Sears 917.25597 User Manual

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917.255970 OWNER'SMANUAL

oAssembly
oOperation

oCustomer

Responsibilities

oService
oAdjustments

• Repair Parts

Caution:
Read and Follow

all Safety Rules
and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE ISCAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS°

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

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

and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the machine.

= Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, e!c+, =

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.,

° Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.,

• Never carry passengers.

o Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

° Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point

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

= Slow down before turning,
° Never leave arunning machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting..

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

chute.

° Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs,.

° Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
° Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer' or truck+

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss_-of-controland tipover

accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. Ifyou cannot back upthe slope or ifyou feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it+

DO:

° Mow up and down slopes, not across,

° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc,

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine_ Tall grass can hide obstacles.

° Use slow speed° Choose a Iowgear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

° Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments+

These can change the stability of the machine.

= Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction+

° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, ff tires lose tractior_,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.

DO NOT:

= Donot turnonslopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible°

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

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

° Do not mow or] wet grass., Reduced traction could cause

sliding_

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

ground.

° Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

ill CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain

where you last saw them.
° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchfu_

care of another responsible adult.

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

• Before and when backing, Lookbehind and down for small
children

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriousfy

injured or interfere with safe machine operation,
o Never allow children to operate the machine,
° Use extra care when approaching bUnd corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

o Use extra care in handling gasoline and otherfuels _They are

flammable and vapors are explosive,

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

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

Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there isan open flame, such as a water heater+

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

and keep equipment in good condition.

° Never tamper with safety devices., Check their proper

operation regularly

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

Clean oil or fuel spillage+ Allow machine to cool before

storing.

= Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an objecL

Repair, if necessary, before restarting+

o Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running+
= Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary+

° Mower blades are sharp and can cut, Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

° Check brake operation frequently+ Adjust and service as

required,

Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONIII BECOME ALERT!l! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where itcannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

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

performance.,
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
CentedDepartmento We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
tractor°

Please read and retain this manual The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop-
erlyo Afways observe the "SAFETY RULES",

MODEL
NUMBER 917°255970

SERIAL
NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWlLL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT..
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

HORSEPOWER: 18..0
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 35 GALLONS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL (3.0 PINTS): SAE 30 (above 32"F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32"F)

SPARK PLUG (GAP_.025 IN..): CHAMPION RJ-19LM

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE .004-.006 IN

GROUND SPEED: (MPH):

TRANSAXLE OIL NON-DETERGENT

(4 QUARTS) SAE 30 (mSO100)

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi

CHARGING SYSTEM: 5 AMPS BATTERY

STD361458

EXHAUST. 007-_009 IN.

1st .8 '-/ .

2nd 1_.4 s" 3..4
3rd 2,.4 _ 5.5

Rev .... 9 2_1

REAR: t0 PSi

5 AMPS HE_ADLIGHTS

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BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears maintenance agreement is available on this trac-
tor. Contact your nearest Sears store for details..

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITmES

o Read and observe the safety rules..
° Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring forand

using your tractor,.

• Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this manual

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

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

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

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

In the state of California the above is required by law

(:Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)..
Other states may have similar taws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands.. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears authorized service center (See
the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual),.

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LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RBDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the

instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:
. Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts..

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
° Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes..

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otlier rights which may vary from state to slate

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

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LE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4

INDEX ............................................................................. 4

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

INDEX

A

Adjustments:

Attachment Lift Spring ........................23

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

Carburetoi ...............................................:........25

Attachment Clutch ....................................21

Gauge Wheels ..................................13

Mower:

Front-To-Back ..................................20

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

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

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

Air Screen, Engine ...................................t8

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

B

Battery:

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

Cleaning ....................................................17

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motion Drive Belt:

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

Mower' Blade Drive Belt:

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

Mower Drive Belt:

RemovaltReplacement .................20

Blade:

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

Sharpen ng .........................................16

Brake Adjustment .....................................21

C

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

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

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

Engine:

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

Foam Pre-Cleaner .........................18

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

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

Oil .............................................................17

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

Spark Plugs ...............................................18

Tractor:

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

Blade .....................................................16

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

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

Tire Care .........................................8,16,22

Transaxle Oil Level ...........................16

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

Decals .....................................................................31

Engine:

Adjustments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Level .............................................I3,17

Oi! Type .......................................................17

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

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

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

Filters:

Air Cleaner. ...........................................18

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

Oil ...............................................................18

Fuel:

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

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

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

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

Hood Removal ...................................... 24

Leveling Mower Deck .................19-20

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

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

Mower:

Adjustment:

Front-To-Back ......................20

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

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

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

Cutting Height ...............................12

Installation ................................................9

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

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

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

Muffler ......................................................18

Spark Arrester ................... 3,18,34

!'4AINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .............................. 19-25

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

TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................... 28-29

REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ................................... 31o53

SLOPE SHEET ........................................... BACK PAGE

O

D

E

Oil:

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

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

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

Operating Mower' _.....................................13

Operation .....................................................11-14

P

Parking Brake ............................................11,12

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

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

S

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

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

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

Service & Adjustments ..................19-25

Attachment Lift Spring ............... 23

F

H

L

M

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

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

Mower Adjustment

Front-To-Back ............................20

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

Motion Drive Belt:

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt:

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

Mower Drive Belt:

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

Mower' Removal ................................19

Tire Care ......._........................8,16,22

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

Spark Plugs ....................................................18

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

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

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

Stopping the Tractor ................................t2

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

T

Throttle Control Cable:

Adjustment ......................................24

Tires ..................................................8,16,22

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

W

Wheels ......................................................31

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

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AOOESSO

These accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased.. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,
catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN

IES AND ATTACH

ENGINE OIL STABILIZER

ENTS

MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

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

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

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

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

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

attaching and detaching.

LAWN SWEEPERS let you co!]ect grass clippings and leaves

LAWN VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and
leaves.. Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach

places_.
CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available.
ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 184nch

diameterwater-tight drum holds up to 390 lbs, of weight. Rounded
edges prevent harm to turf.. Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum..
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-

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

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois-
ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath. 24

hardened steel coring tips. I50 tb. capacity weight tray.
AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-

pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in..

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

teeth., Useful toprepare bare areas for seeding.. Available for front
or rear mounting

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the

tractor battery or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for

automatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot

spraying.. Wand has adjustable spray pattern° For applying

herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers°

SNOWTHROWER has40-inch swath Drum4ypeaugerhandles"
powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin

arrangement. Discha.rge ci_ute adjusts from tractor seat.. 6-inch
diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at

tractor seat. (Use with chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar
weight.)

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding tractions.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials (55 lbs each.)

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel
frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree
visibility. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm

and dry. Remove vinyl and windshields for use as sun protector
in summer. (Catalog only..)

Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid
safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; !2-volt amber
caution light for moudting on cab top.. (Catalog only.)

TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of

Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely brealhabte, light
weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable,
stain!tear/puncture resistant, will not shrink or stretch).. (Catalog

only.)

TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and
compost garden residue. Chain-drive transmission. Six 1l-inch

diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines Tills 30-inch path.
(Requires sleeve hitch )

TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36qnch swath to prepare seed beds,.
cultivate, and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in

lift and deplh control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch
Fits any lawn, yard, or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the

tractor drawbar and go!
DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel. 48

inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled.
Master lift control lever for operator ease. Spring trip for snow

removal on uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow
ground contour.. Reversible, replaceable scraper bar (Use with

tire chains, wheel weights or rear drawbar weight..)
REAR BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from driver's seat.

Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading..
Reverses for snow plowing.. (Requires sleeve hitch,.)

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide, Prepares ground for
seeding, helps weed control. Steel frame holds 5 adjustable

sweeps. Adjusts vertically, horizontally. (Requires sleeve hitch.)
Optional accessory for cultivator: steel furrow opener for wider
openings for potatoes, corn, and other deep-seeded crops

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep; cuts 10-inch furrow Crank
adjustment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width Heavy

steel landslide for straight furrowing.. (Requires sleeve hitch.)

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10

to 20 degrees, 40 inches wider Can hook 2 units in tandem

(Requires sleeve hitch..)

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications
Can be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications. Uses

(1) 55 lb. weight..

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

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Knob

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

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Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Steering Wheel

Parts Bag

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Battery acid

Battery

Owner's Manual

(3) Retainer Springs

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

(2) Washers

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao _J'j

(2) Wing Nuts 1/4-20

(4) Retainer Springs

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(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

Parts bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder Bolts (2) Crown Lock Nuts

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

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Steering Wheel Insert

15° Slope Sheet

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(2) Gauge Wheels

(2) Front Link Assembly

(2) Keys

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Terminal Guard

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Battery Caps

and Instructions

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You r new tractor has been assembled atthe factory with the exception of those parts teft unassembled for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely° Use
the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness_

TOOLS REQUURED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(2) 7/16" wrenches (I) Tire pressure gauge
(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) Adjustable wrench

When right and left hand are mentioned in this manual, it
means when you are in the operating position (seated
behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts from carton (See

page 6).,

o Cut along lines on the carton, from top to bottom, all

four corners of carton and lay panels fiat°

. Remove mower deck from ski&
. Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft°

° Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,,

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto adapter.

° Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and iarge flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely°

• Snap insert into center of steering wheel

• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill

IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,"

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER.,

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FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 2)

° Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,.

• Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position°

° Release parking brake by depressing clutchlbrake

pedal.

° Roll tractor backwards off skid°

PARKING BRAKE

FIG. 2

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ASS LY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3)

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

accidentally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged bat-

tery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the

battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and gogglesto protect your hands,

skin and eyes.

Your unit has a battery charging system which issufficient
for normal use_ However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag..
= Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until itreaches the

bottom of the vent wells., Do not overfill.

= Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes After standing, check the level of acid. If

below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct

level is reached°

While battery isstanding (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor.

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LiFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LiFE

° Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour'..Use

a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for-battery charging.

° Check the acid tevel after' the battery is charged. If the

acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water.

° Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the

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

• Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling_

° Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for

disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five
gallon plastic container.. Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of

more soda causes no more foaming,
Follow instructions on how to install battery.

CUT AWAY VIEW VENT CAP

VENT WELL

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob..

° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
° Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer' loosely.

Do not tighten..

- Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
= Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal

o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal atl the way
down_

= Get off seat without moving its adjusted position,
= Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER
BOLT

ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

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FLAT WASHER

FIG. 4

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on you r tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purpose& Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance,,
° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual,.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted.. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual,

FIG. 3

BATTERY
CELL ACID

LEVEL

8

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 5 and 8)

Be sure tractor is on level surface,, Engage parking brake.
o Cut and remove tie down wire between anti-sway bar

and Roll,,gauge wheel brackeL Swing anti-sway barto
left side of mower deck,

o Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right

side of tractor.

° Install one front link in LH. front mower bracket and

Loll,,front suspension bracket. Retain with two single
loop retainer springs as shown,

o Slide right side of mower deck forward, toward RoHo

front tire.

° Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley

grooves,, Install belt into engine pulley groove°

° Install second front link inRoll, front mower bracket and

RoH.front suspension bracket° Retain with two single
loop retainer springs as shown.

° Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops, Lower mower linkage with attachment lift lever.,

° Place the suspension arms on deck pins and retain

with double loop retainer springs°

CHASSIS SUSPENSION
BRACKET

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

o Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension

• Raise deck to highest position,,

• Insert gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder
bolts and nuts,,Tighten securely,

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower
drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section ofthis manual., Verify that the belts are

routed correctly,,

SINGLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER
BRACKET FRONT

SINGLE LINKS
LOOP

RETAINER
SPRINGS

FRONT
SUSPENSION

BRACKET

ELECTRIC
CLUTCH

PULLEY

BOLT

DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRING

GAUGE
WHEEL

NUT

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

SINGLE

LOOP RE3rAINER
SPRINGS

MOWER

BRACKET

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRING

DISCHARGE
GUARD

FIG. 5

9

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 and 7)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installing battery, remove

A etal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings,

etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

o

Raise hood°

o

Make sure drain tube is fastened todrain hole inbattery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery
support..

Place battery inplastic tray, battery terminals tofront of
tractor.

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

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

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

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

• Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads.,

, Position terminal guard over the battery as shown,

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

° Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts

remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.

• Be sure terminal access doors are closed

Use terminal access doors for:
. inspection for secure connections (totighten hardware).,

• Inspection for corrosion.

° Testing battei'y.

=

Jumping (if required)_

e

Periodic charging.

HEX BOLT

NEGATIVE)

BLACK CABLE

LOCK WASHER DRAIN TUBE

FIG. 6

WING

BATTERY BOLT

KEY HOLE

"......_J::_'_" TERMINAL

TERMINAL
ACCESS

DOORS

VENT CAPS

'BATTERY TRAY

FIG. 7

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE

TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
v" All assembly instructions have been completed_

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharge& (Minimum1

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
v" All tires are properly inflated. (For.'shipping purposes,

#" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

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

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:

v" Engine oil is at proper level

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

#" Become familiar with all controls - their location and

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition°

YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

hour at 6 amps),.

the tires were ovednflated at the factory).

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

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers_

and wires are properly clamped.

gasoline°

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

10

OPERATION

iHl:: ..............................

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

this manual for future reference°

LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

AMMETER

LIFT LEVER

CHOKECOI

CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

GEARSHIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER RANGE SHIFT LEVER

Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute_

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH _ Used to engage
mower blades or other attachments mounted to your trac-

tor.
LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor,
CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and
braking the tractor and starting the engine,
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.
THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed,

@

IGNITION SWITCH

FIG. 8

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows "HI" or "LO" speed for all
forward and reverse gears.
IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine
AMMETER - indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(4.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off

PARKING BRAKE LEVER _Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB -Used to adjust the mower

height,.

11

OPERATION

The operation of any tractor can result i : ioreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety, gtasses or eye shields while operating your tractor
or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the
spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears retail or catalog stores.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position
and hold.

Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and
release pressure from clutch/brake pedal., Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position.. Make sure parking brake
will hold tractor-secure..

ATTACHMENT "DISENGAGED"
CLUTCH POSITION

SWITCH

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

IGNITION KEY

CLUTCH/BRAKE

°PEDAL "BRAKE .... DISENGAGED"

POSITION POSITION

POSITION

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

-.,,. POSITION

FIG. 9

THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

RANGE

SHIFT

LEVER

GEARSHIFT LEVER

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gasses
may cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibil-

ity, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass
areas.

CAUTION: Always stop" tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine
Do not use to start a warm engine.

° To engage choke control, pull knob out Slowly push

knob in to disengage.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

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

battery charging rate.

o Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig, 9)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
gearshift lever.

= Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position°

= Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-

tion.

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

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

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

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

position.

GROUND DRIVE *

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

o Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.

ENGINE -

° Move throttle control to "SLOW" position_

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to "SLOW"position

or allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause
engine to "backfire"°

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use,

o Never use choke to stop engine_

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 9)

The cutting height iscontrolled by turning the height adjust-
merit knob in desired direction.

- Turn knob clockwise (f'1) to raise cutting height.
o Turn knob counterclockwise (_--m) to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4-t/2"..

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip
with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-
mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height
of grass and type of grass being mowed.

° The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1t2

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

° For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

12

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

OPERATmON

,u,,,,,i

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10 )

o Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
° Lower mower with lift control,. Remove rear retainer

spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel..

• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels
slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar
and insert clevis pins., Gauge wheels should be slightly
off the ground

° Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.,

CLEVIS PIN

GAUGE WHEEL BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

BRACKET

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 8 and 9)

Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing
switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut
off the engine_

° Select desired height of cut.,

°

Lower mower with attachment lift control,

o

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control,.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - Disengage attachment
clutch control,.

,,ill H i i i i i Hl,u ,,n,.

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

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

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

,l,,,,,i ll,i lllll , ll,i ,, i i, i , i

CAUTION: Do not drive up or downhills with slopes greater than 15° and

i ,,,:,,l,,,ull,,,l,,Hl,,l,l,l, i, ii i

do not drive across any slope.

o Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills..

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

slower position..

- If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutchtbrake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake,.

o

Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position..

o

To restart movement, move gearshift lever to 1st gear
and range shift lever to "LO" position.. Be sure you have

allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement..

o Slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal..

• Make all turns slowly..

TO TRANSPORT

o Raise attachment to highest position with lift control

- When pushing ortowing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in "NEUTRAL" position°

o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck ora trailer, be sure hood isclosed and
secured to tractor.. Use an appropriate means of tying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc,)o

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)

• The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the

factory already filled with summer weight oil..

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

dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level, If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.. Do not overfill..

° For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (see "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)..

° To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities

section in this manual°

\

\

FIG. 11

ENGINE OIL
FILLER CAPIDIPSTICK

-DISCHARGE

GUARD

13 FIG, 12

:?:?::::::...........,11ii,llllu,i ,

OPERATUON

ADD GASOLINE

o FIllfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)..

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or' longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season_ See Storage instruc-

tions for additional information.. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.,

TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 9)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run

out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.
o Depress the clutch/brake pedal and set the parking

brake.

o Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.
. Pull choke control out to "CHOKE" position for cold

engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke
control

o Move throttle control to midway between "FAST" and

"SLOW" positions.

° Turn ignition key clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run

starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per
minute° Ifengine does not start after several attempts,

move throttle control to "FAST" position, wait a few
minutes and try again.

o When engine starts, slowly push choke control in.

• Move throttle control to "FAST" position..
, Allow engine to warm up fora few minutes before

engaging clutch/brake pedal or attachment clutch
switch.,

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

ments section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing
is attached to tractor.

• Mower' should be properly leveled for best mowing
performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual_

• Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a
guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

the runner (See Fig. 11),.

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

ming..

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area
that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of
clippings and more uniform cutting..

• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right
so that clippings wil! discharge away from shrubs,

fences, driveways, etc., After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig.. 13)..

= If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pings° Make first cut relatively high; the second to the
desired heighL

° Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable dumps. Allow grass to
dry before mowing,

° Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-
charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select-

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

° When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of
the attachment being used_

FIG. 13

14

CUSTOM ESPONSmBIL ES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___./_ _/__

FILL IN DATES ./'___,,_. _
AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_.O_

R+E.GULA._+RSERVlC_F _.£,_._"SERVICE DATE s

Check Brake Operation _ _4

Check Tire Pressure ..... " _ ' ; _ ........................ ,...............

T Check for Loose Fasteners 6#4

R SharpentRepiace Mower Blades 6#44 , ..........

C Lubrication Chart _#'

T Check Battery Leve!tRecharge 6##

0 Clean Battery and Terminals _l' 6##

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks .............................................

..... a 1 I 1 ! I

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 6fs. ,

Check Engine Oil Level _: _ _6/ .....

Change Engine Oil. 6## 6_+,2,3

Clean Air Fitter ....... _

N_ ciean Aii Screen _#'2

G Inspect MuffleriSparkArrester 6#4

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 6#_+,2

N Ciean Engine C00iing'Fins ......... 64%

Replace Spark Plug " ' _ .644 ......................

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 6#42

: Replace Fuel Filter 6#4

1 + Change more oiten when operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures 3 - If equipped with oil fitter, change oil every 50 hours

2 + Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 4 - Reptace btades more o|ten when mewing in sandy soil

........ : + , ......

5 - I[ equipped with adjustable syslem

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

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

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

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

this manual should be checked at least once each season°

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for
wear,. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

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

and last longer,.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level,

• Check brake operation°
° Checktire pressure°

• Check for loose fastener&
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRi-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DiRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS IFYOU FEEL
THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

LUBRICATION CHART

(3)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_) SPINDLE ZERK "_/_ .IL_ SPINDLE ZERK (_

(_) FRONTWHEEL .---.L_,.._.!- ................_ .J_..;'_+"FRONT WHEEL (_)

(_) STEERtNG %_"

SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)
TEETH

(9

TRANSAXLE

FLUID

(_SAE 30 MOTOR OIL - NON-DETERGENT (ISO 100)
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

(_)SPRAY SILICONE .LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

15

CUSTOM

ESPONSI L ES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-
nance_

BRAKE OPERATION

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

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted..
(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual)_

* Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber..

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

Forbest results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace

bent or' damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)

o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

• Remove hex bott, tockwasherand flat washer securing
blade.,

° Install new or' resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

° Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbso torque)..

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An

unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine,
° The blade can be sharpened with afile or on a grinding

wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter
steel bolt, pin, ora cone balancer. (When using a cone
balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-
ancer)o

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

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

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced..

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

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

OR PIN

FIG. 15

BLADE

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

can restrict cooling..

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.
NOTE: We do not recomrnend sharpening blade- but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

MANDREL

BLADE ASSEMBLY

TRAILING

EDGE UP

FLAT WASHER, ._ /

LOCK WASHER , _ /

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

FIG. 14

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

(See Fig. 16)

= Block up rear axle securely or use a tractor jack,
° Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts,,

° Remove filler plug from transaxle, Oil level must be

even with plug threads, If necessary, fill with SAE 30
non-detergent oil (ISO 100), Replace filler plug,

° Reassemble wheel to hub.

- Forapproximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-
CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

TRANSAXLE
FILLER PLUG

O

0

o

O

16 FIG, 16

CUSTOM LINES

BATTERY (See Fig. 17)

Your unit has a batter,/charging system which is sufficient
for normal user However, periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend it's life,,

• Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even
with bottoms of vent welts,, Add only distilled or iron flee
water if necessary. Do not overfill,

° Keep battery and terminals clean°

• Keep battery bolts tight.,

= Keep vent caps tight and smatI vent holes in caps open,
° Recharge at 6 amperes for I hour°

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -

Corrosion and dirt on the batter,/and terminals can cause
the battery to "leak" power,,

. Remove terminal guar&
° Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor°

° Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

baking soda to one gallon ofwater. Be careful not to get
the soda solution into the cells,

o Rinse the battery with plain water and dry°
o Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush

until brighL

° Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly,
° Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in As-

sembly section of this manual),

CUT AWAY VIEW

[ ij VENTCAP

1 L.._.--J _ _ VENT

FIG. 17

V- BELTS

!LL

BATTERY
CELL ACID

LEVEL

IUIII"IIIIIHHIIIIlU IIII IIIl'll'ln Ul

sAE ViSC0SITY GRADES

°F -20" 0" 30" 32 ° 40" 60 _ 80 = 100 _

°C_-30_ .......... ,:20_........... ".!0_ ..... 0° 1"0° 20 _ 30_ 4_3_

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG, 18

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.,)
improves starting incold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°C. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oilo

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

tractor is not used for 25 hours inone year,,
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 18 and 19)

Determine temperature range expected before next oil

change. All oil must meet AP1 service classification SGo
° Be sure tractor is on level surface.

° Oil will drain more freely when warm_
o Catch oil in a suitable container_

• Removeoil fillercap, Be careful not to allow dirt to enter
the engine when changing oil

• Remove drain plug,,

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

• Refill engine with oil through oil filler tube. Pour slowly.
Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

• Use gauge on dipstick for checking level,, Be sure
dipstick isin all the way for accurate reading° Keep oil
at "FULL" line on dipstick.

Check V-Belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours
and replace if necessary, The beits are not adjustable,

Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear°

ENGRNE

LUBRICATION

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

according to your expected operating temperature.

ENGINE OIL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN PLUG

17 FIG; 19

CUSTOM

ESPON$

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20)

The air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent
engine damage from overheating.. Clean with a wire brush
or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers..

CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS

(See Fig. 20)

Remove any dust, dirt or'oil from engine cooling fins to
prevent engine damage from overheating.. Air guide covers
must be removed.. Remove side panels and hood (See'q'O

REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual),

TOP AIR

GUIDE COVER

COOLING FINS
(BOTH SIDES)

SCREEN

AIR

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 20

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21)

Your' engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter'.
Clean the foam p_:e-cleaner element after every 25 hours of
operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first°

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions..

• Remove knob(s) and cover.
TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

° Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.
° Wash it in liquid detergent and water_

° Squeeze it dry in aclean cloth.

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

o Reinstall pre-cteaner over cartridge.
° Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

° Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate_

• Remove cartridge and clean by tapping gently on flat
surface..

° If very dirty, replace or wash ina nonsudsing detergent

and warm water solution° Rinse thoroughly with water
from inside out until water runs clear. Let cartridge dry
thoroughly before using.

° Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, precfeaner, cover

and secure with' knob(s)..

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

CARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF
THECARTRIDGE_ DO NOT O_L CARTRIDGE. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY
CARTRIDGE.

KNOB '

WING NUT

FOAM
PRE-CLEANER

AIR SCREEN

FIG, 21

CARTRIDGE

CARTRIDGE

MUFFLER

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

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or' after every 100 hours of operation, whichever
comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)

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

replacement is required_
° With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections°

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

pointing towards carburetor,,

° Be sure there are no fue! line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned_

° Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,

CLAMP

CLAMF _ FUEL FILTER

FIG. 22

CLEANING

° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etco of all foreign

matter_

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

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

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

can result in a shortened engine life_

18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

'I""IHII'_'II' I'1 ........:': '11 ........................

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and setparking brake.
o Place gearshift lever in NEUTRAL" position.

= Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.
o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.
o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

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

with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 23)

o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

° Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting_
° Lower mower to its lowest position_

° Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

• Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at
deck and disengage arms from deck,

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

remove links.

° Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley°

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,,

IMPORTANT: IFANATTACHMENTOTHER THANTHEMOWER
DECK IS TOBE MOUNTED ONTHETRACTOR, REMOVETHE

FRONT LINKS,,

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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower white tractor is parked on level ground or
driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).
if tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust
your mower,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs_ 23 and 24)
o Raise mower to its highest position,,

° Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

level at front corners of mower_ Distance "A" should be
the same,,

• tfdistance "A" needs to be changed, make adjustment
on one side of mower only,,

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

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

ment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nut will change deck,
level about 1/4"o

Recheck level after adjusting.

TO INSTALL MOWER
Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENT

NUTS

SUSPENSION
ARMS

CHASSIS FRONT MOWER
BRACKET BRACKET

RETAINER
SPRING

AN'II-SWA¥ RETAINER
BAR SPRINGS

LIFT FRONT
LINKS SUSPENSION

BOTTOM

FIG. 24

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT
SUSPENSION

BRACKET

LINKS

RETAINER

FRONT MOWER
BRACKET

FIG. 23

19

SERVICE

AND A JUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs25 and 26) -
IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BELEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE

FOLLOWING" FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS
NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE.
To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

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

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

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

• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that
both front links are equal in length._

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

link&

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim_ "F" by

approximately 3/8'L

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment..

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig,27) -
o Park tractor on a level surface° Engage parking br'ake.
° Remove four screws from LoHo mandrel cover and

remove cover.

o Roll belt over the top of LH.. mandrel pulley_
° Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

° Remove belt from idler' pulleys.
o Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck
surfacer

= Check primary idler arm and two idlersto see that they

rotate freely..

° Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and bolt in mower housing°

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig.27) -

o tnstall belt in both idlers, Make sure belt is in both belt

keepers at the idlers as shown_

o Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.
* Roll belt into upper groove of LH,, mandrel pulley,,

o Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers,.

o Reassemble LH.. mandrel cover_

....l 1....F GROUND LINE F

lt/i/ittliTil//lit/iiiil!/f//ititftTi?27

FIG. 25

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

(_i,i,ii

0

NUT "G"

NUT

L,H.

MANDREL
COVER

MOWER DRIVE
BELT

SPRING

IDLER
PULLEYS

ELECTRIC
CLUTCH

PULLEY

Y

IDLER ARM

PRIMARY

BOLT IN
MOWER

HOUSING

FIG. 27

FRONT LINKS

FIG. 26 20

CE

AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 28)

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake.

o Remove mower drive belt (See'q'O REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual).

. Remove four screws from Roll. mandrel cover and

remove cover° Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing°
° Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel,.
° Remove belt from center mandrel, idler pulley, and L.Ho

mandrel
° Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface°
° Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they

rotate freely,,

- Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket°
° Install new belt in lower groove of L.H. mandrel, idler,

and center mandrel as shown.
° Roll belt over RoHomandrel. Make sure belt is in all

grooves properly°

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stall RoHomandrel coven
° Reinstall mower to tractor (See"TO INSTALL MOWER"

in the Assembly section of this manual).
o Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

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

L,H, MOWER BLADE

SPRING

SWAY-BAR,/
BRACKET

DRIVE _LT CENTER

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 28

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 29)

The electric clutch should provide years of service_ The
clutch has a built_in brake that stops the pulley within 5
seconds,, Eventually, the internal brake will wear which
may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop
as required. Adjustments should be made by an authorized

service technician,,
o Make sure attachment clutch and ignitionswitches are

in "OFF" position.

° Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures ,,012"at all three slot

locations cut inside of brake plate.,

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at
full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10
cycles to wear in clutch plate.

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

FIG, 29

BRAKE PLATE

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 30)

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

Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must beadjusted,
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BRAKE. WHEN

DEPRESSING CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL, THE MOTION DRIVE
BELT MUST STOP MOVING (DECLUTCH FROM ENGINE
PULLEY) BEFORE BRAKE ENGAGES. iMPROPER

ADJUSTMENTWILLCAUSE HARDSHIFTINGAND EXCESSIVE
WEAR TO BRAKE LINING,,

o Park and turn off the tractor on a level surface. Place

gear shift lever in "N" (neutral) position° Disengage
parking brake and besure tractor does not roll in either

direction°

° Lower mower deck (if installed on tractor),,
° Snap out access hole cover on left side of tractor above"

footrest..

• Loosen jam nut atclevis which will allow brake rod to be
rotated.

• With pliers, from underside of chassis, unscrew brake
rod from clevis four (4) to six (6) full turns.

o Start tractor with gearshift lever in "N'; (neutral) posi-

tion.

° Slowly depress clutch/brake pedal to the point where

the motion drive belt stops moving,, Hold clutch/brake
pedal inthis position and engage parking brake., If belt
begins to move after engaging parking brake, reset

parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal slightly
to next notch on parking brake.

. Stop engine. Screw brake rod back into clevis until

clevis pin isagainst rear edge of slot in brake arm_ Do
not over tighten (see "IMPORTANT" aboVe),,

° Tighten jam nut against clevis,,
° Replace access hole cover.

° Test tractor for properstopping distance and declutching

as stated above. Readjust if necessary. If proper
adjustment cannot be attained, further maintenance is

necessary. Contact your nearest authorized service

center°

' JAM NUT __

BRAKE ! \ \k\ IOI

CLEVIS ROD "_

21

FIG.30

SERVICE AN

ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 31)

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake.
For ease of service there isa belt installation guide decal on
bottom of left footrest. It is not necessaryto remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Raise hood and disconnect BLACK (grounding) bat-
tery cable..

° Set parking brake (to get belt slack)_
° Remove mower' drive belt from electric clutch pulley

only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in
this section of this manual).

° Roll belt off transaxle pulley.

• Roll belt Off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine
pulley and front V-idler pulley°

• Pull belt out of all beltkeepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

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

° Put belt coming fromV-idler above midspan beltkeeper,

then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.

• Make sure "V" part of belt engages "V" idler._
= Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top._

"V" part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

° Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan

beltkeepero

, Checkto be sure belt is on proper side of all beltkeeper&

= Release parking brake..

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT..

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)
when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-
ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly

section of this manual.,

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Frontwheel toe-in is required for proper steering operatiorL

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary.. If parts inthe front axle or-steering mechanism
have been replaced or damaged, check to-in and adjust if
necessary_

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig_ 32) -
° Position front wheels straight ahead_

- Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of
tires (dimensions "A" and "B").

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

rear'dimension "B"_.

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs° 32 and 33) -
° Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

- Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is1/8" to 1/4" less than
dimension "B",.

° Tighten jam nuts securely.

.., B .,-

ABOVE

ENGINE

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

Jl.,llllll

KEEPER CLUCHINP._ V-., \ -IDLER

FLATIDLER _

I

CLUCHING

TWISTS

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR

FIG. 31

BELT

PULLEY

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A_

FIG. 32

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

JAM NUTS

FIG. 33

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber-is not adjustable on your tractor. If

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

i

contact your nearest authorized service center..

22

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$ERVUCE AN

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig_34) -

• Block up axle secureiy_

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal,

= Repair tire and reassemble,

- Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

. Replace cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING
RING\\

AXLE \

COVER \\

FIG. 34

REAR WHEEL :

o Block rear axle securely.

• Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal

o Repair tire and reassemble_ Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Figs. 35 and 36)

i ,Tml,_,11,11,1 ii i.... i,ii1,,i,i1,,,,i,i,,,i/_

explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-

_ AUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate i

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged° If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOLIRTRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.

° Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

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

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

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

o BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged

battery°

° RED cable last from both batter ieso

teries. Always wear eye protection when
around batteries.

ADJUSTMENTS

i , i i

FIG. 35

FIG. 36

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood

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

o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill

° Close hood.

iNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

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

Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in Repair

Parts section of this manual

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

fuse holder is located behind the dash_

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING
(See Fig. 37)

• While hotding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam

nut,

° Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort (for heavier attachments)°

o Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise (for Iighter at-

tachments).

• Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING
TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH
ASAMOWER, ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT_ DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST TO

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

ADJUSTMENT

JAM NUT LIFT SPRING

°

o o

SPRING BUSHING

o ATTACHMENT

23 FIG. 37

ill i ............................. illl ,,i,i ii.......................

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 38)

• Raise hood,.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector,.
° Stand in front of tractor, Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

° To replace, reverse above procedure.

WIRE

HOOD

CONNECTION

............... i iiil,,ll ii i iilllllllllllllll i

ADJUSTMENTS

Hi,uui lllllllll i t

QUARTER _ "s_ \ \ )

FIG. 39

CHOKECLOSED

FIG. 38

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 39)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should notbe necessary, Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable,, if adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

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

° Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle. If it

is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back
until swivel is against quarter' circle° Tighten cable
clamp screw securely.,

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 40)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, _proceed as follows:

° With engine not running, move choke control (located

on dash panel) to full "CHOKE" position°

° Remove air cleaner cover, filter and spitback plate to

expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in main-
tenance section).

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

clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is
completely closed, Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

° Reassemble air cleaner.

CHOKE
LEVER

CASING
CLAMP
SCREW

FIG. 40

24

$ERVRCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

i ,,,=

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
(See Figs. 41 and 42)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary° However, minor adjust-
ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or Ioado If the carburetor does need
adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw in (clockwise) de-

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

air mixture. Turning the mixture screw out (counterclock-
wise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a

richer fuel/air mixture,.
IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS
TURNED rN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

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

control cable and choke are adjusted properly (see

above).

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

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

FINAL SETTING -
° Start engine and allowto warm for five minutes. Make

final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion
control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

o With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position, hold

throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle
speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPMo

o While still holding throttle lever against idle speed

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

wise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point
midway between those two positions.

o Continue to hold throttle lever against idlespeed screw

and adjust idle speed screwto obtain 900 to 1200 RPM

Release throttle lever.

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

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDINGTHE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS,, IF YOU THINKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
NEARESTAUTHORtZED SERVICE CENTER, WHICH HAS
PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY
NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS..

IDLE SPEED
SCREW

IDLE MIXTURE
SCREW

THROTTLE

LEVER

FIG. 41

,ACCELERATION TES]: -

• Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST"
position, if engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accel-
erates smoothly..

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust -
damage may resulL

LEVER SCREW

IDLE MIXTURE

FIG. 42

2S

STO AGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of
the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more..

CAUTION: Never store the tractor 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.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

mower is to be stored for- a period of time, clean it thor-

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

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

, Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions inthe Service and Adjustments
section of this rnanual)o

o Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual..

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

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

° Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BAT['ERY

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

recharging_

° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

t0ng periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

° After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come incontact with battery
terminals.

, Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

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

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

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

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FrLTER,
FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE, ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS
TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

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

• Drain the fuel tank,

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

carburetor' are empty.

o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe

fuel tank or' permanent damage may occur.

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

minimizing the formation of rue! gum deposits during stor-
age_ Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or' storage

container_ Atways follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer'
container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer' to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor ifusing fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (withengine warm) and replace with clean engine

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

CYLINDERS
° Remove spark plug(s)o

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

cylinder(s)_

• Turn ignition key to "START' position fora few seconds
to distribute oil..

° Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
° Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

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

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

give protection from dust and dirt..

° Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

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

will cause your tractor to rust°

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

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RVIC NOTES

27

TROUIBLESHOOTmNG

,ul_uuJx:.........

POmNTS

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

CAUSE

1 Out of fuel
2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly

3 Engine flooded

4.. Bad spark plug,
5 Dirty air filter

6, Dirty fuel filter.
7 Water in fuel

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

10. Engine valves out of adjustment,

1. Dirt_,'air filter
2 Bad spark plug.,
3 Weak or dead battery.

4 Dirty fuel fitter
5 Stale or dirty fuel

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

8, Engine valves out of adjustment

iiJ:t_uJii:: .........

1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed
2 Attachment clutch isengaged.

3 Weak or dead battery.
4 Blown fuse,

5 Corroded battery terminals

6. Loose or damaged wiring
7 Faulty ignition switch,,
8 Faulty solenoid or starter

9, Faulty operator presenceswitch(es)

CORRECTION

l r Fill fueltank

2 See "TO START ENGINE" ir_Operation section
3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4 Replace sparkplug.
5, Clean!replace air filter

6 Rep{ace fuel filter.
7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

8 Check all wiring,
9 Contact an authorized service center/department

!0 Contact an authorized service center/department

! Clean/replace air filter
2 Replace spark plug,,

3, Recharge or replace battery
4 Replace fuelfilter
& Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline

6, Checkall wiring
7 Contact an authorized servicecenter/department
8 Contact an authorized servicecenteddepartrnent

1 Depress clutch/brake pedal,
2 Disengage attachment clutch
3 Recharge or replace battery

4.. Replace fuse
& Clean battery terminals

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

8 Check/replace solenoid or starter
9 Corttact an authorized service center/department

Engine clicks but will not
start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

t,, Weak or dead battery..

2. Corroded battery terminals
3 Loose or damaged wiring,

4 Faulty solenoid or starter,.

1, Cutting too much grassltoo fast,,
2,. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3, Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower,

4. Dirty air filter.
5 Low oil level/dirty oil.,

6 Faulty spark plug,
7 Dirty fuel filler
8 Stale or dirty fuel..

9. Watertn fuel,

10.. Spark plug wire loose
11, Dirty engine air screenlfins

t2 Dirty/clogged muffler

I3. Loose or damaged wiring
14 Carburetor out of adjustment,

15. Engine valves out of adjustment

Worn, bent or loose blade,,

2,

Bent blade mandrel,,

Looseldamaged part(s),

ii_::Ji :if': JU:i:J JJ] ]lill I i

1, Recharge or replace battery,
2, Clean battery terminals

3. Check all wiring,.
4, Check/replace solenoid or starter'.

1 Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed,.
2 Adjust throttle control,

3 Clean underside of mower housing
4 Clean/replace air filter

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

7. Replace fuel filter,
8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

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

gasoline and replace fuel filter,.

10,, Connect and tighten spark plug wire,

11. Clean engine air screen/fins,,

12 Clean/replace muffler

t3 Check all wiring,,

14 Contact an authorized service cenleddepartment.

15. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1 Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt

2. Replace blade mandrel.
3, Tighten loose part(s), Replace damaged parts..

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TF OUBLESHOOT NG POHNTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not
rotate

Poor grass discharge

CAUSE

I.. Faulty operator-safety presence control system

1 Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower..

4 Bent blade mandrel
5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

I Obstruction in clutch mechanism..

2. Worn/damaged mower drive bell
3 Frozen idler pulley..

4 Frozen blade mandrel

1 Engine speed too slow,
2 Travel speed too fasL

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.
5 Low/uneven tire air pressure

6 Worn, bent or loose blade..

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

8. Mower drive belt worn
9 Blades improperly installed..

10.. Improper blades used
t I Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

1 Check wiring, switches and connections If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2. Level mower deck
3 Clean undersideol mower housing
4 Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1 Remove obstruction
2 Replace mower drive belt

3 Replace idler pulley
4 Replace blade mandrel.

1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position

2. Shift to slower speed.

3 Allow grass to dry before mowing..
4 Level mower deck

5 Check tires for properair pressure

6. Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt

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

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10 Replace with blades listed in this manual
11_ Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Headlight(s) not working
(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Engine "'backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

1.. Switch is "OFF".

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

4. Loose or damaged wiring

5. Blown fuse

t Bad battery cell(s).
2 Poor cable connections

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)

4. Faulty alternator

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

1. Turn switch "ON"
2 Replace bulb(s)

3. Check/replace light switch
4 Check wiring and connections

5 Replace fuse

1 Replace battery.

2 Check/clean all connections.

3. Replace regulator..
4 Replace alternator

1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine..

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SCHEMATIC

.....18 HP44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

BLACK SWITCH

IGNITION

LIFT KIT
WIRING

m

oilllllo

BATTERY

FUSE 3O AMP.

l !

tC DJ t

F CLUTCH / BRAKE

B E

_£), !

! _ SEAT SWITCH

A (NOT OCCUPIED)

(DISENGAGED) ........

L I

BLACK

RED

(PEDAL UP)

RED

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

I t

I = I STARTER

D

_ ..... ]

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

I !

eLACK 87F_ * ,..30 aLACK

[ -UaZA 1

OPERATOR PRESENCE

RELAY

30 1

RELAY

M

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M + G

ON ] B+L

START" B + S

BLACK

RED

NON-REMOVABLE
CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

c 0 D

°, IBI

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

""....... B+ ==_:5=,_T_................OEF

ON B+A,C+F

IGNITION

UNIT

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT
5 AMP OC POS @ 3600 RPM

= _ 30 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM

/(CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTt_D)

SPARK _ D

PUUGS0____41

AS_A_TE_,TOR --! "

_TE Moo,P2__-''-"'-'_-'-_-"-_

io .,-.... ,

'- ..... J HEAD

SWITCH (?FF} _-4Q_._ L,,._r_.o

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

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

u,

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY
SECURE YOUR WIRING,

/-

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DECALS

13 18 3 78

11

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

5 8167 4

19

13 10

12

23

17

23

DESCRIPTION

1 136794
3 '138279
4 138280
5 138264

6 133644

7 138049

8 138262

9 125880X

10 137537
11 4900J
t2 138435

WHEELS & TIRES

1--___

Decal, Operating instruction
Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH

Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH
Decal Grille, Craftsman

Decal Maintenance
Decal Side Panel
Decal Side Panel

Decal Fender, Craftsman
Decal Caution

Decal Clutch/Brake
Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

7

1,10

!,9

13 105567X
14 139346
16 10863tX
17 138834
!8 132267
19 138047

23 106202X

-- 138190

-- 138191

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106230X
4 8t34H
5 106228X361

6 278H

11

7 9040H
8 I06277X361

9 105588X
10 7t54J
11 t04757X
1t 136327

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

Decal, Dash
Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery
Reflector, T&illight
Manual, Owner's (Eng)
Manual, Owner's (Span)

DESCRIPTION

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

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

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tire, Rear
Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)
Cover, Axle (Rear Wheel Only)

NOTE: At! component dimensions given in U,& inches

31 1 inch = 254 mm

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ELECTROCAL

A B C

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ELECTRBCAL

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t 109310X Key, Ignition
2 4406R Switch, Ignition
3 123620X Cover, Switch Key
4 124211X Nut, ignition
6 110712X Switch, Light

7 121537X Battery
8 7603J Tray, Battery

9 7697J Tube, Drain

10 109596X Clamp, Hose
11 138406 Solenoid

12 10090400 Washer, Lock 1/4
13 STD541225 Nut, Hex Jam 1/4-20

14 17720408 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thread

Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2
15 104445X Switch, Intlk CI Grd Gry 2 Term
16 71031008 Screw, HexWasher Head

#10-32xl/2
17 73951000 Nut, Keps #10_32

18 135665 Diode Asmo, Heavy Duty
19 138319 Harness, Ignition

20 4152J Bulb, Headlight
21 108824X Fuse

24 121080X Cable, Ground
25 11050600 Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8
26 4021J Switch, P_T.O.
27 4022J Nut, Hex 1/2_28 Unef

28 4799J Cable, Battery
29 131563 Cover, Terminal

37 72240460 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 7-'1/2
39 123198X Nut, Wing 1/4-20
40 I02476X Guard, Terminal

41 STD522507 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4
42 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga:

43 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20
44 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4
45 127441X Harness, Light Socket

46 121305X Switch, Plunger
48 109748X Relay, Operator Presence
49 121264X Caps, Batter/
50 12!433X Ammeter

5I 19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 G&
52 11150400 Washer, InL Tooth

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

18

15

97

22

17

21

37

93 16 _ 79

20 ,,_ 76

19

91

49

25

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66

24

86

85

36

63

40

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NOw DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 138597 Rail, Frame RH 45 138460
2 7982J Drawbar, Gt 46 10040400
3 136671X417 Panel Asmo, Side LH 47 17490608
4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 48 136814
5 136696 Dash, Plastic Black 49 136813

6 137251 Dash Asm. Lower 50 136575
7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 51 72'140506

8 137563 Support, Battery 52 73800500

9 108067X Nut, Pal 53 137304

10 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4x 16 Ga. 54 126490X
'11 137270 Rivet, Ratchet Male 56 138461
t2 137269 Washer, Nylon 57 73510400

13 137271 Rivet, Ratchet Female 58 137'! 13
14 136673X417 Hood Asm., Pnt 59 74180412
15 136374 Lens, BarClear 60 721406'10
16 121794X Cover, Access 62 72110608

17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 63 191131614
18 '136373x440 Grille 64 10040600

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 65 73220600
20 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x i 66 105466X

21 73800600 Nut, Lock Hex WiWsh 3/8-16 Unc 67 137157
22 136670X417 Panel Asm. Side RH 69 139213
23 121045X Panel, Dash Side RH 70 137159
24 '105464X4!7 Footrest, RH 72 74t805!2
25 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 73 74780616
26 17490512 Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 74 123934X
27 121046X Panel, Dash Side LH 75 191!2410
28 105465X417 Footrest, LH 76 10040500

29 138193 Bracket, Support Dash 77 137308
30 137143X013 Saddle, SlkscrVgt 78 17720408
31 137556 Brace, Support Steering 79 74780516

32 136742 Bracket Asm, Frame Pivot Lh 80 123935X
33 136741 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 81 123933X505

34 136963 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 82 120529X
35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Gao 84 138952

36 74780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 85 120404X
37 12t642X417 Fender, PnL 86 74760716
38 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga._ 88 10040700
39 !36961 Bracket, Axle Front 90 t1050600

40 136962 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 91 110893X
41 74760408 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 92 124557X022

42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I 93 '17490608
43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 94 100207K
44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 95 105531X

96 8022J

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

Washer, Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
Bracket Asm. Pivot Hood Lh
Bracket Asm. Pivot Hood Rh
Bracket, Chassis Front

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4
Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc

Rod, Support Hood
Clip, Insulated
Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh
Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20
Bracket Asm,, Fender
Screw, Mach Cr 1/4-20 x 3/4
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

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

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc
Pad, Footrest

Guide, Belt T/A
Shield, Heat

Guide, Belt Mid Span
Screw, Mach Trhd 5/16-18 x 3/4
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr,_5
Scale, Indicator Height

Washer 11/32 x 1_1/2 x 10 Ga_
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Shield, Front
Screw, Thd. Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

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

Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Washer, Nylon

Stop, Over Center Mower
Bracket, Support Transaxle
Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16
Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8
Rail, Frame Lh
Plate, Silkscreen Dash
Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon
Plug, Hole

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

39

- MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

46

36

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32

28

29

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9

8

62

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GROUND DRIVE

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

1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X

2 2228M Key, Woodruff 38 110895X
3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016

7 135758 Wheel Hub Assembly 40 5304J

8 12000034 Klip Ring 41 STD541410

9 1304H Bolt, Hub 42 8883R
10 214J Drum, Brake 43 STD522507
11 101122M Band, Brake 44 10460IX
12 9204H Locknut 1/2-20 45 73800400
13 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4
14 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 46 121358X

!5 73530600 Locknut 3/8-24 47 138228
t6 19131614 Washer 13/32 x t x 14 Gauge 48 72140614

17 7241J Spring, Compression 49 19131413
18 7229J Guide, Brake Rod 50 131494

19 1685H Locknut 5/16-18 51 73800600
20 STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/18-18 x 3/4 52 139123
21 72140405 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 5/8 53 207J

22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 54 138390
23 106932X Knob 55 105706X
24 74760614 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 7/8 56 137153

25 19131316 Washer t3/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge 57 105598X

26 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8 58 73800500

27 677A637 Bracket, Brake

28 74370612 Screw, Machine, Flat Head 59 122253X

3/8-16 x 3/4 60 122268X

29 5308J Brake Rod 61 137524

30 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 62 STD551143

31 STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 63 747607.20

32 100604K Yoke 64 104375X

33 5102J Pin, Clevis 65 67609

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 66 '129962
35 137255 Rod, Parking Brake 67 19131312
36 138364 Spring, Extension, Clutch 68 5t42H

69 136327

Washer 25/32 x 1-t/4 x 16 Gauge

Nyliner
Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1

Actuator, interlock Switch
Locknut #10-24

Cover, Clutch/Brake Pedat
Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4
Bracket, Interlock
Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert

1/4-20
Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 13 Gauge

Idler, Flat
Locknut, Hex 3/8-16
Idler, Grooved
Washer, Hardened

Clutch Arm Assembly
Bearing, Idler

V-Belt
Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert
5/t 6-18

Shift Rod, Hi-Lo
Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley, Transaxle

Washer, Lock 7/16

Bolt, Hex Head 7/16-14 x I-1/4
Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal
Bolt, Shoulder
Washer, Hardened
Washer Flat

Pin, Roll
Hub, Cover

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

26

24 1

_ 21 2O

10

23

34

33

32

6

27

19

27

6 /

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14

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART
NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 133741

2 674A243

3 6855M
4 136960
5 136959
6 6266H
7 121748X
8 12000029
9 121232X

10 74781044
11 136518
12 73901000

13 121749X

14 10040600

15 73610600
16 102458X
17 137347

18 137155

19 138053
20 121050X
21 100711L

22 1554J

23 17431008

24 19133808

25 74780616

26 133742

27 3366R

28 73800600

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 10040500
34 74760512

35 138059
36 137156

37 73360600
38 109850X

39 73700600
40 109851X

Wheel, Steering
Axle Asm., Front

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

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

Ring, Klip #T5304-75
Cap, Spindle

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4
Spacer, Brg. Axle Front

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

Washer, Lock HW Htcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-24 Unf

Shaft Asm,, Steering

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

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt
Support Asm. Steering Vgt
Column, Steering
Adapter, Wheel Steering
Bushing, Strg. Blk
Screw, SIftp #10-16 x 1/2 Ty-b

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gao
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I Gr,.5

Cap, Wheel Steering
Bearing, CoL Strg..

Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc

Bearing, Flange
Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75
Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 1!/32 x I x 10 Gao
Washer, Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 5/16

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

Tie Rod

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

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

18

17

6

30

1

31

30

35

35

36 34

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11

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PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 t38t61

2 139217
3 132403O0

4 13280328
5 13200300
6 138129

7 139211
8 12t361X

9 138559
10 !05432X
11 137'140
12 136907
13 138486
14 138487
15 127334X
16 109227X

!7 106082X
!8 123549X

19 13290300
20 133439

21 17720410
22 132779
23 19132616

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

Engine B7S 18 IC Gold Vert 24
Muffler Asm Briggs (lnco Key No, 29 25
& 34) 26

Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 27
Nipple Pipe 3i8NPT X 3 - 1/2 28

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 29
Clamp Tube Double Engine 30

Baffle Engine B&S VGT 31
Pulley V-Idler 32
Stop Keeper Asm VGT 33
Bushing

Clutch Electric 34
Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Baffle Air LH Koh VGT 35
Baffle Air RH Koh VGT 36

Tank Fuel WiSym Vented 37
Pad Spacer 38

Pad Spacer 39
Cap Asm Fuel W/Sym Vented 40
Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine 41
Manufacturer)

Control Throttle 42
Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4 - 20 X 5/8 43

Control Choke 44
Washer 13/32 X 1 - 5/8 X 16 Ga

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

11050600
73610600
3645J

139227
7834R

139364

139365

139367

1749O508
73800600

17190408

10040500
74570512

123487X

11050600

17490624

17490652

126197X

1O040700

71170768

2751R

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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

Bushing
Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line
Muffler Mounting Brkt

Port Liner

Gasket
Screw Thdrol 5/16 - 18 X 1/2

Nut Lock Hex W/Wash 3/8 - 16
UNC

Screw Hex Whs Thd Cut 1.,4- 20

UNC

Washer Lock 5/16

Screw Hex 5/16 - 16 UNC X 3/4
Clamp Hose

Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8
Screw Thdrol 3/8- 16 X 1 - 1/2 TT
Screw Thdrol 3/8 - 16 X 3 - 1/4

Washer t - 1/20D X 15/32 ]D X

,250
Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 _1/4 Ga 5
Clip Feel Line

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 127438X

2 126656X
5 275tR

6 73680600

7 124181X

8 174905O8
9 19131614

10 131454
11 121251X

12 121246X
13 121248X
14 72050411
15 134300

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 16 121250X
Bracket, Pivot Seat 17 123976X
Clip, Line Fuel 18 74641008

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 19 73951000
Spring, Seat Cprsn 20 4171R

Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 X 1/2 21 105529X

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14Ga+ 22 73680500

Pan, Seat 24 19171912

Strip, Foam 25 127018X
Bracket, Mounting Switch 26 120068X
Bushing, Snap 28 17490608

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 29 124238X

Spacer, Split 30 105511X

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

1 inch = 25+4 mm

Spring, Cprsn
Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Screw, Sltd Pan Hd #10-32 X 1/2
Nut, Keps #10-32 Unf

Clip, Insulated.
Bolt, Shoulder 5/16+18 Unc

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-t8 Unc

Washer 17/32 X 1+3/16 X 12 Ga+

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X +62

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc
Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2
Cap, Spring Seat
Strap, Fender

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LiFT ASSEMBLY

35 17

34

33

31

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NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6

7

8

9

10
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12
13
14
15

16
17

18

PART
NO.

121006X
137295
121002X
12000022
19292016
74780624

125631X
122365X

122364X
2876H

138020

3146R

138023
19131611

73800600

674A247

73350600

5329J

23

X

21

19

20

X

15

t8

DESCRIPTION

Rod Asmo, Lever
Shaft Asm, Lift Vgt

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

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger
Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-1/8"
Link Lift

Retainer, Spring
Arm, Suspension Vgt

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga,,

Nut, Lock Hex WiWsh 3/8-16 Uric
Spring Asm, Assist Lift

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

KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

19
2O
21
22
23
24

25

26

27

28

29

3O
31
32
33
34
35

NOTE:

19131316
5328J

74760616
127218
4939M
73350800
130171
73800800

12000037
19151216
110810X
110807X

19t31016
137150

76020308

137167
138057

All component dimensions given in U.S,,inches

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 G&

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

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

Trunnion

Nut, Lock W?Wsh 1/2-13 Unc
Ring, Klip #T5304-37

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 'I6 Ga.
Trunnion, Dp Stop Dbl Thds Ptt

Nut, Special
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x I6 Ga,

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

44" MOWER DECK

55

59

48

52

38

5O

32

25

24

t

31

2 22

3

42

6

54

10

11

16 _

8-_

26

18

17

23

44

REPARR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

44" MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 136471
2 7380050O
3 72110506
4 7631J
5 138457
6 4939M
7 130832

8 850857

9 10030600

10 129962

11 130652
12 129895

13 137553
14 137152

15 110485X
t6 136929
17 106735X

18 19111016
19 105304X

20 123713X
21 137607

22 I10452X
23 109785X

24 136321
25 19111216
26 72110614
27 19131316
28 132823
29 73800600

30 78158
31 137266
32 129861

Deck Asm., Mower 44" Vented 33
Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-I8 Unc 34

Bolt, Carriage 5/t6-18 x 3/4 35
Runner, Mower LH 36

Bracket Asm,., Sway Bar 37
Retainer, Spring 38
Arm Suspension, Rear 39

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1,.25Gr. 8 Patched 40
Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 42

Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented 43
Blade 44

Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel) 45

Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg (includes 46

Key No.. 12) 47
Housing, Mandrel 44" Vent 48
Bearing, Ball Mandrel 49
Stripper, Mower Vented 50
Rod, Hinge 51
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.. 52
Cap, Sleeve 53
Spring, Torsion Deflector 54
Bracket, Deflector 55
Nut, Push 56
Shield, Deflector Mower 57
Runner, RH 58
Washer 1t/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 59
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gro5 60
Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.. 61

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler 62

Nut, Lock Hex WiWsh 3/8-16 Unc 63
Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.25

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

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

129963
72140610
72110616
72110608

137166

137554

131494

136572

72140506

136460

122052X

7368060O

74760628

137200
137729
136574

137272
137273
139245
137789
131264
131290
138687
136577

133957
137644
139031

136573
133943

72110612

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr.. 5
Stiffener, Arm Idler

Keeper, Belt Idler
Pulley, Idler Flat
Pulley, Driven
Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4
Arm, Idler Secondary
Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4

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

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, ldler V Groove

Shield, idler
V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary
Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge
Wheel, Gauge
Bolt, Shoulder
Pin, Clevis
Bracket, Wheel Gauge

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

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

TRANSAXLE

3

5

2

31

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7

78

48

72

71

9

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24

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REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9"17.255970

TRANSAXLE

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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8

9
10
11
12
13
14

15
16
t7

18
19
20

21
22

23
24
25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32
33
34
35
36

37
38

39

40
41
45
46
47
48
49

5O

4197R

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

7392M

137261

4985R

6266H

4212R

4196R

6276H

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

6262H
7393R

992R1
6216H

4986R

122254X
6269H
5855H

137976

6277H
4225R

7396H

4198R
4200R
7395H
121878X

137974

13320400

74780526
6271H

13060200
74780524
10140500
4895H
4222R

Axle Shaft 51
Retaining Ring 52

Final Drive Gear 53
Differential Gear 54
Differential Pinion 55
Differential Carrier 56

Axle Thrust Washer 57
Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 58

(1" Thread Length) 59
Steel Ball 60

Spring Shift Fork Detent 61
Shift Fork, High-Low Range 62
Thrust Bearing Race 63

4th Reduction Pinion 64

3rd Reduction Gear Shaft
Snap Ring, Crescent Type 65

High-Low Range Gears 66
Needle Bearing 67

Sintered Iron Bearing 68

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 69
Differential Pinion Spacer 70
Differential Pinion Bushing 71

Gfipco Centeriock Nut 3/8-24
Shift Fork, R.H.. 72

Oil Seal 73
Sintered Iron Bearing 74

Shift Fork Shaft 75
Shift Fork, Loll.. 76

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 77
Oil Seal 78

Pressure Relief Valve 79
Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and 80

Bearings, RH. (includes Key No.'s 81
17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 76, 77 & 82) 82

Dowel Pin 84
Needle Bearing 85

Thrust Bearing Race 86
4th Reduction Gear Shaft 87

4th Reduction Gear Spacer 88
Thrust Bearing Race 89

Gearcase Gasket 90
Gearcase and Bearings, Loll. 9t

(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 49, 92
50 (2), 51 and 52) 93

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 NoP_T.. 94

Bolt, Hex 5/16-t8 UNC x 1-5/8 95
Oil Seal 96

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.To 97
Bolt, Hex 5/16d8 x i-1/2 Grade 5 98

Washer, Lock, Extra Heavy 5/16

Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing

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

1529R
8119M
4220R
4209R
4213R
4442R
4t95R
4214R
4194R
7528R
4208R

4207R

7398H
4203R

4204R
2898J
4926H
4205R
4206R

1370H
633A69

208J
4201R

12000002
1153R

7392H

3990H
7322O500
1167R.
73360700
6270H
7384H

538_J
2978J
633A85
8739HI
4924H

19151516
110542X
19181511
75J
6274H

76020412

10040500

74760514

633A109
137973

1 inch = 25,,4 mm

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low
4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer
2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Finat Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer
3rd Reduction Pinion High
2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

Snap Ring, Crescent Type

intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion
E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear
Reverse Idler Thrust Washer

Needle Bearing
Nut, Hex 5/16-18
Sealing Washer
Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20
Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft
Gearshift Lever, Bent
Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin
Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed
Spring

Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Gauge

Shift Mechanism Seat

Washer 9/16 x i5/16 x 12 Gauge

Gearshift Gate and Reinforcement
Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4
Washer, Lock 5/16

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

Transaxle Assembly (Less Brake

Drum and Shift Lever)

47

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01

9

"_ 305

9

305

46(

2O

48

18

219

* REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL.

SEE REPAIR INSTRUCT{O N MANUAL,

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01

2o6

235

358 GASKET SET]

[861 PUMP REPAIR KIT I

[121 CARBURETOR

OVERHAUL KIT

lt_l

49

REPAIlR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01

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REPAaR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01

Reference Number

Manufacturer

Briogs & _ Housing

Stratton ] Length

_2v I.....3-5,;8"

"includesBrushSet

_.Ref e_ r Number

L Briggs & stratlon

F ....12V

re-T-'-"

Mfr.

309 1 310 i 3"_ T s44 t

Motor and I Thru Bolt I Brush _ Armature I

Drive Ass'y. i Assembty lAssembfyi Assembl 1

394808 J 94003 395538 J 390837 J

510

Starter Drive

..............Group ......

490421 398003 280104

513

Clutch

Assembly

783

Gear

51

8o! I B02

Drive End Cap I End Cap Ass'yo

Assemb!y i Commutator

3948_o i 395s37.

876 i 896 !

Pinion I Roll I

Spring Kit t Pin 1

490467 I 94- 288(Copper} 1

e03 ]

Housing J

Assembly I

398159 _1

RE:PAnR PARTS

18 PiP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 494533
2 399265
3 391086

5-1 493457
5-2 493458

7-1 271867
7-2 271868

8-1 398065
8-2 222892

9 27803
!0 94382
11 280225
12 271703

271188
271189

13 94565

15 94239

15A 94497

16 394028

94196

18 493304
20 291675
21 399195

22 90887

23

491180

24

222698

25

394955
394956

394957

394958

26

394959
394960
394961
394962

27

260924

28

299691
391286

29

3943O6
397158

3t

220863

32

92909

33

390420

34

261528

35

65906

36

26828

40

221596

41

292260

Cylinder Assembly 42 93630
Bearing, Cylinder 45 261368

Seal, Oil 46 213421
Head, Cylinder' Number I 50 213290

Head, Cylinder Number 2 51 2714!2
* Gasket, Cylinder Head Number 1 51A 280319
* Gasket, Cylinder Head Number 2 52 270884

Breather Assembly Number I 53 93970
Cover, Breather, Cylinder Number2 54 93208
(Use with Key Number 572, Air 75 222511
Baffle with Mounting Holes) 78 94326

*Gasket, Valve Cover' 8t 223016

Screw, Seres 90 495181

Tube, Breather 91 495035

*Gasket, Crankcase Cover 1/64" 93 231209
* Gasket, Crankcase Cover .005" 94 491538

* Gasket, Crankcase Cover ..009" 95 93499

Screw, Cylinder' Head
Plug, Oil Drain 96 221939
Plug, Pipe 97 392672
Crankshaft 98 91920
Key, Timing Gear 99 26157
Base Assembly, Crankcase 102 271607

Seal, Oil t03 298514
Seal Assembly, Cylinder' Plug 104 230896

Screw, Sems, Crankcase Cover 105 394683
Mounting 107 491543
Uses: 92268 Washer, Lock 108 223534

Flywheel and Ring Gear Assembly, 109 392673

Magneto 116 280474
Key, Flywheel 117 231338
Piston Assembly, Standard 119 94152
Piston Assembly .010" Oversize 120 92290
Piston Assembly ..020" Oversize 121 491539
Pision Assembly .030" Oversize 127 223472
Ring Set, Piston, Standard 161 398826
Ring Set, Piston .010" Oversize 165 94289
Ring Set, Piston .020" Oversize 187 299146
Ring Set, Piston ..030" Oversize 188 93535

Lock, Piston Pin 201 262683
Pin Assembly, Piston, Standard 202 262684

Pin Assyo, Piston ..005" Oversize 203 280997
Rod Assembly, Connecting 203A 490207
Rod Assembly, Connecting 205 93971
.020" Undersize Crankpin Bore 206 94298

Washer 207 262337

Screw, Connecting Rod 209 262352

Valve, Exhaust 209A 261563
Valve, Intake

Uses: 393606 Seal Assembly and
Retainer (Key Number 868)

Spring, Intake Valve
Spring, Exhaust Valve

Retainer, Intake Valve
Rotocoil, Exhaust Valve

* Included in Gasket Set (491856)

** included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539)

*** Included in both Gasket Set (491856), and

Carburetor Overhaul Kit (49I 539)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S_ inches

1 inch = 2&4 turn

Retainer, Exhaust Valve Rotocoil(2)

Tappet, Valve
Gear', Cam
Manifold, Intake

*** Gasket, Carburetor & Intake Elbow

Spacer, Carburetor'

* Gasket, Intake Manifold Mounting

Screw, Sems, Carburetor Mounting
Screw, Sems, intake Manifold Mnt.

Washer', Spring

Screw, Seres
Lock, Muffler Screw

Carburetor Assembly
Body Assembly, Upper Carburetor
Bushing, Throttle Shaft

** Valve Assembly, Carburetor Idle

Screw, Seres, Throttle and Choke

Valve Mounting
Valve, Throttle

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

Spring, Throttle Adjustment

** Gasket, Carburetor Body

Float, Carburetor'

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

Body, Lower' Carburetor

Valve, Choke
Shaft and Lever, Choke

O-Ring
Jet, Needle Valve
Screw, Sems, Hex Head

Washer, Lock

Carburetor Overhaul Kit
Plug, Welch

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

Screw, Hex Head
Link, Governor
Link, Throttle

Crank, Bell
Crank, Bell
Screw, Shoulder
Nut, Square

Spring, Compression
Spring, Governor
Spring, Governor Idle

52

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255970

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1243-01

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

216 262375
219 393415

219A 394348
220 222773
222 491282
224 94297
227 491297
229 62199
230 223882
232 262539
235 224039
240 493629
244 230318
257 93897
258 93949
259 223890

265 221535
267 93496

284 94264
284A 93469
304 492656
305 94608

94513
306-1 222846
306-2 223734
307 94386
308-1 222848
308-2 222849

309 ---

319 394988

332 230674
333 394891

334 93381

337 802592

356 494705
358 491856

363 19203
383 89838

387 280197

392 261395

394 270988
414 223882

422 222875
432 221377
434 223688
435 93829
445 394019
467 493903
468 224521
474 392595
482 93621
523 494927
524 271157

Link 524A 271485
Oi! Slinger Assembly 525 495348
Gear, Governor 528 393815
Washer, Thrust 535 271271

Plate Assembly, Governor Control 537 271411
Screw, Pan Head 552 262332

Lever Assembly, Governor 552A 262331
Washer 556 93585

Washer, Governor Crank, Inside 562 93853
Spring, Governor Control 567 93777

Shield, Spitback
Filter, Fuel (in Fuel Line to Tank) 569 270981
Connector, Impulse Pump 572 224580
Screw, Sems 573 491304
Screw, Sems 592 92278
Bracket, Cable 601 93053
Clamp, Casing 615 94296
Screw, Hex Head 616 491530
Screw, Hex Head 634 271013
Screw, Hex Head 634A 491287
Housing, Blower 635 66538
Screw, Sems 1/2 642 223579
Screw, Sems 3/4 643 223714

Shield, Cylinder 726 391362
Shield, Cylinder
Screw, Sems 741 262694
Cover, Air Guide 819 94675

Cover, Air Guide 842 271170
Motor, Starting (See Chart on 847 394394
Illustrated Pages for Part Numbers) 85! 221798

Armature Assembly 858 270989

Nut, Hex 859 271025

Armature Group, 860 261358

MAGNETRON@ Ignition 861 393397

Screw, Sems, Armature Mounting 868 393606

Plug, Spark, Resistor (with Gasket) 869 261463

Wire, Ground 870 213316

Gasket Set 871 261961

Puller, Flywheel (Optional Accy_) 231218
Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393537
Body, Pump 881 212455

.... Spring, Pump 955 397882

**** Diaphragm 1005 280815

Washer 1006 224413
Clamp, Oil Filler !019 491262

.... Cap, Spring

Cover, Diaphragm
Screw, Diaphragm Cover

Cartridge, Air Cleaner
Knob, Air Cleaner

Screen, Flush Rotating
Stator, Alternator, Tri-Circuit

Screw, Seres
Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filler

Seal, Filler Tube

* Included in Gasket Set (491856)

** Included in Carburetor Ove'_aut Kit (491539)

*** Included in both Gasket Set (491856), and

Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539)

**** Included in both Carburetor Overhaul Kit (491539),

and Pump Repair Kit (393397)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

Seal, Tube
Tube, Oil Filler

Impulse Line and Clamp Assembly
Element, Air Cleaner

*** Gasket, Air Cleaner

Lower Bushing, Governor
Upper Bushing, Governor

Screw, Sems, Hex Head
Bolt, Governor Lever
Screw, Hex Head, Back Plate to

Cylinder

* Gasket, Crankcase

Baffle, Air, Cylinder Number 2
Back Plate Assembly

Nut, Hex

Clamp, Fuel Line

Retainer, E-Ring

Crank, Governor

** Washer, Throtte Shaft

Seal, Governor Shaft

Elbow, Spark Plug
Cover, Air Cleaner
Cartridge Plate, Air Cleaner

Gear, Flywheel Ring

(Includes Mounting Parts)
Gear, Timing

Screw, Hex Head
Seal, Oil Filler Cap

Dipstick and Tube Assembly

Terminal, Ignition Cable

Diaphragm, Damping
Gasket, Carburetor Pump

Spring (2)
Repair Kit, Pump
Seal Assembly and Retainer

Seat, Intake Valve, Standard
Seat, Exhaust Valve, Standard
Guide, Exhaust Valve

Guide, Intake Valve (See Manual)
Connector Assembly, Tri-Circuit

Cover Plate, Crankcase
Plug and Seal, Solenoid

Fan, Flywheel
Retainer, Fan

Decal Kit

53

RPM Settings: Low 1200-1600

High 3200-3400

54

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATRON

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

SIGHTING

GUIDE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH
SKY LINE OR TREE.

NOT ACROSS HILL

,,_,, ,,, , :_ ,, , , . _ ,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,

_ A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not i
! _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- |

ii! _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme !
i!i caution when changing direction on slopes.

®

OWNER'S

MODEL NO.

917.255970

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

44" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

GARDEN TRACTOR

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

The model number for your tractor will be found on the
model plate located under the seat.

The model number for your' engine will be found on the
blower housing of the engine°

AII parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,
Roebuck and Co_ Service CentedDepartment and most

Retail Store&

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION;

= PRODUCT - GARDEN TRACTOR

= MODEL NUMBER - 917.255970

• ENGINE MODEL NO. 422707, TYPE NO. 1243-01
° PART NUMBER

o PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technician&_ professional technicians
specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to
you, we service what we sell.

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