Craftsman 917.258863 User Manual

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Assembly Operation

®Customer Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments

- Repair Parts

917.258863 OWNER'SMANUAL

For answers to your questions

about thisproduct, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5am- 5 pro,Mon- Sat

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

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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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

SAFETY RULES

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the m_nual and on the machine before starting..

o Only a11owresponsible 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.

• Besurethe area isclear ofother people beforemowing+ 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 directionand 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 turn+ng+

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

before dismounting

• Turn off blades when not mowing

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light+

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

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

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury ordeath+

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

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across+

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc

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

• Use slow speed. Choose a lowgear so that youwill not have to stop or shift while on the slope

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

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments

These can change the stability of the machine°

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

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowlystraight down the

slope

DO NOT:

• Do not turn onslopes unless necessary, and then,turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop oils, 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+

o 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.

Ul. CHILDREN

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 outof 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 seriousIy

injured or interfere with safe machine operation+

• Never allow childrento operate the machine°

• Use extra care when approaching btind comers, shrubs,

trees, or+otherobjects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extracare tnhandllnggasoline and otherfuels. 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 cool before refueling Do not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors° Never store themachine or fuel container insidewhere thereis an open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Keep nuts andbolts, especially blade attachment bolts,tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operationregularly+

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or otherdebds build+up.

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

° Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an objecL

Repair, if necessary, before restarting

• Never make adjustments or repairswith the engine running+

• Grass catchercomponentsare subjectto wear, damage, and

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

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

required°

LOOk for this Symbol to point out im-

CAUTIONtt! BECOMEALERTIH YOUR

portant safety' precautions. It means

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUT'O":

spark plug in order to prevent accidental wire and placewire where itcannot contact

starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

Always--disconnect spark plug

•_lb VVARNING........................ &_........

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

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

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

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartment. 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 917_258863 SERIAL

NUMBER DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BEFOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF"PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 18.5 GASOLINECAPACITY 3°5GALLONS

ANDTYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 10W30(above 32°F)

SAE 5W_30(below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: Wl FILTER: 442PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARKPLUG: CHAMPIONRC12YC (GAP: °030")

VALVECLEARANCE: NOTADJUSTABLE GROUNDSPEED(MPH): Forward LO HI

1st 0.7 1.7 2nd 1,.4 3.3

3rd 243 5.4

Reverse 0°9 2ol

TRANSAXLEOIL 4 QUARTS CAPACITYAND TYPE: SAE 30 API-SF/SG/SH

TiREPRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PS1

REAR: t0 PS1

CHARGINGSYSTEM; i5 AMPS @3600 RPM BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280 CASE SIZE: U1R

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= Read and observe the safety rules_

• Follow aregular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor°

- Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

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

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON

Fortwo(2)years from the date of purchase,ifthis CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis maintained,lubricated andtunedupaccording

tothe instructionsin the owner'smanual,Searswillrepairorreplace,freeof charge,any partsfound to be defectiveinmaterialor workmanship.

ThisWarrantydoesnot cover:.

= Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasblades,sparkplugs,aircleaners,belts,etco

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,such asnails,thorns,stumps,orglass. ° Repairsnecessarybecause of operatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageor accidentorthefailure tomaintainthe

equipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontainedintheowner'smanual°

= Ridingequipmentusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes°

BLADEBOLTTORQUE: 27-35 FT_LBS.

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

(if any). if a spark arrester is used, itshould be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)° Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section ofthis manuat)_

CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included withthisriding equipment proves defective In matedal or

workmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe battery wtl!not holdacharge, Searswillreplacethe batteryat nocharge_

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

THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TC

YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY°) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT lS IN THE UNITED STATES°

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

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

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INDEX

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

Adjustments:

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

Carburetor .........................................27

Clutch Pulley .......................................22

Gauge Wheels ....................................14

Mower

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

Side-To-Side ............................ 20

Throttle Control Cable ................... 26

Air Filter, Engine ......................................19

Air' Screen, Engine ...................................19

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

Battery:

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

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

Starting with Weak Battery .......... 24

Storage ........................................... 28

Terminals .........................................18

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement .............23

Mower Ddve

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

Mower Blade Drive

Removal!Replacement ............22

Blade:

Sharpening .......................................17

Replacement ................................... 17

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

Carburetor Adjustment ..............................27

Clutch Pulley .............................................22

Controls, Tractor ................................... 12

Customer Responsibilities ............. 16-19

Engine:

Air Filter,.........................................19

Air Screen ....................................19

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

Engine Oil ............................. !4,18

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

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

Tractor:.

Battery............................................18

Blade .............................................17

LubricationChart .........................16

Maintenance Schedule ............ t6

Tire Care ............................ 8,17,24

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

Cutting Height, Mower .......................... 13

Electdcak

Interlocks and Relays .....................25

Schematic ...........................................31

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

Engine:

Air Filter ................................................19

Air Screen ............................................19

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

Oil Change ............................................18

Oil Level ..................................................t8

Oil Type .............................................14,18

Preparation .......................................15

Repair Parts ...............................50-57

Starting ....................................................15

Storage ..............................................28

Filter:

Air Filter....................................................19

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

Oil ..........................................................19

Fuel:

Storage .................................................28

Type ..........................................................14

Fuse ..................................................................25

Headlights .....................................................25

Hood RemovaVInstallatlon .......................25

LevelingMower Deck .............................20

Lubrication:

Chart ....................................................16

Engine.....................................................18

Maintenance Schedule ...........................16

Mower:

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

Adjustment, Side-to-Side .................20

Blade Replacement ........................17

Blade Sharpening ............................17

Cutting Height ..................................13

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

Operation ........................................ 14

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

MowingTips .......................................... 15

Muffler ......................................................19

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

Oit:

Cold Weather Conditions .........14,18

Engine................................................I8

Storage ................................................28

Operation ...........................................11-15

Operating Mower ................................. 14

Options:

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

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

Parking Brake .......................................12-13

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

Parts, Replacement/Repair ...............32-47

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

Repair Parts .........................................32-47

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

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

Service and Adjustments .................20-27

Carburetor ........................................27

Clutch Pulley ................................ 22

Fuse ..................................................25

Hood RemovaVlnstaHat[on ............ 25

Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ............ 23

Mower Drive Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back ..............................21

Side-to-Side .................................20

Mower Removal/Installation ......... 20

Tire Care ..................................8,17,24

Slope Guide Sheet ..................................59

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

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

Starting the Engine ............................. 15

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

Stoppingthe Tractor ..............................15

Storage ........................................................28

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ........26

Tires ............................................... 8,17,24

Troubleshooting Chart ................... 29-30

Transaxle .................................... 17,48-49

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

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

Wiring Schematic ....................................31

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH

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These accessories and attachments were available throughmostSears retailoutletsandservicecenterswhen thetractorwas purchased_ Most Sears stores can order these items for youwhen you providethe model number ofyour tractor.,

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG BLADES BELTSGAS CAN ENGINE OIL

PERFORMANCE

Sears offersawide variety of attachments thatfit your tractor..Many ofthese are listed below withbrief explanations ofhow they can help you, This list was currentat the time of publication;however, it may change infuture years - more attachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or tit your model,. Contact your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

Most of these attachments do not requireadditional hitches or conversion kits (those thatdo are indicated) and are designed for easy attaching and detaching.

AERATOR promotesdeep rootgrowth fora healthylawn,.Tapered 2o5-inchsteel spikes mountedon 10-inchdiameter discs puncture

holesinsoilat closeintervalstoretmoisture soakin. Steelweighttray for increasedpenetration.

BUMPER protectsfront end of tractorfrom damage. CARTS make haulingeasy. Varietyof sizes available, plusaccesso-

ries such as sidepanel kits,toolcaddy,cartcover,protectivematand dolly_

CORING AERATOR lakes small plugs out of soilto allow moisture and nuldents to reachgrass roots, 30-inch swath, 24hardened steel codng tips, 150Ib, capacityweighttray,

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10 to 20 degrees, 40 incheswide° Can hook 2 unitsintandem, (Requires sleeve hitch°)

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel 48 incheswide, 17incheshigh, clears 44*inch pathwhen angled. Master

liftcontrol lever for operator ease, Spring trip for snow removal on

uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to fotlow ground contour, Reversible, replaceable scraper bar. (Use withtire chains andwheel weights and/or rear drawbar weighL)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier,faster,, FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce chances of"scalping" on uneventerrain

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

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments).

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatchand matted leaves to lawn surfacefor easypickup_Twenty springtine

teeth. Usefulto preparebareareasfor seeding. Availablefor front or

rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING

TINE DETHATCHER covers36*inchwidepathandtossesthatchinto

large hopper, Mounts behind tractor. PLOW turns soil6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow_Crank adjust-

ment controlsdepth, 3-position yoke setswidth. Heavy steel landsfde for straight furrowing, (Requires sleeve hitch,)

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber,,

REARGRADER BLADE ts42incheswide andoperated frbmddvefs seat°Reversible steel bladecan be angled at30 degrees for grading. Reversesfor pushing snow backwards. (Requires sleeve hitch.)

ROLLER forsmootherlawn surface. 36-Inch wide, 18-inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 lbsoof weight, Rounded edges

prevent harmto turf° Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum,,

FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide, Prepares ground for seeding,helpsweedcontrol.Steelframe holds5 adjustablesweeps.

Adjustsverttcaly,horizontaHyo(Requires sleeve hitch,) Optional accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes, corn, and other deep-seeded crops_

SLEEVE HITCH for usewith master lift system,, Single pln couples/

uncouples, SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath° Drum-type auger handles

powdery andwet/heavysnow_ Mounts easilywith slmple pinarrange- ment. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat° 6-tnch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at tractor seat° (Use with chains and wheel weightsand/or rear drawbar weighL)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DCelectric motor that connectsto thetractor battery or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for automatic

spraying and handheld wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattem_ For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and liquid fertiitzerso

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding,fertilizing,and weed killing easy. Broadcastspreadersare also usefulforgranular de-icers and

sand. SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves. TILLER has 8 hpenginetoprepare seed beds,cultivate, andcompost

garden residue, Chain-drivetransmlssion_Six 1l-inch diameterone piece heat-treated steel tines. -riits 30-inch path. (Requires sleeve hitch°) Or use 5 hptow-behind TILLER with 36-inch swath toprepare

seed beds, cultivate and compostgarden residue. Tillerhas its own built-in lift and depthcontrol system anddoes NOT requirea sleeve hitch. Fits any lawn,yard or garden tractor, Simply hook up to the

tractor drawbar andgol Optional accessories for 5 hptiller convert unit fordethatching, aerating, hilling,oowithouttools.

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duly; closelyspacedextra-largecrosslinks

give smoothride, outstandingtraction, TRACTOR CABhas heavy dulyvinylfabric overtubularsteel frame,

ABS plastictop;clear plasticwindshieldoifers360 degree visibility.

Hinged metal doors with catch, Keeps operator warm and dry.

Remove vinyl sides and windshieldsfor use as sun protectorin

summer. Optional accessories Include: tinted/temperedsolid

safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;, 12-volt amber

cautionlightfor mounting oncab top.

VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grass clippingsand leaves.

Optionalwand attachment topickupdebrisinhard-to-reach places.

VACICHIPPER includesa chipper-shredder_

WEIGHT BRACKET fordrawbar for snowremovalapplications. Can

be mountedon front of tractorfor plowingapplications, Uses (1) 55

IboweighL

WHEEL WEIGHTS forrearwheels provideneededtractionfor snow

removalor dozingheavy materials,

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CONTENTS OF HAR

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

O (1) Knob

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

PACK

i link J/ _uIII

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Steering

Wheel

Mufcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

(2) Screws #10 x5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts #10

(2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

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(2) Hex Bolts

1/4.20 x 3/4 /,._--_. _ (2) Hex

(2) Washers__ (2)Lock _

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Washers 1/4

Manual Parts Bag

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Parts bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

O teering

_"'(2) Front Link Assembfies

Slope Sheet

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_(2) Gaug_

Wheel

Insert

(2) Keys Steering

_Hook

Wheels

(2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

(2) Center-

lock Nuts

Sleeve

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Assemblies

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb_ed 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 (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Utility knife (1) 112"wrench (1) 3/4" socket w!drive ratchet

(t) Phillips screwdriver When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

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

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6).

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

of carton, and lay panels flaL

• Remove mower and packing materials. ° Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

STEERING _WASHER

WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL ADAPTER

STEERING SLEEVE

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STEERING WHEEL INSERT

HEX BOLT

_,_ LOCK

STEERING

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FIG. 1

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

= Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shall

• Positionfront wheels of the tractorsothey are pointing straight forward°

° Slide steering sleeve over steering shafL , Positionsteering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide ontosteering wheel adapter.

° Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and large flatwasher previouslyremoved. Tighten securely.

, Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gdllo

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

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFFSKID (See Operation

section for location and function of controls)

o Press liftlever plungerand raise attachment lift leverto

its highest position.

° Release parking brake by depressing clutch!brake

pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. ° Roll tractor backwards off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

o Lift hood to raised position,

° Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-

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

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

° Connect BLACKgroundingcable to negative (-)battery

- Close terminal access doors.

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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

tive caps and discard_

indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 ampso

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

terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut° Tighten securely.

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ASSEMBLY

Use terminal access doors for:

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).

° Inspection for' corrosion° o Testing battery.

• Jumping (if required).

° Periodic charging°

HF..XNUT' WASHER

DISCARD TERMINAL HEX PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT

TERMINAL ....

ACCESS DOOR ',

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob°

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boil

Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

° Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely.

Do not tighten_

° Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal = Slide seat until a comfortable position isreached 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.

LOCK FLAT

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 2

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

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SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER BOLT

FLAT

ADJUSTMENT KNOB

WASHER

FIG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires onyourtractor'were overinflated at the factory for

shippingpurposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cuttingperformance°

° Reduce tire pressure to PSI 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 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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ASSEMBLY

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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See ° Piace the Roll,,suspension arm on inward pointing Figs. 4 and 7) deckpin° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control° Engage park- ing brake,

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts, Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck,.

° Slide mowerundertractorwith discharge guardto right

side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE,

• Install one front link in top hole of the R,H. front mower bracket and R.Hofront suspension bracket. Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown.,

= Install second front linkin L,,H.front suspension bracket

only and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

. Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops.

o Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control° . Place the LHosuspension arm oninward pointing deck

dPin,if necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align

eck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Retain with

double loop retainer spring with loopsdown as shown.

° Slide left side of mower back and install the unattached

front link in top hole of the L.Hofront mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm_

Retainwithdoubleloopretainerspring withloopsdown

as shown°

° 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 mower to highest position. ° AssembIe gauge wheels (See "TO ADJUST GAUGE

WHEELS" inthe Operation section of this manual)°

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

Forbestcuttingresults,mower should beproperlyleveled. See '3"0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustmentssection ofthis manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures thatare 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 ELECTRIC CLUTCH

PULLEY'

BRACKETS

SHOULDER

BOLT

GAUGE WHEEL

3/8 WASHER

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

DOUBLE LOOP

CHASSIS (Inward pointing BRACKET deck pins)

3/846 CENTER

LOCKNUT

RETAINER SPRING

DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER

SPRING ANTI-SWAY

BAR

IDLER /

PULLEY

SUSPENSION ARMS

FIG, 4

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT

, LINK

SINGLE LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS

DISCHARGE GUARD

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR

(See Figs. 5A and 5B) SHIELD

• Install two fatch hooks to mulcher plate usingscrew, washer',lock washer, and weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to tatch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointingdown_

• Tighten hardware securely.

- Raise and hold deflector shield in uprightposition.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mowerdeck

opening and slide into place, asshown°

- Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

° Hook rear latch into hole on back of mowerdeck.

guard from mower. Raise and hold CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard when attaching mutcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while In

operation.

ill ii ...............

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your' mower is now ready for' discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE; it is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher

blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

WELD NUT FROM THE "fOP

LOCK

WASHER

SCREW

LATCH HOOK

MULCHER PLATE

FIG. 5A

HOOKPOINTS DOWN

LATCH HOOK

WELD NUT

LOCK

WASHER

HOOKS

FIG. 5B

,/"CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed. / No remaining looseparts in carton.

v" Battery is properlyprepared and charged, (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps)o

#' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

#" All tires are properlyinflated. (For shippingpurposes,

the tires were overinflatedat the factory).

/ Be sure mower'deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

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

#" Check mowerand drivebelts. Be sure tt_eyare routed

propertyaround pulleysand inside att bett keepers.

/ Checkwiring. See thatall connectionsare stillsecure

and wires are properlyclamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

v" Engine oilisat proper level.

,/" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

4" Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system isin safe operating condition.

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OPERATHON

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

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

FUEL MOWER HEIGHT

CHOKE

FORWARD

CLUTCH

DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

FAST SLOW

LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

REVERSE NEUTRAL

MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEETAWAY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

HIGH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

'11

LOW

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

HYDROSTATIC FREEWHEEL

(Hyd_ Modelsonly)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with yourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments, Save

this manual for future reference,

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH swrI'CH LIGHT SWITCH

CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

THROTTLE

CONTROl,,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

_,%\ LIFT LEVER

_ PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

RANGE SHIFT LEVER

GEARSHIFT LEVER

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

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

LIFT LEVER- Used toraiseand lower mower deckorother attachments mounted to yourtractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER- Used torelease attachement lift lever when changing itsposition°

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for deciutching and braking the tractor and startingthe engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and directionof

tractor°

THROTTLE CONTROL-, Used to control engine speed°

FIG. 6

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed

for'all forward and reverse gears, IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine, AMMETER - Indicates battery charging (+) ordischarging

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off, PARKING BRAKE LEVER- Locksclutch/brake pedat into

the broke position,

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

height,,

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OPEBATRON

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide vision safety

mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 7)

Yourtractoris equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat withoutfirst setting the parking brake willshut off the engine,

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

and holdo

, Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and

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

will hold tractor secure°

IGNITION CLUTCH SWITCH

KEY PULL OUT TO

CHOKE CONTI

THROTTLE CONTROL

LEVER

CLUTCH/ POSITION BRAKE HEIGHT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

"DRIVE" KNOB POSITION

PUSH IN TO "ENGAGE"

"DISENGAGED"

FIG. 7

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES * ° Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. o Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to stow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use,

° Never use choke to stop engine,

ATTACHMENT

POSITION

RANGE LEVER

GEARSHIFT LEVER

NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing idle withthe engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

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

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

ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

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

battery charging rater

° Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Use chokecontrolwhenever you are starting acoldengine, Do notuse to start a warm engine,

° To engage choke control, pull knob out° Slowly push

knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig, 7)

The direction and speed of movement is controlledby the

gearshift lever, ° Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position°

• Move gearshiftand range shift levers to desired posi-

tiono

° Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement, IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO ACOMPLETE STOP

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

TRANSAXLE,

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 7)

The cuttingheightiscontrolledby turningthe heightadjust- ment knobin desired direction°

• Turn knob clockwise((-_) to raise cutting height.

- Turn knob counterclockwise (P_)to lower cutting

height.

The cuttingheight range is approximately 1-1/2" to4-1/2'L The heights are measured from the ground tothe blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-

mate andmay vary depending upon soltconditions,height of grass and types of grass being mowed,

° The average lawnshouldbe cuttoapproximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 =nches during hot months, For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth,

• For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

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

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OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)

Gaugewheels arepropedyadjustedwhen theyareslightlyoffthe ground when mower isatthe desiredcuttingheightinoperating position.Gauge wheels then keepthe deck inproper positionto help preventscalping in mostterrain cond_ionSo

• Adjust gauge wheelswithtractoron a flat level surface. = Adjust mower to desiredcutting height (See'q*OADJUST

MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the OperaUonsection of

this manual)°

o With mower indesired heightofcut POSition,gauge wheels

should be assembled so they are slightlyoff the ground° lns_l gauge wheel inappropriatehole withshoulder bolt,3/

8 washer, and3/8-16 Iocknutand tightensecurely.

° Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same

adjustment hole.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raiseattachment liftto highest position withattachment lift control.

° When pushingortowing yourtractor',besuregearshiftlever

isin neutral (N) position.

° Do not push or tow tractorat more than five (5)MPH.

NOTE: To protect hoodfrom damage when transportingyour'

tractoron atruckor atrailer,be surehood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor

(rope,cord,etcJ.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 9)

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory,alreadyfilledwith summer weightoil.

° Check engine oitwith tractor on levelground.

• Unthreadand removeoilfill cap/dipstick; wipe oiloff. Rein-

sert the dips'_ckintothe tubeand restoilfillcap on thetube.

Do notthreadthe cap ontothe _be. Remove and readoil level. Ifnecessary,add oil until FULL_mark on dipstick is

reached. Donot overfill.

• For cold weatheroperationyou shouldchange oilforeasier starting (See _31LVISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer

Responsibil_es section of this manual)°

• To changeengine oil, see the Customer' Responsibilities

sectionin this manual.

FIG. 8

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Rgs. 6 and 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leavethe seat w_ththe

engine runningand the attachmentclutch engaged willshut off the engine.

• Select desiredheightof cut.

• Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.

• Start mower blades byengagingattachment clutch controI.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES- disengage attachment

clutch control.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

• Choose the slowestspeedbefore startingupor down hills°

• Avoid stopping orchangingspeed on hiHs_

• Ifslowing isnecessary, movethrottlecontrollevertoslower

pos_ono

° tfstoppingisabsolutely'necessary, pushclutch/brakepedal

quicklyto brakepos_on and engage partdngbrake_

• Move gearshiftlever to 1stgearand rangeshiftlevertolow (L)position. Besureyou haveallowedroomfortractortoroll

slightlyas yourestartmovement.

• To restartmovement,slowly release parkingbrake and

clutch/brakepedal.

• Make all turnsslowly°

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

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

with slopes greater than 15° and do not

drive across any slope.

oo°=0r, J

OIL FILLCAP/

FIG. 9

ADD GASOLINE

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

gasoline with aminimum of 87octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT" WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32QF(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.

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

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use gasoline near an open flame.

.'K

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OPERATmON

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

Whenstartingtheenginefor thefirsttimeoriftheenginehasrun outoffuel,itwilltakeextracrankingtimetomovefuelfromthetank totheengine°

• Siton seatinoperatingposition,depressclutch!brakepedal

andset parkingbrake°

o Placegearshift leverinneutral(N) position. o Moveattachmentclutchto"DISENGAGED" position.

• Movethrottlecontroltofast position ° PullchokecontroIoutforacoldenginestart attempt. Fora

warm enginestart attempt the chokecontrolmay notbe needed.

Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting proce- duresbelow.

• Insert keyinto ignitionand turn key clockwise to "START" positionand releasekeyassoon asenginestarts. Donotrun

starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. Ifthe enginedoes not start after severalattempts, pushchoke controlin,wait a few minutesand try again. If

enginestilldoes notstart,pullthe chokecontroloutandretry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°Fand above) ° When engine starts,slowIy push choke controlin untilthe

engine begins to mn smoothly. Ifthe engine starts to run

roughly,pullthe chokecontrol outslightlyforafew seconds

and then continue to push the control in slowly_

• The attachmentsand ground drivecan now be used. Ifthe enginedoes notaccepttheload, restartthe engineandallow

itto warm up for one minute using the chokeas described

above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below) o When engine starts,slowly push choke controlin untilthe

engine begins to runsmoothly_Continuetopush thechoke control insmall steps allowing the engineto accept small

changes in speedand load, untilthechoke controlisfully in.

Iftheengine starts to runroughly,pullthechoke controlout

slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the controlinslowly.This mayrequireanenginewarrn-up period

from several secondstoseveralminutes,dependingon the temperature.

• The attachments can be usedduring the enginewarm-up period and may require the choke control be putled out

slightly°

NOTE: Ifata highaltitude (above3000 feet)or incold tempera-

tures (below 32 F)thecarburetor fuel mixture mayneedto beadjustedfor bestengineperformanceoSee"TOADJUST CARBURE-I'OR"inthe ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof

this manual.

MOWING TIPS

o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attachedto tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for bestmowing perfor- mance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section ofthis manual.

o The lefthandside of mowershouldbe usedfortrimming. ° Drivesothatclippings are dischargedonto theareathathas

been cut. Havethe cut areatothe rightofthe machine. This wilt resultina moreeven distributionofclippings and more uniform cutting.

,rlH"l"ln,,'lL _ I 'J,l,II

• When mowinglargeareas,startbytuming tothe rightsothat clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction makinglefthand turns untilfinished(SeeF3g.10)_

• ifgrass isextremelytall, itshould be mowed twiceto reduce loadand possiblefirehazardfromdried clippings. Make first

cut relatively high;the second tothe desired height.

o Donotmowgrasswhen itiswet. Wet grasswiIlplug mower

and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before movang.

o Alwaysoperateengine atfullthrottlewhen mowingto assure

bettermowing performance and proper discharge of mate_ daL Regulategroundspeedby selectinga Iowenoughgear

togivethemowercuttingperformance aswellasthequality ofcutdesired.

= Whenoperatingattachments,selectagroundspeedthatwill

suittheterrainandgive bestperformance oftheattachment being used.

FIG. 10

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT; FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as theyfall ontothe lawn they willdisperse intothe grass

and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades°

o Avoid cutting your lawn when itis wet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action° The best time to mow your lawn isthe early afternoon.

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun.

o For best results, adjustthe rnowercutting height so that

the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass

blades (See Fig. 11). For extremely heavy mulching, reduce yourwidth of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

° Certain types of grass and grass conditlons may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to com- pletely hide the clippings° When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from weekto week. Mow north to south one week then change to east towest the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

15 FIG. 11

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II IIIIIII II I LIIIIII IIIIIIIIII I lUlU ............ ................................................

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ _._'__ ............

AS YOU COMPLETE

CheckBrakeOperation V # V F CheckTirePressure iV _' If

Check for Loose Fasteners IV _ I_##7 if

R. Sha_e,_Rep_aceMowerBia,_es _,

c Lu, catiOncha. ...........€: : i.....i€ :

T CheckBatteryLeve!/Recharge 0 CleanBatteryandTerminals Ikj

AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension ..... _5

AdjustMotionDriveBelt(s)Tension V_e ,,., :'................ , .......... , .

Check Engine 0ii Level ' '" ....

Chan eE"gioeO, ......... ......... V'

CleanAirFilter ........... .....1_2.................

EN CleanAirScreen V_2

G _nspectiu.ier!SparkArresier .... _ ...........

| ReplaceOilFilter(ff equipped) V_t.2

.... L_

Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge _/2

ReplaceFuelFilter if .

............ ,,, , ,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy loador In high ambient temperatures 5 - if equipped with adjustable system, 2 - Service more often when operating indirty or dusty conditions. 6 - Not requited it equipped with maintenance-free battery, 3 - if equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours, 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fL.lbs, maximum,

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil,. Do not oved]gh_en

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LU BRIOATION CHART

The warrantyon this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fullvalue from the warranty, operator must maintaintractor as

instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your'tractor. All adjustments in theService andAdjustmentssection ofthis

manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year youshould replace the spark plug,clean or replace air filter, and check blades and beltsfor wear. A new spark plugand clean air filter'assure proper air-fuel

mixture and help yourengine run better and lastlonger:

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

- Check brake operation.

- Check tire pressure.

• Check for loose fasteners. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS

LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. tFYOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY ADRY,

POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

@ FRONT WHEEL _..:_-_-_. -_1 _ FRONT WHEEL _)

(bCHEC_'ADD'-._( _', 5"1

(3:)SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API _ SF/SG (_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

(_) SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBR|CATE)

(_ TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

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CUSTOM

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nanceo

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at highspeed inhighest gear, thenbrake mustbe adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- merits section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

o 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 damager

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion°

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp° Re_

place bent or damaged blades.

LITIES

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.. An unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand even-

tual damage to mower and engine, ° The blade can besharpened with a file or on a grinding

wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

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

steel bolt, pin,or acone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer),

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion ofthe steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced°

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

. CENTERHOLE / /

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades°

= Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer securing

blade_

° Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

° Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown°

° Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT ISGRADE 8HEATTREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE

HEX BOLT (GRADE

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FiG. 12

MANDREL ASSEMBLY

TRAILING

EDGE UP

FIG. 13

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 COOLING

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

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 14)

° Block up rear axle securely_ ° Remove left rearwheel by removing hub bolts_

• Remove filler plug from transaxleo Oil level must be even with plug threads° If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil, API-SF, SG or SH. Replace filler plug.

° Reassemble wheel to hub.

- For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-

CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

TRANSAXLE

o oo

FILLER PLUG

17 FIG. 14

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BATTERY

Your tractorhas a battery chargingsystem whichis suffi-

cient for normal use° However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life,,

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

NSIBILITIES

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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15) Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG orSH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

- Catch oil in a suitable containen

• 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 wittl oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For'approximate capacity see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS' on page 3 of this

manual.

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

Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap ontite tube. Do not thread the cap onto tile tube when taking

reading_ Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick° Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF, SG, orSH. Select theoilsSAE viscosity

grade according to your'expected operating temperature.

SAEVIscosITYGRADES

°F -20 = 0_ 3{); 32 ° 40" 60" 8(}" 100 _ °C -30 ° -20" -I0" 0= tO = 20" 30" 40 _

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year ifthe tractor isnot used for 50 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.

OIL DRAIN PLUG

AIR

L FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG, 15

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)

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.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operatingthe engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause enginedamage due to overheating,

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CUSTOMER R

PONSIBIL E$

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter_

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours Ofopera-

tion or every season, Service paper cartridge even./100

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

• Loosen knob and remove cover. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

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

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry°

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

NOTE: Do notwash the papercartridge oruse pressurized

air, as this will damage the cartridge, ° Remove nut and cartridge plate. ° Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the

paper cartddge.

° Check rubber seal for damage and proper position

around stud. Replace if necessary.

° Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

- Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening

knob.

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

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

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 ofthis manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace theengine oil filter every'season or every other oil change ifthe tractor is used more than 100 hours in one

year°

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter shouldbe replacedonce each season. Iffuel filter becomes clogged,obstructingfuel flow tocarburetor,

replacement is required°

. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

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

pointing towards carburetor.

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

properly positioned.

° Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP _ _ MP

CARTRIDGE

FOAM PRE_CLEANER

CARTRIDGE PLATE \._ RUBBER

NUT

FIG. 16

SEAL

FUEL RLTER " ",-_

FIG. 17

CLEANING

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

° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etco

° Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax, We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

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

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AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position°

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

with plug.

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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_ o 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..

° Raise attachment liftto 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'. IMPORTANT; IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower whiletractorisparked on level groundor driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" onpage 3 ofthis manual).

Iftiresareover orunderinflated,you will notproperlyadjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

• Raise mowerto itshighest position.

° Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of mowershould be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

- To raiseone side ofmower, tighten liftlink adjustment nut on that side.

• To lowerone side of mower, loosen liftlink adjustment nut on that side=

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nutwillchange mower height about 3/16".

o Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM BOTTOM OF CURL OF CURL

DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.

iUUlLil[,,,,,, ................

SUSPENSION ARMS

CHASSIS

RETAINER

SPRING

ADJUSTMENT NUTS

ANTI-SWAY

BAR RETAINER

SPRINGS

FIG. 18

LIFT LINKS

FRONT SUSPENSION

BRACKET

LINKS

FIG. 19

FRONT SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

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SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) - IMPORTANT . DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE.

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. = Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length.

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

length as other link.

• To iowerfrontof mowerhousing, toosen nut"G"on both front links an equal number of turns.

• When distance "F" is 1/8" to I/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front linkso

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

trunnion on both front links, Tighten nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns°

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

rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE= Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8"o

° Recheck side-to-side adjustment,

MANDREL

1,1,1,1

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL(See Fig° 22) -

, Park tractor on a level surface° Engage parking brake.

° Remove four screws from LoHomandrel cover and

remove cover.

, Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel pulley, ° Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. = Remove belt from idler pulleys.

= Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

• Check primary idler arm and two idlersto see that they rotate freely.

= Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and bolt in mower housing°

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig, 22) -

° Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt isin both belt

keepers at the idlers as shown°

• Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley. ° Roll belt into upper groove of LH. mandrel pulley°

° Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers,

• Reassemble LHo mandrelcover.

LH. SCREWS MANDREL

IDLER

PULLEYS

MOWER DRIVE

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

PULLEY

FIG. 20

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

TRUNNION

FIG. 21

PRIMARY

IDLER

ARM

BELT KEEPERS

FIG. 22

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S AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

• Remove mowerddve belt (See'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 Roll. mandrel cover and

remove cover. Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing.

• Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley.

° Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and L.Homandrel pulley°

• Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu- lated 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 lowergroove of L.Homandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

= Roll belt over Roll. 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'q'O 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 CENTER MANDREL BLADE

SECOI

IDLER ARM

DRIVE BELT MANDREL

IDLER

PULLEY

R_H_

MANDREL COVER

° Make sure attachment clutch and tgnitionswitches are

in "OFF" position.

° Adjust the three nylon locknuts untilspace between

clutchplate and rotor measures .012' at altthree slot locationscut inside of brake plate.

NOTE-" After installinga new electric clutch,runtractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cyclesto wear in clutch plate.

CLUTCH PLATE

.012"

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

BRAKE PLATE

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) Your tractoris equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle_

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

at high speed in highest gear',then brake must be adjusted. ° Depress clutch/brake pedaland engage parking brake.

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

tf distance isother than 1-3/4", loosenjam nut arid turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distanceas 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.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGE"

SPRING

SWAY-eAR BRACKET SCREW

FIG. 23

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 24)

The electricclutch should provide years of service. The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5

seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear' which

may cause the mower blades tonot engage, or,tonotstop as required, Adjustments shouldbe made byyournearest authorized service center/department,,

OPERATING ARM NUT

FIG. 25

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;TMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26)

Parkthe tractoron level surface. Engage parkingbrake. Forease ofservice there is a beltinstallationguidedecalon

bottom ofleftfootrest, itis notnecessaryto removemower,

BELT REMOVAL -

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)_ ° 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 transaxie 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 -

o Place V part of belt intogrooves on engine pulley and

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

= Putbelt coming from V-idler above mldspan 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 partof belt should engage transaxle pulley.

= Place long lowersection of beltthrough 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.

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM L.H° SIDE OF TRACTOR

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Ifsteering wheel crossbarsare not horizontal (left to right)

whenwheelsare positionedstraightforward, removesteer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual°

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Frontwheeltoe-in isrequiredforpropersteering operation,,

Toe-in ,wasset at thefactory and adjustment should notbe

necessary, Ifpartsinthe front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust ifnecessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig,,27) -

° Positionfront 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. 27 and 28) -

. Loosenjam nutsat adjustment sleeves on tie rod_ ° Adjust tierodunti]dimension"A" is1/8" to1/4" lessthan

dimension"B".

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

B _.

FRONTOF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING \ BELT

ENGINE PULLEY

V-IDLER

BELT KEEPER

FLATIDLER

ASVIEWED FROMBOTTOM

FIG. 26

BELT

TWISTS

CLUTCHING IDLER

BELT TRANSAXLE KEEPER PULLEY

FIG. 27

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

JAM NUTS

FIG. 28

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The frontwheel camber isnotadjustable onyour tractor. If

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart_ menL

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TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) -

• Block up axle securely. , Removeaxlecover, retaining ringandwasi_erstoaltow

wheel removal.

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

axle groove°

• Replace axle cover. REAR WHEEL -

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

° Repair' tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion,

WASHERS

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged° If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE 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 -

• 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 battedes_

FIG. 29

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Figs. 30)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- and smoking materials away from bat-

ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks, flame

teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

BOLT

PANEL 0 !

FIG, 30

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SERVHCE

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

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

° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill,,

° Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorty,stop running, or prevent it from starting.

o Check wiring° See electrical wiringdiagram in Repair

Parts sectionof this manual

TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotiveotypeplug-infuse° The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 31)

• While holdingspring bushing withwrench, loosen jam

nut.

° Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lifteffort (for heavier attachments)°

° Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwisefor lighter at-

tachments.

• Retightenjam 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. DONOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

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

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

JAM NUT

SPRING BUSHING

ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

FIG. 31

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 32)

° Raise hood. . Unsnapheadlight wire connector,

° Standinfront oftractor. Grasp hood atsides,tilttoward

engine and liftoff of tractor.

° To replace, reverse above procedure,

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNEC_ON

HOOD

FIG, 32

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AND ADJ ENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 33)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should notbe necessary° Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

. Checkthat speed control leveris against stop screw. If

it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever isagainst screw. Tighten clamp screw

securely.

IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING

SCREW

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

(See Figs. 33 and 34)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should notbe necessary, check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke 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 completely closed_ Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

CLOSED FOR

FULLCHI

STOP SCREW

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 33

THROTTLE

CONTROL CABLE

FIG. 34

CHOKE

CONTROL

CABLE

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$ERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33)

The carburetorhasbeen present at the factory andadjust-

ment should notbe necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or Ioado Ifthe carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixtureo Turning the adjusting needles out (coun- terclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fue!/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

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

control cable is adjustedproperly (see "TO ADJUST

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE' in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

o With engine offturn idlefuel adjusting needle in (clock-

wise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter- clockwise) 1 turn°

FINAL SETTING - = Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes_Make

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

, The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be

adjusted.

• Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow osition, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine

Iestoo slow or fast,turn idlespeed adjusting screw in

or out until correct idle is attained°

° Idle fuel needle setting _With throttle control lever in

slow position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clock- wise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out

(counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn toobtain the best low speed performance..

° Recheck idlespeed° Readjust if necessary° ACCELERATION TEST -

= Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If

engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and con- tinue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop isfactory adjusted, Do not adjust-damage may resulL

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._ IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS,.

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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.

gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

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

c|ean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING"in the Customer' Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown inthe 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

• Fullycharge 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 batten]cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS' in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual)°

° After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals.

• Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

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

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

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

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

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

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

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

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

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never useengine or carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor- age. Add stabilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the m_xratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allowthe stabilizer to reach the carburetor, Do not drain the gas tank andcarburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

CYLINDERS

, Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour'one ounceof oilthrough spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

° Turn ignition keyto"START" positionfor a few seconds

to distributeoi!,

• Replace with new spark plug(s),

OTHER

= Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust,

Rust and/or dirtin your gasoline wiltcause problems,

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

give protectionfrom dust and dirt=

° Cover yourtractor witha suitable protectivecover that

does not retain moisture, Do not use plastic, Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation toform and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVERTRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,

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TROUBLESHOOTING POHNTS

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

CAUSE

t. Out of fuel,,

2,, Engine not "CHOKED" properly,

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug, 5,, Dirty air fitter,,

6o Dirty fuel filter. 7, Water infuel

8. Loose or damaged wiring,

9. Carburetor out of adjustment,

10. Engtne valves out of adjustment,

!. Dirt,] 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.

8o Engine valves out of adjustment,.

1_ Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

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

4,, Blown fuse. 5_ Corroded battery termlnats_

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

8, Faulty solenoid or starter°

9.. Faufty operator presence switch(as),

CORRECTION

1.. Fill fuel tank,,

2. See "TO START ENGINE" tn Operation section., 3o Wait several minutes before attempting to sled,

4., Replace spark plug. 5° Clean/replace air fitter.

6. Replace fuel fitter,,

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

8, Check eli wiring, 9- See "To AdjustCarburetor" tn Service Adjustments

section,

t0o Contact an authorized service center/department.,

1. Clean/replace air filter,,

2. Replace spark plug,

3_ Recharge or replace battery,

4. Replace fuel filter°

5. Drain fuet tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6, Check el! wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" In Service Adjustments section,,

8 Contact an authorized service center/department.

1. Depress clutcl-ffbrake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

3, Recharge or reptace battery°

4., Replace fuse°

5. Clean batterytermtnals,

6. Check all wiring,

7_ ChecPJraplace Ignition switch, 8, Check/replace solenoid or starter_

9.. Contact an authorized service center/department,

Engine cltcks but will not start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

1. Weak or dead battery_

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

1. Cutting too much grass/too fast.,

2. Throttle tn "CHOKE" position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower,

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil leve!/dirty oIL

6. Faulty spark plug, 7,, Dkty fuel fflter_

8. State or dirty fuel 9, Water In fuel

10. Spark plug wireloose. ! 1. Dirty engine afr screen/fins.

12_ Dirty/clogged muffler,. t3, Loose ordemaged w[ring_

I4 Carburetor out of adjustmenL

15,, Engtne valves out of adjustmenL

1o Worn, bent or loose blade. 2, Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose!damaged pad(s),

1. Recharge or replace battery°

2. Clean battery termlnalso 3, Check all wiring,,

4. CheckJreplace solenold or stader,,

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 level/change oil 6, Clean and regap or change spark plug,

7, Replace fuel filter.

8, Drain fuel tank and reliJlwith fresh gasoline,, 9- Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refilllank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter_

I0o Connect and lighten spark ptug wire. 11,, Clean engine atr screen/tins,,

12. Ciean/raplace muffler

13. Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section,

15. Contact an authorized service center/departmento

JIIIILILILIUIJ/JlIlJl/J/IIII

1. Replace blade_, Tighten blade bolt.

2, Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s),, Replace damaged parts_

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PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch

engaged

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

ill lllllll, i lllll i N, ii ii ill ij i . llll ii.,

CAUSE

, ,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,, .....

1, Faultyoperator-safety presence control system,.

CORRECTION

,,, ,_,,,,

corrected, contact an authorized service center/ dapartment_

,,, ,,,, _,,,,,, , i N, ill llllllll llll m ill L ill,ill,

Check wiring, switches and connecttons_ Ifnot

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades wUI not rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

I. 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 ef

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt

3. Frozen idler pulley. 4, Frozen blade mandreL,.

i, Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed toofast 3_ Wet grass,_

4, Mower deck not level. 5, Lowluneven 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 tmpropedy Installed,

10r Improperb!ades used.

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

t. Switch is"OFF",

2. Bulb(s) burned out 3 Faulty light switch,

4. Loose or damaged wiring, 5, Blown fuse,

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower housing.

Replace blade mandrel,

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Remove obstruction.

Replace mower drivebelt.

Replace Idlerpulley,

Replace blade mandrel,

PlacethrottlecontrolIn"FAST"posi_on,.

2,.

Shift tosIowerspeed,

Allowgrasstodrybeforemewing,

Levetmower deck,

5,.

Checktiresfor properatr pressure.

Replace/sharpenblade. Tighten bladebolt,

Cleanundersideof mowerhousing.

Replacemowerdrivebell

RelnstaJlblades sharpedgedowm

Replacewithbladeslistedin thismanual,

11.

Cleanaround mandrelsto openventholes,

1,.

Turn switch"ON"

Replace bulb(s).

Checldraplace light switch.

Check w[dng and connections_

Replace fuse_

Battery will not charge

Englne "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

1° Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections. 3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped),

4. Faulty a|temator°

1 Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine

Replace battery.

Check/clean all connect{ons.

3,*

Replace regulator.

Replace alternator,

1, Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and aflow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

l (OPTIONAL)

IGNMON

SWITCH

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

RED

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION! CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF G + M + L NOllE

RUNiUGH-[ B + L A + Y

RUN B + L NONE

START B + L + S NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING

NOTE

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

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE,

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WiLL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED+ AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM, AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST,

ENGINE CONNECTOR TRACTOR CONNECTOR

REGULATOR _ F ENGINE "M" FOR ENGINE "_ CHARGING

(PURPLE WIRE+ \ / SHORTING

RED WIRE) _ (WHITE WIRE) (BLACKWIRE)SHORTINGll_ _]_ I1 (RED WIRE)

CARBURETOR lf____J1c3Gll OILSENTRYII_-t _ Ii SWITCHED

SOLENOID 1f_tI (RED WIRE, .J_L--_f OIL SENTRY OPTION _ +12V

BLUE WIRE) _'_ _ _" (GREEN WIRE)

RELAY

PTO SWITCH

_o%o, .........cmcuiT H OEItIB

OFF C+G,B+H

ON C+F, B+E+A+D

HEADLIGHTS G F C

REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY

(YELLOW WIRE u---,-_ t_LUE WIRE) TO LIGHT PKG)

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

I I

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25 t

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REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga 6 STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nyton 1/4" 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-ln

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20 21 136850 Harness Socket Light Wi4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4014J Cable, Battery 25 146686 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse 28 157899 Cable, Ground 29 160784 Switch, Plunger

30 140301 S_vitch, lgn 31 124211X Nut, Ignition Switch

32 141226 Cover Switch Key 33 109310X Key, Ignition

40 160732 Harness lgn. 41 17720408 Screw 114-20x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter 50 154963 Switch, PTO 51 140405 Ring Retainer PTO

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 8t I09748X Relay Asm.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

18 15

47120

, 17

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REPAIIR PARTS

TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917,258863

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 40 156111 2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 42 72140608 3 136671X558 PanelAsmo, Side LH 43 136939

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 44 136940 5 145203 Dash, Plastic Black 45 154913 6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 47 17490608

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 48 157105 8 145166 Support, Battery 49 157107

9 108067X Nut, Pal 50 152728

10 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao 52 STD541431 11 t37270 Rivet, Ratchet Male 56 155914 12 t37269 Washer, Nylon 57 73640400

13 t37271 Rivet, Ratchet Female 58 137113 14 136673X558 Hood Asm., Pnt 59 741804!2

15 136374 Lens, Bar Clear 60 17490620 16 121794X Cover, Access 63 19131614 I7 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 64 144283

18 136373X428 Gdlle 67 156793

19 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 68 17490508 20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 70 137159

21 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 84 142992

22 136670X558 Panel Asm., Side RH 85 144911 23 17490616 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1 Ty-Tt 86 74760716

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 88 STD551143 28 I45244X558 Footrest, LH 90 STD55t237 29 145349 Bracket, Support Dash 91 156586

30 145051X014 Saddle, Slkscr Vgt 92 156281X011 31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steering 94 100207K

32 141315 BracketAsm., Frame PivotLh 95 105531X 33 141314 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 106 138776

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 120 19131616 35 19111116 Washer 11/32x11/16x16Ga_ 130 17521312

36 74780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 137 74780616 37 t21642X558 Fender, Pnto 38 19091216 Washer 9/32x3!4x 16 Gao

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front

-- 8022J Plu.clrHole

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Bracket, Support Axle/Engine Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1/2

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

Nut, Crownlock 5116-18 Unc Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh Nut, Keps, Blk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Bracket Asm., Fender Screw, Mach Cr 1/4-20 x 3/4 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Washer, Serrated Disc 13/32 x 1 Guide, Belt Gear Drive

Screw ThdroL 5/16-18 x I/2 Guide, Belt Mid Span

Stop, Over Center Mower Bracket, Support Transaxle Bolt Fin Hex 7/!6-14 UNC x 1

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

Rail, Frame Lh Plate, Silkscreen Dash Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon Screw, ThdrolHex Head Zinc Mwr

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga.

Screw SftdHex Hd W/PIn Washer Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1Gr, 5

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GROUND DRIVE

39_ 42_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

.,_ 48

54 66

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 39 74321016

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/84 6 40 5304J 6 STD5612t0 Pin, Cotter 41 73661000

7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 42 8883R

8 12000034 Klip, Ring 46 145170 9 140080 Bolt, Hub 47 138228

10 142509 Disc, Brake 48 72110612 11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 50 131494

12 73750800 Nutlock 1/2-20 Unf 51 STD541437

13 139419 Washer, Special 52 139123 '14 138901 Bushing 53 207J t5 8TD551037 Wahser 13/32x 13/16 x t6 Ga. 54 156563

16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 55 105706X 17 126909X Spring 56 137153

18 137104 Lever, Brake 57 141756 19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 59 122253X

21 23260412 Screw, Fiat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 60 122268X 22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 61 137524

23 106932X Knob 62 8TD551143 24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 63 74760720 25 136923 Puck, Brake Top 64 154752

26 137552 Spring, Return 65 67609 27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Th& 66 140296

5/16-18x 1-3/4 67 19131312

28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 68 5142H 29 137213 Brake, Rod 69 136327 30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 117 73900600

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 G& Nyliner

Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 Actuator, Interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24 Cover, Pedal Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod Boft, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

Pulley, Idler, Flat Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Pulley, idler, Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch, Arm Assembly Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

Bracket, Shift Rod, HI-Lo Shift Rod, Hi-Lo Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley, Transaxle Washer, Lock 7/16

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

Bolt, Shoulder Washer, Hardened

Washer, Flat Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

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REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

6 /

1 1 1

15 \ _

18 ,....__

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REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

1 121472X 2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X

8 12000029 9 121232X

10 74781O44 11 136518 12 73901000

13 121749X 14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155 19 156011 20 145182

21 1007tlL 22 155105

23 152927 24 19133808

25 STD523710 26 126805X

27 3366R 26 17490612 29 t04239X

30 12000034 31 138136

32 19111610 33 STD551131

34 STD523107 35 138059 36 137156

37 73360600 38 109850X 39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246 42 17490508

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, Ktip #T5304_75 Cap, Spindle Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4

Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-! 1 Unc

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/6

Nut, Lock Center 318-24 UNF Shaft Asm., Steering Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (lnCo

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

Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, StrgoBIk Screw

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gao

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I Gro5 Cap, Wheel Steering Bearing, CoL Strg.

Screw, Thrdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Bearing, Flange Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x I x 10 Ga. Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/t6

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/t6-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steering Tie Rod Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asmo Ball RH Thread Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97 Screw Thdrol 5/16_18 x 1/2 Tyt

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

41 42

spARKAR.ES'T_RK,;-]

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REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258863

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Engine (See Breakdown)

2 161062 5 13200300

7 151396 8 t21361X

9 150828

10 105432X 11 140923

12 143996 15 151346

16 109227X 17 t06082X 18 161493

19 13290300

20 162147 21 17720410 22 132779

23 19132616 24 STD551237

25 73920600 26 3645J

27 139277 28 7834R

29 132920 33 STD541437

37 123487X 38 74780624 39 17490636

40 17490664 41 126197X

42 STD551143 43 *150280

45 128861 47 '142040 48 19132007

50 161862 51 161230 53 161829

54 19131414 55 13280336

64 "17490612 65 19131614

74 162295

Kohler Model No, CV20PS-61555 Muffler Side 1-1/8" 98

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT

Muffler Asm Guard Pulley V-Idler

Keeper Asm. Belt Engine Bushing Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 Yt/Gt 96

Pad Spacer Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine

Manufacturer)

Control Throttle Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4 - 20 X 5/8 Control Choke

Washer t3/32 X 1 - 5/8 X 16 Ga Washer Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Line Spark Arrester Kit

Nut Lock Hex w/Inso3/8 - 16 Clamp Hose

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/2 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC

Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X ,250 Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5 Nut Flange I/4-20 Starter Nut

Spacer Engine Washer 13/32 x t-1/4 x 7 Ga,

Duct Air Intake GT CVll Manifold Pipe VGT CV 1-1/8"

Rod Support Hood Duct CV Twin Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Nipple Pipe 4-1/2 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-TT

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga. Elbow Street Brass

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

7._,_

KEY NO,

5 6

10 12 13

PART

NO.

14O124 140551

140675 127018X

145006 STD541437

12418tX 150176

155925 121246X 121248X

, 5

DESCRIPTION

Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x _62

Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w!Seres

Pan, Seat Bracket, MountingSwitch Bushing,Snap

KEY PART NO. NO.

14 72050412

15 121249X 16 123740X 17 123976X

18 19171912 19 120068X

20 124238X 21 153236

22 STD541431

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 Spacer',Split

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5116-18 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

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REPAIR PARTS

DECALS

18 6 3 7 7 4 13

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

5 21

KEY

PART

NO.

1 156834 2 151448

3 160294 4 160295

5 149516 6 133644

7 138048 8 142241

9 146709

10 156439 11 4900J

12 146047

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Operating instruction 13 151452 Decal, Grill 14 160397 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 16 150333

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 17 158255 Decal, Battery DNGWPSN ENG 18 146710

Asm 19 138047

Decal, Maintenance 21 156787 Decal, Side Panel 23 106202X Decal, Side Panel - - t38311

Decal, Fender, Craftsman Decal, Fender Danger * - 157199

Decal, Clutch/Brake - - 163170 Decal, V-Bert Drive Schematic - - 163171

KEY PART NO. NO= DESCRIP_ON

1 59192

2 65139 3 106228X427

11 106277X427

4 8134H

10 7154J

5 106230X

9 105588X 6 278H

12 6856M

7 9040H

8 104757X

-_ 144334

DESCRIPTION Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed!46"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic Decal, Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS

Decal Engine Decal, Insert Strg Decal, Battery

Deca_,Mower EZ3 Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust

(Lift Handle) Pad, Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

Cap, Valve, Tire Stem, Valve

Rim Assembly, Front Rim Assembly, Rear

Tube, Front (Service Item Only) Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Tire, Front Tire, Rear

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Fitting, Grease

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only) Sealant, Tire (10 ozoTube)

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S_inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

25 26

19 18

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REPAIR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X

2 154389 3 121002X

4 12000022 5 19292016

6 74780624 7 125631X

8 122365X 9 122364X

10 2876H 11 146704

12 STD624008 t3 139868

14 140302 t5 STD541437

t6 674A247 17 STD541237

18 143363

19 STD551037 20 5328J 21 STD523710

22 t272!8 23 STD624008

24 73350800 25 130171 26 73800800

29 150233

30 110807X 31 19131016

32 137150

33 76020308 34 137167

35 138057

38 155097 39 123935X

40 !7490512 41 73540600

42 19112410 43 123934X

70 145212 72 1i0452X

Rod Asm., Lever Shaft Asmo, Lift Vgt

Lever Asm., Lift Rh E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

Washer 29/32 x t-1/4 x 16 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-1/8 Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Vgt

Bearing Nut, Crownlock 3/8.'I6 Unc

SpringAsm., Assist Lift

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Bracket, SpringAssist Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Bolt, Adjust SpringAssist Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Link, Front

Retainer, Spring Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion

Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

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

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt Pin, Cotter 3/32 x t/2

Rod, Adj Lift Knob, lnf 3/8-I6 Uric

Pointer, Height Indicator Plug, Hole

Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer 1t/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Gao Scale, IndicatorHeight

Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS.inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

116

117

119

I tA t \

103102

1 1 106

101 ._,_f 102

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REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863

KEY PART NO. NO.

1 156948

3 138457 5 STD624008

6 130832 8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 152443 12 129895

13 137553

14 137152 15 110485X

16 140329 18 STD533106

19 132827 20 145055

21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267

24 105304X

25 149287

26 110452X 27 157788

28 19111016 29 13'1491 30 157722

31 129963 32 153531

33 137266

34 144945 35 17490628

36 STD551037 37 13'1494

38 156086

DESCRIPTION

Deck Weldment Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar)

Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gro8

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

Blade, 46" Mower Deck Mulching Bearing, Ball, Mandrel #6204

Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing (Includes Key No. 12) Housing, Mandrel Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Round Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 Baffle, Vortex Mower 46"

Nut, Crownlock 5116-t8 UNC Stiffener, Bracket

Bracket, Deflector Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

Nut, Push Shield, Deflector Mower Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao

Rod, Hinge Screw, Thd Rolling Washer Head

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

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

Anchor, Sprmg Deck 46

Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Tytt Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Pulley, Idler, Flat Keeper, Belt, Idler

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

39 1449't7 40 137273

41 17490620 42 122052X

43 144949 44 133943

45 145O59 46 137729

47 144959 48 139573

49 STD541437 50 72110612

51 153390 52 156493 72 19131616

101 145579 102 71161010

103 STD551110 104 19061216 105 160793

106 2029J 116 137644

117 133957 118 7393060O

119 19121414 126 144948 127 146763

-- 157251

143651

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_Soinches

1 inch = 25_4mm

Pulley, Idler, Driven Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent

Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Tytt Spacer, Retainer

Arm, Idler Secondary Washer, Hardened

Cover, Mandrel Deck Screw, ThdrolL 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut, Crowniock 3/8-16 UNC Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

Washer Felt Pulley Idler 46" Prim. Drive

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. Cover, Mulching

Screw Washer, Lock #10

Washer

Latch Asm. Bagger Nut, Weld Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

Nut, Centerlock 3t8-16 UNC

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46"

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Dim. 4.25 Mower Service 46" (Standard Deck

Order separately mulching

components Key Nos. 101-106) Mandrel Asm 44/50 Service

(Includes Key Nos. 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 33)

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7 23

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TRANSAXLE

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

I 4197R

2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R 5 4215R

6 4217R 7 6256H

8 74020652

9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985R

!2 6266H 13 4212R

14 137125 15 6276H

16 633A63 !7 8118M

18 8740H1 19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1 22 7810H

23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R!

26 139111 27 4986R

28 122254X 29 6269H

30 5855H 31 139538

32 6277H 33 4225R

34 7396H 35 4198R

36 4200R 37 7395H

39 139536

13320400

17580520

41 45

6271H

13060200

4895H

4222R

1529R

Axle Shaft 52 Retaining Ring 53

Final Drive Gear 54 Differential Gear 55 Differential Pinion 56

Differential Carrier 57 Axle Thrust Washer 58 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 (1" Thread Length) 60

Steel Ball 61 Spring Shift Fork Detent 62

Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 Thrust Beating Race 64

4th Reduction Pinion Shaft, Brake 65

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 High-Low Range Gears 67

Needle Bearing 68 Sintered Iron Bearing 69

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70 Differential Pinion Spacer 71

Differential Pinion Bushing Gtipco Centeriock Nut 3/8-24 72

Shift Fork, Roll. 73 Oil Seal 74

Sintered iron Bearing 75 Shift Fork Shaft 77

Shift Fork, L.H. 79 Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80

Oil Seal 81 Pressure Relief Valve 82

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and 84 Beatings, R.Ho (Includes Key No/s 85

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

Dowel Pin 87 Needle Bearing 88 Thrust Bearing Race 89

4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91

Thrust Bearing Race 92 Gearcase and Bearings, Loll. 93

(Includes Key Numbers i 8, 25, 49, 94

50 (2), 51 and 52) 95

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N_P.T. 96 Bolt, Hex 5116-18 UNC x 1-1/4 97

Oil Seal 98 Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.PoT.

Needle Bearing Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

8119M 4220R 4209R

4213R 4442R

4195R 4214R

4194R 7528R

4208R 4207R 7398H

4203R

4204R 2898J

12000033

4205R

4206R 1370H

633A69

139120

4201R

12OO0008 1153R

6803J 1167R

73360700

6270H 136984

5384J 2978J

633A85 8739H1

4924H

19151516 110542X

19181511

75J 6274H 76020412

1OO405OO

74760514

633At09

14O332

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer 2nd 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 1/8 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 7/16-20 Oil Seat

Reverse Idler Shaft Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Ca

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 Transaxle, 6 Speed,

Complete Assembly

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.......CYLtNDER HEAD, VALVE ANI3rBREATHER

_./9 7.,_J 19.

38 37

11 1213_4 15

-"21 ---.24

!--24

,_ _ --28

32-Pi'_ i

'1 Iffl'llll IIII III '1 I_IIJ%PII ...... :

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CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24-318-11

24-755-76

25-313-02

24-033-03

24-041-23

24_096-15

6 7

M-O645020

8 X-75-23

9 X-426-9

10 24-326-14

11 12-755-03 12 12_173-01

13 24-089-02

14 235011

15 24-016-01

24-016-02

16 24_017-01

24-0't7-02

17 24-032-05 18 24-294-06

19 24-326-13 20 12-351-01

2'1 24-411-05

22 24-041-08 23 24-318-12

24 24-755-66 25 25-186-01

26 24-599-01 27 M-0640034

28 24_55-74

29 24-153-12

30 24-086-32 31 12-086-16

32 24-445-01 33 24,.755-57

34 24-112-12

35 24-126-44 36 25-313-02

37 24-445-02 38 M-0545016

Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 1 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 2

ncludes Key #3, 29 thru 30) 3

rommet, Rubber

Kit, Breather Cover with Gasket 4

ncludes Key Numbers 5 and 6) 5

asket, Breather 6 Cover, Breather Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1o0x 20

(4) 7

Plug, Allen head, 1/8 Pipe Clamp, Hose (2)

Hose, Breather 8 Kit, Retainer (4) 9

Cap, Valve Spdng (4) Spring, Valve (4)

Retainer, Spring (4) Valve, Exhaust, Standard Size (2)

Valve, Exhaust, ,25 Oversize (2) Valve, Intake, Standard Size (2) Valve, Intake, .25 Oversize (2)

Seal, Valve Stem (2) Fitting

Hose, Breather Lifter, Valve (4)

Rod, Push (.4) Gasket, Cyhnder Head (2) 10

Head Assembly, #2 Cylinder 11 Kit, Valve Train 12

(Includes Key Numbers 21,25-26) 13

Arm, Rocker (4) 14

Pivot, Rocker Arm (4) 15 Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 34 16

(4)

Kit, Valve Cover, Plain 17 (includes Key Numbers 29 thru 30) 18 O-Ring 19

Screw, Shoulder (4) 20

Screw Hex Flange M10 x 1o5x 90 21 (8) 22

Strap, Lifting 23 Kit, Breather Separator

(includes Key Numbers 34 thru 38) 24 Spacer 25

Bracket, Breather Separator 26 Grommet, Rubber 27

Strap, Breather Separator Screw Hex Flange NOTE:

M5 x 0,8 x 16 (2) inches

24_782-05 24_94-03 24-067-05

24-067-06 12-380-03

52-139-09 24=874-01

24-874-02 24-874-03

24-108-01 24-t08-02

24-108-03 24-018-01

I2-422-10

12-422-09 12-422-13 12-422-07

i2-422-08

12-422-11 12-422-12

24-010-03 24-144o01

M0631005

12-032-01

X-25-102 12-380-04

M-0545010 24-018-04

24-402-05 24-032_01

12-153-01 ! 2-123-04

24-126-19

M-0545016 12-153-02

24-038-04

24-755-46

12-153-03

All component dimensions given in U.S.

1 inch= 25,4 mm

Cylinder Block (Use Mini Block) Fitting Connecting Rod (Standard) (2)

Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

Pin, Dowel Locating (6) Plug, cup.

Piston with Ring Set (Standard) (2) Piston with Ring Set (.25) (2)

Piston with Ring Set (.50) (2) Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Ring Set (.25) (2) Ring Set (.50) (2)

Retainer, Piston Pin (4) Shim, Camshaft, Yellow

Shim, Camshaft, Red (As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Black

As Required)

im, Camshaft, White

(As Required) Shim, Camshaft, Blue

(As Required) Shim, Camshaft, Green

As Required)

im, Camshaft, Grey

(As Required) Camshaft

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 6ram

Seal, Governor Cross Shaft

Washer, Plain 1/4

Pin, Hitch Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) Retainer, Reed (2)

Reed, Breather (2) Seal, Oil, Front

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Tube, OilFill

Bracket,OilFillTube

Screw, Hex Flange M5x0.8 x 16

O-Ring, upper Oil Fill Tube

Dipstick Assembly (Includes 26-27) Kit, Oil Fill Cap (Includes 27)

O-Ring, Dipstick

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BL0WER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

20 19 18 17 16

131

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IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NOo NOo DESCRIPTION

1 24-162-17 2 M-0403025

3 X-25,92 4 24-112_04

5 24-157-03 6 M-06390t6

7 12-112-01 8 24`025-04

9 X-42_15

10 25-403-03

11 24-086-18 12 236602

13 12-t32-02 14 48-t54-02

15 12-468-03

16 12-086-t4 17 24-085-01

18 M-0548025

19 X-25,63 20 X-25-92 21 235173

22 24-584-01 23 SM-0545020

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24_176-t2

- - 25-518-28

-- 24-113-18

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART NO.. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-027-20

2 M-0545016 3 M-0645016

4 24-314-05 5 24-146-02

6 M-0545020 7 M-0551016 8 24-063-20

9 24`063-14

10 Mo0545010

Screen, Grass

Screw, Hex, Cap M4 x 0_7x24 (4)

Washer, Plain 3/16 (4)

Spacer, Fan (4) Fan

Screw Hex, Flange M6 x 1..0x !6 (4) Spacer, Fan (4)

Flywheel Assembly Key

Rectifier-Regulator

Screw, Phillips (2} Hd. 11_16 x 7/8 Connector, Rectiher-Regulator,

3 Contact Spark Plug (2) Clip, Cable

Washer, Plain 3/8 Screw, Hex, Flange

M10x 1o5x46 Stator, t5 Amp

Screw, Hex, Cap MS x0o8x 25 (2) Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Washer, Plain 8/8 (2) Clip, Cable Module, Ignition (2)

Screw, Hex, Flange M5 x 0°8 x 20 (4) Harness, Wire

Lead, Black (4", 18 Gauge, insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets)

Decal, Grass Screen

Housing, Blower Screw,Hex Flange M5 x 0°8x 16 (3)

Screw, Hex Flange M6 x t,0 x 16 (4)

Guard, Flywheel

Plate, Backing, # 2 Side Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0°8x 20 (2) Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 08 x 16

Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 2 Side Baffle, Valley, # 2 Side

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0°8x 10 (2)

tl 24`063-23 12 M-0545016

13 24`063-30

14 M-0645016

t5 24-146-08

t6 24-100-02

17 24-i12-12 18 24-!26-44

19 24-445-02 20 24-086-27

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24-100-0t

- - 24`100-02

- - 25-t39-16

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART NQ NO. DESCRIPTION

! 24-743-05

2 24-755-91

3 25.341-02

4 24-096-24 5 12-100-0t 6 24-096-01

7 24*032-03 8 24`083-02

9 47-083-03 10 24-126-21 11 24-126-43

12 24-755-86 13 24-326-13

14 X-426-9 15 24-294-06 t6 24-326-14

17 24-109-06 18 24-04t-!3

19 24`094-04

20 24-041-14 21 24-164`06

22 24-041-01

23 M-065t055

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 12-113-53

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_Soinches

t inch= 25..4mm

Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2)

Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 1 Side Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1,.0x 16 (2)

Plate, Backlng, # 1 Side Nut, Plastic (2)

Spacer Bracket, Breather Separator Strap, Breather

Screw, Hex Caps 8-18 x 1/2 (2) Nut, Plastic (3)

(Included with Blower Housing) Nut, Plastic (2)

(included with Blower Housing) Plug, Button 9/16

(Included with Blower Housing)

Kit, Air Cleaner Cover (Includes Key Numbers 2-4, I0-11)

Kit, Knob w/Gasket (Includes Key Number 3)

Knob, Cover

Cover, Air Cleaner Wing Nut

Cover, Inner Air Cleaner Seal, Air Intake Element, Pre-Cleaner

Element, Air Cleaner Bracket, Air Cleaner Bracket,Air Cleaner Kit,Air Cleaner Base (Includes Key

Numbers 13-20) Hose, Breather Clamp, Hose (2)

Fitting Hose, Breather

Cup, Fuel Spttback Gasket, Fuel Spitback Cup

Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base

Manifold, Intake Gasket, intake Manifold (2) Screw, Hex Flange M6 x to0 x 55 (4)

Decal, Atr Cleaner

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STA'R'Ti'NGSYSTEMI........................

ENGINE CONTROLS

...................... ,ii ill ,11,/,/11J1,1

23-,,,."

22.

18 _ %14

),o

111

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STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

1 M-0839070 2 M-0839080 3 24-096-05

4 25-098-03 5 12-468-0t

6 12-755-54 7 12-227-06

8 45-170-03 9 82-755-28

10 12-227_11 11 12-086-25

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

24-199-07

3 X-75-32 4 24-136-01

5 12-050-01 6 52-032-08

7 24-086-17 8 24-086-t6

9 X-75-10

10 24-153-08 11 12-144-02

12 52-448-02 13 24-043-12

14 12-380-01 15 M-0645025

•t6 M_0631005 17 24-393-08

18 24-123-05 19 25-162-07

Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x t.25 x 80

Cover, Pinion Starter Assembly (Includes 6-11)

Washer, Plain tl/32 (3)

Kit, Drive End Cap, Drive End Armature

Kit, Brush and Spring

Cap, Commutator End

BoIt, Hex Flange 1/4-20x4-5/8 (2)

DESCRIPTION

Oil Pan Assembly (includes Key

Numbers 11-14 and 17-19)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk, 3/8

Nipple, Oil Filter

Filter, Oil

Seal, Oil (PTO End)

Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 45

Screw, Hex Flange M8xlo25x45 (9)

Plug, Solid, Square Head, 3/8

O-Ring

Shaft, Governor Gear

Tab, Locking

Kit, Governor Gear with Pin

(Includes Key Number t4)

Pin, Governor Regulating

Screw,Hex Flange M6 x 1nOx25 (2)

Washer, Plain 6ram (2)

Oil Pump Assembly (includes 17)

Tube, Oil Pickup

Screen, Oil

ENGINE CONTROLS

t SM-0642025

2 24-090-14

3 M_0641060

4 24-089-01

5 25-158-08 6 24-079-04

7 25-158-11 8 24-126-13

9 24-089-03 10 M-0547050 11 M-0545016

12 M-0446030 13 M=0645016

14 12-237.O1 15 M-0545016

16 24-090-07 17 24-468-0t 18 24-090-13

19 24-090-05 20 24-079-05

21 M-0545020 22 41-468-03

23 M-0403025 24 24-089-18

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 Lever, Governor

Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 Spring, Linkage

Bushing, Linkage Retaining Linkage, Throttle

Bushing, Throttle Linkage Bracket, Control

Spring, Choke Return

Locknut, Hex M5 x 0.8 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16

Nut, Hex M4 x 0.7 Screw, Hex Flange M6xl o0x 16 (4) Clamp, Cable (2)

Screw, Hex Flange M5x0.8 x t6 (2) Lever, Throttle Actuator

Washer, Plain 5.5ram (3) Lever, Throttle Control

Lever, Choke Linkage, Choke Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 20

Washer, Spdng 1/4 Screw, Hex Cap M4 x 0.7 x 24 Spring, Governor 25

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CRANKSHAFT 1

,11,11]]1111,11 11

16 17

e"-_38

o-40

-41 --39

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FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

24-853-41 Kit, Carburetor withGasket 1 24-014-72

24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor

24-053_19 Carburetor Assembly (For

24-041-14

X-426-9

24-353-O3

SM-064106

M-06290950

47-154-01

24-086-12 24-393-04

24-100-01

25-353-03

25-050_03

24-144-15

24-468-05

24_24t o01

24-089_22

24-141-04

24_090-10

24-089-24

24-086-19

24-146-13

24-086-20

24-337-27

24-337-11

24-086-22

24-089-23

24-086-21

24-096-13

24-041-18

24-041-19

32 33

24-757-05 24-369-01

24-234-01

24-755-15

24-041-21

24-126_29

M-259005

ILLUSTRATED

NOT

24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor 24-757-06 Kit, Carburetor Repair

(Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 2 52-139-09

Information Only, Not Available

Separately) (Includes 15-37) Gasket, Air Cleaner Base

Clamp, Hose (6) .

Line, Fuel, 10-5/8 (2) Nut Hex, Flange M6 x 1o0(2)

Stud M6 x 1.0 x 95 (2) Clip, Cable

Screw, Hex Cap Head

M6x1.7x18 (2) Pump, Fuel, Pulse

Nut, Plastic (2)

Line, Fuel, 13-1/2" Filter, Fuel Shaft, Choke

Washer, Felt 5.7 mm Collar, Choke

Spring, Choke Return Ring, Choke Lever

Lever, Choke Spring, Throttle Adjust Screw Screw, Throttle Adjust

Choke Plate Screw, Throttle and Choke Shaft (4)

Jet, Air Bleed Jet, Slow Screw, Idle Adjust

Spring, Idle Adjust Screw Screw, Sems, Pan Hd M4xO.7x8 (3)

Cover, Passage Gasket, Passage Cover

Gasket, Float Chamber Kit, Float Repair

Nozzle, Main Chamber, Float Kit, Solenoid Valve (Includes 37)

Gasket, Chamber Screw Bracket, Throttle, Stop

Screw, Thread Forming

CRANKSHAFT

EXHAUST KEY PART

NO. NO.

2 M-0829033

NOT ILLUSTRATED

KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24-522-16 Short Block

- - 24-755-03 Gasket Set

24-782_05 Miniblock

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-1650

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoSoinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft Plug, Cup

DESCRIPTION

Stud

M8 x 1.25 x 33 (4)

High Speed: 3200-3400

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

SIGHTING GUIDE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE.

NOT ACROSS HILL

15° MAX.

i ,A. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

A_ 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.

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CRAFTSMAN°

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.258863

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE,CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

18.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

GARDEN TRACTOR

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

The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located underthe 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 Seam,

Roebuck and Co. Service CentedDepartment and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

" PRODUCT" TRACTOR

• MODEL NUMBER - 917.258863 ,, ENGINE MODEL NO. - CV18S-PS61555

° PART NUMBER

• PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merci_andise 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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