Craftsman 917.258914 User Manual

®

MODEL 917.258914

®Assembly

• Operation

Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments

, Repair Parts

OWNER'S MANUAL

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears CraftsmanHelp Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat

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

SAFETY RULES

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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

L GENERAL OPERATION
° Read, understand, and follow all instructlonsinthe manual

and on the machine before starting.

= Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine°

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

. Be surethe area isclear of other people before mowing Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

= Never carry passengers,
° Do not mew in reverse unless absolutely necessary, Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point
it at anyone° Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in place,

° Slow down before tumingo

• Never leave a running machine unattended° Alwaysturnoff

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 trafficwhen operating near orcrossingroadways°

• Use extra care when loading or unloadingthe machine into
atrailer ortruck°

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

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution, if you cannot back up the

slope or ff you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow upand down slopes, not across°

o Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturnthe machine. Taft grass can hide obstac/es.

o Use slowspeed, Choose a low gear so thatyou willnothave

tostop 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 ot the machine.
Keep all movement on the s!opess!owand 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 slowly straight down the

slope°

DO NOT:
. Donor turnonslopes unless necessary, and then,turnslowly

and gradually downhill, ifpossible.

° Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. "Fne

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
ofa cliff or ditch, or ifan edge caves In.

o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

. Do not try to stabilize the machine byputting your foot on the

ground°

° Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

IlL 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 out ofthe mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area,
° Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

° Never carry children,, They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation_

° Never allow children to operate the machine°

• Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

- Use extra care In handling gasoline and other fuels, They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.

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

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

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

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

° Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper
o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-upo

o Stop and inspect the equipment ff you strike an object,

° Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running
= Grass catcher componentsare subject towear, damage, and

° Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
° Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

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

and keep equipment in good condition_

operation regularly_
Clean oil or fuel spillage° Allow machine to cool before

storing°
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

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

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary.
wear gloves, and use extra cautionwhen servicing them.

required.

cAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting,

...............................adjusting or making repairs,

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..........A WARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains cnemicats Known to the State of Cakfor-

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

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor+ Ithas been designed, engineered and manufac-

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

HORSEPOWER: 22+5

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service Center/Department Department. W_ehave.com-

petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this tractor.

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS
AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API+SF/SGiSH): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32=F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3°7 PINTS

Please read and retain this manual The instructions wilt
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly°
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL
NUMBER

917.258914

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC
(GAP: +030")

VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE
GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0- 5.8

REVERSE: 0- 2.1

SERIAL
NUMBER

DATEOF PURCHASE

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

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAONTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable on thisprod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears storefor details.

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: I5 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN° CCA: 280
CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-35 FT. LBS+

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

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

(if any). Ifa spark arrester is used, it should be maintained

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

= Read and observe the safety rules.

- Followa regularschedule inmaintaining,caringforand

using your tractor.

o Follow the instructionsunder"Customer Responsibili-

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

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in effectiveworking order by the operator°
In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Pubfic 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 manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RiDiNG EQUIPMENT

Fortwo(2)yearsfromthedateof purchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentismaintained,lubricatedand tunedupaccording
tothe tnstrucUonsinthe owner'smanual,Searswillrepairor replace,freeof charge,any partsfoundtobe defectivein matedal

orworkmanship+

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover.
o Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse, suchas blades,sparkplugs,air cleaners,betts,etc°

= Tire replacementor repaircaused bypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps, or glass_
o Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageor accidentor the failure to maintainthe

equipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedin the owner's manual

° Riding equipmentused forcommercialor rentalpurposes+

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Forninety(90) days from dateofpurchase,if any battery includedwiththis ridingequipmentprovesdefectivein matedal or

workmanshipandourtestingdeterminesthebatterywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethebatteryatno charge,

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN+HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE
AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY,,) THIS WARRANTY

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS INTHE UNITED STATES_
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other dghts which may vary from state to state+

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., 13/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60'179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

=............. H! '1 I'lll ,llLI I_l' I I'/II"' '" ........ -N

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16.19

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

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..................................... 5,15

ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10

OPERATION ........................................................... 12-16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... t7

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-27

STORAGE ................................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 29-30

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 32-50

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 51-58

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

INDEX

A

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

Adjustments:

Brake ...............................................................23

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

Clutch Pulley ..............................................23

Gauge Wheels .........................................I4

Mower

Front-To-Back ...............................22

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

Throttle Control Cable ..........................27

Air Filter, Engine ....................................................20

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

Assembly .....................................................7-I0

B

Battery:

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

Cleaning ................................................20

Starting with Weak Battery ................25

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

Terminals .................................................i 9

Belt:

Motion Drive

RemovaVReplacement ................24

Mower Drive

RemovaVReplacement ..................22

Mower Blade Drive

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

Blade:

Sharpening ...............................................18

Replacement ...........................................18

Brake Adjustment ..........................................23

C

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

Clutch Pulley ...................................................23

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

Customer Responsibilities ..................t7-20

Engine:

Air Filter..............................................20

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

Cooling Fins .....................................20

Engine Oil ..................................15,19

Fuel Filter ...........................................20

Spark Plug(s) ...................................20

Tractor:

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

Blade .............................................18

LubricationChart ..............................17

Maintenance Schedule .............17

Tire Care ....................................8,18,25

Transaxle ........................................19

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

E

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays ............................26

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

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

Engine:

Air Filter ..................................................20

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

Cooling Fins .........................................20

Oil Change ..............................................19

Oil Level ...............................................15

OI1Type ........................................15,19

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

Repair Parts .......................................51-58

Starting.................................................15-16

Storage ...............................................25

F

Filten

Air Filter ...........................................................20

Fuel ....................................................................20

Oil...................................................................20

Fuel:

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

Type ...................................................................t 5

Fuse ............................................................................26

H

Headlights .............................................................26

Hood Removal/Installation .......................26

M

Maintenance Schedule .............................17

Mower:.

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ..............22

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ................2t

Blade Replacement .........................18

Blade Sharpening ................................18

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

Installation................................................2!

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

Removal .................................................21

Mowing Tips ..................................................t6

Muffler ....................................................................20

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

O

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ...........15,t9

Engine ............................................................19

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

4

Operation .......................................................12_I6

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

Options:

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

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

P

Parking Brake .....................................................13

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

Parts, Replacement/Repair ................32-50

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

R

Repair Parts ...........................................32-50

S

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

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

Service and Adjustments .................21-27

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

Clutch Pulley ..........................................23

Fuse ........................................................26

Hood RemovaVlnstallation ................26

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Drive Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back ..................................22

Side-to-Side ....................................21

Mower Removal/Instalfation ..........21

Tire Care ........................................8,16,25

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

Spark Plug(s) .................................................20

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

Starting the Engine ................................. 15-16

Steering Wheel ............................................7,24

Stopping the Tractor .......................................13

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

T

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ........27

Tires ...............................................................8,18,25

Troubleshooting Chart .........................29_30

Transaxle ...........................................................19

W

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

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

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

ACCESSORNES AN ATTACHMENTS;

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These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the trectorwas purchased,

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

ENGINE

SPARKPLUG GAS CAN AIR FILTERENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER

PERFORMANCE

Sears offersa wide variety of attachments that fit yourtractor., Many of these are listedbelow with brief explanations of how they can hefp
you, Thts tist was currentat the time of publication;however, itmay change !n future years - more attachments may be added, changes

may be made inthese attachments, orsome may no longer be available ortit your model, Contact your nearest Sears store for the
accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

Most of these attachments do not require additionalhitches or conversionkits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy
attaching and detaching.

AERATOR promotes deep rootgrowth for a healthy lawn. Tapered
2,5-Inch steel spikes mountedon 10-inch diameter discspuncture

holes insoilatcloseintervalstoletmoisture soakIn. Steelweighttray
for increasedpenetration.

BUMPER protectsfront end of tractorfrom damage°
CARTS makehaulingeasy_Varietyof sizes available, plusaccessm

dessuchasside panelkits,toolcaddy,cartcover, protectivematand

dolty_

CORING AERATOR takes small plugsoui of soil toattow moisture
andnutrientsto reach grass roots, 36-inchswath, 24hardenedsteel
codng tips. 150 lb. capacity weighttray.

DISC HARROW has 2gangs of 4steel blades that anglefrom 10 to
20degrees, 40 incheswide, Can hook 2units intandem, (Requires

Sleevehitch°)

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel 48
incheswide,!7 incheshigh,clears44-inchpathwhenangled, Master

liftcontrollever for operator ease, Spdngtdpfor snowremovalon
uneven pavement;buitt-fnfloat for blade to foltow groundcontour.
Reversible,replaceablescraperbar. (Use withtirechainsandwheel
weightsand/or reardrawbar weight.)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makesoilchanges easier,faster°
FRONT NOSE ROLLER canterstn front ofmower deck to reduce

chancesof "scalping" onuneventerrain°
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 puf!-behindattachments at

once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use w_th
rolIers,cartsorotherheavy attachments)°

MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens soil andflips thatch and
matted leaves to lawnsurface for easy pickup. Twentyspringtins

teeth. Usefulto preparebare areas for seeding. Availableforfront or

rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING

TINE DETHATCHER covers36-1nchwidepathandtossesthatchinto

large hopper° Mountsbehind tractor,,

PLOW turnsso]l 6 inches deep, cuts10-inchfurrow. Crank adjust-

meritcontrolsdepth,3-positionyokesets width,Heavysteeltandside

forstraight furrowing. (Requiressteers hitch.,)

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractorfrom a

pickuptruck,,Use with2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber.

REARGRADER BLADEis42 incheswideand operatedfrom driver's

seat Reversiblesteel bladecanbe angled at30 degreesforgrading_

Reversesfor pushingsnowbackwards. (Requiressleeve hitch,)
ROLLERforsmootherlawnsurface. 364nch wide, 18-Inchdiameter

water-tightdrum holdsup to 390 Ibs°of weight. Roundededges
preventharm toturf° Adjustable scraperautomaticallycleansdrum.

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for

seeding, helps weedcontrol.Steelframe holds5 adjustablesweeps,
Adjusts vertically,horizontaliy, (Requires sleeve hitch.) Optional

accessory: steel furrow openerfor wider openings for potatoes,
corn,and otherdeep-seeded crOpSr

SLEEVE HITCHfor use with masterlift system. Singlepincouples/

uncouples.
SNOW'THROWER has 42-inchswath,, Drum-type auger handles

powderyandwet/heavysnow Mountseasilywithsimplepinarrange-
ment. Dischargechute adjusts from tractorseat. 6-inch diameter

spout dischargessnow I0 to 50 feel Liftcontrolledat tractorseat.
(Use withchainsand wheel weightsand/or reardrawbar weighL)

SPRAYERS use12-volt DOelectricmotor that connectstothetractor
battery or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for automatic
spraying andhandheldwandforspotspraying_Wand hasadjustable
spray pattern, Forapplyingherbicides,insecticides,fungicides and

liquid fertilizers.

SPREADERff3EEDERS make seeding, fertilizing,and weed killing
easy° Broadcast spreaders are alsousefulfor granularde-icers and

sand°
SWEEPERS letyou collectgrassclippingsand leaves°

TILLERhas8hpenginetoprepareseedbeds,cultivate,andcompost
gardenresidue.Chain-drivetransmisston.SIx1l-inchdiameterone

pieceheat-treatedsteeltines.Tilts30-inchpath.(Requiressleeve
hitch.)Oruse5 hptow-behlndTILLERwith36-Lnchswathtoprepare
seedbeds,cultivateandcompostgardenresidue.Tillerhas itsown
buitt-inliftand depthcontrolsystemanddoes NOT requirea sleeve
hitch.Fitsanylawn,yardorgardentractor°Simplyhookup tothe

tractor drawbar andgol Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert
unitfor dethatchtng,aerating, hlllingo,.withouttools.

TIRE CHAINS areheavyduty;closelyspaced extra4argecrosslinks

give smooth ride,outstandingtraction.

TRACTOR CAB has heavy dutyvinylfabricovertubularsteel frame,

ABS plastictop;clearplasticwindshieldoffers 360 degreevisiblIityo
Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry,

Remove vinylstdes and windshieldsfor use as sun protector tn
summer. Optional accessories include: tinted/temperedsolid

safety glass windshieldwith hand operated wiper;, t2wolt amber
cautionlight for mountingon cab top,

VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grass clippings and leaves,
Optional wand attachment topickupdebdstnhard-to-reachplaces.

VAC/CHIPPER includesa chipper-shredder,
WEIGHT BRACKET fordrawbarfor snow removalapplications,Can

be mountedonfront oftractorfor plowingapplications, Uses (1) 55

Ib, weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rearwheelsprovideneededtractionfor snow

removalor dozingheavymaterials.

MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTS

5

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown

(4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

2) Carriaqe Botts
16-18 x 578

(4) Adjusting Bar

(4) Shoulder Bolt

e

(4) Wheels

,,,i ...........

(12) Crownlock Nuts 3/16 x 8

(4) Locknut 3/8-16

(1) ShoulderBolt

5/16-18

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

in ..... '1". i_

(1) Knob

Steering

Steering Seat

Sleeve

Wheel

Video ............

Manual Cassette Parts Bag

Parts bag contents not shown full size

_(2) Front Link Assemblies

Wheel

_ teering

Insert

(2) Keys

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 314 (2) Hex NutsjC_=_k

. _ 1/4-20 [ _

"J i/(2) Washers L. _ (2)Lock _...

_ 9/32 x 5/8x 16 Ga, "_ vvasners ]/4

Slope Sheet

6

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith the exception ofthose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrenchset wiltmake assembly easier_ Standard
wrench sizes are listed,

(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge
(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife
(1) 9/t6" wrench
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6).

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

of carton, and lay panels flat.

° Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and largeflat washer

from steering shaft.

o Position front wheels of the tractor sothey are pointing

straight forward.
° Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.
° Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

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

= Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and large flat washer previously removed,

Tighten securety_
o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel,

o Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill
IMPORTANT: CHECK FORAND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

tN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR
IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.,

TO ROLL TRACTOR O FF SKID (See Operation

section for location and function of controls)

° Press liftlever plungerand raiseattachment lift leverto

itshighest position.

° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal

° Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in
the Operation section of this manual).

o Roll tractor forward off skid°
= Remove mower and packing materials°

o Remove ties from V-belts.

STEERING

WHEEL
ADAPTER

STEERING t t /
SLEEVE _ _, ,,

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

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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.

o

Lift hood to raised position.

o

Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-
tive caps and discard_

° if this battery isput into service after month and year

indicatedon label (label located between terminals)

charge batter),"for minimum of one hour at 6-10 ampso

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

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

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

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

° Close terminal access doors°

7

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

STEERING

SHAFT

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FIG. 1

Y

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/

/

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BLY

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Use terminal access doors for: CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
° Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

= inspection for corrosion.
+ Testing battery.

• Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.

DISCARD -,_ WASHER WASHER
PROTECTIVE HEX

CAPS OLT

HEX NUT LOCK FLAT

The tires onyour tractor were ovednflatedat the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After youlearn 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.

•+-,,_+;: + • .+ ........

.++ ++.

++,+++......

a •

TERMINAL ;*

ACCESS ..... > _'._

• CABLE

_'_+_+__ CABLE

"_"NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

FIG. 2

roVE

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob+
o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

= Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolto

Tighten shoulder bolt securety.

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely,

Do nottighten,

o Lower seat into operating positionand sit on seat.
= Slideseat untila comfortable positionisreached which

altows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down.

° Get offseatwithoutmovingitsadjustedposition,

° Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACK-
ETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in

proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are
propedy adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance°

- Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left
(FL), front right (FR) to mower deck using (3) carriage

bolts and (3) locknuts. For ease of installation do not
tighten Iocknuts until all carriage bolts have been

installed°

° Attach rear gauge wheel brackets marked rear left (R

L), rear right (RR) to mower deck using (3) carriage
bolts and (3) locknuts,For ease of installation do not

tighten Iocknuts until all carriage bolts have been

installed.

o Slide gauge wheet bar down into bracket channel, Be

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center tocknuts and

tighten securely.

= Adjust gauge wheels to highest position for ease of

mower deck assembly.

° Adjust gaugewheels before operating mower as shown

in the operation section of this manual.

RETAINDER

plm SPRING,\ _ CROWNLOCK

"_ NUT

SEAT

SHOULDER _,, _\ \¢'T"T_ \ ' \\ \

____. FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

FIG, 3 8

GAUGE .,]Uo ;(
WHEEL /_'_ ]
MOUNTING _o ,_ I._

BRACKET

SHOULDER _P_/rl _

BOLT ADJUSTING _t!_ \._. /

il'i "

GAUGE (;_
WHEEL ./ _ _._, _-_CARRIAGE

3/8 WASHER _ BOLTS

3/8-16 CENTER

LOCKNUT

FIG. 4

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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT = Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck
(See Figs. 5 and 7) pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops
arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park- down as shown.

ingbrake. °
o Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts

Swing antFsway bar to leftside of mower deck.

- Slide mower undertractorwith discharge guardto right
side of tractor, o

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING iN
ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALLBELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE°
° Install one front linkintop holeofthe L.H. front mower

bracket and LH,,front suspension bracket. Retainwith
two single loop retainer springs as shown.

- installsecondfrontlinkin R.Hofrontsuspensionbracket
only and retain with single loop retainer spring as
shown.

o Slide right side of mower back and installlink intop hole

of RoHofront mower bracket. Retain with single loop
retainer spring as shown,

° Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops.

° Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control,

DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER

CHASSIS SPRING (inward
BRACKET pointingdeck pins}

SUSPENSION
ARMS

align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring,

°

Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension.
Raise deck to highest position.

=

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower asshown

in the Operation section of this manual,

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

Forbest cuttingresults,mower should be properlyleveled.
See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section 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 ofthis manual Verify that the belts are

routed correctly.

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKETS

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT

ELECTRIC
CLUTCH

PULLEY

GAUGE
WHEEL

/

DOUBLE
LOOP

RETAINER
SPRING

SINGLE LOOP

RETAINER
SPRINGS

ANTI-SWAY
BAR

DISCHARGE

GUARD

/

IDLER
PULLEY

FIG. 5

9

ASS

,/'CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
v" All assembly instructions have been completed°

/ No remaining loose parts in carton°

,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

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

the tires were overinflatedat the factory)°

,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side4o-side/

front40-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling)°

,z Check mower and drive belts. Be surethey are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

J" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position._

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:
J' Engine oil is at proper level.

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

gasoline.

•/" Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine°

J Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition°

#" tt is important to purge the transmission before operat-

ingyour tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmissionpurging instructions(See,%..OSTART

ENGINE" and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Op-
eration section of this manual),

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10

O ATION

These symbols may appear onyour tractor or inliterature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY

WARNING

ENGINE ON

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH OVER TEMP

REVERSECAUTION OR FORWARD SLOW

LOCK LOCKED

FAST

LIGHTS ON

L

LIGHT

REVERSE NEUTRAL

MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

HIGH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

11

LOW PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

OPEBATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

AMMETER ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH

...... CLUTCH SWITCH

HOUR
METER

PARING BRAKE

LEVER

LIFT LEVER
PLUNGER

LtFT LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

SPEEDS:

3 MPH

FREEWHEEL CONTROL

Our tractors conformto the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

AI"rACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH- Used toengage mower
blades or other attachments mountedto your tractor.

LIFT LEVER- Usedto raiseand lowermowerdeck orother

attachments mountedtoyour tractor,

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractorand starting the engine,
MOTION CONTROL - Selectsthe speed and direction of

tractor,

CHOKE CONTROL - Usedwhen starting a cold engine°
LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlightson and off,

THROI_LE CONTROL - Used tocontrolengine speed,

MOTION
CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 6

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for
pushingor slowly towing the tractor withthe engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stopthe engine.
AMMETER _Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

PARKING BRAKE LEVER _Locksclutch/brakepedal into
the brake position°

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB- Usedto adjust the mower

height.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of operation.

12

OPERATION

in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor !

or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a ,,vide vision safety mask over the |

....... spectacles or standard safety g!asses. ................. i

The operation ofany tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result I

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Yourtractor isequippedwithan operatorpresencesensing
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking

brake wiilshut offthe engine.
= Depress clutch/brake pedal into fult"BRAKE" position

and holdo

- Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" positionand
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure,

PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" SWITCH PULL OUT TO

CONTROL LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL "BRAKE"
POSITION _'_

IGNITION

MOTION
CONTROL
LEVER

HEIGHT

"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT PARKING
POSITION KNOB BRAKE

"DISENGAGED .... ENGAGED"

POSITION POSITION

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.

. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL iS DEPRESSED,,

ENGINE -
o Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE= Failure to movethrottle control to slow 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,,

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle
with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass,, To eliminate this possibility,

always stop enginewhen 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 CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Usechokecontrolwhenever youare starting a coldengine.
Do notuse to start a warm engine

° To engage choke control, pull knob out_ Slowly push

knobin to disengage°

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle_
= Operating engine atless than full throttlereduces the

battery charging rate.

• Full throttleoffersthe best mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 7)

The direction and speed of movement iscontrolledby the

motion control lever_

o Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position°

° Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal

- Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 7)

The cutting height iscontrolled by tuming the height adjust_
merit knob in desired direction.

= Turn knob clocl_wise (('_) to raise cutting height,

• Turn knob counterclockwise (F"_) to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/2"o
The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-

mate andmay vary depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being mowed°
° The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the coot season and to over 3 inches
during hot months. For healthier and better looking
lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

° For best cutting performance, grass over 6"ihches in

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

13

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8A)

Gauge wheels are properlyadjusted whenthey are slightly

offthe groundwhen moweris atthe desiredcuttingheight
in operatingposition.Gauge wheels then keep the deck in
proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain

conditions.

• Be sure tractor is on a flat Ievel surface_
o Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting

height.

° Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure

each gauge wheel bar,,

• Lower gauge wheels to ground,, Raise gauge wheels
slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pin° Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground°

o Replace retainer spring into clevis pin°

IMPORTANT; BE SURETO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS
IF YOU CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHTOFTHE MOWER

DECK.

RETAINER
SPRING

CLEVIS PIN

FIG. 8A

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)

Yourtractor isequipped with an operatorpresence sens-
ing switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

withtheengine runningandtheattachmentclutchengaged
willshut off the engine.

= Select desired height of cut.

. Lower mower withattachment lift control.
= Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

contro!.

° TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

I A ....CAu o.:00notdrlveupo,downI

hills with slopes greater than 15° and |

L ...... . ....... ........: .... !

o Choose the slowest speed before starting up ordown

hitts,,

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

slower position.

= if stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.

o Move motion control lever to neutral IN) position.,
IMPORTANT; THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL IN) POSITION WHEN THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.,

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

° Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting,
o Make all tums slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 6 and 9)

When pushingortowingyourtractor, be sure to disengage

transmissionby placingfreewheel control infreewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

oftractor.

° Raise attachment liftto highest position with attach-

ment liftcontrol.

• Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod°

• Push control rod in to disengage transmission and

reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on

back side of the bracket.

• Do not pushor tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

° To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure,,
NOTE: To protecthood from damage when transporting

yourtractor onatruck oratrailer, be sure hoodisclosed and
secured totractor. Use an appropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc,,)o

do not drive across any slope

CAU_ON: 0o not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

......... i IIIII IIII1' II ....

charge guard in place.

__"'_ R,H.

RUNNER

O,SC.ARGE

GUARD

FIG. 8B 14

FIG. 9

OPERATION

..................................................................... illl,

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10)

o The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, fromthe

factory, already filled with summer weight oilo

• Check engine oilwith tractor on level ground°
° Unthread and remove oilfill cap/dipstick;wipe oil off°

Reinsertthe dipstickintothe tube and rest oilfill cap on

thetube° Do notthreadthecap ontothetube. Remove

and read oil level° If necessary',add oiluntil "FULL"
mark on dipstickis reached° Do not overfill,

• For cold weather operation youshould change oil for
easier starting(See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Responsibilitiessection ofthis manual).

° To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual.

ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP/DIPST|CK

FIG. 10

ADD GASOLINE

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

gasolinewith a minimum of87 octane° (Use of leaded
gasolinewillincrease carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchasefuel in quantitiesthatcan be usedwithin30

days to assure fuel freshness,

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING,,

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

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

system of an engine while in storage_ To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and letit run until the fuel lines and carburetorare
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional tnformation. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

' Iq ii m q,l,,,llll,l,, I I

filler neck. Do notoverfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank
use gasoline near an open flame,

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine
has run out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move

fuel from the tank to the engine_

• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en-
gaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake°

° Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,.

° Move throttle control to fast position
° Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt,,

For a warm enginestart attempt the choke control may
not be needed,

Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting
procedures below.

° Insert keyinto ignitionand turn key clockwise to"START"

position and release key as soon as enginestarts. Do
not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec-

onds per minute° If the engine does not start after
several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few

minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull
the choke control out and retry_

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
° When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the enginebegins to run smoothly, if the engine starts
to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push the control in
slowly.

. The attachments and ground drive can now be used° If

the enginedoes not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke
as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)

° When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push

the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to
accept small changes in speed and toad, until the
choke control is fully ino If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few
seconds and then continue to .push the control in

slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period
from several seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature°

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis-
sion should be warmed up as follows:

° Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
° Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake
slowly return to operating position,,

° Allow one minute for transmission to warm up.

This can be done dudng the engine warm up
period.

° The attachments can be used during the engine warm-

up period after the transmission has been warmed up
and mayrequire thechoke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may
need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO
ADJUST CARBURETOR" inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

15

OPERATRON

PURGE TRANSMISSION

freewheel lever while t_l_eengine is r'un-

.........................ning,.................... .................._ .......... _..... .... I

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any
trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT
SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.
o Placetractorsafely on levelsurface withengineoffand

parking brake set,.

° Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT _ in
this section of manual).

- Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine. After the engine
is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal

. Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedurethree (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will beno movement of

drivewheels. The air isbeing removed from hydraulic drive

system.
° Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

° Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See "TOTRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).

° Sittingtn the tractor seat, startengine. Aftertheengine

is running, move throttle contro/to half (1/2) speed.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal°

o Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move
motion control lever to reverse position° After the

tractor moves a,pproximately five(5) feet return the
motion control tever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)
times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal
operation,.

cAUTiON: Never engage 9r disengage I

MOWING TIPS

° Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attached to tractor°

o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowin.g

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

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

guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside
the runner (See Fig° 8).

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

ming.

° Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the
tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniformcutting.

° When mowinglarge areas, startby turningtothe right

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

fences, driveways, etco After one ortwo rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until
finished (See Fig. 1t).

= If grass is extremelytall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relativelyhigh; the second tothe
desired height.

° Do not mow grass when it iswet Wet grass will plug

mower andleave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to
dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttlewhen mowingto
assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select-

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

• When operating attachments, select a ground speed
that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used,

FIG. 11

16

Check Brake Operation _/ _ I
Check Tire Press";e _ _#1

T

Check f0; Loose Fastener's ...... _ ................. _/7 ........ _P' ......

R Sho,pe_Rep,acoMowe,B,ades i '¢," ......." ' ".......

C Lubrication Chart ................. 1 _ _#'

T Check Battery LeveVRecharge _ ..................

0 Clean Battery and Terminals ...... _/ ............. _#_

R Check Transaxte Cooling _ .............

,Ad!u_tBladem,lt(_)Ter,sio° ..................... V'0............

Adjust Motion D_e Belt(s) Tension , , _=#'6
Check Engine 011Level if _#'

Chang;"Engin'e'"'O,.... _,_ V' ......

Clean Air Filter Vt_z

Clean Air Screen _1'2 =_=

or ..........i . ,, i[i,,,..........

I Replace Oil Biter (if equipped) _,2

NE _;_;,_;_gi,e€'0oii'n'_F_ns.................. v'_ ....

=Re;iacespar"Pl_g .... J _ ......

Replace Ai;FilterPape;' Ca'ltddge _#'2 ................. ....

Replace'Fuel Fiffer ............ I

1 - Change more often when operatingunder aheavy load or in highambient temperatures,

2 - Setvlce more o{tenwhen opera[leg ]n dirty ordusty condt!lans
3 - t! equipped with oll _{ter, change olt every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades mere often when mowing in sar_dysolt,

5- I! equippedwitha_usteblesystem..
6- Notrequiredi_equippedwithmaintenance-freebattery..
7- Tightenfrontaxlepivotboltto 35tt-tbs maximum..

Donotovertlghten

GENERAL RECOMMENDATaONS

The warrantyon thistractor does not cover itemsthat have

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

tractor as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor°
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

thismanual should be checked at least once each season.
= Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
andlast longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

. Check engine oil level,
o Check brake operation,

° Check tire pressure.

= Check for loosefasteners.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OiL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS° VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WiLL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARtNGS, IF YOU

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

LUBRICATION CHART

(_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

SPINDLE ZERK (_)

(_) FRONT WHEEL_

BEARING ZERK

(_ STEERING ---'-----'-'_

13_)SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(E) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE (_)

17

E)

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

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

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-
cals which can harm rubber.

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage,

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.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re-
place bent or damaged blades°

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An
unbalancedblade willcauseexcessive vibrationand even-

tual damage to mower and engine_

The bladecan be sharpened witha fileor on a grinding
wheel, Do not attemptto sharpen while on the mower°

° To checkblade balance,you will needa 5/8" diameter

steelbolt,pin,or acone balancer,, (When usinga cone

batancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

° Slide b_adeonto an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and holdthe bolt or pinparallel with the ground.
If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If eitherend of the blade moves downward,
sharpen the heavy end untilthe 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.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

° Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades°

° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing

blade.

= Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

° Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADEBOLTtSGRADE 8 HEATTREATEDo
NOTE: We donot recommend sharpening blade -butifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE ASSEMBLY'

FLAT _,= /

WAS

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

•A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE
IDENTIRED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 12

MANDREL

TRAILING
EDGE UP

FIG. 13

BATrERY

Your tractor has a batter;/charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotivecharger will extend itslifeo

- Keep batteryand terminals clean.

= Keep batter'), bolts tight.
o Keep small vent holes open.

° Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosionand 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 withplain water and dry.

° Clean terminalsand batterycable endswithwire brush

until bright.

° Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
= Reinstal_ batterY (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual)°

_ 18

CUSTOMER R

_;,,;,,....... 1,;....... :........ i iiH,, i, i,,

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

Do not attempt toclean fan or transmission while engineis
running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent
possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water

or steam to clean transaxle_
, Inspect cooling fan to besure fan blades are intact and

clean_

° Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials° To prevent damage to seals, do not use
compressed air or high pressure sprayer..

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factor.7and fluid mainte_

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should
the transaxte ever leak or require servicing, contact your
nearest authorized service centeddepartment,

V-BELTS

CheckV-belts for deteriorationand wear after 100 hours of
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable. Replace belts ifthey begin to slip from wear°

BILITIES

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 14 and I5)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.
All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.
. Oil will drain more freely when warm,

. Catch oil in a suitable container.
° Remove oitfill cap!dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oit,

• Remove drain plug.
. After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely

. Refill engine with oilthrough oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill For approximate capacity see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this

manual.

, Usegauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipstick is in, all the way for accurate reading.
Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick.

AIR SCREEN OIL DRAIN PLUG

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI service
classification SF, SG or SHo Select the oil's SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSFI'Y GRADES

....

_F ,, "2D'_ O° "' 30;"" 32 ° 40 = 60 ° BB' '" 10_;'"

°€ ._o. ._. ._o o_ lo" ,;o" 3_ ,'0o

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED'BEFORE N_ OLL CHANGE

FIG. 14

Change the oi!after every 50 hours of operation or at least
once ayear ifthe tractor is not usedfor 50 hours inone year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine
and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill

cap/dipsticksecurely each time you check the oil level.

ENGINE OIL

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 compressedair to remove dirtand stubborn dried gum

fibers.

19

CUSTOMER

' " :::: = : : :: .....;

CLEAN AIR INTAKF_-JCOOLING 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: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,
dirb] or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-
moved will cause engine damage due to overheating,.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty,air filter.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hoursof opera-
tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100
hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

, Loosen knob and remove cover..

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

° Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

= Squeeze it dr,] 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 paper cartridge or usepressurized

air, as this will damage the cartridge.
, Remove nut and cartridge plate.

= Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the

paper cartridge.

o Check rubber seal for damage and proper position

around stud. Replace if necessary.
o Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.
° Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening

knob.

CARTRIDGE

FOAM
PRE_;LEANER

CAR'[RIDGE
PLATE

\

RUBBER

SEAL

LITllES

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engineoilfilter every season or everyotheroil
change ifthe tractor is used more than 100 hours in one

year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replacecorroded muffler and spark arrester (if
equipped)as itcouldcreate a firehazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

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

occursfirst. Spark plugtype and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" onpage 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter should be replacedonceeach season° If fuel

fitter becomes clogged,obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,
replacement is required,

° With engine coot,

sections.
Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor_
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properlypositioned.
Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline°

CLAM| FUEL RLTER

CLEANING

= Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etCoof all foreign

matter.

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

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

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

remove filter and plug fuel line

CLAMP

FIG. 17

NUT

FIG. 16

20

$ERVmCEA ADJU

,, - ,....... .............. ,,,

CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS;

• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

o

= Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

o

Make sure the blades and all moving parts

o

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
plug.

have completely stopped.
and place wire where itcannot come in contact with

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

• Placeattachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position°

o Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting,

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

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

o Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deck.
° Raise attachment lift to its highest position_
° Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links.

o Slide mower forward and remove belt from electdc

clutch pulley°
o 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
DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section ofthis manual

FRONT
SUSPENSION

BRACKET,

BRACKET

SUSPENSION
ARMS ADJUSTMENT

CHASSIS

NUTS

LIFT

LINKS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower whiletractor is parked on level ground or
driveway. Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual),
Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not proper)y adjust
your mower°

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)
° Raise mower to its highest position°
° Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

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

°

If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one
side of mower onlyo

o

To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlink adjustment

nut on that side.

°

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that sider

NOTE: Each halfturn ofadjustment nutwill change mower
height about 3/16".

° Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM BOTTOM

OF CURL OF CURL

FIG. 19

ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
PULLEY

FRONT
SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY RETAINER

BAR SPRINGS

RETAINER

.FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

FIG. 18

21

SERVICE AND ADJUSTr IENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 20 and 21)-

IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BELEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, tF
THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BESURE TO ADJUSTBOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILLSTAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE,
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted sothe front isapproximately 1/8"to 1/2"
lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest
position°

Check adjustment on right side oftractor. 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, checkthat

both front links are equal in length_

° If linksare not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

° To !owerfrontofmowerhousing, loosen nut"G" on both

front links an equal numberof turns°

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

rear,tightennut"H"against trunniononboth front links°

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

trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut"G" on both

front linksan equal number of turns°

° When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" Dowerat 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

....... ..../,,jllllllll.............. ............ , ,,=1,,,.i , i,

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 L.H, mandrel cover and

remove cover.

° Roll belt over the top of L.Homandrel pulley.
= Remove beltfrom electric clutch pulley.
o Remove beltfrom idler pulleys.
= Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulatedaround mandrels and entire upper deck
surface.

o Checkprimarj idler arm and two idlers to see that they

rotate freely,

o Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idlerarm

and bolt in mower housing_

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 22) -

• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt
keepers at the idlersas shown°

o Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.
° Roll belt into upper groove of L,H, mandrel putley.

o Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers,

• Reassemble L,H_mandrel cover,

LH. SCREWS ELECTRIC
MANDREL SPRING CLUTCH

COVER IDLER PULLEY

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER

ARM

FIG. 20

BOTH FRONTLINKS SHOULDBEEQUALIN LENGTH

NUT"H"

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 21 22

MANDREL

MOWER
DRIVE BELT

BOLTIN
MOWER
HOUSING

BELT

KEEPER

FIG. 22

ERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surfacer Engage parking braker

. Remove mowerdrive 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 R_H.,mandrel cover and

remove cover° Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing.
° Carefully roll belt off RoH_mandrel pultey_
= Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idlerpulley,

and L.H. mandrel 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 inlower groove of Loll. mandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.
° Roll belt over R.Homandrel pulley, Make sure belt isin

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

stall RHo mandrel cover.
° Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER

AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this

manual).
° Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

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

L.H. MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT CENTER

MANDREL

MANDREL
COVER

SECONDARY

IDLER ARM

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at
full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

BRAKE PLATE

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

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

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

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must beadjusted°
° DepressclutchrDrake pedal and engage parking brake,
° Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod°

Ifdistance isother than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn

nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A",
Roadtest tractor for proper stopping distance asstated

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 centeddepartment.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NLTT"A"

JAM NUT

SWAY*BAR IDLER
BRACKET PULLEY

RG. 23

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
(See Fig. 24)

The electric clutchshould 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 to not engage, or, to not stop
as required,. Adjustments should bemade by your nearest

authorized service center/department,
. Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are

in "OFF" position.

° Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures .0t2" at all three slot

locations cut in side of brake plate.

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 25

23

RVDCEA

I_. ._ ,, .H IIIL"II , " 'I'IIMI' ,.......

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 26)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.
Forease of service there is abelt installation guide decal on

bottom of left footrest.
o Remove mower (See 'q'O REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual,.)

BELT REMOVAL-

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)o
° Remove belt from clutching and fan idlerpulleys°
o Loosen belt keeper above transaxle pulley.

, Remove belt from transaxle pulley.
° Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler pul-

ley.

° Pull belt out of allbelt keepers and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -
o Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and

front Voidler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt
keepers°

° Route belt on right side, coming from V-idler, towards

back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top
of transaxle pu|ley.

° Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley,

towards back of tractor and through loop in mldspan
belt keeper.

• Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan
idlerpulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers.

o Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley°
° Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

. Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on

proper side of all belt keepers.

, Reinstall mower.
IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

TRACTORV-BELT DRIVESCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LH. SIDE OFTRACTOR

CLUTCHING TRANSAXLE

BELT PULLEY
KEEPER

ENGINE
PULLEY

V_IDLER KEEP!

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 27)

The motioncontrolleverhas been preset at thefactory and

adjustment should not be necessary,.
If for any reason the motion control lever wil! not hold its

positionwhile at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the
friction pack located on the right side of chassis.

o Park tractor on level surface° Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to OFF" position and engage parking
brake.

° Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
° While holding locknut, loosen jam nut

= Tighten Iocknut 1/4 tum.
° While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion
control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above
adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if

necessary.

LOCKNUT

JAM NUT

FIG. 27

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before

operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

Operation section of this manual.

BE_

KEEPER BELT

ASVIEWED FROM BOTTOM

FIG. 26

TWISTS

BELT FAN

KEEPER ID_R

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Ifsteering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to fight)

when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

24

SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required forproper steering operation°
Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be
necessary° Ifparts in the front axle or steedng mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust

if necessary.
TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig°28) -

° Position front wheels straight ahead.
o 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. 28 and 29) -
. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

° Adjust tie rod until dimension"A" is1/8" to 1/4"less than

dimension "B°,,

= Tighten jam nuts securely.

FIG. 28

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

JAM

TIE ROD

FIG. 29

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is notadjustable onyour tractoro If
damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment

WAS1

RETAINING
RING

AXLE
COVER

FIG. 30

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.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 31)

:: i ,_,'_ : .......... ,. ,,,,,,,,i.....

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ateexplosive gases. Keepsparks, fiame
and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.

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

starting, foltow 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 good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.

- RED cable last from both batteries°

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig, 30) -

° Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover,retaining ringandwashersto allow

wheel removal.

° Repair tire and reassemble.

- Replace washers and snap retaining ringsecurely 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 tightenhub

bolts securely.

25

"POSITIVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE" (_)

LH° PANEL l_ /

FIG. 31

ERVmCEA

A USTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood_

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

o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back intothe hole in the backside of the grill,

° Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poody, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
, Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 32)

- While bottlingspdng bushing withwrench, loosen jam

nut°

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and
reduce lift effortfor heavier attachments

o Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwisefor lighter at-

tachments.

° Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.
IMPORTANT; DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
AS A MOWER° ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOTOVERPOWER SPRING.

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

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 33)

. Raise hood.
= Unsnap headlight wire connector,,

° Stand infront oftractor. Grasp hood atsides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

o To replace, reverse above procedures.

HEADLIGHT

WiRE

CONNECTOR

HOOD

FIG. 33

ENGINE

ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING
BOLT

¢ ATTACHMENT

JAM NUT LIFT SPRING

FIG. 32

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 34)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustmentshould not be necessary. Check adjustment as

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

= With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast position°

° Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If

it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw

securely,

26

SE VMCEAND AD, USTMENTS

IDLE FUEL
ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED
NEEDLE

THROTTLE
CONTROL

CABLE

3HOKE
CONTROL
CABLE

STOP
SCREW P

SCREW

FIG. 34

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
(See Figs. 34 and 35)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary_ check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable,, If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:
= With engine not running, move choke 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.

FULLCHOKE

CLOSED FOR_

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 34)

The carburetorhasbeen present at thefactory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minoradjustment
may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetordoes need

adjustment,proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in (c_ockwise)
decreases the supply of fuel to the enginegiving a leaner

fuel/air mixture° Turning the adjusting needles out (coun-

terclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine
giving a richer fuel/air mixture,

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

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT°

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

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

control cable is adjusted proper!y (see "TO ADJLIST
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

• With engine off turn idle fuel 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 shifVmotion
control lever in neutral (N) position.

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

adjusted,,

o L_,lespeed,se,_inq - With throttle controllever in slow

position, engine should idle at 'i200 RPMo If engine

Idlestoo slow orfast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in

or out until correct idle is attained.

. Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle control lever in

slowposition, turn idie fuel adjusting needfe in (clock-
wise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out

(counterctocl_wise) approximately 3/4turn to obtain the

best low speed performance.

° Recheck idle speed_ Readjust if necessary,
ACCELERAt"ION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position.If
engine hesitates or dies, tum 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 result.

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

ENGINE SPEED, OVERSPEEDtNGTHE ENGINE ABOVE
THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

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

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS°

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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

_ore.

_, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

A JL gasoline in the tank inside a building |

where fumes may reach an open flame I
or spark,. Allow the engine to cool i

before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage,, When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc,. Store in a
clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" inthe Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual)°

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

section of this manual).

o

Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities
section of this manual.

o

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

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

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

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage°

o After a periodof time in storage, battery may require

recharging°

° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

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

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the 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: tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

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

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

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

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

° Drain the fuel tank,

o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

° Never useengine orcarburetor cleaner products inthe

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

. Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in
minimizingthe formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Atways follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizertoallowthe stabilizer to reach thecarburetor. Do
not drain thegas tank and carburetor ifusing fuet stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (withengine warm) and replace withclean engine

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

CYLINDERS

° Remove spark ptug(s)_

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into
cytinder(s) o

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

to distribute oil.

° Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

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

Rust and/or dirt inyour gasoline willcause problems.

° ff possible, storeyour tractor indoors and cover it to

give protectionfrom dust and dirt.

° Cover yourtractorwitha suitable protectivecover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannotbreathewhichallowscondensation to form and
willcause yourtractorto rust°

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

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

1.. Out of fuel

2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded,,
4, Bad spark plug

5. Dirty air filter,
6,, Dirty rue! filter..

7. Water in fuel

8, Loose or damaged wiring,
9 Carburetor out of adjustment.

10o Engine vatves out of adjustment,

1, Dirty air filter.

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

4_ Dirty fuel filtsro

5. Stale or dirty fuel

6. Loose or damaged wiring.,
7, Carburetor out of adjustment,

8o Engine valves out ofadjustment

1_ Clutch!brake pedal not depressed,.

2o Attachment clutchis engaged,
3, Weak or dead battery..

4o Blown fuse,

5- Corroded battery terminals,
6, Loose or damaged wiring_

7., Faulty ignitionswitch.
8, Faulty solanaid or starter.,

9. Faulty operator presence swttch(es)_

1, Fiil fuel tank,

2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section_
3, Watt several minutes before attempting to start
4_ Replace spark plug,
5 Clear_repface air filter.

6_ Replace fuel filter,,
7, Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank wffh fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter,

81 Check alewiring.
9 Sea"To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section,,

10o Contact an authorized service center/department,

11 Clean/repIace air filter,
2, Replace spark plug,,
3 Recharge or replace battery,

4, Reptace fuel fittero

5o Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section,

8. Contact an authorized service cantertdepartment_

1., Depress clutch/brake pedal

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

3. Recharge or replace battery,

41, Repiace fuse,,

5, Clean battery terminals,,

6, Check all wiring,

7_ ChecWreptace ignition switch

8, Chec_'Jreplace solenoid or starter

9. Contact an authorized service center/departmanL

Engine ofleks but wltt not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

1. Weak or dead battery..

2, Corroded battery terminals.

3, Loose or damaged wiring°

4. Faulty' sotenaidor starter_

1_ Cutting toomuch grass/too fast,
2_ Throttle in =CHOKE" position,

3. Build.up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
4,, Dirty air filter,
5,, Low oil leveVdirty oil

6,, Faulty spark plug,,

7, Dtrb/fuel filtar.
84 Stale or dirtyfuel,

9, Water in fuel

10. Spark plugwire loose,

11. Dirty engine air scraer'Jfins_
12o Dtrt/lctogged muffler.
13, Loose or damaged wtdng,
14_ Carburetor out of adjustment.

15,, Engine valves out of adjustment,

1. Worn, bent or loose bladeo

2,, Bent blade mandrel

3. Loosetdamaged part(s),,

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t. Recharge or replace battery,,

2. Clean battery termlnals,,

3. Check aiI wiring,,

4_ ChacWreplace solenoid or starter,

1. Set in "Higher Cut" positiorv'reduce speed,,

2_ Adjust throtUe control,

3. Clean underside of mower housing,,

4o Clean]replace air fllter_

5, Check eli leve_changa oil

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug,,

71. Replace fuel filter,
8, Drain fuel tank and refill wLthfresh gasoline,

9_ Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter,

10_ Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
11_ Clean engine air screerdftnso

12., Cleardraplace muffler,
13_ Check aii wiring°
14o See "To Adjust Carbureto¢' in Service Adjustments

section.

15, Contact an authorized service centertdeparlmant,,

1,, Repiace blade., Tighten blade bolt.

2, Replace blade mandrel

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

OOTaNG POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch
engaged

Poor cut- uneven

Mower blades will not
rotate

Poor grass discharge

,i,,r ,i i ,i I,Llll i

Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)

, ,i ,,,',"H,, II

Battery wttl not charge

1,, Fault'yoperator-safetyprL=sbnce controlsystem,

1.. Worn, bent or loose blade,

2o Mower deck not level,

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

4. Bent blade mandrel.,
5, Clogged mower deck vent holes from bu]Idup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1., Obstruction in crutch mechanism.
2_ Worn/damaged mower ddve belt.

3 Frozen idlerpulley°

4. Frozen blade mandrel

1., Engine speed too slow.
2, Travel speed too fasL

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 ddva belt worn.,
9 Blades Improperly installed_

10. Improper blades used.

1t. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.,

ill i,l,, i,r, i, , ,lllll,lllll,i ii,,

1, Switch is"OFF".

2, Bulb(s) burned out,

3. Faulty light switch.

4., Loose or damaged widng

5. Blown fuse.

1, Bad battery ceil(s)o

2,, Poor cable connections,,

3_ Faulty regulator (if so equipped)_

4. Fautty alternator,,

CORRECTION

............. i , i, "ii ............... i1,1,1,

1,1 Check wiring, switches and conne_onso if not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department,

1.. Replace blade, Tighten blade boll

2. Level mower deck.,

3. Clean underside of mower housing

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

1_ Remove obstruction,,

2. Replace mower drive belt,

3. Replace idler pulieyo

4. Replace blade mandrel

1. Place throtlle control in "FAST" position.

2_ Shift to slower speed,

3, Allow grass to dry before mowing°

4, Level mower deck.
& Check tires for proper air pressure_
6 Replacetsharpen blade_ Tighten blade bolt.

7,, Clean underside of mower housing.
8, Replace mower drive belt,

9,, Reinstall blades sharp edge down,
10,, Replace with blades listed in this manual
11,. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Io Turn swltch"ON",,

2, Replace bulb(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4, Check wiring and connections.
5,, Reptace fuse.

1. Replace battery,,

2, Checldclean aJlconnections.
3, Reptace regulator_

4. Replace alternator,,

Loss of drive

......... ii

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

_1/ I II IIIII I I I II

1., Freewheel contro! in "disengaged" postl_on.
2,, Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken,,

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment
or servictng_

I , i iiii1,, ills i ii ,,,,i

1, Engine throttle control not set at =SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

3O

I, Race freewheel control In "engaged" position
2, Replace motion drive belt

3. Purge transmission,,

i HI I1' ' II]_

"t,, Move throttlecentre! to "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stoppfng engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

i NOTE

IGNITION SWITCH

O_ G+M+L .NONE

RU_GHT B+L I 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

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 . BATTERY

(PURPLEWIRE,\ / SHORTING M" FOR ENGINE _..____ ..f'--CHARGING

REDWIRE) {_ (_41TE WIRE) SHORTING _ _ (RED WIRE)

CARBURETORI1_11

SOLENOID Itr"_=!l OILSENTRY II_ _ 11SWITCHED

(REDWIRE, _._ic_c_c_c_c_c_c__OIL SENTRY OPTION ..li -_-'- _-_ +12V

BLUEWIRE) _ (GREENWIRE) {YELLOWWIRE LL.....--U (BLUEWIRE)

RELAY HEADLIGHTS

PTO SWITCH

POSmON CIRCUIT .............

OFF .... C+GI B+H .....

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

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REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

IGNITION SWITCH

NON-REMOVABLE

A
W

CONNECTIONS

IIL __

TO LIGHTPKG.)

GFC

DA

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

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 Wet BTR 1/4-20 x 7°5 Zinc
11 150109 Hold down Battery Front Mount
12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Wet Battery

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In
19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4
20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

21 136850 Harness Socket Light W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light
24 4014J Cable Battery 4 Ga. 22" Red
25 146686 Cable Battery Red 4 Ga. w116Wire

26 108824X Fuse
28 157899 Cable Battery 4 Gauge 3/8 Term

29 160784 Switch, Plunger Normal Op Olive
30 140301 Switch, Ign
31 124211X Nut, Ignition Switch

32 141226 Cover Switch Key
33 109310X Key
40 t60732 Harness Ign.

41 17720408 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2
42 13!563 Cover, Terminal Red

43 145673 Solenoid
45 122822X Ammeter
46 110940X Meter, Hour

47 17011008 Screw
50 154963 Switch, PTO

5t 140405 Ring Retainer PTO
81 109748X Relay Asm.

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.So inches

1 inch = 25A mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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

1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 42 STD533710

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 43 136939

3 136671X558 Panel Asm., Side LH 44 136940

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 45 154913
5 145203 Dash, Plastic Black 47 17490608

6 157882 Dash Asm., Lower 48 157105
7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 49 157107

8 145166 Support, Battery 50 152728
9 108067X Nut, Pal 52 STD541431

'10 '19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1_1/4 x 16 Gao 56 154914

tl 137270 Rivet, Ratchet Male 57 73640400
12 137269 Washer, Nylon 58 137113

13 13727t Rivet, Ratchet Female 59 74180412
'14 136673X558 Hood Asm., Pnt 60 17490620

15 136374 Lens, BarClear 63 19131614
t6 121794X Cover, Access 64 144283

17 17490612 Screw, Thdro! 3/8-16 x 3/4 68 17490508
'I8 136373>(428 Grille 70 137159
19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 84 142992

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I 86 74760716
2t STD541437 Nut, Crown!ock 3/8_16 Unc 90 STD551237
22 136670X558 Panel Asmo, Side RH 91 156586
23 17490616 ScrewThdro] 3/8_!6 x I Ty-Tt 92 156282X011

24 '145243)(558 Footrest, RH 94 100207K
28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 95 105531X
29 145349 Bracket, Support Dash 98 140503

30 't45052 Saddle, Hydro '1995 99 140871
31 '161419 Bracket Supt 1-Pc VGT Steering 100 I24236X

32 1413'15 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Lh '10I '17490628

33 141314 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 102 STD624003
34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 103 142273

35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Gao. 106 138776
36 74780512 Bolt, FinHex 5/16-18x3/4 120 19131616
37 140002X558 Fender, Pnt. 130 '17521312

38 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. °- 8022J
39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front
40 156tlt Bracket, SupportAxle/Engine

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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 Asmo, Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18
Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh
Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

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

Screw Thdro] 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Washer 13/32 x 1 x '14 Ga,
Washer, Serrated Disc 13/32 x 1

Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 't
Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Plate, Silkscreen Dash

Clip,FuelLine

Push Nut,Nylon

Bracket SkidChassis

Rod By Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

Retainer, Spring

Lock, By Pass

Bolt 5/16-18 Type TT

Washer 13/32 x 1 x !6 Ga.

Screw Sltd Hex Hd W/Pln Washer

Plug, Hole

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

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REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914

KEY PART

NO. NO.

2 7070E

3 7563R
5 STD541437
6 STD561210

7 140507
9 14008O

15 ST0551037
17 140921

20 73940800

22 156103

23 130564
28 STD541237

29 140494
30 19131616

33 12000053
34 124236X

3-5 137648
36 149412

37 121749X
38 150035

39 74321016

40 5304J
41 73661000

42 8883R
46 145170

47 138228

48 7211O612
50 131494

51 ST054t437
52 139123

53 207J

54 156563
55 105706X

56 140218
58 74760724
61 140488

64 154752
65 67609

66 140296
67 19131312

68 5!42H
69 123800X
70 151146

71 151179

DESCRIPTION

Key 1/4 x 2°5
Washer ThrustAxle Harden

Nut Crownlock 3/6-16
Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

Wheel Hub Asmo

Bolt Hub

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

Spring Rod Brake
Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20
Shift Arm Asm
Knob

Nut
Brake Rod

Washer 13/32 x t x !6 Ca.
Ring E

Cap Parking Brake
Rod Parking Brake

Spring Drive Ground
Washer 25/32 x !-1/4 x '16Gauge

Nyliner

Screw Fin #t 0-24 x 1
Actuator Interlock Switch

Nut Toplock #10-24 Unc
Cover Pedal

Retainer Spring

Clutch Rod

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 'I-112Gr 5
Pulley Idler Flat

Nut Crownlock 318-16 UNC
Pulley idler Grooved

Washer Hardened

Arm Asm Idler Clutch
Bearing, Idler

V-Belt
Bolt Fin Hex 71t6-14 x 1-1/2

Pulley input
Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch
Bolt Shoulder

Washer Hardened
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga

Pin Roll
Washer

Console Hydro Fender
Plate Console Shift

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

72 STD541431
73 74780548

74 142432
76 140481

77 74760716
78 19111212
79 72'110505

80 t40484
81 17490612
82 150586

83 140479
84 140490
85 17541020

86 140462
87 140491

88 140492
89 73680700
90 140489

91 '17490644

92 74760520

93 140502
94 133835

96 !41103

98 141004

99 17490624
100 126881X
101 156106

104 140480
105 17580408
106 142918

107 154739
108 142917

109 140929

111 156240

112 156104

113 732207OO
115 123405X

116 73900500
117 73900600

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

1 inch= 25.4 mm

Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert
Bolt Fin Hex 5fl 6-18 x 3

Screw Hex Wsh., HFLo 1/4-1t2
Bracket Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/1644 x t
Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8
Bracket Torque RH
Screw Thdrol 3f8-16 x 314

Bracket Mount Torque/Fan
Strap Torque Mid

Spacer
Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pulley Idler
Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper Belt
Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 x 2-3/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1,25
Link Shift Asm

Fastner Christmas Tree
Washer Nickel Plated

Bracket Shift
Screw Thdroi 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Washer Compression
Washer Bellville

Bracket Idler
Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring
Line Fuel

Cap Vent Hose
Spring Return Brake .

Spacer Shift Lever Vgth
Washer Nylon High Temp

Nut HexASF 7/16-14 UNC
Keeper Belt T/A Gnd, Dr.

Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18
Nut Lock Flange 3!8-16 UNC
Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro

Gear 218-3010

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KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848
6 6266H
7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044
!1 136518
t2 73901000

13 121749X
t4 STD551137
15 STD541537

16 145103
17 137347

18 137155
19 156011

20 145182
21 100711L
22 155105

23 152927
24 19133808

25 STD523710
26 126805X
27 3366R

28 17490612
29 104239X
30 120O0034

31 138136
32 19111610
33 STD551131

34 STD523107
35 138059
36 137156

37 73360600
38 109850X
39 73700600

40 t09851X
41 155246

42 17490508

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

1 inch= 25..4mm

Wheel, Steering
Axle Asm., Front

Fitting, Grease
SpindleAsm, LH

Spindle Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Klip #T5304-75
Cap, Spindle
Bott, Fin Hex 5/8-'11 x 2-3/4

Spacer BrgoAxle Front
Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-1t Uric

Washer 25/32 x ld/4 x 16 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF
Shaft Asm., Steering

Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inco
Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, BailJoint Solid Vgt
Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Column, Steering
Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. Blk
Screw, TT #10-32.5.3/8_ Flange
Washer 13/32 x 2-318x 8 Ga.

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

Cap, Whee! 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 5/16

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

Tie Rod
Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asmo Ball RH Thread
Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asmo Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x l/2Tyt

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ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258914

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Engine (See Breakdown)
Kohler Model CV22-PS67529

2 '161062
5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X
9 150828

10 105432X

11 '140923
12 143996

'15 151346

16 t09227×

17 106082X

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 1749O636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 1004O700
43 150280

45 128861
47 '142040
48 19132007

50 161862

51 161230

53 16'1829

54 19131414

55 13280336

64 1749O612

65 191316'14

Muffler Side 1-1/8" 98
Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - '18NPT

Muffler Assembly Guard
Pulley V-Idler

Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 96
Bushing
Clutch Electdc

Pulley Engine
Tank Fuel Rear 3,50 YT/GT

Pad Spacer

Pad Spacer

Cap Asrn Fuel W/Gauge
Plug Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)
Control Throttle
Screw HexThd Cut I/4 - 20 X 5/8

Controt Choke
Washer 13/32 X 1 - 5/8 X 16 Ga

Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing
Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3t8-16 Unc

Clamp Hose

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc 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 1/4_20 Starter Nut

Spacer Engine CV22 Round Pm

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.

Duct Air intake GT CV Twin

Manifold Pipe VGT CV 1-1/8"

Rod SupportHood Duct CV Twin

Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Gao

Nipple Pipe 4-1/2

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

Was_r 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga,

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in UoS,inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY
NO.

1

2

3
4

5
6

7
8

10

12
13

PART
NO.

140124
140551

140675
127018X

145006

STD541437

t24181X
150176

155925
12t246X

121248X

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/Sem

Pan, Seat
Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412
15 121249X
16 123740X

t7 123976X
18 19171912

19 120068X

20 124238X
21 153236

22 STD541431

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U°S. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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

42

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

39

40

42 43

42

38

12

35 17

34

29

4

12-. 24

72

2

25 26

12

KEY
NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6
7

8
9

10
11

12
13

14
15

16
t7

18
t9

20

21

22

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

12t006X
154389

121002X
12000022

19292016

74780624

125631X
122365X

122364X

2876H

146704

STD624008

139868
140302
STD541437

674A247
STD541237

143363

STD551037

5328J

STD523710

127218

Rod Asm., Lever
Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt

Lever Asmo, Lift Rh
E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 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, Pvt. Lift Spherical
Nut, CrownIock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Asmo, Assist Lift
Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Bracket, Spring Assist
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Link, Front

12

22

43

19 18

20

KEY PART
NO. NO.

23 STD624008
24 73350800

25 130171
26 7380080O

29 15O233
30 110807X
31 19131016

32 137150
33 76O20308

34 137167
35 138057
38 155097
39 123935X

40 17490512
41 73540600

42 19112410
43 123934X

70 154212
72 110452X

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U,,Soinches

1 inch = 25_4mm

15

DESCRIPTION

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

Trunnion
Nut, Lock W/VVsh 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 112
Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Uric
Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Plug, Hole
Screw Thdrol 5/16-.18 x 3/4
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Gao

Scale, Indicator Height
Nut, Hex, Flange, Lock

Nut Push Phos & Oil

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MOWER DECK

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45

44

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44

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MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156990
2 STD541431

5 138457
6 STD624008

7 130832
8 850857

9 STD551t37

10 t40296
11 137380

12 129895
t3 137553

14 137152
15 110485X

t6 140329
17 106735X
18 19111016

t9 105304X

2O 123713X
21 137607

22 110452X
23 110509X

26 7211O606
27 STD551037

28 132823
30 157722
31 137266

32 153535
33 129963

34 72140610
35 72ti0616
36 72110608

37 137166
38 156O85

39 131494
40 136572

42 STD533107

43 136460
44 122052X

45 STD541437

DESCRIPTION

Mower Deck Weldment

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18
Bracket Asmo,Sway Bar

Retainer, Spring

Arm Suspension, Rear

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

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

Blade (3 Required)
Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel)

Shaft Asm., W/Lower B_g (includes

Key No. 12)
Housing, Mandrel 44" Vent

Bearing, Ball Mandrel
Stripper, Mower Round

Rod, Hinge

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

Spring, Torsion Deflector
Bracket, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector Mower

Bolt Cam Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Spacer, Spring Stop tdler
Screw Rolling Washer Head
Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16

Pulley, Mandrel
Washer, Spacer Mower Vented
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-t6 x 2
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I Gr, 5

Stiffener, Arm Idler
Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Fiat
Pulley, Driven

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Uric x 3/4
Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

46 74760628
47 1372O0
48 137729

49 136574
50 137272
51 137273

52 139245
53 137789

54 139573
55 144959

56 138667

58 133957
59 137644
62 133943

63 72110612

64 19121414
65 151831

66 156009
67 73930600

99 72110614

102 153390
103 155986X505

104 156941
105 156852

106 156853

t07 156854

108 156856

109 720105O5
110 73980500

112 19171216
113 721105O4

-- 158325

-- 143651

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

1 inch= 25A mm

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4
Cover, Mandrel RH

Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8
Cover, Mandrel LH
Arm, Idler Primary
Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, idler
V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary
Spring, Primary
Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer Hardened
Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-t/2

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga

Pulley, Flat, Idler5
Keeper, Belt, Idler

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3f4 Gr_5

Felt Washer
Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel

Pin Head Pivot
Bracket Pnt Ga. Wheel Asm R. RH

5O
Bracket Pnt Ga. Wheel Asm RoLH
5O

Bracket Pnt Ga. Wheel Asm F. RH
50

Bracket Pnt Ga. Wheel Asm FoLH

50

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Bik.

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 BIk.

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2
Mower Service

Mandrel Asm. (Includes Key Nos.
8-10, 12-15, 3t, 33)

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010

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

1 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767
2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 73 142904

7 153765 Oil Seal ,984 x 1.5 x .25 74 142905
16 t42876 Brake Shaft Assembly 76 142907
20 142877 Axle Mounting Horn Assembly 77 142908

21 142878 Washer 1.0 x 1.63 x .08 78 142909
22 142879 Washer 1_0x 2.06 x ,09 79 153768

33 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 81 t42910
35 142880 Brake Arm 82 142911

36 442882 Puck Plate 89 142912
37 142883 Brake Puck 91 153769
38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x 7/16 x ,060 95 142914

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 96 153770
40 142886 Cotter Pin 103 142916
41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 104 142917

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 106 142918
43 142889 Spacer 108 142919

45 142890 Brake Disc 109 142920
46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20x1_1/2 110 142921

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20xl 111 150820
49 153766 Differential Assembly t t2 150823

63 142894 Dowel Pin 113 150821
64 150818 Reduction Gear, 117 150822

65 142897 Final Drive Pinion Assembly 124 150825
67 142898 Jackshaft 129 153771

68 142899 O-Ring
69 142900 Washer 518X t-5/32

70 14290'I Washer 7/8 X 1-1/2
71 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3.5

14 Teeth to 38 Teeth 123 150824

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

Locknut, Hex 5/16-18
Bolt, Hex 5/16,-18 x 1-1/2

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1
Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm
Oi) Seal ,625 x 1.0 x .25

Grease (10 oz, TiJbe)
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
Bolt 5/16-18 x4-1/2

Filter, Spin On

Pump, BDU_10L-122

Plug, Straight Thread
60° 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fitting
Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

Control Arm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 1/2"

Fitting, 1t2" Beaded 90° 7/8 SAE

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 60° 9/16

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90° 9/t6

O Ring

Pinch Clamp
Spring, Long

47

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914

HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

25

17

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 144569

2 122716X

3 122745X
4 122715X

5 !22700X
6 122699X

8 122767X

12 122717X
13 122748X

14 t22749X
15 144571
17 122770X

19 I53801

21 122722X

22 144573
23 142978

44

53

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump
Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball
Spacer

Seal, Lip

Ring, Retaining
Bearing, Cradle

Seal, Dp
Arm, TnJnmon

Guide, Slot

Housing Kit, Transmission
Bearing, Thrust, Ball

Center Section Kit
Seal, Lip
Shaft, Motor

Washer, BIock Thrust

KEY

NO,

25
32

37
38

42
43
44

47
53

60
62

63

64

67

PART
NO.

127148X
142938

122786X
122718X

144578

144578

144579
t22752X

127153X
142977
144581

144582

144583

144584

153769

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Vadable
Block Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section
Check Valve Kit

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit
Block Spring

O-Ring
Charge Pump Kit

erotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap
Pump Assembly, Complete

48

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DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

24 18 6 3 715 15 7 4 13

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 156835
2 24-113-29
3 160298

4 160299

5 140837
6 133644

7 138048

9 142342
10 156439
11 4900J

12 146790
13 146711

'14 160397
15 142241

'13

DESCRIPTION

Decal
Decal

Decal
Decal

Decal
Decal
Decal

Decal
Decal
Decal

Decal
Decal

Decal
Decal

11

14

Operating Instruction

Decal HP Engine
Hood, Craftsman, RH

Hood, Craftsman, LH
Brake Parking Saddte

Maintenance
Side Panel

Control Movement

Danger
Clutch/Brake
V-Belt Ddve Schematic

Chassis, Hydro 50"

V-Belt Schematic

Panel Side

2O

KEY PART

NO. NO.

16 1467O9
17 149516

18 146710
19 138047

2O 151448
22 150333
23 106202X

24 149918

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157199

163356
163357

24

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DESCRIPTION

Decal, Fender
Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn EngoAcme
Decal, Insert Strg
Decal, Battery

Decal, Gri/te
Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs

Reflector, Taillight
Decal, Fender Hyd/Auto Gold Srs
Decal, Handle LFT Hieght Adj. (Lift

Handle)
Pad Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)
Manual, Owner's (Span)

10

16

WHEELS & TIRES

2 3

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

4

10

5

9

8

2 65139
3 148736X427

4 8134H
5 148741

6 278H
7 9040H

8 t04757X
9 151607

10 7154,.t

11 148738X427

12 6856M

-_ '144334

NOTE:

49

All component dimensions given inUoSoinches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Cap, Valve, Tire
Stem, Valve

Rim Assembly, Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)
Tire, Front

Fitting, Grease
Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Cap Hub Axle BLK t .50 x i mOO
Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear

Rim Assembly, Rear

Fitting Grease
Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

REPAURPARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529

CYLINDER HEADNALVFJBREATHER

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

24-318-t 1

I
2

24-755-76

3

25-313-02

4

24-033-03
24-041-23

5

24-096-15

6

M-0645020

7

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

t5 24-016-0!

24_016-02

16 24-017-01

24-017-02

17 244032-05
18 24-294-06

19 24-326-13
20 t2-351-01

21 24-411-05

22 24-041-08

23 24-318-t2
24 24-755-66

25 25-186-01

26 24_599-01

27 M-0640034

28 24-755-74

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

(includes Key #3, 29 thru 30) 3
Grommet, Rubber

Kit, Breather Cover with Gasket 4

GlnCludesKey Numbers 5 and 6) 5

asket, Breather 6
Cover, Breather
Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1o0x 20
(4) 7

Plug, Hex Head, Allen head
1/8 N.Pipe

Clamp, Hose (2) 8
Hose, Breather 9
Kit, Retainer (4)

Cap, Valve Spring (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) 10

Gasket, Cylinder Head (2) 11

Head Assembly, #2 Cylinder 12
Kit, Valve Train 13

(Includes Key Numbers 2t, 25-26) 14

Arm, Rocker (4) 15

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

, Valve Cover, Plain 18
(Includes Key Numbers 29 thru 30) 19
O-Ring 20

Screw, Shoulder (4) 21
Screw Hex Flange M10 x 1.5 x 90 22
(8) 23

Strap, Lifting
Kit, Breather Separator 24
(Includes Key Numbers 34 thru 38) 25

Spacer 26
Bracket, Breather Separator 27

Grommet, Rubber
Strap, Breather Separator

Screw Hex Flange
M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2)

CRANKCASE

24-782-05

24-294-03
24-067-05

24-067-06

12-380-03

52-139-09
24-874-01
24_874-02

24-874-03
24-108-01

24-108-02

247108-03

24-018-01

12-422-10
12-422_09

12-422-13

12-422_07

12-422-08
12-422-11

12-422-12

24-010-03

24-144-0t

M0631005
12_032-01

X-25-102

12-380-04
M-0545010

24-018-04
24-402-05
24-032-01

12-153-0t
12_123-04

24-126-19

M-0545016

12_153-02

24_038-04
24-755-46

12-153*03

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches

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
sASRequired)

him, Camshaft, Black
(As Required)
Shim, Camshaft, White

(As Required)
Shim, Camshaft, Blue
(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Green
(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Grey
(As Required)

Camshaft
Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 6mm
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, Oil Fill

Bracket, Oil Fill Tube
Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 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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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL
KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 24-162-17 Screen, Grass

2 M-0403025 Screw, Hex, Cap

3 X-25-92 Washer, Pfain 3/'I6 (4)
4 24-112-04 Spacer, Fan (4)

5 24-157-03 Fan
6 M-0639016 Screw Hex, Flange M6 x 1o0x 16

M4 x 0.7 x 25 (4)

(4)

7 12-112-01 Spacer, Fan (4)
8 24-025-05 Flywheel Assembly

9 X-42-15 Key

•10 25-403-03 Rectifier-Regulator
11 24.o086-18 Screw, Phillips (2) Hd. 11-16 x 7/8

12 236602 Connector, Rectifier-Regulator,
"t3 12-132-02 Spark Plug (2)

t4 48_154-02 Clip, Cable
15 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8

16 12-086-14 Screw, Hex, Flange
17 24_085-01 Stator, 15 Amp

18 M-0546025 Screw, Hex, Cap

19 X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1!4 12/

20 X-25-92 Washer, Plain 3/8
21 47-154-0"1 Clip, Cable

22 24-584-01 Module, Ignition (2)
23 M-0545020 Screw, Hex, Socket Hd.

3 Contact

M10x1.5x46

M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2)

M5x0,6 x 25 (4)

24 M-0448010 Screw, Hex Flange

25 24-584-05 Module, Speed Advance

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24-176_27 Harness, Wire

- - 25-518-28 Lead, Black (4", 18 Gauge,
. _ 24-113-18 Decal, Grass Screen

- - 24-063-27 Baffle, Heat Shield

- - 24-468-t2 Washer, Graphite 5mm (4)

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES
KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-027-2D
2 M-0545016

M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2)

InsulatedGrip Barrel Eyelets)

Housing, Blower
Screw, He× Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16

(3)

M-0645016

Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1o0x 16

(4)

4

24-314-05

5

24-146-02

M-0545020

6

Guard, Flywheel

P_ate,Backing, # 2 Side
Screw, Hex FlangeM5 x 0,8 x20

(2)

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M-0551016

8

24-O63-2O

9

24-063-14

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0,8 x 16
Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 2 Side

Baffle, Valley, # 2 Side

10 M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10

(2)

11 24-063-23 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side
'12 M-05450t6 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0°8 x 16

13 24-063-30 B_ffle, Cvtinder Barrel, # 1 Side
14 M-0645016 Screw, Flex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 16

15

24-146-08 Plate, BacKing, # 1 Side

16

24-100-02 Nut, Plastic (2)

17

24-'112-12 Spacer

18

24-126-44 Bracket, Breather Separator

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24-445-02 Strap, Breather

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24-086-27 Screw, Hex Caps 8-18 x 1/2 (2)

NOT

ILLUSTRATED

24-100-01 Nut, Plastic (3)

- - 24-100-02 Nut, Plastic (2)

- - 25-139-16 Plug, Button 9/16

- - 24-t!3-29 Decal, Horsepower

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 24-743-05

2 24-755-91

3 25-341-02

4 24-096_24

5 12-100-01

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
16 24-326-14

17 24-109-06
18 24-041-13

19 24-094-04
20 24-041-14

21 24_164_06
22 24-041-01

23 M-0651055

NOT

ILLUSTRATED

'12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

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

1 inch = 25A mm

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(included with Blower Housing)
(Included with Blower Housing)
(Included with Blower Housing)

DESCRIPTION

Kit, Air Cleaner Cover (includes
Key Numbers 2-4, 10-t 1)

Kit, Knob wlGasket (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 Spitback

Gasket, Fuel Spitback Cup
Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base
Manifold, Intake

Gasket, Intake Manifold (2)
Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x 55 (4)

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529

STARTING SYSTEM
KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON NO. NO.

1 M-0839070

2 M-0839080
3 24-096-05

4 25-098-03
5 12-468-01

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 PAt-_LUBRICATION
KEY PART

NO. NO.

24-t 99-07
3 X-75-32
4 24-'136-01

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

7 24-086-17
B 24-086-16

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
16 M-063t005

I7 24_393-08
18 24-123-05

19 25-162-07

Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1o25x 70
Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 80

Cover, Pinion
Starter Assembly (includes 6-1t)
Washer, Plain 11/32 (3)

Kit, Drive End

Cap, Drive End

Armature

Kit, Brush and Spring

Cap, Commutator End

Bolt, Hex Flange !14_20x4_518(2)

DESCRIPTION

Oil Pan Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 11-14 and !7-19)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk,

3/8 N.P.T.F.

Nipple, Oil Filter
Filter, Oil

Seal, Oil (PTO End)
Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 45
Screw, Hex Flange MSx1.25x45 (9)

Plug, Solid, Square Head, 3/8
O-Ring

Shaft, Governor Gear

Tab, Locking

Kit, Govemor Gear with Pin
(Includes Key Number 14)

Pin, Governor Regulating
Screw,Hex Flange M6 x 1N0x 25 (2)

Washer, Plain 6mm (2)
Oil Pump Assembly (Includes 17)

Tube, Oil Pickup
Screen, Oil

ENGINE CONTROLS

1 SM-0642025
2 24o090-14

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 12-237-01

15 M-0545016

16 24-090-07
17 24-468-01

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.S. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1..0x 25
Lever, Governor
Nut, Hex Flange M6 x t o0

Spring, Unkage

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 t6
Nut, Hex M4 x 0.7
Screw, Hex Flange M6x1.0 x 16 (4)
Clamp, Cable (2)

Screw, Hex Flange MSx0.8 x 16 (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, Spring 1/4

Screw, Hex Cap M4 x 0.7 x 24
Spdng, Governor 25

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART
NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 24-853-25 Kit, Carburetor withGasket

(includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) KEY PART

2 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor NO. NO.

3 24-053-25 Carburetor Assembry (For

Information Only, Not Available
Separately) (Includes 15-37)

4 Gasket, Air Cleaner Base
5 24-041-14 Clamp, Hose (6)

6 X-426-9 Line, Fuel, i0-5/8" (2) EXHAUST

7 24-353_03 Nut Hex, Flange M6 x t,0 (2)
8 SM-0641060Stud M6 x 1o0x 95 (2) KEY PART

9 M-0629095 Clip, Cable NO, NO.

10 47-154-01 Screw, Hex Cap Head

24-086-12 M6xlo7x18 (2) 1 24-041-02
11 Pump, Fuel, Pulse 2 M-0829033
12 24-393-04 Nut, Plastic (2)

13 24-100-01 Line, Fuel, '13-1/2" 3 M-0841080
'14 25-353-03 Fitter, Fuel

15 25-050-03 Shaft, Choke
16 24-144-15 Washer, Felt 57 mm
17 24-46B-05 Collar, Choke
18 24-241-01 Spring, Choke Return

19 24-089-22 Ring, Choke Lever
20 24-141-04 Lever, Choke

21 24-090-10 Spring, Throttle Adjust Screw

22 24-089-24 Screw, Throttle Adjust
23 24-086-19 Choke Plate

24 24-146-t3 Screw, Throttle and Choke Shaft (4)

25 24-088-20 ,Jet, Air Bleed
26 24_337-27 Jet, Slow
27 24-337-11 Screw, Idle Adjust
28 24-086-22 Spring, idle Adjust Screw

29 24-089-23 Screw, Seres, Pan Hd M4x0o7x8 (3)
30 24_086-21 Cover, Passage

31 24-096_13 Gasket, Passage Cover

32 24-041-18 Gasket, Float Chamber
33 24-041-19 Kit, Float Repair

34 24-757-05 Nozzle, Main
35 24-369-01 Chamber, Float

36 24-234-01 Kit, Solenoid Valve (Includes 37)
37 24_755-15 Gasket, Chamber Screw

NOT 124-041-2ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor

-_ 24-.757-06 Kit, Carburetor Repair

CRANKSHAFT

t 24-014-72 Crankshaft
2 52-139_09 Plug, Cup

NOTILLUSTRATED
KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

24-522-t6 Short Block

- - 24-755-03 Gasket Set
24-782-05 Miniblock

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150.t650

NOTE: Atl component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION
Gasket, Exhaust (2)

Stud

M8 x 1.25 x 33 (4)
Nut, Hex Flange
MS x 1°25 (4)

High Speed: 3200-3400

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATUON

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SIGHTING
GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH
SKY LINE OR TREE.

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ii ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme !

caution when changing direction on slopes.

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HYDROSTATIC {AUTOMATmC)

GARDEN TRACTOR

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MODEL NO.

917.258914

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OR PARTS:

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

The model number for your tractor will be found on the

modet plate located under the seat.

The model number for your engine wilt be found on the

blower housing of the engine.
Al! parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and CooService Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

o PRODUCT - TRACTOR

° MODEL NUMBER - 917.258914
o ENGINE MODEL NO. - CV22-PS67529

o PART NUMBER
o PART DESCRIPTION

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