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S__A/_S

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO,

917,242440

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

£RIIFT$ I:IN+'

ELECTRIC LIFT

ACTUATOR KIT

for GARDEN TRACTORS

•Assembly

•Operation

•Customer

Responsibilities

•Repair Parts

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

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING

OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual

and on the machine before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions,to operate the machine.

•Cleartheareaofobjeotesuch as recks, toys,wire, etc., which

could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be surethe area is clear of otherpeople beforemowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carrypassengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unlessabsolutelynecessary. Always

look down and behind before and whilebacking.

•Be aware of the mower dischargedirectionand do not point

it at anyone. Do not operate the mowerwithout either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave arunning machine unattended. Always turnoff

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting.

•Turn off bladeswhen not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.

•Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcoholor drugs.

•Watch for trafficwhen operating near orcrossingroadways.

• Use extracare when loading or unloadingthe machineinto a

trailer or truck.

I1. SLOPE OPERATION

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

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

requireextracaution. Ifyoucannot backup the slopeor ifyoufeel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow upand downslopes, not across.

•Remove obstaclessuch as rocks,tree limbs, etc.

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

overturnthe machine. Tallgrass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat youwillnot have

to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.

•Followthemanufactureer'srecommendations forwheel weights

or counterweightsto improvestability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stabilityof the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not

make sudden changes inspeed or direction.

•Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turnonslopes unlessnecessary,andthen, turnslowly

and gradually downhill,if possible.

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

mower couldsuddenlyrum over ifa wheel is overthe edge of

a cliff or ditch,or if an edge caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe

ground.

•Do not use grasscatcher on steep slopes.

IlL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presenceof children. Childrenare oftenattracted to the machine

andthe mowingactivity. Neverassume that children willremain

where you last saw them.

•Keep childrenoutofthemowingarea andunderthe watchful

care of another responsibleadult.

• Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

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

injured or interfere withthe safe machine operation.

•Never allow childrento operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or otherobjectsthat may obscurevision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They

are flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuelthe machine indoors.

Never storethe machine orfuel container insidewhere

there is an openflame, such as a water heater.

•Never runa machine inside aclosed area.

•Keep nuts andbolts,especiallyblade attachment bolts,tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regulady.

•Keep machinefree of grass,leaves, or otherdebris build-up.

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

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

•Never make adjustmentsor repairs withthe engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage,

and deterioration,whichcould expose movingparts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replacewith manufacturer'srecommended 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

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

&CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

2

CONGRATULATIONS on yourpurchase of a Sears Elec-

tric Lift Actuator Kit. It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to give you the best possibledependa-

bilityand performance.

Should you experience any problemsyou cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department. We have competent,well trainedtechni-

ciansand the proper tools to serviceor repairthisunit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructionswill

enable you to assemble and maintain your Lift Kit prop-

erly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917.242440

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL LOCATED IN THE BAG

OF PARTS. ATTACH DECAL TO YOUR TRAC-

TOR FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and usingyour Electric liftkit.

•Follow the instructions under "Operation" and "Cus-

tomer Responsibilities"sectionsof thisOwner's Manual.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON

CRAFTSMAN ATTACHMENTS

For one year from the date of purchase, when thiselectric lift attachmentis maintainedaccording to the operating and

maintenance instructionsinthe owner'smanual, Sears will repairfree ofcharge anydefect in material orworkmanship.

This warranty does notcover:

•Expendable items which becomeworn during normal use.

•Repairs necessarybecause of operatorabuse or negligence, includingthe failure to maintainthe equipment

accordingto instructionscontained inthe owner's manual.

• Attachments used for commercialor rental purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC LIFT KIT TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE

THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..................................... 3

CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 4-6

COMMON SET-UP ........................................................ 7

GEAR DRIVE REAR ASSEMBLY ................................. 8

HYDRO REAR ASSEMBLY .......................................... 9

ASSEMBLY TO VERT. ENGINE GT ...................... 10-13

ASSEMBLY TO HORZ. ENGINE GT .......................... 14

ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY ..................................... 15-16

OPERATION ................................................................ 17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .............................. 17

REPAIR PARTS ..................................................... 18-22

3

BEFORE YOU START TO ASSEMBLE THE ELECTRIC LIFT KIT

This electric lift kit is designed for all garden tractors, with horizontalshaft or vertical shaft engines, and gear drive or

hydrostatic type transaxles. Before you start to lay out the contents, you must first determine if you have a horizontal or

vertical shaft engine and a gear drive or hydrostatic type transaxle in your tractor. Once you have this information, layout

only those parts which will be used for your type of tractor according to "CARTON CONTENTS" section of this manual.

NOTE: KIT ASSEMBLY WILL REQUIRE ALL COMMON PARTS AND ONLY THOSE PARTS GROUPED FOR YOUR

PARTICULAR TYPE TRACTOR. ALL REMAINING PARTS MAY BE DISCARDED.

1) VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL ENGINE CAN BE DETERMINED BY POSITION OF THE ENGINE PULLEY,

IF PULLEY IS UNDER THE ENGINE IT IS A VERTICAL TYPE ENGINE, IF PULLEY IS IN FRONT OF ENGINE IT IS A

HORIZONTAL TYPE ENGINE.

2) HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE. CAN BE DETERMINED BY INFINITE SPEED CONTROL POSITIONS, AND

GEAR DRIVE TRANSAXLE WILL HAVE RESTRICTED SPEED GEAR SE'n'INGS.

CARTON CONTENTS

***ONLY HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE***

COMMON ASSEMBLY PARTS

(1) Hub, Lever Lift (1) Actuator

(1) Bolt 3/8 - 16 x1-3/8

0 0 O0 I

(1) Actuator Pin

COMMON ELECTRICAL PARTS

(1) Wire Harness

O

(2) Hex Facenut

(1) Lift_

(1) GroundWire

(3) RetainerSpring

(Large)

Q

(1) Washer, LockInt. Tooth

(1) Clip, Insulated

(1) Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x16 Ga.

4

CARTON CONTENTS CONTINUED

***ONLY HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE***

VERTICAL ENGINE GARDEN TRACTOR ASSEMBLY PARTS

i_ j))-_ _ (2) LiftLink

(1) Bushing (2) RetainerSpring (1) Rod, Pivot Support _.._

(Small)

P_vot_

(1) Bracket,

(1) Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x16 Ga. (4) Locknut 3/8 -1

II

(1) Bolt 318- 16 x1-1/4 1 ',

II

II

(2) Nyliner, Rod Pivot (1) Pivot Arm

(1) Bolt 3/8 - 16 x 2-1/4

(1) Washer21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. (1) Spacer

(2) PivotPin (1) Pivot Pin

(2) Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

HORIZONTAL ENGINE GARDEN TRACTOR ASSEMBLY

r IIIJIllflII

_(1) Bolt 3/8 -16 x 1-3/4

(2) Locknut 3/8- 16

(5) Washer, Flat 17/32 x1-1/2 x 10Ga.

(1) Bolt 3/8 - 16 x 2-1/4

1iI (1) Bracket, LiftL.H. (1) Bracket, Lift R.H.

(1) Bushing (1) Tube .384 x 1/2 x 15/16

CARTON CONTENTS

***ONLY HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE***

HYDRO ASSEMBLY PARTS (1) LH.Actuator

(1) Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

G

(1) Locknut3/8-16 (1) R.H. Actuator, Bracket

(2) Bolt 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 (1) Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. (1) Locknut7/16-14

GD

(1) Jam nut7/16-14

GEAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY PARTS

(2) Bolt Carraige 3/8-16 x I

G

(2) Locknut3/8-16

0

,J

%

(1) Actuator, Bracket

(1) Bolt 3/8 -16 xI(1) Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x16 Ga. (1) Washer, Lock 3/8 (1) Thick Spacer Washer

13/32 x 7/8 x 7Ga.

/

6

COMMON SET-UP i

THESE ARE THE TOOLS YOU

WILL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY.

(1) 3/16" Allen Wrench

(1) 1/2" Wrench

(2) 9/16" Wrenches

(1) 5/8" Wrench

(1) 11/16" Wrench

(1) Fiat Blade Screwdriver

(1) 9/16" Socket

(1) 5/8" Socket

(1) 11/16" Socket

(1) Drive Ratchet

(1) 3" or longer Extension

(1) PhillipsScrewdriver

CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING ACTUATOR KIT TO TRACTOR:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place gearshift/motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.

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

contact with plug.

NOTE: When right hand (R.H.) andleft hand (L.H.) are mentionedinthis manual, it means when youare seated onthe tractor,

in the operator'sposition.

NOTE: THE ILLUSTRATIONS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE TO AID INTHE ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION OF THIS

KIT. THEY MAY OR MAY NOT SHOW YOUR PARTICULAR TRACTOR MODEL.

SET-UP (See Figs. 1,2 & 3)

• Remove mower deck if installed(referto your "Tractor

Owner's Manual" for instructions).

•Remove cap, E-Ring, and washerfrom axle on left rear

wheel.

• Place a suitable size block of wood under drawbar

bracket.

• Remove rear wheel.

• ON BAND BRAKE MODELS ONLY: Remove hex bolt,

Iockwasher and flat washer indicated by arrow, from

transaxle and discard. JAM

NUT

•Relieve any tension on attachment lift spring by

loosening jam nutand adjustment bolt.

• Remove socket/hex head screw from lift control lever.

Remove lift lever and washers (if equipped).

NOTE: Use block of wood to assist in lift handle

removal. Save washers for later use.

• Install washers, if removed earlier, on lift lever ]]ub. Fit

lift lever hub on splined lift shaft and secure with

3/8-16 x 1-3/8 hex bolt, provided with kit.

LIFT

LEVER

O

DRAWBARo(

QBRACKET

Q

Q

BOLT

ATrACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

"FOR BAND

BRAKE MODELS

ONLY"

WASHERS

(IFEQUIPPED)

Fig. 2

SOCKET HEAD/

HEX HEAD

SCREW

WASHERS

(IF EQUIPPED)

LIFT

LEVER

HUB

HEX BOLT

LOCKWASHER

AND FLATWASHER Fig. 1 7

SPLINED

LIFT SHAFT

Fig. 3

HEX BOLT

GEAR DRIVE REAR ASSEMBLY

INSTALL ACTUATOR BRACKET

ASSEMBLY, GEAR DRIVE

(See Figs. 4,5 & 6)

• Assemblelarge retainerspringinouter holeof actuator

pin as shown.

•Installactuator bracket assemblyto LH. frame rail as

follows.

a. Place actuator bracket on frame rail and insert pin

through holes (C) and (D) of actuator bracket

assembly.

NOTE: Inserting pin gives proper alignment of

holes for installingelectric actuator.

b. Secure bracket to frame rail using two carriage

bolts,and Iocknutsas shown.

NOTE: Depending on the type brake system on your

transaxle, followthe appropriate instructionsbelow.

BRAKE BAND TYPE SYSTEM

•Using flat washer (thin) 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.,

Iockwasher 3/8, and hex bolt 3/8-16 UNC x 1,

provided with kit, assemble actuator bracket to

transaxle. Installhardwarethroughactuatorbracket

and brake bracket. Tighten securely.

DISK BRAKE TYPE SYSTEM

•Using flat washer (thin) 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.,

Iockwasher 3/8, hex bolt 3/8-16 UNC x 1, and flat

Spacerwasher (thick) 13/32 x 7/8 x 7 Ga., provided

with kit, assemble actuator bracket to transaxle.

Place flat spacer washer (thick) between actuator

bracket and transaxle. Tighten securely.

Assemble electric actuator to actuator bracket assem-

bly as follows.

a. Remove pin from actuator bracket assembly.

b. Place electric actuator in position. Align hole of

actuator with hole (C) of actuator bracket assem-

bly.

c. Insert pin through electric actuator and bracket

assembly. Align hole of pinwith hole (E)in actuator

bracket assembly and secure with retainer spring.

LARGE

RETAINER

SPRING J

ACTUATOR PIN

Fig. 4

LOCKNUTS

ACTUATOR

BRACKET

ASSEMBLY

L.H. FRAME

RAIL

THICK SPACER WASHER A LOCKNUTS

(13/32 X 7/8 X 7 GA)

OR

BRAKE BRACKET

_D PIN

m;LARGE RETAINER II

I SPRING |

\w,s I

_,, _J BRACKET HEX BOLT _r

Fig. 5

LARGE ACTUATOR

RETAINER tKET

SPRING ASSEMBLY

LARGE

SPRING

8

ELECTRIC

ACTUATOR

Fig. 6

HYDRO REAR ASSEMBLY

INSTALL ACTUATOR BRACKET

ASSEMBLY, HYDRO (See Fig. 7)

•Remove upper hex bolt securingtransaxle bracketto

LH frame rail,as indicated by arrow.

•Fitleftandrightactuatorbracketstogether,bentbracket

to inside. Slide actuator bracketassemblyup against

insideof LH frame rail, as shown.

•Assemble 3/8-16 x 1carriageboltthroughLHframe rail

and uppercorner holes of actuator bracketassembly,

as shown. Hand tighten3/8-16 Iocknuton bolt.

• Insert7/16-14 x 1-1/4 hexboltfrom insidetractorframe

rails throughRH actuator bracket, drawbar, LH frame

rail and transaxle bracket as shown. Hand tighten

Iocknuton hex bolt

•While holding jamnut on inside of actuator bracket

assembly, insert remaining 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 hex bolt

from outside throughtransaxle bracket, LH frame rail

and actuatorbracketassemblyandthread intojamnut,

as shown.

•Tighten all hardware securely.

ASSEMBLE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR

TO BRACKETS, HYDRO

(See Figs. 8 & 9)

•Assemble largeretainerspringinouter hole ofactuator

pinas shown.

NOTE: use end of actuator pin with only one hole.

•Place actuator inplace and align hole in actuator with

holes inactuator bracket assembly.

•Insertactuatorpin through holes in bracket assembly,

actuator and flat washer. Retain with large retainer

springat inner most hole locationas shown.

ACTUATOR PIN_ LARGE

RETAINER

SPRING

HEX BOLT

JAMNUT (THIN) INSIDE)

LH. FRAME

RAIL

Fig. 8ELECTRIC

ACTUATOR

FLATWASHER L.H. FRAME

RAIL

ACTUATOR PIN

R.i

ACTUATOR

BRACKET

SKID BRACKET ©

_EMOVE HEX

BOLT AND

DISCARD

.TRANSAXLE

BRACKET

ELECTRIC

ACTUATOR ACTUATOR

BRACKET

R.H. ACTUATOR

BRACKET" L.H. ACTUATOR

BRACKEI

LARGE

RETAINER

SPRING

FLATWASHER

ACTUATOR PIN

LARGE

RETAINER

SPRING

Fig. 79 Fig. 9

ASSEMBLY FOR VERTICAL ENGINE MODELS

LIFT KIT ASSEMBLY TO GT

w/VERTICAL ENGINE

(See Figs. 10 thru 16)

PREPARATION

•Remove height indicatoron LH side of tractor frame.

Save all partsexcept hex bolt for reassembly.

FLAT

WASHER

HEIGHT

INDICATOR 7-

LOCK

WASHER

HEX BOLT

ASSEMBLE PIVOT ARM ASSEMBLY

• Assemble bothliftlinks between sides of pivot arm as

shown. Securewithlargerpivot pin and small retainer

spring.

NOTE: Slots inliftlinksare not centered and must be

assembledcorrectly.To assemble holdpivotarmwith

bent end towards you and downwards. Position lift

linkssoslotisto leftand narrowedge isat bottom(see

inset)

•Place spacerbetweenthe two links and insertsmaller

pivotpin. Secure withsmall retainerspring.

•Installtwo nylinersinto pivot bracket as shown.

NYLINER

PIVOT ARM

SNAP-OUT

COVER FLAT

WASHER

Fig. 10

NYLINER

LIFT LINKS

Slide 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. washeronto pivot rodsupport

up to nibs. Set aside for later use.

NIBS

SMALL

RETAINER

SPRINGS

SPACER

0

LARGER

PIVOT PIN

21/32 X 1 X 21 GA.

WASHER

Fig. 11

PIVOT ROD

SUPPORT

BE SURE SLOT IS

TO LEFT AND

NARROW EDGE IS

TO BOI-rOM

SMALLER

PIVOT PIN

BENT END OF

PIVOT ARM INSET

Fig. 12

10

ASSEMBLY FOR VERTICAL ENGINE MODELS

ASSEMBLE PIVOT ROD BRACKET

Install pivot rodbracketto insideof R.H. frame fail'using

two hex bolts3/8-16 x7/8 and two 3/8-16 Iocknuts.

1. Be sure parking brake isengaged. Positionpivot

rod bracket to insideof R.H. frame rail and install

one hex boltthroughuppermountinghole._Jnstall

Iocknuton hex bolt to outsideof frame rail.

2. Disengage parking brake, and install remaining

hex boltand Iocknutas shown.

Tighten hardwaresecurely. Be sureto engage parking

brake after pivot rod bracket is installed.

VIEW FROM UNDER TRACTOR

PIVOT ROD BRACKET

3/8-16 LOCKNUT

1

PARKING BRAKE

DISENGAGED

ROD BRACKET

318-16 X 718

BOLT

UPPER

.MOUNTING

HOLE

_,RIGHT HAND

FRAME RAIL

3/8-16 X 718

HEX BOLT

PARKING BRAKE

ENGAGED

RIGHT HAND

FRAME RAIL

Fig. 13

11

ASSEMBLY FOR VERTICAL ENGINE MODELS

INSTALL PIVOT ARM ASSEMBLY

Raise link assembly until nylinersare in4inewithhole

inLH sideoftractorframe. Insertpivotrodsupportwith

washerthroughnylinersinpivotarm,asshown.Loosely

assembly to hex bolt 3/8-16 x 718 and lock washer

throughholein LH side offrame. Do nottightenat this

time.

Assemble flattened end of pivot rod supportto under-

side of pivot rod bracket usinghex bolt3/8-16 x 1-1/4,

flat washer and Iocknut and tighten securely. Now

tighten previouslyassembled 3/8-16 x 7/8 hex bolt.

318-16 X 718 LOCK NYUNERS AND

HEX BOLT WASHER PIVOT ARM FLAT

3/8-16 X 1-1/4 WASHER

HEX BOLT

VIEW FROM UNDER TRACTOR

3/8-16 X 7/8 LOCK

HEX BOLT

HOLE IN LH SIDE

OF TRACTOR

FLAT

PIVOT ROD BRACKET NYLINERS AND

PIVOT ARM

ASSEMBLY

318-16 LOCKNUT PIVOT ROD

SUPPORT

Fig. 14

12

ASSEMBLY FOR VERTICAL ENGINE MODELS

ATTACH ACTUATOR & LIFT LINKS REASSEMBLE HEIGHT INDICATOR

1 Insertactuatorarm and bushingbetweenpivotarmsas

shown.Secure with3/8-16 x2-1/4 hexboltandIocknut.

NOTE: Be sure that bolt is assembled in direction

shown.

2 Positionone lift linkon each sideofthe liftshaftbracket

as shown. Insert smaller pivot pin and secure with

small retainer spring.

LIFT

SHAFT

BRACKET

LIFT UNK

(ONE ON EACH SIDE OF

LIFT SHAFT BRACI_'T)

SMALL SMALLER

RETAINER PIVOT PIN

SPRING _LIFT LINK

(ONE ON EACH SIDE OF

LIFT SHAFT BRACKET)

BRACKET

HEX BOLT

Reassemble heightindicatorpreviouslyremoved add-

ingtwo spacerwashersand replacinghex boltwiththe

5/16-18 x 1-1/4 hex bolt providedwiththis kit. Ensure

height indicatoris showing correct position of deck.

This may be adjustedafter final assembly of deck by

loosening hex bolt and moving height indicator to

correct positionin relationto deck, retighten hex bolt

and replace snap-out cover. Assemble all parts in

order shown. HEIGHT

INDICATOR

FLAT

WASHER

LOCK

WASHER

NEW HEX BOLT ADD SPACER

SNAP-OUT

FLAT

WASHER

SMALL Fig. 16

RETAINER

SPRING

ACTUATOR

ARM

VIEW FROM

UNDER TRACTOR

2PIVOT PIN

1

HEX BOLT

PIVOT ARMS

ACTUATOR

ARM

Fig. 15

13

LOCKNUT BUSHING

ASSEMBLY FOR HORIZONTAL ENGINE MODELS

LIFT KIT ASSEMBLY TO GT

w/HORiZONTAL ENGINE

(See Figs. 17 and 18)

•Assemble L.H. and R.H. lift brackets to lift shaft

assembly arm using hex bolt 3/8-16 x1-3/4, five

washers, one tube, and one Iocknutas shown.

NOTE: When assembling lift brackets, make sure top

of L.H. and R.H. brackets are positionedon lift shaft

assemblyarm (offset to the right).

a. Insert hex boltthrough R.H. liftbracket.

b. Place tube and two washerson bolt.

c. Enter bolt throughhole of liftshaft assembly arm.

d. Place threewashers, L.H. liftbracket, and Iocknut

on boltand tighten securely.

NOTE: The five washers are not used when assembling

lift mechanism to sleeve hitch. See your sleeve hitch

manual when installingthis electricliftactuator ontractors

so equipped.

Assemble extension arm of electric actuator to L.H.

and R.H. lift brackets using hex bolt 3/8-16 x 2-1/4,

bushing,and Iocknut.

a. Insert bushingin hole of actuatorarm.

b. Position actuator arm between L.H. and R.H. lift

brackets.

c. Insert hex bolt through hole (B) of L.H. lift bracket

goingthroughactuatorarm and R.H. liftbracket.

d. Place Iocknuton bolt and tightensecurely.

L.H. LIFT

BRACKET

LOCK'NUT

RS

BRACKET

.IFT

BRACKET

LIFT

SHAFT

ASSEMBLY

ARM

R.H. LIFT

BRACKET I

TUBE_

MALE

Fig. 17

LIFT

HARNESS

R.H. LIFT

BRACKET

ELECTRIC

ACTUATOR

LH. LIFT

BRACKET

14 Fig. 18

COMMON ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY

WIRING ASSEMBLY FOR ALL

TRACTORS

(See Figs. 19 thru 24)

I_ BEFORE WORKING ON ELECTRICAL

SYSTEM DISCONNECT BATrERY. RE-

CONNECT BATrERY WHEN FINISHED.

Locatethe blackplastic plugin upperrightor left side

of dash. Remove plug and assemble lift switch.

NOTE: Plug location may be differentthan shown.

a. Secure one nut to liftswitchas shown.

b. Enter lift switch in dash hole (with Keyway down)

from underside of dash, placing flat washer, inter-

nal tooth Iockwasher and nut over threaded area of

lift switch. Tighten nut securely.

Connect ground wire (black single wire) to lift switch.

a. Viewing lift switch from under hood, connect black

wire to upper left hand side terminal of switch.

b. Connect opposite end (eyelet) under the right or

left upper rear battery support nut. Support nut

(indicated by arrow) located on inside of right or left

side panel.

LIFT

SWITCH

BLACK

{GROUND)

WIRE

Fig. 20

RIGHT OR LEFT UPPER

REAR SUPPORT BOLT

RIGHT OR

PANEL

PLUG

Fig. 21

Fig. 19

15

COMMON ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY

• Connect lifthamess to electricactuator.

a. Connect male connector of harness to female

connector of electric actuator.

• Viewing lift switch from under hood connect lift har-

ness to lift switch.

a. Connect yellow wire of lift harness to lower right

terminal of lift switch.

b. Connect double red wire of lift harness to lower

left terminal of lift switch.

c. Connect single red wire to upper right terminal.

• Secure wiring harness.

a. Remove Iocknut (underside of tractor) on L.H.

saddle bolt.

b. Install insulated clip over bolt as shown. Replace

Iocknut and tighten securely.

c. Insert wiring harness in clip as shown.

• Raise hood, insert female connector of lift harness

into male connector of tractor harness.

• Ensure wire routing does not allow wires to rest on

sharp edges or near moving parts.

SHIFT L.H. DASH

GATE BOLT

COVER

WIRING

HARNESS

INSULATED

Fig. 23

BLACK

(GROUND)

WIRE

(TOP)

LOWER

LIFT

VIEWED FROM

BEHIND DASH

SINGLE

RED WIRE

FEMALE CONNECTOR

HARNESS)

MALE CONNECTOR

_RACTOR HARNESS)

DASH

(CUTAWA_

O

VIEWED FROM

LEFT SIDE OF

TRACTOR

Fig. 24

DOUBLE

RED WlRE

Fig. 22

YELLOW

WIRE

REASSEMBLE TRACTOR

• Reinstall rear wheel and mower deck, if removed

earlier.

• Remove wood block.

• Reconnect spark plug wire.

• Retighten lift assist spring bolt.

16

OPERATION

Make sureall Bolts and Nuts are tight, Retainer Springs

are secure.

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OP-

ERATION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OP-

ERATING YOUR ELECTRIC ACTUA-

TOR.

.

2.

J

Ignition Switch must be "ON" to operate Electric

Actuator.

AfteryouinstallLiftSwitchfollow markingsalreadyon

dashboard.

.If you hear a ratcheting sound, you know you are fully

raised or fully lowered. Release Switch promptly after

ratchetingbegins.

LIFT ATTACHMENT OUT OF THE

GROU ND WHEN TURNING CORNERS,

REVERSING OR TRANSPORTING. J

CUSTOMER RESPONSABILITIES

LUBRICATION

.

2.

The Electric Actuator is lubricated for normal life. If

Actuator is disassembled for repair, upon reassembly

lubricate with high performance extreme pressure

lubricating grease.

Apply a light coat of grease to threaded areas and

Pivot Points.

THE ELECTRIC ACTUATOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERLOAD CIR-

CUIT THAT WILL TRIP WHEN OVER-

LOADED.

UNIT WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESET

AFTER 10 SECONDS.

17

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.242440

GEAR DRIVE, HORIZONTAL ENGINE TYPE TRACTOR

3

31

47

14 27

87

9

2O

2O

18

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.242440

GEAR DRIVE, VERTICAL ENGINE TYPE TRACTOR

13

15

31

34

36 /_-/_t-JI "1_I_,_I 6

37 10_'@ /

14 2

12

14

24

26

19

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.242440

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE, VERTICAL ENGINE TYPE TRACTOR

31

14

12

14

2O 19

2O

42

39

43

35 44

20

4O

20

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.242440

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 4171R

274520636

374520628

4 5948J

574760622

6 19131407

719172410

8 5949J

9 5947J

10 10040600

11 74760620

12 5950J

13 74760614

14 4939M

15 139276

16 138908

17 19211621

18 138914

19 138948

20 73800600

21 19131416

22 138912

23 138905

24 138947

25 138909

26 127017X

27 8984R

28 7320R

29 7319R

30 19151216

31 124371X

32 105624X

33 677A886

34 72270608

35 140877

36 4940M

37 74760616

38 9698R

39 74780720

40 73350700

41 73800700

42 72140620

43 140876

44 140875

45 19171216

46 74760520

47 19112410

DESCRIPTION

Clip, Insulated

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Grade 5

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x1-3/4 Grade 5

Bracket, LiftL.H.

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

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 7 Ga.

Washer 17/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

Tube .384 x 1/2 x 15/16

Bracket, LiftR.H.

Washer, Lock

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

Bushing .384 x 1/2 x 1-1/4

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 7/8

Spring, Retainer

Nyliner

Arm, Pivot

Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga.

Rod, PivotSupport

Pin, Pivot

Locknut3/8-16

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

Bracket, Pivot Rod

Link,Lift

Pin, Pivot

Spacer

Harness, LiftKit

Switch, Lift

Nut, Switch

Washer, Lock Int. Tooth

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Electric,Actuator

Hub, Lever Lift

Bracket, Assembly Actuator, Gear Drive

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Pin, Actuator

Spring, Retainer

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Wire, Ground

Bolt,Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

Jam Nut 7/16-14

Locknut7/16-14

Carraige Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

LH Actuator Bracket, Hydro

RH Actuator Bracket, Hydro

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

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

21

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRIC ACTUATOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.242440

2

J 3

s

4

/

I

f

\/

\14

\\\\

\ I \

\6

13

7

8

\\\. 12

9

10

KEY

NO.

2

3

4

5

6

7

PART

NO.

1862J

1863J

8331J

1857J

1865J

1864J

677A149

DESCRIPTION

Screw - SI. Fil. Hd. Mach. No. 10-

32 x 1-5/8

Lockwasher- No. 10

HousingCover

Cover Gasket

Snap Ring

RetainingRing

SpringWasher (Use 3 or 4 as

req'd.)

KEY

NO.

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

22

PART

NO.

674A281

1859J

1861J

673A218

1860J

1858J

DESCRIPTION

Pawl & RampWasher

Out put Gear

Motor - 12V

Connector Body Kit

Not Serviced Separately Order

complete actuator Part# 124371X

Thrust Washer

Intermediate Gear

SERVICE NOTES

23

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.242440

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATIONAND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

[RRFT$ AN°

ELECTRIC LIFT

ACTUATOR KIT

for GARDEN TRACTORS

Each liftkit has its own model number.

This liftkit when mountedto your tractor is not visiblyaccessible. There-

fore, the model plate (included in parts bag) has convenient self-stick

adhesive for placement on tractor. Always mention the model number

when requesting service or repair parts.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Service Center and most Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING INFORMATION:

• PRODUCT -ELECTRIC LIFT ACTUATOR KIT

•MODEL NUMBER -917.242440

•PART NUMBER

•PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has

service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians.., profes-

sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we sell.

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

142176 11.10.93 PRINTED IN U.S.A.