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SE_ARS

MODEL NO.
917.254420
917.254421

Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety RuBes
And instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

GT2OHP

TWIN
6 SPEED - 44""
GARDEN TRACTOR

Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair and Adjustment
Repair Parts

Sears,

Roebuck

and

Co.,

Chicago,

IL 60684

UoS.A.

3AFE' "Y

2
3
4
5
6

RUL5S

Know the controls
and how to stop quickly_ READ THIS
OPERA TOR'S MANUAL
and instructions
furnished
with
attachments
Do not allow children to operate the machine, Do not allow
adults to operate it without
proper instruction,
Do not carry passengers
Do not mew when children and
others
are around,
Always
wear substantial
footwear_
Do not wearloose
fitting clothing
that could get caught
in moving
parts.
Keep your eyes and mind on your ttactor,
cnower and the
area being cut, Do not let other interests
distract
you
Do not attempt
to operate your tractor or mower
when
not in the drivers seat,

2 3

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
a Use only approved
drawbar
hitch points.
b Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c, Do not turn sharply.
Use care when backing,
d Use counterweight
or whee! weights when suggested
in the owner's
manual,

24.
2 5

Watch out for traffic
when crossing
or neat roadways.
When using any attachments,
never direct discharge
of
material
toward
bystanders
not allow anyone
near the
vehicle°while
in operation
Handle gasoline
with care - it is highly flammable
a,. Use approved
gasoline
containers,
b. Never remove
the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline to a running
or hot engine or an engine that
has not been allowed
to cool for several minutes after
running,. Never fill tank indoors,
always clean up spilled gasoline
c, Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous.,
Do not run the engine indoors,
Keep the vehicle and attachments
in good operating
condfion,
and keep safety devices
in place and working
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition,.
Never store the equipment
with gasoline
in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark, Allow
the engine
to cool before
storing
in any
enclosure,
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive
grease,, Do not clean product
while engine
is running
Except
for adjustments;
DO NOT operate
Engine if air
cleaner
or cover
directly
over carburetor
air intake is
removed,
Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
Do not operate without
a muffler
or tamper with exhaust
system, Damaged
mufflers
or spark arrestors could create
a fire hazard,. Inspect periodically
and replace if necessary,
The vehicle and attachments
should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object and the
damage should be repaired before restarting
and operating
the equipment
Do not change the engine governor
settings
or ovetspeed
the engine; severe damage
or injury may result,,
When using the vehicle with mower,
proceed as foflows;
a Mow only in daylight
or in good artificial
light,,
b Shut the engine off when unclogging
chute.
c,. Check the blade mounting
bolts for proper tightness
at frequent
intervals,
Do not operate the mower
without
the deflector
shield in
place
Disengage
power
to mower
before backing
up Do not
mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary
and then only after careful observation
of the entire area behind the
mower_
Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration
and wear. It should be checked
fre.
quently
for bag replacement,
Replacement
bags should
be checked
to ensure
compliance
with
the original
manufacturer's
recommendations
or specifications.

2 6,

Always
get on or off your tractor from the operator's
left
hand side
8 Clear the work area of objects
(wire, rocks, etc ) which
might be picked
up and thrown,.
9. Disengage
aft attachment
clutches
before attempting
to
start the engine,
10 Disengage
power
to attachments
and stop the engine
before leaving
the operator's
position
1 1 Disen_]age
power to mower,
stop the engine and discon.
nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s)
before cleaning, making an adjustment
or repair
Be careful to avoid
touching
hot muffler
or engine components,
12 Disengage
power to attachments
when transporting
or not
in use,
13
Take all possible precautions
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Disengage
the power-take-off,
lower the attachments,
shift into neutral,
set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove
the key,
14 Do not stop or start suddenly
when going
f/ or
downhill
Mow
up and down
the face of slc
_ (not
greater than 15 o); never across the face, Refer t
age 5 t.
1 5 Reducespeedonsfopesandmaketurnsgraduaftytoprevent tipping or loss of control
Exercise extreme
caution
when changing
direction
on slopes,
1 6 While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in 1st gear position
to negotiate
the slope without
stopping
! 7 Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction
is unsure or at a speed which could cause a skid,
18
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards_
Keep away from drop-offs,
19, Do not drive
too close to creeks,
ditches
and public
highways,
2 O, Exercise special care when mowing
around fixed objects
in order to prevent
the blades from striking
them Never
deliberately
run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
objects
2 1, Never shift gears until tractor
comes to a stop,
2 2, Never place hands or feet under the mower,
in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while tractor
or mower
are running,
Always
keep clear of discharge
chute

2 7o
2 8,
2 9

3 1

33,

34
3 5

36_
3 7

3 8,

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED°
CAUTION:

LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT
EQUIPMENT
PRECAUTIONS,,

OUT

IMPORTANT

WARNING;
This unit is equipped
with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on of near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or grass covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system
is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting
applicable
local
or state laws fif any}. If a spark arrestor
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
h@ve similar
laws
Federal
laws apply on federal
lands
See
to Repair Parts page 32 for part number

4442 of the California
your Sears Authorized

Public Resources
Code) Other states may
Service
Center
for spark arrestors
Refer

YOUR NEW GT 20 HP GARDEN
TOR FEATURES...

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears GT
20HP Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance°
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartmenL We have competent, well-trained technicians and the
proper tools to service or repair this uniL
Please read and retain this manual° The instructions
enable you to assemble and maintain your Tractor
pedy. Always
observe the "'SAFETY
RULES"

CRAFTSMAN
20 HP TWIN--CYLINDER
ENGINE--coolrunning performance
and long life with plenty of power
to take on a variety of yard, gardening
or snow removal
tasks°
ALL GEAR TRANSMISSION--six
speeds
forward,
two
reverse speeds--to
let you select the proper speed for
the terrain and the job. Automotive--type
differential
helps guard against
turf scuffing_

will
pro-

MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL ANDSERIAL'NUMBERS
WILL BE
FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO
THE FENDER°
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A
SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE
A Sears
product..

CONTROL
PANEL-=with
Throttle,
Choke, Light Switch,
Hour Meter, Ignition Switch, Indicator Lights, Parking Brake
Lever and Clutch Switch--conveniently
grouped
for ease
of use.
ATTACHMENT
VERSA TILITY_-handles
a large variety of
Sears Yard and Garden Tractor Attachment
including
•
44inch mower
with three "high-lift"
blades to stand
grass up for level cuts,
OTHER SOIL TILLAGE ATTACHMENTS including Plow, Disc
Harrow, Drag Harrow, Cultivator, and 8 HP Tiller.
46 INCH DOZER
or

removes

BLADE levels or moves

dirt and gravel

snow_

40 INCH SNOW BLOWER handle wet, heavy powdery
snow with ease.
REAR GRADER AND LEVELER BLADE levels new yards,
grading lanes driveways
and parking areas

AGREEMENT

Maintenance
Agreement
is available
on this
Contact
your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER

TRAC-

RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and observe
the safety rules, Always
use care when using your tractor.
Keep away from moving parts°
DO NOT work on your tractor
with engine running.
Always
keep your tractor
and mower
clean_
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
caring for and using your tractor. A well cared for tractor wifl run and last longer..
Follow the instructions
under "'Maintenance"
and "Storage"
sections
of this Owner's
Manual.

LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For three .years from date of purchase,
when this tiding equipment
is maintained,
lubricated,
according
to the operating
and maintenance
instruction
in the owner's manual, Sears will repair
any defect in material of workmanship
in this electric staff riding equipment
This warranty
excludes
blade(s),
blade
dable and become
worn during normal

adapter(s),
use.

spark

plug(s),

air cleaner

and belt(s),

which

This warranty
does not cover.'.
Tire replacement
or repair caused by punctures
from outside objects (such as nails,
or glass); and
repairs necessary
because of operator
abuse or negligence,
including
the failure
equipment
according
to instructions
contained
in the owner's
manual;
and
riding equipment
used for commercial
or rental purposes.

FULL 90-DAY

WARRANTY

and tuned up
free of charge

are expen-

thorns,

stumps,

to maintain

the

ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase,
if any battery
in material or workmanship
and our testing determines
the battery
at no charge.

included
with this riding equipment
the battery will not hold a charge,

WARRANTY
SERVICE
MENT IN THE UNITED

THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTonly while this product
is in use in the United States_

This warranty
to state..

gives

SEARS,

IS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING
STATES. This warranty
applies

you specific

ROEBUCK

legal rights,

and

CO.,

and you may also have other

D/698-731A,
3

Sears

Tower,

rights

which

Chicago,

proves defective
Sears will replace

may vary from

II 60684

state

INDEX
A
Adjustments:
Brake
Carburetor
Electric
Clutch
Gauge
Motion
Mower
Mower

16
20
21

Wheels
Drive Belt
Drive Belt

73
22
10

Fron t- To -Rear
Side-To-Side

24
23

Throttle
Air Filter

Control

Cable

17
19

Cleaning
Paper Cartridge
Air Intake
Assembly

Screen,

Engine

Filter,
Fuel:

Air

Type
Storage
Fuse

12
25
23

Wheels

13
H

Hood

. 19
5-10

Removal

Lubrication:
Chart

SteeringbrontW;eefs

Battery:
Charging
Cleaning
installation
Levels

Tractor
7
t 8
8
17

Preparation
....
Starting
with Weak Battery
Storage.
Terminals
Belt:
Blade Drive (Blade-toBlade)

7
20
25
t8

Removal/Replacement
Motion
Drive Adjustment
Motion
Drive, Remove/Replace

24
22
21-

Mower
Drive
Adjustment.
Mower
Drive

10
10

Belt

installation

Maintenance
Air Filter
Air
Air

Brake

C
20
21
11

Cutting

Level,

Mower

Filter Paper
Screen

Cartridge

Sharpening
Adjustment

19
19
17
16
15
18

........................

Safety Rules
Seat
Service
Record

2
7
19

Slope

Guide

Sheet

Spark Plugs
Speed Selection
Starting
Steering
Stopping
Storage

Guide

the Engine
Wheel
the Tractor

19
17

19
14
12
8
12
25

2#
23
17

Throttle
Control
Cable Adjustment
Tires
Transaxfe
Off Levei

20
17
23

Blade Replacement
Cutting
Level
Installation

25
t0
t0

Trouble

25-26

Operation
Removal

13
23

Mowing
Tips
Mu filer
Spark Arrestor

14
19
2

Weather

Conditions

Engine
Transaxle

..............................

Oil Level

22
21
24
23
23
20

Adjustment,
Front-to-Rear
Adjustment,
Side-to-Side
Blade Sharpening

Cold

I9
18
18
16
16"
12
25

Drive Belt Adjustment
Drive Belt Replacement
Front-to-Rear
Side-to-Side
Removal.
Control
Cable

Air Screen
........................
Oil Change
OilF#ter
.............................
Oil Levet ..........................
0[I Type ............................
Starting
Storage

Removal

Transaxle

off

Engine:

Hood

! 7

Spark Plugs
Tire Care
Mower:

Carburetor
Adjustment
Clutch,
Electric,
Adjustment
Controls,
Tractor

25
20
21
23

Motion
Motion
Mower
Mower
Mower
Throttle

20_ 25
24

Blade
Carburetor
Electric
Clutch
Fuse
.

15-19
17

Engine oil
Lubrication

17
25

Adjustment

Points

Buttery

Blade:
Sharpening
Replacement

5, 6

Blade
Brake

(Engine-to-Mower

Pivot

Bag

Repair and Adjustments
Blade Drive Belt

G
Gauge

Parts

!2
16
23

Storage
Operation
.
Operating/Tractor

and Mower

Speed
.
Starting
the Engine
Stopping
Your Tractor
.
Tractor Operation
on Hills

25
t 1-14
13
14
12
12
14

Shooting

Chart

W
Warranty
Wiring (Schematic)

3
27

ASSEMBL
Know

Your Tractor

READ THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL
BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR GARDEN
TRACTOR°
If you understand the machine
and its operation,
you will achieve
efficient
and peak performance.
While reading
the manual,
compare
the illustrations
with your Garden Tractor
to familiarize
yourself
with the location of various
controls
and adjustments.
Study
the operating
instructions
and safety
precautions
thoroughly
to insure proper
functioning
of your Garden
Tractor
and to prevent
injury to yourself
and others° Be sure to pay strict attention
to all notes and cautions;
they are included
for your safety. Save this manual
for future
reference.

Unpacking

Instructions

Remove items from carton
shown below

Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife
and fold down sides.
Remove banding holding mower deck to skid.
Lower mower deck to floor and remove packing
Remove banding holding tractor to skid
Disengage Parking Brake
Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid

3
4
5.
6.
Z.

The box contains the items

The operation
of any tractor
can result in
foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage
Always
wear safety glasses
or eye shields
before
starting
your tractor and while mowing,
We
recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for
over the spectacles
or standard
safety
glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog
Stores.

Parts

Bag Contents

Not

Shown

Full

Size:

Illi{It_IJillflHHIt{III{fttI{IHIiltH_IIH IILL[I

(2) Battery

Carriage

Bolts

Terminal

15 o Slope

Instruction

- I/4

- 20

x 7 - I/2

Guard

Sheet

(2) Keys

Steering
H,

A. Battery Acid
Bo Battery
C, Seat
D, Owner's Manual

E.
F.
G.
H,

Parts Bag
Steering Wheel
SteeringAdapter
Steering Sleeve

V-Belt

(6) Battery Caps

Wheel

Cap

ASSEMBL Y
ASSEMBL Y
LOCA TION

PARTS

BAG

CONTENTS

SHOWN

FULL

SIZE

BA TTERY

(2) Lockwasher,

1/4 Int/Ext

Tooth

(2) Wing Nut - 1/4 - 20

BA TTER Y
TERMINALS

12) Hex Nut,

1/4 - 20

12) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4

(2) Lockwasher

1/4

12) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x !6 Gao

SUSPENSION
ARMS

14) Spring Retainer

(4) Washer

17/32 x 1 _ 1/!6 x !3 Ga.

SEAT

(I) Flex Bolt
1/2 _ 13 x 1 Grade 5

(I)

GAUGE
WHEELS

Shoulder Bolt

(t)

Lockwasher

1/2

(1) Washer 15/32 x 1 x 16 Ga..

(I) Washer t7/32 x 1-3/16
x 12 G&

To assembleandadjustyourtractoryou will need:
ti

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

(2)

1/2'"

(1)

9/16"

wrench

Screwdriver

(1)

3/4"

wrenches

Utility
Knife
Tire Pressure

wrench

Gauge

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE
DETERMINED
FROM OPERATOR'S
POSITION
WHILE
SEATED ON THE TRACTOR,
WEAR

ASSEMBL Y

VENT
CUT

AWAY

EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

BATTERY
TUBE

MEDIATELY
IF ACCIDENTALLY
IN CONWASH
HANDS
OR CLOTHING
IMTACT WITH
ELECTROLYTE.

BATTERY
CELL

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARGED ELECTROLYTE
ARE EXPLOSIVE.

FIGURE

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED WITH AN
OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY ATTEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH
THE ENGINE RUNNING AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE°
1.

Prepare

Battery

SEAT

SHOULD[
BOLT

Fi!l and charge battery (before instalhng)
NOTE: S EE
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGED
WiTH
BATTERY VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS.
Fill battery
with
battery
acid to bottoms
of tubes
in cells (Fig 1). NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL
OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO TRACTOR
Check level of battery
acid after 30 minutes.
Add
additional
battery
acid if necessary
NOTE: TIGHTEN
VENT CAPS SECURELY

d _ Charge
hour

battery

at the

rate

of six amperes

for

ADJUSTMENT
'BOLT

Instafl Seat

Seat position
should be adjusted
forward
or back ward so that
the operator
can comfortably
reach Clutch/Brake
Pedal and
safely operate
the tractor (Fig 2)
a

b
c
d

Place seat on seat pan. Screw
he_: head machine
screw. Iockwasher
and flat washer into seat (Fig 2)
Screw shoulder
bolt and flat washer into ,seat (Fig 2)
Machine
screw, shoulder
boll and washers
found in
bag of parts (shown full size on page 6)
Tighten
shoulder
bolt and flat washer
using a 1/2""
wrench
Tighten
he_ bolt (adjustment
boll), Iockwasher
and
flat washeJ using a 3/4 _" wrench
Place seat in operatingposition
Sit on the seat and
press clutch/brake
pedal aH the way down
if operating position
is not comfortable,
adjust seat
To adjust
Raise
seat to desired
securely

seat. Loosen adjustment
bolt
position
Tighten
adjustment

FUEL
TANK

\
CLUTCH

BRAKE

PEDAL

FIGURE

one

e o Neutralize
excess battery
acid for disposal
by adding it to four inches
of water in a five gallon plastic
container
Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle whde
adding baking soda until the addition
of more soda
causes no more foaming

Sfide
bolt

PAN

READ INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH
THE BA TTERY CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF
PARTS°
ALWAYS
WEAR GLOVES,
CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT
YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.
a,

CAP

VIEW

WASHER
ASSEMBL"t
MUS"i" BE TIGHTENED
THE
MACHfNE
SCREW,,LOCKWASHERFLAT
SECURELY TO PREVENT MOVEMENT
OF SEAT,_

ASSEMBL Y

Install

NOTE:
STEERING WHEEL CAP

HEX BOLT ---------LOCKWASHER
2 - 3t8"

Steering

POSITION

Wheel

FRONT

WHEELS

FORWARD,

Use a 9/16"
wrench
to remove
hex bolt,
lock washer and 2-3/8"
diameter washer (shown
full size below) from steering column
(Fig. 3),,

DIA,, WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERINGWHEEL ADAPTER
SLEEVE

STEERING

SHAF_

FIGURE 3
HOOD
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

Position

sleeve

Position steering

over

steering

shaft

assembly.

wheel over steering wheel adaptor.

c, Secure steering wheel to steering shaft using hex bolt,
/ockwashet and 2-3/8" diameter' washer (Fig. 3)

d. Snap steering
wheel cap in place on steering
wheel. Steering wheel cap found in bag of partsv

Check Tires

Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI in front and 10 PSI in rear
tires,, (Tires were overinflated
for shipping
purposes).
GRILL

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.
FIGURE 4

BEFOREINSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE
METAL BRACELETS,
WRISTWATCH
BANDS, RINGS, ETCo

NUT

5.
WASHER

Install

Battery

hood

Lift

from

rear sides

(Fig.. 4).

b o Remove tape from plastic tray. Make sure drain
tube (Fig. 5) is fastened
to drain hole in battery
tray and battery tray is positioned
in hole of battery support.

c. Place battery in plastic tray (Battery terminals to
front of tractor)(Fig. 5).

HEX
BO LTS
BLACK
{NEGATIVE)
CABLE

FIGURE

DRAIN TUBE

ASSEMBL
INTJEXT,

WING
NUT

WING NUT

NECTED
TO PREVENT
SPARKS
POSITIVE FIRST
TERMINAL
MUST BE
CONFROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING°

INTJEXTr

LOCKWASHER
d,,

Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal
with
hex
bolt,
flat
washer,
/ockwasher and hex nut(shown
full size on page 6}
found in bag of parts (Fig 5} Tighten securely with
two 7/16"
wrenches

_IINAL

ACCESS
DOOR
TERMtNAL
GUARD

Connect BLACK ground cable to negative I-) battery
terminal
with
remaining
hex bolt,
flat
washer, Iockwasher
and hex nut (shown full size
below)
found in bag of parts (Fig, 5) Tighten
securely.

TERMINAL
ACCESS DOOR

BATTERY BOLT

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE "STARTING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"
PAGE
21

SUPPORT
FIGURE

f,,

Using the slotted hole on one side of the battery
support (Fig. 6) insert one battery bolt, head of
bolt down Fasten the battery bolt to the terminal
guard using int /ext
Iockwasher and wing nut
(.shown full size on page 6) as shown in Fig 6
Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side
of battery support
and fasten terminal guard to
it with remaining
int /e×t, Iockwasher
and wing
nut Tighten wing nuts securely by hand (Fig 6)

MOWER

SUSI
ARM

.. MOWER
' BRACKET
/
RELEASE

y
h. Remove

Plastic

on tractor

hood

and close,
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

NOTE: USE TERMINAL
ACCESS DOORS (FIG. 6) FOR:
1_ INSPECTION
FOR SECURE
CONNECTIONS
(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)
2, iNSPECTION
FOR CORROSION
3_ TESTING BATTERY
4, JUMPING
(IF REQUIRED)
5, CHARGING
(IF REQUIRED)

_GURE

0
©

KEEP TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOORS
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

RETAINER,
SPRING

BRACKET

DO NOT START
ENGINE
UNTIL
MOWER
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
HAS BEEN RELEASED. SEE MOWER
DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION,
PAGE
10.

SUSPENSION
ARM

WASHER
LIFT

LINK

STUD

RETAINER
SPRtNG
9

FIGURE

ASSEMBL Y
MOWER DRIVE
BELT
PRIMARY
MANDREL

FIGURE

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

RETAINER
-_-

SPRING

GAUGE
WHEEL

Installation

a,
b

PARALLEL
LINK
ASSEMBLY

9
WHEEL
GAUGE /
BAR

Mower

BRACKET

Remove band from mower suspension
bracket.
Remove banding from suspension
arms (Fig. 7)
and gauge wheels, Set gauge wheels aside for
later assembly°
c, Slide mower under tractor,
deflector
to R,,H,,
side_
do Slide front suspension
brackets
into mower
brackets,
Retain with release pins (Fig, 7),
e o Turn height adjustment
knob counterclockwise
( _
) until it stops (Fig 7)
Push attachment
lift switch to lower mower suspension links (page 11).
g,
Slide studs through lift finks on both ,sides of
tractor (Fig 8J Retain with washers and retainer
springs (shown full size on page 6) found in bag
of parts
h, Place the suspension
arms on brackets on both
sides of frame (Fig 8) Retain with washers and
retainer springs found in bag of parts,
i,
Turn height adjustment
knob (Fig 7) clockwise
(,'_
) to remove slack from mower suspension
j.
Roll drive belt over primar y mandrel (Fig 9)
k
Insert gauge wheelbar into bracket, Retain with
clevis pin and retainer spring [shown full size on
page 6) found m the bag of parts (Fig 10) Repeat
for other gauge wheel
Mower
Drive Belt Installation
a,
b,

FIGURE

Remove hood and grill (See page 23L
Place mower drive belt over clutch pulley and
under idler pulley and tension pulley (Fig 11).
NOTE: PULL LEVER
FORWARD
TO SWING
TENSION
PULLEY
FOR BELT CLEARANCE
Make sure narrow "V" side of belt is engaged in
each pufley(Fig.
11)
c, Pull mower drive belt over front mower suspension
bracket (Fig 7),
d ,_ Replace hood and grill.

CLEVIS
PIN

CLUTCH
PULLEY

Mower

Drive Belt Adjustment

a.
b.

Lower mower using attachment lift switch.
If dimension
"A"
on idler bracket
assembly
measures
1/4" or less, mower drive belt must
be adjusted
(Fig 1 1-tnset)_
c.. Turn ignition switch off and remove mower drive
belt,
do Using two 9/16"" wrenches,
remove bolt, (2)
washers, Iockwashet
and nut #om idler pufley
(Fig. 1 l-Inset)
(original position),
e
Place v-belt and idler pufley #_ "NEW"
pulley
position
(Fig.
114nset)..
Replace
bolt,
(2)
washers, Iockwasher
and nut. Tighten securely,
f . Check v-belt for proper installation
on all pulley
grooves,

TENSION
PULLEY

_GURE

Check

the Cutting

Level

The blade housing was set at the factory to cut level.
After mowing a short distance, look at the area that was
cut, If the blade housing cuts uneven; see the instructions on "Side-to-Side And Front-to-Rear Mower Adjustment"
(page 23)"

10. Final Assembly

IDLER BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
PULL FORWARD
TO LOOSEN BELT
FOR EASIER BELT
INSTALLATION

a.
b,

Make sure all fasteners
are tight,
Read and follow
the operation
instructions
(page 1 1). Know the location
and purpose
of
all controls..
Check oil and.gasoline (page 12) before starting the
tractor

OPERA TION
KNOW

YOUR

TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
If you understand
the machine and
its operation,
you will achieve efficient
and peak performance,
Whfe reading the manual, compare the illustrations
with
you Garden Tractor to familiarize
yourself with the location
of various controls and adjustments.,
Study the operating
instructions
and safety precautions
thoroughly
to insure proper functioning
of your Garden Tractor and to prevent
injury to yourself and others. Be sure to pay strict attention
to all notes and cautions;
they are included
for your safety
Save this manual for future reference

Attachment
Switch

Attachment

Hourmeter
Clutch

Lift

Indicator
Lights

Ignition
Switch
Clutch/Brake Pedal

Height
Adjustmen_
Knob
Gear Shift

Lever,

THROTTLE
CONTROL:
Use the throttle
control
crease or decrease
the speed of the engine°

to in-

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH:
Pull switch out and
up to engage attachment.
There wi!l be an engine hesita_
tion as the clutch engages.

INDICATOR
LIGHTS:
"DEPRESS
FOOT
PEDAL"
indicates that the clutch/brake
pedal must be depressed
before
engine
will start, "DISENGAGE
ATTACHMENT"
indicates that the attachment
must be disengaged
before
the engine will start, "CHECK OIL" is a low oil pressure
warning fight "BATTERY DISCHARGING"
indicates there
is insufficient
battery charging

ATTACHMENT LIFT SWITCH: Use the attachment lift switch
to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your tractor.
LIGHT

SWITCH:

CHOKE:

Turns

on and off

To start a cold engine,

the headlights.
PARKING BRAKE LOCK: To set the parking brake, push
the clutch/brake
pedal completely
forward°
Place the
parking brake lever in "Engaged"
position
and release
pressure
from pedal. Clutch/brake
pedal will remain in
brake position

pull choke out to engage

CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions,:
a
clutch and a brake To engage the brake push the pedal
down completely

RANGE SHIFT LEVER: The Hi-Lo range shift lever gives
you the versatility of 6 speed selections: Lo 1, 2, 3, and
Hi 1,2,3,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
KNOB: Use the height adjustment knob to adjust the mower height,, With attachment
rift lever in the full "UP" position,
turn clockwise
(F_)
to raise mower
and counterclockwise
(_)
to lower
mower.
GEARSHIFT:
Press the clutch/brake
pedal down
and move gear shift lever to desired speed.
IGNITION:
start.

Place key in ignition

HOURMETER:

Indicates

IMPORTANT
IF "CHECK
OIL" LIGHT COMES
ON WHILE ENGINE
iS RUNNING,
SHUTTRACTOR
OFF IMMEDIATELY.
RUNNING
ENGINE
WiTH
THIS
LIGHT
ON CAN
CAUSE
SEVERE
ENGINE
DAMAGE,
REFER
TO
TROUBLESHOOTING,
PAGE 25,

firmly

and turn to the right to

the number of hours of operation,

OPERA TION
d

Place attachment
clutch
ENGAGED
position

e . Move

throttle

contro!(page

f , Turn ignition
key (page
choke to stop engine
ENGINE

2o Starting

switch

11)to

(page

11) in

'DIS-

"'S"° (slow) position

11)to'OFF"position

Never

use

The Engine

YOUR
IN ASTOP
LARGE,
OPEN
AREA°
LEARNTRACTOR
TO START,
AND
REVERSE

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK
SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR
ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS ENGAGED.
i

FIGURE

12
!

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

,,,

This engine has been shipped filled with summer
weight oil (for cold weather operation
see Chart
page 16), Check engine oil level with tractor on
level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig, 12) clean, screw
it in tight for a few seconds, remove and read oil
level. If necessary,
add oil until "FULL'"
mark is
reached,,

See chart

page

16,

b o Fill fuel tank (Fig, 13). Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded
automotive
gasoline°
(Use of leaded
gasoline
will increase
carbon
and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Capacity is 3 o1/2
gallons,
CA UTION EXPERIENCE IND1CA TEE 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

1. Stopping Your Tractor
NOTE: REMOVE
KEY WHEN LEAVING
PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
USE,

TRACTOR

Push clutch/brake
position

Place parking brake (page 11) in -ENGAGED""
position
and release pressure
from clutch/brake
Pedal should
remain
in "BRAKE"
position,
NOTE,
MAKE
SURE
PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR IN PLACE

Move
tion

gear

shift

TO A VOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD
BE EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE 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
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

pedal (page 11) into full "BRAKE

lever

(page

t 1) to "NEUTRAL"

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEANER PRO*
DUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR

posi-

C,,

Place attachment
clutch
ENGAGED"
position

Push clutch/brake
position

switch

(page

1 t) in "'DIS-

pedal (page 1 1) fully into brake

Pluc¢

g,:ar

;hi't

lever

Place
(page

range
1 1/

Pull choke out (page t 1)

Move throttle

shift

in "'N'

lever

control

neutral(page

11)

"N""

position

to middle

neutral

position

OPERA ON

(page 1 1)

Turn
ignition
to "START"
position
until
engine
starts
(page
11). NOTE
DO NOT RUN STARTER
CONTINUOUSLY
FOR MORE
THAN FIFTEEN
SEC-

ONDS
several
sition,

PER MINUTE
If engine
does not start after
attempts.,
move
throttle
control
to "'F'" powait a few minutes
and try again

After

engine

is warm,

push

choke

in
RETAINER
" SPRING

The first time you start the engine, it will take extra
cranking
time to move fuel from tank to engine,, NOTE:
ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES
BEFORE ENGAGING
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL OR ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH

J
\..
CLEVIS PiN

GAUGE WHEEL _

k o When restarting
a warm engine, move throttle
control
midway
between
"S'" (stow) and "'F'"
(fast) position,
Choke may not have to be used,

Your Tractor

and Mower

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED WITH AN
OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH ANY ATTEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH
THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

BEFORE
DRIVING
THE TRACTOR,
INSTALL
MOWER
OR REMOTE
FRONT
PARALLEL
LINK ASSEMBLY
AND RAISE MOWER
SUSPENSION
ARMS
TO HIGHEST
POSITION
(Fig° 9)_

Operating

FIGURE

READ THEOPERATING
"SAFETY
BEFORE

WARIXIIlXIG

RULES"
CAREFULLY
YOUR MOWER°

1 o Keep all shields in place,,
2

b _
Co
d.
e,
3.

Depress clutch/brake
pedal and set parking
Disengage
attachment
clutch switch.
Shut off engine.
Remove ignition
key,

Wait
for
machine_

all

4., Keep people
machine,,
5,

Use the hetght
adjustment/
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