Sears 917.253724 User Manual

Sears l

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.
917,253724

Caution:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

GARDEN

Assembly
Installation

Operation
Repair Parts

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

TRACTOR

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Varidrive
GTV 16 HP. Garden Tractor_ It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to give you dependability and performance
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-
edy, pfease contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co. store
They have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper

tools and parts to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual, The instructions wilt enable
you to assemble, operate and manta n your Tractor properly.

Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION".

YOUR NEW GTV IG
GARDEN TRACTOR
FEATURES ...

CRAFTSMAN 16 H,P° ENGINE-°cool-running performance

and long life w_th plenty of power to take on a variety of
yard, gardening or snow removal tasks.

INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM-allows engine to start only

when tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal is depressed and Attachment

Clutch Lever is in "OFF" pos{tiono

ALL GEAR TRANSMISSION-three speeds forward, plus
reverse to let you select the proper match for the terra{n and

the job Automotive-type differential helps guard against turf
scuffing

VARIDR!VE SPEED CONTROL-is especially valuable when

load is not uniform When _ngineodriven attachments are

overloaded, such as with heavy lawn mowing or deep snow
throwing, the ground speed may be reduced with the Control

Lever to relieve the load wh_le the attachment continues to

operate at fun speed

MODEL

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL

BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACH-
ED TO THE TOP RIGHT SIDE OF DRAWBAR

{REFER TO PAGE 16).

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE,

CONTROL PANEL-with Throttle, Choke, Light Switch, Ig-

nition Switch, Ammeter and Parking Brake Lever-convenient-
ly grouped for easeof user

ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY-handles a large variety of
Sears Yard and Garden Tractor Attachments including . . ,

MANUAL OR ELECTRIC LIFT.
44 INCH MOWER with three "high-lift" blades to stand

grassup for level cuts.
SELF POWERED ROTO TILLER prepares soil for new

Eawnsand gardens with a 30 inch wide tilling path,,

OTHER SOIL TILLAGE ATTACHMENTS including Plow,

Disc Harrow, Drag Harrow and Cultivator_
CHEVRON TIRES for added t;action in loose soil, gravel

or snow,.

46 INCH DOZER BLADE levels or moves dirt and gravel or
removes snow.

42 INCH SNOW BLOWER handles wet, heavy powdery
snow with ease.

REAR GRADER AND LEVELER BLADE levels new

yards, grading lanes, drive ways and parking areas.,

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRnC START GARDEN TRACTOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this Garden Tractor is used for personal household purposes, Sears will
repair any defect in material or workmanship in this Garden Tractor, except the battery, at no charge.

If this Garden Tractor is used for commercial or rent{_l purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the date of
purchase°

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with the Garden Tractor proves defective in material or

workmanship and will not hold a charge, Searswill replace the battery, at no charge=

LOMgTED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

From the 91st day until one year from the date of purchase, if any battery inctuded with the Garden Tractor provesdefec.,
rive in material or workmanship and will not hold a charge, Sears w_ll replace the battery, charging 1/12th of the price of
the new battery for each full month from the date of pumhase.

Warranty service is available at your home, at no charge, by simply contacting the nearest Sears store or Service Center

throughout the United States.
This warranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

Sears, Roebuck and Cot

Sears Tower

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Chicago, IL 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ........ BELOW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .............. 6

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 13

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................ 4 REPAIR PARTS ........................... 15

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATmON

1_ Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE

OWNER'S MANUAL

2o Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction or with-

out having read the owners manual,

3. Do not carry passengers, Keep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away,

4, Always wear substantial footwear, Do not wear loose fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts,

5, Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the

area being cut, Don't let other interests distract you,

6o Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when

not in the drivers seat.

7. Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side,

8, Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up

and thrown.

9, Disengage ali attachment clutches and return speed control

lever to neutral before attempting to start the engine,

10, Disengage power to att#chments and stop the engine be-

fore leaving the operator's position°

1t Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and disconnect

spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, mak-

ing an adjustment or repairs,

12, Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not

in use°

13. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehlcte un-
attended, such as disengaging the power-take-off, lowering

the attachments, returning drive control lever to neutral,
sh_fting into neutral, setting the parking brake, stopping

the engine and removing the key,

14_ Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down-

hilt. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than

15°); never across the face,

15. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-
vent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution

when changing dfrection on slopes,

16. While going up or down slopes choose Ist gear to negotiate
the slope without stopping To reduce speed, move Vad-

drive Control Lever rearward to slower position,,

17, Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un-

sure or at a speed which could cause a skid,

I8, Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

19. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high-
ways.

20_ Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects

in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never
deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign

object,.
21, Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop,
224 Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge

chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are

running. Always keep clear of discharge chute°

23. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
a, Use only approved drawbar hitch points,

b, Limit loads to those you can safety control.

c° Do not turn sharply, Use care when backing,,

d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

the owner's manual.

24, Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
25, When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor atlow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operation.

26. Handte gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
ao Use approved gasoline containers.

b, Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to

a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors°
Wipe up spilled gasoline

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

fumes are dangerous, Do not run the engine indoors,

27, Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-

dition, and keep safety devices in place_

28. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition,

29, Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside

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

30. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease, Do not clean product while engine is

running.

31, Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air

cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re-

moved. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard,

32° DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A MUFFLER OR TAM-

PER WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM Damaged mufflers
or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect period-
ically and replace if necessary,

33, The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-

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

the equipment,

34 Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine; severe damage or injury may result_

35 When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:

a_,Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light,,
b, Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine

is running if the operator must dismount to do so.

c_ Shut the engine off when removing the grass catcher or

unclogging chute.

do Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals.

36 Check the grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterio-

ration, Replace with new bags for safety protection.

37_ Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher,

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

38 Disengage power to mower before backing up Do not mow

in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT

SAFETY PRECAUTION& IT MEANS - ATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

WARNING

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable 1ocaf or state

laws (if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective worldng order by the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may

have similar laws., Federal laws apply on federat fands, See your AuthorSzed Service Center for spark arrester muffler part number

674A380.

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE VARIDRIVE CONTROL
(FIG. 11) UNLESS ENGINE IS RUNNING, DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR TO VARIDRIVE SYSTEM,

CUT AWAY VIEW

_._ VENT CAP

To assemble and adjust your Tractor you will need:
one 3/4" socket, two 7/16" wrenches and one

11/16" wrench

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R,H_) AND LEFT HAND (L°H.} ARE
DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON TRACTOR,

L_.-_J

BATTERY
TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

ASSElVtIaLY

1, Remove Shipping Strap Banding, Bundling Wires, Battery,

Steering Wheel and Bagof Parts. Also there is a Hold Down

Rod (shown below) hotding front end of tractor to wood

crate Remove Lag Screw from Hold Down Rod and wood
crate, Discard Rod and Screw,

2. Fill and charge Battery (before installing). NOTE: SEE
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BAT-

TERY,

_!_ WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD" j

ao Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells

(Fig. 1). NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING

WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.

WING NUT _._I_ _'- FLAT WASHER

_._f"-,...,.----_ BATTERY

J/iT-, ROD

WING NUT__ _-i

FLATWASHER--/7_/f!/-_-_'r- k_

NEGATIVE

BLACK _ ._"7 _ //, _'_

GROUND _ _,'_,a f,_\ _// :

CAR E..-..

F,GURE%.'& iI ¥ Xi /N ..........

ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT
WITH ELECTROLYTE,

b. Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes. Add addi-

tional electrolyte if necessary, NOTE: TIGHTEN VENT

CAPS SECURELY°

c, Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding three amperes

for about two and one half hours,

I" _ DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARG-

d, Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding it

to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic contain-

er. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding
baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no
more foaming.

3. Install Battery using:

Battery Rod, two Wing Nuts, two Flat Washers, two Bah
tery Bolts,

two Flat Washers, two Lockwashers, two Hex Bolts and
two Hex Nuts found in Bag of Parts.

ao Lift Hood from rear sides (Fig, 2).
bo Remove tape from Plastic Tray_ Make sure Drain Tube

(Fig. 3) is fastened to Drain Hole in Battery Tray and

Battery Tray is positioned in hole of Battery Support.

co Piece Battery in Plastic Tray (Batten/Terminals to front

of Tractor) (Fig. 3)_

NOTE: TIGHTEN WING NUTS SECURELY USING
YOUR THUMB AND FOREFINGER. DO NOT USE

TOOLS - OVER TIGHTENING MAY OVERSTRESS OR

CRACK THE BATTERY CASE,

_2"

ED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE.

d. Insert Battery Bo_t into square hole on the left side of

Battery Support (Fig,, 3), Fasten Battery Rod to Battery
Bolt with a Flat Washer and Wing Nut.

e. Insert remaining Battery Bolt into square hole in Roll

side of Battery Support and fasten Battery Rod with a
Flat Washer and Wing Nut (Fig, 3). Tighten Wing Nuts

securely

fo Position Terminal Cover over RED Battery Cable {Fig,

4).

g Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+} Battery Ter-

minal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex

Nut (Fig. 4), Form Cable in an upward position (Fig, 4)
and tighten securely. Place Terminal Cover over Termi-

nal NOTE: PULL TERMINAL COVER FORWARD TO
ENCLOSE BATTERY TERMINAL (FIG, 4- INSET),

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON-
NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS
FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.

hr Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (-) Bat-

tery Terminat with remaining Hex Bolt, Flat Washer,
Lockwasher and Hex Nut {Fig. 4) Tighten Nut secure-

ly,
4, C{ose Hood
5, install Steering Whee/ using Flat Washer, Hex Jam Nut

(shown full size below) and

SEAT

Steering Wheel Insert found in Bag of Parts
a, Secure the Steerinq Wheel to Steering Shaft with Washer

and Hex Jam Nut (Fig, 5) Tighten securely

b Install the Steering Wheel Insert

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER (PAGE 1) IS
AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR
TRACTOR CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS INYOUR

AREA

BNITIAL ADJUSTMENTS

1. Reduce Tire pressure to 14 pounds in frontand 10 pounds
in rear T_res. (Tires were overinflated for shipping pur-

poses),

2, Seat position may be adjusted forward or backward by

_oosening Bolt in Seat Plate (Fig 6) NOTE: WHEN RE-
TiGHTENiNG BOLT AFTER ADJUSTMENT, MAKE

SURE SEAT PLATE HAS NOT TWISTED OUT OF
ALIGNMENT WITH SEAT SPRING

INITIAL SERVICE

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER
THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR

FUEL,

1, Check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground,

Wipe d{pstick (Fig 7) clean, push it in tight for a few sec_
onds, remove and read Oil Level If necessary, add Oil until

"FULL" mark is reached. In summer use S.A E, 30 (SC,

SD, SE or SF) Oil, In winter (below 32°F) use SA, E.

10W30 (SC, SD, SE or SF). In extreme cold (beJow D°F.)

use S,A.E. 5W20 (SC, SD, SE or SF) DO NOT USE 10W40
OIL. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

2. Fil! Fuel Tank (Fig, 6) with fresh, clean regular grade lead-
ed or !ow-tead automotive gasoline only. Capacity is 3.1/2
gallons. NOTE: DO NOT SWITCH FROM LEADED TO

LEAD-FREE GASOLINE.

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ENGINE OIL
FILL DIPSTICK

WARNING: Do not use Gasoholo Gasohol type alcohols

react with water content in the fuel and tend to form

strong acids which can corrode metal parts, even eat rubber

and plastics°

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL-
ER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE
OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL.

FIGURE 8

CLUTCH°BRAKE PEDAL

"DRIVE" POSITION

FOOT , \ |
PEDAL

1,,

Keep aIl shields in place,.

2,

Before leaving operator's position:

a Shift transmission to neutral
b Set Parking Brake.

c, Disengage Attachment Lever,

d Shut off engine,
e, Remove Ignition Key,

3,

Wait fm all movement to stop before servicing machine,,

4_

Keep peopie and pets a safe distance away from machine.

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE
YOUR TRACTOR tN A LARGE, OPEN

AREA.

THIS TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH
INTERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT
STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE

WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
LEVER IS IN THE ENGAGED POSITION

(FIG. 8) AND THE CLUTCH BRAKE
PEDAL IS IN DRIVE POSITION (FIG.

9),

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES

THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER. DO NOT' ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES.

IGNITION

-_ KEY

PARKING BRAKE

GEAR
SHIFT

LEVER

"DISENGAGED".

POSITION /

FIGURE 10 _ " -

VARIDRIVE
CONTROL LEVER

"SLOW" POSITION

I]"--- "FAST"

_t_ _ I_'(7 \_ '|, f POSITION

STARTUNG THE ENGINE

1. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in
position (Fig_ B),

2.

Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake posit{on (Fig.

9)_

3,

Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED" position (Fig..

t0)

4,

Place Gear Shift Control Lever in "NEUTRAL", start
position (Fig 8).

5 Pull Choke out (Fig 10]

6.

Move Throttle Control to middle position (Fig. 10L

7_

Turn Ignition Key to "START" position until Engine starts
(Fig. 10). Release key into "ON" position°

NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR

MORE THAN THIRTY SECONDS AT A TIMEo tf engine
does not start after several atl:empts, move Throttle Control

II II * , ,

to FAST pos_tlon, wmt a few minutes, and try again.

ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANTIAL FDOT_
WEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHING THAT COULD GET CAUGHT

IN MOVING PARTS.

"DISENGAGED"

FIGURE 11 _-"_,_-:" '_"-"i"-_'_

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WARMUNG UP THE ENGINE

Move Throttle Control to "SLOW" position. Push Choke in
as engine warms up. NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP

FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OPERATING.

When restartinq a warm engine move Throttle Control mid-

way between SLOW and FAST position,, Choke may not
have to be used.

TRACTOR OPERATION

I With engine running and warm place Throttle Control mid-

way between SLOW and FAST post on.

t II fl I_ * ,

2o Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down flrmly to disengage Parking

Brake and hold Clutch-Brake Pedal in Brake position (Fig,

9)

3. Move Gear Shift Control Lever to desired gear (Fig. 10).
4, Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward

or rearward movement

5. Move Varidrive Control Lever to desired speed (Fig. 11)
If ground travel is too slow advance Throttle Lever.

NOTE: ALWAYS SELECT A GROUND TRAVEL SPEED
THAT WILL SUIT THE TERRAIN AND THE ATTACH-
MENT BE{NG USED.

DO NOT OPERATE VARIDRIVE CON-
TROL UNLESS ENGINE IS RUNNING.

DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO VARIDRIVE

SYSTEM.

BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP
BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS°

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET

tN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH-

MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART
WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED

ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH-
OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CAT-

CHER, ON MOWERS SO EQUIPPED, OR
THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE.

NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL ENGINE
RPM WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER-
FORMANCE, LONG ENGINE LIFE AND PROPER DIS-
CHARGE OF CUT MATERIAL.

2o Move Shift Control Lever to "NEUTRAL" position.
3 Place Parking Brake in "ENGAGED" position:

CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL SHOULD RE-

MAIN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED WHEN

FOOT PRESSURE IS RELEASED.

4, Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" posi-

tion and Iower attachment to the ground.

5. Move Throttle Control to SLOW position.

6. Move Var_drlve Control Lever to SLOW post ono

• I| I1 , ,

It rl

7o Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position.

REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC- i

TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED

USE.

TRANSPORTnNO YOUR TRACTOR

TOWING IS NOT RECOMMENDED Internal transexle

damage can result°

TRACTOR OPERATION ON HILLS

1 Choose one of the lowest gears BEFORE starting up or

down hills.

ATTACHMENT LIFT ADJUSTMENT

Due to different weights of Attachments, the Attachment
Lift Spring may require adjustment, The Adjustment Bolt
is located on rear of tractor top ieft side (Fig° 12),

1. Holding Spring Bushing with Wrench, loosen Jam Nut.

2 Turn Adjustment Bolt clockwise ((_) to extend Spring and

reduce lift effort (for heavier Attachments),

3, Turn Adjustment Bolt counterclockwise ( f-_ ) (for Hghter

Attachments),

4, Retighten Jam Nut against Spring Bushing

DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM

SPRING EXTENSION WHEN USINGLIGHT ATTACHMENTS, SUCH AS

MOWER.

ING ATTACHMENT, DON'T OVER

ADJUST LIFT SPRING TO AID tN LIFT-
POWER SPRING.

STOPPIINO YOUR TRACTOR

1. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal completely into "BRAKE t' posi-
tion.

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS

WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°,

AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY
SLOPE.

2. AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,,
a, If slowing is necessary, move Varidrive Control Lever

to slower position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-
PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES
THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.

b, If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake

Pedal quickly to brake position and lock Parking Brake,

c, To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st

year and that you have allowed room to roll slightty
downhill,, Unlock Parking Brake and retease Clutch-

Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward move-
ment, then move Varidrive Control Lever to desired

speed,

3 Make all turns gradually

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DISCHARGING

FIGURE 13

- _ • _. •

CHARGING

1,,Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)

terminals of each battery (taking care not to shor_t against

chassis),

2, Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal of fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK
or good CHASSIS GROUND on tractor (away from Gas

Tank or Battery),

4,_Disconnect cables in reverse order':

a, Engine Block or chassis of tractor_
b_ Negative terminal of fully charged battery_

c. Positive terminals,,

DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BAT- I

TERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

MAINTENANCE

To keep your tractor running better, longer; perform nec-
essaryservice using the following Maintenance Schedule.

Each time you start your tractor, check your Ammeter (Fig.

13). The needle should move towards the + (charging) mark

indicating the battery is being charged as you operate the
tractor.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD-

JUSTMENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CAR-

BURETOR).

1

I

/

DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL ADAPTEF

FIGURE 15

STARTING YOUR TRACTOR WITH

A LOW BATTERY

If your Battery is too tow to start the engine it should be
recharged. If Jumper Cables are used for emergency starting

foilow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIP-
PED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGA-
TIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.

II II .

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX-
PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,

AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY

FROM BATTERIES, ALWAYS WEAR EYE

PROTECTION AROUND BATTERIES.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins are secure.
Observe all safety precautions° Keep Tractor well lubricated

(refer to page 8)_

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

DIAGNOSTIC TERMINAL BOX

Your Tractor is equipped with a Tractor Diagnostic Terminal

Box which is used to simplify electrical system diagnosis. The

Iocation of the Diagnostic Terminal Box is shown in Fig. 14.
The Diagnostic Terminal Box provides access to a number of
test points within the electrical system of the tractor.

WHEN USING THE DIAGNOSTIC TER-
MINAL BOX - ENGINE TO BE STOPPED
AND IGNITION OFF,

USE PROPER EQUIPMENT IN THE

CHECKING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THROUGH THE DIAGNOSTIC TERMIN-
AL BOX.

The Diagnostic Terminal Box is designed to accept the Diag-
nostic Terminal Adapter (optional) (Fig° t5), which is avail-

able from Sears (Part No. 677A823)_ If you order the Adap-
ter, also order the Test Procedure Manual (Manual Nor 8441J),
showing diagnostic procedures and components of electrical

circuits°

To perform the testing with the Diagnostic Terminal Box, a

quality multimeter or automotive analyzer is required.

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FIRST HOURS

1_ CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENT

New Belts may stretch after the first few hours of operation
resulting in lossof power.
amWith engine running, transmission in neutral, place Vari-

drive Control Lever in "FAST" position (Fig. 11) and
check if Secondary Belt (Fig. 16 - Inset) ridesflush with

outside of Variator Sheave (DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON
CLUTCH PEDAL).

b, If Secondary Belt is riding down in groove of Variator

Sheave adjustment is required,

2. V-BELT ADJUSTMENT
a With engine running, Transmission in "NEUTRAL"

position, move Varidrive Control Lever to full "FAST"

position (Fig. 11)

b. Shut engine off and loosen Adjustment Nut on Bolt "A"

for Variator Stop Plate (Fig. 16).

c, Start engine and run at idle Speed
d Slowly move Vafidrive Control Lever (Fig. 11) forward

or backward until Secondary Belt is riding flush to

1/16" outside of Variator Sheave (Fig 16 - Inset).

NOTE: DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON CLUTCH PEDAL.

e., Shut engine off holding Varidrive Control Lever in posi-

tion as described in step d and tighten Adjustment Nut
on Bolt "A" (Fig. 16).,

f, Start engine and move Varidrive Control Lever to

SLOW posttlon (F_g. 11). Primary Belt should ride

flush to 1/16" out of Variator Sheave (Fig. 16 - Inset).

g Adjustment is complete when the Secondary Belt rides

in the same position on the Variator Sheave in full
"FAST" position, as the Primary Belt does in the

"SLOW" position,

h Re-adjust as needed thereafter

i f Be t cannot be adjusted as described in step g replace

V-Betts= Refer to Belt Replacement , page 12.

3. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate

break4n residue which might be damaging to your Engine,

R,H. SIDE OF TRACTOR ENGINE _-_

CLUTCH PULLEy_
IDLER FLAT VARIATOR

IDLER STOP_ PLATE _-

t I VARIATOR

-- _""---_'=====_. CONTROL ARM_'_

_R _P_R_IM_AgYBELT

..... BELT_ "-_ Wm_==_m,=,_m

ENGINE OIL

FILL DIPST'CK & I_ 7_._ L J

SECONDARY

\ < VmWE6'--

_ _ < FROM REAR

_- I< -- - OF TRACTOR

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER

THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL.

a Drain Oil with Engine warm, Unscrew Oil Drain Plug

(Fig. 18) and catch Oil in a suitable container, Replace
Plug,

b Refill Engine Oil (Fig° 17). In summer use S.AE. 30

(SC, SD, SE or SF) Oil. in winter (below 32°F) use

S,A.E_ 10W30 (SC, SD, SE or SF). In extreme cold

(below 0°F.) use S.A_E 5W20 (SC, SD, SE or SF). DO
NOT USE 10W40 OIL. Refill capacity is3 pints_ NOTE:

DO NOT OVERFILL,

FREGUENTLY

1_ CHECK BATTERY

a Electrolyte solutlon teve] in each Battery Ceil should be

even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 19)o Add dis-
tilled water if necessary NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

b, Keep Battery and Terminals clean, Refer to page !2,

step 6.

co Keep Battery Bolts tight.
d. Keep Vent Caps tight and small vent holes in Caps open.
e_ Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if necessary.

2, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Tire pressure in front should be t4 pounds and rear Tires
should be 10 pounds_

3, CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air Screen (Fig,, 17) must be kept free of dirt and chaff to

prevent Engine damage from overheating.,

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CUT-AWAY VIEW

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FIGU F_E 18

-VENTCAP

TUBE

BATTERY
CELL

FIGURE 19

EVERY HOURS

1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVELWITH ENGINE RUNNING°

Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oil

Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig, 17)
clean, push it down tight for a few seconds, remove and

read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until "FULL" mark is
reached.. In summer use S.A,E, 30 (SC, SD, SE or SF) Oil.

In winter (below 32°F.) use S,A.E 10W30 (SC, SD, SE or

SF). In extreme cold (below OAF.) use S.A.E. 5W20 (SC0
SD, SE or SF). DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL. NOTE: DO

NOT OVE RFI LL

fvE.v .o..s

KNOB

COVER

_-'-,m-- NUT

WASH ER

CARTRIDGE
PLATE

PAPER
CARTRIDGE

OIL FOAM
PRE.CLEANER

FIGURE_ BODY

(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING
IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)

CLEAN FOAM PRE-CLEANER.

a_ Unscrew Knob (Fig. 21) to remove Cover.

bo Remove Nut and Washer to remove Cartridge Plate,

Paper Cartridge and Oil Foam Pro-Cleaner,.
c. Wash Foam Pre_31eanerin detergent and water..
d. Rinse, squeeze (rather than twist} and allow to dry

tboroughiy_

e., Coat w_th three tablespoons of S_A.E, 30 Engine Oil,

squeeze to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess.

f. Check Paper Cartridge. Replace if excessively dirty°
g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re-position on Tractor,

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-
MOVED.

2_ CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air Screen (Fig, 22) must allow free-flow of air to prevent

Enginedamage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush,

compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt, chaff,
stubborn dried gum and fibers,

3. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The best time to change Engine Oil is at the end of a days

operation when all dirt and foreign material is suspended
in the hot Oil. Refer to page 7_

4,

CLEAN FRONT GRILL SCREEN
The Front Grill Screen (Fig_ 2) must allow free flow of air

to prevent engine damage from overheating.
ao Remove Grill Screen by removing two screws.
b. Clean with a wire brush, compressed air or water pres_

sure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and
fibers

c. Replace Grill Screen and secure screws.

5. LUBRICATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS

There are seven Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fig's. 20
and 24)., Using a Grease Gun, give each Grease Fitting two

shots of Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No, 1

or equivalent (available through your Sears Service Center).

-8-

6, OIL PIVOT POINTS

Place several drops of SAA.E. 30 Oil at points where parts
move against each other, especially:

a,, Front Axle Pivot (Fig. 20).

b, Hood Hinges.
c_ Foot Pedal Shaft (Fig_9),

d, Lift Shaft (Fig, 33).
e. Polyfoam Seat at Varlator Arm Assembly Pivot Shaft

(saturate with oil), see page !8, Key No's. 46, 51 and 53.

f. Clutch Link and Varidrlve Control Link, see page 18,

Key No's, 47 and 49,

g Varidrive Handle Pivot Bushing (Fig 33)

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1o CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust. dirt or oil from Engine Cooling Fins
to prevent Engine damage from overheating (Fig 23)

2. CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
a Remove Filler Plug (Fig, 25) from Transaxle, Oil Level

should be even with Filler P}ug threads Add S A,E 30
Motor Oil if necessary.

b Check Pressure Relief Vatve (Fig, 27 - Inset) located on

R,H side near top It should spring completely closed

when pulted out by hand and released

HEAT SHIELD

,AIR

SCREEN VIEWED

TUBE

HEATSHIELD

FROM
FRONT FIGURE 22

3. LUBRICATE STEERING U-JOINT

a Lift Hood (Fig 2).
b Rotate Steering Wheel so that U-Joint Grease Fitting

is exposed (Fig 24),

c Using a Grease Gun, give Fitting two shots of Extreme

Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No. 1 or equivalent

(available at your Sears Service Center)

4. MUFFLER
Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler (Fig. 22) or

tamper with the exhaust system Damaged Mufflers or
spark arresters could create a fire hazard, Inspect periodl-
cal{y and replace if necessary if your engine is equipped
with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50

hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged.

lvl.v ;]GO.o..s

1, REPLACE SPARK PLUGS & RESET GAP

Replace Spark Plugs at the beginning of each season or

every 100 hours, whichever comes first Gap should be set

at .030 inch (Fig. 26)

2o LUBRICATE BALL JOINTS

a Move Rubber Boots to expose Ball Joints on Tie Rods

and Steering Link (Fig 20)

b. Coat Bait Joints with Silicone Spray Lubricant.
c, Reposition Rubber Boots,

AND DEBRIS FIGURE 23

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REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE
Refer to page 8,_

2o

REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

reptacement is required,
a, With Engine coot, remove and plug Fuel Line Sections as

removed from both endsof Fuel F_lter (Fig. 28).

b,_Place new Fuel Filter in position in Fuel Line (arrow

on side of Filter in direction of fuel flow)_

LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE IS IN
BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE|

PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS.

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1_ CHANGE TRANSAXLE OIL

a_ Block up Rear Axle securely or use a T_to_r Jack_ Re_

move left Rear Wheel by removing Hub Bolts (Fig° 36L

b_ Drain Transa×te Oil by removing Drain Ptug (Fig. 27)

and catching Oil in suitable container. Replace Drain
Plug.

c_ Refill Transaxle with S,,AE_ 30 (SC, SD or SE) Motor

Oil, Capacity is 5 quar"_s_Pressure Relief Valve (R.H. side
of Transaxle)(Fig. 27 _ Inset) may be hefd open to allow

Transaxle to fit! more quick}y.

do Check Pressure Relief Valve.. It should spring completely

closed when pulled out by hand and released.

e, Reposition wheel Secure with Hub Bolts,

J

FIGURE 29

AS NEEDED

1. TOEJN ADJUSTMENT

If any parts in Front Axle or Steering Mechanism are being

replaced, Tie Rod adjustment is required.

a. Loosen Jam Nuts (Fig. 29) at each end of Tie Rod Ad*

justment Sleeves°

b_ Adjust both Tie Rods so that Tie Rod Joints measure
c, On front of front tires measure distance from center to

d. On rear of front tires measure distance from center to

eo Compare measurements - measurement No. 1 should be

f.. tf not adjust each Tie Rod equally to get correct mea-

g Tighten Jam Nuts making sure Tie Rod Joints are

It

9 - 5/8 from center to center.

center (measurement No 1)_

center (measurement No 2)..

t/8 - 1/4 less than measurement No. 2,

surement.

parallel (180 °) to each other, This adjustment secures
proper front wheei Toe-In and Steering operation.

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2. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN
SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN
HIGHEST GEAR ON A LEVEL DRY
CONCRETE OR PAVED SURFACE THEN
BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED+

a Remove (4} Hex Washer Head Tapping Screws from

Shift Cover Plate (Fig, 30), located on top tractor frame+

Remove the Cover Plate,

b Loosen .Jam Nut (A) on Brake Rod (B) at Clevis (C)

(Fig, 31)

c Rotate Brake Rod (B) counterclockwise, (_¢-_) turning

Brake Rod out of Clevis (C) four to six turns (Fig., 31),

d, Start tractor w_th Transm+ss+on +n NEUTRAL pos-

tion,

eo Depress Brake-Clutch Pedal to the point where Secon-

dary Belt (Fig 16) stops moving, Hold Brake-Clutch

Pedal in position by engaging Parking Brake (Fig, 10)
If Secondary Belt begins to move after engaging Parking
Brake, depress Brake_CRJtch Pedal to next notch on
Parking Brake,

f, Shut engine off, Rotate Brake Rod (B) clockwise by

hand, turning Brake Rod into Clevis (C), until tight_
Tighten ,Jam Nut (A) on Brake Rod (B) at Clevis (C)

(Fig, 31)+

3. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed This is
preset at the factory and should only be changed by a quali-

fied service technician who has the necessary equipment,
a_ Adjust Carburetor to suggested initial settings.

-- Turn Needle Valve clockwise ( _ ) closing finger
tight ONLY, and then turn counterclockwise ((_.)

1 - 1/2 turns (Fig 32).

-- Turn Idie Valve clockwise, (('_) closing finger tight
ONLY, and then turn counterclockwise (F_) 1 - I/2

turns,

CAUTION: Valves may be damaged if turned in too far.

• , • rt I_ *

"_ FIGURE 31

REFER TO "STARTING THE ENGINE"
PAGE 4+

b- Start Engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

final adjustments with Engine running.
,.+ With Throttle Control in "SLOW" position, hold

Throttle Lever against Idle Stop and set Idle Speed
Adjusting Screw to give an engine speed of 1400

RPM. Turn Idle Valve clockwise (('_) siowly until

engine begins to miss and then open 1/2 turn counter-
clockwise (f_)

-- Set Idle Speed Screw to give engine speed of 90U

RPM, When Throttle Lever is release from Idle

Stop, engine speed should be between 1000 and 1400

RPM, controlled by governor
NOTE: ALL ABOVE SPEED AND FUEL MIXTURE

ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE DONE WITH THE

THROTTLE LEVER HELD AGAINST THE IDLE

STOP AND AT SPEEDS NOTED,

-. With Throttte Contro_ in "FAST" position, turn
Needle Valve slowly clockwise ((_) until engine be+
gins to miss and then set 1/2 turn counterclockwise,
(t'_,)+ NOTE: IF ENGINE HESITATESWHEN MOV-

ING THROTTLE CONTROL FROM +'SLOW" TO

"FAST" POSITIONS, TURN NEEDLE VALVE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE ((%) I/8 TURN MORE

4+ ADJUSTMENT V+BELT

it may be occasionally necessary to re-adjust V+Belt_ (See
page 7).

l _ CHECKTOMAKESURETRACTORDOES]

NOT START WITHOUT FU LLY DEPRESS-

ING CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL

11-

ENGINE

PRIMARY

IDL

FIGURE 34

FIGURE 35

PIVOT SHAFT

V

WASH E R

SECONDARY

BELT (REARI

IATOR

S,BELT KEEPER

WASHER

KLIP RiNG

5o BELT REPLACEMENT

The belts on this tractor are special for this application,
when replacing Belts always replace with Sears belts.

a, Disconnect Negative Ground Battery Cable_
b. Set Parking Brake (F_g, 10).
c Pull Varidrive Control Lever to slow position (Fig. 11)

giving Primary Belt slack.

d Remove Primary Belt from Engine Putley (Fig. 34)_
e,, Remove 3 Bolts and Nuts holding Primary Idler Sheaves

to Frame (Fig. 33).

f_ Remove Klip Ring and Washer from Variator P_vot

Shaft (Fig° 34)_ Slide Pivot Arm inwards.

g, Remove Belt from Variator Sheave.
h_ Remove Idler Nuts and Idler Sheaves from Primary Idier

Sheaves (Fig, 34}.

L Primary (Front) Belt can now be removed,
j. To replace Secondary (Rear) Belt move Varidrive Con-

trol Lever to fast position, Remove Variator Belt Keeper

(Fig. 34) and remove Secondary Belt from Variatoro
ko Remove Clutching Idler (Fig. 34).
I. Remove Transmission Pulley Belt Guard Belt can now

be removed from Transmission Pulley.
m_ Reverse the above procedures to install new Belts. Re-

place Primary Idler Package, Belt Keeper, Clutching

Idler and Transmission Pulley Belt Guard°
n, Connect Battery,

NOTE: WHEN A NEW BELT OR BELTS ARE INSTALL-
ED, YOU MUST CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENT'. REFER

TO "CHECK BELT ADJUSTMENTtI0 PAGE 7o

6. CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause
the Battery to "leak *' power and hinders the operation of

the charger,,
a,, Remove the Battery from the Tractor and wash with

four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water..
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA

SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS, Rinse the Battery with

plain water, dry and reinstall on Tractor_
bo Clean terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until

bright Replace Battery Cables, Coat terminal connec-

tions with Vasoline.

7_ TIRE CARE

a,, Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 pounds and rear tires

at 10 pounds.

b Keep tlres free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can destroy rubber,,

c, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards that

may cause tire damage,

d. Removing front wheel for tire repair (Fig= 35),,

-- Block up front axle securely or use a Sears Tractor

Jack.

.- Remove Klip Ring and Washer to allow wheel re-

moval.

.- Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washer and snap

Klip Ring securely in axle groove.

e_ Removing rear wheel for tire repair (Fig. 36),

.- Block up rear axle securely or use a Sears Tractor

Jack.

-- Remove (5) Hub Bolts to allow wheel removal.

-- Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten Hub
Bolts securely_

:IGURE 36

BOLT

BEADS ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION

WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS

CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION°

8. FINISH
Keep tractor finish and seat free of gasoline, oil, insect
chemicals or battery electrolyte,_ Protect painted surfaces
with automotive type wax.

TROUBLE SH{:)OT|NG

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

WILL NOT START

Clutch-Brake Pedal in drive position
Attachment Clutch Lever in "ENGAGED" position

No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel

Line or Fuel Filter

BIown Fuse

Dead Battery
Defective ignition or loose Wiring

HARD TO START i

Choked improperly, flooded Engine

Clogged Fuel Tank, Fuel Line, or Fue! Filter
Dirty Air Cleaner
Spark Plug dirty or improper gap
Defective Battery
Defective Ignition or loose wiring

Water in gasoline or otd fuel

Improper Carburetor adjustment

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

Engine overload
Clogged Fuel Filter

Clogged Fuel Tank

Partially plugged Air Cleaner
]mproper Carburetor adjustment
Dirty Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil

Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type

Faulty ignition
Poor compression

Oit in gasoline

Push Peda nto brake position (Fig, 9)
Move Lever to "DISENGAGED" position (Fig_ 8)
Fill Tank with fresh Gasoline, Check Fuel Line (Fig.

28) and Carburetor (clean if necessary)

Check for fault and replace Fuse
Recharge or replace Battery
Check Wirlng and Spark Plug

Place Throttle Control in fast position (Fig° t0) and

run starter several times to clear out gas

Remove and clean (Figo 28)
Remove and clean (Fig. 2t)

Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap (Fig_ 26)
Recharge or replace
Check the wiring and Spark Plug

Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and

replace Spark Plug

Make necessary adjustments (Fig, 32)

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load

Remove and reptace (Fig, 28)

Remove and clean

Remove and clean (Fig, 21 )
Make necessary adjustments (Fig. 32)
Clean Air Screen, Cylinder Fins (Fig,23) & Muffler area
Add or change oil (Fig, 7)

Replace Spark Plugs and adjust gap (Fig, 26}
Check Spark Plugs and for any loose wires

Major Engine overhauf
Drain and refit! Gas Tank and Carburetor

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Dirty Air Screen
Low oil levef or dirty oil
Dirty Engine

Partially plugged Muffler
Part{ally plugged Air Cleaner
Stele fuel or improper Carburetor adjustment

NO LIGHTS

No Headlight with Light Switch in "ON" position Check Wire Connectlons and Switch,

and engine running Replace Light Bulbs

WON'T CHARGE

Biown Fuse Check for fault and replace
Defective Battery Replace

STORAGE

1. ENGINE OIL

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil-
Refer to page 7.

2. FUEL SYSTEM

a Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to

run out of gasoline, NOTE: GASOLINE LEFT IN
YOUR ENGINE WILL LEAVE GUM DEPOSITS CLOG-

GING FUEL SYSTEM,

b. D_spose of gasoline if not to be used, NOTE: GASO-

LINE STORED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS LOSES
ITS VOLATILITY (ABILITY TO BURN EFFECT..
IVELY),

3, CYLINDERS

a. Remove Spark Plugs,
b, Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes intocy-

linderso

c,, Turn ignition Key to "START _t position for a few

seconds to distribute oito

d. Replace with new Spark Plugs,,

Clean Air Screen (Fig,. 17)
Add or change oil (Fig. 7)

Clean Cylinder Fins, rotating Screen and Muffler area
Remove and clean Muffler (Fig. 22)

Remove and clean (Fig. 21)
Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor (Fig. 32)

4. BATTERY

a. Remove battery if tractor is not used regularly during

winter months° Store in cool, dry place (above 50°F).
NOTE: DO NOT STORE BATTERY DIRECTLY ON

CONCRETE SURFACE.

b. Re-charge each month [f necessary. NOTE: BATTERIES

NOT IN USE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND NOT
KEPT FULLY CHARGED, PRODUCE SULPHUR

DEPOSITS ON PLATES WHICH CANNOT BE RE.,
MOVED BY RECHARGING.

5, GENERAL CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, finish etc of all foreign matter,

6. STORE IN A CLEAN AND DRY AREA.

Sears, Roebuck and Co reserves the right to make any changes
in design or improvements without imposing any obligation

to install the same upon its items heretofore manufactured.

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SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917,253724

RED ................... BLACK

RED

WHITE _r {iNTER LOCK SWITCH INTERLOCK SWITCH

ED

30 a _,,

FUSE AMMETER _

LIGHTS WILL NOT REGISTER ON

AMMETE R

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

TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR
OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BE-

CAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS
OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE

WITH THE ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE
SPEED THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS
THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE

LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR
BRIGHTEST_

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

If Insulated Clips were removed for seP

vicing of unit, they should be replaced

to properly secure your wiring. There
are four insulated Clips on your TractoL

-- i I

+ 12V -

WHITE 0,1(

OS BLACK MAGNET,

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK,

RED

G C _¸¸

RED RED

RED RED

RECTIFIER

(DIODE)

ORANGE WHITE AC COIL

................. ¢ _k._.....kJ

%

%%

WHITE

BLACK

_ .....................

STARTER

SOLENOID

BLACK

€

BLACK PLUGS

0

LIFT MOTOR
CONNECTOR

CHARGING COIL

IGNITION SWITCH

STD365400

POSITION CIRCUIT

OF F M-G

ON B-L

START B-S

_ LIGHT

SWITCH

YELLOW

DIAGNOSTIC TERMINALS

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BROWN

BROWN _ BLACK

YELLOW

BLACK

7

CHA,' ;SiS
GROUND

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45

47

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27

26

KEY

NO,

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2

3
4

5
6

7
8

9
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11

12
13
14

15

16

17
18
19

20
21

22
23
24

12

PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRfPTION
NO. NO. NO.

719J Cover - Terminal 25

5115J Cable - Starter 26 7604J

2008J Solenoid 27 6999R
STD551125 *Lockwasher 1/4 28 1402P
STD541225 *Nut_ Hex Jam 1/4 - 20 UNC 29 6347R

5642P Screw - Hex Hd. Self Tapping 30 677A823

Seres 10 - 24 x 3/8 Type T

4!71R Clip - Insulated

51J Cover - Terminal 31 8441J

4799J Cable - Battery 32 9433R

8020J Harness - ignition & Diagnostic 33 6009J

5584P Screw - Hex Washer Hd, Cutting 34 6951J

1/4 - 20 UNC x 3/4 35 6953J

7603J Tray Battery 36 6952J

9138R Battery 37 4482J

72240460 Bott - Rd, Hd, Sq_ Nk. 38 7682R

1/4 - 20 UNC x 7 - 1/2 39 7320R

1507P Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 40 7192J

STD541625 *Wing- Nut 1/4- 20 UNC 41 4406R

67187 Rod- Battery 42 1411P

7661J Harness Light 43 3258J
7662J Headlight Bulb 44 STD365410

4207J Cable - Battery 45 7755R

225J Cover- Terminal 46 1415P

STD522507 *Bolt - Hex Hd 1/4 - 20 UNC x 3/4 47 74760508

STD551025 *Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga 48 73680500

2751R Clip - Insulated --- 7193J

-- 8630J
*STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

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STD541025 *Nut-Hexl/4-20UNC

Tube - Plastic
Clamp _Hose

Lockwasher - 3/8 Ext, Tooth
Fuse

Diagnostic Terminal Adapter
(Optional) order Test Manual
Key No-31

Test Manual (Optional)

Ammeter
Bracket, Ammeter

Washer 7/32 x 1/2 x 18 Ga.

Nut, No. 10-32 UNF
Loekwasher No. 10

Switch - Light
Plate - On - Off

Nut- Hex Face
Tie - Cable

Switch - Ignition

Lockwasher 5/8
Nut- Fiat

Key

Switch - Interlock

Lockwasher t/4
Bolt - Hex Fin 5/16° 18 x 1/2
Nut- Crownlock 5/16- 18 UNC

Tag - Warning
Owners M anual

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KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO,

1 677A875
2 677A432
3 678H570
4 678H571
5 3600J
6 4110J
7 677H938
8 677H937
9 7091J

!0 677H993
11 677A876
12 678H266
13 678H108
14 7092J
15 4904J
16 7090J
t7 678H614
18 678H610

t9 678H742
20 678H33
21 678H447

22 678H340
23 8022J

24 7178J
25 5358J
26 678H643
27 80t7J

28 4182J
29 677H941

30 677H786
31 677H779
32 677H778

Strap Assembly . Hinge 33 36t6J Tank - Fuel 63
Strap Assembly - Hinge 34 4609J Cap - Fuel

Bezel • L.H. 35 6431J Pad - Spacer 64
Bezel - R.H. 36 6999R Clamp - Hose

Lens - Headlamp 38 574P Nut * Crowntock 1/4 - 20 UNC

Logo - Grill 39 4910J Decal - Caution 66
Screen - Grill 40 677H787 Foot Rest- L.H. 67
Grill 41 678H624 Drawbar Assembly

Decal - Strip Hood Front 42 4903J Decal - Reflector R.H.

Bracket - Frame, Front 43 4902J Deca_-,Reflector L,H, 68
Strap Assembly - Hinge 44 1496J Seat

Brace - Grill - R.H. 46 678H611 Panel - Side L.H.

Hood 47 4900J Decal Clutch/Brake 70

Decal • Strip Hood R.H. 48 678H267 Brace - Grill L.H. 71

Decat -Strip Hood 49 5592J Guard Belt, Main Dr.

Decat -Strip Hood L.H. 50 1536P Washer 9/32 x 1/2 x 16 Ga. 72

Support. Battery 5t 8497J Decal - fnstruction

Panel - Side R.H. 52 7651J Decat - Control - Vandnve 73

Rail • Frame R.H. 53 5632P Screw - Cross Recess Pan Hd.

Foot Rest- R.H. No. 8 * 18 Hi - Lo x 1/2 74

Bracket Ass'y. - Hanger. 54 792IJ Fastener - Push On 75

Front 55 5638P Screw - Hax Slotted Hdo

Bracket Ass'v. - Hanger. Rear Parkerized Self Tapping Type 76

Plug - Dash 57 17490616 Screw - Hex Washer Hd. Thd_ 77

Decal, Caution Rolling 3/8 * 16 UNC x 1 78

Decat - Feature 58 545P Nut - Crownlock 3/8 - I6 UNC 79

Bracket Lever, Control 59 STD523707 * Bolt - Hex, Finished 80

Dash 3/8 - t6 UNC x 3/4 81

Sleeve _Steering 60 STD551037 *Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga,

Cover. Shift - Gate 61 80t9J Washer 7/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 82

Fender 62 563tP Screw - Finished Hex 83

Spring -Sea_t Washer Head No. 13 - 16 84

Bracket Ass y. - Fender Hi - Lo x 5/8 85

A B C D E F G H J L M N P Q

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

37 5277J Fuel Line 65

45 678H609 Rail • Frame L.H. 69

AB No. 12x 1/2

KEY PART
NO. NO.

67P Bolt . Round Hd. Square Neck
575P Nut - Crownlock

3419P Screw - Truss Hd. Cross Recess
7605J Boil - Shoulder 1/4 - 20 UNC

5627P Screw - Hex Washer Hdo

STD533707 *Bolt - Rd, Hd, Sq, Nk.
5514P Screw - Hex Washer Hd.
STD551143 * Lockwasher 7/16

3034P Bolt- Hex, Finished
73680700 Nut - Crownlock 7/16 -

STD525010 * Bolt - Hex Finished
STD551150 * Lockwasher 1/2

1625P Washer 17/32 x t -3/16 x

3039P Bolt- Hex Finished

5224J Safety Standard Sticker
8023J Labef - Feature, Product

678H729 Plate - Cover
6553J Keeper • Belt, Secondary

28P Bolt - Rd. Hal, Short Sq, Nk,

2751R Clip- Fuel Line

4171R Clip Insutated

5339J Decal - Shift Plate
19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

*STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

R S T

DESCRIPTION

5/16 - 18 UNC x 3/4 Gr. 5
5/16 - 18 UNC
5/16 - 18 UNC x 3/4

Type TT Thread Rolling
3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/4

3/8- 16 UNC x 3/4 Gr, 5

Tapping 1/4- 20 x 1/2

7/16- 14 UNC x 1

!4 UNC
1/2-13UNCx 1Gr, 5

12 Ga,

7/16- 14 UNC x 2- 1/2

3/8- 16x 1Gr. 5

®50 @60 58

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KEY PART
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1

2895H
2
3
4

6

10
11
12
13
14

15

16
17
18

19
20
21
22

23
24
25

26

27

28

29
30

31
32

33

34

35

36

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38

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40

4t

42

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44
45
46
47
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8016J
2876H
678H642

5

4551P

8330H
7596J

7

8

STD541037 *Hex Nut3/8- 16 UNC
7594J

g

5024P

1615P

678H621

I616P

5142H
8488J

4939M

6533J
STD551037
7222J
2876H
STD541237
678H450

gO38R
678H612

7195J

545P

1637P

5315J

7021J

1624P
2263R
28P

678H744
7588J
8001J

4617J

674A271

1588P
5348J
5314J
5661J

1664P

5036P

STD522605

4860J

5986J

5324J

STD560907

DESC RtPTION

Grip - Handle
Plunger- Lever, Hand
Spring

Lever Assembly - H and

Set Screw - Hex Socket Forged
3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/8 Nylon Patch

Key - Woodruff 1/4 x 1
Link- Lift, LH.

Bracket- Lift, Loll,
Klip Ring

Washer 15/32 x 13/t6 x 16 Ga-
Shaft Assembly o Lift

Washer 29/32 x 1 - 1/4 x 16 Ga.

Pin _ Roll 3/16 x 1 - 1/4
Link - Lift, R.H,,

Pin - Spring, Retaining

Rod- Lift, Adjustment

*Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gao

Spacer- Split, 7/t6 x 9/I6 x 3- 1/2
Spring

*Nut- Hex. Jam 3/8- t6 UNC

Trunnion - Adjust. Height

Bearing

Support Assembly - Dash, Steering

Bait Retainer

Nut - Crownlock 3/8 - 16 UNC
Washer 13/32 x t - 1/4 x 12 Ga,

Disc- Friction

Plate -Stop, Variator
Washer 3/8 x I - 1/2 x 5 Ga,

Spring Washer

Bolt- Round HdoSq Neck

3/8- 16UNCx IGr. 5

Bracket - Stop, Variator
Grip - Handle
Lever - Control, Varidrive
Grip - Handle

Shaft Assembly - Lever, Control
Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga

Actuator, Interlock
Bushing- Control, Lever
Arm - Control, Variator

Washer 19/32 x 1- 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Klip Ring

*Bolt - Hex Fin,, 1/4 - 20 x I/2

Idler- Flat
Seal - Dirt
Link - Control Variator

*Pin - Cotter 3/32 x 3/4

KEY PART DESCRIPT!ON
NO. NO.

49

5O
51

52
53

54
55
56
57
58

59

60

61
62

63
64

65
66
67
68
69
70

7t

72
73

74

75
76

77
78

79
8O

81

82
84

85

86
87

88
89
9O
91
92

93
94

5640J Link - Clutch
677H916 Arm Assembly - Variator

3445J Seat- Felt

1527P Washer 21/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga,

5465J Seat - Dirt
206J Washer _Hardened
7930J Sheave - Variator

_ 52._62_ST-7-AS__ly - Idler Clutch

J _- V2elt Secon_

1637P Washer 13/32 x I - 1/4 x 12 Ga.

5031P Klip Ring
5641J Spring - Idler

V-Belt Prim__l'._

5256J
5255J
677H917

5253J
4200J

5328J
678H445

678H641
7g01J
73900400
STD523710 * Bolt - Hex Finished 3/8 - 16 UNC x t
STD523707 *Bolt - Hex Finished 3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/4

STD533707 *Bolt- Round Hd. Sq. Neck

STD511010 *Screw - Hex Fin. No. 10 - 24 x 1
STD541410 *Nut- No. 10- 24
5627P Screw - Hex Washer Head Thd,

72110614 Bolt - Rd. Hd. Short Sq, Nk.

6855M Grease Fitting
STD533715 *Bolt- Rd Hd. Sq. Nk.

STD533710 *Bolt- Rd. H& Sqo Neck Carriage
STD523107 *Bolt- Hex Finished

575P Nut - Crownlock 5/16 - t8 UNC
678H740 Bracket Assembly - Variator

5023P Klip Ring
5025P Ktip Ring

1676P Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 20 Ga,

STD523717 *Bolt - Hex, Finished

STD551 t25 * Lockwasher 1/4
674A232 Keeper - Belt Assembly

•STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

Guide - Belt, Flat Idler
Bracket- Fiat Idler
Bracket - "V" Idler

Guide- Belt, "V" Idler
Pulley _ "V" Idler

Bolt- Adjust, Spring, Assist
Bracket- Spring, Assist

Spring Assembly - Assist, Lift
Shoulder Bolt

Flanged Hex Locknut I/4 - 20

3/8- 16 UNC x 3/4 Gro 5

Rolling 3/8- 16 UNC x 3/4
3/8- I6UNCx1-3/4 Gr, 5

3/8-15UNCx !-1/2

3/8- 16 x 1 Gr, 5
5/t6- 18 x 3/4

3/8- 16 UNC x t - 3/4

A

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STEERING

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KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO. NO,

1 5022P Klip Ring

2 1617P Washer 25/32 x 1 - 1/4x 16Ga
3 3641J Tire - 16 x 6.50
4 9541R Front Wheel (Inc. Key No 5 & 2 of Key No. 6)
5 8856M Grease Fitting
6 9040H Flanged Bearing

7 678H616 Spindle Assembly, L, Ho

8 9530R Pin - Groove, 3/16x I - 1/4
9 6266H Race- Thrust

10 6855M Fitting - Grease
t 1 674A244 Axle Assembly - Front (with Bearings)

12 5298J Tube - Pivot, Axle
13 3439P Bolt - Hex Fin. 5/8. 11 UNC x 2 - 3/4 Gr, 5

14 STD551 t62 * Lockwasher 5/8
15 STD54t062 * Nut - Hex 5/8 - t I UNC

16 678H615 Spindle Assembly, RH.
17 5292J Bushing, Bellcrank
18 STD523710 * Bolt - Hex, Finished 3/8 - 16 UNC x 1

19 545P Nut- Crownlock 3/8- 16 UNC

20 677H998 Bellcrank Assembly
21 1616P Washer 29/32 x 1 - I/4 x 16 Ga.

23 5293J Drag Link
24 STD551137 * Lockwasher 3/8

25 STD541137 *Nut- Hex 3/8- 24 UNF
26 7990J Tie Rod

•-_27 678H670 U-Joint Assembly _"
'_ *Screw- Set Hex Forged Socket 3/8 - 16 UNC x t/2

29 3945J Pinion * Steering
30 9858M1 Key -Woodruff 3/16 x 5/8
31 8839R Bracket - Support, Steering

32 6842M Fitting- Grease

33 677H997 Sector Assembly

34 STD523707 * Bolt .. Hex Finished 3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/4

35 8017P E - Ring Truarc 5133 - 87

37 6784J Wheel - Steering

38 STD541350 *Nut- Hex .Jam t/2 - 20 UNF

39 3649J Insert •Wheel, Steering

40 677H992 Bracket- Axle

41 8922R Tie Rod .Joint L.Ho Thread

42 547P Nut Hex Jam 3/8 - 24 UN F

43 7919J Tie Rod

44 STD541337 *Nut Hex Jam 3/8 - 24 UNF

45 8921R Tie Rod Joint R.H. Thread

46 1545P Washer 17/32 x 1 x t6 Ga,

47 STD523720 * Bolt- Hex Fin, 3/8- 16 UNC x 2 Gr. 5
48 518P Nut- Keps 3/8- 16 UNC
49 1309H Bearing

•STANDARD HARDWARE.-PURCHASE LOCALLY

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KEY PART
NO. NO,

2
3
4

5

6

7

10
11

12
13

14
15
16
17

18
19

20
21

22
23

24
25

26
27
28
29
30

1660P Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

7976J M uffl er

8545J Gasket - Muffler

9858M 1 Woodruff Key
61159 Knob - Throttle Control
74570412 Screw Hex Socket Hd. 1/4 - 20

678H607 Shield - Heat
STD533707 *Bolt- Round Hd. Short

545P Nut - Crowntock
STD551143 * Lockwasher 7/16

STD522503 * Bolt - Hex Finished
STD55t 125 * Lockwasher 1/4

574P Nut- Crownlock

72140507 Bolt - Rd. Hd. Sq, Neck
STD551037 *Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x

1402P Lockwasher 3/B Ext. Tooth
STD541137 *Nut- Fin. Hex 3/8 - 24 UNF
5142H Pin - Roll 3/16x t - 1/4
678H743 Shaft Assembfv- Pedal,

8883R Cover- Pedal. Foot
5304J Actuator - Switch, Interlock

STD511010 *Screw - Hex Fin. No.
STD541410 *Nut- Lock No. 10 - 24 UNC

STD533107 *Bolt - Rd. Hal. Short Sq. Neck
6894J Control - Choke

3640J Tire - Rear 23 x 8.50 - 12
795R Tire Valve
83t8J Bracket- Interlock Switch
5695J Control - Throttle

DESCRIPTION

x 3/4

Sq. Neck 3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/4
Gr. 5

3/8- 16 UNC

1/4 - 20 UNC x 1/2

1/4 _ 20 UNC

5/16 - 18 UNC x 7/8 Gr. 5

16 Ga.

Foot

t0-24 UNC x 1

5/16 - t8 x 3/4 GR. 5

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.
3t 5606P Screw - Hex Washer Hd. 63

Thrd. Forming 1/4 - 20 UNC 64

32 7171J Bracket - Interlock Switch 65
33 677H996 Bracket - Support, Steering 66

34 7970J Engine - 16 H.P, Twin 67
36 7975J Spacer 1 x I - 1/4 x 1.062 68
37 71673 Plunger - Cap

38 678H619 Rod - Brake, Parking 69
39 3034P Bolt- Fin. Hex 70

40 1685H Centerlock Nut 5/16 - 18 72

41 7974J Pulley - Drive Attachment 73
42 9396E Key - 1/4 x 2 74
43 1624P Washer 3/8 x 1 - 1/2 x ;

44
45

46

47
48
49

5O
51
52
53
54

55

56

57
59
60
61

62

STD551137 * Lockwasher •3/8 76
3392P Bolt- Hex, Finished 77

STD5231 I2 *Bolt- Hex Finished 79

STD551131 * Lockwasher 5/16 81

STD54t031 *Nut- Hex 5/16 - 18 UNC
677H918 Base- Engine 82

4033P Elbow - 1/4 NPT Street
4006P Nipple - 114NPT x 2_- 1/2 83

4025P Elbow - t/4 NPT 90u
4001P Plug- 1/4 NPT Square Head

STD523707 * Bolt- Hex Finished

7956J Adapter - Pulley 87

STD523710 *Boll Hex Head 3/8 - 16 UNC 88

7955J Pulley - Ground Drive 89

9439M Knob - Control 90
633A109 GearShift ' 9t

575P Nut - Crownlock 5/16 - 92

7952J Bracket Support, Transaxle

x 1/2

7/16 - t4 UNCx ! 71

5 Ga, 75

3/8 - 24 UNF x 1 - 3/4 78
5/16- 18 UNC x 1- 1/4 Gr. 5 80

3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/4

xlGr, 5

Lever Ass V.

18 UNC 93

KEY PART
NO. NO.

84
85
86

DESCRIPTION

8021J Clip - Insulated

73680700 Nut - Crownlock 7/16 -

5241J Pulley _Transaxle
9204H Locknut, 1/2 20 UNF

7424J Guard - Belt, Transaxle

STD523107 *Bolt - Hex0 Finished

1599P Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.
9528R Wheel - Rear

634A692 Rear Wheel Hub & Bushing

1304H Bolt- Hub
7563R Washer. Thrust

5027P Klip Ring Truarc

633A110 Transaxie - 3 Speed
4t86J Spacer - Transaxle

214J Drum - Brake
STD560907 *Pin - Cotter 3/32 x 3/4
2228M Woodruff Key
7920J Brake Band
3!64P Screw- Machine Undercut

3022P Bolt - Hex, Finished
11P Bolt - Rd. Hd. Sq. Neck

STD541025 *Nut. Hex 1/4 - 20 UNC
677A637 Bracket Assembly, Brake

5102J Pin - Clevis

7229J Guide - Rod, Brake

511P Nut - Hex Centeflock with
724tj Spring - Compression

5308.1 Rod - Brake
5101J Clevis

100000K Clamp - Tube, 1 - 1/8
100001 L Tube - Exhaust

*STANDARD HARDWARE.-PURCHASE LOCALLY

14 UNC

5/16 - 18 UNC x 3/4 Gr. 5

No. 5304-75

Fiat Hd. 3/8 - 16 UNC x 3/4

3/8 - 16 UNC x 7/8

I/4 - 20 UNC x 5/8 Gr. 5

Nylon

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER 674A380

REPANR PARTS

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KEY PART

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I, 4t97R
2 6845R

3 4199R
4 4216R

5 4215R
6 4217R
7 6256H
8 3056P

9 7392M

10 6272H

12 6266H

13 4212R

I4 4196R

15 6276H
16 216,1
17 8118M
18 8740H 1
19 5385,1

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 4986R
24 7393R
25 992R 1

26 6216H
27 6262H

28 217J
30 5855H
31 633A65

32 6277H
33 4225R
34 7396H

35 4198R
36 4200R

37 7395H
38 6275H
39 633A64

40 4002P
41 4015P

42 4014P
45 6271H
46 4001P
47

48
48A

STD5231t5 "Hex Bolt 5/16.. 18x 1 - 1/2 Grade 5

1007P Lockwasher 5/16 Extra Heavy

t529R Needle Bearing

DESCR IPTtON

Axle Shaft
Retaining Ring

Final Drive Gear
Differential Gear
Differential Pinion

Differential Carrier

Axle Thrust Washer

Hex Bolt 3/8- 24 UNF x 3 - 1/4
(1"Thread Length}

Steel Ball
Spring-Shift Fork Detent

Thrust Bearing Race
4th Reduction Pinion

3rd Reduction Gear Shaft

Retaining Ring
3rd Reduction gear Spacer
Needle Bearing

Sintered Iron Bearing
3rd Reduction Gear

Differential Pinion Spacer
Differential Pinion Bushing

Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/B - 24 UNF
Shift Fork- L.H_

Oil Seal

Sintered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft

Shift Fork - R.Ho

Expansion Plug

Pressure Relief Valve
Gearcase and Bearings - R.H.

(Inc. Key No's. 17, 18, 25, 33,

50, 63, 76, 77, and 82)
Dowel Pin

Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race

4th Reduction Gear Shaft
4th Reduction Gear Spacer

Thrust Bearing Race
Gearcase Gasket

Gearcaseand Bearings-LH,
(Inc. Key No's,, 18, 25, 49,

50 and, 52)
Pipe Plug 1/2 - 14 N.P,,To

Elbow 90°, 1/2 - 14 N.PoT.
Std. Pipe Nipple 112- !4 N,P.To x 3

Oil Seal
Pipe Plug t/4- 18 N,PoT_

KEY PART

NO. NO.

49 4895H

50 4222R
52 8119M
53 4220R
54 4209R
55 4213R
56 5383J
57 4195R

58 42t4R

59 4194R
60 7528R
62 4207R

63 7398H

64 4203R

65 4204R

66 2898J
67 4926H
68 4205R
69 4206R
70 1370H
71 633A69

72
73

74 STD581062 "E-Ring
75 1153R Reverse Idler Gear

76 7392H Reverse Idler Thrust Washer

77 5529H Needle Bearing
78 STD541031 °Hex Nut 5/16- !8 UNC

79 1167R Sealing Washer
80 54tP Hex Jam Nut 7/16- 20 UNF
81 6270H Oil Seal
82 7384H Reverse Idler Shaft

83 6354H Control Knob

54 5384J Gear Shift Lever
85 2978,1 Gear Shift Cap

86 633A65 Gear Shift Ball Cover and pin
87 8739H 1 Shift Lever Guide

88 4924H Spring
89 STD551043 "Washer t5/32 x 15/16 x 16Gao

90 8t05R Shift Mechanism Seal
91 1569P Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 11 Ga.

92 75J Gear Shift Gate
93 6274H Shift Ball Cover Gasket

94 2505P *Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

95 STD551131 °Lockwasher 5/16
96 STD52310B °Hex Bolt 5/16 ,,18 UNC x 7/8

97 633At09 Gear Shift Lever Ass'y,
98 633At 10 Transaxle Assembly LessBrake Drum

4193R
4201R

"STANDARD HARDWARE,,-PURCHASE LOCALLY

DESCRIPTION

Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion
4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer
2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft
1=t Reduction Shaft Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear
Needle Bearing
Low Speed Gear and 2nd Reduction
Pinion Cluster
Reverse Gear

Key Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

Retaining Ring
Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed
Cluster Pinion

input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion

& Sh ft Lever Assyo

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AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP

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51 65

50 64

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ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER 0676-01

AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP

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

1 280185 Tube _Breather 32 261444

2 280198 Tube- intake 33 261531
3 392970 Manifold Ass'y. - Intake 34 261446
4 271412 +*Gasket _Carb, Mtg. 35 261563

5 270884 *Gasket- Intake Manifold Mtg, 36 222807
6 93414 Screw- Carb. Mtg, Sere 37 222828

7 93208 Screw- Intake Manifold Mtg. Sam 38 394324
8 394338 Carburetor Ass y. (Inc_ Key No s. 9 39 393346

thin 25, 28, 44° 46 thru 51,61, 63,

64 and 65) 40 222289

9 393297 Body Ass'y. _Upper Carb, (Inc, Key 41 93868

10 394505 Body- Upper Carb. 43 93893
11 231209 Bushing - Throttle Shaft 44 65978

12 292681

!3 93499 Screw - Throttle and Choke Valve 46 280197

14 221939 Valve - Throttle 48 270988

15 392672 Shaft and Lever - Throttle 49 221377
16 91920 Screw _Mach. Fil. Hd, 8 - 32 x 5/8 50 222615

17 26157 Spring- Throttle Adj. 51 93829
18 2710G8 +'Gasket. Carburetor Body 52 271271

19 298514 Float - Carburetor 53 271411

20 230896 +Pin ° Float Hinge 54 271180
21 299096 +Valve - Fuel Inlet 55 93853

22 394352 Body _Lower Carb. (Inc,. Key No_s. 56 92278

23 222010 Valve- Choke 58 222835
24 392673 Shaft and Lever - Cl_oke 59 93496
25 93496 Screw- Hex Head Sam 60 392643

27 93892 Screw - Sere 61 261358

28 394033 +Valve Assembly _Needle (Inc. Key 62 394018

29 222752 Body- Air Cleaner 64 270989
30 212292 Knob - Air Cleaner 65 27 t025

31 93715 Nut- Hex 67 93897

No's. 10, 13, 18, 23 and 24) 42 221535

+Valve Ass y. - Carb. Idle 45 66432

MtgoSam 47 261395

11, 13, 14, 15 and 63) 57 223001

10/32 x 5/8

No. 44) 63 271013

I t

68 394358
69 299146

70 93053
71 394501

--- 393397

--- 394502

Link _,Governor

Link - Speed Control

Spring - Governor

Spring - Governed Idle
Bracket - Speed Control
Lever - Speed Control

Plate Ass'y_ Governor Control

Lever Ass'y. - Governor (Inc. Key

Noes. 40, 55 and 56)

Washer

Screw - Sam

Clamp - Casing
Screw - Sam

+Packing - Needle Valve

Washer - Plain

Body-. Pump

tSpring - Pump
t Diaphragm

1"Cap- Spring

Cover - Diaphragm
Screw - Diaphragm Cover

Element - Air Cleaner

+Gasket- Air Cleaner

Washer
Bolt- Governor Lever
Nut., Hex 10- 24
Cover - Air Cleaner .
Cartridge Plate., Air Cleaner

Screw- Sere

Mounting Strap Assay_- Air Cleaner
(Inc. Key No, 43)

¢Spring

Cartridge ..Air Cleaner

+Washer- (_oke Shaft

t Diaphragm -, Damping

1Gasket - Carb, Pump

Screw - Casing Clamp

FiJter. Fuel (In FueJ Pipe)
Line_ Fuel (28")

Clamp - Fuel Pipe
Gasket Set

Repair Kit - Pump
Carburetor Overhaul Kit

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*INC. IN GASKET SET - 394501

+tNC. IN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL

KIT - 394502

1*INCLUDED tN CARBURETOR

OVERHAUL KIT- 394502 &
PUMP REPAIR KIT-393397

REPAIR PARTS

SEARS G'TV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724

ENGINEJ=MODEL NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER 0676-01

CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

16

69

21

44

59

17

31

56

29

27

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REPAIR PARTS

SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724

ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER 0676-01

CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NOo NQ NO NO.

1 394900

2 391086
3 212461

4 212462
5 270984

6 270983

7 393243

8 393153

9 27803

10 93394

11 270982
11 271145
11 271146

12 93113
13 93111

14 91084
15 392976
16 394420
17 291675

18 93847
19 394955

19 394956
19 394957

19 394958

20 394959

20 394960
20 394961
20 394962
21 394023

23 299691

23 391286

24 394306
25 222480
26 92909
27 390420
28 65906
29 26828
30 221596

31 292260
32 93630
33 261368

34 212337

Cylinder Assembly 35 271316

Sea!- Oil 36 393244
Head - Cylinder No. t 37 394348

Head _Cylinder No. 2 38 89838

*Gasket - Cylinder Head No. 1 39 220863
*Gasket - Cylinder Head No. 2 40 394539

Breather Assembly No. 1
Breather Assembly No. 2 4t 90576

*Gasket - Valve Cover 42 231174

Screw - Sere 43 280180

*Gasket - Crankcase Cover t/64" Thick 44 394014

*Gasket- Crankcase Cover .005" Thick 45 68838
*Gasket- Crankcase Cover .009" Thick 46 392782

Screw- Cylinder Head (2 .. 15/16'/, long) 47 93783
Screw ..Cylinder Head (1 - 15/16 long) 48 92268

Plug. Oil Drain 49 394391
Crankshaft 50 270981
Cover Assembly - Crankcase 51 222700

Seal ..Oil 52 93053
Screw - Crankcase Cover Mtg. Sem 53 93851

Piston Assembly - Standard 54 394396

(lnc,, Key No_s_,20 & 22) 55 66538

Piston Assembly- .0!0" O.So 56 91540
Piston Assembly- 020" O.S 57 61760

Piston Assembly-_030" O.& 58 220863
Ring Set - Piston * Standard 59 222773

Ring Set- Piston- ..010" O.rS. 60 261363

Ring Set- Piston - _020" O..So 61 393606
Ring Set- Piston- _030" O.S. 64 210940

Dipstick and Tube Assembly 65 261463

(Inc. Key No s. 44.45 & 46) 66 261559

Pin Assembly - Piston - Standard 67 391115

(tnc. Key No. 22) 68 230318

Pin Assembly ..Piston - .005 '10.S 69 92791

Rod Assembly - Connecting 70 93722
Dipper - Connecting Rod 71 261528

Screw. Connecting Rod 72 261623
Valve - Exhaust

Spring. Intake Valve
Spring- Exhaust Valve

Retainer ..Intake Valve
Rotocoi! - Exhaust

Retainer .rExhaust Valve Rotocoil
Tappet- Valve

Gear - Cam

63 230655

Foam Seat - Governor Shaft
Pipe - Fuel (Inc. Key No. 52)

Gear - Governor
Spark Pfug Wrench

Washer - Gov. Crank (inside)

Plug - Spark (Resistor) (2 - 3/8 High
60 M,M.)
Nut-Hex8-32

Terminal
Grommet- Insulator

Cap and Dipstick - Oil Filler
Seal - Filler Tube

Tube- Oil Filler
Screw- Hex Hd.

Washer

Base -.Engine

*Gasket. Engine Base

Baffle - Air

Clamp ..Fuel Pipe

Retainer- E-Ring

Crank - Governor

Elbow - Spark Plug

Key - Pulley
Key- Flywheel

Washer
Washer - Thrust

Gear - Timing
Seal Assay. and Retainer

+Guide - Exhaust Valve
+Seat - Exhaust Valve (Standard)

+Seat. Intake Valve (Standard)

Lower Bushing - Gov.

Wire - Ground

Connector- Fue! Pipe
Washer - Lock Shakeproof
Terminal - Spade

Valve - Intake

+Bearing - Cyclinder

*INC, IN GASKET SET- 394501

+SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO IN-

STALL

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REPAIR PARTS

SEARS GTV 16 TWIN--MODEL NUMBER 917.253724

ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER 0676-01

MUFFLER, AIR GUIDE AND HOUSING GROUP

KEY
NO,

t
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

PART

NO,

222848
222849
93163
392681
93158
222846
222847
93777

392934

DESCRIPTION

Cover- Air Guide
Cover - Air Guide
Screw - Sere

Housing - Blower
Screw -Sem

Shield -Cylinder
Shield -Cylinder

Screw- Hex Hd, (Back Plate
to Cyli nder)

Back Plate Assay,

_30-

REPAM PARTS

SEARS GTV 16 TWIN-MODEL NUMBER 917.253724

ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 402417, TYPE NUMBER 0676-01

STARTER MOTOR GROUP

28

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

394891

2 394970
3 221798

4 93381
5 394988
6 393362
7 393456
8 93621

9 391362
10 393474
11 19203
12 390837
13 392744
14 93933

Armature Group (lnc- Key Nots,
2, 3, 4 and 5)

Trigger Coil Ass'y - Magnatron Ignition
Terminal - ignition Cable

Screw - Armature Mtgo Sere
Armature Assembly
Alternator Harness Ass y_

• I

Dtode and Connector Ass y.
Screw - Sem

Gear - Flywheel Ring (Ine, Mtg,, Parts)
Stator - Alternator (Inc. Key No, 7)

Puller- Flywheel (Optional Equipment)
Armatu re Assembly
Housing Assembly

Thru Bolt

21

KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO NO,

15 391705
16 394674

17 393017

I

18 394429
19 90366

20 91162
21 393254

22 93754

23 92674
24 212418

25 22906
26 223008
27 231247
28 93808
29 392956

30 280104
31 391135

Brush Set
Commutator End Cap Ass'y, (lnc,, Key

Noo 15)

Motor - Starting (Inc. Key No_s, 12

thru 15, 16, 18, t9, 20, 30 and 31)
Drive End Cap Assay. - Starter

Lockwasher

Screw- Hex Hd. 5/I6 + 18 x I _ 1/2

Kit - Pinion Spring (Inc. Key No. 22)
Roll Pin

Screw- Hex Hd.

Fan - Booster
Lock - Flywheel Nut

Screw- Rotating
Nut- Hex

Screw- Sem

Flywheel and Ring Gear Ass=y. - Magneto

Gear - Starter
Clutch Ass'y, - Starter

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SERVICE NOTE8

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SERVICE NOTES

8630J-1.1231

- 33 - Printed in U,S°A.

OWNERS
MANUAL

GTV 16 TWIN
VARIDRIVE

GARDEN TRACTOR

MODEL NO.

917.253724

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

The Model Number wilt be found on the Model Plate attached
to the top right side of Drawbar. Always mention the Model

Number' when requesting service or parts for' your Garden

Tractor,

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS ROE-

BUCK AND CO_ retail or catalog store.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• THE PART NUMBER
@ THE PART DESCRIPTION

® THE MODEL NUMBER
® THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

If the pa_ts you need are not stocked locally, your order will
be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu-
tion Center for "expedited handling".

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