainer, 1/4 Turn

* Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

Shaft, Lift

KEY PART

NO. NO.

31 123650X

32 122364X 33 125631X

4939M 35 110029X 36 110447X 37

110448X 38 121598X 39 105848X 40 121599X

106308X

STD541050 43 9135R 44

19171516 45 4921H 47 106444X 48

STD523707 49 106728X 50

STD561210

124444X

19131410

122514X

105767X

55 124446X

108236X

73710700

110739X

60 73980600

STD541343

127057X

* STANDARD HARDWARE ■ - PURCHASE LOCALLY

DESCRIPTION Stud, 1/4 Turn

Plunger Grip, Handle Retainer, Spring Link, Lift

Trunnion, Lift

Link, Lift, Adjustable

Arm, Suspension, R.H.

Boit, Shoulder 3/8-16

Arm, Suspension, L.H.

Trunnion, Lift, Lower

* Nut. Hex 1/2-13

Retainer, Spring

Washer 17/32 x 15/16 x 16 Gauge

Retainer, Spring Bracket, Bellcrank

*Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x3/4

Bellcrank Assembly

* Pin, Cotter 1/8x3M

Rod, Clutch, Primary Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Gauge Rod, Assembly, Lever Pin, Groove Spring, Extension Bracket, Switch Nut, Crownlock 7/16-20

Washer, Spring

Locknut, Flange 3/8-16

*Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20 UNF

Strip, Foam

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -

38" MOWER

- MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

8" MOWER

EY PART

0. NO. 1 106085X V-Belt

121259X 3 8417J 4

STD541437 5 19111216 6 STD533106 7 105896X Bracket, Deflector

110452X

8 9 106734X Spring, Deflector 49 STD533707 0 106735X Rod, Hinge

1 106736X Deflector, Shield 51 108241X Bracket, Pivot, LH„ 2 73680400 3 105304X 4 129762X 5 105744X Pin, Hinge, Front 55 106463X Rod, Brake, Secondary, L. H.,

74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20x3/4

6 7 109835X Pin, Hinge, Rear 57 106456X Bracket, Brake, Pivot 8 109893X Washer, Special 58 100672K Spacer, Brake 9

STD541431 * Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 59 :o 109598X ;1

109597X Bracket, Lift L.H.

STD533107 * Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 62 :3 110445X Plate, Support, Mandrel, L.H, ;4 109503X :5 109504X Stop, Deck, Front 65 ;6 STD551037 * Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge ;7 126756X Guide, Beit :8 74760632 Bolt 3/8-16x2 :9 127162X .0

106902X Spacer, Retainer

123688X idler, Flat

106513X Washer, Wear 1/16 .3 102669X 4 121676X

■5 100668L

■6 17490614

7 17490620

8 121263X 9 19132012 0 STD551137

DESCRIPTION

Housing

Runner, R.H. 43

* Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

* Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 46

Nut, Push

Nut, Crownlock 1/4-20 Cap Stop Assembly, Parallel Link

Bracket, Lift, R.H.

Support, Arm

Arm, Idler

Keeper, Belt Mandrel Assembly Plate, Support Mandrel Screw, Hex Washer Head 3/8-16x7/8 Screw, Hex Washer Head 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 Blade Washer 13/32 x 1 -1 /4 x 12 Gauge

^ Washer, Lock 3/8

KEY PART NO. NO.

41 STD623715 * Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 -1 /2 Grade 5

42 108250X

108235X Rod, Clutch, Mower

4921H Spring, Retainer

44 45 6404J Spacer 1/2x9/16

124066X Rock Shaft Assembly

47 STD561820

48 108247X 50 108243X Bracket, Pivot, R.H, 52 105857X Bracket, Suspension, Rear, R,H

53 108673X 54 106578X Brake Assembly

108249X Rod. Brake, Secondary, R.H.

100673L 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge

STD523755 *Bolt 3/8-16x5-1/2

7631J 63 19111016 64 STD533712

STD533107

122314X Spacer

66 67 STD560907

122215X

- -

105814X Decal, Belt Installation

- -

121343X Decal, Cut Finger

„.

3713J

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: Ail component dimensions given in U S inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Spring, Extension

* Pin, Cotter 3/16x1

Rod, Brake, Primary

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

Bracket, Suspension, Rear, L.H,

Bracket, Support

Runner, LH.

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge *Bolt 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 * Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4

* Pin, Cotter 3/32x1/2

Mower Assembly, Complete

Decal, Instruction, Caution

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REPAIR PARTS

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TRANSAXLE AND PUMP ASSEMBLY

KEY PART NO. NO.

19092016

STD551125

STD551131

121188X

STD522507

126578X

126579X

121211X

126581X

- - -

10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17

* STANDARD HARDWARE ■ - PURCHASE LOCALLY

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

STD523145

121323X STD541431 73680400 STD523707 STD541437

1 inch = 25.4 mrn

DESCRIPTiON

Washer 9/32 x M/4 x 16 Gauge * Washer, Lock, Heavy Heiica! Spring * Washer, Lock

Bracket, Pnt. Mounting, Differential

* Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNCx 3/4

Fan, Hydro, 7"

Pulley, Transaxle Standoff, Fan, Hydro Guard Assembly, Belt

Differentia! Assembly (See breakdown)

Pump Assembly (See breakdown)

* Bolt, Hex, Fin 5/16-18 UNCx 4-1/2

Reservoir, Pump

* Nut. Crownlock 5/16-18

Nut, Crownlock 1/4-20 UNC

*Bolt 3/8-16x3/4 *Nut 3/8-16 UNC

@ 17

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SUNDSTRAND PUMP ASSEMBLY - MODEL NUMBER BDU-10S

^18

-----

(EY PART

slO. NO. DESCRIPTION

122756X Shaft, Pump 2 122716X 3 122745X 4

122715X * Spacer

* Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball

5 122700X *Seal, Lip 6

122699X *Ring, Retaining

122767X Bearing, Cradle 11 122747X 12

122717X *Seal, Lip

13 122748X 14 122749X 15

127146X Housing Kit, Transmission

122770X Bearing, Thrust Ball

12277IX Plug, Pipe

127147X Center Section Kit

122773X Bearing, Needle

122722X *Seal, Lip

122750X Shaft, Motor

15 127148X !0

122723X *Seal, Lip

127149X Block Kit. Cylinder

127151X Plug, Plastic

122786X

Bearing, Journal

Arm, Trunnion Guide, Slot

Swashplate, Variable

Pin, Stainless, Headless

OVERHAUL

SEAL KIT

COMPLETE

PUMP ASSEMBLY

'60

'61

KEY PART

NO. NO.

38 122718X

DESCRIPTION

* Gasket, Center Section 39 122731X Filter 40 122730X

41 122728X

127152X

122787X Plug, Stainless, Threaded 47 122752X 50 122788X

51 122789X

52 122754X 55

127153X Bypass Valve Kit 58 122727X 59 122790X

Washer. Thrust Spring, Helical Compression

Check Valve Kit

Screw Socket Head Cap Washer, Thrust

Pin, Spiral Plug, Stainless, Threaded

Adhesive Label, Bar Coded

Plug, Stainless, Threaded

60 127154X Overhaul Seal Kit, BDU-10

Includes: items marked with * and

0-Rings for Check Valves and

Bypass Valve

61 121430X

Complete Pump Assembly

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U,S, inches

1 inch

25 4 n-iiT

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

AGRi-FAB TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 486.121431X

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12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

AGRI-FAB TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 486.121431X

■E»

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 122614X

Housing, Haif L.H.

NO. NO.

2 122615X Housing, Haif R.H, 3 122616X Ax!e LH. 4 122620X Ax!e R.H. 5 122621X Bearing, Bal! 6 122622X Washer, Flat 3/4 x 1-1/8 x .030 7

122623X Gear, Miter 8 122624X Gear, Miter 9 122625X Nut, Hex Jam w/Patch 1/2-20

10 122626X Shaft, Cross 11

122688X Screw. Stud

12 122629X Snap, Ring 47 13 122631X Bearing, Thrust 14

122633X Housing Assembly, Differential

15 122634X Bearing, Flange 16 122640X Gear, Differential 72 Tooth 17

122641X Bolt, Torx Head 1/4-28 x 5/8*'

18 19

122642X

122643X

Shaft, Input

Snap, Ring 20 122644X Retaining Ring 7/16" 21 122645X 22 122646X

Housing, input Bearing

Bearing, Needle 23 122647X Bearing. Thrust 57 24

122648X

Washer, Flat 5/8 x 1-1/8 x .030 25 122649X Key, Hi-Pro 3/32 X 5/8 59 26 122650X Screw, Hex W/Patch 1/4-20 x 3/4 27 12265IX Gear, input Pinion 17 Tooth 28 123061X

—

122678X

. - -

122654X 122656X

29 30 122653X 31 122659X

122660X Arm, Brake Actuator

122662X Pin, Brake Actuating

33 34 122663X 35 122664X

Washer. Flat .62 x 1 x .05

Washer. Fiat .62 x 1.125 x .060

Washer, Flat .62 x 1 x .040

Pin, Cotter

Nut, Castle 5/16-24

Washer, Fiat .343 x .88 x .062

Brake, Yoke

Disc, Brake

61 123063X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

36 123065X 37

122666X 38 122667X 39

122668X 40 123066X

122670X

42 122671X 43

126982X

122673X

45 122674X

122675X

123059X

123060X

49 122654X

123061X

50 122689X 51 121839X 52 126975X

122682X 54 122683X 55

122684X

122685X

122686X 58

122687X

122652X 60 123062X

Key, Hi-Pro 3/16x5/8" Screw, Hex 1/4-20 x 1.50 Plate, Puck Puck, Brake Screw, Hex w/Patch 1/4-20 x 2.00 Screw, Hex Self-Tap 1/4-20x2.00 Screw, Hex Seif-Tap 1/4-20x3,00 Bearing, Bali Bearing, Ball Shaft, Pinion W/11 Tooth Gear Shaft. Drive Bearing, Needle

Bronze Thrust Brg, 5/8 x 1-1/4 x 7/i Washer, Fiat ,62 x 1.0 x .040 Washer, Flat .62 x 1.0 x .050 Spacer Coupling Gear, 60 and 17 Tooth Nut, Hex 1/4-20 Gear, Drive Pinion 17 Tooth Bolt, Square Head Washer 15/16 x.265 X .125 Washer, Spring Lock 1/4" Pin, Roll 3/16" X 1/2" Washer, Flat .62 x 1.0 x .030 Pin, Dowel 3/32x1/4 Seal, Grease

126976X

126977X

64 126978X

...

126979X 65 126980X 66 126981X

...

121431X

Shell, Durina-0 Grease (20oz.) Washer, Head Spring Lock 1/4" Washer. Flat .50 x 1.0 x .020 Washer, Fiat .50 x 1.0 x .030 Assembly, Gear, Reduction Assembly, Shaft, Input Transaxle Assembly Complete

NOTE; Ail component dimensions given inU.S. inches

1 inch =

25,4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

3R1GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01

CEY PART JO. NO. DESCRIPTION

93158 Screw, Blower Housing Mounting

Sem 2 93163 3 399265 Bearing, Cylinder

4 391086 5

490450 Cylinder Assembly

6 261463

210940

8 261961

231597 10 27803 11

391406 12

280100 13 93394 14

491490 15

94160 16

262243 Eccentric 17

490466 Crankshaft

222698 19

262135 20 262247 21

65906 22 221596 23 262246 24 26828 25

93630 26

292260 27

212897 28 802592

66538 30 89838 31

93723

222299 33 92909 34

490348

260924 36

299691

391286 37

394665

391781

391782

391783

Screw, Cylinder Shield Mtg. Sem Note: Requires special tools for Piston Ring Sets

installation Seal, Oil

Seat, Intake Valve (Standard) Seat, Exhaust Valve (Standard) Guide, Exhaust Valve 41 Note; 231218 Guide - Intake Valve 42

(Brass) Bushing, Governor Crank (1/4" ID) Gasket, Valve Cover Breather Assembly

Tube, Breather

Screw, Sem Cover, Cylinder Head Pin, Eccentric

Note: Order Part Number 94196 for

Timing Gear

Key, Flywheel Gear, Timing

Valve, Intake

Spring, Intake Valve Retainer, Intake Valve

Valve, Exhaust

Spring, Exhaust Valve Retainer, Exhaust Valve Rotocoil (2)

Rotocoil, Exhaust Valve Gear, Cam Plug, Spark (1 1/2“ high - 37'42 mm) Elbow. Spark Plug

Wrench, Spark Plug Screw, Cylinder Head (3" long)

Lock, Connecting Rod Screw

Screw, Connecting Rod

Rod Assembly, Connecting

Note; For Connecting Rod with

.020" undersize Crankpin Bore -

Order No. 490469 Lock, Piston Pin Pin Assembly, Piston - Standard Pin Assembly, Piston - .005 O.S. Ring Set, Piston - Standard Ring Set, Piston - .010" 0 S. Ring Set, Piston - .020“ O S. Ring Set, Piston - .030" O.S,

KEY PART

NO. NO.

38 394661

394662 Piston Assembly - ,010 O.S. 394663 394664

39 271916 Gasket, Crankcase Cover (1/64" 40 94305

91084 Plug, Oil Drain

291675 43 490452 44

490927

92613 Bolt, Governor Lever 231082

46 47 491323 48 93307 Retainer, E-Ring 49

93306 Cotter, Hairpin

50 231058

222450

212359 53 93875 54

298909 55 399891 56 490815 57

398525 58 92791 59 93722 60 90576

61 26157

90200 63 93572 64

260695 65 390784

66 221535 67

93496 Screw, Sem

68 260584

262348

70 223715

271866

72 262248 73

491491

NOTE: All component dimensions oiven in U S, inches

1 inch =;25,4 mm

DESCRIPTION Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly - ,020" O.S

Piston Assembly - .030" O.S. Note: For Chrome Ring Set -

Standard size - Order No, 392331

thick)

Screw, Base Mounting Sem Seal, Oil

Base, Engine Lever Assembly, Governor (For 1/4'

dia. Crank)

Nut, Hex 10-24 Seal, Oil

Crank, Governor (1/4" dia.)

Washer, Governor Crank (1/4" dia,)

Link, Counterweight

Screw, Counterweight (1)

Pin, Counterweight (1) Counterweight Assembly Oil Slinger, Governor

Insulator Assembly Washer, Lock, Shake-proof Terminal. Spade

Nut, Hex 8 - 32 Spring, Throttle Adjustment Screw, Machine Fil Hd. 8 - 32 x 1/2 Screw, Carburetor Spring, Governor

Plate, Governor Control (Choke-A-

Matic) Clamp, Casing

Spring, Governor Link

Link, Governor Shield, Cylinder Gasket, Cylinder Head Tappet Valve Head, Cylinder

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE ■ MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01

34 • Carburetor Qvertiaui Ktt

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01

KEY PART MO. NO.

1 490689

2 93158 3

93705 Screw, Hex Hd, 4 223752 5

19203 Puller, Flywheel 6

93535 Screw, Sem 3/4“ Long 7

223726 8

280687

492326 10 392134 11 93805

222562 13

280848 14

92284

220855

16 222561 17

490327

270920

19 93572 20

223721

490474

280741

68838

94248

212706

94246

223700

231532

491519

490332

270853

94018

394698

270382

222010

390684

211960

91920

26157

DESCRIPTION

Housing, Biower Screw, Blower Housing Mounting Sem

Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Fan Fan, Flywheel Flywheel and Ring Gear Assy, Magneto Gear, Ring (Includes Mounting Parts) Screw, Sem Screen, Flush Rotating Spacer Nut, Hex

Washer, Spring 57 231323 Screw, Nozzle

Cup, Screen Mounting 58 222014 Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filter Seal, Oil Filler Cap 60 221997 Screw, Clamp Mounting Clamp, Oil Filler Tube Fill Group, Oil

Tube, Oil Filler

Seal, Filler Tube Stud, Air Cleaner Knob, Air Cleaner

Stud, Air Cleaner Cover, Air Cleaner

Nut, Air Cleaner Mtg.

Cartridge, Air Cleaner

Body, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner 73 270872 Screw, Air Cleaner Sem Carburetor Overhaul Lit Washer, Choke Shaft Valve, Choke Shaft and Lever, Choke Venturi, Carburetor Screw, Machine Fil Hd- 8-32 x 5/8" Spring, Throttle Adjustment

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

93499 Screw, Throttle and Choke Valve

211712

261116 Spring, Choke Return

299740 45 93043 46 292681 47

271853

48 398970

491006

50 270511

51 299707

222433

53 390818 54 93357 55 491031 Carburetor Assembly 56 221995 Bowl, Float

396568

490473

62 93572 63

394682

230896

222311

66 67218 67

394462

93053

69 393815 70

289090

261610 Link, Choke

93621

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

1 inch

Mtg. Sem Stop, Throttle

Nozzle, Carburetor Pin, Throttle Stop Valve Assembly, Carburetor Idle Washer, Throttle Shaft Seal (Foam) Seal, Throttle Shaft Shaft and Lever, Throttle Gasket, Flat Bowl Float, Carburetor

Valve, Throttle

Pump, Impulse Screw, Carburetor

Washer, Float Bowl Valve, Needle

Plug, Welch Body Assembly, Carburetor Screw, Carburetor

Valve, Fuel Inlet

Pin, Float Hinge Bracket, Carburetor Connector, Fuel Pipe Repair Kit, Pump

Clamp, Fuel Pipe

Fuel Line (11" Long) Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Line)

Screw, Sem Gasket, Carburetor Mounting

= 25-4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38” RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257360

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE 0412-01

Mousing tenglh—^

—L

- 1

NO.

394805

2 94003

395538

395537

390837

393825

394857

490421

398003

490476

280104

11 12 94288

93535

93984

490324

DESCRIPTION Motor and Drive Assembly 12V, 4-

3/8" Housing Length

Thru Bolt Assembly

Brush Assembly

* End Cap Assembly Commutator

Armature Assembly Housing Assembly Drive End Cap Assembly Drive Assembly Clutch Assembly

Retainer and Pin Gear Roll Pin Screw, Sem Screw, Sem Cover, Starter (Includes Mounting Screws)

23 LABEL KIT

24 GASKET SET

KEY PART

NO.

393474

393456

393362

221798

93381

398808

492341

491252

490525

* Includes Brush Set

NOTE; All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch

DESCRIPTION Stator, Alternator (Dual Circuit)

Diode and Connector Assembly (Dual Circuit) Alternator Harness Assembly (Dus Circuit)

Terminal, ignition

Screw, Armature Mounting Sem Wire, Ground Armature, Magneto Decal, Label Kit Gasket Set

= 25,4 mm

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING GUIDE

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL

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Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

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.

RSTSHtJ

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L7TJ

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.257360

CiB

Mil

12.0 HP 1C

ELECTRIC START

38" MOWER

AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC)

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 seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing.

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Service Centers and most Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION:

• PRODUCT-LAWN TRACTOR

• MODEL NUMBER-917.257360

• ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 281707, TYPE NUMBER 0412-01

• PART NUMBER

• PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians. . profes* sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we service what we sell.

128375 1.10.91

PRINTED IN U S

Craftsman 917.257360 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TRAINING:

PREPARATION:

OPERATION:

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

MAINTENANCE

Parts packed separately in carton

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)

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

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Fig. 6) '

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTiNG HEIGHT (See

OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)

TO TRANSPORT

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)

ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 16)

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOIVilVlENDATIONS

BEFORE EACH USE

LUBRICATION

LUBRICATION CHART

TIRES

BLADE CARE

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 10)

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11)

BATTERY (See Fig. 12)

MAINTENANCE

TRANSMISSION COOLING (See Fig, 14)

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17)

MUFFLER

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUGS (See Fig. 17)

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CLEANING

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 33)

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

ENGINE