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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.254520

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

£RRFTSMRN®

12. IC

ELECTRIC START

_" DECK

5 TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

• Assembly

, Operation

=Maintenance

• Service and Adjustment

• Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 UoSoA.

i ...........

LOOK FOR THiS SYMBOL TO POINT

OUT iMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS. iT MEANS _ ATTENTION! BE=

COME ALERT. I YOUR SAFETY JS iN-

VOLVED°

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT

iMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS.

NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM-

PORTANT iNFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION

AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered,

brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meet ngapp cab eocal or area

laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. (See REPAIR PARTS for part

number identification).

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Pub io Resources Code) Other States may have similar

laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS

OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach-

ments.

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

adults to operate it without proper instruction.

3. Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and

others are around.

4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear oose fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

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

area being cut. Do not et other nterests distract you.

6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in

the driver's seat.

7. 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 p cked up and thrown.

g. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start

the engine.

10. Disengage power to attachments and stopthe engine before

leaving the operator's position.

1!. Disengage power to mower stop the engine and disconnect

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 transperting or not in

use.

13. Take all pessible precautions when leaving the vehicle

unattended. Disengage the pewer take-off, lower the attach-

ments, shift into neutral set the parking brake, stop the

engine, and remove the key.

14. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill

Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°)

never across the face. Refer to page ;47. - "'

15. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

1& Whi{e going up or down slopes, place gear shift centre lever

in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.

17. 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 high-

ways.

20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in

order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never deJib-

erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects.

21. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge

chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower is

running. Always keep clear of discharge chute.

23. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.

a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.

c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.

d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

owner's manual.

24. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

25. When using any attachments never direct discharge of

mater al toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-

hicle while in operation.

26. 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 run-

ning. Never fil! 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.

27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating coad -

t on, and keep safety devices in place and working.

28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-

ment is in safe working condition.

29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

30. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves,

or excessive grease. Do not clean product while engine is

running.

31. Except for adjustments, DO NOToperate engine ifaircleaner

or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed.

Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

32. Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust

system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a

fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.

33. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and ino

spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the

damage, should be repaired before restarting and operating

the equBpment.

34. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeedthe

engine; severe damage or injury may result.

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

a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.

c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals.

3& Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shieJd in place.

37. Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow

Jn reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after

careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

38. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject

to deterioration and wear. itshould be checked frequently for

bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked to

ensure com_iance with the original! manufacturer's recom-

mendations or specifications.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of aSears

Lawn 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 Department. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or

repair this unit.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

_roduct. See the nearest Sears store or service center

r details.

DATE OFPURCHASE

THE SERIAL NUMBER WiLL BE FOUND ON THE

MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES

Read and retain this manual. Study and observe the safety rules. Always use care when using your tractor. Always

keep your tractor and mower clean. Follow aregular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor. A weft

cared for tractor will run better and last longer.

A TTACHMENTS

This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store. It cannot use attachments that engage the ground

fike a plow, harrow, cultivator, or tiller. See page 46 for alist of available attachments.

LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RiDiNG EQUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according

to the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in

material or workmanship in this electric start riding equipment.

This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable and

become worn during normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or

glass); and

o repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain the equip-

ment according to instructionscontained in the owner's manual; and

oriding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material

or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no

charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPART-

MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

_DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR 8Y TOWRNG WEIGHTS GREATER THAN 150 POUNDS (68 KG).

iNDEX

A

Adjustments:

Brake ..................................... 14

Carburetor ............................. 18

Mower Drive Belt ................... 22

Mower

Front-To-Rear ................... 23

Side-To-Side ..................... 22

Throttle Control Cable ........... 17

Air Cleaner ................................... 16

Air Screen, Engine ....................... 16

Assembly .................................. :.5-9

Attachments ................................. 48

B

Battery:

Charging ............................ 7, 17

Cleaning ................................ 15

Installation ............................... 8

Levels .................................... 15

Preparation .............................. 7

Starting with Weak Battery .... 17

Sto rage .................................. 23

Terminals ............................... 15

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ..... 19

Mower Drive

Removal/Replacement ..... 22

Adjustment ........................ 22

Blade:

Sharpening ............................ 14

Replacement .......................... 14

Brake Adjustment ......................... 14

C

Carburetor Adjustment ................. 18

Controls, Tractor ............................ 9

Cutting Level, Mower .............. 12,22

E

Engine:

Air Screen .............................. 16

Oil Change ............................. 15

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

Oil Type ................................. 16

Preparation ............................ 10

Repair Parts ...................... 42-45

Starting .................................. 11

Storage .................................. 23

F

Filter:

Air Cleaner ............................. 16

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

Fuel:

Type ....................................... 10

Sto rage .................................. 23

Fuse ............................................. 19

H

Hood Removal/Installation ........... 20

L

Leveling Mower Deck ................... 22

Lubrication:

Chart ...................................... 24

Tractor Pivot Points ............... 17

M

Maintenance ................................ 13

Air Cleaner ............................. 16

Foam Pre-cleaner ............. 16

Air Screen, Engine ................. 16

Battery ................................... 15

Blade Sharpening .................. 14

Brake Adjustment .................. 14

Engine Oil .............................. 16

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

Lubrication Chart ................... 24

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

Tire Care ............................. 8,14

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Rear ..... 23

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ....... 22

Blade Sharpening .................. 14

Blade Replacement ............... 14

Cutting Level ..................... 12,22

Installation ............................. 21

Operation ............................... 11

Removal ................................ 21

Mowing Tips ................................. 12

Muffler .......................................... 17

Spark Arrester .................... 2,32

O

Oi!:

Cold Weather Conditions ....... !6

Engine ................................... 16

Storage .................................. 23

Operation .................................. 9-12

Operating Your Mower .......... 1!

Operating Your Tractor .......... 11

Starting the Engine ................ 11

Stopping Your Tractor ........... 10

Tractor Operation on Hills ...... 12

Options:

Attachments ........................... 46

Spark Arrester .................... 2,32

P

Parking Brake ................................ 9

Parts Bag .................................... 5-6

Parts, Replacement/Repair ..... 28-45

R

Repair and Adjustments .......... 14-24

Blade ...................................... 14

Carburetor ............................. 18

Fuse ....................................... 19

Hood Removal/Installation ..... 20

Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ..... 19

Mower Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ..... 22

Mower Adjustment

Front- to-Rear ................... 23

Side-to-Side ...................... 22

Mower Removal ......_.............. 21

Tire Care ....... :........................ 14

Repair Parts ............................ 28-45

S

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

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

Service Record ............................. 13

Slope Guide Sheet ....................... 47

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

Speed Control Chart .................... 12

Starting the Engine ....................... 11

Steering Wheel .............................. 7

Stopping the Tractor ..................... 10

Sto rage ......................................... 23

T

Throttle Control Cable

Adjustment ............................. !7

Tires .......................................... 8, 14

Trouble Shooting Chart ........... 25-26

Transaxle:

Repair Parts ...................... 40-41

Transporting ................................. 12

W

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

Wiring Schematic ......................... 27

ASSEMBLY

To assemble tractor you wifl need:

12) 7/16" wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge

11) 1/2" wrench Screwdriver

(2) 9/16" wrenches UtiRy Knife

(1) 3/4" wrench 5/16" Wrench

Take all of the items out of the box. The box contains the _tems shown beiowo Open the parts bag and check the

contents (see page 6).

D

G

B

C

A

F

a. Seat d. Battery Acid

b. Steering wheel e. Owner's Manual

c. Battery f. Parts Bag

g. Steering Boot

Parts bag contents not shown full size

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

Terminal Guard

15° Slope Instruction

(2) Keys

Battery Caps and

instructions

Steering Wheel Adapter

Steering Wheel Insert

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

DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION

WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects

thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam-

age. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before start-

ing your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vi-

sion Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety

glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

5

.... ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

LOCATION

BATTERY

BATTERY

TERMINALS

SEAT

STEERING

BUSHING

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

STEERING

WHEEL

(2) Wing Nut 1/4-20

(2) Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 3/4 ©

_(2) Lock Washer 1/4 G

(2) Hex Nut 1/4-20(2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x !6 Ga.

(1) Adjustment Bolt

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6-18

(1) Lock Washer 1/2

(1) Washer 17/32 x

1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

(2) Sheet Metal Screw 10-16 x 1/2 ABTBS

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

(1) Washer 2-1/4

6

!. Prepare B_tery

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD,

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-

ATELY iF ACCIDENTALLY iN CONTACT

WiTH BATTERY ACID.

DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM

CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-

PLOSIVE.

READ THE iNSTRUCTiONS iNCLUDED

WiTH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS iN

THE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR

GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES

TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKiN AND

EYES.

ASSEMBLY

CUT AWAY ViEW BATTERY

CAP

FIGURE 1

Fill and charge battery (before installing). NOTE: SEE DE-

TAILED iNSTRUCTiONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY

VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS.

a. Fill each cel! with battery acid. Add the acid until it

reaches the bottom of the vent tubes (Fig. 1). Do not

add the acid beyond this level or the addffional acid

can come out when the battery is charged.

b. After ceils are filled, tilt battery from side to side to

release air bubbles.

c. Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes. If the level of acid falls below the point de-

scribed in step (a), add more acid until the correct

level is reached. Installthe battery caps, found inthe

bag of parts, to cover the vent tubes, Wash the top of

the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe

dry.

d. Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling.

e. Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by add=

ing it to 2 gallons (7 litres) ofwater ina five gallon (20

litres) plasticcontainer. Stir with awooden or plastic

paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of

more soda causes no more foaming.

f. tt is recommended that the battery be charged be-

fore use. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge bat-

tery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OB-

SERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, LISTED IN BOX

ABOVE, REQUIRED FOR BATTERY CHARGING.

Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If

the acid has fallen below the correct level, add dis-

tilled or iron free water.

STEERING

BUSHING

i

STEERING

qlm V,mEEL

ADAPTER

STEERING

BOOT

2. Unpack Tractor

a. Cut down four corners of the carton with utility knife

and fold down sides.

b. Disengage parkir_j brake and position front wheels

straight ahead (see page 9).

c. install steering wheel

1. Slide the steering bushing over the steering

shaft (Fig. 2).

2. Position steering shaft forward until screw holes

indash line up with steering bushing, installtwo

(2) screws (Fig. 2).

3. Position steering boot over steering shaft.

4. Place bottom of steering boot over two slots in

dash (Fig. 2).

7

STEERING SHAFT

(REC'D. POSiTiON)

STEERING SHAFT

(iNST. POSITION)

FIGURE 2

5. Push steering boot down into aligning slots on

dash.

6. Place steedng wheel adapter on steering shaft.

7. With front wheels pointed straight ahead, place

steering wheel on steering wheel adapter. Bars

of steering wheel should point straight across

tractor.

ASSEMBLY

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

SEAT

\

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FIGURE 3

LOCK FLAT

WASHER WASHER

POSITIVE WASHER WASHER NEGATIVE

TERh

HEX BOLTS

POSITIVE _ _ NEGATIVE

CABLE CABLE

(RED) (BLACK)

HEX NUTS

FIGURE 4 TERMINAL

GUARD'-- WiNG NUT

WiNG NUT __

TRAY_. ! _ACCESS

"__ "KEY

DRAIN TUBE HOLE

FIGURE 5

d_

e.

f.

8. Place 2 1/4" diameterwasheron steering shaft

and install a 1/2" Iocknut (washer and Iocknut

found in bag of pads).Tighten securely.

9. Snap insert into steering wheel.

Remove plastic on tractor hood.

Raise attachment lift handle (see page 9).

RofJTractor off skid. Be careful of staples in skid. 8

3. Instal| Seat

a,

b_

C.

d.

NOTE:

Remove cardboard from seat pan.

Place seat on seat pan. S_rew adjustment bolt, k)ck

shoulder bolt and washers found in bag of parts

(shown full size on page 6).

Tighten shoulder boif using a1/2" wrench. NOTE:

THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THE

SEAT PAN SLOT.

TirgshtceunraeldvJUstmentbo,, lock washer and flat wash-

SEAT POSITION SHOULD BE ADJUSTED FOR=

WARD OR BACKWARD SO THAT THE OPERA-

TOR CAN COMFORTABLY REACH CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL AND SAFELY OPERATE TRAC-

TOR.

e. Place seat in operating position. Sit on the seat and

press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. tf operat-

ing pos'_ion is not comfortable, adjust seat.

f. To adjust: raise seat. Loosen adjustment bolt. Slide

seat to desired position. Tighten adjustment bolt se-

curely.

ADJUSTMENT BOLT, LOCK WASHER

AND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TiGHT-

ENED SECURELY TO PREVENT MOVE-

VENT OF SEAT.

4. Check Tires

Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air

pressure will cause the unit to fide rough. The wrong air

pressure will also keep the mower from cutting level. The

correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tires. If the air

5. Instait Battery

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDi-

ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT

WITH BATTERY ACID,

DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM

CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-

PLOSIVE.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED

WITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS IN

THE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR

GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES

TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKiN AND

EYES.

a. Lift seat (Fig. 3).

b. Lower battery into fenderwell with battery terminals

toward front of tractor (Fig. 4). Make sure battery

rests in battery tray (Fig. 5).

NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURELY

ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN (Fig. 5).

,_ PO_IVlINAL MUST BECON- _

| AWL, NECTEDFIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS |

C. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and

hex nut (shown full size on pg. 6) found in bag of

parts. Tighten securely with two 7/16" wrenches.

(Fig. 4).

i.

j.

CAUTION:

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

LIGHT SWITCH

IGNITll

ASSEMBLY

THR(

CONTROL

d. Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) bat-

_ terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer,

washer and hex nut (shown full size on pg. 6)

found in bag of parts. Tighten securely (Fig. 4).

e. To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery

terminals after installing cables.

f. Slide two battery bolts through terminal guard and

start the wing nuts onto the threads (Fig. 5).

g. Position terminal guard over battery as shown (Fig.

5) and align bolt heads with key holes next to battery

tray (Fig.5).

h. Lower bolt heads into key holes and slide square

shafts of bolts into slots of key holes (Fig. 5).

Tighten wing nuts.

Close terminal access doors.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL YOU HAVE

REVIEWED THE OPERATION SECTION OF

THIS MANUAL.

OPERATION

ATTACHMENT

LiFT LEVER

VENT SLOTS

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL MOWER DECK

HEIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

GEARSHIFT LEVER

KNOW YOUR

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever upto engage

attachment. There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch

engages.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever

to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your tractor.

Pull lever back slightly and push button, then move the lift

lever forward to lower attachment.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions; a

clutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedal

completely down.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Use the height adjustment slots

to adjust the mower height. Push the attachment rift lever

plunger down and position the attachment lift lever into the

desired slot. Release riftlever plunger.

NEUTRAL LOCK OUT POSITION

TRACTOR

GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly and

move gearshift lever to desired speed.

iGNiTiON: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to start.

The switch spring returns from the start position.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the

clutch/brake pedal completely down. Hold the parking brake

lever in "Engage" position and release pressure from pedal

Clutch/brake pedal will remain in brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to

increase or decrease the speed of the engine, and to choke

the engine for starting. Push lever to the right and forward to

choke.

NEUTRAL LOCKOUT POSITION: Transmission is disen-

gaged when gearshift lever is in this position.

OPERATION

AIR SCREEN

FUEL FILLER

CAP

OIL FILLER

CAP/DIPSTICK

FUELTANK

FIGURE 6

/

OiL DRAIN

iGNITION KEY

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED" POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

HEADLIC

SWITCH

THROTTLE

CONTROLLEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

POSITION

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

"CLUTCH"

POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE

"DRIVE"POSITION

"BRAKE"

POSiTiON

FIGURE 710

1. Stopping Your Tractor

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE:

a. Push clutch-brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position.

Keep your foot on pedal (Fig. 7).

b. Place attachment clutch lever in "DISENGAGED"

position,

c. Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.

d. Lift up to place parking brake in "ENGAGED" posi-

tion (Fig. 10) and release pressure from clutch!

brake. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position.

e. Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position.

f. Turn ignition keyto"OFF"position. Never use choke

to stop engine.

2. Preparing the Engine

LEARN TO STOP YOUR TRACTOR BE-

FORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENo

GINE.

a. This engine has been shipped filled with summer

weight oil (For cold weather operation see chart

page 16). Check engine oil level. Refer to REPAIR

AND ADJUSTMENT section (page 16).

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) will

help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to

your engine.

b. Fill fuel tank (Fig. 6). Use fresh, clean, regular un-

leaded gasoline. Capacity is 5 quarts (4.7 litres).

NOTE: FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE FUEL MUST

BE USED TO INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK

FILLER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL.

WIPE OFF ANY SPILLED OiL OR FUEL.

DO NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASO-

LINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.

CAUTION: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR

USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AT-

TRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO

SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS

DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN

DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF ANY EN-

GINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL

SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE

STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER.

DRAIN THE GAS TANK, START THE EN-

GINE AND LET iT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL

LINES AND CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY.

USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON. SEE

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDI°

TIONAL iNFORMATION.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR

CLEANER PRODUCTS iN THE FUEL TANK

OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

3. StarUng the Engine

a. Move throttle control lever (Fig. 7) past "FAST" to

the "CHOKE" position.

b. FuUy depress clutch/brake pedal.

c. Turn ignition key to "START" and release key as

soon as engine starts.

CAUTION: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY

FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER

MINUTE.

d. ff engine does not start after four or five tries, move

throttle control lever to FAST" position, wait a few

minutes and try again, if the engine does not start

after four or five more tries, see the

TROUBLESHOOTING Chart (page 25).

e. After the eng!ne sta_s move throttle control lever

slowly to the SLOW' position.

f. To start a hot engine move the throttle control lever

to a position between "FAST" and "SLOW".

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-

TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-

iNG YOUR MOWER.

DO NOT OVER LOAD TRACTOR BY

TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN

150 POUNDS {68 KG).

ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANTIAL FOOT=

WEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTING

CLOTHING THAT COULD GET

CAUGHT iN MOVING PARTS.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WiTH-

OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS

CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO

EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR

SHIELD iN PLACE,

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

1. Read owner's manual.

2. Know location and function of all controls.

3. Keep guards, safety shield and switches in place and

working.

4. Remove objects that can be thrown by blades.

5. Do not mow when children and others are around.

6. Never carry children or passengers.

7. Always look behind machine before backing.

8. Do not mow where machine can tip or slip.

9. if machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back

slowly down.

10. Be sure blades and engine have stopped before placing

hands or feet near the blades.

11. Remove key when leaving machine.

OPERATION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER "ENGAGED"

POSiTiON

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LIFT LEVER

LEVER "DISENGAGED" PLUNGER

POSITION

LiFT LEVER

"HIGHEST"

POSiTiON

"LOWEST"

POSITION

R.H. RUNNER

DISCHARGE

GUARD RGURE8

WHEN PARKING BRAKEIS ENGAGED,

MAKE SUREIT WILL KEEP TRACTOR

FROM MOVING.

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET

IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH=

MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART

WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED

ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING.

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4. Operating Your Lawn Tractor and Mower

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA-

TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-

TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE

SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED WILL

SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.

CAUTION: DO NOTADDADDITIONAL WEIGHT

TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE OP-

TIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS. EXCESSIVE

WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE

TRANSAXLE.

a. Depress liftlever plunger and move the attachment

lift lever to the highest position. See Fig. 8.

b. Start the engine. (See Starting the Engine).

c. Move the throttle lever to mid range position. Fully

depress clutch/brake pedal Select a low (Ist or 2nd)

gear until you become more familiar with the opera-

tion of the unit.

....OPERATION

f

Tf

J

FIGURE 9

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

FUNCTION

Normal

Mowing

Heavy Mowing

Snow Blowing

Snow Blade

Transport

GEARSHIFT

2or3

1 or2

2

4-5

THROTTLE

FAST

SLOW-

FAST

d.

e.

f.

g.

h.

i.

CAUTION:

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and proceed to

the mowing area.

Stop the unit, then select a mowing speed. (See

Speed Selection Guide, above).

Move throttle lever to half throttle and slowly move

attachment clutch lever to engaged position, Fig. 8.

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal.

Move throttle lever to fast position.

Observe height of cut and readjust as desired (see

page 9).

BEFORE YOU MOVE THE GEARSHIFT

LEVER, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN GEAR

BOX DAMAGE.

5. Mowing Tips

NOTE: TiRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE

MOWER ATTACHED.

a. Mower should be adjusted properly front to back

and side to side for good mowing performance. Re-

fer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section (page

22).

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

blade cuts approximately an inch (2.54 cm) outside

the runner (Fig. 8).

c. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of

the machine. This will result ina more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cutting.

d. When mowing large areas (Fig. 9), start by turning

to the right so that the clippings will discharge away

from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two or

three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished.

e. If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice.

The first time cut relatively high; the second time to

the desired height.

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

ming.

g, See Speed Selection Guide.

h. Do not mow tall, dry (brown) grass over 6inches

(15.24 cm) tall. It is a fire hazard.

6. Operating the Tractor on Hills

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS

WiTH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°

AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY

SLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 47.

a. Move gearshift lever to "lst" gear before starting up

or down hills.

b: AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS.

c. if slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever

to slower position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

PiNG AND STARTING TO ALLOW

SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL

AS CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL MOVES

THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.

d. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/

brake pedal quickly to brake position.

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

the lowest speed range ("1st" Gear) and release

clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY.

f. Make allturns gradually.

7. Transporting Your Tractor

For pushing or towing your tractor, place gearshift lever

in "N" position. Do not tow or push at more than 6 MPH

(9.7 KPH).

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To keep yourtractor running better and longer,

perform necessary setvioe using the follow=

ing maintenance schedule:

WiTH EVERY MOWING

1. Make sure all nuts on bomtsare tight and cotter pins and

retainer springs are secure.

2. Observe all safety precautions.

3. Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to page 24).

4. Make sure areas around muffler, engine and mower

deck are clean and free of debris buildup.

MAINTENANCE

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, iNSPEC-

TiON OR MAINTENANCE:

1. PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL COMPLETELY iNTO

"BRAKE" POSITION.

2. MOVE GEARSHIFT TO "N" NEUTRAL

POSiTiON,

3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-

GAGED" POSiTiON. REMOVE FOOT

FROM PEDAL.

4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSi-

TION.

5. TURN iGNiTiON KEY TO "OFF" PO-

SITION.

6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS

HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.

7. REMOVE THE iGNiTION KEY.

8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND

KEEP WiRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG

TO PREVENT iNJURY FROM ACCF

DENTAL STARTING. BE CAREFUL

TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE

OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS.

RECORD

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Change Engine Oil

Check Brake

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Air Screen

Clean Air Cleaner

Lubricate Pivot Points

Level and

Clean and Terminals

Carburetor Ad

V-Belt Adjustment

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Check Muffler

Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Fuel Filter

SERVICE DATES

i

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1, Brake Adju_ment

D_DA|D

"--'-""" Th 0, octori. w,.oondjo0tab brow0sy0tom

mounted on the right side of the transax_e (F_o 10).

DiSC BRAKE

FIGURE 1o

FIGURE 11

HUBCAP

_WITHPARKING

RAKE ENGAGED)

NUT"A"

JAM NUT

SQUARE KEY

(REARTIRE ONLY)

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED

BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY

THREE LINES ON THE BOLT

HEAD ASSHOWN ATLEFTo

t4

j_ DI_HEST GEAR, THEN

a. Depress clutch_brake pedaJ and engage parking

brake.

b. Measure distance between brake operating arm

and nut "A" on brake rod_

c. if distance is other than 1-1/2" (3.8t cm), k)osen

jam nut (Fig. 10) and turn nut until distance be-

comes 1-1/2" (3.81 cm)o Retighten jam nut against

nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary, ff stopping distance is _ill

greater than 6 feet ft.8 meters) in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your k)caJ Sears Serv=

ice Center.

2. Tire(3are

a. Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSi (tKg/cm 2)

and rear tires at 10 PSi (0.7 Kg/cm2).

b. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect controJ

chemicals which can harm rubber.

c. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

d. Removing wheel for tire repair (Fig. 12).

1. Block up axle secureJy.

2. Remove hub cap, klip ring and washerto allow

wheel removai (rear wheel contains a square

key - Do Not Lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Align slots in rear

wheel hub and axle. insert square key. Re-

place washers and snap kfip ring securely in

axle groove. Replace hub cap.

NOTE: USE GREASE FiTTiNGS TO LUBRICATE FRONT

WHEELS WITH GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE.

APPLY AN ANTI-SEIZE OR GOOD GENERAL

PURPOSE GREASE TO LUBRICATE REAR AX-

LES.

3. Btade Care

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The

blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file, or on a

grinding wheel We suggest they be sharpened after every

25 hours of mowing. Do not attempt to sharpen while on

mower. Jtyou mow in sandy _i_ check the blades a_ter each

two redwings. The sand wears the blades away rapidBy.

a. Blnde Replacement

Raise mower to h_ghest position to pe_it access to

bmades.

1. Remove the hex head belt, Iockwasher and flat

washer (Hg. 11) (turn counterck)ckwise).

2. Remove and discard oldbladed

3. Clean top and bottom of mower housing.

4. Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN

and secure with flat washer, k_kwasher and

hex head belt. TIGHTEN SECURELY.

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT

TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH

BLADES. DO NOT USE PLATED BOLTS.

CHECK BOLTS _NBLADES OCCASION-

ALLY TO MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE

TIGHT, TORQUE BOLTS TO 30_5

FT.-.4_BS (41--47 Nm).

proper balance before reinstaliation on mower. An

unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessive vi-

bration when running, and eventual damage to

mower or engine. Replace bent ordamaqed blades.

c. To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or

waft. Leave about one inch (2.54 cm) of the straight

nai! exposed. Place center hole of clean blade

over the head of the nail (Fig. 13). NOTE: CEN-

TER THE HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL. IF BLADE

iS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD

REMAIN iN POSiTiON SHOWN iN FIG. 13. IF

EITHER END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWN-

WARD, BLADE iS NOT BALANCED. SHARPEN

THE HEAVY END UNTIL BLADE IS BALANCED.

4. t_ttery Care

CHECK BATTERY

a. Battery acid sotution level ineach battery cell should

be even with bottoms of vent tubes incells (Fig. 14).

Add ONLY distilled or iron free water if necessary.

NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

b. Keep battery and terminals clean.

c. Keep battery bolts tight.

d. Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps

open.

e. Recharge with auto battery charger.

NOTE: OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERY

LIFE°

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the

battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of the

charger.

.... _TTERIES GENERATE

|,AJk FLAMEAND SMOKINGMATER!$LS

|,mwm_ WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

FIGURE 13

BATTERY

CUTAWA_ YVlE_ WFC

_/ BATTERY

gH/L V L

FIGURE 14

a. Remove terminal guard.

b. Disconnect BLACK battery cable, then RED battery

cabte, and remove battery from tractor.

c. Wash batte_ with four tablespoons (60grams) of

baking soda in one gallon (3.8 litres) of wa_er.

NOTE: BE CAREFULL NOT TO GET THE SODA

SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS.

d. R_nse the battery with plain water, dry and reinstall

on tractor.

e. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush until bdght.

f° Rep_aco batterycables, connecting RED batteryca-

b_eto positive terminal first, then BLACK battery ca-

bte to negative terminal Coat terminal connections

with grease after installation of cables.

g. Replace terminal guard.

S. Change Engine Oil

The best time to change engine oil is at the end of aday's

operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspenDeD

in the hot oil

Capacity is 1-1/2 quarts (1.4 litres). NOTE: DO NOT

OVERFILL Dipstick assembiy rnust be securely tightened 15

into tube at all times when engine is operating.

.... ANol| f TM hlT ....... oildrainplugtodraine ineoil

................. v v,_,,--=w, h,m _-- plug securely before fitling with fresh oil

AiR b. Add oi! through the oil filler cap/dipstick (F_g. 15).

SCREEN OiL FILLER

FUEL CAP CAP/DIPST_CK RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSaTY GRADES

/

/

FIGURE 15

COVER

OiL DRAIN PLUG

COVER

FIBER

WASHER

NUTS

3E

PLATE

FIGURE 16

CARTRIDGE

AmRCLEANER

BASE

IMPORTANT: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN

THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW

32°F (0°C).

RECO_,{MENDED SAE VISCOS_TY GRADES

Determine temperature range expected before next oit

change. M oil must meet A. P.L service classif k:atbn SD, SE

or SF.

°F °20 ° 0° 32 ° 60° 80 ° 100 °

°C °29 ° -18 ° 0_ 16 °27 ° 38 °

6. Check Engine Oil Level

NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL WITH EN-

GINE RUNNING

Severaa minutes after stopping engine, check engine oil

level with tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstP.,k (Fig. 15)

clean, screw it down tighf for a few seconds, remove and

read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark is

reached. (See chart above). NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

7_

d,

e_

NOTE:

Clean Air Cleaner EBement (Fig. 16)

a. Remove two cover knobs and remove air cleaner

cover.

b. Remove two nuts from top of cartridge.

c. Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner body care-

fully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor.

Clean cartridge by gently tapping on flat surface, if

very dirty, reptace cartridge.

ReassembJe air cleaner.

NUTS HOLDING AiR CLEANER CARTRIDGE

MUST BE iNSTALLED WITH FIBER WASHERS

DOWN ON CARTRIDGE PLATE TO PREVENT

DIRT FROM ENTERING CARBURETOR.

TIGHTEN NUTS BY HAND. OVER TIGHTENING

COULD COLLAPSE CARTRIDGE.

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-

MOVED.

8, Clean Air Screen and Engine Cooling Fins

J,4_L_NENUSING COMPRESSED

AIR. .........

Air screen and cooting fins {Fig. 17) 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

dried gum fibers.

a. Remove four bolts from bbwer housing.

b. Remove screws from starter housing.

c. Pull oil fiHer/dipst_ck out of crankcase Jfclearance is

required. Cover opening to prevent entry of dirt.

do Puflbbwer housing up and away from starter.

NOTE: LEAVE AIR CLEANER iN PLACE TO PREVENT

DEBRIS FROM GETTING iNTO CARBURETOR.

e. Use compressed air or stiff bristte brush to

thoroughly c_ean engine fins.

f. To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

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$. Cit_ck Muffter

inspect and reptace damaged muffler and/or deflector as it

¢outd create a fire hazard and/or damage,

10. Lubricate Pivot Points

Place several drops of SAE 30 oil at points where metal

parts move against each ether. See Lubrication Chart, page

24.

11o Starting Your Tractor With aWeak Battery

Ityou rbattery is toe weak to start the engine, itshould be re-

charged, if "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting,

follow this procedure:

NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH A 12 VOLT

NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM.

LEAD-ACiD BATTERIES GENERATE

EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,

FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS

AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

AROUND BATTERIES.

a. Connect each end of the RED jumper cable to the

POSITIVE(+) terminals of each battery (taking care

not to short against chassis). (Fig. 18).

b° Connect one end of the BLACK ju mper cable to the

NEGATIVE (-) terminal of tully charged battery.

c. Connect the ether end of the BLACK jumpercable

to the LH. side panel bolt (Fig. 19) NOTE: KEEP

AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND BAT[ERY.

d. Disconnect cables in reverse order:

1. LH. side panel belt (Fig. 19)

2. Negative terminal of fully charged battery

3. Positive terminals

12o Thrott_ C_ntrol Cable Adjustment

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed. This Is

preset at the factory and should only be changed by aquali-

fied service technician who has the necessary equipment.

CAUTION: BEFOREANY ENGINE ADJUSTMENT, MAKE

SURE AiR CLEANER iS CLEAN. Remove air cleaner as-

sembly while making adjustments.

a. W°_thengine off, place throttle centre! in "FAST" po-

sition.

b. Loosen cla.m_,screw (Fig. 20). Adjust throttle cable

until holes A are aligned in governor control plate

and sideplate.

c. T=ghten damp screw.

d. if holes do r_t align, repeat steps in throttle cable

adjustment.

RE PAiR AN DADJ USTM ENT

BOLTS BLOWER HOUSING

AiR SCREEN

HOUSING _--_

DIPSTIC _.

STARTER

ENGINE

COOLING

FiNS

FIGURE 17

POSITIVE WASHER WASHER NEGATIVE

TI VIINAL

HEX BOLTS

POSITIVE -. , NEGATIVE

CABLE CABLE

(RED) (BLACK)

HE;< NUTS / FIGURE 18

GEAR

SHIFT

LEVER

17

CLUTCH/BRAKE

"DRIVE" POSITION FIGURE 19

REPAIRANDADJUSTMENT

(DLE STOP

PLATE

GOVERNOR SLIDE

CONTROL PLATE

FIGURE 20

/

.G30" FEELER

GAUGE

SPARK PLUG

FIGURE 21

b. Loosen clamp screw (Fig. 20). Adjust throttle cable

until holes "A" are aligned in governor control ptate

and side plate.

c. Tighten damp screw.

!3. Catbureter Adjustment

a. With engine offtum high speed mixture screwclock-

NOTE: THE SCREW SEAT MAY BE DAMAGED BY

TURNING iT TOO FAR CLOCKWISE

b. Turn idle mixture screw clockwise closing finger

tight only, and turn counterclockwise 1-1/2 turns

(F O. 20).

A REFERpAGE11.TO"STARTING THE ENGINE"

d. With throttle control lever in "FAST" position, turn

high speed mixture screw counterclockwise until

eng=ne runs "rough" and then turn clockwise until

engine begins to miss. Turn screw to a point mid-

way between these positions.

e. With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position, hold

throttie lever so that idle stop screw is against car,-

buretor, tum idle mixture screw counterclockwise

unti! engine runs" rough" and then turn clockwise

until engine begins to die. Turn idle mixture _rew to

a point midway between these positions.

f, With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position en-

gine should idle at 1750 RPM. ff engine idles too

slow, push throttle control lever above idle and turn

idle speed screw one turn clockwise. Set throttle

control lever at "SLOW'. Repeat until satisfactory

idle is attained.

idle and turn idle speed screw erie turn counter-

clockwise. Set throttle controt lever at "SLOW:

Repeat until satisfactory idle is attained,

!4. Replace Spark Plug

Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season

or every 100 hours, whichever comes first. Gap shoutd be

set a0,030 inch (0,762 mm) (Fig. 2t).

15. Replace In-l_ne Fue_ F_tter

BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LiNE LEAKS AND THAT

HOSE CLAMPS ARE PROPERLY iNSTALLED.

ff fuel tilter is c_ged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-

placement is required.

a.s ionsthorW"he. ioo "wero

fi_ter (F_g. 20).

b. Place new fue_ filter in position in fue_ _ine.

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16. _n Drive _k Removal

The tractor drive her may be repaacedwithout t_ls. Park the

tractcr on level area. Engage parking brake. NOTE: ABELT

INSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST.

a. Ren_ve mower. (See page 21).

b. Remove two retainer springs from belt guide

bracket below transaxle p_JHey. Remove bracket

(Fig. 22).

c. Swing beat guides away from bett, toward rear of

tractor (Fig. 22),

d. Rofl belt overtop of transaxle pulley.

e. Roll ben over engine pulley and off idler (Fig, 23).

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

over top of clutch polEey.

g. Reset parking brake. Pull be_t over top of clutch pul-

ley (Fig. 23).

h. Pull ben out through shift gate to remove from trac-

for (Fig. 24).

i. Instafl belt by reversing above procedure,

17. Fuse Replacement

Rep|ace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, The

fuse holder is Bocated under the dash.

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

BELT

GUIDE

TRANSAXLE

BELT GUIDE

BRACKET

ENGBNE

PULLEY

RETAINER

SPRING

FIGURE22

BELT

DECAL

L.H. SiDE

BELT GUIDE

REAR _

VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR

FIGURE 23

BELT

SHIFT GATE

1gFIGURE 24

RE PAIR,AND.ADJUSTMENT

GRASP

HERE

HOOD

\DASH

HOOD

SPRING

FIGURE 25

HINGE

BRACKET

_3P

HERE

GRASP

HERE

18o Hood Remov_J

a. Grasp hood at edge next to dash and open hood to

fu_i up position (Fig. 25).

b. Disconnect headlight connection (Fig. 28).

Co Carefully remove hood springs from hinge brack-

ets (Fig, 25).

ANO INSTALL O,.

d. Lowerhood halfway and grasp atthe bottomofthe

grill and at the upper hood edge (Fig. 26). Lift hood.

up, out and away from tractor.

e. Place hood carefully on the ground.

19. Hood installation

a. Pick hood up at top of grill and upper hood edge

(Fig. 27).

b. Align hood pivot rod with hinge brackets. Rotate

hood half way down, slide pivot rod in and down

into hinge slots (Fig. 27).

c. Open hood to full up position (Fig. 25).

d. Carefully reinstafl hood hinge springs (Fig. 25)°

e. Reconnect headlight connection.

f, Close hood.

HEADLIGHT

RGURE26

G

HERE HOOD

PIVOT

ROD

HINGE

BRACKET

HOOD_

FIGURE 27 20 FIGURE 28

2o. Mower R_rnovai

a. Remove mower belt per instructions under "Mower

Drive Belt Removal" through step (c).

b. Remove retainer spring from clutch red; pull clutch

rod out of clutch bracket. (Fig. 29)

c. Pul! retainer springs out of rear suspension trun-

nions. Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift

brackets (Fig. 29).

d. Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pin. Remove

rear hinge pin. (Fig. 29).

e. Pull retainer spring out of front hinge pin. Remove

front hinge pin (Fig. 29).

f. Use liftleverto raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor.

NOTE: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER

DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

THE L.H. AND R.H. SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG.

29) SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR.

21. Mower Installation

Your Mower installs without the use of tools. Raise attach-

merit lift lever (Fig. 30) to its highest position_

a. Slide mower under tractor discharge guard to R.H.

side.

b. Install front hinge pin through axle and parallel link

(Fig. 32). Secure with retainer spring.

c. Install rear hinge pin through mower lift brackets

and parallel link (Fig. 32). Secure with retainer

spring.

d. Install clutch rod in clutch lever (Fig. 32).

e. Move attachment lift lever (Fig. 30) forward to lower

suspension arms. Slide trunnlons through lift

bracket holes and secure with retainer springs (Fig.

29).

f. Roll belt over engine pulley. Make sure belt is inside

belt guides (Fig. 32). See belt drive schematic decal

on mower housing

g. Use attachment lift lever (Fig. 30) to raise mower.

h. Push lift lever plunger down and pesition

attachment lift lever to desired cutting height (Fig.

31). Release lift lever plunger.

RETAINER R.H,

SPRING SUSPENTION

ARM

CLUTCH ROD RETAINER

SPRINGS

....REPAiR AND ADJU STM

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER LEVER

CLUTCH LEVER PLUNGER "HIGHEST"

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

POSITION

LIFT LEVER

"LOWEST"

FIGURE 30

0

oQ_

RGURE 31

RETAINER ENGINE RETAINER

SPRING PULLEY SPRINGS

CLUTCH

BELT

GUIDES FRONT

AXLE

REAR

SUSPENSION HINGE

TRUNNIONS UFT PINS

_RACKET

FIGURE 29 21

MOWER

LIFT

BRACKETS PARALLEL

LINK

REAR

HINGE

PiN

FRONT

HINGE

PIN

FIGURE 32

COTTER

EXTENSION f_

SPRING COTTER PiN

BRAKE,

ROD

LH. PIVOT j

BRACKET

FIGURE 33

LiFT

LEVER

LiFT

LEVER

BOTTOM

OF CURL

R.H. PIVOT

BRACKET

BOTTOM

OF CURL

22. Mower Drive Belt Removal

NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLAT!ON DECAL LOC-

ATED ON MOWER HOUSING.

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECiFiED IN THiS

MANUAL.

a. Place attachment clutch lever in "Disengaged" posi-

tion (Fig.30).

b. Move Attachment liftlever (Fig. 30) forward to lower

mower to its lowest position.

c. Roll belt off engine pultey.

d. Pull belt off both mower deck pulleys.

e. Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and pull belt

off idler pulley.

fo Slide belt from under extension spring.

23. Mower Drive Belt Replacement

a. Slide belt under extension spring (Fig. 33).

b. Place belt on rear side of both mandrel pulleys.

c. Spdr_j idler belt guide down and place belt around

rear s_de of idler pulley.

d. Roll belt over engine pulley.

e. Make sure belt is inside all belt guides.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT, EXTENSION

SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO LOWER END

OF SLOT (ORIGINAL POSITION) ON ROCK

SHAFT ASSEMBLY.

24. Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability to read-

just the mower belt drive to provide you with longer belt life.

If the attachment clutch lever travels 4-1/2" (! 1.43 cm) up

the slot in the dash before spring resistance is evident, ad-

justment is necessary. NOTE: CHECK FOR PROPER

SPRING TENSION WtTH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE

LIFT LEVER IN THE HIGHEST POSITION.

a. Lower the mower deck for easier access.

b. Using (2) 7/16"wrenches, remove the bolt, nut & D-

Shaped washers (Fig. 33 - inset).

c. Move extension spring from lower end of slot to up-

per end in rock shaft assembly and installbelt, nut &

the D-Shaped washers.

d. Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D-shaped wash-

ers (flat side down).

25. Level Mower Housing

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tire pressure _scorrect. If tires are over

or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

LiNE

FIGURE 34

"_aL_/NUT "C"

SIDE TO SIDE_ LJ /

FIGURE 35 22

SiDE-TO-SIDE MOWER ADJUSTMENT

a. Depress lift lever plunger and use lift lever to raise

mower to maximum cutting height (Fig. 31).

b. Measure height from bottom of curt to ground line at

front of mower. Distance "A" should be the same on

both sides (Fig. 34).

c. If distance "A" needs to be changed, snap out ac-

cess hole cover on LH. side above footrest. Use

! 1/!6" wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at side-to-side

adjustment trunnion (Fig. 35).

d. To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "B" and

tighten nut "C".

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

tighten nut "B".

NOTE:ONEROTATIONOF ADJUSTMENTNUTSIS

EQUIVALENTTOAPPROXIMATELY3/16"(4.75

ram)HEIGHTCHANGE.

f. Besureal!nutsaresecurelytightened.

g. Replacecover.

FRONT-TO-REARMOWER ADJUSTMENT

a. To obtain the best cutting resu Its, you r mower hous-

ing should be adjusted so the front and rear flange

distance "D" (Fig. 36) is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower infront

when the mower is positioned in the highest cutting

position.

NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE "D" FROM GROUND LINE

TO BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT REAR

FLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE"D" AT

BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT FRONT FLANGE.

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

suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" up EQUAL

NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 37).

c. When distance "D" is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower at front

than rear tighten nuts "E".

d. To lower rear of mower, loosen nut "F" on both rear

suspension arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS

(Fig. 37).

e. When distance "D" is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower at front

than rear, retighten nuts "E".

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN-

NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO

MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL.

26. Storage

3,

4.

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

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

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.Give blades and under-

side of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative.

Store in a clean dry area.

A. Fuel System

it is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in es-

sential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates

that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation

and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before

storage of 30 days or longer.

B. Engine Oil

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil,

(See chart page 16).

C. Cylinder

1. Remove spark plug.

2. Pour one ounce (29.5 ml) of oil through spark

plug hole in to cylinder

Turn ignition key to "START' position for a few

seconds to distribute oil.

Replace with new spark plug.

\

BOTTOM

OF CURL

REAR

SUSPENSION

ARM

D_EAR --_

GROUND

SUSPENSION LiNE

TRUNNION

FIGURE 36

NUT "E" ___ REAR

REAR SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION \ \ ARM

TRUNNION LIFT

.... _, _ BRACKET

FIGURE 37

D. Battery

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE

EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,

FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS

AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

AROUND BATTERIES.

1. Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of

battery.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable from

negative side of battery.

3. Disconnect RED battery cable from positive

side of battery.

4. Position cables down and away from battery.

E. General Cleaning

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

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LUBRICATION CHART

Q FRONT

BEARING

!

I

II

,.L

FRONT WHEEL Q

BEARING

Q ENGINE

MOWER CLUTCH

PIVOT Q

QSAE 30 MOTOR OIL

QGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

QREFER TO PAGE 16 FOR

ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY

WiLL NOT START

WiLL NOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position

Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position

Fii{ Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if

necessary). Replace Fuel Fiitero Use Fresh Fuel

._ Check Fuse for fault and replace

,_ Recharge or replace Battery

Check Wiring

_" Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position

Charge or replace Battery

Move Mower Clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED" position

Replace ignition Switch

=_ Replace interlock Switch(es)

_" Replace Solenoid or Starter

=r Check for fault and replace Fuse

=_" Check at[ Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

Clean Battery Terminals

Replace Starter or Solenoid

Charge or Replace Battery

,e- Check Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

,_ Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position and run starter several times

to clear out gas

Remove Air Filter and clean

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Recharge or replace Battery

_" Cheek the Wiring

_- Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel. Replace Fuel Filter

,r Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor

Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load

=r Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel

Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary Carburetor adjustments

_" Clean Air Screen

=_ Add or change oil

_" Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Check for loose wires

_" Replace Fuel Filter

Major Engine Overhaul

,r Shift to lower gear or reduce toad

.=P Clean Air Screen

_" Add or change oil

m- Clean Engine Cooling Fins

=" Remove and clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

_" Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor

J- Drain and replace oil for proper temperature

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TROUBLESHOOTING ......

NO LIGHTS _Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections. Replace Headlight Bulbs

m- Replace Switch

WON'T CHARGE _Check Fuse for fault and replace

_" Replace Battery

_r Replace Regulator

t1" Replace Alternator

ENGINE WiLL NOT SHUT DOWN

WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE

UNEVEN DiSTRiBUTION OF CLIPPINGS

NOTE: This tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

system. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine

running and the mower clutch engaged will shut down the engine.

m_- Check all Wire connections

,_ Check Seat Switch

_- Check Operator Presence Relay

6a=

MOWER BLADES WiLL NOT ROTATE

EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION m-

WiNDROWING STRIPPING OR

DROPPING OF GRASS CLIPPINGS ,r

_P

_P

UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING

Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position

Check air pressure in Tires

Check front-to-rear and side-to-side Mower adjustment

Use a slower ground speed

Replace Mower Blades

Reinstall Mower Blades with Sharp Edge down

Replace with proper Mower Blades

Readjust Mower Drive Belt

Clean underside of Mower Deck

Correct Clutch mechanism interference

InstaEi new Mower Drive Belt

Adjust Mower Drive Belt

Replace frozen Mandrel

Replace frozen idler Pulley

Replace bent or unbalanced Blades

Replace Mandrel. Replace Deck

Set Throttle for maximum engine speed

Let grass dry out

Clean underside of Mower Deck

Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side

Replace Blades

Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side

Replace Blades

Replace bent Mandrel(s)

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12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917-2545201 ...........................

SCHEMATIC .....................................................................................................................

12V

_ BLACK

ollllo

RED

INTERLOCKSWITCHES

FUSE

?___) RED

30 AMP

IGNITIONSWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

oFF _G

ON B-L

START B-S

WHFE

IGNITION

B SWFr_U

CLUTCH/BRAKE

(PEDALUP)

L

RED

ATTMENTCLUTCH j I

(CLUTCHOFF)WHFE 1

I

I

I

I

i

SOLENOID

SEAT

SWITCH

(NOTOCCUPIED)

_ IGNITION _

UNIT 0-I

SPARKPLUG

BLACK

DDDE CHARGING

COIL

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH

ASPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM,

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CON NECTED

TO TH E BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BE-

CAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS

OF TH E LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH

THE ENGINE SPEED, AT IDLE

SPEED, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS

THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE

LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR

BRIGHTEST.

3 AMPS DC

AT 3600 RPM,BATTERYINLINE

20VOLTS AC (MIN}

P

b

ORANGE _. WHITE AC COIL

u

_0...._ 0 _ HEADLIGHT

BROWN B_CKtP

LIGHT SWITCH HEADLIGHT

BLACK

WmRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WiRiNG INSULATED CLIPS

OR CABLE TIES WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE

REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE

YOUR WiRiNG.

-_ NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

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ELECTRICAL

KEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART

N O .NO. NO NO DESCRIPTION

1 7662J Butb, Light

2 124108X Harness, Light Socket

3 ! 24904X Harness, Wiring

4 t093!0x Key, Mo{ded

5 1107!2X Switch, Light

6 ! 04445X Switch. Interlock

7 7603J Tray, Battery

8 109596X Clamp, Hose

9 STD365402 * Switch, Ignit_on

!0 108824X Fuse, 30 Amp

11 STD55!!25 *Washer, Lock. 1/4

! 2 73350400 Nut, Hex Jam 1/4 - 20

13 74780408 Bolt, Hex, I/4 - 20 x 1/2 Gr 5

14 STD54t425 *Nut, Keps 1/4 - 20

15 4799J Cable Assembly

16 11050400 Washer Lock, Ext, Tooth, 1/4

17 719J Cover, Termina!

18 5114J Cable, Battery

t 9 ! 08553X Switch, Interlock

20 4207J Cable, Battery

2! 74760412 Bolt, Hex, 1/4 20 × 3/4

22 STD551025 °Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x I6 Ga.

23 STD541025 *Nut, Hex I/4-20

24 121265X Battery, 12 V. 30 Amp

25 102476X TerminaI Guard

26 123198X Wing Nut !/4 20

27 STD55t 125 _ Washer, Lock Hvy Hetical Spring

28 72240460 Bolt -Rd. Hd. Sq. Nk. !/4 - 20 x

7-1/2

29 109081 X Solenoid

30 ! 09787X Bezeg - Ignition

31 109788X Nut, ignition

32 7t 92J Cable Tie

33 105687X Tube, P_astic

34 121305X Switch, Plunger

35 STD601005 *Screw,Tap Hex Hd. #10 x 24 UNC

36 74641008 Screw - S_otted Pan Hd No. t0-32 x

1/2

37 73951000 Nut Keps No, 10-32 × !/2

38 417 IR Clip insu!ated

39 121264X Battery Caps Set

40 11 ! 50400 Lockwasher I !4 hternal Tooth

.... 101539X Sheet, {nstructbn, Tractor, 15° - English

--- 126718X Owner's Manual

NOTE: AHcomponent dimensions given in U,S. inches,

1inch = 25,4 ram.

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38

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12 NP 38" RID!NG LAWN TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.254520

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO.

35 124479X

1 t 24497)( Seat 36 124355X

2 17490612 Screw, He× Washer Thd Ro!l 37 121306X

3/816 x 3/4 38 124294X

3 17490616 Screw. Hex Washer Thd RoH_ng 39 125880X

3/816 × ! 40 t24492X

4 ! 055 ! 3X Bracket-P_vot. Seat 41 4900J

5 105529X Bolt, Shou!der, 5/I 6 18 42 105809X

6 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5/1618 43 109199X

7 124181X Spring, Seat 44 19132012

8 109872X Fender 45 12144OX

9 STD523707 * Bo_t, Fin Hex 3/8 x I6 UNC × 3/4 46 121441x

tO 17030808 Screw, Spidedock Hex #8 x 1/2 AB 47 2751R

11 73680600 Nut, Crowntock 38"16 48 19131614

12 !7490608 Screw, Hex Washer [hd Roll 3/8 49 72170410

16 x 1/2 50 t23976X

13 tO9873X Bracket. Fender 51 121251X

14 STD512505 * Bok, Fin Hex 1/4 - 20 UNC x 1_ 52 12!250X

15 105476X Footrest, L H 53 ! 2 ! 249X

6 105475X Footrest, R H 54 121246X

17 STD533707 , Bolt, RdHdSqNk 3/8 _ 16 UNC x 3/4 55 t24489X

19 STD551125 ° Washer, Lock, Hvy Helical Spring 56 124490X

20 STD523710 * Bo!t, Fin Hex 3/8 x 16 UNC x 1 57 123913X

21 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x !2 Ga. 58 t23914X

22 124029X Lens Assembly 59 ! 24040X

24 19131210 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga 60 123915X

27 124491X Decal, 12 HP 61 105037X

28 108631 X Decal, :_ 62 ! 2! ! 44X

29 ! 22933X Rive{, Ratchet, Nylon 63 STD525010

30 124027X Shield, Hood, Heat 64 1917t 9! 2

3 ! t 23665X Deflector, Heat 65 ! 06974X

32 124025X Hood Assembly 66 750211

33 121248x Bushing, Snap

34 STD54!437 *Nut, Crownlock 3/8 x 16 UNC

DESCRgPT!ON

Washer, Black, Nylon

Chassis Assembly

Drawbar

Pan - Seat

Decal Fender

Decal, Grill Craftsman

Decai. C_utch!Breke

Decal, Chassis, 5 Speed, 38"

Decal, V Belt Ground Drive

Washer 13/32 × 11/4 x 12 Ga.

Guide Belt, Lower, Eng Pulley, LH.

Guide Be!t, Lower, Eng. Pulley. RH.

C_p

Washer 13/32 x l x 14 Ga

Bok, RdHd 1/4 x 20 x 1-!/4

Nut, Hex, Lg., FIange, Loc. I/420

Strip, Foam

Spring, Seat, Compressbn

Spacer, Split

Bracket Switch Mount

Decal Std#e Hood LH.

Decal Strpe Hood R.H.

Bracket, Pivot, R.H.

Bracket, Pivot, L.H.

Spring, Extensbn

Grill

Foam, Stnp !8"

Bok, ShouMer

Bo_t, Fin Hex I/2 - 13 UNCx ! Gr. 5

Washer 17_32 x 1-3/!6 x 12 Ga.

Decal, Caution

Decal, USA

NOTE:

A B C D E F G H J

_ _ _ _ _!4 _ _ _ 3 _

25910 !7 17 _ 20

_6 _)t124 _ 19 _ 1! (_ 34 (_._) 48 _"_ 4411

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

I inch = 25.4 ram.

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DRIVE

KEY PART _$CRIPTION KEY PAAT DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

I t24!36X Engine, !2 HP, Briggs and Stratton, Model 48 123766X Pulley, id{er

Number 281707, Type Number 0412-01 49 123789X Arm, idler

2 105731x Pulley, Engine 50 STD523715 *Bott, Hex 3/8 !6 × t 1 2

313200300 Elbow - STD 90 3/8 - 18 NPT 51 105709X Spring, Return, CIutch

4 STD551143 °Washer, Lock, Hvy Helical Spdng 52 1 lOB 12X Washer, Hardened

5 74770720 Bo_t, Hex 7/16-20 x 1 !/4 53 12000039 Ring, Klip

6 125907X V-Be{t. Drive 54 10571OX Link, Clutch

7 125610X Muffler 55 STD561210 * Pin, Cotter !/8 x 3/4

8 !25593X Gasket 56 123102X Bracket, Clutch

9 101326L Deflector, Muffler 57 110437X Rod, Brake

!O 71070510 Hex Hd Cap Screw 5/16 18 x 5/8 58 106888X Spring, Rod, Brake

11 STD551!31 "Washer, Lock 5/16 59 73350600 Nut .Jam 3/8 16

12 121218X Keeper, Be_t, Engine 60 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x !6 Ga

13 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16x 18 61 125638X Rod Brake, Parking

14 17490620 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roiling 62 t24236X Cap Plunger

3/8 × 16 x 1-I/4 63 122424X Shaft. Foot Pedal

15 STD551125 ° Washer, Lock, Hvy. Helical Spring 64 8883R Cover Pedal

16 120897X Transaxle, Foote-Dana, 5 Speed, 65 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1 1/4 × !6 Ga

ModetNo. 4360-6 66 STD5718!0 "Pin Roll, 3/16 x 1

67 120183X Bearing, Nylon

t7 STD523727 "BoR, Hex 3/8 16 x 23/4 _ 68 123583X Key, Square, 2.5 x .1845/.1865

18 STD541437 . Nut, Crownlock 3/8 16 69 13280324 NippLe, Pipe 3/8 NPT 3"

19 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 51!6- 18 70 59192 Cap, Valve

20 123666X Pulley, ['ransaxle 71 65139 Stem, Valve

21 12000028 Ring, Retmner 72 123969X Tire, Rear

22 109167x Bracket Transaxle 73 106108X Rim Assembly, 8", Rear

23 STD523710 * Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1 74 109502X Spacer

24 17490512 Screw, Hex Washer Thread Rolling 75 736800600 Locknut, Hex, w/washer tn._.rt 378-16

5/16 18 x 3/4 76 12000001 E Ring

25 10817tX Support, Batter',/ 77 12!52OX Strap, Torque, TransaxIe

26 t23662X Keeper, Belt, LH 78 STD533707 ° Bolt, Carriage 3/8 t6 x 3/4

27 4921H Retainer, Spring 79 1 I0422X Spring Brake

28 IO619OX Clamp 80 105706X Bearing

29 STD523107 _ Bolt, Hex 5/16 18 x 3/4 81 123205X Retainer Be!t

30 STD541437 _ Nut, Crownlock 3/8 - 16 8 2 17030808 Screw Spider Lock No 8--!8

31 123770X Strap, Locator X 112 ABTPS

32 1236&3X Keeper, Belt, RH 83 1057OOX Spring

33 STD523707 °Bott, Hex 3/8-16 x 3/4 84 106919X Plate, Shift

34 121748X Washer 25/32 x !-5/8 x 16 Ga 85 19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga

35 1O6933X Knob, Shift

36 124461X Rod, Shift # 86 11050600 Washer, Lock, Ext _footh 3/8

87 7152J Tube, Tire (not furnished with tractor)

37 71040412 Bolt - Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 88 12!851X Spark Arrester

38 105701X Washer Shift Plate 89 STD551062 * Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga_

39 STD561210 "Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 1

40 19151216 'Washer 15i32 x 3/4 × 16 Ga 90 STD523727 •Bott, Hex 3/8x 16x2_3/4

4! 104777X Retainer, Belt 9t 104757X Cap, Hub

42 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 3/8 92 STD55!025 ° Washer 9/32x5i8x !BGa.

!6 x 3/4 93 2751R Clip, Fuel Line

43 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga 94 STD522510 *Bott, Hex Fin 1/4x20UNCxl

44 t05730X Keeper, Belt, Engine 95 13290300 Oil Drain P_ug

45 109070x Retainer Belt 96 126685X Decal0 !2 HP, Craftsman, Engine

46 447OJ Spacer

47 123674X ldter, Fiat _STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

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tinch = 25.4 ram.

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KEY PART DESCRIPTOON KEY PART DESCRiPTiON

NO, NO. NO. NO,

!

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

!2

t3

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

3!

32

33

34

123042X012

74150512

73510500

109816X

124434X

STD522510

126684X

124417X

!24465X014

17490608

2751R

125879X

1007!0L

STD541350

100712K

100713N

100711L

STD551125

71070410

124030X

5479J

STD6t1005

108456X

124373X

124_36X

17490612

6266H

124034X

124035X

12000029

57079

1240G8X

122819X

104757X

Dash 36 I24033X

Screw Truss Hd 5/!6-t8 x 3/4 37 105663X

Nut Keps 5/!6- 18 38 105664X

Nvlmer. Snap _n 39 74761060

Control Throttle 40 105669X

Screw, Hex Thread Cut 4 t 110438x

1/4 x 20 x 5/8 42 73901000

Washer 5/8 x 1/4 x t6 Ga. 43 17490508

Boot, Steering Shaft

Saddle 44 124037X

Screw_ _ Hex Washer Hd Threao 45 3366R

Rolling 3/8-16 x 1 2 46 105715X

Clip - Insulated 47 120754X

Decal _ Steering Whee! Cap 48 19131416

Insert - Steering Wheel 49 76020412

Nut - Hex Jam Lock 1/2-20 50 ST0551137

Washer 2-1/4 51 73610600

Whee_ _ S_.eerm 9 52 t24032X

Adapter -. Steenng Wheel 53 105656X

Lockwasher 1/4 54 105654x

Screw, Socket Hex 1/4 x 20 x 5/8 55 278H

Bumper, Hood 56 9040H

Plug, Button 57 106732X

Screw- Hex Self Tap No

10 16 x 112 Type ABTPS 58 59192

Decal - instruct*on, Uperatpng 59 65139

Bushing _ Steenng 60 I24157X

Bracket _ Steering 6! 121749X

Screw -Hex Washer Thread Rothng 63 59904

3/8 16 x 314 Type TT

Bearing - Thrust 64 121748X

Gear .. Seclor 65 STD551231

Shaft, Support 66 110307X

Khp Ring 6 /I9272016

Washer, Hardened 68 !21232X

Shaft, Steering, Lower

Screw, Special

Oap, Hub

Shaft, Pi,_man ,,o.

Support Sadd_,_ Rea_

Support Saddle Front

Bolt- Hex 518-11 x 3-3/4

Axle - Front

Spacer, Beanng, Front Axle

Nut- Lock Flange 5/8_-11

Screw- Hex Washer Thread Rolhnq

5/16-18 x 1/2 _rype 1 T,

Gear Pmror

Beadng

Rod- TEe

Bush n.q

,^7asher 13/32 x 7/8 x !6 Ga

P,n _- Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

" Washer Lock 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8 x 24 UNF

LLnk- Drag

Spindle _ LH.

Spmdf_'- R,H, _ t"_'>SLW

F_ttmg _ Grease

Beanng - Flange

R_m-. 6' Front ([nc 2 Each Key

No 56i

(;ap - Valve

Stem-- Valve

Tire, Front ,_"s, -_' L_. _ ,',,.

Washer 25/32 x I-1/4 x 16 Ga

Tube,- Front tNot furnished w_th

tracto_

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

*Washer Lock, Int !ooth 5/16

Stop, Mower Clutch

Wasner 2//32 x 1+1/4 x 16 Ga

Cap, Spindle

°STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR °

LWT ADJUSTMENT

MODEL HUIVIBER917'.254520

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12 PiP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.254520

LiFT ADJUSTMENT

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

!

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

124429X

106932X

106451X

73680600

106452X

19171516

17021008

106447X

123549X

t09202X

101335K

124028X

123487X

17490612

19091416

122795X

121794X

124031X012

19211416

STD581062

122365X

122512X

17490412

105736X

5320R

120183X

105839X

105838X

STD551025

122507X

105751X

Lever, Clutch, Mower 32 122364X Plunger

Knob 33 125631X Grip, Handle

Bolt, Shoulder 34 4939M Retainer, Srp_ng

Nut. Crowntock 3/8-16 35 t t0029X Link, Lift

Bracket, Switch, Interlock 36 110447X Trunnion. Lift

Washer 17112 x 15/16 x 16 Ga. 37 1!044BX Dnk, Lift, Adlustable

Screw, Hex, Tapping, NO 10-24 x 38 121598X Arm, Suspenston, R.H.

!/2 39 105848X Bolt. Shoulder, 3/8-16

Support, Lever, Clutch 40 121599X Arm, Suspension, L,H.

Cap, Fuel 41 t06308X Trunnion, Lift, Lower

Tank, Fuel 42 STD541050 " Nut Hex ]/2- ! 3

Line, Fuel 43 9! 35R Retainer, Spring

Grommet 44 19171516 Washer 17/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga

Clamp Hose 45 492 ! H Retainer, Spr*ng

Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 46 _05864x Bracket Suspension

3/8 x 16 x 3/4 47 106444X Bracket Bellcrank

Washer 9112x 7/8x 16Ga. 48 STD523707 *Bolt, He× 3/8 16 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, L H 49 109728X Bellcrank Assembly

Cover. Access 50 STD56t210 * P,n, Cotter !/8 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, R H 51 124444X Rod, Ctutch, Primary

Washer 21112x7/8x 16Ga. 52 19131410 Washer 13/32 × 7/8 × 10 Ga

E Ring 53 122514X Rod Assembly Lever

Button, Plunger 54 105767x Pm Groove

Spring, Compression 55 124446X Spnng Extension

Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 56 72140606 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

1/4-20 X 3/4 57 108236× Bracket _ Switch

Shield, Heat 59 110739x Washer Spr_ng

Clip, insulated 60 73980600 Nut Flangetock 3/8-16

Bearing, Nylon 61 73360700 Nut Hex ,Jam 7f 16-20

Receptacle, 1/4Turn 62 73710700 Nut, Crowntock 7/16-20

Retainer, 1/4 Turn

Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Shaft. Lift

Stud, 1/4 Turn "STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 inch ,_ 25.4 ram.

NOTE:

A B C D E F

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38" MOWER

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12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.254520

38" MOWER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

t06085× V-Belt 38 121263X

121259X Housing 39 19132012

8417J Runner, R.H 40 STD551137 *

73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/816 41 STD623715

19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 42 108250X

72140505 Bolt, CarL, 5/16 18 x 5/8 43 108235X

1058_X Bracket, Deflector 44 4921H

110452X Puahnut 45 6404J

106734X Spring, Deflector 46 124066X

106735X Rod -Hinge 47 76020615

t06736X Deflector Shield 48 !08247X

105814X Decal, V-Belt Mower Drive 49 72140606

105304X Cap 50 I08243X

!05662X Link, Parallel 5! 108241X

105744X Pin Hinge, Front 52 105857X

105872X Stop, Link 53 108673X

109835X Pin -Hinge, Rear 54 106578X

STD523707 * Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4 55 106463X

73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 56 108249X

I09598X Bracket, Lift, RH 57 106456X

109597X Bracket, Lift, L.H 58 100672K

STD533107 *Bolt, Cart 5/16 18 x 3/4 59 100673L

3713J Decal_ Instruction Caution 60 19131614

109503X Support, Arm 61 74760688

109504X Stop, Deck, Front 62 7631J

...... Decal Safety Standard Not Serviced 63 19111016

123204X Guide Belt 64 72140610

74760632 Bolt 3/8-16 × 2 65 12!343X

123553X Arm, Idler 66 1223!4X

106902X Spacer - Retainer 67 STD560907 *

_21316× Pulley Idler 68 72110506

10_513X Washer, Wear, 1/16 69 74760412

102_9X Keeper, Belt 70 t09893X

121_7X Mandrel Assembly 71 73680400

10(_68L Ptete, Support Mandrel 72 110445X

17490614 Screw, He× Washer Hd. 3/8 × 16 x 7/8 73 STD551037 *

17490620 Screw, He× Washer Hd. 3/8 x 16 ×t-1/4 - 122215X

A B C O E F

_22 _ 22 _ 49_ 6_68_

6!

Blade

Washer 13/32 x t 1/4 x 12 Ga

Washer, Lock 3/8

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

Spring, Extension

Rod Clutch, Mower

Spring Retainer

Spacer 1/2 x 9/16

Rock Shaft Assembly

Pin, Cotter, 3/16 x 1

Rod, Brake, Primary

B61t, Carr 318 16 x 3/4

Bracket, Pivot, R H

Bracket, Pivot, L.H

Bracket, Suspension, Rear, RH

Bracket, Suspension, Rear, L.H

Brake Assembly

Rod, Brake, Secondary, LH

Rod, Brake, Secondary, R.H

Bracket, Brake, Pivot

Spacer, Brake

Bracket, Support

Washer !3/32 × 1 x !4 Ga

Bolt, 3/8-16 x 5-1/2

Runner, L.H

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

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

Decal Warning

Spacer

Pin, Cotter, 3/32 x 1/2

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 18 x 3/4

Bolt Hex t/4 20 x 3/4

Washer, Special

Nut, Crownlock 1/420

Plate, Support, Mandrel, LH.

Washer 13732 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Mower Assembiy, Complete

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.254520

TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-6

TRANSAXLE

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12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.254520

TRANSAXLE FOOTE =MODEL NUMBER 4360-6

TRANSAXLE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRiPTiON

NO. NO. NO. NO,

1 120458X

2 2274J

3 68003

4 !05904X

5 105905X

6 120460X

7 120461X

8 t20462X

8 120463X

8 120464X

8 120465X

8 120466X

8 83818

8 120467X

9 2286J

10 2267J

11 3413J

tl 2233J

11 2232J

11 2231J

11 2230J

1! 2229J

11 2228J

1I 2227J

11 2226J

11 105906X

12 6725J

13 120415X

I4 2257J

15 110077X

16 110078X

17 105909X

18 105910X

19 I05911X

20 t08976X

2! 105913X

22 120468X

23 2242J

24 120469X

25 2244J

26 105916X

27 120470X

28 110070X

29 t08977X

30 120405X

3t 108980X

32 !20406X

33 108455X

34 105923X

35 105925X

36 2232J

37 108978X

38 110079X

Housing, Upper 39

Screw, Tapping, 40

1/4-20 x .734 Lg. 41

Ball, Detent 42

Spring, Detent 43

Screw, Set 43

Ass y., Shifter 43

O-Ring 43

Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .006 43

Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x.010 43

Washer. Plain, .505 x.942 x.015 43

Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .020 43

Washer, Plain, .505 x.942 x.026 43

Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x.030 43

Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .040 43

Ring, Retaining 43

Ring, Retaining 43

Washer, Plain, .632 x 1.00 x ,0!0 44

Washer, Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .020 45

Washer Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .026 46

Washer. Plain, .632 x !.00 x .03t 47

Washer. Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .036 48

Washer, Plain..632 x 1.00 x .041 49

Washer. Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .046 50

Washer. Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .050 5!

Washer, Plain..632 x 1.00 x .060 52

Washer, Plain..632 x 1.00 x .082 53

O-Ring 54

Washer. Plaim .632 x 1.38 x ,046 55

Key, Woodruff. #9 56

Ass'y., Kit, Input Shaft 57

Pinion. Bevel. 14T. 58

Ring, Retaining 59

Chain, 24 Pitches 60

Bearing, Flange 61

Gear, Spur, 14T. 62

Collar, Clutch 63

Key, Clutch 64

Key, Woodruff, #3 65

Shaft, Intermediate 66

Key. Woodruff #61 67

Ring, Retaining 68

Sprocket, 18T. 69

Spacer 70

Gear, Spur, 37T, 71

Gear, Spur, 30T, 72

Gear, Spur, 25T.

Gear, Spur, 22T. 73

Gear, Spur, 19T 74

Spacer, 1.13 x 1.50 x .375 75

Washer, Plain, .640 x 1,37 x .061

Washer, Plain, .632 x !.00 x .026

Spacer, .630 x !.00 x .169

Ass'y., Gear, Combo., 12T. &

35T.

"Use in various combinations to maintain proper clearances

**Order Key No 15.

12047tX

120472X

105928X

110084X

108983X

105930X

105931X

105932X

3417J

106097X

2264J

106098X

2265J

106586X

106587X

106588X

2263J

120473X

105933X

!20407X

106589X

120408X

105937X

105936X

2226J

2272J

2263J

120474X

110081X

!05941X

1!0071X

120952X

110082X

120475X

120476X

120961X

64260

108989X

120953X

120954X

120955X

108992X

108996X

120956X

73810500

106596X

120993X

!20951X

120416X

Shaft, Idler

Spacer, .635 x .875 x .755

Sprocket, 9T

Gear, Bevel, 42T,

Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.12 x .010

Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.12 x .015

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.12 x .020

Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.12 × .025

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x ,020

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .025

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .031

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .035

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .040

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .045

Washer Plain, ,758 x 1.25 x .050

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .055

Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .062

Shaft, Drive

Gear. Spur, 12T.

Gear, Spur, 20T.

Gear, Spur, 25T.

Gear, Spur, 28T.

Gear. Spur. 31T.

Spacer, .781 x 1.00 x .375

Washer, Plain, .632 x 1.00 × .060

Seal, Felt

Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .062

Axle, L.H.

Gear, Miter. 15T.

Ring, Retaining

Gear, Spur. 32T.

Shaft. Cross

Gear, Miter, 15T.

Axle. R. H,

Housing, Lower

Puck, Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer

Ass'y, Jaw, Brake

Pin. Dowel

Screw, Tapping, 5/16 - 18 x 2.25

Lever, Actuating

Washer, Plain..321 x 1.00 x .055

Bracket. Anti-Rotation

Nut, Lock 5/16-24

Screw, Tapping, 5/16 - 18 x 1.44

Lg.

Washer, Plain, .343 x.81 x .059

Puck, Friction

Grease

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

1 inch =25.4 mm

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91 90 89

4 _ 88

81

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61

63

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73

72

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ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON =MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE NUMBER 0412=01

KEY

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART

NO. NO. NO.

93705 Screw-Hex Head 57 291675

223752 Guard-Flywheel 58 490452

490854 Housing-Blower 59 271916

93158 Screw-Blower Housing Mounting

Sem 271996

93535 Screw-Sem (3/4" Long)

223726 Retainer-Fan 271997

280687 Fan-Flywheel

398525 Insulator Assembly 60 292260

92791 Washer Lock- Shakeproof 61 93630

93722 Terminal-Spade 62 26828

90576 Nut-Hex. 8-32 63 262246

26157 Spring-Throttle Adjustment 64 262247

90200 Screw-Machine, Fill. Hd. 8-32 x t/2" 65 65906

93572 Screw-Carburetor 66 22! 596

491594 Plate-Governor Control (Choke-A- 67 262248

Matic) 68 262135

260695 Spring Governor 69 490466

221535 Clamp Casing

93496 Screw-Sem

262348 Link Governor 70 262243

260584 Spring Governor Link 71 94160

492325 Flywheel and Ring Gear Assy,- 72 394661

Magneto 394662

399676 Gear-Ring (Includes Mounting 394663

Parts) 394664

261623 ** Bearing Cylinder 73 394665

391086 Seal Oil 392331

490450 Cylinder Assembly 39! 781

231597 Bushing-Governor Crank (1/4" I.D.) 391782

491323 Seal-Oil 391783

93307 Retainer-E-Ring 74 260924

93306 Cotter Hair Pin 75 299691

222450 Washer-Governor Crank (1/4" t.D.) 391286

231058 Crank-Governor(l/4" dia.) 76 490348

490927 Lever Assy,-Governor (For 1/4" dia. 490469

Crank)

92613 Bolt Governor Lever 77 92909

231082 Nut-Hex, 10-24 78 222299

212359 Link-Counterweight 79 89838

93875 Screw-Counterweight (1) 80 66538

298909 ,Pin Counterweight (1) 81 93723

399891 Counterweight Assembly 82 802592

491255 Decal (Label) Kit

490525 Gasket Set 83 491491

490815 Oil Slinger, Governor Gear and 84 491490

Bracket Assembly 85 261961

27803 * Gasket-Valve Cover 231218

391406 Breather Assembly

280100 Tube-Breather 86 210940

93394 Screw-Sem 87 261463

490327 Cap and Dipstick-Oi! Filler 88 271866

270920 Seal-Oil Filler Cap 89 223715

93304 Screw Clamp Mtg. 90 93163

223721 Clamp-Oil Filler Tube 91 398808

490474 Fill Group Oil 92 492341

280741 Tube-Oil Filler 93 93381

68838 Seal-Filler Tube 94 19203

222698 Key Flywheel 95 221798

212897 Gear-Cam

94305 Screw-Base Mounting Sem

91084 Plug Fill Drain

DESCRIPTION

Seal-Oil

Base-Engine

*Gasket-Crankcase Cover-!/64"

thick

* Gasket-Crankcase Cover-.005"

thick

* Gasket-Crankcase Covero.009"

thick

Rotocoil Exhaust Valve

Retainer-Exhaust Valve Rotocoil (2)

Spring-Exhaust Valve

Valve-Exhaust

Valve-Intake

Spring-Intake Valve

Retainer-Intake Valve

Tappet-Valve

Gear-Timing

Crankshaft

NOTE: Order Part Number 94196

For Timing Gear Key

Eccentric

Pin-Eccentric

Piston Assy.-Standard

Piston Assy.-010" O.S.

Piston Assy,-,020" OS.

Piston Assy.-.030" O.S.

Ring Set-Piston Std.

Chrome Ring Set-Standard Size

Ring Set-Piston-.010" O.S.

Ring Set-Piston-.020" O.S.

Ring Set-Piston-.030" O.S,

Lock-Piston Pin

Pin Assembly-Piston-Standard

Pin Assembly-Piston-.005" O.S.

Rod Assembly-Connecting

Connecting Rod with .020"

Undersize Crank Pin Bore,

Screw-Connecting Rod

Lock-Connecting Rod-Screw

Wrench-Spark Plug

Elbow-Spark Plug

Screw Cylinder Head (3" long),

Plug Spark (Resistor Type) (1-1/2"

high)

Head-Cylinder

Cover-Cylinder Head

Guide-Exhaust Valve

Guide-Intake Valve (Brass)

See Repair Manual

Seat-Exhaust Valve (Standard)

Seat-Intake Valve (Standard)

* Gasket Cylinder Head

Shield-Cylinder

Screw Cylinder Shield Mtg, Sem

Wire-Ground

Armature-Magneto

Screw-Armature Mounting Sem

Puller Flywheel

Termina!-Ignition Cable

* Included in Gasket Set--Part No. 490525

** Requires Special tools for Installation

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR o-MODEL NUMBER 917.254520

ENGINE BR|GGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE NUMBER 0412-01

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO, NO. NO.

1 93535 Screw-Sere 31 394698 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

2 Motor-Starting(12 Volt) See Chart 32 270382 Washer-Choke Shaft

on Bottom of Page for Replacement 33 91920 Screw-Machine, Fill. Hd. 8-32 x

Paris. 5/8"

3 93984 Screw-Sem 34 222010 Valve-Choke

4 490324 Cover-Starter (includes Mounting 35 26157 Spring-Throttle Adjustment

Screws) 36 93043 Pin-Throttle Stop

5 212706 Knob-Air Cleaner 37 299740 1-Nozzle-Carburetor

6 231532 Nut-Air Cleaner Mtg. 38 292681 1 Valve Assembly-Carburetor Idle

7 94249 Washer-Air Cleaner 39 93499 Screw-Throttle and Choke Valve

8 223700 Cover-Air Cleaner Mtg Sere

9 94248 Stud-Air Cleaner 40 211712 Stop-Throttle

10 491519 Cartridge-Air Cleaner 41 261116 Spring-Choke Return

11 491877 Body-Air Cleaner 42 390684 Shaft and Lever-Choke

12 94018 Screw-Air Cleaner Sere 43 2!1960 Venturi Carburetor

13 93805 Screw-Sem 44 221997 1-Plug-Welch

14 222562 Screen-Flush Rotating 45 490473 Body Assembly-Carburetor

15 280848 Spacer 46 271853 Washer-Throttle Shaft Seal (Foam)

16 92284 Nut-Hex. 47 398970 Seal-Throttle Shaft

17 220865 Washer-Spring 48 491006 Shaft and Lever-Throttle

18 222561 Cup-Screen Mounting 49 270511 1-Gasket-Float Bowl

19 393295 Stator-Alternator (Tri-Circuit) 50 299707 Float-Carburetor

20 93621 Screw-Sere 51 222433 Valve-Throttle

21 261610 Link-Choke 52 231323 1-Screw-Nozzle

22 394890 Regulator-Alternator ( 9 Amp) 53 221995 Bowl-Float

23 93559 Screw-Regulator 54 230896 1-Pin-Float Hinge

24 394358 Filter-Fuel (In Fuel Line) 55 491031 Carburetor Assembly

25 93053 Clamp-Fuel Pipe 56 394681 1-Valve-Fuel Inlet

26 393815 Line-Fuel (11" long) (Cut to Suit) 57 222311 Bracket-Carburetor

27 67218 Connector-Fuel Pipe 58 396568 Valve-Needle

28 93572 Screw-Carburetor 59 222014 1 Washer-Float Bowl

29 270872 * Gasket-Carburetor Mounting

30 93357 Screw-Carburetor Mtg. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1inch =25.4 mm

K_ Number

Starter Motor Mfr. and

Motor Model Number

Briggs & "[ Housing

Stratton _

2

Motor and

Drive Ass'y.

394805

61 64 70

Thru Brush Drive

Bolt Ass'y. Ass'y.

*Includes B_sh Set

**Includes # 398003

# 280104

#490467

# 94288

94003 395538490421"*

Clutch Assembly

Gear

Retainer and Pin

Roll Pin

(Key No, 67)

(Key No. 68)

(Key No. 60)

(Key No. 69)

63

Armature

Ass'y,

390837

66

End Cap

Ass'y. Dnve

394857

65

End Cap Ass'y,

Commutator

395537*

62

Housing

Ass'y,

393825

* Included in Gasket Set--Part No. 490525

1" Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit--Part No.

394698

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Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Crsftsman Lawn Tractor

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you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, itmay change in future years w more attachments may oo aeaea, changes

(ir_uding changes in the stock number) may be made inthese attachments, or some may no longer be available.

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

attaching and detaching. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores, catalog sales offices, and through the catalog.

PER_NF.._ BAGGER lets you cotle_ grass clippings and leaves for a healthier nearer-looking lawn. Two Permane× containers hold 30°

gaUon plastic bags. Stock number 71-24940

LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.

71-24030 30-in. 9.0 cu. ft.

71-24032 32-in. 10.0 cu. ft.

71-24033 High-Performance 32 in. 11.5 cu. ft.

71-24038 38-in. 12.5 cu. ft.

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

71-24.52 3HP 12 bu. 71-26471 chute

CARTS make hauling easy.

71-24353

71-24354

71-24355

71-24358

4 cu. ft. 400 lb. Dump cart

10 cu. ft. 1,000 lb. Hauling cart

10 cu. ft. 1,000 lb. Dump cart

14 cu. ft. 1,250 lb. Dump cart

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18 inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 lb. of weight. Rounded edges _revent

harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum. Stock number 7! -24084.

SPREADER]SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kitling easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and sand.

71-24194 Drop type, 38 inch. 12 in. semi-pneumatic wheels. 100 lb. capcity steel hopper.

71-24394 Broadcasts over a 5 to 8foot swath. 70 lb. capacity steel hopper. Noncorrosive spreading spinner, nylon gear box,

stainless steel shaft.

71-24395 Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath. 160 lb. cspacity.No-rust polypropylene hopper and impeller. Vinyl hopper cover.

CORING AERATORtakes smallplugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24 hardened steel coring

tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray. Stock number 71-24351

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered 2.5" steel spikes mounted on 10-in. diameter discs puncture holes in

soil at close intervals to let moisture soak it. Steel weight tray for increased ponetratlon. Stock number 71-2435.

DETHATCHER loosens and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up. Twenty spring tine teeth. Useful to prepare bare

areas for reseeding. 40 inch rear mount: Stock number 71-24313.38 inch front mount: Stock number 71-24301.

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery orother 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.

71-2458 50 psi maximum pressure with 12 foot wand length. Sprays up to 25 feet with wand.

71-24398 25 psi maximum pressure with 10 foot wand length. Sprays up to 18 feet with wand.

SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14 inch high, 42 inch wide blade clears 38 inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers with

side lever. Adjustable skids: repJaceable, reversible scraper bar. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight). Stock number

71-24407.

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arangement.

Discharge chute adjusts to 210 degree arc from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 ftoLift controlled at tractor seat.

(Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight). Stock No. 71-24072.

TiRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth r_de,outstanding traction. Stock No. 71-24952.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials. In pairs. Stock No. 71-24434 (30

lb. each)

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear p_astic windshield offers 360 degree visebility.

Hinged metal frame doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry. Remove vinyl and windshield for use as sun protector in summer. Stock

No. 71-24! 71.

Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid safety glass windshied with hand operated wiper (Stock No. 71-26168); 12-volt

amber caution light for mounting on cab top (Stock No. 71-26169).

TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of Evolution 3fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light weight, so_t, non-

abrasivo, p_ in all temperatures, durab_, st_dn-tear-puncture resistant, wiU n_ shdnk or stretch). Stock No. 71-24601.

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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SiGHTiNG

GUIDE

ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LiNE OR TREE.

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15 ° MAX.

MODEL NO.

917.254520

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

12.0 P IC

ELECTRIC START

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5 SPE

LAWN

DECK

TRANSAXLE

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.

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

Service Centers and most Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

•PRODUCT - 12 H.P. LAWN TRACTOR

• MODEL NUMBER - 917.254520

.ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 281707, TYPE NUMBER 0412-01

• PART NUMBER

o 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 tr,_iried to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we soU.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, |L 60684 U°S.A°

126718XOE 2.5.90 PRINTED IN U.S.A.