Sears 917.254710 User Manual

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917,254710

Caution:

Read and Follow
All Safety Rules

And Instructions
Before Operating

This Equipment

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YT 14 TWIN CYLINDER

5 SPEED - 38" MOWER

YARD TRACTOR

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair and Adjustment

• Repair Parts

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S'e_ars, Roebuck and Coo, Chicago, IL 60684 U 5 A.

SAFETY RULES

1 Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THiS

OPERA TOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with

attachments.

2_ Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction.

3 Do not carrypassengers Do not mow when children end

others are around.

4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fit-
ling clothing that coutd get caught in moving parts,

5 Keep your eyes end mind on Four tractor, mower end the

area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you

6 Do not attempt to operate Your tractor or mower when

not in the drivers seat.

7, Always get on or off your traetor from the operator'o feft

hand side,

El Clear the work area of objects {wire. rocks, eta ) which

might be picked up and thrown.

9. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to

start the engine.

i 0 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine

before leaving the oparator'o position,

I I Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon-

nect spark plug wire{s) from spark plugis) before clean-

m •

• g makmg an adjustment or repair Be careful to avoid

touching hot muffler or engine components_

I 2o Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not

in use,

13 Take aU possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un.

attended. Disengage the power.take*bit, lower the at-
tachments, shift into neutral, set the perking brake, stop

the engine and remove the key,

74, Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or

downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes {not
greater than 15=l; never across the face Refer to page 5 t

75., Reduce speed an slopes and make turns gradually to pro.
vent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

76 While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control

Lever in 1st gear position tO negotiate the slope without

stopping,

f 7., Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un,,

sure or at a speed which could cause a skid.

78 Stay alert for hotas in the tarrain and ether hiddan hazards

Keep away from drop.otis,

19 Do nor drive too close to creeks, ditches and public

highways,

20 Exercisespecialcarewhenmowingsroundfixedobjects

in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never

deliberately run tractor or m owet into or over an y foreign
objects,

2 I Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while {rector or mower

are running Always keep clear of discharge chute

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, IT MEANS - ATTENTIONI BECOME
ALERTI YOUR SAFETY IS |NVOLVED,

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIP,

MENT PR ECAUTIONS_

23, Use core when pulling loads or using heavy equipment

a, Use only approved drswbar hitch points,

b, Limit loads to those you can safely 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 el

meteriat toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the

vehicle while in operation

2 6 Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable,

a, Usa approved gasoline containers
b, Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add

gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that
has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after

running. Never fill tank Indoors, always clean up spill.,

ed gasoline,

c Open doors if the engine is run in the gara[/e - exhaust

fumes era dangerous, Do not run the engme indoors.,

27 Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-

dition, and keep safety devices in place end working,

2 El Keep olt 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 In-

side o building where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosura

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 adjustments: DO NOT operate Engine if air

cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is
removed Removal of such pert could create a fire hazard.

32, Do not operate without a muffler or temper with exhaust

system. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could craete

a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary,

33 The vehicle end attachments should be stopped end in-

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

the equipment°

34 Do not change the engine governo; 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 dayfight or in good artificial light

b, Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
¢, Check the blade mounting bolts far proper tightness

at frequent; Intervals,

36, Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in

place,

3 7 Disengage power to mower before backing up Do not

mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary end then On.

ly after careful observation of the ent#e area behind the
mower_

38, Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub

ject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked fre-

quently for bag replacement Replacement bags should
be checked to ensure compliance with the original

manufacturer's recommendations or specifications

This unit is equipped with an internal combu_ion engine and shouid not be used on or near any unimproved forest

severed, brush covered or grat_ covered land unle_ the engine'_ exhaust _stem is equipped with a spark arrestor
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any) If a spark armorer is used, it should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator

fn the State ot California the above is raqulred by law [Section 4442 of the Caii/amie Public Resources Code) Other states may have

similar taws Federal taws apply on federal lands Rater to Repair Pans Section [Page 34)

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears 14HP
Yard Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and

manufactured to give you the best possible dependability
and performance.

5houtd you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Department,, We have competent, well-trained technf.
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement iS available on this

product. See the nearest Sears store or Service Center

for details,

sERIAL
NUMBER

DATE OF
PURCHASE

THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE
MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,

YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCEr

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and retain this manual. Study and observe the safety rules, Always use care when using your tractor Always
keep your tractor and mower clean. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor A

welt cared for tractor will run better and last longer.

A TTA CHMEN TS

Thisunit can usa many attachments now available atyour Searsstore, It canuse a tiller, but cannot use other attachments

that engage theground fike aprow,harrow, or cu/tivator_Seapage 50 fora fistof available attachment,s,.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

Far two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up
according to the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge
any defect in material or Workmanship in this electric start riding equipment

This warranty e_cludes btadels}, blade adapteris), spark plugls}, air cleaner and belHsi, which are expem

dsbla and become worn during normal use

This warranty does not cover:

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

WARRANTY SERWCE IS A VAfLABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART.

MENT IN THE UNITED STA TES Thi,_ warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States

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

to state

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outslde objects {such as nails, thornSo stumps,

or glass); and

repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain the
equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual: and

riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO,, D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, 1160684

INDEX

Adjustments:

Brake 17
Carburetor . 22
Mower Drive Belt 11

Mower

Front*To.Rear 25

Sfde.,To Stde ,, 24

Throttle Control Cable 21

Air Cleaner

Cleaning 18

, Paper Cartridge . 19

Air Intake Screen, Engine .18
Assembly , 5,I t

Attachments ......................... ,50

Battery:

Charging
Cleanlng

Installation
Levels ,

Preparation .....

Starting with Weak Batlery
Storage.

Terminals

Belt:

Motion Drive Replacement
Mower Drive Adjustment

Mower Ddve, Removal

Blade:

Sharpening

Replacement .....

Brake Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment.
Controls, Tractor

Cutting Level, Mower

Engine:

Air Screen ,
Oil Change

011 Level

Oil Type
Starting

Storage ..........

C

Fuel:

Type

Storage

Fuse

Hood Removal 23

Lubrlcatlen:

Chart 20
Tractor Pivot Points t9

Maintenance : .... I6-20

21 Air Filter I B

18 Air Cleaner "Paper Cartridge 19

: 8 Air Intake Screen, Engine la

I7 gat_erv t8

7 Bfade*Sherpen}ng 17

2f Brake Adjustment I7

26 Engine Oil . . 16

tg Lubrication Chert 2g

23 Tire Care 17

tt Mower:
I0 Adjustment, Front-to.Rear 25

17 Blade Sharpening, I7

25 Blade Replacement 25
I7 Cutting Level II

22 Removal , 24

12 Muffler ..... 18

t I Spark Arrestor 2

Spark Plugs 19

Adjustment. Side.to.Side 24

Installation 10
Oparatlon 14

Oil

0

Cold Weather CondMone 16

18 Engine...... 16

IB Storage .26

tB Operation........ ,, , I245

tB Operating YourMower , 14
13 Operetit_gYour Tractor f4

26 Starting the Engine ..... t3

13 Tractor Operation on Hills 15

Stopping Your Tractor , 13

26 Options

22 Attachments ................. 50

Spark Arrestor ................ 2

Farts Bag 5,B

Repair and Adjustments 20-26

glade 25
Carburetor 22

Fuse . 22
Hood Removal • , 23

Motion Drive Bett Repfa_ement 23
Mower Adjustment, Front-to-Rear 2El

Mower Adjustment, Side,to,Side 24
Mower Removal 24

S ;

Safety Rules 2

Seat .... 7

Service Record 28
Slope Guide Sheet 51

Spark PloDs , 1_q

Speed Control Chert 14
Starting the Englne 13
Staerittg Wheel " . 8
Stopping the Tre_tor I3
Storage • 26

Throttle Control Cable Adjulttment 2I

Tires .......... 17

Trouble Shooting Chart 2 2

W

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

W'_ng (Schematic! 29

Know Your Tractor

ASSEMBL Y

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR YARD TRACTOR. If you understand
the machine and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance_ While reading the

manual, compare the illustrations with your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location
,of various controls and adjustments, Study the operating instructions and safety precautions
'thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and

others. Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions; they are included for your safety.

Save this manual for future,reference,

Unpacking Instructions

1. Take items our ofcarton; the box contains the items
shown below,

2. Cutdown four comers of thecation witha utilityknife
and fold down sides.

3. Disengage Parking Brake°

4 Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid. Be

The operation of any tra¢tor can result in

foreignobjectsthrown into theeyes,which

can result in Severeeye damage, Always

wear safety glassesor eyeshields before

starting your traetorandwhile mowing.We

recommendWideVisionSafety Maskworn

over spectaclesorstandardsafety g/a_es,

availableatSearsRetailor Catalog Stores,

careful of staples tnskid,

Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size:

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t2i Battery Carriage Bolts - 1/4 - 20 x 7 - 1/2

_. d

a, sear d bMfety acid
b, steeling wheel e, ownat'e manu@}

c. ba#_ry _ pttrfa bag

Terminal Guard

b

f5 ° Slope Instruction Sheet

{2) Keys

(6 JBattery Caps

Steering Wheel Cap

A SSEMBL Y

ASSEMBL Y

LOCATION

BATTERY

BA TTERY

TERMINALS

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

t2} Hex Bolt, I/4 -,20 x 3/4

(21 Wing Nut - I/4 - 20

©

{2) Lockwasher 1/4

©

©

(2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

(21 Flex Nut, I/4 - 20

(1) Lockwasher, I/2

SEAT

[2) Washer, 17/32x I-3/16x 12 Ga.

[ 1) Shoulder Bolt

Toassemble andadjust your tractor you will need;

I2) 7/16" wrenches Tire PressureGauge

I) 9/16" wrench Screwdriver
(I) 1/2" wrench Utility Knife
(1) 3/4" wrench Ratchet Wrench

(l) 3!4"socket

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE

DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.
WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IM-

MEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN
CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID,

DO NOT SMOKE= FUMES FROM
CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE
EXPLOSIVE°

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS iNCLUD_

ED WITH THE BATTERY VENT
CAPS IN THE BAG OF PARTS, AL-
WAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING
AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR

HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.

t. Prepare Battery

a. Fill and charge battery (before installing). NOTE:

SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED

IN BAG OF PARTS.

CUTAWAYVIEW

BOLT

SEAT

A SSEMBL Y

BATTERY

BATTERY

FIGURE 7

ADJUSTMENT

FUEL
TANK

b Fill each cell with battery acid. Add the acid un-

til it reaches the bottom of the vent wells {Fig.

1). NOTE; DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING

WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.

C.

Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thir-

ty minutes° If the level of acid falls below the

point described in step {b}, add more acid until

the correct level is reached. NOTE: UNEVEN

FILLING OF CELLS WILL AFFECT THE BATTERy
CAPACITY AND LIFE, Install the battery caps to

cover the vent wells. Wash the top of the bat-

tery with water to remove any acid, then wipe

dry.

d.

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

eo Itisrecommendedthatthebatterybechargedbafore

use,Use a 12volt batten/charger, Charge batteryat a
rate of 6 amperesfor I hour. NOTE: OBSERVE ALL
SAFETYPRECAUTIONSREQUIRED FORBATTERY

CHARGING. Check the acid levelafter the battery is
charged,ff the acid has latfen below the correct level,
add water,

f . Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by

adding it to four inches of water m a five
gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or

plastic paddle while adding baking soda until

the addition of more soda causes no more
foaming.

2_

Install Seat

a. Place seat on seat pan. Screw adjustment bolt, shouk

der bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer into seat (fig. 2)°
Bolt _,leckwashe rand flat washer found in bag of parts.

hten shoulder bolt securely using a 1/2" wrench.
hten adjustment bolt finger tight. NOTE: THE

SHOULDER BOLT WfLL BE LOOSE IN THE SEAT
PAN SLOT

b. Place seat in opel'ating position. Sit on the teat

and press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

If operating position is not comfortable, ad/ust

seat.

c. To adjust, raise seat_. Loosen adjustment bolt

(Fig. 2} end slide seat to a comfortable oper.

atingposition. Tighten ad/ustmentbottsecumly

using a 3/4" wrench.

FIGURE 2

ASSEMBL Y

112 'o HEX LOCKNUT

2 - 1t4" DfA WASHER

FIGURE 3

AiR _ '.-_r""_-.

CAP

STEER;NG WHEEL

WHEEL _NSERT

STEERtNG COLUMN

3, Install Steering Wheel

NOTE; POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD,
a Use a 3/4" wrench to remove hex nut, end

2 - 1/4"" diameter washer {shown full size below)
from steering column (Fig, 3j,

b Position steering wheel over steering wheel

insert,

c Secure steering wheel to steering column using

2,1/4" diameter washer and hex nut lFigo 3),,

Torque to 50 ft - lbs_

d.. Snap steering whee! cap in place on steering

wheel Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts..

FIGURE 4 COMPARTMENT

4,

Check Tires
Reduce tire pressure to 14 PS/ in front tires and

12 PSi in rear tires, (Tires were over inflated for

shipping purposes}°

Install Batter),

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS,

BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVE

METAL BRACELETS, WRISTWATCH BANDS,

RINGS, ETC.

a, Lift hood from rearside; (Fig. 4).
b. Lift out air lntake duct.

c. Make sure drain tube (Fig, 5) is fastened to drain

hole in battery tray and battery tray is posi-

tioned in hole of battery support.

d, Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals

to front of trector) (Fig. 5),

TED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM

[

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CONNEC.

ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.

BATTERY,

FIGURE 4A 8

e. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+)

battery terminal with bax bolt, fiat washer,
/ockwasher and hex nut (shownfull size below)

found in bagof par_ (Fig_5). TlghWn securely.

f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-)

battery terminal with remaining he,,,:bolt, flat

washer, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full

size below) found in bag of parts (Fig. 5),

Tightensecurely.

ASSEMBL Y

.o@o

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE "*START-
ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"

(PAGE 21),,

g, Using the slotted hole on oneside of the battery

support (Fig, 6) insert onebattery bolt into frame

slot (head ofbo# down), Fasten the batterybolt to

the terminalguard usingwingnut. (Bolts,nutsand
terminal guard found in bagof parts)

h. Assemble theremaining belt to other side of bat-

tory support and fastenterminal guard to it with
remainingwfngnut(shownfutlsizebalow)_ Tighten

wingnuts securelyby hand (Fig° 6),

_eemm 0

BATTERY
BOLT

/

SLOTTED

HOLE

• LOCKWASHER

W_NG

NUT
/

WASHER

HEX

BOLTS

FIGURE 5

WING NUT

L Replace air intake duct (Fig. 4)° Make sure

bottom llp of duct si= between battery and lip
of battery tray,

[ Removeplasb'c from tractor hood and close.

NOTE: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG,, 6) FOR:

t. INSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS

(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)
2, INSPECTION FOR CORROSION
3 TESTING BATTERY

4. JUMPING (IF REQUIRED)

5. CHARGING OF REQUIRED)

WHEN NOT IN USEr ]

DO NOT ENGINE UNTIL MOWER

SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RE-[

KEEPTERMINALAccEssDOORSCLOSEDI

LEASED, SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT |

START

INSTALLATION,

TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR

TERMINAL

GUARD

bOLT

FIGURE a

1

I

I

ASSEMBL Y

FIGURE 7

TRU_NtON

FIGURE e

\

PARALLEL

LiNK

REAl AXLE
HINGE

FRONT

6,_ Mower Installation

Your 38" mower installs .without the use of tools.

Raise lift lever (Fig. 10) to its highestposlrion.
Turn height adjustment knob (Fig. 9) to its

lowest position. , . .

eo Slide mower under tractor, discnarge guard to

R.H, side,

b. Install front hinge pin through axle and parellel

link (Fig. 7). Secure wfth retaine_ spdng_

HINGE

PIN

c. Install rear hinge pln through mower lift brack-

ets and parallel link (Fig, 7J. Secure with

retaln er spring.

d. Install clutch rodin clutch lever (Fig. 8. Inset)o
eo Move lift lever forward to lower suspension

arms. Slide trunnlons through lift bracket

holes end secure with retainer ;pring (Fig. 8).

f Roll belt over engine pulley. Make sure belt

is inside belt guides [Fig. 9)_ See belt drive sc-

hematlc decal on mower housing.
g. Use lift lever (Fig. 10} to raise mower,
h. Turn height adjustment knob (Fig. 9} clockwise

(f-_) to the middle of its travel

7. Mower Drive Belt Removal

NOTE: MOWER BELT iNSTALLATION DECAL
LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING.

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN
THIS MANUAL.,

a, Place attachment clutch lever in "DISEN.

GAGED" positton (Fig. 10)..

b. Torn height adjustment knob (Fig. 9] to lowest

position. Move mower rift lever (Fig. lO)

forward to lower mo war to its lowest position.

co Roll belt off engine pulley (Fig, t 1). Be care-

ful not to bend the belt guides,

d, Pull belt off both mandrels (Fig. ! 1).
e. Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and

pull belt off idler pulley,

f. Slide belt from under idler spring.

FIGURE 9

8, Mower Drive Belt Replacement

ao Slide belt under extension spring (Fig, 11).
b, Place belt on rearstde of both mandrels,

c_ Spring idler bait guide away from idler pulley

and p/ace belt around mar st'de of idler pulley,

d. Roff belt over mower drive pulley. Make sure

drive belt is inside mower drive pulley belt
guides.

NOTE: BELT GUIDE TO BELT CLEARANCE SHOULD
BE MAINTAINED AT 5/32 TO 1/4'L

I0

9_

Mower Ddve Belt Adjustment

Your tractor has been manufactured with the

ability to m_djust the mower drive belt to pro-

vide you with longer belt life.

If the attachment clutch lever (Fig, 10) travels
3- I/2" up the slot in the dash before spring tension
resistanca is evident, adjustment is necessary.

NOTE.* CHECK FOR PROPER SPRING TENSION

WITH ENGINE OFF AND L_FT LEVER IN HIGHEST

POSITION,,

a, Lower or remove the mower deck for easier

access,

b_ Using (2) 7/t6"' wrenches, remove the D-shaped

washers from the rock shaft assembly (Fig I i -

Inset).

e_ Move extension spring from lower end of slot

to upper end in rock thaft assembly and install
the Doshaped washers (Fig., 1 t oInset},

do Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D.shaped

washer;,

NOTE', WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT. EXTEN
SION SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LOWER
END OF THE SLOT ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEMBLY

10. Check the Cutting Level

The blade housing was set at the factorF to cut
level, After mowing a short distance, look at the
area that was cut, If the blade housing cuts
uneven; see the instructions on "Side.to,Side and

Front-to-Rear Mower Ad[ustment" (pages 24 and

25L

ASSEMBL Y

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"DIS£NGAGE D" POSITION

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

ENGINE IDLER

PULLEY

FIGURE t0

1Io Final Assembly

a, Make sureall fasteners are tight,
b_ Read and follow the operation instructions

(page 12). Know the location and purpose of

al! contmls.

c. Check oll and gasoline (page 13) before starting

the tractor,

11

BOLT

R.H_ PIVOT
BRACKET

FIGURE t I

OPERA T/ON

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR YARD TRACTOR° If you understand the machine and its
operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance, While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with
your Yard Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Study the operating
instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Yard Tractor and to prevent injury

to yourself and others, Be sure to pay strict attention to all notes and cautions; they are included for your safety, Save
this manual for future reference,

Light Switch Ignition

Throttle _ Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake Attachment Clutch

Pedal Lever

He_ht

Adjustment

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

A TTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVERzPush levar up to engage
mower. There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch
engages,

A TTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment rift lever
to raise and lower the attachment mounted to. your trac-

tor, Move the lift lever forward to tower attachment.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions a

clutch and abrBke, To engage the brake push zhe peda/

completely down,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust-
ment knob to adjust the mowar height. With the attach-
ment lift lever in the "up"position, turn knob clockwise

{f"_} to raise cutting height and counterclockwise (f_)
to lower cutting height Lower Attachment rift lever

.... Parking Brake

GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly
and move gear shift laver to desired speed,

IGNITION*, Place key in ignition end turn to the right to
start.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns on end off the headlights°

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the
clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the park-
ing brake lever tn "Engaged" position and release

pressure from pedal, Clutch/brake pedal will remain in

brake poaitibn_ To release, push pedal in,

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in-

crease or decrease the speed of the engine,
CHOKE: To start acold engine, puff choke out to engage_,

12

1, Stopping Your Tractor

DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP |

THE ENGINE,=

NOTE; REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.

a. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "'BRAKE'"

position,

b o Move gear shift lever to "'NEUTRAL" position.
c, Place parking brake in "ENGAGED*' position and

release pressure from clutch/brakeD Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" posltion_ NOTE: MAKE SURE
PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR

SECURE.

d. Place attachment clutch leverin "'DISENGAGED"

positlon_

eo Move throttle control to "S" {slow) position.
f . Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Never use

choke to stop engine_

OPERA TION

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2. Starting The Engine

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE
YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN AREA.

THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH IN-
TERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STAR-
TING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE

THE *'ENGAGED" POSITION AND/OR THE

THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IS IN
FOOT PEDAL |S NOT FULLY DEPRESSED.

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT
ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PUR-

...... POSE OF THE,_E SWITCHES. ,_,

a. This engine has been shipped filled with sum-

mer_ weight oil, For cold weather operation,

see chart on page 16, Check engine oil level
with tractor on level ground, Remove and
wipe dipstick (Fig, 17) clean, screw it in tight

for a few seconds, remote and read oil level,
If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark is

reached,

bo Fill fuel tank, Use fresh, clean, regular UN-

LEADED automotive gasoline. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce va/te life). Capacity is
3-I/2 gallons°

CAUTION: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-

TURE .WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR=

MATfON OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE, ACIDIC
GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN

ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE

TO AVOID ENGINE'PROBLEMS. THE FUEL SYS-

TEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE

FOR 30 OAYS OR LONGER, DRAIN THE GAS
TANK. START THE ENGINE AND LET IT RUN UN-

TIL THE FUEL LINES AND CARBURETOR ARE
EMPTY, USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON SEE

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL IN.
FORMATION

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEANER

PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMANENT
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR

GEAR SHtFT

: LEVER FIGURE 12

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILLER |
NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL, WIPE OFF ANY
SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT STORE,

SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN

FLAME.

c, Place attachment clutch lever tn "DISEN-

GAGED" position (Fig° 12).

d, Push clutch/brake pedal fully into brake

position.

eo Place gear shift /eter in "WEUTRAL " position

(Fig. 12).

f, Pull choke out (Fig. 12},
go Move throttle control to middle position

(Fig, 72)_

h, Turn ignition key clockwise ((_-_) to "START"

position and release key as soon as engine starts,

NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY

FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER

MINUTE. If engine does not start after several at-

tempts, move throttle control to "F" (fast)

position, wait a few minutes and try again.

NOTE: tF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE "START,

tNG YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"
(PAGE 21)

t After engine is warm, push choke in. The first

time you start the engine, it will take extra crank-
Ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine.

NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A
FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF

TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT

j When restarting a warm engine, move throttle

control midway between "_S" (slow) and

"F" (fast) positioned Choke may not have

to be u_ed.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, _

INSTALL MOWER OR REMOVE
MOWER PARALLEL LINK (Fig° 7).

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OPERA TION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DIS£NGAGED'*POSITION

"ENGAGED"POSITtQN

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

BGURE 13

FUNCTION

_L L

Normal

Mowing

Heavy

Mowing

Snow

. B_ade

Snow Blower

or TiIler

Tt'aRsport

GEARSHIFT

2or3

lor2

1, 2or3

1

3,4or5

UTCH LEVER

THROTTLE

FAST

SLOW-FAST'

r ,,,,,,, ,,

DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT !

CAUTION: OPTtONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS. EXCES. t

3. Operating Your Tractor and Mower

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH AN

OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT.
TEMPT SY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WiTH

THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.

NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE

WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER-

FORMANCE AND PROPER DISCHARGE OF CUT MA

TERIAL. REGULATE GROUND SPEED BY SELECTING

A LOW ENOUGH GEAR (FIG. 14) TO GIVE THE MOWER
CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT

DESIRED.

J A DONOTOPERATETHEMOWERWITH"

a, Select desired height of CUtposition using height

adjustment knob (Fig. 13).

b _ Raise lift lever and place attachment clutch lever

tn disengaged position_

c. Push clutch/brake pedal down firmly.
d. Start engine (page 13).

eo With engine running and warm place throttle con-

tre/midway between "S" (slow) and "F" {fast)

positton_

f o Engage mower with the attachment clutch lever.

NOTE: "ENGAGE" DR "DISENGAGE" MOWER
BLADE CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY.

go Move gear shift lever to desired gear_
h. Lower mower into cutting position using ettaeh_

ment rift lever..

i o Release clutch/brake pedal to start movement

/. Move throttle control to "F" (fast) position.

NOTE: SELECT A GROUND SPEED THAT WILL SUiT
THE TERRAIN, QUALITY OF CUT AND ATTACHMENT
BEING USED_ (See Chart. Ftg. t4).

TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE l

SIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND
DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. {

MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD
TRACTOR SECURE,

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET IN

OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT
OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE
TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH-

MENT IS RUNNING.

OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS
CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO
EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR

SHIELD IN PLACE.

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FIGURE 14

14

NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT AIR IN-

TAKE DUCT INSTALLED (FIG 4). MAKE

SURE BOTTOM LiP OF AIR INTAKE DUCT
SITS BETWEEN BATTERY AND LiP OF

BATTERY TRAY.

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4, Mowing Tips

NOTE: TiRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE
MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED,

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER,

REFER TO PAGE 2.

a. Use the runner on the R.H.. side as e guide; the blade

cuts approximately an inch outside the runner IFig.

15).

b. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto thearea

that has been cut. Have the curates to the fight of
the machine. This will result in a more even distri.

but/on of clippings and more uniform cutting.

o, When mowing large areas (Fig. 16), start by turning

to the right eo that the clippings wllf dtsohsrge away
from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or

two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until flnished.

d. If grass is extremely tall, it shoutd be mow_d tw/ce.

The first time cut relatively high; the second time

to the desired height_

e, The left hand side of mower should be used for

trimming.

OPERA TION

f

r

T

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIGURE 15

5, Operating The Tractor On Hills

DO NOTDRtVEUPORDOWN HILLSWITH

A LOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° AND DO

......... TO PAGE 61,

a, Move gear shift lever to "'IST" gear be fore starting

b . AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,

c. If slowing is necessary, mov'e throttle control lever

d° If stepping is absolutely necessary, push cfutch/brake

e. To restart trector movement, make sure tractor is in

NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE. REFER

up or down hills_

to slower position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP°

TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/

PiNG AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT

BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH

POSITION.

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake,

the lowest speed range 11st Gear) and that you have

allowed room to roll slightly downhill. Depress
clutch/brake fully, Disengage parking brake and

release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start tractor
movement,

FIGURE 16

6. Flip.Up Discharge Guard

Your mower has a flip-up discharge guard lFig_ 15) for
door or gate clearance when held tn raised position.

MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITON

A

AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE

RAIS|NG DISCHARGE GUARD IDEFLEC-

TOR) ..... NEVER ,_OPERATE _MQ_WER

WITHOUT DISCHARGE GUARD IN

OPERATING POSITION,

f. Make all turns gradually_

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MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK
AND FILL TUBE

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 1B

To keep your tractor running better,

longer, perform necessary service using

the following maintenance schedule:

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,
ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR:

1, PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO
"BRAKE" POSITION_

2, MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N"

NEUTRAL POSITION.

3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-
GAGED" POSITION, REMOVE
FOOT FROM PEDAL,

4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER IN "DISENGAGED" POS1-

TION_

With Every Mowing

1_ Make sum all nuts on bolts am tight and cotter

pins and retainer spdngsaresecure.

2, Observeallsafety precautions,

3o Keep tractor we!l lubricated fmfer to page20jo

First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

1. Change Engine Oil

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mow-

inge) will help eliminate break-in residue which might

be damaging to your engine.

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER
THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL,

a Drain oil with engine warm,

b, Loosen off drain wing nut [Fig, t8} end remove

dipstick,

c. Catch oil in a suitable container,

do Tighten oil drain wing nut.
e. Refill engine otL See off chart, below, Refill capeck

ty is 1-I/2 quarts. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

f. Replace dipstick°

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
Determine temperature range expected before next oil

change. All oilmust meet A.P..L service classification SD,
SE or SF.

.20_ 0 _ 32 _ 60 _ 80 ° !00 _

Capacity is I-I/2 quarts° NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube

at aft times when engine is operating_

......... TO _,VOiD DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

CAUTION: SYSTEM, USE SAE SW30 OIL WHEN

THE TEMPERTURE FALLS BELOW 32 °

Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings)

5, TURN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF"POSITION. SHUT OFF THE EN-

GINE.

6, MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADE AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED,

7, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY,
8, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS
AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM

THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING,
BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-

ING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER
COMPONENTS.

1. CheckEngine OilLevel

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL I
WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine
ell level with tractor on level ground, Wipe dipstick

(Fig 17) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds/,

remove and read oil level If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark is reached. (See chart above). NOTE:
DO NOT OVERFILL.

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Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season)

1_ Brake Adjustment

This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake

system mounted on the right side of the transaxle

(Fig. 191_

SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN

_ IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN ]

IMPORTANT: PARKING BRAKE MUST BE DISEN-
GAGED AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL WHILE

MAKING ADJUSTMENT.

a_ Depress clutch/brake pedal end engage parking

brake.

b, Measure distance between brake operating arm

and nut "A" on brake rod.

C. If distance is other than 1- I/2"; disengage park-

ing brake, loosen jam nut (Fig. f9) and turn nut

"'A" until distance becomes 1-t/2", Retlghten

jam nut against Nut "A"°
d. Engage parking brake and recheck distance.
Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as
stated above, Readjust if necessary,,

2. Tire Care

Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI and rear tires
at 12 PSI,

3. Blade Sharpening

For best results mower blades must be kept eharp_
The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of
a flle or on a grinding wheel,. We suggest they be
sharpened after every 25 hours of mowfng_ Do not
attempt to sharpen while on mower.

a. When grinding, care should be taken to maintain

blade balance and the blade should be checked
for'proper balance before reinstallstion on mower.

Unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessive
vibration when running, end eventual damage to

mower or engine. Replace bent or damaged
blades,

b. To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam

• or well Leave'about one inch of the straight nail
exposed. Place center hole of clean blade over the

head of the nail (Fig. 201, NOTE: CENTER HOLE

OF BLADE ON NATL. IF BLADE iS PROPERLY
BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSI-

TION SHOWN IN FIG. 20, IF EITHER END OF THE
BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS NOT

BALANCED. SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL

BLADE 1S BALANCED ....

Every 60 Hours (Once a Mowing Season)

(Operating industy conditions may require more frequent

servicing.)

1o Check Battery

a. Acid solution level in each battery cell should be

even with bottoms of tubes in ceils (fig. 21). Add
ONL Ydistilled waterifnecsssaryo NOTE: DO NOT

OVERFILL.
b, Keep battery and terminals clean.
c. Keep battery bo/ts tight,

d, Keep vent caps tight and emall vent holes in caps

open.

e, Recharge at 6 amperes for I hour 17

HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST
BE ADJUSTED,

MAINTENANCE

BRAKE

BRAKE ROD NUT"A

CUTAWAYViEW

L ................ _P" VENT CAP

OPERATING ARM JAM NUT

DRAKE ENGAGED)

BAT3'ERY

TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

FtGURE 19

FIGURE 20

FIGURE 21

MAINTENANCE

PRE,CLEANER

BODY

2o Clean Battery and Terminals

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the

battery to "leak" power°

LEAD.ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXo

PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME
AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM
BATTERIES, ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES
AROUND BATTERIES.

a. Remove terminal guard,
b. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor,

c. Wash battery with four tablespoons of baking

soda to one gallon of water, NOTE:' BE CAREFUL
NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO THE

CELLS.

d.. Rinse the battery with plain water, dry and

reinstall on tractor,

e . Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush until bright

fo Replace battery cables, connecting RED battery

cable to positive terminal first, then BLACK bat_
tory cable to negative terminal Coat terminal con-

nections with Vasotineo

g, Replace terminal guard,

3. Change Engine Oil

FIGURE 22

_GURE 23

GREASE BOTH * 1

_FRONT WHEELS X .} /

O_L SPINDLES

The best time to change engine oil is at the end of
a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materlalB
are suspended in the hot oil. See chert, page 16.

4, Clean Air Cleaner Foam Pro_Cfeansr (Fig, 221

a. Remove knobs and cover.
b. Remove foam pm-cleaner element by sliding it

off of the paper cartridge.

co Wash foam pro-cleaner in liquid detergent and

water.

d. Wrap foam prO.cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.

e. Lightly coat foampre_leaner with englneo//o

Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil Do not

saturate,

f. Install foam pro=cleaner over paper cartridge,

g. Reassemble cover and screw down tight.

B. Clean Air Screen

Air screen (Fig, 22) must be kept free of dirt and chaff

to prevent angina damage from overheatlng_ Clean
with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt,

stubborn dried gum fibers,,

e, Check Muffler

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could
create a fire hazard and/or demage_

_ DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER,]

CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY
CAUSE BURNS,

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7, Lubricate Steering And Front Wheels

There is a greasefitting on each front wheel. Use

a greasegun to giveeach grease fitting two shots
of extreme pressure lubricating grease Amdex

No, I or equivalent (available through your Sears
Service Center), Use 30 weight ott to lubricate

front si_indles(Fig, 23),

8_ Oil Pivot Points

Place several drops of SAE 30 oi/atpn/nts where

parts move against each other, especially."

an Front wheet sptndles,

b, Hood hlnges.
c. Foot pedal shaft (both ends).

do Lift shaft (both ends).
SEE L UBRICA TION CHAR 7",PA GE 20,

MAINTENANCE

2o Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

(Refer to Page 18).

3o Replace In-Line Fuel Filter

If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to

carburetor, replacement is required.

a, With engine cool, rereove filter and plug fuel

line sections as removed from both ends of
fuel filter (Fig. 26}

b° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line,

I BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LtNE I

LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE tS IN
PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS. "

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PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-_

_k FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUST-

l DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE{S) TO I

MENT OR REPAIR {EXCEPT CARBURE-|
TOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TouCHING J

HOT ENGINE CQMPONENTS_ j

9. Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling

fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.

Air guide cover; must be removed,(Fig 24)

Remove eight 7/I6" bolts and six 5/16" bolts to

remove side and top covers. See hood removal,
page 23,

Every 100 Hours

1. Replace Spark Plugs

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or avery 100 hours, whichever comes first. Gap
should be set at 0_030 Inch (Fig,25LA deep well 13/I8

socket is required to remove the spark plug.

OP AIR
GUIDE
COVER

"" _ _ I"",,/"_ F,030'_FEELe"

FIGURE 25

\

HO_E

HOSE CL

FUI[t, F|LYER

FIGURE 26

FIGURE 24

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MAINTENANCE

® w,,.L

(_) MDWERCLUTCH PIVOT ( _-:

BOTHENDSOF

\_J FOOT PEDAL SHAFT f 1| ...... _'_'lr_sr_''L'--_'*---'_

EXTREME PRESSURE

LUBRICATING GREASE
AMDEX NO, t, SEARS

PART NO 2557R

_ REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'$.

IUNDER |N{TiAL PREPARATION
IN OWNERS MANUAL)

LUBRICATIONCHART

--SPINDLE (_

"-'---_WHEEL BEARINGS _

I---

...... {.-.3..=._

L OLUTc.PIVOT@

DSLIFT SHAFT (_

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE27

20

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,

ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR:

1. PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO
"BRAKE" POS_TION_

2. MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N"
NEUTRAL POSITION,

3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-

GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE

FOOT FROM PEDAL.

4, PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER IN "DISENGAGED" POSI-

TION.

5. TURN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF"
POSITION. SHUT OFF THE EN-

GINE,

6_ MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADE AND ALL MOVING PARTS

HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED,

7, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.
8, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS
AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM
THE PLUGS TO PREVENT iNJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING,

BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-
ING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS.

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

1_ Starting your Tractor W/lh e Weak Battery

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it

should be recharged, If "_umpercables" are used

for emergency starting, follow thisprocedure:

NOTE; YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH ,_, 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROLINDEO SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A =t2 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM,

LEAD.ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX..

PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME
AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM

BATTERIES° ALWAYS WEAR EYE PRO-

TECTION WHEN AROUND BATTERIES.

a_ Connect each end of the RED cable to the

POSITIVE (+) terminals of each battery

(taking care not to short against chassis)

(Fig 27j

b, Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the

NEGA TIVE (-) terminals of fully charged
battery,

co Connect the other end of the cable to the L.H,

side pane/ bolt (Fig. 28J NOTE: KEEP

AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND BATTERY.

do Disconnectcablesin reverseorder:

I, L.H_ sidepanel bolt (Fig. 28)_

2, Negadve terminals of fully charged batten/o

3. Posidveterminals:

IDLE SPEED
SCREW

MIXTURE

VALVE

GOVERNOR CONTROL

L_VER

FIGURE 29

|MPORI"ANT; DO NOT USEYOURTRACTOR BAT. I

. t ,Y ToSTA,'rOT" "W"'CL SIJ

2, Throttie Control Cable Adjustment

Never attempt tO change maximum engine speed.
This is preset at _e factory (3600 ± 100 RPMJ

and shou/d only be changed by a qua/ified service

technician who has the necassarF equipment.
a. Remove hood, page 23.
b. Loosen casing clamp screw until throttle cable

is free to move,

c, Move throttle control (on the dashboard) to

"FAST" posiu_on,

dr Pull throttle cable light (until swivel beneath

carburetor is against side of quarter clrcle)_
Retlghten casing clamp screw,

_ REFER TO "STARTING THE ENGINE,"}PAGE 13o

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REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

3, Carburetor Adjuslment

NOTE: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT TO CAR_

BURETOR, AIR CLEANER MUST BE ASSEMBLED TO
CARBURETOR WHEN RUNNING ENGINE

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature

or altitude° Adjust the carburetor fuel mixture
as follows:
a° Gently turn idle mixture valve clockwise

(_**) fFia 30) until it just closes and then

counterclockwise (,_-- ) 1-1/2 turns.

CAUTION; Valve may be damaged if turned

in too far.

b. Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with engine
running and choke pushed in.

co Move throttle control lever (on dashboard) to

"SLOW " position.

d, Hold governor control lever against idle speed

_erew, and adjust idle speed screw to obtain

1200 to !400 RPM (Fig, 29).

e, While still holding the governor control lever

against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve
slowly clockwise _-_ ){lean mixture) until speed

just starts to stow,

f, Turn idle mixture valve back to the midpoint

between rlch and lean.

g. Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 900 to

1200 RPM, Release governor control lever,

h, Move throttle control (on the dashboard) to

"FAST." If engine hesitates or dies, tum idle

mixture valve approximately i/8 turn counter-
clockwise (,_") until engine will accelerate
as throttle control is moved from "SLOW"

to "FAST, "

4. Fuse Retgecement

Replace with 30 amp automotlve.type plug.in

fuse.

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5. Motion Drive Belt Replacement

The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools°

Park the tractor on level area Engage parking brake,

NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION DECAL UNDER LEFT
FOOTREST.

am Remove mower. (See page 24).

b Remove two retainer springs from belt guide

bracket below transaxie pulley, Remove bracket

(Fig 31)

c Swing belt guides away from belt, toward rear of

tractor {Fig_ 3 I)

d, Roll belt over top of transexle pulley

e. Roll belt over engine pulley and off idler (Fig_ 33),

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

BELT

f . Release parking brake.. Pull belt as far as possible

over top of clutch pulley

g. Reset parking broke. Pull belt over top of clutch

pulley {Fig 33)

h, Pull bett out through shift gate to remove from

tractor {Fig. 32},

Install belt by reversing above procedure.

NOTE: REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN
MANUAL.

6, Hood Removal

a, Lift hood. Disconnect headlight wiring connection

iFig. 35L

b, Urrscrew one screw at rear of eash side panel {Fig,

34),

c. Pivot hood and sidepanel forward and lift off trac-

tor {Fig° 35).

d, To replace, reverse the above procedure,

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

BELT

SHIFT GATE

ENGINE

PULLEY

DRIVE BELT

CLUTCH
PUL

SCHEMATIC

REAR

VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR

FIGURE 32

L H, SIDE

FIGURE33

f I

RETAINER BELT GUIDE RETAINER
SPRING BRACKET SPRING

FIGURE 31

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FIGURE 34

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 35

RETAINER
SPR}NG_;

FIGURE 38

LIFT LEVER_

PLUNGER

F--

RH.

HINGE PINS

ROD

7. Mower Removal

a, Remove mower belt per instructions under

"Mower Drive Belt Removal" through step(c).

b, Remove retainer spring from clutch rod;' pull

clutch rod out of clutch bracket,

e_

Puff retainer springs out of rear suspension
trunnions. Remove rear suspension trunnlons
from lift brackets (Fig, 36)°

d_

Purl retainer spring out of rear hinge pin. Remove
rear hinge pin (Fig, 36).

e, Pull retainer sprlng out of front hinge pin. Remove

front hinge pin (Fig,, 361.

f_ Use rift lever to raise suspension arms_ Slide

mower out from under tractor.

NOTE: 1F AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE
MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

THE Loll, AND R.H, SUSPENSION ARMS |FIG, 36)
SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR,

8. Level Mower Housing

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level
ground or driveway,, Make sure tire pressures are 14

PSi in front tires end 12 PSI in rear tires. If tires are
over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust

Four mower,

Side.to.Side Mower Adjustment
am Depress lift lever plunger end use lift lever to

raise mower to maximum cutting height,

b, Measure height from bottom of curl to ground

lave! at front of roDware Distance "A " should be
the same on both sides of mower IFigo 37).

c. If distance ",4" needs to be ehan_d, snap out

access hole cover on L,Ho side above footrest,

Use 11/16" wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at

side-to-side adjustment trunnion (Fig, 38),

d, To raise left side of moor, loosen nut "/]"and

tighten nut "C'",

e. To lower left side of mower, loosen nut "'C" end

tighten nut "B';

NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS
IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16"

HEIGHT CHANGE°

f _ Be sure all nuts are securely tightened.

BOTTOM_

GROUND
LEVEL

FIGURE 37

_-.._TA

GROUND
LEVEL

_;IDE.TO*SlDE

ADJUSTMENT ,_ NUT "_R"

TRUNNION

24 RGURE 3B

REPAIR

Front-To.Rear Mower Adjustment
a To obtain the best cutting results, your mower

housing should be adjusted So the front and rear

flange distance "'D" (Fig, 391 is 1/2"" lower in
front when the mower ispositioned in the highest

cutting position. NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE

"D °" FROM GROUND LEVEL TO BOTTOM OF
CURL ON RIGHT REAR FLANGE AND COMPARE

TO DISTANCE "D" AT RIGHT FRONT FLANGE

b. To raise rear of mower, Ioosannut "E"on both

rear suspension arms. Screw bdth nuts "F" up
an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 40).

c. When distance "D" is I/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "E."_

do To lower rear of mower, loosen nut "F" on

both rear suspension arms an EQUAL NUM-
BER OF TURNS (Fig_ 40).

e. When distance "D" is l /2" lower at front than

rear, retighten nuts "E"

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN-
NfONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER
WILL STAY LEVEL.

9, Blade Replacement

Raise mower to highest position to permit access
to blades or remove moor (page 24)..

a. Remove bolt, lockwasher end washer (Fig_ 41)

(turn counterclockwiselii_-_)o

b. Remove and discard old blade..

c Clean top and bottom of mower housings.

d Place new blade between flanges, (the word

"TOP" is stamped on afl blades to assure proper

installation), and secure with washer, lockwasher

and bolt previously removed. TIGHTEN SECURE-

LY. Torqbe to 30-35 ft.. Ibs.

& ADJUSTMENT

"_LrFT BOTTOM

6RACKET OF CURL

REAR

SUSPI

TRUNNION

NUT "F

REAR

SUSPENSION

TR_JNN_ON FIGURE 39

LIFT

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GROUND
LEVEL

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED
BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES, CHECK

A

10, Roar Wheel Installation

BOLTS tN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO
MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT. TORQUE
BOLTS TO 30-35 FT, LBS,

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT
CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE
LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD AS
SHOWN AT LEFT°

Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust

accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub

to axle shaft.

WHEN REPLACING WHEELS ON THE
TRACTOR, THEY MUST BE MOUNTED

WITH THE LONG HUB SIDE TOWARD THE
CENTER OF THE TRACTOR. INCORRECT
INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT LATERAL
STABILITY_ {SEE FIG°44L

FIGURE 40

FIGURE 41

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REPAIR

11o Tire Care

a Maintarn tire pressure of t4 P.51 m front _res

and 12 PSi in rear tires

b, Keep tires free of gasohne, oil, or insect control

chemicals which can harm rubber.

c. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts an_ other

hazards that may cause dre damage.

d, Removing front wheel for tire repair (Fig. 42):

-=-Block up front axle securely,

.... Remove hub cap, klip ring and washer to

allow wheel removal,

.... Repair tire and reassemble, Replace washer

and snap klip ring securely in axle groove,

Replace hub cap,

e, Removing rear wheel for tire repair (Fig 43):

.....Block up rear axle securely,,

-*° Remove hub cap, E-ring and washer to allow

wheel removal

.... Repair tire and reassemble, While maintaining

key position, replace washer and snap E-ring

securely in axte groove. Replace hub cap,

& ADJUSTMENT

D,, Battery

I, Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of

battery,,

2 After a period of time in storage, battery may

require recharging.

E_ General Cleaning

Clean eng[ne, battery', seat, finish, etco of all

foreign matter

F, Store in a Clean Dry Area

_ WHEN MOUNTING TIRES_ UNLESS BEADS 1

! Z Storage

A. Fuel System

ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION CAN
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION,,

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage,

When mower is to be stored for a period of time,
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves,
etc. Give blades and unde_ide of housing a good
coat of grease or rust preventative Store in a
clean dry area°

IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM
FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS

THE 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 MOIS-
TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION

OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAM-

AGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STOR-

AGE. TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM

SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS

OR LONGER

B. EngineOg

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean
engine oil (Seechart, page 16).

Co Cylinder=

I, Removespark plugs,
2_Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes

into cy/inderso

3, Turn ignition key to "START" position for a

few secondsto distribute oil

4, Replace with new spark plugs.

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FIGURE 42

WASHER

HUBCAP

FIG (]RE 43

FIGURE 44

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TROUBLESHOOTING"

PROBLEM

WILL NOT START

r',/tLLNOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE INDEX)

Fill Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor

(clean if necessary), Replace Fuel Filter Use Fresh Fuel

Recharge or replace Battery

Check Wiring

Replace Spar# Plug(s) and adjust gap
Drain and replace oil for proper tempera rure

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake poaition

Charge or replace Battery
Move Arteehment Clutch Lever to "DISENGA GED "position
Replace Ignition Switch

Replace Interlock Switchfes)

Replace Solenoid or Starter

Replace .Spark Plug(s}
Replace Fuse
Check all Wire Connections and "'Ground" Points

Clean Battery Termlna/s

Replace Starter or Solenoid
Charge or Replace Battery
Check Wire Connections and "Ground'" Points

Place Throttle Control in "FAST'position and run

starter leveret times to clear cut gas

Remove Air Filter and clean

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Recharge or replace Battery

Check the Wiring
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, Use Fresh FueL,

Replace Fuel Filter

Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor
Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gear or reduce feed

Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor Use Fresh Fuel

Rome ve at_d clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary carburetor adjustments

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap
Replace Fuel Filter

Major Engine Overhaul
Shift to Iower gear or reduce load

Clean Air Screen
Add or change oil

Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Remove and clean Muffler or replace
Remove and clean Air Ftlter

U_e fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor

NO LIGHTS

WON'T CHARGE

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM W! LL NoT
SHUT DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES EngageAttaehmentClutch

SEAT CheckSeatSwitch

NOTE:' This tractor ia equipped with at_ opet"ator pre_ence

tensing ry_te'n. Any attempt bY the oper#torto leave the _t

;with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged

will shut down the engine.

Cheek Fuut, Switch and Wire Connections. Replace

Headlight Bulbs

Replace Switch

Check Fu_e for fault and replace

Replace Battery

Replace Diode Aeeembfy

! Replace Alternator

I

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Check all Wire Connections

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Place Throttle Control in "FAST" poaltion

Cheek air pressure in Tires
Check front-to-rear and side,,to.atde Mower adjustment

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE
UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE ReinstatlMowerOrivaBelt

EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION Replace Mandrel Straighten Deck or replace

WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING Letgrassdryout

OF GRASS CLIPPINGS Readjust Mower front-to.,rearendslde, to-side

UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING ReplaceBlades

U_e a slower ground speed
Replace Mower Blades

Reinstall Mower Blades with Top of Blade up

Clean under_ide of Mower Deck

Readjust Mower Drive Belt

Correct Clutch Maohani_'n Interference

Install new Mower Drive Belt

Adjust Mower Drive Belt

Replace frozen Mandrel
Replace frozen Idler Pulley

Replace bent or unbalanced Blades

Set Throttle for maximum engine speed

Clean underside of Mower Deck

Replace Blades

Readiust Mower front.to.rear and side.to-aide

Replace bent Man dml[s}

SERVICE RECORD

SERVICE RECORD

SCHEDULE

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.......... HoURStHOU"SI .OURS.OURS!HOURS

Blades

Brake Adjustment

Check Battery X

Change Engine 011 X

Check Engine Oil Leve_

;lean Air Fitte=" X

Cheek Muffler X

Clean A_r Screen and Engine Cooling F}ns X

Clean Front Grill X

Lubricate Tractor X

Replace Spark Ptugs X

Replace Air Fiber Cart[}dge X

Tires

FUe_ Filter X

Seam, Roebuck and Co, reserves the right to make any changes in design or
improvements without imposing any obligation to install the same upon its

terms hereto fore manufactured, 2B

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254'710

RED

RED

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LOOP
WttlE

FUSE

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Oil

START I_

YOUR TRACTOR tS 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
LIGI_ITS 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.

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_NmON

SWITCH

ORANGE

14YOLTS^C(1,tNI [ /,;0
LIGHTSOFFAT

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF
UNIT. THEY SHOULD BEREPLACED TO
PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO, NO+

i 120039X Seat

3 1055133( Bracket-Pivot-Seat

,,4 I05529X Bolt-ShoulderS/t6- 18

5 74780818 Bolt1/2-13x.1

£, 73680500 Nut.,Lock S/16- 18

7 73680800 Nut+ Lock3/8 16
8 121642X Fender
9 106202X Rallector- Rear

10 105801X Decal
11 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Thd,, Rof1.,8/8 +

12 19131312 Washer13/32x13/t6xl"2Ga.
13 STD523707 * Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16x3/4
14 1055!1X Strap-Fender

!6 STD55It37 * Washer. Lock3!8

17 I21093X Cap * Spring '.
19 121067X Cempres+ien bpnng

20 19131614 Washer13/32 x l x14 Ga_
21 1055093( Bracket. Fender

22 105531X Nut+ Push
23 106020X Tank. Fuel

24 !21221X Cap- Fuel
25 6999R Clamp +Hose

26 5277J Line - Fuel
27 106082X Pad- Spacer

28 121277X Chassis Assembly
29 121306X Drawbar

30 105523X PaneI-Dash-L.H.
31 121794X Cover.. Access
32 1 I0828X Panel- Dash- [7+H.

33 105525X Bracket + Support - Dash
35 105465X Footrest - L. H.

36 105464X Footrest - RoHo
37 STD533707 * Bolt, Carl. 3/8- 18x3/4

38 165466X Pad, Footrest
39 110923X Bracket- Clutch +Mover

40 3645J Bushing
41 105809X Decal. 5 Speed. 38"

42 108885X Guard- Muffler
43 110436X Grommet. Split

44 105839X Receptacle
45 1058383( Retainer

46 10575IX Stud. I/4 Turn
47 105867X Shield- Heat

48 109015X Bracket- Pivot- L, H,
49 109018X Bracket +Pivot. R. H.

18 x 3/4

50 106013X012 Hood
51 2751R Cu/i_

52 108402X lip
53 !06910X Washer

54 108067X Pa/ Nuf
55 I05528X Grill

56 I05806X Decal

57 105568X Decal- Slripe

58 19131616 Washer13/32xlx16Ga+
61 108403X Panel - Side - R. H+
62 108410X Panel. Side - L, H

63 108091X Hinge. [7+Ho
64 106090X Hinge +L. H,

65 108909X Screw - Special
68 106003X Lens - R, H,

67 106004X Lens - L. H.
68 ! 10897X Bezel - Headlight

69 121144X Belt - Shoulder

70 I08512X Bracket. Pivot - It+ H.
71 !08513X Bracket. Pivot+L.H_

72 4900J Decal + Clutch/Brake
73 109!99X Decal - Drive Belt

74

STD523710 * Bolt-Hex3/8.16x 1

75

8710J Stem., Tank,Fuel

76

119350X StrapAssembly- Grill

77

11050600 Washer- Lock, Ext. Tooth 3/8

78

108813X Decal. S!ripe, SidePanel- L. H+

79

106814X Decal -Stripe, Side Panel- It+H,

80

106974X Decal, Caution

81

17490816 Bolt, Hex Washer ThdoRoll.378.18

84

17490608 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 3/8.

68

$77J551150 " Washer- Lock I/2

89 19171912 Washer17/32xl-3/16x12Ga,,
90 121247X Pan Seat

9I 121251X Strip Foam

92 121246X Bracket, Switch Mount
93 121249X Spacer Split

94 72170410 Bo/t Cam I/4.20x 1 I/4
95 121250X Compression Spring

98 121248X uushtng, Snap

97 73900400 Nut, Range, Lock I/4 +20

xl

16x 1/2

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR

DRIVE

KEY PART DESCRtPTION
NO, NO.

f t05703X

2 12000028
4 121319X

5 106963X

8 110658X

9 108373X

t0 100229L TubeAssembly.Exhaust
11 STD522507 * Bolt, Hex t/4.20_ 3/4

12 STD651125 * Washer, Lock 1/4
13 8545,1 Gasket

!6 t10902X Valve,Drain, Oil
17 120302X V-Belt, Drive

18 275tR Ctip

19 105933X Knob
20 106699X Rod, Shifter
21 !0670tX Washer- $haft Plate
22 19151216 WashertS/32x3/4xf6Ga.

23 STD561210 "Pin, Colterl/8 x l
24 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Hd ThdoRoll,

25 I05730X Keeper, Belt, Engine
26 STD523707 ° Bolt, He_ 3/8- I6 x 3/4

27 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 12 Ga.
28 73680600 Nut, Lock 3/8.16
29 8883R Cover, Pedal

30 109037X Shaft, Foot Pedal
31 STD5718t0 " Pin, Rol13/16x f

32 121749X Washer25/32x 1-t/4 x 16 Ca,
33 I05918X Arm, Brake

34 STD580025 " Key, Wood_ff Na_ 9
35 121440X Guide, Belt, Lower, Eng. Pulley L

36 121441X Guide, Belt, Lower, Eng. Pulley R.
37 104777X Retainer, Belt Chassis

38 109070)( Keeper, Belt
39 4470J Spacer
40 4859J Idler, Flat
41 STD523727 *Bolt, Hex3/8.16x2-3/4

42 I0573tX
43 1004O7O0

44 74770720

45 I09366X

46 4921H
47 109370X

46 1O8190)(
49 190.91210

Pulley, Transaxle (Driven)

_ing, Retainer ......

! ransaxle, 5 Speea, t-oote Mooel

/voo4160.61 (see pages 42 and 43

for parts breakdown)
Duct, Air Intake

Engine, Briggs and Straiten Model
No.. 400707, Type No° I507-01

Muffler

3/8- 16 x 3/4

H.
H.

Pulley, Engine

Washer, Lock 7/16
*Bolt, Hex 7/18- 20 x 1_1/4

Keeper, Belt L. H.
Retainer Spring
Strap, Locater

Clamp

Washer9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ca..

- MODEl. NUMBER 917.254710

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO,

51

STD523107 ' Bolt, He_ 5/16- !8x3/4

62

73680600 Nut, Lock 5/16- 18

53

STD523727 " Bolt, Hex 3/8.16x 2-3/4

54 I05842X

55 1O9167)(

56 106t57X
57 76020412
68 105844X
59 110437X
60 71673
61 106888X
62 STD551037

64 STD541237 " Nut, Hex, Jam3/8 .16
65 105724X Bracket, Clutch
66 STD533707 • Bolt, Cart. 3/8 - 16x3/4
67 f08298X Pulley, Idler
68 105707X Bellorank Assembly
69 106499X Retainer, Be#

70 STD623715 " Bolt, Hex3/8- 16x 1-1/2

71 110812X Washer, Hardened

72 12000039 xsss Ring

73 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch
74 105710X Link, Clutch

76 121488X Control, Throttle
77 17080408 Screw, Hex Thd.. Cut. 1/4- 20x 1/2
78 59192 Cap, Valve
79 65139 Stem, Valve
80 106268X 7ire, Rear18 x 9.60 x 6

8! 106108X Rim, 8"
82 109502X Spacer, Split

83 121749X Washer25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ca.
84 12000001 EoRipg

85 I04757X Cap, Hub, Rear

86 STD580105 " Key, Square 3/16x2
87 t09369X Keeper, Belt, R, H.
68 17490624 Boll, Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 3/8 - 16

89 17490512 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 5/16
90 STD523710 * Bolt, Hex 3/8.16 x I

91 105706X Bearing
92 71040412 Bolt, Hex 1/4.26x3/4

93 19132012 Washer13/32x1-1/4xt2Ga
94 I06919X Plate, Red, Shift

95 105700X Spring, Torsion

97 7152J Tube (Not fumishedwith tractor)

98 110422X Spring, Brake Return
99 674A380 Spark Arrestor Kit

IOOSTD541437 Nut Kepso 3/8- 16

10tSTD551237 Washer Lock Tooth 3/8
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Strap, Torque
Bracket, Transaxle

Plate, Strap, Torque
Pin, Cotter t/8 x 3/4

Rod, Brake, Park
Red, Brake

Cap

• Spring, Red, Brake
Washer 13/32x 13/16x 16 Ca.

x 1.1/2

• !8x3/4

A B C D

@ 27 sz

E F

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28

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

STEERING ASSEMBLY

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

1 106810X

2 100710L
3 73940800

4 100712K
5 I00713N

6 1007t1L

7 106015X

8 120028X
9 120003X011

10 1098t6X

11 17490608

12 121749X
13 108705X

14 2882J

15 71208

16 109432X
17 108685X

18 17490612

19 108683X

20 12000029
2I 6268H
22 108684X
23 106126X
24 1055t8X
25 74180512

26 73680500
27 108263)(012

28 73680600
29 STD523120

30 121236X
31 106001X

-32 STD523707
34 19111216
35 121232

36 121526
38 11050600

39 72110608
40 105669X
41 105663X

Decal - Cap Steering Wheel 42 74761060
Insert. Steering Wheel 43 I06664X

* Nut. Top Lock 1/2-20 UNF 45 110438X

Washer , 46 73901000
Wheel-Steering 47 17490508

• Adapter- Ste_rtng Wheel
Sleeve - Steering 48 I06656X

Dash 49 I05654X
Dash Plate 50 121748X

NsYcliner Snap-In 51 121321X

row- Hex Washer Thd Roi13/8 - 52 STD551131

16x 1/2 53 STD541131 *

Washer 26/32 x 1-1/4 x 166A 54 3366R
Shaft- Steering 55 t06727X

Pin.Drive 56 STD551137 *
Bushing ; 67 STD641137 "

Bracket-Steering 58 1654J
Gear- Pinion 59 17431008

Screw- Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 3/8 - 60 104757X

16x3/4 61 2751R

Rod- Steering 62 STD641037 *
Ktlp Ring 64 59192

Bearing. Thrust 65 65139
Gear., Sector 66 278H

Key- Woodruff 67 9040H
Dash - Lower 68 106732X

Screw. Crown Truss Hdo 6/16 - 18 x 69 106222X
3/4 70 101930X

Nut - Lock 5/16 - t8 7I 108456X
Saddle 72 69904
Nut-Lock3/8- 18 73 72110622
Bolt. Hex5/16.18x2 74 121235X

Spacer 75 19131416
Support Plate -Battery 76 74580

Bolt-Hex378-16x3/4 77 STD512507 *
Washer11/32 x 3/4 x 166A 78 19091216

Cap Spindle 79 73510400

Control- Choke 80 19272016

Washer. Lock, IntJExt. Tooth 3/8 63 6320R

Bolt- Carriage 84 19111216
Axle - Front

Support - Saddle - Rear

85 121232X Cap Spindle
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Bolt - Flex 5/8.11 x 3-3/4
Support. Saddle - Front
Spacer Bearing - Front Axle

Nut - Lock - Flange 5/8.11
Screw- Hex Washer Thd, Roll. 5/16

- I8x 1/2

SwPaindfe- L. H,

fndle - R. N

sher 25/32 x t -5/8 x I6 Ga°

Rod - T_e

" Washer- Lock 5/16

Nut - Flex 6/16- 24

Bearing
Link- Drag

Washer - Lock 3/8

Nut. I.fe_:3/8 - 24

Bushing - Steering
Screw. Hex No. 10.16x 1/2

C_ip ,, Hub * Front

• Fuel Line

Nut . Hex 3/8 - 16

Cap- Valve

Stem - Valve

Fitting- Grease

Bearing
Rim - 6" Front

Tire., Front
Washer- Hardened

Decal. Instructions; Operating

Tube - Tire. Front

Bolt. Carriage Flex 3/8- 16 x 2.3/4
SWPaacer

sher 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Spacer
Screw _ Pan Head 1/4.20 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Nut, Keps 1/4 NC

Washer27/32 x 1 I/4 x 16 Gao

Clip, Insulated

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x I8 Ga,

A B

C D E F G H J K -- L

2e

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28 _ _s

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REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

LIFT ADJUSTMENT

A

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48

35

36

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39

38

REPAIR PARTS

LIFT ADJUSTMENT

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

1 106833X Knob 28 110810X

2 110924X Lever_MowerClutch 29 19151216

3 106498X Bracket - Pivot 30 9135R
4 73680600 Nut-lock3/8- 16 31 4939M
5 STD523707 ° Boft-Hex3/8,- 16x3/4 32 110447X
6 10645IX Bolt _ Shoulder 33 4921H

7 108387X Rod..Clutch. Pdmary 34 19171516
8 76020412 Pin-Cotterl/8x3/4 35 110448X

9 106308X Trunnlon-LtitLower 36 110029X

10 109728X Bellcrank
11 108236X Bracket - Switch 37

12 106444X Bracket. Bel/crank 38
13 1200037 KtipRing 39 105864X

14 100734K Knob, Depth Adjustment 40 121599X
15 110807X Nut.Special 41 106848X

16 110729X Rod - Adjust - Lift 42 121598X

17 2876H Spring 43 STD541050

t8 STD551037 * Washer13,32xS/Sx 16Ga., 44 56606
19 17021008 Screw-HaxHd, Tap. 45 76020308

20 121000X Shaft*Lift 46 19131410
21 121002X Lever- Ltft (Inc, Key No. 22) 47 73980600

22 t21006X Rod-Lever 48 12000022
23 105723X Plunger. Lever 49 19292016

24 109413X Grip- Handle 50 73360700
25 STD523715 ° Boi13/8.16x 1.1/2 52 73710700
26 STD551137 * Washer- Lock 3/8

27 110739X Washer-Spring3/8

14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

Trunnion _ Stop Depth
Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Retainer Spring

Retainer Spring

Trunnion - Lift

Retainer Spring

Washer 17/32 x 5/10 x 16 Ga

Link _Lift Adjust
Link ,. Lift

STD533707 * Bolt. Carriage 3/8.16 x 3/4
STD541237 * Nut-Jam3,8- t6

'STANDARDHARDWAR_-PURCHASELOCALLY

Bracket - Suspension

Arm - Suspention - L.H.

Bolt - Shoulder 3'8 - 16

Arm. Suspension - R FL

* Nut- Hex Fin I/2.13

Spring

- Coffer 3/32 x !/2

Washer 13,32x 7A_X 10 Ga,

Nut ..Lock 3/8 - 16
E-Ring

Washer29/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga,,
Nut Hex Jam 7/16 -20
Not Crownlock Jam 7/16-20

A B C D E

_5 _4 _27

_p 47

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2547'10

38" MOWER

43

CC _ C

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REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR

38" MOWER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO. NO.

I 108085X V.Belt

2 t21259X Housing
3 8417J Runner, R. H..
4 73680600 Nut, Lock 3/8- 18
5 19111216 Washer11/32x3/4x16Ga,
6 72140505 Bolt, Cart. 5/16 - 18 x 5/8

7 105896X Bracket, Deflector

8 110452X Push Nut
9 106734X Spring, Deflector

10 t06735X Rod, Hinge
11 106_36X Deflector, Shield

12 105814X Decal

13 185304X Cap

14 105662)( Link, Parallel

15 105744X Pin, Hinge, Front
16 4921H Spring, Retainer
17 105872X Step, Link

18 109835X Ptn; Hinge, Rear

19 STD523707 * Bott3/8- 16x3/4

20 73680500 Nut, LoCk 5/16 - 18
21 109598X Bracket, Lift, R. H.
22 109597)( Bracket, Lift, L, H.
23 STD533107 * Bolt, Cart. 5/16- 18x3/4
24 37t3J Instruction, Caulion Decal

25 109503X Support Arm
26 109504X Slop, Deck, Front

27 . _. Decal, Safely Standard- Not
28 121317X Guide, Belt

29 STD523720 * Boft3/8.. 16x2
30 108832X Arm, Idler

31 76020308 Pin Cotter
32 121316X Pulley, Idler
33 106902X Spacer, Retainer

34 102669X Keeper, Belt
35 12t687X Jackshaft A_sembly
36 100668L Plate, Support, Jackshaft
37 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Hd_ 3/8 - I6 x

Serviced

374

- MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO. NO,

36

t7490620 Screw, Hex Washer lid, 3/8 - 16 x

39

121263;4 Blade, 38"

40

19132012 Washer13/32 x l-1/4 x12 Ga.

41

STD551137 " Washer, Lock3/8

42

STD632715 * Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 24x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

43

I08250X Spring, Extension

44

I08235X Rod, Clutch, Mower

45

4921H Spring, Retainer

46

STD560907 " Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4

47

109892X Rock Shaft Assembly

48

76020616 Pin, Cotter3/16 x I

49

108247X Rod, Brake, Primary

5O

STD533707 * Bolt, Can'. 3/8- 16x3/4

51 121343X

52 108243X

53 I08241X
54 I05857X

55 I08673X
56 106578X
57 I06463X
58 108249X
59 106456)(

60 t00672K
61 100673L
62 106513)(
63 19111018
64 74760888
65 7631J

68 19131614

67 72140610
68 3713T

69 122314X
73 74760412

74 tO9893X

75 73680400
76 110445)(
77 72110506

MowerAssembly Coml_ete 1222t5X

*STANDARDHARDWARE.-PURCHASE LOCALLY

1-1/4

DecalWarning

Bracket, Pivot, R_H.
Bracket, Pivot, L..H.

Bracket, Suspension, Rear, R. H .
Bracket, Suspension, Rear, L. H.
Brake Assembly
Rod, Brake, Secondary, L. H.
Rod, Brake, Secondary, RoH.
Bracket, Brake, Pivot
Spacer, Brake

Bracket, Support

Washer, Wear
Washer I I/32 x 5/8 >_16 GaD

Bolt3/8- 16x5-1/4
Runner, L. H.

Washer 13/32x I x 14 Ga.

Boil, Carr. 3/8 - 16x 1.1/4

eaf,Warning

acer, 5pfit

olt, Hex 1/4 - 20 x 3/4

Washer, Special

Nut I/4 - 20
Plate Support Lo H. Jackshaft

Bolt Ro Hd Sq Nk 5/16 - 18 x 3/4

t

A B C E G H

_'23 23 5O 6 64

_s _2o Q4 _2o_

20

Q

_20

J K L M N P

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TRANSAXLE

16

14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4150-61

5,

57

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42

53

53

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14 |'IP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

TRANSAXLE

TRANSAXLE FOO'fE - MODEL NUMBER 4150-61

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I I06845X
2 2276J
3 121118X

4 68003
5 105904X

6 1O5905)(
7 2287J

8 2233J

2232J
2231J

2230J
2229J

2228J
2227J
2226J

105906X

9 6725J

10 2228J
11 2257J

12 106846X

13 I06095X
14 105909_

15 I05910X
16 105911X

17 105912X
18 105913X

19 I05914X
20 2242J
21 106096X

22 2244J
23 105916X

24 105917X
25 110070X

26 109253X
27 108978X
28 I09254X
29 108980X

30 120406X
31 108445X
32 105925X
33 108981X

34 120998X
35 3413J

36 105928X
37 t06605X

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

Housing, upper 38 I08983X
Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 x 1.31Lg. 105930X

Screw, Tapping, I/4-20 x.875 Lg. 10593tX
Ball, Detent 105932X

Spring, Detent 3417J

Screw, Set I06097X
Ring, Retainer 2264J

Washer, Plain, .632 x Io00 x .020 I06098X
Washer, Plain, .632 x 1.00 x °026 2265J

Washer, Plain, .632 x 1_00 x _031 106586X
Washer, Plain, _632 x 1_00x _036 t06587X

Washer, Plain, .632 x 100 x .041 106588X

Washer, Plain,° 632 x 1.00x .048 2263J
Washer, Plain,. 632x 1_00x_050 39 108727X
Washer, Plain, 632x 1.00 x.060 40 106151X
Washer, Plain, ,632 x 1.00 x_082 41 106589X

O-Ring 42 120408X
Washer, Plain, .832 x 1.O0x .046 43 I0593FX

Key, Woodruff, No, 9 44 106152
Assembly, Kit, Input Shaft (Inc'so 45 2226J

Key No so 7,8,9, tt, 12, I3,14,71, and 46 2272J
2 Needle Bearings) 47 2264J
Pinion Bevel 14T 48 110080X

Ring, Retaining 49 120409X
Chain, 24 Pitches 50 105941X

Bearing, Flange 51 t10071X
Gear, Spur, f4T 52 120952X

ColfarClutch 53 106592_

KeeY,Clutch 54 110083X

y, Woodruff, No. 3 55 I09002X

Shaft, Intermediate 56 108987X

Key, Woodruff, No. 61 57 109975X

ing, Retaining 58 120997X

Sprocket, 18T 59 7294J

_s_aacer 60 108989X

ah Spur, 40T 61 120953X

cer 62 120954X

ear, Spur, 35T 63 _08992X

Gear, Spur, 25T 64 120951X
Gear, Spur, 22T 65 120956X
Gear, Spur, t9T 66 120955X
Washer, Plain, .640 x 137x .081 67 108996X

Assembly, Gear° Combo., 12T & 68 73810500

35T 69 120993X
Shaft, Idler 70 106596X

Washer, Plain, ,83 x 1o00 x .01

rOCket, 9T 7I 120415

at', Bevel, 42T 72 120416X

NO. NO,

Washer, Plain, .758 x 1_12 x .010
Washer, Plain, 758 x 1.12 x.015
Washer, Plain, 758 x 1.12 x .020
Washer, Plain, 758x 1o12X 025

Washer, Plain, 758 x 1,25 x 020
Washer, Plain, 758 x 1.25 x .025

Washer, Plain, 758 x 1.25 x ,03 I
Washer, Plain, 758 _r1.25x .035

Washer, Plain, 758x 1.25x ,040
Washer, Plain, ..758 x t. 25 x .045

Washer, Plain, .758x 1.25x 050
Washer, Plain, _758 x 1 25 x.055

Washer, Plain, _758 x 1.25 x .062
V-Ring

Gear, Spur, !5T
Gear, Spur, 25T
Gear, Spur, 28T
Gear, Spur, 31T

Shaft, Drive

Washer, Plain, °640 x trO0 X .060

Seal, Felt

Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.25 x o031
Axle, L Ft.
Gear, Miter, 15T

Ring, Retaining
Gear, Spur, 32T
Shaft, Cross
Gear, Miter, 15T
Axle, R. H.

Assembly, Shifter

Cap, Support
Housing, lower
Puck, Friction

Disc, Brake
Spacer

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Lever, Actuating
Puck, Friction
Bracket, Anti-Rotation

Screw, Tapping, 5/!6-18 x 250 long

Washer, Plain .321 x 1.00 x .055

Nut, Lock, 5/I6-24 (Nylon insert)

Washer, Plain .34 x .8 t x 06

Screw, Tapping, 5/16- 16 x 1.44
Long

Washer, Plain, 63 x 138 x. 05

Grease

*USE IN VARIOUS COMBINATIONS TO MAINTAIN

PROPER CLEARANCE.

+ NOT SOLD SEPARATELY--ORDER KEY NO_ 12

43

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,254710

ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER t507-01

CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT,ANDENGINEBASEGROUP

4

3 7

82 4

54_

44

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 38" RIDING YARD "[RACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER '1507-01

CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT, AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 90576

4 27803
5 92791
6 222892

7 93722

8 93394
9 222912

10 93777

11 93158
12 491247

13 93862
14 270981
15 222860
t6 261463

17 210940
18 212462

19 93111

20 93113
21 93686

22 92290
23 393415

24 260924
25 394959

25 394960
25 394961
25 394962
26 394955

28 394958
26 394957
26 394958

27 299691

27391286

28 394348
29 222773
30 393270

31 92909

32 220863

33 291675

34 91084

35 393552
36 270983

37 271142

37 271188

37 27118g

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

Nut- Hex 8 o32 38 222698

• Gasket- Valve Cover 39 93585

Washer. Lock, shekepreof 40 94296
Cover- Breatber Cylinder No_2 41 491287

Terminal- Spade 42 261560
Screw* Sam 43 262332

Baffle-Air 44 491530
Screw- Hex Head (Back Plate to 45 220863
Cyfinder) 46 394501

Screw- Sam 47 271157
Housing. Blower 48 93469
Screw- Crankcase Cover Mtg, Sere 49 212968

• Gasket- Crankcase 50 222875
Cover Plate. Crankcase 51 280224

+Seat - Inlake Valve (Standard) 52 271170
+Seat * Exhaust Valve (Standard) 53 394020
Head - Cylinder No. 2 54 394394
Screw - Cylinder Head (I- 15/16"

Long) . 85 390419
Screw - Cylinder Head (2-5/16 56 261528

Long) 57 231445
Screw- He_"Head (10 _ 32 x 5/8) 59 26828

Washer- Lock (Noo 10 x 1/16x 3/ 60 292260

_it) 61 93630

Slinger Assembly 62 221898

Lock - Piston Pin 63 65906
Ring Set - Piston _Standerd) 64 261368

Ring Set. Piston {,010" O.So) 65 393382

Ring Set - Piston (o020_ OoS,)
Ring Set - Piston(.030 O.S,)

Piston Assembly (Standard) (Inc.
KeyNos. 24 & 25) 66 261961

Piston Assembly (010". O.S.)
Piston Assembly (.020. 0 SJ
Piston Assembly (,030 O,S,) 67 394941
Pin Assem b¥- Piston (Standard) 68 230318
(lnc, t_eytvo. 24) . 69 394539

Pin Assembly - Piston {,005 O,S.)
Gear. Governor 70 66538

Washer- Thrust 71 89838

Rod Assembly- Connecting (In_ 72 280225
KNeyNos. 31 & 32) 73 394358

OTE: FOR CONNECTING ROD 74 212461

WITH o020" UNDERSIZE 75 270984
CRANKPIN BQRE, ORDER NO_ 76 491304

393714 77 399265
Screw- Connecting Rod 78 39 t086

Washer 1/4 x 5/8 x t732 79 391115

Seal. Oil 80 299146
Plug- Oil Drain 81 93053

Base Assembly - Crankcase 82 393370

Gasket _Cyllnder Flead No_2 . 83 93496
Gasket - Crankcase Cover (1/64 84 223890

thick) 88 221536

• Gasket * Crankcase Cover (,005"
thick)

" Gasket - Crankcase Cover ('.609"

NO. NO.

Key. Flywheel
Screw - Hex Head Sam

Retatner- E-Ring

Foam Seal. Governor Shaft
Upper Bushing- Governor

LowerBUShing_Governor
Crank. Governor

Washer. Governor Crank (Inside)

GasketSet

Seal,. Filler Tube

Screw -Hex Head

Gear. Cam
Clamp - Oil Filler

Tube _Oil Filler

Seal - Oil FitterCap

Cap and Dipstick -Oii Filler
Dipstick and TubeAssembly (Inc.
Key Noa. 47, 48, 50, 51, 52 & 53)

Valve * Exhaust
Valve. Intake

Gear- Timing

Spring - Exhaust Valve

Rolocoil- Exhaust Valve
Retainer- Exhaust Valve Rotocofl

Retainer. Intake Valve
Spring - Intake Valve

Tappet- Valve
Crankshaft

NOTE; ORDER NO, 94196

FOR TIMING GEAR RETAINING
DEVICE

Guide. Exhaust Valve(Only)
NOTE: NO, 231218 GUIDE -

INTAKE (BRASS) .....

Cylinder Assembly (lnc, t_eyrqo,__)
Connector- Impulse Pump
Plug - Spark (Resistor)Champion

Rj-12or equivalent
Elbow - Spark Plug

Wrench - SparkPlug
Tube - Breather '

Filter- Fuel (ln Fuel Line to Tank)
Head - CyfiriderNo. 1

Gasket* Cyltnder Head No, I

Back Plata Assembly

+

Bearing. Cylinder
Seal. Oil

Wire - Ground

Line _Fuel(Inc. Key Noo81)

Clamp. f ueI Lfne

Breather Assembly No, 1

Screw- Hex Head,

Bracket. Choke Cable

Clamp - Casing

* INCLUDED iN (":_SKET SET NO. 394501

thick)

+ SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL

45

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01

A;R CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP

76

73

75

38

55 56

34

,61

39

66

)..._--23

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67

69

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REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR ,,MODEL NUMBER 917.2547t0

ENGINE BRIGGS AND SI'RAI'TON - MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01

AIR CLEANER - CARBURETOR GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCR|PT]ON
NO. NO, NO. NO,

1 212706 Knob - Air Cleaner

2 94289 Nut-Hex 41 93053
3 223579 Cover- Air Cteaner 42 397882
4 271271 Element. Air Cleaner 43 280474

5 224039 Mounting Strap Assembly - Air 44 491538
6 94166 Screw= Hex Head 46 271013

7 398826 Body - Air Cleaner 47 26157

8 491427 Carburetor Assembly(Inc. Key Nos° 48 91920

9 399327 BodyAssembly, - UpperCarburetor 52 261395

t0 271411 Gasket - Air Cleaner 53 223688
11 93499 Screw. Throttle and Choke 54 93829
12 223534 Valve.Choke 55 271025

14 392673 Shaft and Lever- Choke 56 270989
15 271609 +Gasket- Carburefor Body 57 280197

16 298514 Float. Carburetor 58 394501
17 94152 Screw- Flex Head Sere (10 - 32 x 3/ 59 394019

18 491531 dy - Lower Carburetor (lnco Key 6t 223714

19 231209 Brushing - Throttle Shaft 63 394681

20 223370 Valve. Throttle 64 271013
21 271412 * Gasket- Carburetor and lntake 65 231339

22 93897 Screw-Sam 67 282375

23 93971 Screw _Flex Head 68 223893
24 280818 Crank. Bell 69 221535

25 270884 * Gasket - Intake Manifold Mounting 70 93498

26 93208 Screw- Intake Manitold Mounllng 71 393397

27 93970 Screw-HexHead 72 491539

28 261587 Link-Throttle 73 94298
29 280319 Spacer-Carburetor 74 223882

30 213290 ManifofdAssembly- Intake 75 262337

31 93949 Screw- Sere 76 94297
32 262351 Spring- Governor
33 491297 LeverA_embly-Govemor(lnco

34 92278 Nut. Hex (tO- 24)
35 222289 Washer

36 261563 Spring -Governor Idle

37 93853 Bolt, GovemorLever
38 261588 Link. Governor

39 491282 Bracket- SpeedControl

Cleaner " 45 392672

9, I0. II, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 17, 18,

19,20, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 49 270988

50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 62 & 50 261358

63) 51 221377

4_o 60 223472
Nos. 1I, 19, 20, 45 & 46) 62 230896

Elbow 66 490207

Key &los. 34, 35 & 37)

40 393815

" INCLUDED IN GASKET SET NO 394501

+ INCLUDED IN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT NO.

491539

x iNCLUDED IN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL K_T NO,.

491539 AND PUMP REPAIR KIT NO. 393397

lmputse Line and Clamp Assembly
(Inc. Key No, 41)

Clamp - Fuel Line .
Plug and Seal, Solenoid

O.Ring Seal
+Valve Assembly- Carburetor Idle

Shaft and Lever- Throttle
+Washer.. Choke Shaft

Spring - Throttle Adjustment

crew. Machine Fill. Hdo (8 - 32 x 5/

8)

xDiaphragm
xSpring
xCap . Spring

xSpring - Pump

Cover - Diapnragm

Screw- Diaphragm- Damping
xGasket - Carburetor Pump

xDiaphregm - Damping
Body. Pump

Gasket Sat

Cartridge - Air Cleaner

Plug. Welch

Cartridge Plate - Air Cleaner
+Pin - Float Hinge

+Valve - Fuel Inlet

Washer"
Jet Needle Valve

Crank - Bell

Link
Bracket-Control Cable

Clamp

Screw Hex - Head

Repair Kit. Pump

Overhaul Kit - Carburetor
Nut. Square

Washer

Spring - Compression

raw- Pan Head

47

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14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR _MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON . MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01

ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP

1-1 2

1

Q--,

38

48

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 38" RIDING YARD TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254710

ENGINE BRtGGS AND STRATTON * MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 1507-01

ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP

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

f 94326

2 222673
3 230674
4 2225I 1
5 223726
6 491180

8 393458

9 393474

10 93621

11 391362

12 19203

13 394891

I4 93381
15 221798
16 394970

17 93163
18 222849

19 222847

Screw - Sern 20 222846

Screen - Flush Rotating 21 222848

Nut =Hex . 24 394808

Washer * Spring
Retainer- Fan

FMlywheeland Ring Gear Assembly - 25 395537

agneto

Connector Assembly (Dual Cieruit) 26 395538

Stator. Alternator (Dual C#cuit) 27 393825
(Inc. Key No. 8) 28 94003
Screw- Sem 29 390837

Gear- Flywheel Ring (Includes 30 394860

Mounting Parts) 31 90366

Puller- hTywheel (Optional 32 91162

Accessory) . .

Armature Group (Inc. Key Ivoso 15, 33 280104

16 & 38) 34 398003

Screw- Armature Mounting Sere 35 94192

Terminal. Ignition Cable 36 393254
Trigger Coil Assembly - Magnatron

Ignilion 37 396865
Screw- Sem
Cover- Air Guide 38 394988

Shleld. Cyfinder 39 280815

40 93535

Shield. Cylinder
Cover - Air Guide

Motor- Starting (lnc_ Key Noso 25,

26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36

&37)
Commutator.End Cap Assembl_

Starter (lnc. t_ey r_o_26)
Brush Set

Housing Assembly

Thru Bolt

Armature Assembly (Motor)
Drive End Cap t_ssernbly . Staffer

LocKwasher

Screw. Hex Head (%/16 - 18 x 1-I/

_ear- Starter

Clutch Assembly. Starter
Roll Pin

Pinion Spring Kit (Inc. Key Nos. 33

&35)

Starter Drive Group (Inc. Key Nos.
33, 34, 35 & 36)
Armature Assembly
Fan o Fly_'heel

Screw- Sern

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AttachmentsThatAddtotheUsefulnessofYourCraftsmanYardTractor

Searsoilersa wide varietyof aitachmenls thatfit your tractor,Manyel theseeretistad be_owwilhbriefexplanaUonsof how theycan helpyou Thta
Iistwas currentat thetimeo1publ.icat_n:however, itmaycoange +nrufureyears-- moreattachmentsmay be added,changes(intrudingchanges

Inthestocknumber)may bemacleinmesaattachrnan_,or somemaynolonger beava_at_e+
i_ostof thesealtachmentsdonotrequlreadditionalhilches orconversionkits ([hosethat deare tndicaled)and are designedtot easyattachingand

detaching.Youmayordertheseattachmentsat mesl Searsrelait stores,calalog Palesollices,and throughI.hecatalogo
PERMANEXBAGGERletayou collectgrassclippingsand leaveslora healthierneatar4oekinglawn.Two Permenex containershold3O.gallon

p_as_icbags Stocknumber71,.24940

LAWNSWEEPERStetyoucollectgrass clpplngs andloaves

71-24030 304n. &0 cu. It.
7f o24032 32-1n. 10.0cu, &

7f-24033 High-Pedormanca 32in. ti.5 cu, It.
7f.24038 Hlgl_Pedormar'¢._ 384n. I25 ou. It.

LAWNVACS forpowertutco_c_one ot heavygrass clippingsand leaves,Wand attachmentIDpickup debristn hard4o-reachpieces,.

71.2455 3HP 8bu, 71+26471chute
71-2452 3HP f2 bu, 71-2647I chute

CARTSmakehaulingeasy

71-24363 4 CU.ft. 400Ib_ Dumpcart
71-24354 10cu.It. 1,000lb, Hauling cart

71-24355 10 cu It 1,000Ib. Dumpcarl
71-24356 f4 cu It+ 1,250]b, Dumpcarl

ROLLERforsmootherfawnsurface.36+inchwide, 18 inchdiameterwater-lightdrum hoidsupto 390 lb, of weigh Roundededgespreventharmto
turi..AdjustablescraperautomaticaUycleansdrum. Sleeknumber71+240B4.

SPREADER!$EEDERSmakeseeding,lorlJlizlng,andweed14lingeasy Broadcastspreadersare also useful forgranularde+icatsandsand.

7f-24194 Droptype,36 Inch. 12In.semi.pneumaticwheats+100Ib. capcitysteelhopper.

71+24394 Broadcaslsover a 5 to 8 loot swalh. 70 Ib capacity steel hopper. Noncorrosive spreading spinner, nylon gear box,

7f+24325 Broa_asts B 1o10 lootswath, f60 lb.capacity+No+rustpofypropylenahopperand Impeller. Vinyl hoppercovet.

CORINGAERATORtakessmallptugs eul of soltto altowmoisture andnutrientsto reachgrassroots. 3S-inchswath. 24hardened sleelcoringtips.
f 50Ib. capacityweighttray Stocknumber 71-25351

AERATORFomoles deep root growth for a hoatthyfown+Tapered2 5' steel spikes mountedon 1g-In.diameter discs punctureholesin soit at
eraseIntervalstolet melslute soaktLSteel weight tray forincreasedpenetration Sleek number71-2435

DETHATCHERloosensand l_tpsthatch and marledleaveslo fawnsurlece loreasypickup.Twentyspdng tins tee_. Usefulto preparebare areas
let reseeding 40Inchroarmounl:Stock number71+.243f3

SPRAYERSuse 12+voltDC etectd¢meier that connects1othetranlorbaiter)'or other f 2-voltsource+Includesbooms for automaticsprayingwhen
pulling,and hand heldwandfor spot spraying Wand has adjustabte spray patlem.For applyingherbicides,Ineeclicides, fungicides,end liquid

leriJlizets

71-2458 50 psimaximum pressurewith 12 foolwand length.8prays upto 25 feetwith wand.
71-24396 25 psimaximumpressurewith 10foolwand length,Sprays up to 18leer with wand.

SNOWBLADEfor snowremovalonty+14Inch high,42inchwidebladeclears38inch pathwhenangled bit or#ghL Raises Iowerswith side lever.
Adjvslableskids:replaceable,revers+hiescraperbar. (Usewilhlife chains,whee weights,or rear draw'oarwetghl)Stock number71-24407

SNOWI'HROWERhas 4O.inchswath. Drum+typeauger handles powderyand wnl/heavy snow,Mounle easily with simple pin arangement.Dis+
chargechute adjustato 2f0 degree arcfrom tractorseat.6+inchdiemolerspoutdischargessnow t0 to 50 It. LIlt controlledat tractorseal (Usewith
tirechains,wheatwe_ghta,or reardrawbar weighl)+SIock No-71-24072.

TIRECHNNS are heavyduty;closetyspacedexlra+targecrosslinksgive smoothride, oulstandingtraction Stock No 7'I+24952
WHEELWEIGHTSbr rearwheelsprovideneededtraclienforsnowremovalor dozingheavymaterials. Inpairs Slack No 71-24435 (33Ib+each)

TRACTORCABh_ heavyduty vinyllabde over tubularstoatframe, ABS plastic top;clearplaslicwindshieldeI'tere360 degree vtaabIlityHinged
metal frame doorswith caleb Keepse_rator warmand dry Removevinyland _ndShield for use as sunprotector tn summer. Stuck No, 71-

24172..

Optional acoessedesfor tractorcab: tinled/lempered so!id saloty glass windshlndwith band operatedwiper(Stock No. 71+2_5168);12..veilam_r
caulion lightformountingon cablop (Sleek No.71.+26169).

TRACTORCOVERprelectstractorfromweather,Madeof Evolution3 Iabdc (water-repellenLextremely brealhable light weight soft, non-abrasive
pliabteIna$tfempemlures,durable,stain.tear+.puncfureresfelanl,wti!not shrinkorslmlch)+StockNo..7f -24601.

TILLERcullJvatesand preparessoil In one operation. Uses PTOfrom Iraclor, 12counter-rotatingblades breakground with upper-cutastion, then
detlectaand retilfsit fora soft, aerated sot1Chaln..Ddvetransmission.Tills Zl+.Inchpalh, 6.inches deep.(Use chainsand wheatweights)Stock No..

7f-25248

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OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.
917,254710

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

YT 14 TWIN CYLINDER

5 SPEED- 38"" MOWER

YARD TRACTOR

The M_del Nomber wilt be found on _he Model Plate located
ut_der the seat Always provide d_e Model Number when re,
questing service or repair parts for your Yard Tractor

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service
Center/Departments and most Sears Stores

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING/NFORMA TtON:

0 THE PART NUMBER

• THE PART DESCRIPTION
THE MODEL NUMBER

@ THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears
has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians

having the parts_ toois and the equipment to insure that we meet
our pledge to you,'We Servtce What We SeW'

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