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OWNERS
MANUAL

MODEL

NO,

917.255275

Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instruction
s
Carefully

36" RIDING
LAWN TRACTOR
ELECTRIC START
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck

and Co., Chicagor-ffL

60684,

USA.

MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears Lawn
Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured '
to give you the best possib{e dependability and performance_
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy. please contact your nearest Sears, Roebuck and Co. Store_
They have competent, we_-trained technicians and the proper
tools to service or repair this unit.

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS
WILL
BE FOUND
ON THE MODEL
PLATE ATTACHED
TO THE CHASSIS
ASSEMBLY_
YOU SHOULD
AND SERIAL
IN A SAFE
REFERENCE_

(REFER TO PAGE 18L
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt enable
you to assemble, operate and maintain your Tractor properly.
Always observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION".

RECORD BOTH MODEL
NUMBERS
AND KEEP
PLACE
FOR FUTURE

_>
'=_

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ELECTRBC
START
LAWN
TRACTOR

For one year from the date of purchase,when this Lawn Tractor is usedfor persona]household
purposes, Searswill repair any defect in material or workmanship in this Lawn Tractor, except
the battery, at no charge°

€;_

If this Lawn Tractor is used for commercial or rental purposes,this warranty applies for only 30
days from the date of purchase.

FULL

90=DAY

WARRANTY

Ot=_ BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase,if any battery included with the Lawn Tractor proves
defective in material or workmanship and will not hold a charge, Searswilt replace the battery,
at no charge.

UMBTED

WARRANTY

BATTERY

From the 91st day until one year from the date of purchase,if any battery included with the
Lawn Tractor proves defective in material or' workmanship and wilt not hold a charge,;Searswill
replace the battery, charging 1/12th of the price of the new battery for each full month from the
date of purchase°
Warranty service is available at your home, at no charge, by simply contacting the nearest Sears
store €.r Service Center throughout the United States,,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other'rights which vary from
state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
SearsTower
BSC 41-3
Chicago, I L 60684

TABLE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION
MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

OF CONTENTS

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

TROUBLE

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

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

REPAI R PARTS ..................................

- TRACTOR

INSTRUCTIONS

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

- TRACTOR

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

SHOOTING

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

INSTRUCTIONS

- MOWER .............

INSTRUCTIONS

- MOWER

.........

14
15
17

RUILES FOB SAFE

OPERATnoN

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engme s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any), tf a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator°
in the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may
have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands See your Sears Authorized
Service Center for spark arrester muffler part
number 673A223.

1, Know the controls and how to stop quickly,, READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
2,. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.,
3, Do not carry passengers Keep children and pets a safe distance away,
4, Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts,
5, Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the
area being cut Don't let other interests distract you..
6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when
not in drivers seat,,
Z. Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side,
8, Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown.
9, Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral before attempting to start the engine.
10, Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator's position.
11_ Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment or repairs.
12. Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use.,
13., Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended, such as disengaging the power-take-off,
lowering
the attachments, shifting into neutral, setting the parking
brake, stopping the engine, and removing 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°
t5_ Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes..
t6 Do not shift gears while going up or down slopes. Choose
a gear low enough to negotiate the slope without stopping
and shifting gears To reduce speed, move throttle lever
to slow,
17 Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is um
sure or at a speed which could cause a skid.
18o Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards,
19o Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways_
20, Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them, Never
deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
object.,
21,, Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop,.
22, Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the deflector
(discharge chute) or near any moving parts while tractor or
mower are 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
this owner's manual,
24. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways_
25 When using any attachments,
never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation.
26_ Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable°
a, Use approved gasoline containers,,
b, Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to
a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe 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 condition, and keep safety devices in place.
28., Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment 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,
31, Except for adjustment;
DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard_
32., DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A MUFFLER
OR TAMPER WITH THE 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 inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment,
34, Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine,
35,, When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
a,, Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light°
b, Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine
is running if the operator must dismount to do so.
c Shut the engine off when removing the grass catcher or
unclogging chute,
d. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals,
36. Check the grass catcher bags frequently for wear or deterioration Replace with new bags for safety protection,
37 Do not operate the Mower without either the entire grass
catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in
place,
38. Disengage power to mower before backing up, Do not mow
in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area behind the mower,

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

-I-

CUT

AWAY

VIEW

VENT

To assembleyour Tractor you will need:
one 3/4" socket wrench and two 7/16" wrenches

CAP

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

BATTERY
TUBE

ASSEMBLY
1_ Remove Shipping Strap Banding, B_ttery, Steering Wheel
and Bag of Parts,
2, Filling and charging Batter,/ (BEFORE I_STALLING
ON
TRACTOR),

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD,

a, Battery Electrolyte:
SEE DETAILED
iNSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGED WITH BATTERY
b Fill Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes incells
(Fig 1)NOTE:
DO NOT OVERFILL,
(OVERFILLING
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR),

ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY
WITH ELECTROLYTE.

tN CONTACT|
/

c, Check level of electrolyte after 30 mlnutes. Add additional electrolyte if necessary. NOTE: TIGHTEN CAPS
SECURELY,
d. Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding three a_peres
for' about two and one half hours,

DO NOT SMOKE,
ED

FIGURE

ARE

EXPLOSlVE.J

e, Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding [t to
four inches of water in a five gatlod plastic container
Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of mo_e soda causes no more
foaming,.
3. Installing Battery using: two Flat Washers, two Wing Nuts
(shown futl size below) and

lii_ligil|{|ltHg

FIGURE

ELECTROLYTE

FUMES FROM CHARG-L'!

-2-

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

two Battery Bolts and Battery Ho_d Down Rod found in
Bag of Parts,.
a, Hook one Battery Bolt into stot in the rear of the Battery Support (Fig 2) NOTE: SHAPE OF BATI'ERY
BOLT.
b. Place Battery in Battery Tray {Fig_ 2)
c_ Fasten Battery to installed Battery Bolt with the Battery
Hold Down Rod. Washer and Wing Nut (Fig,. 2),.
d_ Hook remaining Battery Bolt to front of Battery Support and fasten Battery Hold Down Rod to it with remaining Fiat Washer and W_ng Nut,, Tighten Wing Nuts
securely by hand {Fig. 3).
NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY
DRAIN TUBE iS SECURELY ATTACHED
TO BATTERY
TRAY DRAIN (FIG, 3),

4. Connecting Battery Cables using: two Hex Bolts, two Flat
Washers, two Lockwashers and two He× Nuts (shown full
size below) and a Terminal Cover found in Bag of Parts.

@©
ao Position Terminal Cover over RED Battery Cable (Fig.
4),
POSITIVE
TERMINAL
MUST BE CONNECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS
FROM ACCIDENTAL
GROUNDING°

b, Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+) Battery Terminal with Hex Bolt. Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex
Nut {Fig_ 3). Form Cable in an upward position (Fig_
4) and tighten securely, Place Terminal Cover over Terminal. NOTE: PULL TERMINAL
COVER FORWARD
TO ENCLOSE BATTERY TERMINAL
(FIG. 5),
c, Connect BLACK Ground Cable to Negative (-) Battery
Terminal with remaining Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock-,
washer, and Hex Nut° Tighten securely (Fig 3)
5, Install Steering Wheel using
(shown full size below) and

Flat Washer, Hex Jam Nut

TERMINAL
COVER

Steering Wheel Insert found in Bag of Parts,
a, Secure the Steering Wheel to Steering Shaft with Washer
and Hex Jam Nut i.Fig=6) Tighten securely,
b, Install the Steering Wheel Insert
NOTE:
A SPARK ARRESTOR
MUFFLER
(PAGE 23) tS
AVAILABLE
AS AN ACCESSORY
PART FOR YOUR
TRACTOR,,
CHECK LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS
IN YOUR
AREA,

FIGURE

8NITBAL

ADaUSTMENTS

1, REDUCE TIRE PRESSURE TO 14 POUNDS IN FRONT
AND 12 POUNDS IN REAR TIRES. (Tires were overin*
flared for shipping purposes)_
2 Seat position should be adiusted forward or backward so
that operator can comfortably reach Ctutch,.Brake Pedal
(Fig 8).
a, Loosen the Bolt beneath the Seat Spring (Fig. 7), Slide
the seat forward or backward Tighten Bolt securely,
3 Check mower alignment page 13 and a'djust if r_ecessary

FIGURE
7

SEAT

IINgTOAL

SEAT SPRING
s_
BOLT

SERVllCE

NOTE: BE CAREFUL
THE ENGINE WHEN
FUEL
t

NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER
CHECKING
OR ADDING
OIL OR

Pu$t Hood Latches away from
Hood.

Latching Pins (Fig 8)+ Raise

2 Check Engine Oil Love] with Tractor on tevel ground+ Remove and wipe Dipstick (Fig° 9} clean, screw it in tight for'
a few seconds remove and read Oil Level. If necessary, add
Oil untii "FULL
mark is reached. In summer use S.A.E+
30 (SC, SO, SE or SF) Oil. tn winter (below 32°F+} use
S,A,E, t0W30 (SC, SD, SE or SF}. in extreme cotd (below
0+F.) use S.A E. 5W20 (SC, SD, SE or SF} DO NOT USE
10W40 OIL. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL
3, Flit Fuel Tank (Fig. 9) with fresh, clean regular grade feaded or low-lead automotive
gasoline ' only, Cap_acity is 3
quar_s. NOTE: DO NOT SWITCH FROM LEADED TO
LEAD.FREE GASOLINE
WARNING:
DO NOT USE GASOHOL. Gasehot type alcohols react with water content in the fuel and tend to
form strong acids which can corrode metal parts, even eat
rubber and plastics

FILL 'to BOTTOM OF GAS TANK
ER NECK.
DO NOT OVERFILL,
OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL.

-4+

FILL,
WIPE

OPERATBON
NOTE:

MOWER

OPERATION

IS LISTED

PAGE 14,

THIS TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED
WITH
INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
TO PREVENT
STARTING
OF THE TRACTOR
ENGINE
WHILE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH
LEVER
IS IN THE "ENGAGED"
POSITION (FIG.
10) AND/OR
THE GEAR
SH! FT
LEVER
IS NOT
IN "NEUTRAL"
POSITION
(FIG. 12),
IMMEDIATELY
REPLACE
SWITCHES THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER
WORKING
ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THESE
SWITCHES,,
YOUR TRACTOR'
IN A LARGE, OPEN
LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE
AREA.

FIGURE

CAUTSON
1o Keep eli shields in place,.
2,, Before leaving operator's position:
a Shift lever to neutra{ (Fig° 12)
b Set parking brake (Fig, 11),
c., Disengage attachment
clutch (Mower Blade Clutch
Lever) (Fig 10)
do Shut off engine.
e. Remove ignition key.
3o Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine.
4., Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine°

STARTgNG

THE

ENGINE

1., Disengage Mower Blade Clutch Lever {Fig. 10),
2. Depress Clutch-Brake Pedal fully,, Raise Parking Brake
Lever and hold in "LOCK"
position (Fig 11) Release
Clutch-Brake Pedal.

[

FIGURE

MAIN COMPLETELY
DEPRESSED WHEN
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL
SHOULD
REFOOT PRESSURE IS
RELEASED_

3. Place Gear Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL"
position (Fig 12)
4, Move Throttle Control Lever (Fig. 13) to full throttle stop,
then to the right and upward for "CHOKE"
position,, At
the "FAST" position the Lever has a stop. The stop is pro_
vided so that you will know when you are at full throttle
"FAST"
position and prevent over travel into choke position,
5, Turn Ignition Key clockwise to "START"
position and
release Key as soon as engine starts (Fig,, 13). immediately,
move Throt,_le Control Lever mid-way between "FASTand "'SLOW" positions.
NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY
FOR
MORE THAN THIRTY SECONDS AT A TIME. If Engine
does not start after severe l,attem_,ts, mo_e Throttle Control
Lever mid,,way between
FAST
and "SLOW' positions,
wait a few minutes, and try again,

WEAR
ANDAVO,D
LOOSE
F,TT,NG
CLOTHING
THAT COULD
GET CAUGHT
ALWAYS
WEAR
SUBSTANT,AL
FOOTIN MOVING
PARTS.
WARMONG

THE

ENGnNE

Move Throttle Control Lever mid-way between
FAST
and
,t
iI
....
SLOW positions (Fig,. 13). As engine warms up, move Throttle Control Lever to -FAST"
position NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES
BEFORE
OPERATING
When restarting a warm engine_ move Throttle Control Lever
to "FAST" position, "'CHOKE-may
not have to be used,

TROL LEVER UNLESS ENGINE IS RUN*
DO
THROTTLE
CONNING NOT
(FIG. OPERATE
13).

:tGURE

{
5-

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITI_OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CATo
CriER, ON MOWERS SO EQUIPPED, OR
THE DEFLECTOR
SHIELD (DISCHARGE
GUARD) IN PLACE.

TRANSPORTING

YOUR

T_ACTOR

For pushing or towing your tractor, _l_ce Gear Shift Lever
in "NEUTRAL"
,position (Fig. 12}, Push Clutch-Brake Peda!
down firmly to UNLOCK
Parking Brake (Fig, 11} NOTE:
DO NOT TOW YOUR
TRACTOR
FASTER THAN SIX
MILES PER HOUR,,

TRACTOR

OPERATgON

1,. Move Gear Shift
down hills.

1,, Depress button at top of Mower Lift Lever and move Lever
rearward to its "HIGHEST POSITION"
(Fig° 14).
Z With engine running and warm, place Throttle Control
Lever m_dway between FAST and SLOW pos=tlon,
3_ Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly to "UNLOCK" Parking Brake (Fig, t t),
4_ Move Gear Shift Lever to "1ST" Gear (Fig_ 12),,
5o Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY
to start forward
movement_
6_ If ground travel is too slow, move Throttle Control Lever
_tl
II
, ,
to FAST
posnt=on or press Clutch-Brake Pedal to stop
and shift to a different gear, NOTE: ALWAYS SELECT A
GROUND
TRAVEL
SPEED THAT WILL
SUIT THE
TERRAIN AND 'THE ATTACHMENT
BEING USED,

LEAVE

WILL

WHEN

STOP-

STARTING
YOUR
TRACTOR
'dVItTH A LOW
BATTERY
If your Battery is too tow to start the engine, it should be
1|
II
.
recharged. 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 GENERi_TE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,
AND
SMOKING
MATERIALS
AWAY
FROM BATTERIES.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
AROUND BATTERIES°

TRACTOR

1, Connect each end of the RED Cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminals of each battery (taking care not to short against
chassis)_
2, Connect one end of the BLACK Cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery.
3, Connect the other end of the cable to ENGINE BLOCK
or good CHASSIS GROUND on tractor (away from Gas
Tank or Battery),
4., Disconnect cables in reverse order:
a. Engine Block or chassis of tractor_
bo Negative terminal of fully charged battery.
c, Positive terminals_

TOR
TO KEY
PREVENT
REMOVE
WHEN UNAUTHORIZED
LEAVING TRACUSEo
TO COMPLETE
GEARS.

ROOM

b, If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake
Pedal quickly to brake position and lock Parking Brake_
c_ To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in the
tl
tl
lowest speed range ( 1ST Gear) and that you have
allowed room to rolt slightly downhill. Depress ClutchBrake fully, Unlock Parking Brake and release ClutchBrake Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor movement.
3. Make all turns gradually,,

1, Push Clutch-Brake Pedal completely into "BRAKE" positiono
2, Move Gear Shift Lever to '*NEUTRAL"
position.
3, Place Parking Brake in "LOCK"
position., Raise Parking
Brake Lever and hoed in "LOCK'* position (Fig.. 11L Release Clutch-Brake Pedal,
4o Move Throttle Control Lever to "SLOW" positiom
5. Disengage Mower Blade Clutch Lever.
6, Turn ignition Key to "OFF" position (Fig,, 13}.

BRING TRACTOR
BEFORE SHIFTING

ENOUGH

SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS
PING
AND
STARTING
3['O ALLOW
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL
MOVES
THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.

NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE
ENGINE AT FULL ENGINE
RPM WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PERFORMANCE,
LONG ENGINE
LIFE AND PROPER DISCHARGE
OF CUT MATERIAL
REGULATE
GROUND
SPEED BY SELECTING A LOW ENOUGH GEAR (FIG. 12)
TO GIVE THE MOWER CUTTING
PERFORMANCE
PLUS
QUALITY
OF CUT DESIRED

YOUR

HgLILS

2. AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS_
a,. tf slowing is necessary, move Throttle Control Lever to
slower position.

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET
IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING
PART
WHILE TRACTOR
OR ANY POWERED
ATTACHMENT
IS RUNNING°

STOPPING

Gear before starting up o;

DO NOT DRIVE
UP OR DOWN HILLS
WITH
SLOPES GREATER
THAN
15 ° ,
AND
DO NOT DRIVE
ACROSS ANY
SLOPE.

@PERATB@N

MAKE
SURE PARKING
BRAKE
HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.

Lever to "IST"

S3[OP

-6-

I
DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BAT-I
TERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,

MAIINTENANCE
MOWER MAINTENANCE

tS LISTED

ON PAGE t5.,

To keep your tractor running better, longer; perform
saw service using the following Maintenanc_ Schedule..

neces-

REFER
TO "STOPPING
YOUR
TRACTOR" PAGE 6 AND DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
BEFORE MAKING
ANY INSPECTION,
ADJUSTMENT
OR REPAIR
(EXCEPT CARBURETOR)..

D gLV

t ABNTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins are secure.
Observe all safety precautions
Keep Tractor well lubricated
(refer to page 12)

FIIRST

_ HOURS

1. CHANGE,ENGINE
OIL
Changing Oil after the first two hours wilt help e{iminate
break4n residue which might be damaging to your Engine.
NOTE: Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the Enginewhen
changing,, oil. Move Mower Blade Clutch Lever to--ENGAGED" position.

CUT

a. Drain Oil with Engine warm. Unscrew Oil Drain Plug
(Fig. 15) and remove Dipstick. Catch Oit in a suitable
container. Replace Ptug
b. Refill Engine Oil. tn summer use S,A.E, 30 (SC, SD, SE
or SF) Oil, In winter (below 32°F.) use S.AE. 10W30
(SC, SD, SE or SF). In extreme cold {below O°F.} use
SAE.
5W20 (SC. SD. SE or SFL DO NOT USE 10W40
Of L. Refill capacity is 3 pints., NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL Replace Dipstick.
c, Disengage Mower Blade Clutch Lever.,

AWAY

VIEW

VENT

CAP

/BATTERY'

BATTERY

FREQUENTILY
1_ CHECK BATTERY
a. Electrolyte solut{on level in each Battery Cell should be
even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig, !6). Add disti{led water if necessary. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
b. Keep Battery and Terminals ctean. Refer to page 10.
c Keep Battery Bolts tight_
d, Keep Vent Caps tight and smatl Vent holes in caps
open.
e. Recharge SLOWLY at 3 amperes if necessary.
2o CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure in front Tires should be 14 pounds; rear'Fires
t2 pounds.
3. CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air Screen (Fig. 15) must be kept free of dirt andchaff to
prevent Engine damage from overheating.
4. CHECK BRAKE OPERATION
This tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake
mounted on the right side of the transaxle..
IF TRACTOR

REQUIRES

.'t'

FIGURE

THAN

SIX
HIGHEST
FEETGEAR,
STOPPING
THEN BRAKE
DISTANCE
MUST BE
IN
ADJUSTED,
NOTE; R,H, REAR WHEEL WAS REMOVED FOR ILLUSTRATING ONLY (FIG., 17).
A 5/64 INCH ALLEN
SET SCREW WRENCH
IS REQUI RED TO ADJUST THE BRAKE.,
a. To adjust, tighten set screw until Brake Disc cannot be
moved by hand, approximately
1/4 to t/2 turns clockwise, Now loosen Set Screw until Brake Disc is just
moveable by hand (Fig,, 17).
b., Road test tractor as stated above. Readjust if necessary...

.ou.s
(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING
IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)
1. CLEAN AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (FIG'S. 18 AND 19)
a, Remove two Screws and lift off complete air cteaner
assembly.
b. Remove Screen and Spacers from foam element
c, Remove foam element from air cleaner bqdy
d Wash foam element in liquid de_'er_ent and water to
remove dirt,
e. Wrap foam in cloth and squeeze dry,
f. Saturate foam in engine oiL. Squeeze to remove excess
g, Assemble parts - securely fasten to carburetor
with
screws_
When assembling make certain the lip of the foam element'
extends over edge of the air cleaner body. The foam element lip will form a protective seal

HOUSING

NOTE', NEVER
REMOVED.
2,_ CHANGE
The best
operation
in the hot

RUN

ENGINE

WITH

AIR

CLEANER

ENGINE OIL
time to change Engine Oil is at the end of a days
when all dirt and foreign material is suspended
Oit_ Refer to page 7,

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.ou.s

1,. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
Keep Engine Cooling Fins free of dust, d_rt and oil t_ prevent Engine damage from overheating,
a. Remove Blower Housing (Fig,, 18) and Cylinder Head
Cover_
b,_ Clean Engine Cooling Fins with a stiff brisded brush or
compressed air, Reassemble Cylinder Head Cover to Engine,

WEAR
SAFETY
GLASSES
USING
COMFIGURE

PRESSED AIR.

2, MUFFLER
Do not operate the tractor without a Muffter (Fig, 19) or
tamper with the exhaust system., Damaged Mufflers or
spark arrestors could create a fire hazard, Inspect periodically and replace if necessary_ if your engine is equipped
with a spark arrestor screen assembly, remove every 50
hours for cleaning and inspection, Replace if damaged,,

EVERY

HOURS

CHECK ENGINE

OIL LEVEL

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE
WITH ENGINE RUNNING,.

The Spark Plug should be changed every 100 hours of operation or at the beginning of each mowing season,.To remove
It
/!
the Spark Plug a 3/8 Drive Deep Well 3/4 Socket is required,,
Set Spark Plug gap at 030 inch {Fig. 20)
OIL

LEVEL

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REPLACE AIR CLEANER

Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine Oit
Level with Tractor on tevel ground. Remove and wipe Dipstick ctean (Fig. 18), screw it in tight for a few seconds remove and read Oil Level. If necessary, add Oil until _ FULL
mark is reached, In summer use SA.E, 30 (SC, SD, SE or SF)
Oil In winter (below 32°F,) use S,A,E. t0W30 (SC, SD, SE or
(SF),. In extreme cold (below O=F,) use S.A.E, 5W20 (SC, SD,
SE or SF) DO NOT USE 10W40 OIL NOTE: DO NOT
OVERFILL,.

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ELEMENT

A+S NEEDED:

IDLE

SPEED

ADJUSTING

1+ CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
Never attempt to change maximum engine speed This is
preset at the factory and should only be changed by a qualified service technician who has the necessary equipment
a. Adjust Carburetor to suggested initial Settings+
-- Turn High Speed Adjusting Needle clockwise, closing
finger tight ONLY, and then turn counterclockwise
I .. 1/2 turns (Fig. 21}_
NOTE: VALVES
MAY BE DAMAGED
BY TURNING THEM TOO FAR,
-+ Turn Idle Adiusting Needle clockwise closing finger
tight ONLY, and then turn counterclockwise ! + 1/4
turns,,

•
REFER TO
PAGE 5_

"STARTING

THE

ENGINE"

b. Start Engine and aliow to warm for five minutes
c. Make final adjustments with Engine running and Gear
Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL"
position..
-- With Throttle Control Lever in ++RUN" position, turn
High Speed Adjusting Needle counterclockwise until
+
ii
t!
,
,
.
engine runs rough then turn clockwise unt+l end+no
begins to miss Turn Needle to a point midway be
tween these positions
With Throttle Control Lever in "SLOW ++ position.
hold Throttle Lever so that Idle Speed Adiusting
Screw is against Carburetor,
turn Idle Adjusting
Needle counterclockwise until engine runs "rough"
and then turn clockwise until engine begins to die
Turn Idle Needle to a point midway between these
positions
NOTE: tf engine hesitates when moving Throttle Control
Lever from "SLOW" to "FAST H positions, turn Idle Speed
Adjusting Screw counterclockwise one-eighth turn
2. TO REMOVE
REPLACE
MANUAL.

TRACTOR

BELT

ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED

a,, Engage Parking Brake,
b, Place Mower Blade Clutch
c,
d+

e,
f.,
g+
h,
i,
j+

IN THIS

Lever in "DISENGAGED"

position (Fig,, 10)+
Remove Mower Belt from around Engine Pulley (Fig
22)
Loosen the three Belt Snubbers (Fig's, 22 and 23) and
swing away from Transaxle Pulley (Fig, 23) and Stationary Idler Pulley (Fig, 22}+
Remove Nut from Traction Drive Idler Pulley and re,.
move Pulley,
Remove LH, Torque Strap on Transaxte (Page 24, Key
No, 32).
Remove Belt from around Transaxle Pulley by rolling
Belt over top of Pulley (Fig. 23),,
Remove Belt from around Engine Pulley,
Disconnect Wires on Interlock Switch (Key No+ 16, page
26),
Form a loop in Belt and push it through opening con+,
raining Shift Lever in the Chassis° Pull loop up over
Shift Lever and remove Belt.

k. Assemble Belt by reversing above procedures. NOTE:
Set Belt Snubbers 1/16 of an inch away from Belt with
Idler engaged+

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FIGURE

3. ISO-MOUNT REPLACEMENT
Should you need to replace your Iso-Mount
Assembly
order 674A166 listed on page 23, (674A166 contains only,,
one of the four assemblies illustrated in Fig,. 23AL Included
in 674A166
are two Washers,. Set a Washer on edge on
Washer Gauge (Fig 23A), to determine which is Washer
"A"
and which is Washer "B". NOTE: USE WASHER
"A"
ONLY
IN tSO-MOUNT
POSITION
NO. 1. USE
WASHER "B" iN POSITION NO, 2,3 AND4
DISCARD
THE WASHER THAT IS NOT REQUIRED
4. CLEAN

BATTERY

AND TERMINALS

Corrosion
and dirt on the Battery
the Battery to "leak" power,,

and Terminals cause

LEAD-ACID
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,
AND
SMOKING
MATERIALS
AWAY
FROM
BATTERIES.
ALWAYS
SHIELD
EYES AROUND BATTERIES.

FIGURE

Disconnect
BLACK Battery Cable then RED Battery
Cable and remove Battery from Tractor. Wash Battery
with four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of
water, NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA
SOLUTION
INTO THE CELLS. Rinse the Battery with
plain water, dry and reinstall on Tractor
b, Clean terminals and Battery
Cable ends with a wire
brush until bright,. Replace Battery Cables. connecting
RED Battery Cable first, then BLACK Battery Cabte to
respective terminals° Coat terminal connections with
Vasofine, Replace Terminal Cover

23A

5. TIRE CARE
a Maintain
tire pressure in front tires at 14 pounds;
rear tires at 12 pounds,
b Keep tires free of gaso{ine, o11, or insect controt chemicals which can destroy rubber
c Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards that
may cause tire damage,
,"
d. Removing front wheel for tire repair (Fig,. 24),
,.-Block up front axle securely or use a Sears Tractor
Jack.
-,. Remove Klip Ring and Washer and remove wheel.
-- Repair tire and reassemble_ Replace Washer, snap
Klip Ring securely in axle groove.
e, Removing rear wheel for tire repair (Fig 25)
.,. Block up rear axle securely or use a Sears Tractor
Jack.
- Remove E, Ring and Washer (1 to 3 as required} and
remove wheel,.
-- Repair tire and reassemble., Replace Washer (Washers)
and snap E,,Ring securely in Axle Groove,
-- Make sure Square Key is in place on Axle Shaft,

SQUARE

BEADS ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION
WHEN
MOUNTING
TIRES,
UNLESS
CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.

6., FINISH
Keep tractor finish and seat free of gasoline, oit, insect
chemicals or battery e}ectrolvte
Protect painted surfaces
with automotive type wax

E.RING
WASHER

FIGURE

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TROUBLE

SHOOTaNG

POSSI BLE CAUSE

POSSIBLE

WILL NOT START
Shift Lever in gear
Mower Blade Clutch Lever engaged
No gasoline in Fuel Tank or clogged Fuel
Line
Blown Fuse
Dead Battery

Place in neutral
Disengage Lever {Fig t0)
Fill Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuet Line and
Carburetor (clean if necessary1
Check for fault and replace Fuse
Recharge or replace Battery

HARD TO START
Choked improperly, flooded

Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position
(Fig 131 and run starter several times to
clear out gas
Remove and clean
Remove and clean (Fig 19)
Clean, adjust gap or replace (Fig, 20}
Recharge or replace
Check the wiring and Spark Plug
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuet
and replace Spark Plug
Make necessary adjustments (Fig 21)

Engine

Clogged Fuel Tank
Dirty Air Cleaner
Spark P|ug dirty or improper gap
Defective Battery
Defective ignition or loose wiring
Water in gasoline or old fuel
improper

Carburetor

R EMEDY

adjustment

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER
Engine overload
Clogged Fuel Tank
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Improper Carburetor adjustment
Dirty Engine Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil
Spark Plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type
Faulty ignition
Poor compression
Oil in gasoline

Shift to a lower gear (Fig 12) or reduce load
Remove and clean
Remove and clean (Fig, t9}
Make necessary adjustments (Fig 21)
Clean Air Screen (Fig 15)
Add or change oil (Fig. t51
Replace Spark Plug (Fig 201
Check Spark Ptug and for loose wires
Major Engine overhaul
Drain and refill Gas Tank and Carburetor

ENGINE OVERHEATS
Dirty Air Screen
Low oil level or dirty oil
Dirty Engine
Partially plugged Muffler
Partially plugged Air Cleaner
Stale fuel or improper Carburetor

Clean Air Screen (Fig, 15)
Add or change oil (Fig. 15)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins (Page 81
Remove and clean Muffler or replace'
Remove and clean (Fig_ 19)
Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor (Fig. 21)

adjustment

NO LIGHTS
No Headlights with Light Switch on

Check Fuse, Switch and wire connections
Replace Sealed Beam Headlights

WON'T CHARGE
Blown Fuse
Defective Battery
Defective Regulator _ Rectifier
Defective Alternator

Check for fault and replace
Replace
Replace
Replace

ETORAGE
1. ENGINE OIL
Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oi!.,
Refer to page 7,

Turn ignition
key to "START"
seconds to distribute
oil
d. Replace with new Spark Plugo

position

fo_ a few

2. FUEL SYSTEM
a. Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to
run outof gasoline. NOTE: GASOLINE LEFT IN YOUR
ENGINE WILL LEAVE GUM DEPOSITS CLOGGING
FUEL SYSTEM,
b. Dispose of gasoline if not to be used. NOTE: GASO..
LINE
STORED
FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS
LOSES
ITS VOLATILITY
(AStLITY
TO BURN EFFECT..
tVELYI,.

4, BATTERY
a, Remove battery if tractor is not used regularly during
winter months Store in cool. dry place (above 50°F),
b, Re-charge each month if necessary, NOTE: BATTERIES
NOT IN USE FOR SEVERAL
MONTHS AND NOT
KEPT
FULLY
CHARGED,
PRODUCE
SULPHUR
DEPOSITS
ON PLATES WHICH CANNOT
BE RE-,
MOVED BY RECHARGING

3, CYLINDER
a, Remove Spark Plug.,
b. Pour one ounce of engine oil through spark plug hole
into cylinder,
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5. GENERAL

CLEANING

Clean engine, battery,

finish, seat, etc, of all foreign matter,

LUBRICATIONCHART
SPINDLES

(_
@

TIE

TIE
DRAG

CUTTING
HEAD --_--..._
PIVOT
POINT
MOTION DRIVE

ROD

LINK

STEERING

GEARS

1/'_1

COMPONENTS

\ t"
_"_

MOWER IDLER @
I

@ SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
v

SERVICE

RECORD

FILL tN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

SERVICE

Check Engine OIlLevel

DATES

Change Engine Oil
OIl Pivot Points
.... ,,,

Check Brake Operation
Clean Air Screen

_iP
..........

...........

Clean Air Cleaner Element

....

Replace Air Cleaner Element
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug

_!_

Check Battery Levels
Check '[ire Pres,_ure
Tighten Front Axle Pjyo_
o(pane
28,KeyLe_e,'F")Bolt

_l_

]
_
......

_i_I

12-

,,,

MOWER
AE)JUSTMENT
FOR AHY ADJUSTMENTS,
OR MAINTENANCE:

INSPECTION

PUSH TRACTOR
CLUTCH_RAKE
PED_
AL COMPLETELY
INTO BRAKE POSITION. MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO
"N" NEUTRAL
POSITIOtM, PLACE PARKING
BRAKE
IN "LOCK"
POSITION.
PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER
IN
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION.
SHUT
OFF THE ENGINE. MAKE ABSOLUTELY
SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING
PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY
STOPPED,
REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
THE SPAR|( PLUG AND KEEP WIRE
AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT
INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTs
ING,,
NOTE: BEFORE CHECKING
THE SIDE TO SIDE AND
FRONT
TO REAR ADJUSTMENTS
BELOW, BE SURE
PRESSURE IN FRONT TIRES IS 14 POUNDS AND PRES.
SURE IN REAR TIRES iS 12 POUNDS.. IF TIRES ARE
OVER OR UNDER INFLATED
YOU WILL NOT PROPERLY ADJUST YOUR MOWER.

LEVEL MOWER
TO SID

FROM

SBDE

Depress Lift Lever Plunger Cap Move Lift Lever (Fig. 26)
to approximate{y
the middle of notched Lever Quadrant.

Rotate b{ades so that they are pointing
side of mower.

Measure the height of the OUTER CUTTING TiP "of each
blade (Fig.. 27)° Both R.H and L,H. must be the same
distance from level surface within t/8 of an inch..

toward

discharge

4. if an adjustment is required, turn Side to Side Adjusting
Nut counterclockwise
((-_)
to raise LH. S_de of mower
and clockwise ( Y_}
to Iower L.H Side of mower (Fig
28- Inset)..

AD,JUST MOWER
TO REAR

FROM

FRONT

t. To obtain the best cutting results, your Mower Housing
shouid be adjusted so the tip of the blades are 3/16"
lower at front than at the rear With R.H mower blade
in t{ne with tength of tractor, measure the height of the
front tip of blade (Fig. 27L Rotate blade t/2 turn and
measure, The front tip must be appro×imate{y
3/16 of
an inch lower at front than at rear
2

If an adjustment {s required, loosen the four Front to Rear
Adjusting Nuts (two on each side of mower) (Fig. 28}.
Raise or lower the front of the mower to obtain the above
pitch or difference from front to rear. To hold this d_mension, use a piece of wood to block up the Mower Housing at
the center, front section of housing.. Tighten the four
Nuts securely. Remove piece of wood

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MOWER
OPERATaNG
INSTRUCTmO S
READ THE "RULES
TION"
CAREFULLY
ING YOUR MOWER.

FOR SAFE OPERABEFORE OPERAT-

THE MOWER MUST BE LEVELED" FROM FRONT TO
REAR BEFORE OPERATING.
THIS IS NECESSARY FOR
LEVEL AND EFFICIENT
MOWING
REFER TO PAGE 13,.
t,. Place Mower Blade
Position (Fig, 28)
FIGURE

Clutch

Lever in

"DISENGAGED

2, Push tractor Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position_

3, Place Gear Shift Lever in "NEUTRAL"

position,,

NOTE: Tractor must be in neutra] and Mower Blade Clutch
Lever in "DISENGAGED"
position before tractor will start,

4_ Start tractor and set engine speed to about 1/3 to 1/2 throt*
tie before engaging mower, After mower' is "ENGAGED"
and you have started forward travel, set to FULL THROTTLE
NOTE: '_ENGAGE"
OR "DISENGAGE"
MOWER BLADE
CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY,

NEVER SITTING
WHEN
"ENGAGE"
ON TRACTOR
MOWER

SEAT,
EXCEPT

Start mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as
conditions will permit. Average cutting height is appro×i _
mately 2 ,. 1/2 to 2 - 3/4 inches, Height of cut can be adjusted by means of the Lift Lever (Fig 26), Moving the Lever
forward lowers the mower_ Moving it bdckwards raises the
mower. The lever latch is actuated by depressing the Lift
Lever Plunger Cap at the top of the Lift Lever (Fig, 26}_

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has
been cut,1 Have the cut area to the right of the machine.
This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and
more uniform cutting,, When mowing large areas _Fig. 29),
start by turning to the right so that the clippings witl .be
discharged away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc, After
two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making
left hand turns until finished° If grass is extremely tall, it
should be mowed twice,, The first time cut relatively high,
The second time to the desired height= The left hand side of
mower should be used for trimming_

FLIP=UP

D SCHARGE

GUARD

Your mower has a flip-up Discharge Guard (Fig 30) for door
or gate clearance when held in raised position,,

MAKE SURE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH
LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED"
POSITION
AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE
RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLEC=
TORL NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE
GUARD IN OPERATiNG POSITION,.

14÷

MOWER
MAUNTENANCE
QNSTRUCTg@NS
FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS,
OR MAINTENANCE:

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED
BOLTS TO ATTACH
BLADES, CHECK
BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY
TO
MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT
TORQUE BOLTS 27 ,. 35 FT. LBS,

INSPECTION

PUSH TRACTOR
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY
INTO BRAKE POSITION.
PLACE
PARKING
BRAKE
IN
"LOCK"
POSITION.
MOVE GEAR SHIFT
LEVER
TO "NEUTRAL"
POSITION,
PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER
IN "DISENGAGED"
POSITION.
TURN
IGNITION
KEY TO "OFF"
POSITION,
MAKE
ABSOLUTELY
SURE
THE
BLADES
AND
ALL MOVING
PARTS
HAVE
COMPLETELY
STOPPED,_ REMOVE THE
IGNITION
KEY, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM
THE SPARK PLUG
AND KEEP WIRE
AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT
INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING°

BLA

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

CALVE

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 t5 hours of
mowing. Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower,
1o When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade balance and the blade should be checked for proper balance
before reinstaltation on mower_ Unbalanced or bent blade
will cause excessive vibration when running, and eventual
damage to mower or engine_ Replace bent or damaged
blades°
2. To ensure satisfactory operation, it is recommended that
before the start of each mowing season, the old blades be
discarded and replaced with new blades, Mower blades can
be purchased at all Sears retail and catalog stores

DABI.Y

I&BNTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins are secure,
Keep blades sharpoObserve all safety precautions Keep mower
well lubricated (refer to page 12)

CLEANI; G

MC)WER

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE
FORE CLEANING_

BETO

Water pressure from a garden hose wilt remove fresh clippings
from underside of mower, Clean mower after each mowing_

BLAI E

REPLACEMENT

Raise mower to highest

position to permit access to Blades,

1o Remove Bolt, Lockwasher and Washer (Fig 31) (turn
counterclockwise),
2. Place new Blade between Flanges, (the word "TOP" is
stamped on atl Blades to assure proper installation), and secure with Washer, Lockwasher
and Bolt previously re..
-15moved, TIGHTEN SECURELY.

REMOVE

MOWER

BELT

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED
tN THIS
MANUAL
1, Place Mower Blade Clutch Lever in '=DISENGAGED"
position (Fig, 28),
2, Move Lift Lever (Fig_ 26) forward to lower Mower to its
lowest positiom
3_ Loosen bolt and nut in tdler Pulley (Page 22, Key No 32),
Remove Bett from Engine Putley (Fig. 32),
4_ Remove bolts, washers and nuts from LoHoSlide Bracket
(Fig, 32).
5,, Pull Spring Brake Assemblies away from Jackshafts to remove Belt (Fig. 32),
6 Assemble new Belt by reversing the above procedure,

REMOVE

MOWER

1. Remove mower belt per instructions on page 15 under
"To Remove Mower Belt",,
2, Retighten mower idler pulley loosened in step 3, page 15,,
3, Remove Retainer Spring from LH, Brake Rod {Fig, 33),,
Remove Brake Rod from Mower Clutching and Braking
Lever, Repeat process and remove R,H. Brake Rod,,
4,

Remove nuts, bolts and washers from R,H, Front Slide
Bracket carefully - THE FRONT OF THE MOWER WILL
COME DOWN AS THE BRACKET IS REMOVED_

Remove nuts securing the R,,H, and L H, Lift Brackets at
the rear of the Mower_ THE REAR OF THE MOWEI_I
WILL
COME DOWN AS THE BRACKETS
ARE REMOVED,

Pull mower from underneath

REPLACE

tractor

from left side,

MOWER

t, Reposition mower under tractor,,
2, Reverse above procedure_
3_ Reinstall mower belt.,

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co,. reserves the right to make any changes
in design or improvements without imposing any obligation to
- 16 - install the same upon its items heretofore

manufactured,,

EP Sn

PA TS
SEARS

SCHEMATIC

LAWN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917o255275

DIAGRAM

BATTERY
RED

BLACK

÷:tl"
t2V

STARTER
RED

RED

NEUTRAL

INTERLOCK

SWITCH
SOLENOID

WHITE

IGNITION

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT
INTERLOCK SWITCH

CAPACITOR

BLACK
COIL PRI.
M

FUSE
30 AMP.

POINTS

PLUG

COIL SEC,

IGNITION

POSITION

SWITCH

BLACK

n,,

CIRCUIT
RECTIFIER
RED

OFF

CHARGING

COIL

',,.=.j_,,,_,AJ

_G
(DIODE)

B-L

START

B*S

ORANGE

WHITE

A,C. COIL

YOUR TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED WITH A _PECIAL ALTERNATOR
SYSTEM, THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CON,
NECTED TO THE BATTERY,
BUT HAVE THEIR OWN
ELECTRICAL
SOURCE,
BECAUSE
OF THIS, THE
BRIGHTNESS
OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH
THE ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE SPEED THE LIGHTS
WILL DIM, AS THE ENGINE tS SPEEDED UP, THE
LIGHTSWlLL
BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST_

LIGHT SWITCH

_HEADLIGHT
YELLOW

CHASSIS
GROUND

WIRING

INSULATED

/')

CLIPS

If Insulated Clips andWire Tie were removedfor servicing of unit, they should be replaced to properly secureyour wiring,

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nEPASR

PAIffTS
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL

DASHBOARD

NUMBER

917:255275

AND CHASSIS

11A

MODEL
PLATE

i_12

_{_14

t_26

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H
17

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12 _

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REPASR PARTS
SEARS
DASHBOARD

KEY
NO,

AND

LAWN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917_255275

CHASSIS

PART
NO

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO

PART
NO

t
2
3
4
5
6
7

2030J
t841J
678H272
1554J
678H427
9297R
6072P

12
13
14
15
17

STD523107
532P
STD523707
545P
5612P

8
9

678H494
5614P

Decal - Lower Dash
be_l - Upper Dash
Dashboard
Bushing, Steering
ChassisAssembly (Less Model Plate)
Insulated Clip
Machine Screw- Cross RecessPan
Head Noo 10- 24 x 1 - 1/4
Axle Support
Screw, Hex Washer Hd Type AB
No t0 x t/2
Spacer- Split
Nut, Keps No 10- 24 UNC
Insulated Clip

10
11
11A

7206J
572P
2521R

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

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DESCRIPTION

"Bolt, Hex 5/16- 18 x 3/4
Nut, Keps 5116- 18 UNC
"Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 3/4
Nut, Crowntock 3/8 - 16 UNC
Screw, Hex Washer Hd Thd
Form 5/16 - 18 x 1/2
575P
Nut - Crownlock 5/16- 18 UNC
678H403
Base ,, Battery
2751R
Clip- Line, Fuel
678H454
Support - Side, Battery
678H453
Support- Leg, Battery
1654P
Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga,
7603J
Battery Tray
7697J
Battery Drain Tube
STD523t06
"Boil, Hex 5/16- 18x 5/8
3807R
Bushing, Universal
7712J
Owners Manual
*STANDARD
HARDWARE-PURCHASE
LOCALLY

_EPAi_

PARTS
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL

FENDER,

NUMBER

917o255275

HOOD AND GRILL

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SEARS

FENDER,

HOOD

KEY
NO

PART
NO

I
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
t3
14
15
16
17
t8
t9
20
21

67BH149
677H83
4500J
8889R
STD5511 t0
677A605
677H94
678H275
677H704
677H950
678H276
677H705
678H47t
9596R
t496J
450tj
8937R
2893J
5612P

STD560907

AND

LAWN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

91"7.255275

GRILL

DESCRIPTION

Grill
Hood Assembty
Decal -. Hood, R H
Rubber Hood Latch
"Lockwasher No 10 Heavy
Top Panel with Silk Screen
Foot Rest- RH
Side Panel - R H
Fender- R.H
Spring Sea_
Side Panel - LH.
Fender- LH
Foot Rest. L H..
Decal - Brake, Clutch
Seat
Decal - Hood, L H
Hood Strip
Decal .. Grill
Screw, Hex Washer Hd Thrd
5/16- 18 x !/2
*Cotter Pin 3/32 x 3/4

Form

KEY
NO

PART
NO

STD511005

24
25
26
28

2029J
1599P
2015P
66P

29
3t
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
43
44

1507P
3008P
575P
1661P
STD551t50
STD525010
STD523107
STD523710
545P
678H456
664 tJ
531P
*STANDARD

-21 o

DESCRIPTION

*Screw, Machine Cross Recess Pan Hd
No. 10 - 24 x 1/2
Nut, Weld
Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x t6 Ga
Pop Rivet
Bolt, Carriage Short Shoutder 1/4 - 28
x t/2 Gr 5
Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga
Bolt, Hex 5/16 o 18 x 1/2
Nut, Crownlock 5/16 - t8 UNC
Washer 17/32 x I .. 3/16 x 12 Ga.
" Lockwasher, Spring 1/2
"Bolt, Hex 1/2 .. t3 x 1
"Bolt, Hex 5/16 -. 18 x 3/4
"Bolt, Hex 3/6 .. _6 x 1
Nut, Crownlock 3/8 - 16 UNC
Washer - Seat
Label - Fact, Warranty
Nut- Keps t/4 - 20 UNC
HARDWARE--PURCHASE

LOCALLY

REPAIR

PANTS
SEARS

CLUTCH-BRAKE

AND

LAWN

TRACTOR-MODEL

NUMBER

917.255275

DRIVE

25
29

'° 7
40
A

_41

@ 43 _46
- 22 -

_52

_'_ 53

_'_

mEPAUm PARTS
SEARS
CLUTCH-BRAKE

AND

LAWN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917,255275

DRIVE

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO

PART
NO.,

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO,

PART
NO

1
2
2A
2B
3

7t07J
420J
9540H
7106J
7729J

Pipe - Muffler
Muffler
Locknut - Conduit
Locknut - Conduit
Engine, t0 HP+ Model No+ 220707,
Type No. 0147-O1

33
34
35
36
37
38

1631J
3375J
61159
3400P
575P
5613P

39
40
4t
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49

1580P
9858M1
583P
3418P
STD55t143
t680P
55855
t650P
STD54153t
7810H
5606P

5O
51
52
53
54
55
56
58
59
60

2751R
4470J
STD523722
545P
678H492
STD5231t0
1599P
t622P
75 t2J
2228M

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
t4
I5
16
17
18
19
2O
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

1532J
1531J
4473J
674AI66
1666J
STD551037
4012P
8883R
7731J
t 629J
678H455
31927
9396E
STD560907
64229
1636J
5977J
677A903
1635J
678H509
67400
71673
73275
STD561210
5038P
4481J
677H960
67653
1649J

Engine Torque Strap
Torque Strap L+H.+
Spacer - Strap, Torque
+tso+mount Assembly
V+gelt Snubber
*Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga
90 ° Street Elbow 3/8- 18 NPT
Pedal Cover- Attachment
Engine Pulley
V+Belt Traction Drive
Foot Pedal Shaft
Plug,,Drain 3/8 + 18 Sq_ Hd+
Key_Square
"Cotter Pin 3/32 _; 3/4
Clutch or Brake Lever
Clutch Rod
Parking Brake Rod
Idler Bracket Assembly
Spring + Brake Rod
Brake Rod
ldter Pulley
Plunger Cap
Spring- Idler
*Cotter Pin 1/8 x t
Retainer Ring
Arm - Clutch, Mower
Mower Clutch Handle
Handle Grip
Idler Pulley

Transaxle Pulley
Throttle Control {lnc. Key No, 35)
Knob +Throttle Control
Bolt. Hex Whiz Lock 5/16 + 18 x t - ti2.Gr+
Nut, Crownlock 5/16., 18 UNC
Screw, Hex Washer Hd., Thread Rolling
Type TT 3/8 - 16 x 2 + 1/2
Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga,
Woodruff Key
Nut, Whiz Lock Flange 5/16 + 18 UNC
Bolt, Hex 7/16 + 20 UNF x 1 - 1/2
*Lockwasher
7/16
Washer 7/16 x 1 + 1/2 x 5 Ga.
Bolt, Shoulder 5/16 .. 24 x 15/16
Washer .531 x 1.50 x +115
*Loeknut 5/16- 24 UNF
Locknut 3/8+ 24 UNF
Screw, Hex Washer Hd., Thread+
CuL 1/4+ 20 x 1/2 Type 23
Clip + Fuel Line
Spacer
*Bolt, Hex 3/8 .+16 x 2 + 1/4
Nut, Crownlock 3/8- 16 UNC
Snubber, V-Belt
*Hex, Bolt 5/16 + 18 x i
Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 7 Ga.
Sleeve - Insulated
Key - Woodruff, No, 9

*STANDARD
HARDWARE-PURCHASE
LOCALLY
+REFER TO PAGE 10 FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY

OPTIONAL
Spark Arrestor

+23 +

EQUIPMENT
Muffler

673A223

_KPAU R PAn T S
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL
TRANSAXLE

NUMBER

917,255275

AND REAR WHEEL

/
19
16

31
18
32
16
8

-24_

EPAUR

PARTS
SEARS

TRANSAXLE

KEY
NQ

AND

PART
NO,
677A302

8
10
11
15
16

2703J
STD523727
545P
29353
1552P

17
18

5000P
71652

REAR

LAWN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255275

WHEEL,

DESCRIPTION

Transaxle Assembfy Model No 4010,6
(See Pages 32 & 33 for Breakdown of
Parts)
Key, Square 3/t6 x 2
*Bolt, Hex 3/8 _ 16 x 2 _.3/4
Nut, Crownfock 3/8- 16 UNC
Wheel Spacer
Washer 25/32 x t ,. 1/4 x 16 Ga..
(2 to 6 as required)
E-Ring
Rim Assembly - Rear 8"

KEY
NO_

PART
NO.

19
20
21
22
23

3716J
678H505
STD523107
575P
5620P

30
3t
32

59192
65139
678H504
"STANDARD

_25 -

DESCRIPTION

Tire., Soft Trac 18 x 9,50 - 8
Strap, Torque - R,,H,
"Bolt, Hex 5/16 - 18 x 3/4
Nut, Crownlock 5/16 _ t8 UNC
Screw, Hex Washer Hd Thread Form
5/16- 18 x 3/4
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Strap, Torque - LH
HARDWARE-PURCHASE

LOCALLY

REPAmR PARTE
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917,255275

ELECTRICAL

!..A 1
2

F
47

41,,

11
15
35

B
29

,1_22
3O
- 26 -

EPABR

PARTS
SEARS

LAWN

TRACTOR-MODEL

NUMBER

917o255275

ELECTRICAL

KEY
NO,

PART
NO

1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
t6
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
4t
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
5O

6452R
8794R
8031R
7755R
678H497
6439J
6347 R
4482J
4406R
7552H
7682R
t411P
2067J
7319R
3003J
2008J
7t9J
5906J
225J
1417P
2955J
9272R
577P
2300J
5907J
t507P
STD511010
4632H
6064P
5612P
3454P
531P
7320R
STD541225
STD551t25
67187
1408P
3258J
70456
STD541025
STD551025
STD522507
5959J
601 tJ
545P
3008P
!415P
*STANDARD

DESCRIPTION

Headlight
Headlight Clamp
Headlight Ground Wire
Inter!ock Switch
Interlock Switch Bracket
Wiring Harness
Fuse - 30 Amp,
Light Switch
Ignition Switch
Key
Plate - On/Off
Lockwasher, Internal Tooth 5/8
Screw, Hex Washer Head Tapping No. 10- 24 x t
Lockwasher, Internal Tooth 7/16
Interlock Switch
Solenoid
Terminal Cover
Cable Assembly (Solenoid to Starter)
Terminal Cover
Lockwasher - External Tooth 1/4
Cable Assembly (Ground Wire)
Battery
Wing Nut 1/4 - 20 UNC
Boot-Switch
Battery Cable (To Solenoid)
Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga
Machine Screw, Cross Recess Truss Hd No 10.124 x 1
Locknut No., 10 - 24 UNC
Screw. Hex Hd Washer Seres Type T No, 10 - 24 x 3/8
Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Thread Form 5/16 ,, I8 x 1/2
Mach, Screw Pan Hd., Sltd, 1/4., 20 x 1/2
Keps Nut 1/4 - 20 UNC
Nut - Hex Face
* Nut, Hex ,Jam 1/4 -, 20 UNC
"Lockwasher
1/4
Battery Rod
Lockwasher, Ext., Tooth 5/16
Nut- Flat
Battery Bo-It
* Hex Nut 1/4 -20 UNC
* Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga,
* Hex Bolt 1/4 - 20 x 3/4
Bolt Hook Battery
Ground Strap
G ripco Crownlock Nut 3/8 - 16
Bolt - Hex 5/16 - 18 x t/2
Lockwasher, Regular 1/4
HARDWAREs-PURCHASE

- 27

LOCALLY

REPAI

PARTS
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL

NUMBER 917o255275

STEERING AND FRONT AXLE
_42
A

2O
25
24_2€

KEY
NO,

(_p 41

PART
NO

DESCR IPTtON

1
2
3

3649J
674A186
677A758

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
t4
t5
16
17
18
19

513P
6266H
677H954
678H507
674H205
677H955
1622P
4171R
7320J
1552P
678H593
678H 598
9530R
678H508
678H597
677A98

3717J

Cap - insert
Steering Wheel (Inc, Key No, 1}
Steering Pinion Assembly (lnc, Key
No'so 21 and 22)
Nut. Hex Slotted 3/4 - 16 UNF
Thrust Bearing
Steering Sector Assembly
Drag Link
Sector Bracket Assembly
Steering Arm
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 7 Ga.
Clip - Insulated
Belt Guide
Washer 25/32 x I .. I/4 x 16 Ga,,
Front Axle Weldment
Spindle Assembly - R.H,
Groove Pin
Tie Rod
Spindle Assembly - LH.
Rim Assembly - B" Front (_nc,_2 each
Key No. 25)
Tire - Rib Tread 15 x 600 - 6

21
22

7877M
1588P

23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

65139
59192
9040H
3252P
518P
7810H
STD523110
575P
STD523107
3388P
STD551131
3362P
599P
522P
STD541t31
STD541350
1545P
5022P
STD551137
2522P
"STANDARD

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
4t
42
-2B=

Roll Pin
Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x t6 Ga (Use t or
2 as required)
Valve Stem
Valve Cap
Bearing
Bolt, Hex 3/8- 16 x 1 - 1/2 Full Thread
Keps Nut 3/8- 16 UNC
Locknut 3/8.24
UNF
*Bolt, Hex 5/16 - 18 x t
Nut, Crowntock 5116- 18 UNC
"Bolt, He)( 5/16 - 18 x 3/4
Bolt, Wide Flange Lock 5/16- 18 x 3/4
"Lockwasher 5/16
Bott. Hex 5/8- II x 5- 1/2
Nut, Hex Flange 5/8- 1t UNC
Nut, Hex Jam 5/8. 11 UNC
"Nut, Hex 5/16 .. 24 UNF
*Nut, Jam Hex 1/2- 20 UNF
Washer 17/32 x I x t6 Ga_
Klip Ring
* Lockwasher 3/8 Heavy
Pin - Cotter 5/32 x 1,.1/2
HARDWARE-PURCHASE
LOCALLY

REPAUn

PARTS
SEARS

MOWER

LAWN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255275

LINKAGE

E
U

@41Q43
26
KEY
NQ
1
2
3
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

PART
NO,
4792J
678H457
678H458
512J
1658J
678H459
678H460
9479R
678H46
1615P
71669
1747J
2505P
678H496
3409P
1850J
t665J
677H962
7221J
1507P

545P

_42

H
_

DESCRIPTION
Bolt, Shoulder
Arm Assembly - Lift, LoF,
Slide Bracket ,, L H,
Lift Link Adjustment
Lift Link
Slide Bracket - R,H.
Arm Assembly - Lift, RF
Lever Plunger Cap
Rod Plunger
Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,
Spring
Grip
Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4
Mower Clutch Link
Bolt, Hex 5/16 - 18 x 4 - 3/4
Sleeve, Inner
Bolt, Headed
Mower Idler Bracket Assembly
Idler Pulley - Mower
Washer !3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga
(0 to 3 as required)
Locknut 3/8 - 16 UNC

KEY
NO,
25

PART
NO_
1509P

26
27
27A
28
31
32
33
34
36
39
4O
41
42
43
45
46
46
49

575P
677H972
7458J
5005J
678H462
678H498
678H499
678H463
t658P
7810H
STD522507
STD551125
1585P
1599P
5006P
67P
595P
73P
*STANDARD

- 29 -

DESCRIPTION
Washer 5/16 × 3/4 x 16 Ga.
(2 to 3 as required)
Nut, Crowniock 5t16 .. 16 UNC
Lift Shaft Assembly
Spring - Mower Idler Bracket
Drive Lock Pin
Arm Assembly - Lift, L,R,,
Adjustment ,. Bracket
Rod - Adjustment
Arm -.Adjustment
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 14 Ga
Locknut 3/8 - 24 UNF
*Bolt, Hex 1/4 - 20 x 3/4
*Lockwasher 1/4
Washer 9/32 x 1 - 1/4 x 16 Ga,,
Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,,
E.,Ring
Bolt, Carriage 5/16 • 18 x 3/4 Gr 5
Nut, Crownlock 1/2 - 13 UNC
Bolt, Carriage 5/16 - t8 x 5/8 Gr. 5
H/kRDWARE-PURCHASE
LOCALLY

n_pAmR PAATS
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL

NUMBER

917o255275

MOWER

B
3
16A

19
A

t_24
24 _)33

- 30

E$ ABR

PA RT S
SEARS

LAWN

TRACTOR-MODEL

NUMBER

9't7,255275

MOWER

KEY
NO,,
1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
t0
tl
12
13
14
15
16
t6A

PART
NO,,

DESCRIPTION

53997
! ! 86J
2505P
678H503
678H501
678H280
677A909
518J
678H502
1185J
71526
STD560907
1623P
71555
678H464
678H630
678H472

Spring Pin t/8 x 3/4
Jackshaft Brake Rod - L H
Cotter Pin 1/8 × 3/4
Spacer - Tube, Split
Belt Snubber • Mower
Jackshaft Assembly
Brake Assembly
Drive Belt- Mower
Belt Snubber
Jackshaft Brake Rod- R_Ho
Discharge Spring
"Cotter Pin 3/32 x 3/4
Washer 1t/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga
Hinge Rod
Deflector Bracket
Housing Skid
Lift Bracket

KEY
NO,

PART
NO,.

678H473

/_7_f7_5_

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
27
28
29
30
31
33
34
35
39

Skid - Housing, L.H.
Deflector [Discharge Guard) with
S_]k Screen
678H500
Washer 25/64 x 2 - 3/8 x 8 Ga
71285
Blade
Pla'te - Support, Jackshaft
678H465
677A50t
Mower Housing with Silk Screen
73P
Bolt, Carriage
5/16- 18x 5/8 Gr., 5
Nut, Crownrock 5/16 .. 18 UNC
575P
Bolt, Carriage 5/16 • 18 x 3/4 Gr 5
67P
STD623710
"Bolt, Hex 3/8- 24 x 1 Gr. 5
STD523715
"Bolt, Hex 3/8 ,. 16 x 1 - t/2
1507P
Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga°
545P
Nut, Crownlock 3/8 - t6 UNC
STD523710
"Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1
STD55t 137 * Loekwasher 3/8, Heavy
9423R
Push Nut
4921FI
Retainer Spring
3495J
Label - Warning C P S C
*STANDARD

-31 -

DESCRIPTION

HARDWARE-PURCHASE

LOCALLY

REPAtR

PARTS
SEARS

LAWN

TRACTOR-MODEL

TRANSAXLE--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255275

4010-6

'_76
74

55"<

61 _

t _

REPAaR

PARTS
SEARS

LAWN

TRACTOR--MODEL

TRANSAXLE-MODEL

NUMBER

917.255275

4010-6

KEY
NO.

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

!
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
?
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
t5
16
17
18
t9
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
31
31
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

2225J
2229J
2234J
2226J
2227J
2228J
2229J
2230J
2231J
2232J
2233J
2235J
2236J
556tj
2238J
4174J
3412J
5562J
3413J
3414J
2242J
3415J
2244J
2246J
3416J
2248J
2228J
2249J
2232J
2250J
2251J
2252J
2253J
2254J
2255J
2256J
2228M
2263J
2264J
2265J
3417J
2266J
3418J
2268J
2269J
2270J
2264J
3419J
3420J
2272J

Ring, RetaEning
Washer, Plato, 1.00 x .630 x .040
Bearing, Flange
Washer, Plato, 1.00 x .630 x .060
Washer, Plain, 1.00 x .630 _ .050
Washer, Plam, 1.00 x .630 x .045
Washer, Plain, 1.00 x .630 x .040
Washer; Piain, 1,00 x .630 x .035
Washer, Plaln_ ! .OOx .630 x .031
Washer, Plain, ! .00 x .630 x ,025
Washer. Plato, 1.00 x .630 x .020
Spacer, 1.00 x .630 x .110
Gear, Spur, 13T.
Gear, Spur, 25T.
Cotlar, Clutch
Gear, Spur, 33T.
Spacer, 1.00 x .630 x .260
Gear, Spur, 20T..
Washer, P_aln. 1.00 x .630 x .010
Shaft, Intermediate
Key, Wdrf, No. 3 Allov
Key, Hi-Pro, Special
Key, Wdrf. No. 61 Alloy
Bearing, Flange
Assembly, Gear, 12T.
Gear, Spur, 37T.
Washer. Plain, 1.00 x .630 x .045
Gear, Spur, 25T.
Washer, Plain, t,00 x .630 x .025
Assembly, Support, Shaft
Gear, Spur, 17T.
Gear, Spur, 20T & Revel, 42T.
Spacer (.875 x .630 x 1.375)
Gear, Spur, 30T.
Shaft, Drive
Key, Wdrf., No. 3 Alloy, Special
Key, Wdrf., No. 9 Alloy
Washer, Plato, 1.25 x .755 x .062
Washer, Plato, t .25 x .755 x .031
Washer, Plam, 1.25 x .765 x .040
Washer. Plain, 1.25 x .755 x .020
Gear, Miter. 15T., Splined
Ring, Retaining, Sptrolox R
Gear, Spur, 32T.
Gear. Miter, 15T.
Shaft, Cross
Washer, Plain, _.25 x .755 x .031
Axle, R,H.
Axte. L.H.
Seal, Felt

41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
5t
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
61
61
61
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
7I
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82

2273J
2274J
2275J
2276J
4175J
2278J
2279J
2281J
2282J
2284J
2285J
2280J
2258J
2259J
2260J
2261J
2267J
3331J
2229J
2228J
3422J
2233J
2232J
223tj
2230J
2286J
2287J
3423J
2289J
2290J
2291J
2292J
2293J
2294J
2295J
2296J
2019J
2061J
2297J
3002J
2300J
2067J
3003J
4591J
4169J
4170J

Housing, Lower
Bolt, Hex Hd,, S.T. I/4 - 20 x .875
Screw, Machine, No. 12 - 24 x .625
Bolt, Hex Hd, S.T. 1/4 -20x 1 - 5/16
Puck, Friction
Disc. Brake
Assembly, Brake Jaw (tnc, Item 48)
Screw, Set (No. 8 - 32)
Assembly, Lever. Actuating
Washer. Plain, .750 x .505 x .006
Boil Shoulder
Spring, Compression
Screw. Tapping, No. 10 * 24 x 1.00
Shaft, idler
Washer, Plain. t.00 x .505 x .020
Assembly, Gear, idler
Ring, Retaining
Assembly, Kit, Input Shaft
Washer, Plain, 1.00 x ,630 x .040
Washer, Plain, 1.00 x .630 x .045
Washer, Plain, 1_00 x .630 x .015
Washer, PIam, 1.00 x .630 x .020
Washer, Piain, ! .00 x .630 x .025
Washer, Plain, 1.O0 x .630 x .030
Washer, Ptam, t .00 x .630 x .035
Ring, Retaining
Pinion, Bevel, 16T.
O-Ring
Screw, Pozi-Dnv
Plate. Lock-out
Plate, Fork, Support
Fork, Shifter
Fork, Shifter
Ball, Detent
Spring, Detent
Screw, Set. 1/4 - 20 x 1/2
Washer, Wave
insert, Nylon
Housing, Upper
Assembly, Lever, Shift
Boot, Switch
Screw, Hex Hd., S.T. No. 10 -24 x-l.0O
Assembly, Kit, Switch
Knob
Spacer (.045)
Puck, Friction
**ORDER

KEY NO. 58

REPAan

PANTS
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL
NUMBER
917,255275
ENGINE-MODEL
NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-01

AIR CLEANER

AND CARBURETOR

='5

_34_

REPAeR

PARTS
SEARS

LAWN

ENGINE_MODEL
AIR

KEY
NO

t
2
3
4

CLEANER

PART
NO,
393362
93621
393456
393474
39t988

6
7
9
t0

394805
392134
392300
390225

1I
12

93803
390406

13
14
15
t6
17
18
t9
20

90832
90970
222980
93634
93535
222979
22776
390405

21
22

261274
390303

23
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

293934
296004
222175
93053
93572
221428
222311
93572
299096
391233
222014

AND

TRACTOR-MODEL

NUMBER

TYPE

220707,

917o255275
NUMBER

0147_01

CARBURETOR

DESCRIPTION

Alternator
Harness Assy (Dual Circuit)
Screw ..Sem
Diode and Connector Assy.
Stator- Alternator (Dual Circuit)
(lnc. Key No. 3)
Flywheel and Ring Gear Assy ,, Magneto
(Inc Key No. 7)
Motor - Starting (12 Volt)
Gear - Ring
Cap. Fuel Tank
Tank Assembly -FueI (3 quart)
(fnc Key No 9}
Screw- Hex Head
Strap Assy -Fuel Tank (Roll,,)
(lnc. Key No's.. tt, 13 & 14)
Washer - Lock .. 1/4 x 3/32 x 5/64
Nut ,.Square 1/4_ 20
Bracket - Fuel Tank (R°H)
Screw ._Sem
Screw - Sere (3/4" tong)
Bracket -FueI Tank (LH)
Washer- Flat
Strap Assy ..Fuet Tank (L.H)
(lnc. Key No_s 11, 13 & 14)
Link- Choke
Connector - Fuel Pipe (lnc Key
No. 23)
Valve - Fuel Shut-Off
Pipe .. Fue! (tnc. Key No 29)
Shield * Heat
Clamp - Fuel Pipe
Screw
Clamp (2)
Bracket - Carburetor
Screw
+Valve- Fuel Inlet
+Valve • Needle
+Washer --Float Bowl

KEY
NO_

PART
NO

37
38
39

230932
230896
391788

40
41
42
43
44

93499
391512
221939
221995
391787

45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
" 60
61
62
63
64
65
66

299707
270511
270872
93357
292681
299740
93043
91920
26157
93499
211712
261116
221997
211960
390684
222010
270382
93323
270853
270843
93622
391786

67
68
---

280t 18
223271
299852

DESCRIPTION

+Screw - Nozzle
+Pin o Float Hinge
Carburetor Assembfy {lnc Key Nots.
32. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
42; 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50. 51, 52,: 53,
54, 55, 56. 57, 58, 59, 60& 6t}
Screw - Throttle & Choke Vatve Mtg, Sem
Shaft & Lever - Throttle
Valve - Throttle
Bowl ,, Float
Body Assembly * Carburetor (tnc Key
No. 57)
Float - Carbu rotor
+Gasket •Ftoat Bowl
"Gasket * Carburetor
Screw .-Carburetor
+Valve Assembly - Carburetor idfe
+ Nozzle., Carburetor
Pin- Throttle Stop
Screw ,,Machine * Fill, Hd, 8 - 32 X 5/8"
Spring - Throttle Adj_ustment
Screw- Throttle & Choke Valve Mtg. Sere
Stop - Throttle
Spring - Choke Return
+Plug - Welch
Venturi - Carburetor
Shaft & Lever - Choke
Valve Choke
Washer ,. Choke Shaft
Screw - Air Cleaner
Gasket ..Air Cleaner ,
Element - Air Cleaner
Screw - Air Cleaner
C_eaner Assembly .. Air (lnc.. Key No_s.
64 & 67)
Support _ Air Cleaner Element
Valve • Handle ,. Shut*Off
Carburetor Overhaul Kit

+INCLUDED
tN CARBURETOR
OVERHAUL
KIT
PART NO, 299852
*{NCLUDEDIN
GASKET SET-PARTNO
393411

_35_

_EPAI_

pAR'rs
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR-MODEL
NUMBER 917.255275
ENGINE-MODEL
NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-01

CYLINDER,

CRANKSHAFT

AND ENGI_E

BASE GROUP
1___

s9%

_91

40 30

81
69
73

77
74
65

57
62

70 66

67165_
57
61

46 °

36 -

EPAgR

$ An3"S
SEARS

LAWN

TRACTOR-MODEL

NUMBER

TYPE

ENGINE--MODEL
CYLINDER,

CRANKSHAFT

KEY
NQ

PART
NO,

t
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
t t
t2
13
14
15
t6
17
t8
19
20
2t
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

93572
222971
222309
930!4
93226
26018
391284
93042
29861
65704
391086
393863
261306
390662
231039
93686
93496
221535
222561
93805
222562
92284
220865
26157
91920
93735
92791
66554
90576
391602
66068
93572
391733

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

231082
92613
222450
93306
93307
231058
261198
261197
391841
270920
93804
222502
392067

47
48
49

280134
68838
391764

50
51
52
53
53
53

93585
91084
291675
270808
270915
270916

AND

ENGINE

BASE

220707,

917o255275
NUMBER

0147-01

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

Screw
Bracket., Fue! Tank Support
Cover - Breaker Point
Screw - Sere
Screw - Breaker Adjusting Sem
Spring- Breaker Arm
Breaker Ass'y -Ignition (lnc Key No 6)
Screw -_Sem
Condenser
Plunger - Breaker Point
Seal - Oil
Cylinder Assembly (lnc-Key No tt)
Spring o Governor
Plate ,,Gov. Control
Spacer, Control Bracket Mounting
Screw -,Control Bracket Mounting
Screw, Sem
Clamp - Casing
Cup ,.Screen Mounting
Screw ,,Sere
Screen., Flush Rotating
Nut - Hex
Washer - Spring
Spring ,,Throttle Adjustment
Screw - Machine, Fill, Hd, 8 - 32 x 5/8
Screw - Terminal
Washer ,. Insulating
Collar ,, Insulating
Nut ,, Hex - 8 - 32 (2)
Wire _Ground
Washer - insulating
Screw
Lever Ass y .,Governor (1/4 Die Crank)
(lnc, Key No's, 34 & 35)
Nut. Hex, 10 - 24
Bolt - Governor Link
Washer - Gov, Crank (1/4 I,,D,)
Cotter _,Hairpin
Retainer _E,Ring
Crank • Governor (1/4 Die,)
Link Governor
Spring Governor
Cap and Dipstick
Seal - Oil Fi_ter Cap
Screw - Clamp Mtg,
Clamp - Oil Filter Tube
Fill Group, Oil (Inc Key No's, 42, 43,
44,,45, 47 & 48)
Tube., Oil Filter
Seat ,, Filler Tube
Oil Slinger, Gov, Gear & Bracket
Assembly
Screw - Sump Mounting Sem
Plug ,, Oil Drain
Seal oOil
*Gasket - Crankcase Cover - 1/64 Thick
* Gasket - Crankcase Cover - ,,005 Thick
*Gasket - Crankcase Cover - ,.009 Thick

KEY
NO,

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64

212296
61760
261187
221596
261183
65906
26828
261503
261462
391784
39t 285

64
64
64
65
66
66
66
66
67

391287
391288
391289
260924
391780
391781
391782
391783
299691

Gear - Cam
Key - Flywheel
Crankshaft
Retainer - Intake Valve
Tappet- Valve
Spring - Intake Valve
Spring - Exhaust Vaive
Valve - Exhaust
Valve - Intake
Sump- Oi! (lnc Key No's, 52 & 53)
Piston Ass'y-Standard
(Inc Key No's
65 & 66)
Piston Ass'y _010 O S,
Piston Assry - 020 O S
Piston Asstyo-030 O ,S,
Lock - Piston Pin

67
68
69
70

391286
222299
92909
393860

71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
8t
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99

66538
293918
93723
212366
261463
271075
211661
231218
27803
93394
391406
280100
231055
23513
93381
298968
221907
222744
93163
222725
89838
19203
93158
391556
393411
223157
93294
90832
221798

Ring Set _ Piston - Standard
Ring Set- Piston - ,010 O,S.
Ring Set - Piston • ,020 O ,S,
Ring Set- Piston - ,030 O,S
Pin Assembly - Piston ..Standard (Iqc.
Key No, 65}
Pin Assembly - Piston -.,005 O,S,
Lock -Conn Rod Screw
Screw- Conn Rod
Rod Assty Connecting (tnc, Key No's,
68 & 69}
NOTE: For Connecting Rod with ,020
undersize Crankpin ,, Order No,, 39386 t
Elbow - Spark Plug
,
Plug - Spark (Resistor*TylSe)
Screw- Cylinder Head (3 '_ Long)
+ Head - Cylinder
Seat - Intake Valve (Standard}
• Gasket - Cylinder Head
+Seat - Exhaust Valve
+Guide _,Exhaust Valve
• Gasket -Vafve Cover
Screw - Sem
Breather Assembly
Tube - Breather
Bushing- Gov Crank (1/4 LD,}
+Bushing - Plunger
Screw., Armature Mounting Sem
Armature Assembly
Clip - Wire
Shield - Cylinder
Screw - Cylinder Shield Mtgo Sem
Cover., Cylinder Head
Wrench - Spark Plug
Puller - Flywheel
Screw - Blower Housing Mounting Sere
Housing Blower
Gasket Set
Fuel Tank Support Bracket
Screw
Lockwash er
Terminal - ignition Cable

+SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL
*INCLUDED
IN GASKET SET PART NO. 39341t

_37.

REPAIR

PARTS
SEARS LAWN TRACTOR.MODEL NUMBER 917_255275
ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 220707, TYPE NUMBER 0147-01

STARTER MOTOR G ROUP

lO
9
8
2

5
3
7
12
J

Y
11

PART
NO

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO,

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3

93754
391462
391461

7
8
9
t0

393805
390837
395538
395537

4
5
6

280t 04
391 t35
94003

Rol! Pin
Retainer and Pin (Inc Key No 1)
*
!
Drwe Assembly (Inc Key No s 1, 2,
4&5)
Gear
Ctutch Assembly
Thru Bolt Assembly

394805

394856

Housing Assembly
Armature Assembly
Brush Assembly
End Cap Assembly - Commutator
(inc, Key No, 9)
Motor and Drive Assembly {Inc Key
No's 1,2,3,4,
5,6, 7,8,9,
lO& 12)
End Cap Assembly Drive

KEY
NO

-38-

SERVICE

NOTES

SERVICE

NOTES

SERVnCE

NOTES

7712.J-t2 tl,8t
-41 -

Printed in USA.

Rev 1

10 H.P°
36" RIDING
LAWN TRACTOR
ELECTRIC START

[Searst
OWNERS
MANUAL

MODEL

NOr
The Model Number will be found on a piate attached tothe
Chassis Assembly, Always mention the Model Number.when
requesting service or repair parts for your' Rid{ng Lawn Tractor? _

9!7,255275

All parts listed herein may be ordered
Center' and most Sears stores,

from

WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR
FOLLOWING
INFORMATIONo

ALWAYS

@THE
@THE
@THE
@THE

HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS

Sears, Roebuck

PARTS,

any Seam Service

GIVE

THE

PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
MODEL NUMBER
NAME OF MERCHANDISE

If the par_s ycu need are not stocked locally, your order will be
electronically
transmitted
to a Sears Repair' Parts Distribution
Center for "expedited handling"°

and Co, Chicago, Iit,

60684,

U S,A_

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