Craftsman 917.257711 User Manual

SEARS

MODEL NUMBER 917.257711 OWNER'SMANUAL

• Assembly
° Operation

° Customer Responsibilities

Service and Adjustments

"Repair Parts

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

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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING

OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.
I. GENERAL OPERATION III, CHILDREN

,, Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual

and on the machine before starting.

o Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

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

,' Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

,, Never carry passengers.

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

,' Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point

it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the
entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

,, Slow down before turning.

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

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

chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

,, Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck.

ft. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feet
uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

Mow up and down slopes, not across. •
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. •

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

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

to stop or shift while on the slope.

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Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel •

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

o

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. "

These can change the stability of the machine.

o

Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.

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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction_
disengage the biades and proceed slowly straight down the |
slope.

DO

NOT:

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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

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

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

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

, Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground.
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. 2

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain

where you last saw them.
" Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.

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

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

,, Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV.

SERVICE
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. Theyare

flammable and vapors are explosive.

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

running. Allow engine to coo! before refueling. Do not

smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

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there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

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

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

Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject towear, damage, and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

required.

Look for this symbol to point out impor- I

tant safety precautions. It means | i
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR |

SAFETY IS INVOLVED. =.__J

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

contact spark plug in order to prevent
plug wire and place wire where it cannot

accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-
tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-
trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

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

MODEL
NUMBER 9! 7.257711

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
l DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP iN A SAFE PLACE
_RE REFERENCE.

PRODUCT SPEC NCATiONS

HORSEPOWER: l&0

GASOUNE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OrL TYPE (API--SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ-19LM

(GAP: .030") STD361458

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .006"

EXHAUST: .007" ° .009"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): Fowvard LO H_

TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS
CAPACITY AND TYPE: SAE 30 API-SF/SG

TiRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.

1st 0.8 1.8

2nd 1.4 3.4
3rd 2.4 5.6

Reverse 0.9 2.2

FRONT: !4 PSi
REAR: 10 PSi

5 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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

combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-coy _
ered 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

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

CUSTOMER RESPONStBiUTIES

Read and observe the safety rules.

, Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor.
Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

ties" and Storag_ sections of this owner's manual.

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

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

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

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (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 wi!l replace the battery at no charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RiDiNG EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18

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

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

ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 740

OPERATION .......................................................... 11-14

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... t9-25

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

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 28-29

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

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

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

INDEX

A

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

Adjustments:

Brake ............................................ 21

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

Clutch Pulley ................................ 21

Gauge Wheels ............................. ! 3

Mower

FrontoTo°Back ......................... 20

Side-To-Side ........................... 19

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

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

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

Assembly .......................................... 7-10

B

Battery:

Charging ........................................ 8

Cleaning ....................................... 18

Installation .................................... 10

Levels ........................................ 8,17

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

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

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

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

Belt:

Motion Drive

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

Mower Drive

Remova!/Replacement ............ 20

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ............ 2!

Blade:

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

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

Brake Adjustment ................................ 2!

Electficah

Interlocks and Relays ................... 23

Schematic .................................... 30

Wiring Diagram ............................ 32

Engine:

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

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

Cooling Fins ................................. 18

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

Oil Level ....................................... 17

Oil Type ................................... 13,17

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

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

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

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

Filter:

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

Fuel .............................................. 18

Oit ................................................. 13

Fuel:

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

Type ............................................. !3

Fuse ................. i.................................. 23

Headlights ........................................... 23

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

Leveling Mower Deck .......................... 19

Lubrication:

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

Engine .......................................... t 7

C

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

Clutch Pulley ....................................... 21

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

Customer Responsibilities .............. 15-18

Engine:

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

Air Screen 18 Cutting Height ==============================12

Cooling Fins ............................. 18

Engine Oil ........................... 13,17

Fuel Filter ................................. 18

Spark Plug(s) ........................... 18

Tractor:

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

Blade ........................................ !6

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

Maintenance Schedule ............ 15

Tire Care .......................... 8,18,21

Transaxie ................................. 16

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

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 15

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ........... 20

Adjustment, Side-to°Side ............. 19

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

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

Installation .................................... lg Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 24

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

Removal ....................................... 19

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

Muffler ................................................. ! 8

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

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

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

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

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F

H

L

M

O

Operation ....................................... ! 1-14

Operating Mower ............................. 12 3

Options:

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

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

P

Parking Brake ................................. 1lq2

Parts Bag .............................................. 6

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

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

R

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

S

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

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

Service and Adjustments ............... 19-25

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

Clutch Pulley ................................ 21

Fuse ............................................. 23

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

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ............ 20

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ............ 21

Mower Adjustment

Front4o-Back .......................... 20

Side4o-Side ............................ 19

Mower Removal/installation ......... 19

Tire Care .............................. 8,15,23

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

Spark Plug(s) ...................................... 18

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

Starting the Engine ............................. 14

Steering Wheel ................................. 7,22

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

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

T

Tires ............................................ 8,15,21

Troubleshooting Chart .................... 28-29

Transaxle ............................................ 16

W

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

Wiring Diagram ................................... 32

Wiring Schematic ................................ 30

These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retai_ outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.
Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG BLA_:)ES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of hew they can help

you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change n future years - more attachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model. Contact your nearest Sears store for the

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor,

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

attaching and detaching.

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered

2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on t0qnch diameter discs puncture
holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Steel weight tray

for increased penetration
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage
CARTS make hauling easy. Vadety of sizes available, plus accesso-

ries such as side panel kits, too! caddy, cart cover, protective mat and
dolly,

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture
and nutrients to reach grass roots, 36qnch swath. 24 hardened steel
coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray.

DISC NARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10 to
20 degrees, 40 inches wide. Can hook 2 units in tandem. (Requires
sleeve hitch,)

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravei. 48
inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44cinch path when angled. Master
lift control lever for operator ease. Spring trip for snow removal on
uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow ground contour.
Reversible, replaceable scraper bar, (Use with tire chains and wheel

weights and!or rear drawbar weight.)

EASY OIL DRA_N VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster,

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce
chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

GANG HmTCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at
once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments).

MULCH RAKFJDETNATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine

teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available forfront or
rear mounting, N_GH PERFOR_IANCE REEL-ACTION SPR_NG

TtNE DETNATDH ER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatch into
large hopper. Mounts behind tractor.

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts lO-inch furrow. Crank adjust-
ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width, Heavy steel landside
for straight furrowing, (Requires sleeve hitch,)

RAMP TOPS AN[:} FEET let you toad and unload tractor from a
pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber,

REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from driver's
seat. Reversible steel blade can be angfed at 30 degrees for grading.
Reverses for pushing snow backwards. (Requires sleeve hitch.)

ROLLERfor smoother lawn surface, 36-inehwide, 18qnch diameter
water-tight drum holds up to 390 _bs. of weight, Rounded edges

prevent harm to tud, Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum.

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for
seeding, helps weed control. Steel frame holds 5 adjustable sweeps.
Adjusts vertically, horizontally. (Requires sleeve hitch.) Optional
accessory: steet furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,
corn, and other deep-seeded crops.

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system. Single pin couples!
uncouples.

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath, Drum=type auger handles
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arrange-
ment, Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter
spout discharges snow tO to 50 feet. Lift controlled at tractor seat.
(Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight.)

SPRAYERS use 12=volt DC e_ectric motor that connects to the tractor
battery or other t2-volt source. Includes booms for automatic

spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable
spray pattern, For applying herbicides, insecticides, fu,-igicides and
liquid fertilizers.

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing

easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and
sand,

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves,
T_LLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and compost

garden residue. Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch diameter one
piece heat-treated steel tines. Tills 30qnch path. (Requires sleeve
hitch.) Or use 5 hp tow-behind T_LLER with 36qnch swath to prepare

seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own
built-in lift and depth controt system and does NOT require a sleeve

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

tractor drawbar and go! Optiona_ accessories for 5 hp tiller convert

unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling.,.without toots.

T_RE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extraqarge cross links
give smooth ride, outstanding traction.

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular stee! frame,
ABS plastic top; clear p_astic windshield offers 360 degree visibility,
Hinged metal doors with cstch_ Keep_ operator warm and dry.

Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun protector in
summer Optionat accessories include: tinted/tempered solid
safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber
caution light for mounting on cab top,

VACS for powertul collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.
Option_ warld attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-.reach places.
VACICH_PPER includes a chipper-shredder,

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications. Can
be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications. Uses (1) 55
lb. weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow
removal or dozing heavy materials,

CONTENTS OF

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(!) Knob

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1_3/16 x 12 Gauge

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

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Steering Wheel

Parts Bag

Batter,/acid

Battery

Owner's Manual

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(3) Retainer Springs

(4) Retainer Springs

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

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

(2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

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(2) Lock Washers 1/4

Parts bag contents not shown full size

(2) Gauge

Wheels

(2) Crown

Lock Nuts

" (2) Battery Carriage Bolts 1/4-20 x 7-1/2

(2) Front Link Assemblies

Termina_ Guard

Steering

Wheel Insert

(2) Keys

3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Washers

_ (2) Shoulder

Bolts

Steering

Sleeve

(2) Wing Nuts 1/4_20

15° Slope Sheet and Instructions

Battery Caps

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BLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife

(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheeI).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

, Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6),

, Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

= Remove mower and packing materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and
remove.

BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

_.f HEX BOLT

LOCK WASHER

STEERING

LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING / STEERINGsHAFT

WHEEL / /
ADAPTER _/

SLEEVE / /'-. -_--_-'_ / / /

/ / ///1 /

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ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward.

• Slide steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

, Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lockwasher and large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.

= Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR
tS TO ROLL OFF SKID:

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
Release parking brake by depressing clutch!brake

pedal.
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

o Roll tractor backwards off skid.

FIG. 1

7

ASSE

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shieldo
Wash hands or clothing immediately if

accidentally incontact with battery acid,
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged

battery acid are explosiveo
Read the instructions included with the

battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
c_othing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.

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

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
= See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
, Fili battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the

bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill.
Allow battery to stand and settle for at [east thirty

minutes. After standing, check the batter'.,/cell acid
level, if below the vent wells, add more acid until the

correct tevel is reached.

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, whiBe

batter}, is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor.

iMPORTANT: TO MAXiMiZE THE LiFE OF YOUR

BATTERY, iT iS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE

CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE

BATTERY CAN RESULT iN A SHORTENED BATTERY

L!FE.

Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-

tions required for battery charging.

, 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 wetls. Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry.

o Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling.

o Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for

disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five

gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic

paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of

more soda causes no more foaming.

Fo!low instructions on how to install battery:

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

® Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
, Assemble adjustment knob and flat 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.

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

® Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER
BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FiG. 3

CHECK TiRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.
, Reduce tire pressure to PSl shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

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.

CUT AWAY VIEW

VENT CAP

VENT
WELL

BATTERY
CELL ACID

LEVEL

FiG 2 8

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DR_VE BELT

(See Figs. 4 and 7)

Be sure tractor ison levet surface. Engage parking brake.

• Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar.
Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

• Relieve idler tension from belt. Push idler forward and
place a block (standard wood 2 x 4 or equivalent)

behind idler pulley.

, Slide mower under tractorwith discharge guard to right

side of tractor.

o Swing LH. gauge wheel bar forward by removing rear

retainer spring and pin.

o Install one front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower

bracket and LH. front suspension bracket. Retain with
two single loop retainer springs as shown.

, Slide right side of mower deck forward, toward R,H.

front tire.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTtNGIN
ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE.

• Install second front link in the top hole of the R.H. front
mower bracket and R.H. front suspension bracket.
Retain with two single toop retainer springs as shown.

o Carefully remove block from behind idler pulley.

Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it
stops.

o Lower mower linkage with attachment lift lever.

CHASSIS
BRACKET

DOUBLELOOP
RETAINER SPRING

DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRING

(Inward pointing
deck pins)

o Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck

pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to
align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms,

Retain with double loop retainer springs.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left
footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring,

Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove
slack from mower suspension.

Raise deck to highest position.

- Swing LH. gauge wheel bar back towards rear of
mower and secure with pin and retainer spring re-

moved earlier,

o Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten
securelyo

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating moweras shown
in the Operation section 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, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are

routed correctly. FRONT

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION FRONT

ARMS LINKS

BRACKET

CLUTCH
PULLEY

L,H. GAUGE _-_

WHEELBAR

SHOULDER

BOLT

/

GAUGE

WHEEL

3/8=16

CENTER

LOCKNUT

S_NGLE

LOOP RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER
BRACKET

ANTI=SWAY

BAR

IDLER
PULLEY

BLOCK
(Wood2x4orequiv,)

DISCHARGE
GUARD

FIGo4

9

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 and 6)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nalso Before installin_ battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etco
Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden=
tal grounding.

* Lift hood to raised position.
, Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is

securely attached to drain in battery tray.

o Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of

tractor.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.

o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery

terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer 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 battery as shown, lower

battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of
battery bolts into slots of key holes.

o Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts

remain ins!ots of the key holes inthe 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).
o Periodic charging.

HEX

BLY

VENT
CAPS

FiG. 6

/ CHECKMST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WtSH TOASS( IRE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BES TPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
/ No remaining toose parts in carton.

/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

•/ Alt tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinfiated 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).

J Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check wiring. See that al! connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,

PA YEXTRA A _ENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORo

TANT ITEMS:

/ Engine oil is at proper level.
¢" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

¢ Become famitiar with alt controls - their tocation and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

LOCK WASHER

FroG=5

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrationswith you rtractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save
this manua! for future reference,

CHOKE CONTROL

L_GHT SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB LEVER

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower
blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor,

LiFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other
attachments mounted to your tractor,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and brak-
ing the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER = Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.
THROTTLE CONTROL o Used to control engine speed.

PARKING BRAKE
LEVER

RANGE SHIFT
LEVER

GEARSHIFT "_11_

RGo 7

RANGE SH_FT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed
for all forward and reverse gears.

BGN_TtONSWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.
AMMETER - indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position.
CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

height.

11

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8}
o Depress dutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hold.

Place parking brake tever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold vehicle secure.

NOTE: Under cedar conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine harming, hot engine exhaust gases may

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

PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT
"ENGAGED" _GNmON CLUTCH SWmTCH

POSmON KEY PULL=OUT

CHOKE
CONTROL

THROTTLE
CONTROL

LEVER

"DRIVE" GEARSHIFT
POSITION HEIGHT LEVER

ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

POSmON

"ENGAGE"

RANGE

SH{FT

LEVER

FIGo 8

STOPPING (See Fig, 8)

MOWER B_DES .-
o Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

GROUND DRWE
o Depress clutch!brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

o Move gearshift _ever to neutral (N) position.
ENGINE o

o Move throttle control to slow (_) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle controJ to slow (_)

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

Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.
AJways remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.
Never use choke to stop engine.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Always operate engiru_,_at fuIl throttle,
o Operating engin_:¢at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

o Full throttle offers the best mower performance,

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Use choke controi whenever you are starling acold engine.
Do not use to starsa warm engine.

o To engage cheke control, pull knob out. Slowly push

knob in to disengage.

TO _OVE FORWARD AND B_tCKWARD

(See Fig° 8)

]he direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever_

Start tractor wth ciuteh/brake pedal depressed and
gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

o Move gearshift and range shift Jevers to desired posi-

tion.,

o Slowly release dutch/brake pedal to start movement.
_MPOR_°AN°[': BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

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

TO ADJUS°'_ _qOWER CUTtiNG HEIGHT

(See Fig° 8)

The cuttir_g height is controlled byturning the height adjust _
ment knob in desired direction,

o Turn knob clockwise (;-4) to _aise cutting height.
o Turn knob counterclockwise (V_)to tower cutting

The cutting height range is approximately 1o4/4" to 4.-1/4",
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not ru_ning, These heights an_;,approxi-
mate and may va_ depending upon sol cor_ditions, height

of grass and _ypesof grass bei_g mowed,
o The average iawn sho_JJIdbe cut to approxin: ely 2-!/2

inches dudng the coot season and to over 3 inches
dL_ring hot months. _or healthier artd better looking
lawns mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting pe_'formance_ grass over 6 inches in
height shou!d be mowed twice, Make the first cut
relatively high; the secor_d to desired height°

12

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)

o Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

* Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer

spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel,

, Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground.

* Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.

RETAINER
SPRING "_-_

CLEVIS PiN

WHEEL

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 7 and 8)

Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt

shut off the engine.

o Select desired height of cut.

. Lower mower with attachment lift control.

, Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

, Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to
low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for
tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

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

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

, Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control.
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position.

o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

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

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL (See Fig. 11)

• The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

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

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read 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 (_ee OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

o To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual.

FIGo 10

OiL FILL CAPtDIPSTtCK

D}SCHARGE
GUARD

FIG. 11

13

ADD GASOUNE

Fill fuei tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

_MPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING {N TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.

CAUTION: FiW_to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame°

TO START ENGINE (See Fig° 8)

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.

o Depress clutch!brake pedal and set parking brake.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
, Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
o PuNchoke control out to choke (tXt) position for cold

engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke

contro!.

Move throttte control to midway between fast (@) and

stow (_) positions.

_nsertkey into ignitionand tum keyc!ockwise 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.

o When engine starts, slowly push choke control in.

- Move throttle contro! to fast (4) position.

Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging drive or attachments.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
_emperatures {below 32°F), the carburetor fuet mixture

may need to beadjusted for best engine pedormance. See
"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust-

men_s section of this manual.

MOWING T PS

o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attached to tractor.

o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Sewice and Adiustments section of this manual.

o Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a

guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside
the runner (See Fig. 10).

o The left hand side of mower should be used for trim°

min%

o 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 te the right

so that clippings will discharge away frb_ shrubs,
fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rOahds, mow
in the opposite direction making left hand turns untii
finished (See Fig. t2).

o 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.

o Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will plug

mower and Ieave undesiraMe dumps. Altow grass to
dry before mowing.

AIways operate engine at full throttle when mowing to
assure better mowing pe#ormance and proper dis-
charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select-
ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting
pedormance as wel! as the quality of cut desired.

o When operating attachments, select a ground speed

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

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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirbyor dusty conditions.

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

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

tractor as instructed in this manuak
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

propedy maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

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

BEFORE EACH USE @

• Check engineoillevel, FLUID

" Check brake operation,

Check tirepressure,
Check forloosefasteners.

_MPORTANT: 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_ !_

Q FRONT WHEEL FRONT WHEEL O

BEARING ZER__==_VL__ BEAR,NG ZERK

@STEERJ.G, -_%;_

SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)

TEETH

TRANSAXLE

_SAE 30 _IOTOR OIL AP[ oSF/SG
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

@ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONS[BJUTIES "ENGINE" SECTION
@SPRAY S[BCONE LUBRICANT (B'JOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery.

7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.dbs maximum.

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

C

TRACTOR o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

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

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

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. Re-
place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

- Raise mower to highest position to allow access to
blades.

Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing
blade.

Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer in
exact order as shown.

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

_MPORTANT: BLADE BOLT iS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade _but ifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

MANDREL

BLADE ASSEMBLY

TRAILING

EDGE UP

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

® To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, ora cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bai-

ancBr).

o Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.
if btade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal
position, If either end of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of
the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

F_G. 14

V_BELTS

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

Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOMNG

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

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

(See Fig. 15)

Block up rear axle securely or use a tractor jack.
Remove left rear whee! by removing hub bolts.

, Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be

even with pIug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30
motor oil, Ap!oSF or SG. Replace filler plug.

o Reassemble wheel to hub.

For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-
CATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat.

BE× BOLT (GRADE 8)'-_,,_

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
iDENTIFIED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 13

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

Care should be taken to keep tile blade balanced. An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine.

TRANSAXLE

PLUG

F_Go 15

16

CUSTO

BATTERY (See Fig. 16}

Your tractorhas a batterychargingsystem which issuffi-
cientfornormal use. However, periodicchargingofthe

batten/, with an automotive charger wil! extend its life.

Acid solution bvel in each battery celi should be even
with bottoms ofvent wells. Add only distilled or iron free

water if necessary. Do not overfill

Keep battery and terminals clean.
Keep battery bolts tight.

o 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 batter`i to "leak" power,

Remove terminal guard.

o Disconnect BLACK battery, cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

, Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful Rotto get
the soda solution into the cells.

o Rinse the battery with plain water and dr'i.

Clean terminals and batten/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),

CUT AWAY VIEW

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

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

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

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

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 18)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change,

Att oit must meet API service classification SF or SG.

Be sure tractor is on level surface.

® Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oit in a suitable container,
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.
Remove drain plug.

After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug
and tighten securely.

Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour
slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this

manual

o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level, Be

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

BATTERY
CELL ACID

WELL

LEVEL

FiG. 16

ENGINE

LUBRBCATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API sewice
classification S For SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

-- SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F -20 ° 0o 30 _ 32 ° 40 ° 60 _ 80 ° 100 °
o_ .30_ -20 ° ol _ 0 ° 10° 20 ° 30° 40°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 17

AiR SCREEN

/

FiG. t 8

t7

ER E8

CLEAN AMR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)

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

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

ENGBNE COOUNG FiNS (See Fig. 19)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine blower

housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood
(See "TO REMOVE HOOD AN DGRILL ASSEMBLY" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

AIR GUIDE
COVER

(BOTH S_DES) ,_

FiG. 19

AiR FILTER (See Fig, 20)

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

tion or every season. Sen,ice paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
o Slide foam pre=cleaner off cartridge.

o Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

o Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cIoth and squeeze to remove excess oil.
If very, dirly or damaged, replace preocleaner.

o Reinsta!l pre-cleaner over cartndgeo

Reinstal! cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

o Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.
o Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en°

tering carburetor°
Clean cartridge by tapping gentty on flat surface. Ifvery

dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

o Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precleaner, cover

and secure with knob(s).

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

CARTRDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORAT!ON OF
THECARTRDGE. DO NOT OtLCARTRDGE. DO NOT
USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE.

FOAM
PRE-CLEANER

CARTRIDGE

A_R SCREEN

F_G 20

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

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

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark [;,lugs at the be_{_inningof each mowing

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

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuak

IN-UNE FUEL FH.TER (See Fig° 21)

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

replacement is required.

o With engine cool, rerrlove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

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

pointing towards carburetor.

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

o Immediately wipe up any spiiled gasoline.

CLAMP

FUEL FnLTER

HGo 21

o CIean engine,battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

o Keep f nished surtaces and wheels free of a, gasoline,

oi!, etc.
Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor uniess the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are cove_ed to keep water out° Water in engine
can result in a shc _ened e,qgne life.

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E ADJUSTMENTS

CAUT|ON: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
, Depress dutebJbrake pedamfully and set parking brake.

P_ace gearshift _ever in neutral (N) position.

, Place attachment c_utch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

® Make sure the bUades and aRImoving parts have completely stopped.

o Disconnect spark ptug wire from spark plug and p_ace wire where it cannot come in contact

with plug.

TRACTOR TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor isparked on level ground or

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig° 22)

, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position

Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

- Lower mower to its lowest position.
, Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

, Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deck.

o Raise attachment lift to its highest position.
, Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links.

, Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley.

* Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.
_MPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON ]"HE TRACTOR,
REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND
DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual).

Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.
SIDE°TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)

o Raise mower to its highest position.
o Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

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

the same.

If distance "A" needs to be changed, make adjustment
on one side of mower only.

Raise one side of mower by tightening lift link adjust-
ment nut on that side.

o Lower one side of mower by loosening lift link adjust-

ment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nut will change deck
{evetabout 3,/t6"

o Recheck level after adjusting.

BOTTOM BOTTOM
OF CURL OF CURL

FRONT
SUSPENS|ON

ADJUSTMENT BRACKET

SUSPENSION NUTS L_ _'\.
ARMS LINKS

CHASSIS
BRACKET

RETAINER
SPRING

ANT_-SWAY
BAR RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

-\

GROUND L|NE

FiG. 23

CLUTCH
PULLEY

'FRONT

SUSPENSION
BRACKET

RETAINER
SPRINGS

MOWER

BRACKET

\

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SERVICE AN A

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) -
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO=SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BESURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS
EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SlDE-TO-SlDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so the front isapproximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "F" directly in front of and behind the mandrel at
bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

o Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length.
If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same
length as other link.

To lower front of mower housing, loosen nut"G" on both
front links an equal number of turns.

o When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut"H"against trunnion on both front link&

, To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from

trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both
front links an equat number of turns.

o When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front
Hnks_

NOTE,: Each furl turn of nut "G" win change dim. "F" by

approximately 3/8"'.

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

TO REPLACE MOWER DRt_VE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 26) =
o Park tractor on a ieve! surface. Engage parking brake.
,, Remove four screws from L.H. mandrel cover and

remove cover.

o Roll belt over the top of L,H. mandrel pulley,
o Remove belt from electric clutch pultey.

o Remove belt from idler pulleyso

Remove any di_ or grass clippings which may have
accumulated around mandrets and entire upper deck

surface.

o Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they

rotate freely.

o Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRWE BELT _NSTALLAT_ON (See Fig. 26) -
o _nstall belt in both idlerso Make sure belt is in both belt

keepers at the idlers as shown.
Instal! new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

o Roll belt into upper groove of L.Ho mandrel pulley.

Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the
grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

Reassemble L.H. mandre_ cover.

MANDREL
COVER

SCREWS

_DLER
PULLEYS

PRIMARY
_DLER ARM

SPR_NGLoB,

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FJGo24

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL iN LENGTH

RG° 25

F_Go26

20

SE CE AND ADJ ;TlViENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig, 27)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

- Remove mowerdrive belt (Bee"TO REPLACE MOWER
DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

- Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this
section of this manual).

Remove four screws from R.H. mandrel cover and
remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing.

° Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley.
o Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and L.H. mandrel pulley.

Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu..

tated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they

rotate freely.

, Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket.
Install new belt in lower groove of hR. mandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.
Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in

all grooves properly.
Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stall R.H. mandrel cover.
Reinstall mower totractor (See"TO INSTALL MOWER"

in the Assembly section of this manual).

, Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

L.H. MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT CENTER

ROTOR CLUTCH PLATE

BRAKE

PLATE

BLOT(3)

FIGo28

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 29)

Your tractor Jsequipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the left side of the transaxte.

Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

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

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

If distance isother than 1o3/4",loosen jam nut and turn
nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam
nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated
above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-
thorized service center/department.

SECONDARY
IDLER ARM

SPRING

/

SWAY-BAR
BRACKET

FIGo 27

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 28)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The

clutch has a builtdn brake that stops the pulley within 5
seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which
may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop

as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest
authorized service center/department.

Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are
in "OFF" position.

, Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures ,012" at all three slot
locations cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10
cycles to wear in clutch plate.

21

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

OPERATING

ARM

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

FiG. 29

ADJU

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 30)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
For ease of service there isabelt installationguide decat on

bottom of left footrest. Itis not necessary to remove mower.
BELT REMOVAL -

, Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley

only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).
,, Roll motion drive belt off transaxte pulley.
, Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine

pulley and front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers.
BELT INSTALLATION -

, Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and

front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt

keepers.
, Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper,

then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.
, Make sure "V" part of belt engages "V" idler.

• Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

"V" part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.
, Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan

belt keeper.
, Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt

keepers.
, Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

when wheels are positioned straig htforward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE4N ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.

Toe-in was set at the factor,i and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust

if necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 31) -
o Position front wheels straight ahead.

, Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

tires (dimensions "A" and "B").

Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than

rear dimension "B".
TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 31 and 32) -
o Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" less than
dimension "B".

Tighten jam nuts securely.

B

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LH° SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING t KEEPER

ENGINE
PULLEY

V-IDLER

KEEPI BELT

PULLEY

FLAT IDLER

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOr,_

FiG, 30

TWISTS

CLUTCHING

IDLER

BELT TRANSAXLE

KEEPER PULLEY

BELT

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A _

FIG° 3!

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

JAM NUTS

FIG° 32

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If
damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-
ment.

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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 33)

- Block up axte securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

o Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETA_NING

AXLE

COVER

ADJUSTMENTS

PANEL
BOLT

FiG. 33

REAR WHEEL -

Block rear axle securely.
Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

o Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY

'See Figs. 34 and 35)

CAUTnON: Lead-acid batteries gener-

and smoking materials away from bat-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.

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

starting, follow this procedure:
_MPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGAT{VE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES o

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

against chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

, Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a panel

bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fuel tank

and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER o

BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged
battery

RED cable last from both batteries.

FIGo 35

TO REPLACE HEADMGHT 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 tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

o Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in Repair

Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

23

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LiFT SPRING

(See Fig. 36)

= While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam

nut.

= Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce tift effort (for heavier attachments).

- Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-
tachments.

, Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN
LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST
SPRING TENSION TO ITS. LOWEST POSITION.

TO REr,,_IOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 37}

, Raise hood.
, Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand infront oftractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.

To replace, reverse above procedure.

ADJUSTMENT SPRING

®

JAM NUT

o ®

ATTACHMENT

LiFT SPRING

FiG. 36

WiRE

CONNECTION

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 38)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should notbe necessary. Checkadjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

, With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast (,_) position.

- Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it
is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back
until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable

clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 39)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move choke controt (located
on dash panel) to full choke (N) position.

* Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to

expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing

clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is
completeJy closed. Tighten casing damp screw set,
curely.

, Reassemble air cteaner.

24

FIG, 37

CLAMP
SCREW

F_G°38

CHOKE

CLOSED_

CAS,NG _

CLAMP _ ' _ ,
SCREW ] _\_

F_Go39

SWIVEL

_ CHOKE

. LEVER

E ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

(See Figs. 40 & 41)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

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

temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:
in general, turning the mixture screw in (clockwise) de-

creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/

air mixture. Turning the mixture screw 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 SCREW IS
TURNED tN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING =

- Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle

control cable and choke are adjusted properly (see
above).

• With engine off turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise)

closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock-
wise) 1-.1/4to 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL SETTING -
o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

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

With throttle controt lever in slow (_) position, hold
throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle
speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

While still holding throttle lever against idle speed

screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until
engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point

midway between those two positions.

® Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw

and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM.

Release throttle tever.

ACCELERATION TEST-
o Move throttle control lever from stow (,_!,) to fast (,t_)

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 factor}, adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may result.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE
THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE
DANGEROUS. tF YOU THtNKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

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

ADJUSTMENTS.

iDLE SPEED

SCREW

iDLE MIXTURE
SCREW

THROTTLE
LEVER

FIG. 40

IDLESPEED __(, '_

SCREW __ )_

THRO E MIXTURE

LEVER SCREW

F|G. 4t

25

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

AA deabuil ng i

whore fum_ch an open flame

IR=J__w the eng'me to cool

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

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

• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" inthe Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

+ inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructionsin the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual).

, Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

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

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

+ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

+ Fully charge the battery for storage.
+ After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

- To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be
disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BAKERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

+ After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.

+ Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.
+ If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

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

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,
EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR
METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

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

,, Drain the fue+ 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: Fue! stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizing the formation of fue_gum deposits during stor-
age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Atways follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer
container. Run engine at least !0 minutes a,ffer adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE O_L

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

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual).

CYUNDERS
, Remove spark plug(s)+

+ Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

, Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds

to distribute oi!.

, Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

+ Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
+ Replace your gaso!ine can if your can starts to rust.

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

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

give protection from dust and dirt.

+ Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

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

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

26

SERVICE NOTES

27

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will net turn over

CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded,

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter,

6. Dirty fuel filter,

7, Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged widng.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.
3, Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter,

5. Stale or dirty fuel,
6, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1, Clutch/brake pedal not depressed,

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

4, Blown fuse.
5, Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring,

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1, Fil! fuel tank.

2. See 'q*o START ENGINE" in Operation section,

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Cleanirep;ace air fiker,

6. Reptace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8, Checka!l wiring.

9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace sparkpiug.

3. Recharge or replace battery,

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

6. Check all wiring,

7. Contact an authorized service center!department.

8. Contact an authorized service center!department,

1, Depress clutch/brake pedal,

2, Disengage attachment clutch.
3, Recharge or replace batter,!.

4. Replace fuse.
5, Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.
7, Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

1, Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals,

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Cutting too much grass!too fast.

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

4, Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil leve!idirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14= Carburetor out of adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or bose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring,

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Clean!replace air filter.

5. Check oil leve!/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 fue_ tank and carburetor, refi!l tank with fresh
gasoline and replace fuel fi{ter.

10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
1!. Clean engine air screen/fins.

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

!4. Contact an authorized service center/department.
15, Contact an authorized service center/department.

1, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

28

TROUBLESHOOTING NTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run
when operator teavss seat

with attachment c_utch

engaged

Poor CUt - uneven

Mower blades wil! not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

CAUSE

1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

!. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

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

t. Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too 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. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

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

CORRECTION

!. Check wiring, switches and connections, tf not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/
department.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive be_t.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. 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 Made. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10. Replace with blades listed in this manual

11. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"
when turning engine

"OFF"

1. Switch is"OFF".

2. Bulb(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4, Faulty alternator.

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

1. Turn switch "ON".

2. Replace bulb(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

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

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SCHEtgATIC

!8 HP 44" TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

AMMETER

7/_ ACK

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IGNmTION

SWITCH

LIFT KIT [____
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RED

WHITE

jFI °

BATTERY

1

BLACK

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PTO

(DISENGAGED)

SEAT SWITCH

(NOTOCCUPIED)

RED

D

BLACK

BLACK _ D

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

©

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

IGNJT_ON SWITCH

POSmON CIRCUIT

OF_

ON --BWE-

START _S +

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

BLACK _(_

RED O___ / (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

GFC

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HHU

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UNIT j--O PLUGS _------IIP

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

5 AMP DC POS. @ 3600 RPM

DIODEU--_._,._--I

ASSEMBLY 1 I

ASSEMBLY I IALTERNATOR

5 AMP DC NEG, @ 3600 RPM

I........ I

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH (OFF) _ HEADLIGHTS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE
REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY
SECURE YOUR WIRING.

30 VOLTS AC MIN, @ 3600 RPM

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DECALS

PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

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DESCRIPTION

8 7 12 10

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRiPTiON

1 138955
2 142245
3 142265
4 142266
5 142253
6 133644
7 138049
8 142248
9 125880X

10 137537

Decal, Operating Instruction
Decal, Ins. Hood GT 18HP TW BIk
Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH
Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH
Decal, Grille, Craftsman
Decal, Maintenance
Decal, Side Panel
Decal, Side Panel
Decal, Fender, Craftsman
Decal, Caution

7

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11,12

11 4900J
12 138435
13 105567X
14 139346

17 138834
19 138047
23 106202X

-- 138311

-- 144163

-- 144164

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192
2 65139
3 106230X
4 8134H
5 106228X417
6 278H
7 9040H
8 106277X4!7
9 105588X

10 7154J
11 104757X
12 136327
13 6856M

Decal, Clutch/Brake
Decal, VoBett Drive Schematic

Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed/44"
Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal, Dash
Decal, BatteB,'

Reflector, Taillight
Decal, Handle Lift (Lift Handle)
Manual, Owner's (Eng)
Manual, Owner's (Span)

Cap, Valve, Tire
Stem, Valve
Tire, Front
Tube, Front (Service item Only)

Rim Assembly, Front
Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing, Ftange (Front Wheel Only)
Rim Assembly, Rear
Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Cover, Axle (Front Wheet Only)
Cover, Axle (Rear Wheel Only)
Fitting, Grease

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ELECTRICAL

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR =MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121537X Battery

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4
3 STD 551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

5 121264X Caps, Battery

6 STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20

7 7697J Tube Plastic

8 7603J Tray, Battery

9 109596X Clamp, Hose

t0 72240460 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 7-1/2
11 102476X Guard Terminal

12 123t98X Nut, Wing 1/4-20
19 10090400 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20
2t 127441X Harness Socket Light

22 4152J Bulb Light
23 11150400 Washer, Lock Int. Tooth 1/4
24 4799J Cable, Battery
25 4799J Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse
28 121080X Cable, Ground
29 121305X Switch, Plunger

30 140399 Switch, Ign
31 140400 Nut, Ignition Switch
32 141226 Cover Switch Key
33 140403 Key
34 110712X Switch, Light

37 104445X Switch Intlk
40 141762 Harness, Ignition

41 17720408 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2
42 131563 Cover, Terminal Red

43 138406 Solenoid
45 121433X Ammeter

50 140404 Switch, PTO
51 140405 Ring Retainer PTO

53 71031008 Screw Hex Washer Hd #10-32 x 1
54 73951000 Nut Keps #t0-32

57 135665 Diode Asm. Heaw Duty

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

93

92

10

14 18

15

11

29

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17

19

20

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93

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93

95

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85 4

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95

67

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21

25

39

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42

4O

5O

66

24

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 91"7.257711

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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

1 140505
2 140506

3 136671X417

4 73800700
5 136696
6 139420
7 17720408
8 140229

9 108067X
10 19092016
11 137270
12 137269
13 137271
!4 136673X417
I5 136374
16 121794X
17 17490612
18 !36373X440
19 19131312

20 74760616
21 73800600

22 136670X417
23 121045X

24 105464X417
25 17490612

26 17490512
27 121046X
28 105465X417
29 138193
30 137t43X014
31 137556
32 141315
33 141314
34 142131

35 19111116
36 74780512
37 121642X417
38 19091216
39 136961
40 142132
4! 74760408
42 72140608

43 136939
44 136940

Rail, Frame RH 45 138460
Drawbar, Gt 46 10040400
PanelAsm., Side LH 47 17490608
Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 48 136814

Dash, Plastic Black 49 136813
Dash Asm., Lower 50 136575

Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 51 72140506
Support, Battery 52 73800500

Nut, Pal 53 137304
Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga, 54 126470X

Rivet, Ratchet Male 56 138461
Washer, Nylon 57 73510400

Rivet, Ratchet Female 58 137113
Hood Asmo, Pnt 59 74180412
Lens, Bar Clear 60 17490620
Cover, Access 62 72110608
Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 63 19131614
GriHe 64 10040600
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 65 73220600
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 66 105466X

Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 67 140737
Panel Asm., Side RH 68 17490508
Panel, Dash Side RH 69 140023
Footrest, RH 70 137159
Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 72 74180512
Screw, Thdrot 5/16-18 x 3/4 73 74780616
Panel, Dash Side LH 77 137308
Footrest, LH 78 17720408

Bracket, Support Dash 84 142992

Saddle, Slkscr Vgt 85 120404X

Brace, Support Steering 86 74760716
Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Lh 88 10040700

Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 90 11050600
Bracket, Engine Support Rear 91 140504

Washer 11/32 x !1/18 x 16 Ga. 92 140941X013

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 93 17490608
Fender, Pnt. 94 100207K

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x16 Ga, 95 105531X

Bracket, Axle Front 96 8022J
Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 106 17580520

Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2 120 19131616

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1
Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh
Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh
Washer, Lock Hvy Helical 1/4
Screw, ThdroL 3/8q6 x 1/2

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Lh
Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4
Locknut, Hex W/ins 5/16-18 Uric

Rod, Support Hood

Clip, Insulated

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh
Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bracket Asm., Fender
Screw, Mach Cr 1/4-20 x 3/4

Screw, ThdroL 3/8q6 x 3/4
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5

Washer 13/32 x ! x 14 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc

Pad, Footrest
Guide, Belt T/A
Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18x 1/2
Shield, Heat

Guide, Belt Mid Span
Screw, Mach Trhd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5
Shield, Front

Screw, Thd. Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxie
Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16_14 Uric x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 7/16
Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh
Plate, Sitkscreen Dash
Screw, Thdrot 3/8o16 x 1/2

Clip, Fuel Line
Push Nut, Nylon
Plug, Hole

Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.25
Washer 13/32 x 1 x 1 Ga.

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR .-MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

GROUND DRIVE

6 31

29

64

37

38

28 51

17 _>

27

69

24

49

52

65

6

47

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48

54 66

23

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4

12

62

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR., MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

GROUND DRIVE

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

1 9858M1 Key Woodruff 39 74321016
3 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden 40 5304J

4 17490508 Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 41 73631000
5 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 42 8883R
6 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 43 74760412
7 135758 Wheel Hub Asm. 44 104601X

8 12000034 Ring Klip 45 73800400

9 140080 Bolt Hub 46 121358X
10 143046 Disc Brake 47 138228
11 136927 Yoke Brake Disc 48 72110614
12 9204H Locknut 1/2-20 49 19131413

13 139419 Washer Special 50 131494
14 138901 Bushing 51 73800600

15 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 52 139123
16 143012 Set Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 53 207J

17 126909X Spring 54 !38390
18 137104 Lever Brake 55 105706X

19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 56 137153

21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 57 141756
22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 59 122253X

23 106932X Knob 60 122268X
24 136925 Support Puck Brake 61 137524
25 136923 Puck BrakeTop 62 10040700

26 137552 Spring Return 63 74760720
27 17490528 Screw Hex Wsh Thd 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 64 137649

28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 65 67609
29 137213 Brake Rod 66 140296
30 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14Ga 67 19131312
31 76020312 Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 68 5142H

34 124236X Cap Plunger 69 136327
35 137648 Rod Parking Brake
36 138364 Spring Extension
37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge
38 110895X Nyliner

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Screw Fin #10-24 x 1

Actuator Interlock Switch

Nut Lock #10-24

Cover Pedal

Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4
Bracket interlock
Nut Lock W/insert 1/4-20

Retainer Spring
Clutch Rod

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr 5
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 13 Ga

Pulley idler Flat
Nut Lock Hex 3/8-16

Pulley Idler Grooved

Washer Hardened

Clutch Arm Asm
Bearing, idler

V-Belt

Bracket Shift Rod Hi-Lo

Shift RodHFLo
Spring Clip Connecting Link

Pullery Transaxle

Washer Lock 7/16
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4
Shaft Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt Shoulder
Washer Hardened

Washer !3/32 x 13/16 x !2 Ga.
Pin Roll

Hub Cover

37

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"MODEl.. NUMBER 917.257711

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768
2 674A243
3 6855M
4 136960
5 136959

6 6266H
7 121748X

8 12000029
9 121232X

10 74781044
11 136518
12 73901000
13 121749X
14 10040600

15 73610600

16 102458X
17 137347

18 137155

19 143119
20 139811
21 100711L

22 1554J
23 17431008

24 19133808

25 74780616
26 139769
27 3366R
28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034
31 138136
32 19111610
33 10040500
34 74760512
35 138059
36 137156
37 73360600
38 109850X
39 73700600

40 109851X

Wheel, Steering
Axle Asm, Front

Fitting, Grease
Spindle Asm, LH
Spindle Asm°, RH
Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Ring, Klip #T5304-75
Cap, Spindle
Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-! 1 x 2-3/4
Spacer, Brg. Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8
Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-24 Unf

Shaft Asm., Steering
Rod Asm., Tie Ball 3"Balk Vgt (Inc.

Key No. 36-40)
Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt
Support Asm., Steering Vgt
Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk
Screw, SIftp #10-16 x 1/2 Ty-b

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5
Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.
Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt
Bearing, Flange
Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75
Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy HIci Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering
Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread
Joint Asm. Bail RH Thread
Jam Nut LH Thread
Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

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

! inch = 25,4 mm

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ENGINE

22 _' 20

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25

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32

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30

35

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35

36 34

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18

19

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43 42 41

29

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR .. MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

ENGINE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

143851

139217

3 13240300
4 13280328

5 13200300
6 138129
7 141864
8 121361X

9 138559
10 105432X
11 137140
12 136907
13 138486
14 138487
15 141069
16 109227X
17 106082X
18 123549X

19 13290300

20 138673
21 17720410
22 132779
23 19132616

Engine B&S 18, Model No, 422707- 24
1267-01 25

Muffler Asm Briggs (Inc. Key No, 29 26
& 34) 27

Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 28
Nipple Pipe 3/8NPT X 3 - 1/2 29

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT
Clamp Tube Double Engine 30
Baffle Engine B&S VGT 31
Pulley V-Idler 32

Stop Keeper Asm VGT 33

Bushing

Clutch Electric 34

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch
Baffle Air LH Koh VGT 35
Baffle Air RH Koh VGT 38

Tank Fuel W/Sym Vented 37

Pad Spacer 38

Pad Spacer 39
Cap Asm Fuel W/Sym Vented 40

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine 41
Manufacturer) 42

Control Throttle 43
Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4 - 20 X 5/8 44
Control Choke 45
Washer 13/32 X 1 - 5/8 X 18 Ga

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

11050600
73610600
3645J

139227
7834R

132920

139365

139367
17490508
73800600

17190408
10040500

74570512

123487X
11050600
17490624
17490652
126197X
10040700

71170768
2751R
139364

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Washer Ext Tooth 3/8
Nut Fin Hex 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing
Stem Tank Fuet

Fuel Line
Kit, Spark Arrester (Optional

Accessory)

Port Liner
Gasket
Screw Thdrot 5/16 ° 18 X 1/2
Nut Lock Hex W_¥,/ash 3/8 - 16
UNC

Screw Hex Whs Thd Cut 1.4 - 20

UNC

Washer Lock 5/16
Screw Hex 5/16 - 16 UNC X 3/4

Clamp Hose
Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8

Screw Thdrol 3/8- 16 X 1 - 1/2 TT
Screw Thdro! 3/8 - 16 X 3 - 1/4
Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 JD X .250
Washer Lock 7/16
Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

Clip Fuel Line
Muffler Mounting Brkt.

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 127438X
2 140551
3 140674
4 127018X
5 140407
6 73680600
7 124181X
8 17490508
9 19131614

10 140552
12 121246X

17 12

OESCR_PT=ON

Seat
Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender
Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62
Clip, Push-In
Nut, Crown!ock 3/8-16

Spring, Seat Cprsn.
Screw, Thdrol. 5/18-18 x 1/2
Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Pan, Seat
Bracket, Mounting Switch

21

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

13 121248X
14 72050411
15 134300

16 121250X
17 123976X
18 19171912

19 120068X
20 124238X
21 139888
22 73680500

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Bushing, Snap
Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/8
Spacer, Split
Spring, Cprsn.
Nut, Lock 1/4 Lg. Fig. Gr. 5

Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

Knob, Seat
Cap, Spring Seat BIk

Bolt 5/16-18
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

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MFT ASSEMBLY

23

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40

42 43

35 17

34

33

31 8

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25 26

29

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22

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15

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

1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 24

2 137295 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 25
3 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh 26
4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5t33-87 27

5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga, 28
6 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 29
7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 30

8 122365X Button, Plunger 31
9 122364X Plunger, Lever Lift 32

10 2876H Spring 2-1/8" 33
11 142369 Link Lift 34

12 3146R Retainer, Spring 35

t3 139867 Arm, Suspension Vgt 36
14 140302 Bearing 37

15 73800600 Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 38
I6 674A247 Spring Asm. Assist Lift 39

17 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8_16 Unc 40
18 143363 Bracket, Spring Assist 41

19 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 × 16 Ga. 42

20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist 43
21 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

22 127218 Link, Front
23 4939M Retainer, Spring

13

19 18

2O

73350800
130171

73800800

12000037
19151216
110810X
110807X
19131016
137150

76020308

137167
138057
17490608
120529X
123933X505

123935X

74780516

10040500
19112410

123934X

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

15

Nut, Jam Hex t/2-13 Unc

Trunnion

Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Uric
Ring, Ktip #T5304-37

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
Trunnion, Dp Stop Dbl Thds Pit

Nut, Special
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt
Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift
Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc
Screw, Thdrol 3/8q6 x 1/2

Washer, Nylon
Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Plug, Hole
Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16
Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

Scale, Indicator Height

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44" @OWER DECK

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR

" MODEL NUMBER 917,257711

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

44" MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 140579
2 73800500
3 72110506
4 7631J
5 138457
6 4939M
7 130832

8 850857

9 10030600

10 140296
11 130652
12 129895
13 137553

14 137152
!5 110485X

16 140329
17 106735X
18 19111016
19 105304X

20 123713X
21 137607
22 110452X
23 109785X
24 136321
25 19111216
26 72110614
27 19131316
28 132823
29 73800600

30 138776
31 137266
32 129861
33 129963
34 72140610
35 72110616

Deck Asm., Mower 44" Vented 36
Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc 37

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 38
Runner, Mower LH 39

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 40
Retainer, Spring 42

Arm Suspension, Rear 43

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Patched 44

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 45
Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented 46

Blade 47
Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel) 48

Shaft Asm, W/Lower Brg (Includes 49
Key No. 12) 50
Housing, Mandrel 44" Vent 51
Bearing, Ball Mandrel 52

Stripper, Mower Vented 53

Rod, Hinge 54

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, 55
Cap, Sleeve 56

Spring, Torsion Deflector 57

Bracket, Deflector 58
Nut, Push 59

Shield, Deflector Mower 60

Runner, RH 61

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 62

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr, 5 63

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 64
Spacer, Spring Stop Idler 67

Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc - -
Screw, Thdrol. Hex Head

Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16 - -
Pulley, Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 NOTE:
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

72110608

137166
137554
131494
136572

72140506

136460

122052X
73680600
74760628

137200
137729

136574
137272

137273
139245
137789
131264
131290
138687
136577
133957

137644
139031
136573
133943

72110612

19121414

73930600

143651
144075

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

Bolt, Carriage 3/8q6 x 1 Gr. 5
Stiffener, Arm Idler
Keeper, Belt Idter
Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven
Bolt, Carriage 5/16.-18 Unc x 3/4

Arm, idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer
Nut, CrownJock 3/8o16 Unc
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4

Cover, Mandrel RH
Screw, Thd Rott 1/4-20 x 5/8
Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary
Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove
Shield, Idler
V-Belt, Mower Primary
WBelt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary
Bar Asm. Wheel Gauge
Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder
Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge
Washer Hardened

Bolt, Carriage 3/8o16 x 1-1/2
Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16
Mandrel Asm.-Service (Includes Key
Nos. 8-10, 12=15, 31 and 33)

Mower Asm.=Service (Std. Deck-
Order all Gauge Wheel Components
separately)

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TRANSA×LIE

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

I
2
3
4

5
6

7
8

9

10
11
12
13
14
15
t6
!7
18

19
20
21
22
23
24
25

26
27

28
29

30

31

32
33
34
35
36
37
39

40
41
45
46
49
5O
51

4197R

12000034
4199R
4216R
4215R
4217R
6256H
74020652

7392M

137261

4985R
6266H
4212R

137125

6276H
633A63
8118M
8740Ht
122238X
4218R
6252H1
7810H
6282H

7393R
992RI
139111

4986R

122254X

6269H

5855H
139538

6277H
4225R

7396H
4198R

4200R
7395H

139536

13320400
17580520

6271H

13060200
4895H
4222R

1529R

Axle Shaft 52 8119M

Retaining Ring 53 4220R
Final Drive Gear 54 4209R
Differential Gear 55 4213R
Differential Pinion 56 4442R
Differential Carrier 57 4195R

Axle Thrust Washer 58 4214R

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 4194R

(1" Thread Length) 60 7528R
Steel Ball 61 4208R

Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R
Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H

Thrust Bearing Race 64 4203R
4th Reduction Pinion

Shaft, Brake 65 4204R
Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898J

High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033
Needle Bearing 88 4205R
Sintered Iron Bearing 69 4206R
Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70 1370H
Differential Pinion Spacer 71 633A69
Differential Pinion Bushing
Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 72 139120

Shift Fork, R.H. 73 4201R
Oil Seal 74 12000008
Sintered Iron Bearing 75 1153R
Shift Fork Shaft 77 6803J
Shift Fork, L.H. 79 1167R

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80 73360700
Oil Seal 81 6270H

Pressure Relief Valve 82 136984
Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and 84 5384J

Bearings, R.H. (Includes Key No,'s 85 2978J

17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 77 and 82) 86 633A85

Dowel Pin 87 8739H1

Needle Bearing 88 4924H
Thrust Bearing Race 89 19151516

4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 110542X
4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 !9181511
Thrust Bearing Race 92 75J

Gearcase and Bearings, L.H. 93 6274H
(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 49, 94 76020412

50 (2), 51 and 52) 95 10040500
Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T. 96 74760514
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 97 633A109
Oil Seal 98 140332
Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T.

Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race
3rd Reduction Pinion, Low
4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer
2rid Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion
1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High
2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing
Low Speed Gear and 2nd
Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear
Key, Hi-Pro t/8 x 17/32

Klip Ring
Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion
E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear
Needle Bearing

Sealing Washer
Nut, Hex, Jam 7/!6-20

Oil Seal
Reverse Idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent
Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin
Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed

Spring

Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Gauge

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge

Gearshift Gate and Reinforcement
Shift Ball Cover Gasket
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Washer, Lock 5/16

Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 UNC x 7/8
Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxte, 6 Speed,

Complete Assembly

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BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1267-01

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* REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO iNSTALL.

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REPAIR PARTS

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER t267-01

Reference Number

Manufacturer

Bdggs & -_ Housing

S_rat_on

t2V 1- 3-5/8"

*includes Brush S_t

I Reference Number

Start_

Motor Mfr°

309 T 31o I 311 ] 5.4 1 8ol

Motor and [ Th_--'Bolt | B'_h [ Arm-_:_re | Drive End Cap

] _ L a948s0

Starter Drivel

513

Clutch

Assembly

398003 280104 495877

783

Gear

876

Pinion

Sprina Kit

802

End _"

Commutator

395537,

942_

Housing

Assembly{

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER !267-01

KEY PART KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 494533

2 491756

3 391086

5-1 493457
5-2 493458

7-1 271867
7-2 271868

8-t 495754
8-2 222892

9 27803
10 94830
11 280225
12 271703

271188

271189
13 94565
15 94239

15A 94497

16 394028

94196
18 493304
20 291675
21 399195
22 94724

23 491180
24 222698

25 394955

394956

394957

394958
26 394959

394960

394961

394962

27 260924
28 299691

391286

29 394306

397158

32 94671
33 390420
34 261528

35 65906
36 26828
40 221596
41 292260
42 93630
45 261368
46 213421
50 213290

Cylinder Assembly 51 271412

, Bearing, Cylinder 51A 281411

Seal, Oil 52 270884
Head, Cylinder Number 1 53 93970

Head, Cylinder Number 2 53A 93415
Gasket, Cylinder Head Number 1 54 93208

* Gasket, Cylinder Head Number 2

Breather Assembly Number 1 75 222511
Cover, Breather, Cylinder Number 2 78 94834

(Use with Key Number 572, 90 495181

Air Baffle with Mounting Holes) 91 495035

* Gasket, Valve Cover 93 231209

Screw, Seres 94 491538

Tube, Breather 95 93499
* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 1/64"
* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .005" 96 221939
* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .009" 97 392672

Screw, Cylinder Head 98 91920

Plug, Oil Drain 99 26157
Plug, Pipe 102 271607

Crankshaft 103 298514

Key, Timing Gear 104 230896
Base Assembly, Crankcase 105 394683

* Seal, Oil 107 491543

Seat Assembly, Cylinder Plug 108 223534
Screw, Sems, 109 392673
Crankcase Cover Mounting 116 280474
Flywheel and Ring Gear Assembly, 117 231338
Magneto 119 94152
Key, Flywheel 121 491539

Piston Assembly, Standard Size 127 223472
Piston Assembly, .010" Oversize 161 496599
Piston Assembly, .020" Oversize 165 94289
Pision Assembly, .030" Oversize 187 299146
Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size 188 93535
Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 201 262683
Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 202 262684
Ring Set, Piston, .030" Oversize 203 280997
Lock, Piston Pin 203A 490207
Pin Assy., Piston, Standard Size 205 93971
Pin Assy., Piston .005" Oversize 206 94298
Rod Assembly, Connecting 207 262337
Rod Assembly, Connecting, 209 262352
.020" Undersize Crankpin Bore 209A 261563

Screw, Connecting Rod 216 262375
Valve, Exhaust 219 393415
Valve, Intake 219A 394348

Uses: 393606 Seat Assembly and

Retainer (Key Number 868)

Spring, intake Valve

Spring, Exhaust Valve

Retainer, Intake Valve

Rotocoil, Exhaust Valve

Retainer, Exhaust Valve Rotocoil(2)

Tappet, Valve

Gear, Cam

Manifold, Intake

* Included in Gasket Set (495868)

** included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539)

*** included in both Gasket Set (495868), and

Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

*** Gasket, Carburetor & Intake Elbow

Spacer, Carburetor

* Gasket, Intake Manifold Mounting

Screw, Seres, Carburetor Mounting
Screw, Sems
Screw, Sems,

Intake Manifold Mounting

Washer, Spring
Screw, Seres

Carburetor Assembly
Body Assembly, Upper Carburetor
Bushing, Throttle Shaft

** Valve Assembly, Carburetor Idle

Screw, Seres,

Throttle and Choke Valve Mounting

Valve, Throttle
Shaft and Lever, Throttle
Screw, Machine, Fillister Head

Spring, Throttle Adjustment

** Gasket, Carburetor Body

Float, Carburetor

** Pin, Float Hinge
** Valve, Fuel Inlet

Body, Lower Carburetor
Valve, Choke

Shaft and Lever, Choke
O-Ring

Jet, Needle Valve

Screw, Sems, Hex Head
Carburetor Overhaul Kit

Plug, Welch
Body, Air Cleaner

Nut, Wing
Line, Fuel, 28" (Cut to Suit)

Screw, Hex Head
Link, Governor
Link, Throttle
Crank, Bell
Crank, Bell
Screw, Shoulder

Nut, Square
Spring, Compression
Spring, Governor
Spring, Governor Idle

Link
Oil Slinger Assembly

Gear, Governor

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1267o01

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

220 222773
222 491282
224 94297
227 491297
229 82199
230 223882

232 262539
235 224995
240 493629
244 230318
257 93897
258 93949
259 223890
265 221535

267 93496
284 94264
284A 93469

304 495587
305 94608

306-1 222846
306°2 223734
307 94386
308-! 224774
308°2 224775
309 o-=

332 230674
333 394891

334 93381
337 802592
356 494705
358 495868
363 19203
383 89838
387 280197

392 261395 ....

394 272638 ....

414 220680
422 222875

432 221377 ....

434 223688
435 93829
445 394019
468 224521

474 392595
482 93621
523 494927
524 280860 *
524A 271485
525 495348
528 393815
534 94823
535 271271
537 271411 ***
552 262332

Washer, Thrust 552A 262331

Plate Assembly, Governor Control 556 93585

Screw, Pan Head 562 93853

Lever Assembly, Governor 567 93777

Washer
Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 569 272645

Spring, Governor Control 572 224580
Shield, Spitback 573 491304

Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Line to Tank) 592 92278

Connector, Impulse Pump 601 93053
Screw, Sems 615 94296

Screw, Sems 616 491530
Bracket, Cable 634 271013

Clamp, Casing 634A 491287
Screw, Hex Head 635 66538

Screw, Hex Head 642 225008
Screw, Hex Head 643 496700

Housing, Blower 726 391362
Screw, Sems !/2
Shield, Cylinder 741 262694
Shield, Cylinder 819 94675
Screw, Sems 842 270920
Cover, Air Guide 847 495715
Cover, Air Guide 851 493880

Motor, Starting (See Chart on 858 270989

Illustrated Pages for Replacement 859 271025

Parts for Starting Motors) 860 261358

Nut, Hex 861 393397
Armature Group, 864 398349
MAGNETRON® Ignition 868 393606

Screw, Sems, Armature Mounting 869 261463

Plug, Spark, Resistor (with Gasket) 870 213316
Wire, Ground 871 261961

Gasket Set 231218

Puller, Flywheel (Optional Acoy,) 877 393537
Wrench, Spark Plug 881 495901
Body, Pump
Spring, Pump 883 272250

Diaphragm 955 397882
Washer 1005 281053

Clamp, Oil Filler 1006 224413
Cap, Spring 1019 491262
Cover, Diaphragm
Screw, Diaphragm Cover
Cartridge, Air Cleaner
Screen, Flush Rotating
Stator, Alternator, Tri-Circuit
Screw, Sems
Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filler
Seal, Filler Tube
Seat, Tube
Tube, Oil Filler

Impulse Line and Clamp Assembly
Screw, Round Head

Element, Air Cleaner
Gasket, Air Cleaner

Lower Bushing, Governor

RPM Settings: Low: 1100-1400, High: 3200-3400

* Included in Gasket Set (495868)

** Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539)

*** Included in both Gasket Set (495868), and

Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539)

.... Included in both Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539),

and Pump Repair Kit (393397)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U°So inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Upper Bushing, Governor
Screw, Seres, Hex Head

Bolt, Governor Lever
Screw, Hex Head,
Back Ptate to Cylinder

* Gasket, Crankcase

Baffle, Air, Cylinder Number 2
Back Plate Assembly
Nut, Hex

Clamp, Fuel Line
Retainer, E-Ring

Crank, Governor

** Washer, Throtte Shaft

* Seal, Governor Shaft

Elbow, Spark Plug
Cover, Air Cleaner
Cartridge Plate, Air Cleaner
Gear, Flywheel Ring
(Includes Mounting Parts)
Gear, T{ming
Screw, Hex Head

* Seat, Oi! Fitler Cap

Dipstick and Tube Assembly
Terminal, Ignition Cable

.... Diaphragm, Damping

.... Gasket, Carburetor Pump

.... Spring (2)

Repair Kit, Pump
Liner, Exhaust Port
Seat Assembly and Retainer
Seat, Intake Valve, Standard
Seat, Exhaust Valve, Standard
Guide, Exhaust Valve
Guide, Intake Valve (See Manual)
Connector Assembly, Tri-Circuit
Cover Plate, Crankcase

(Includes Gasket - Key #569)

* Gasket, Muffler

Plug and Seal, Solenoid
Fan, Flywheel

Retainer, Fan
Decal Kit

53

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

SIGHTING
GUIDE

NOT ACROSS HILL

O1

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH
SKY LINE OR TREE.

I

15° MAX.

/h, 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.

®

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.257711

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

18.0 HP IC
ELECTRIC START

44"

MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

GARDEN TRACTOR ......

Each tractor has its own model number, ine 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 of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

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

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• PRODUCT- TRACTOR
° MODEL NUMBER - 917.257711

" ENGINE MODEL NO. - 422707, TYPE NO. 1267-01
° PART NUMBER

° PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you
consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians,., professional technicians
specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to
you, we service what we sell.

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