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OWNERS
MANUAL

MODEL NO.
917.255915

Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instruction s
Carefully

GT 18 TWIN
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR

Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears GT 18
-Garden Tractor
It has been designed, engineered and manufactured
to give you dependability
and performance°
Should
you experience
any problem
you cannot
easify remedy,
please contact
your nearest Sears Service Center. They have
competent,
welt-trained
technicians
and the proper' tools and
parts to service or repair this unit

MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
THE MODEL
AND
FOUND
ON THE
TO THE FENDER_

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt enable
you to assemble, operate and maintain
your Tractor
properly. Afways observe the "RULES
FOR SAFE OPERATION
_J

YOUR

NEW

GA RDEN

GT

SERIAL
MODEL

NUMBERS
WILL
BE
PLATE
ATTACHED

YOU
SHOULD
RECORD
BOTH
MODEL
AND
SERIAL
NUMBERS
AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE

18

TRACTOR

FEATURES...
CRAFTSMAN
18 HP.
TWIN-CYLINDER
ENGINE.-coot..
running
performance
and long life with ptenty of power to
take on a variety of yard, gardening or snow removal tasks.

ATTACHMENT
VERSATtLITY..-handtes
a large variety of
Sears Yard and Garden Tractor
Attachments
including
44 iNCH MOWER with three "high.lift"
blades to stand
grass up for level cuts
OTHER
SOIL TILLAGE
ATTACHMENTS
including Ptow.
Disc Harrow, Drag Harrow and Cultivator
46 INCH DOZER BLADE levels or moves dirt and gravel or
removes snow.
40 INCH SNOW BLOWER
handles wet, heavy powdery
snow with ease
REAR
GRADER
AND
LEVELER
BLADE
leve_s new
yards, grading lanes, driveways and parking areas,

INTERLOCK
SWITCH SYSTEM--allows
engine to start only
when tractor Clutch-Brake
Pedal is depressed and Attachment
Clutch Switch is in "OFF H position
ALL GEAR TRANSMISSION-six
speeds forward, two reverse
speeds-..to let you select the proper match for the terrain and
the job Automotive-type
differential
helps guard against turf
scuffing.
CONTROL
PANEL-with
Throttle
Choke, Light Switch. Ignition Switch,
Ammeter,
Parking
Brake Lever and Clutch
Switch--conveniently
grouped for ease of use

LIMITED
ON

TWO

ELECTRIC

YEAR

5TART

WARRANTY

RIDING

EQUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment
ismaintained,
lubricated,
and tuned up according to the
operating
and maintenance
instructions
in the owner s manual, Sears wilt repair free of charge any defect in material or
workmanship

in this electric

This warranty

excludes

start riding equipment_
_2

come worn during

blade(s),

normaI

blade adapter(s),

spark plug(s),

air deanm (s) and belt(s),

which

a_e expendable

and be..

use,
_2

This warranty
,,

does not cover:
tire replacement
or _epair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails I:horns. stumps, o_ glass};
and
repairs necessary because of operator
abuse or negligence, incIuding
the failure to maintain the equipment
according

..

to instructions

riding equipment

contained

used for commercial

FULL
For 90 days from
workmanship
WARRANTY
MENT

IN THE

This warranty

the date of purchase,

and our testing
SERVICE
UNITED

in the owner's

determines

IS AVAILABLE
STATES.

or rental

90-DAY

manual;

if any battery

included

ON

with

this riding

BATTERY
equipment

wilt not hoid a charge, Sears will

BY CONTACTING
applies only

THE
while

NEAREST
this product

gives you specific legal rights_ and you may also have other

Sears, Roebuck

f_

purposes

WARRANTY

the battery

This warranty

and

and Co., D/698-731A,

proves defective

replace

SEARS

the battery

SERVICE

is in use in the United

rights which

in materia$ ol

at no charge,

_x
_2

CENTER/DEPARTStates

vary from state to state

Sears Tower, Chicago,

tL 60684

_,

TABLE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION

........

OF CONTENTS

BELOW

MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

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

4

TROUBLE SHOOTING

INSTRUCTIONS

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

7

REPAIR PARTS .............................

RULES

FOR

SAFE

1,, Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THIS
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
and
instructions
furnished
with attachments°
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 end
others are around.
4. Always wear substantial
footwear,. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts,
5_ Keep your eyes and mnd on your tractor, mower and the
area being cut.. Don t let other interests dtstract you,
6<, Do not attempt
to operate your tractor or mower when
not in the drivers seat.
7, Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side.
8. Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc,,) which
might be picke d up and thrown.
9, Disengage all attachment
clutches
before attempting
to
start the engine.
1Q, Disengage power to attachments
and stop the engine before leaving the operator s position.
11o 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,
13o Take all possible precautions
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Disengage the power-take-off,
lower the attachments, return
drive control
lever to neutral,
shift into
neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove
the key,,
14., Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphitl 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 pro.
vent tipping or loss of control,
Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction
on slopes
16 While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in Ist gear and Range Shift Lever in 'LO
(Low)
position to negotiate the slope without stopping,
17, Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction
is un _
sure or at a speed which could cause a skid,
18. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.,
Keep away from drop-offs°
19. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways.,
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 discharge
chute or near any moving parts while tractor ormower
are
running,, Always keep clear of discharge chute.

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

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

13
25
27

OPERATION

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. [)o not turn sharply, Use care when backing.,
d., Use counterweight
or wheel weights when suggested in
the 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 fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has
not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill the 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
condition, and keep safety devices in place and working.
28,, Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure l_he 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_ Do not clean product
while engine is
running.
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; 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 lightr
bo Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
c. Check the blade mounting
bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals,
36 Do not operate the mower without
the deflector
shield in
place.,
37. 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.
38.

Under normal usage the grass catcher bagm_aterial is stib_t
to deterioration
and wear. It should be checked frequently
for bag replacement.
Replacement
bags should be checked
to ensure compliance
with
the original
manufacturer's
recommendations
or Sl_ecifications.

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT
PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - ATTENTION!
YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED°

IMPORTANT
BECOME

SAFETY
ALERTI

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 arrester meeting applicable local or state
taws (if any) If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained ;n effective working order by the operator
In the State of California

the above is required

by taw (Section

4442

have similar

laws apply

lands.

Authorized

_4A_0,

laws. Federal

on federal

S_e your

of the California

Public

Resources

CodeL Other

Service Center for spark arrester muffler

states may
part number

ASSEMBLY
VENT
CUT AWAY

CAP

VIEW

BATTERY
TUBE

To assemble
and adjust your Tractor
you
two 7/16"
wrenches,
one 9/16"
wrench

wilt need:
and a utility

knife
NOTE: RIGHT+lAND
(R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (Loll.) ARE
DETERMINED
FROM
OPERATOR'S
POSITION
WHILE
SEATED ON THE TRACTOR,
1

BATTERY
CELL

Remove Battery, Steering Wheel, Seat and Bag of Parts,. Cut down
four comers of carton with utility knife, and fold down carton sides,,
Remove Banding holding Mower Deck in place and lower Deck down
to the floor. Turn the Deck over so the Blades are down. Disengage
the Parking Brake and roll the Tractor off the skid Be careful that you
do not step on or roll the Tractor over any carton staples

F IG Ut_E 1
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDED
WITH
THE BATTERY ACID CONTAINER.
ALWAYS
WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO

HOOD

WASH
HANDS
CLOTHING
IMMEDIATELY
PROTECT
YOURORHANDS,
SKIN
AND EYES. IF
ACCIDENTALLY
IN
CONTACT
WITH
ELECTROLYTE,

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

DO NOT SMOKE,
FUMES FROM
ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE,

CHARGED

t_ill and charge Battery
(before installing),
"NOTE:
SEI_
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAGED
WITH
BATTERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS.
a, Fil! Battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells
(Fig, 1) NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
OVERFILLING
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR
b,_ Check level of electrolyte
after 30 minutes. Add additional electrolyte if necessary° I_OTE: TIGHTEN
VENT
CAPS SECURELY,
c_ Charge Battery at a rate of 6 amperes for' one hour,
d, Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding it
to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container,
Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more
foaming.
..

GRILL

FIGURE 2

DO NOT

SHORT

BATTERY

TERMINALS,

BEFORE METAL
INSTALLING
BATTERY, WRISTREMOVE
BRACELETS,
WATCH
BANDS,
RINGS,
ETCo FROM
YOUR PERSON.
3

HEX
BOLTS
BLACK
(NEGATIVE)
CABLE

Install Battery,
a. L_ift hood from rear sides (Fig, 2)
b, Remove tape from Plastic Tray, Make sure Drain Tube
(Fig,, 3) is fastened to Drain Hole in Battery Tray and
Battery Tray is positioned in hole of Battery Support,
c. P_taceBattery in Plastic Tray (Battery Terminals to front
of Tractor ) (Fig., 3)

4,_ Connect
Battery
Cables using: two Hex Botts, two Fiat
Washers, two Lockwashers and two Hex Nuts (shown full
size below) found in Bag of Parts,

u[
Il l/lllIllIIll
('1I....
FIGURE

3

Q

NECTED
TO PREVENT
SPARKS
POSITIVE FIRST
TERMINAL
MUST BE
CONFROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.
a, Connect RED Battery Cable to Positive (+) Battery Ter =
minal with Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex
Nut (Fig° 3). Tighten securely.
b_ Connect BLACK Ground
Cable to Negative (.) Battery
Terminal
with remaining
Hex Bolt, Flat Washer, Lock.
washcr and Hex Nut (Fig,, 3), Tighten securely.

_. tnstalf
Battery
using:twoInt,/Ekt,Lockwashers,
Nuts (shown full

size below)

INTJEXT,
LOCKWASHER

two Wing

and

WING
NUT

WING

NUT

INT,/EXT;
=R

NAL
ACCESS
DOOR
TERMINAL
GUARD

TERMINAL
ACCESS DOOR

two Battery
Parts.

Bolts and one Terminal

Guard found

BATTERY

in Bag of

a, Using the square hole on one side of the Battery Support
(Fig, 4_ insert one Battery
Bolt, head of Bolt down,
Fasten the Battery
Bolt to the Terminal
Guard using
tnto!Ext, Lockwasher
and Wing Nut as shown in Fig_ 4,
b Assemble the remaining
Battery Bolt to other side of
Battery Support and fasten Terminal Guard to it with re o
maining Int,iExt
Lockwasher
and Wing Nut, Tighten
Wing Nuts securely by hand (Fig,, 4}.
NOTE: USE TERMINAL
ACCESS DOORS (FIGo 4) FOR:
1 Inspection for secure connedtions
(tighten hardware),
2, Inspection for corrosion,
3, Testing battery,
4 Jumping (if required).
5_ Charging (if required),

BATTERY
SUPPORT
FIGURE

STEERING

WHEEL

4

CAP

._" 2. 3/B" DIA WASHER

EERtNG WHEEL

WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP TERMINAL
ACCESS DOORS CLOSED.
_

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER
SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RELEASED, SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT
INSTALLATION, PAGE 8.

6= Remove plastic on Tractor
7., Close Hood,,

BOLT

_

_---_STEERING

_ERING

WHEEL INSERT

COLUMN

Hood.
SEAT

SEAT

8., Install Steering Wheel.
NOTE; POSITION
FRONT WHEELS FORWARD,
a, Remove Hex Bolt, Lockwasher and 2- 3/8 _t Dia Washer
from Steering Column (Fig. 5),
bo Position Steering Wheel over Steering Wheel Insert_
co Secure Steering Wheel to Steering Column using Hex
Bolt, Lockwasher and 2- 3/8" Dia. Washer (Fig 5),
d Snap Steering Wheel Cap in place on Steering Wheel.,
Steering WheeJ Cap found in Bag of Parts,
9., Install Seat,,
a Remove cardboard from Seat Pan,,

ADJUSTMENT
BOLTS
SEAT SWITCH

\

b o Place Seat on Seat Pan° Screw Adjustment
Bolts,
Lockwashers and Flat Washers into Seat (Fig,, 6), Adjustment Bolts, Lockwashers and Flat Washers found
in Bag of Parts. Tighten finger tight°
c. Place Seat in operating position,, Sit on the Seat and
press Clutch-Brake Pedal all the way down,, If operating
position is not comfortable,
adjust Seat.,
d, Raise Seat. Use 9/16"
wrench to loosen Adjustment
Bolts (Fig 6L When adjusted for comfortable operation,
tighten Adjustment
Bolts securely,,

FUEL
TANK
CAP

FIGURE

.5

_

'
6

REC(_MMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL
CHANGE° ALL OILS MUST MEET A.PJ,. SERVICE CLASSIFICATION SD, SE, OR 5F_
-20°
0°
32 °
60 °
80 °
100°

..........
11II1
30 OR 10W-30 ....

DIPSTICK

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING
SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN
THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 32 O,

ENG INE

FtGURE 7

'
A
' CLUTCH/BR KE"

Capacity is 1 - 112 quarts, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL,.
Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at
all times when engine is operating.

_
,,PARKING BRAKE
"_"ENGAGED"
POSITION

2. FIll Fuel Tank {Fig 6). Use fresh, dean, regular unleaded
automotive
gasoline, (Use of leaded gasoline will increase
carbon
and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life}.
Capacity is 3 = 1/2 gallons

"C UTCH",O IT,O,\'ARKING
°,AK
FIGURE 8

CLUTCH SWITCH

GNITION

3..

-

FILL TO BOTTOM
OF GAS TANK FILLER NECK.
DO NOT OVERFILL
WIPE
OFF ANY SPILLED
OIL OR FUEL.
DO
NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE
NEAR AN OPEN FLAME

Tire pressure to

LEARN
YOUR
AREA°

FIGURE 9

SERVICE
with oil Check Engine
ground, Wipe Dipstick
a few seconds, remove
add Oil until "FULL t

1 Place Attachment
position (Fig,,9_.
2. Push Clutch-Brake

ENGINE

IS SHIPPED

and 10 PSi in rear

STOP AND REVERSE
IN A LARGE,
OPEN

WITH INTERLOCK
OF THE TRACTOR
CLUTCH
OR THE

IMMEDIATELY
REPLACE
SWI'I;CHES
THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHi=So

t.. This engine has been shipped filled
Oil Level with Tractor
on level
(Fig.. 7) clean, screw it n tight for
and read Oil Level If necessary,
mark is reached.
NOTE:

TO START,
TRACTOR

NOTE:
THIS TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED
SWITCHES
TO PREVENT
STARTING
ENGINE
WHILE
THE ATTACHMENT
TRACTOR
CLUTCH
1S ENGAGED.

GEAR SHIFT
CONTROL
LEVER

INITIAL

14 PSi in front

WITH

SUMMER

WEIGHT

OIL

Clutch

Pedal fully

Switch

in "DISENGAGED"

into brake position

(Fig

8)_

3. Place Gear Shift Control
Lever in "N" neutral, star1: positier, and Range Shift Lever in "N" neutral position (Fig.. 9).

4o full L;noke out (Pig. 9_o
5_

Move Throttle

Control

to middle

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

(Fig, 9).

6, Turn Ignition Key to '_START"
position until Engine starts
(Fig, 9), NOTE;
DO NOT RUN STARTER
CONTINUOUSLY
FOR MORE THAN
FIFTEEN
SECONDS PER
M1NUTE_ if engine does not start after several attempts,
move Throttle
Control ?o 'IF" (fast) position,
wait a few
minutes and try again,

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT THE
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
IN
PLACE

The first time you start the engine, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from tank to the engine°
NOTE:
ALLOW
ENGINE
TO WARM UP FOR A FEW
MINUTES
BEFORE
OR ATTACHMENT,
7

ENGAGING

CLUTCH

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER
MUFFLER
(PAGE 30) IS
AVAILABLE
AS AN ACCESSORY
PART FOR YOUR
TRACTOR,
CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
IN YOUR
AREA.

OF TRACTOR

When restartin_l a warm engine, move Throttle Control midway between _S" (stow) and "F '1 (fast) position.
C%oke
may not have to be used.

OPERATION
BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, INSTALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER
SUSPENSION BRACKET.

STOPPING

10= B'e sure blades and engine have stopped
hands or feet near the blades,
1t, Remove key when taaving maehine_

TRACTOR

position,
Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position,
Turn ignition Key to "OFF"
position,
Never use Choke to
stop Engine,
REMOVE
TOR
TO
USE,

INJURY

I, Read owners manual,
2. Know location and function of atl controls,
3_ Keep guards, safety shields and switches in p]ace 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 blade and back slowly
down,
before

placing

mid*

2. Push Clutct_,Brake
Pedal down firmly (Fig 8)., Move Gear
Shift Control
Lever to desired gear and Range Shift Lever
to "LO" (Low) position (Figr 9).
3, Release Clutch-Brake
or rearwarll movement.

Pedat

SLOWLY

to

start

forward

4o tf _qround travel is too slow, move Throttle
Control
to
"FtT (fast) position or press Clutch-Brake
Pedal and shift
to a different gear,
NOTE:
BRING
TRACTOR
TO COMPLETE
STOP BEFORE
SHIFTING
GEARS.
ALWAYS
SELECT
A
GROUND
TRAVEL
SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TERRAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT
BEING USED,

LEAVING
TRACUNAUTHORIZED

YOUR

TRACTOR

For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Shift Control
II
/1
_ ,
Lever and Range Shift Lever to
N neutraf pos=tJon (Fig. 9).
NO3_E: DO NOT TOW YOUR TRACTOR
FASTER
THAN
SIX MILES PER HOUR,

TRACTOR

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATOR
PRESENCE SENSING
SWITCH,
ANY ATTEMPT
BY THE
OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED
WILL
SHUT-OFF THE ENGINE.
1_ With engine running and warm, place Throttte
Control
waybetween
S (slow) and
(fast) postton,

KEY WHEN
PREVENT

TRANSPORTIING

1., Choose
hills.

OPERATIION

TRACTOR

1., Push Clutch-Brake
Pedal into "BRAKE"
positiom
2,, Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED"
position
and
release pressure from Clutch-Brake.
Pedal should remain
in brake position,
NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE
WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE.
3 Move Shift Control Lever to "NEUTRAL"
position,
4. Place Attachment
Clutch
Lever
in "DISENGAGED"
5
6,

CAUTION
TO AVOID

YOUR

the

OPERATOON
lowest

gear

BEFORE

DO NOT DRIVE

ON
starting

H0aLS
up

or down.

UP OR DOWN HILLS

WITH DO
SLOPES
THAN ANY
15 ° ,
AND
NOT GREATER
DRIVE ACROSS
SLOPE, REFER TO PAGE 47°
2_ AVOID

STOPPING

OR SHIFTING

a., if slowing
is necessary,
to middle position,

move

ON H ILLS,,
Throttle

Control

Lever

LEAVE
ENOUGH
ROOM
WHEN
STOPPING
AND
STARTING
TO
ALLOW
SLIGHT TRACTOR
ROLL DOWNHILL
AS
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDAL
MOVES
THROUGH
CLUTCH POSITION,,

bo If stopping is absolutely
Pedal quickly
to brake
Brake.

necessary, push Clutch-Brake
position
and engage Parking

c. To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in tst gear
and that you have allowed room to roll slightly downhill, Disengage Parking Brake and release Crutch, Brake
Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement.,
7 _ 3- Make all turns slowly

STARTING
YOUR
A LOW
BATTERY

NEGATIVE
(BLACK CABLE)
TERMINAL

TRACTOR

WITH

If your Battery is too low to start the engine, it shouid be
recharged_ If "Jumper Cabfes" are used for emergency starting follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE
OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM,. NOTE: DO NOT USE TRACTOR TO
START OTHER VEHICLES+

_RY

LEAD-ACID
BATTERIES
GENERATE
EX+
PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,
AND
SMOKING
MATERIALS
AWAY
FROM BATTERIES.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION
AROUND
BATTERIES,

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITtVE
(+)
terminals
of each battery
(taking care not to short against
chassis) (Fig,. 10),

POSITIVE
(RED CABLE)
TERMINAL
2

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal of fully charged battery,

FIGURE 10
Connect the other end of the cable to the L+H,, Side Panel
Bolt (Fig. 8),. NOTE: KEEP AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND
BATTERY
4,

SUSPENSION

Disconnect cables in reverse order:
a L H+ Side Panel Bolt (Fig, 8)_
b.,
Negative terminal of fully charged battery.
c, Positive terminals.

MOWER

BRACKET

AND

DRIVE

BELT

IN STALLATION
Your tractor has been shipped with the Mower Suspension
Bracket banded to the frame, Remove bands and lower Mower
Suspension
FIGURE

Bracket

(Fig+ 11 )+

11

MOWER
ATTACHMENT
HANDLE
|GHEST _'
POSITION

DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

INSTALLATION

1+ Remove banding from Suspension Arms and Gauge Wheelso
Set Gauge Wheels aside for later assembly.

\

2. Slide Mower
ATTACHMENT
HANDLE

3o

_"LOWEST"
POSITION

under Tractor,

Slide Front Suspension
tain with Release Pins
Knob counterclockwise
ment Handle forward to

5_

RELEASE
6_

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

to right hand side.

Brackets into Mower Brackets, Re(Fig. 12), Turn Depth Adjustment
( ('-", } until it stops. Push Attach*
lower mower to ground,

4+ Slide Studs through
Lift
(Fig,
12A)+ Retain
with
found in Bag of Parts,
KET

Deflector

Links on both sides of Tractor
Washers and Retainer
Springs

Place the Suspension Arms on Brackets on both
Frame
(Fig.
t2A)+
Retain
with Washers and
Springs found in Bag of Paris.
Turn Depth Adjustment
Knob (Fig. t2)
to remove slack from Mower Suspension+

sides of
Retainer

clockwise

((-_)

7. Roll Drive Belt over Primary Mandrel (Fig+ 13)+
8.

t_sert Gauge Wheel Bar into Bracket+,
Pin and Retainer Spring (Fig 14),+

Retain

with

Clevis

FIGURE 12

-8

+

,,,_

DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
I. Remove Hood and Gritl (see page 24),
2. Place Mower Drive Belt over Clutch Pulley and under Idler
Pulley and Tension Pulley (Fig, 15L NOTE: PULL LEVER
UP TO SWING TENSION
PULLEY
FOR BELT CLEARANCE,, Make sure narrow "V j' side of Belt is engaged with
each Pu{ley,
3, Pull Mower Drive Belt over Front
et (Fig. 16)o

Mower

RETAINER

GAUGE
WHEEL
BAR

Suspension

SPRING

GAUGE
WHEEL

\

BRACKET

Brack-

4o Replace Hood and Grilt,

BELT

CLEVIS
PIN

ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 14

1.. Lower mower
2,, If dimension "A" on Idler Bracket Assembly measures I/4"
or less, Mower Drive Belt must be adjusted (Fig. 15- insetL
3

Disengage Attachment

Clutch

4.

Remove, Bolt, Washer, Washer (2)_ Lockwasher
and
from Idler Pulley (Fig_ 15- inset) (original position),

CLUTCH
FULLEY_

Switch,
MOWER
ORIVE
BELT

Nut

5. Place V,Belt and Idler Pulley in "NEW"
Pulley position
(Fig., 15 - inset). Replace Bolt, Washer, Washer (2), Lockwasher and Nut Tighten securely
6. Check V-Bett

for proper

installation

IDLER
ILLEY
TENSION
PULLEY

on al! Pulley Grooves

IDLER
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
_P'

FIGURE

15

PULL FORWARD
TO LOOSEN BELT
FOR EASIER
BELT INSTAL LATt ONj_I_"

FIGURE 12A

MOWER
BELT

MOWER SUSPENSION
BRACKET

DRIVE

PRIMARY
MANDREL

MOWER
DRIVE BELT

FIGURE

'13

- 9-

FIGURE

16

MOWER

ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the mower' while tractor is parked on levet ground or
driveway, NOTE:
MOWER SHOULD
BE IN LOWEST CUTTING POSITION,
Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSi in front;
10 PSi in teat,,

ION
ATTACHMENT
HANDLE

SIDE

H,_IRPIN
CLIP
:1

TO SIDE

1_ Use a ruler to make
are the same height

ADJUSTMENT
sure Flanges at rear of mower deck
from the ground on each side (Fig,

t9),
2. If adjustment
side of tractor

is required, snap out Access
above Foot Rest (Fig, 18),.

3o Move Attachment

T.,NT.............

"UP"

position
"B"

and screw

5o To lower ieft side of mower, loosen
Nut "A" up on Adjustment
Rod,

Nut

r'B"

and screw

6_ Adjust until both rear mower flanqes
above the ground, Tighten
Nuts
A
Snap Access Cover in place.

are the same height
and
B securely.

TO

REAR

ADJUSTMENT

Move Attachment
Handle to futl "UP"
positior_
(Fig. 17),
After leveling side to side, measure R.Ho Flanges at FRONT
AND REAR
OF MOWER,. The RH. Front
Flange should
measure 3/4"
tower than the RH
Rear Flange (Fig° 19),
If adjustment

is required,

follow

procedure below.

18

FRONT
FLANGE

FLANGE

FLANGE

.19

o __ -

17).

i----'--

............
o ......
,,u::.

FIGURE

(Fig

4, To lower tight side of mower,
loosen Nut
Nut "A" down on Adjustment
Rod,

FRONT

FIGURE

Handle to futi

Cover on L,H.

- 10 -

;_

IU

r,,/_loC

rriul_t|

Ur

|VI_.,IVVr'M

Loosen Nuts "D".
Scre+w Nuts _iC" up onto Suspension
Arms (Fig. 28). NOTE: SCREW NUTS "C" ON BOTH
SUSPENSION
ARMS THE SAME NUMBER
OF TURNS
SO MOWER WILL REMAIN
LEVEL
Tighten Nuts "D"
securely,
2., TO LOWER FRONT OF MOWER
Loosen Nuts "C _. Screw Nuts "D" down Suspension Arms,
NOTE:
SCREW
NUTS
"D"
THE SAME NUMBER
OF
TURNS
SO MOWER
Nuts "C _ securely.,

WILL

REMAIN

LEVEL

NUT

"D"

Tighten

3o With mower deck at desired height, set Gauge Wheels (Fig_
17) to lowest position without
touching the ground_
Use Adjustment
Handle to set mower at the approximate
cutting height you need. Use Clevis Pins (Fig,, t7) to set gauge
wheels at lowest point without
touching the ground.
NUT

"D"

SUSPENSION
ARMS

FIGURE

MOWER

20

OPERATION

When ready to mow, lower Attachment
Handle {Fig. 21)
to preferred
mower height, Select a gear that allows mowing
at full throttle.
This allows the mower blades to lift and cut
the grass efficiently

ATTACHI_NT
HANDLE

MOWER ENGAGEMENT
Pull Clutch Switch {Fig. 22) out and up to engage clutch. There
will be an engine hesitation as the clutch engages. NOTE: THIS
TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATOR PRESENCE
SENSING SWITCH. ANY ATTEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO
LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
ENGAGED
WILL
SHUT-OFF
THE
ENGINE,

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Fine adjustment
of mower height is controlled
by the Depth
Adjustment
Knob, Turn clockwise
(_)
to raise mower Turn
counterclockwise
(_)
to lower mower (Fig, 22)

FIGURE 2'1
CLUTCH SWITCH
'*ON" POSITION

_

CLUTCH
SWITCH
"OFF"
POSITION

DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

FIGURE 22

iNNER

t i

HANDS
NEVER
ER.

:L

'ii, ' L_ ----

FROM UNDER
gEELECTOR.

MOWKEEP

CAUTION INJURY

FIGURE 23

F,-.........

AND FEET
RF.JNOVE

TO AVOID
DEFLECTOR

/t

Use the Runner on the right hand side as a guide; the blade
cuts approximately an inch outside the runner_,

,,/

':!I

ti,

1. Read owners manual,
2o Know location and function of all controls,.
3. Keep guards, safety shields 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,
8o Do not mow where machine can tip or slip.
9= If machine stops going uphill, stop blade 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.

MOWER
EXCEPT
WHEN
SITTING
ON
NEVER ENGAGE ("ENGAGE"
POSITION)
TRACTOR
SEAT,,

L

FIGURE

TIRE
CHAINS
CANNOT
HOUSING ATTACHED.,

24

DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

BE

USED

READ THE "RULES
TION"
CAREFULLY
ING YOUR MOWER,

WITH

THE

MOWER

FOR SAFE OPERABEFORE
OPERATREFER TO PAGE 3.

PLUNGER

12_ Use Attachment
_ATTACHMENT
HANDLE

Handle to lower mower into cutting position= Start mowing at slow speed and increase ground speed
by increasing throttle
as conditions
wilt permit_ Average
cutting height is approximately
2 - 1/2 to 2 _ 3/4 inches.
Height of cut can be adjusted
by means of the Depth
Adjustment
Knob (Fig, 25), Turn Depth Adjustment
Knob
(clockwise
(/'-'_) or counterclockwise
(f'_)
to match preselected Lift Control Lever mowing height°

13 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 in a more even distribution
of clippings
and more uniform
cutting_ When mowing large areas (Fig,
24), start by turning to the J'ight so that the clippings will
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_

FIGURE 25

MOWER MAINTENANCE
mNETRUCTUONS

MOWER CLUTCH
"OFF"
POSITION

BEFORE
MAKING
ANY
INSPECTION,
ADJUSTMENT
OR REPAIR: PUSH TRAC*
TOR
CLUTCH-BRAKE
PEDA'-L
COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION°
MOVE
SHIFT
CONTROL
LEVER
TO NEUTRAL
POSITION.
PLACE PARKING
BRAKE IN
"ENGAGED"
POSITION.
TURN
OFF
MOWER CLUTCH SWITCH (FIG 26),

IGNITION

SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, MAKE ABSOLUTELY
SURE THE BLADES AND ALL
MOVING
PARTS
HAVE
COMPLETELY
STOPPED, REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY,
DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG WIRES
FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP
WIRES
AWAY
FROM
THE PLUGS TO
PREVENT
INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING,,

BLADE

PARKING

CLUTCH,*
BRAKE
PEDAL
"BRAKE'"
POSITION

AKE
FIGURE

26

FIGURE

27

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 15 hours of
mowing. Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower,
1. When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade balance and the blade should be checked for proper balance
before reinstallation
on mower° Unbalanced or bent blade
will cause excessive vibration
when running and eventual
damage to mower
or engine
Replace bent or damaged
blades°
To check Blade balance0 drive a nail into a beam or wall.
Leave about one inch of the straight naif exposed
Place
Center Hote of clean Blade over the head of the nail (Fig.
27A). NOTE,: CENTER
HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL. IF
BLADE
IS PROPERLY
BALANCED,
BLADE
SHOULD
REMAIN
IN POSITION
SHOWN IN FIG 27A, tFEITHER
END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD,
BLADE
IS
NOT BALANCED
AND MUST BE REPLACED
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 any Sears Service Center/Departments
and
most Sears Retail Stores=

BLADE

SWITCH

TREATED
HEX HEAD BOLT
HEAT _
GRADE 5

REPLACEMENT

It is not necessary to remove mower
placement.
By moving Lift Control
tion will permit access to blades.

from tractor for blade re[.ever to up (Rear) posi-

1. Remove the Hex Head Bolt, Lockwasher
and Flat Washer
(Fig. 27).
2 Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and secure
with Flat Washer, Lockwasher and Hex Head Bolt, TIGHTEN SECURELY.,

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

ALWAYS
USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED
BOLTS TO ATTACH
BLADES_ CHECK
BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY
TO
MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT,
TORQUE BOLTS 30-35
FT, LBS.

DAI LY

MAI NTENANCE

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight, cotter pins and retainer
springs are secure. Keep blades sharp, Observe all safety precautions, Keep mower well lubricated

13

CLEANING

MOWER

PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
DISCONNECT
SPARK
PLUG WIRES
FORE CLEANING_
POWER
_OFF
CLUTCH

BETO

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

POWER

TAKE-

OFF

CLUTCH

The Power Take-0ff
Clutch (Fig 29) should provide years of
service. The C_utch incorporates a built in brake that stops the
Pulley almost immediately.
Eventually,
the internat brake will
wear so the mower blades will not stop as recommended.
Adjustment

FIGURE

.....

29

- 14-

should

be made by a Sears Service Technician.

OUTER

BLADES

(CENTER
BELT

TO

ROUTING

DRIVE

OUTER

DECAL

1. Remove Mower

from

2. Remove Top Cover
Idler Arm Bott.,

MANDRELS)

UNDER
Tractor

BELT

MOWER

IDLER
NUT

DECK COVER

ARM
FLAT

(see below).

Self Tapping

Screws,

and

Nut

L,H. MANDREL
SHEAVE

from

CENTRAL
IDLIL_R

MANDREL

SHEAVE
RHoMANDREL
SHEAVE

3. Roll Belt over the top of the R, H. Mandrel,
4. Pull Belt off all other
5

Mandrels

Remove any dirt and grass which
around Mandrels and idler Arm,

6. Check Deck Idler Arm Assembly
they rotate freely (Fig, 30)

may have accumulated

and Flat Idler

7,, Be sure spring is hooked in Deck Idler Arm
on bolt in Mower Housing (Fig. 30),,
8

Assembfy

and
FIGURE

30

Install new Belt in groove of LH. Mandrel Sheave, lower
groove of Center Mandrel Sheave and around Flat fd_er as
shown (F_g 30).

9_ From a position at discharge end of mower,
groove of Roll Mandrel Sheave (Fig, 30)
10., Rotate Center Mandrel
is in grooves properly

Reassemble

12, install

WITH

Top Cover to Deck, Tighten

Mower

to tractor

roll Belt into

Sheave by hand to make sure Belt

BLADES WILL
MANDREL
SHEAVE_
ROTATE

11

to see that

CENTER

all Screws secure-

Y

(see page 8)

RELEASE
PIN
\

REMOVBNG
MOWER
FROM
TRACTOR
t,

Lower Mower,
FIGURE

2, Pull the four (4)
(Fig, 31),,

Release Pins out of Suspension

3, Pull back on Attachment
4. Slide
drel.

Mower

forward

5. Raise Attachment
tractor.
NOTE:

Brackets

Lift Handte and lock into place.
and remove

Belt from

Lift Handle. Slide Mower

1F AN ATTACHMENT

OTHER

THAN

Primary

out from

Man°

under

THE MOWER

DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED
ON THE TRACTOR,
THE
AND
R.H. SUSPENSION
ARMS
(FIG
3t) SHOULD
REMOVED
FROM TRACTOR,

LH.
BE

- 15-

3'1

NOTE:
WHEN
OPERATING
TRACTOR
WITHOUT
MOWER;
REMOVE
IDLERBRACKET
FROM
FRONT
OFTRACTOR,
1,PullBeltupthroughIdlerBracket
andoutoftractor_
Use
Lever
toswing
Tension
Pulley
forBeltremoval.
2oRemove
Loekwashers
and Nuts from idler Bracket (Fig.
32).,

STORAGE
IDLER
BRACKET

Remove mower

from

NUT

ATTACHMENT
LEVER

for" winter storage. When mower

LIFT

ADJUSTMENT

Due to different
weights of Attachments,
the Attachment
Lift Spring may require adjustment.
The Adjustment
Bolt
is located on rear of tractor top left side (Fig. 33)

NUT
LOCI(,,

*STANDARD

- 29_

HARDWARE--PURCHASE

LOCALLY

REPAIR

PARTIS
GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255915

GROUND DRIVE
A

_

B

10

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C

D

E

F

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54
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23
26
41

30

36

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123 27
29
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93

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37'

17

/

31

1

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Spark Arrester Muffler

K

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674A380

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GROUND
KEY
NO

2

GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN..TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO,

PART
NO

65
66
67
68
69
70
7t
72
73
74
75
76

104375X
19252016
STD571812
I06021X
5693J
17720408
104596X
11050600
STD541137
8883R
677A637
74370612

917o255915

DRIVE

PART
NO,

106637X
IO8077X

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
t5
16
17
18
t9
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

13240200
9767H
13260302
100229L
100000K
108234X
8545J
74570412
STD551 !25
5266J
STD523707
STD523t12
STD551131
STD541031
73680600
10t343L
STD551137
19131614
105599X
72110608
106000X
19131612
101344L
5255J
106048X
106023X
72110616
STD533707
102403X
STD551037
!01347L
STD533710
STD541037
105592X

37
38
39
40
4t
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64

207J
12000039
110484X
STD5237!5
73930600
101355X
STD570907
101356L
104360X
STD523720
1913141:3
105597X
104577X
STD5237t0
17190512
105500X
11)t31312
!01345M
105598X
100196K _
73680500
STD571810
10!342_1
120404X
74760716
STD551143
101341M
9204H

Bracket, Support
Engine, 18 H,P,, Briggs and Stratton,
Model No. 422437, Type No, O749-O1
Elbow, Street
Valve, Oil Drain
Bushing
Tube - Exhaust
Clamp - Tube
Muffler
Gasket, Muffler
Screw, Socket Hd.., 1/4 - 20 x 3/4
"Washer, Lock, 1/4
Base,Engine
"Bolt, Hex, 3/8- !6 x 3/4
*Bolt, Hex, 5i16-18x
1- l/4, Gr 5
*Washer, Lock, 5/16
*Nu;_, Hex, 5/16 - !8
Nut, Lock, 3/8 - 16
Pulley, Ground Drive
*Washer, Lock, 3/8
Washer, 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga
Bracket, Drive, Mule
Bolt. Carriage 3/8- 16 x 1
Bracket, V-Pulley, Drive, Mute
Washer, 13/32 x I x 12 Ga
Pulley, Idler
Bracket, idler, Fiat
Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, Flat ldter
Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, V-Idler
*Bolt, Carr,, 3/8- !6 x 2
* Bolt, Carr., 3/8 - 16 x 3/4
ldler, Fiat
*Washer, 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
Bracket, Flat Idler
"Bolt, Carr., 3/8 - 16 x 1
"Nut, Hex, 3/8- 16
Bracket, Clutch w/Bearing (Inc, Key
No 106)
Washer, Hardened
Klip Ring
Idler, Grooved
*Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16 x 1 - 1/2
Nut, Lock, 3/8- 16
Spring, Extension
*Pin, Cotter, 3/32 x 3/4
Rod, Clutch
Idler, Fiat
*Bolt, Hex, 3/8 - 16 x 2
Washer, !3/32 x 7/8 x 13Ga.
Retainer, Belt
Adapter
"Bolt, Hex, 3/8 .. 16 x 1 Gr 5
Screw, Hex, Slotted, 5/16- 18 x 3/4
,Retainer, Belt, Lower
Washer, 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga_
Rod, Shih, Hi-Lo
Bracket, Rod, Shift
Knob
Nut, Lock, 5/16- 18
*Pin, Cotter, 3/t6 x !
V-Belt
Bracket, Support, TransaXte
Bolt, Hex, 7/16- 14 x 1
"Washer, Lock 7/16
Pulley, Transaxle
Nut, Lock, 1/2- 20
-3;

77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
t00
101
t02
103
t05
106
108
109
110
11 t
1!2
!13
114
115
116
118
119
120
!21
122
123
124
,125
t26
127
128
129
1_3(}
•

DESCR 1PT'!ON

Shaft, Foot Pedal
Washer, 25/32 x 1 - t/4 x 16 Ga
Pin, Roll, 3/16 x 1 - 1/4
Spring, Extension
Control, Throttle
Screw, Hex, Thd, Cut, 1/4 - 20 x t/2
Control, Choke
Washer, Lock, Ext Tooth, 3/8
*Nut, 3/8 - 24
Cover, Pedal
Bracket, Brake
Screw, Mach., Unct FL Hd., 3/8 16x 3/4
74760614
Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16 x 7/8
7920J
Band, Brake
72140405
Bolt, Carr,.0 1/4 - 20 x 5/8
STD5,41025 "Nut, Hex, 1/4 - 20
7229J
Guide, Rod, Brake
1685H
Nut, Lock, 5/16, 18
STD533107 "Bolt. Cart, 5/16- 18x 3/4
5308J
Rod, Brake
7241J
Spring, Compression
73530600
Nut, Lock, 3/8- 24
100604 K
Yoke
5102J
Pin, Clevis
71673
Cap, Plunger
109767X
Rod, Parking Brake
19111216
Washer, 11/32)= 3/4 x 16 G_,.
634A692
Bushing and Wheel Hub
7563R
Washer, Thrust, Axle
12000034
Klip Ring
!304H
Bolt, Hub
t06277X
Wheel, Rear
105588X
Tire, Rear
65139
Valve, Tire
59192
Cap, Valve
214J
Drum, Brake
STD541410 *Nut- Lock No 10,, 24
633A109
Gear Shift Lever Assembly
2228M
Key, Woodruff
74760724
Bolt, Hex 7/16- 14 x 1 - 1/2
101350K
Bearing- idler
61159
Knob. Throttle Control
9858M 1
Key - Woodruff
5304J
Actuator ° Switch, Interlock
74321016
Screw- Fin 10,24 x 1
13280252
Nipple, Pipe
19132012
Wash{r 13/32 x 1 - 1/4 x t2 Ga.
104601X
Bracket ,.Interlock
STD522507 "Bolt- Hex 1/4 ,,20 x 3/4
73680400
Nut - Crowntock 1/4 - 20
19131210
Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga_
73680700
Nut ,.Crowntock 7/16 - t4
11050500
Washer - Lock Ext. Tooth 5/16
76020816
Pin ..Cotter 1/4 x 1
10t358K
Bracket - Assembly Clutch
19131612
Washer t3/32 x 1 x 12 Ga,
STD551025 *Washer 9/32 x 5/8x 16Ga.
72140506
Bolt- Carriage 5/t6- 18 x _J'/4
1 t0042X
Decal, 18 H,P., Craftsman
13300300
Coupling, Pipe, Std, 3t8 - 1B NPT
105474X
Transaxle Assembly (less Brake Drum
end Shift Lever)
11089"5X_
Bushing, Flanged
7154J
Tube, "Tire (not furnished with tractor}
"STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCAI_LY

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255915

STEERING

,37
M,

-4o
75

L

78

D

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G

29

15

B

82

22

81

83
20
18
54
28
34

22

3

21

72

26

22
4
27

97
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7
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RE PA IR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR-+MODEL

NUMBER

917.255915

STEERING

KEY
NO,

DESCRIPTION

PART
NO,
106230X

1
2

106228X

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
t5
16
17
t8
19
2O
2!
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3O
31
32
33

278H
9040H
106045 X
6266H
12000029
5284J
STD523707

73680600
674A244
1309H
5298J
74781044
STD551162
STD541062
6855M
106046X
108134X
t08136X
STD551137
STD541137
5292J
108137X
19292016
7990J
STD523720
73510600
102439X
104239X
72110608
101274N
17490612

34
35
36
37
38
4O
41
42
43

KEY
NO

Tire, 16 x 650
Front Wheel (inc. K_y No. 3 and 2 of
Key No. 4i
Fitting, Grease
Bearing
Spindle. R +H_
Bearing. Thrust
Klip Ring
Bracket, A×le
"Bolt +,Hex 3/8 - 16 x 3/4
Nut. Lock. 3/8- 16
Axle, Front, (Inc. Key No. 12)
Bearing
Tube, Pivot, Axle
Bolt. Hex 5/8 - 11 x 2 - 3/4 Gr 5
"Washer, Lock 5/8
"Nut. Hex 5/6 + 1t
Fitting, Grease
Spindle. L+H,
Sector Assembly
Link. Drag
*Washer, Lock 3/8
*Nut, Hex 3/8 + 24
Bushing, Beltcrank
Betlcrank
Washer 29/32 x 1 - t/4 x !6 Ga,
Rod, Tie
*Bolt, Hex 3/8- 16x 2Gro5"
Nut, Keps 3/8 + 16
Bracket, Support,
Steering
Bearing, Flanged
Bolt, Cam 3/8 - 16 x 1 Gr 5
Support, Steering
Screw, Hex Washer Thd Rolling

DESCRIPTfON

44
45
46
47
49
51

105525X
19171416
72110622
106486X
! 06042X
17240408

Bracket, Support,
Dash
Washer t7/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga
Bolt+Carr
3/8616x2-3/4

52
53
54
55

1058t0X
I00710L
STD525020

56
57
58
59

19172610
108253X
677A45!
7190J

60
6t
62
63
67
68
72
73
74
75
76
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85

STD523722
19131413
STD541037
5213.I
73680500
7985J
65139
59192
t08456X
10681tX
106615X
8022J
8921R
6922R
7919J
73700600
STD54t337
STD533107
19252616
19132007
74930516
!04757X
100644 K
19111416

73680800

87

3f8 - 16 x 3/4
Shaft, Steering
Klip Ring
Wheel, Steering
Adapter, Steering
Washer
Sleeve. Steering
Bearing
Dash, Lower
Dash

102458X
12000034
100713N
100711L
19133808
106014X
9038R
!05519X
10B408X

PART
NO

88
90
91
92
94
95
96
97
98
99

STD523710
I00207K
108367X
19252016
417!R
8134H

Spacer
Cover, Gate, Shift
Screw, Hex Washer Thd, Cutting
1/4- 20 x 1/2
Decat, Insert
lnsert. Steering Wheel
"Bolt + Hex 1/2 .. 13 x 2
Nut, Lock 1/2- t3
Washer 17/32 x I - 5/8 x 10 Ga
Bracket, Idler
Pulley, idler
Spring
"Bolt, Hex 318 - 16 x 2 - 1!4
Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 13 Ga,
Nut- Hex 3/8 ,-16
"
Bracket, Frame Front
Nut, Lock 5/t618
Su pport_ Battery
Stem, Valve
Cap, Valve
Decal Dash, Instruction
Decal, Instruction
Pin. Mounting.
Idler Bracket
Plug o Dash
Joint + Tie Rod - R,.H. Thread
JointTie Rod - L,H "Thread
Rod - Tie
Nut. Hex Jam 3/8 - 24 L,H
*Nut .+Hex Jam 3/8- 24
"Bolt - Carriage 5/16t8 x 3/4
Washer 25132 x 16518 x 16 Ga
Washer t3/32 x 1 + 1/4 x 7 Ga+
Bolt. Hex 5/16 + 18 x 1
Cap., Hub, Front
Spacer
Washer 11/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga
*BoltHex 3/8 - 16 x 1
Clip + 3/8
Decal- Adiustment
Washer 25132 x 1 - 114 x 16 Ga
Clip + Insulated
Tube, Front (not furnished with
tractor)

*STANDARD

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C

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10

10

33

60

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62

62

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GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255915

5O

MOWER LIFT

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GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255915

MOWER

G
C
51
26

47
55

47

51
60

44 55
49
71
58

57

51

46
35 35

34
36
32
38

35

15

73

17

16
16

18
17

- 36_

RE IR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917,255915

MOWER

KEY
NO_
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1t
12
t3
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
21
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

KEY
NO,

PART
NO

DESCRIPTION

Housing, Mower
Cover- Drive, Deck
Screw - Hex Washer Thd= Rb!l 5/1618 x I/2
Runner, LH,,
Bolt, Cart, 5/16- 18 x 5/8
*Washer-Lock,
5/16
*Nut-Hex
5/16- 18

35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

73680600
105453X
5565J
4939M
4898H
t05455X
105433X
110237X
105434X
I05436X
105441X
78850
3146R
106381X

ST0623715
STD551137
19132012
674A213
7834J
7835J
72110522
19111610
I02403X
STD523715
STD541037
104361X
ST0523112
!9111216

16 x 3/4
Blade
* Bolt - Hex, 3/8 = 24 x 1 - I/2 Gro 5
*Washer-Lock,
3/8
Washer 13/32 x 1 - 1/4 x 12 Ga.
Arm Assembly, Idler
Liner, Bearing
Bearing
Bolt, Carriage 5/16- 18x 2-3/4
Washer !1/32 x 1 x 10 Ga,
"
Pulley, Idler
*BoltHex 3/8- 16x I - 1/2
*Nut- Hex 3/8- 16
Spring
*BoltHex 5/16- 18 x 1 - 1/4 Gr, 5
Washer t 1/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga_,

43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
62
63
64
65
66

Nut, Crownlock
3/8 - 16
Bar, Ga, Wheel
Pin, Clevis
Retainer, Spring
Bolt, Shoulder
Wheel, Gauge
Brkt., Suspension
Spacer
Brace, Suspension
Parallel Link
Brkt,, Suspension
Decal - Warning
Retainer - Spring
V-Belt

8438J
106224X
105448X
!05449X
STD533707

Spacer
Decal- V-Belt. Dr.,
Bracket, Ga Wheel,
Bracket, Ga, Wheel,
*Bolt, Carriage 3/8 -

68
69
71
73
74
75
76
77

110452X
3713J
73680800
19171512
72240608
106679X
106863X
106975X

PART
NO,,
105415X
106022X
17490508

DESCRIPTION

7631J
72110505
STD551131
ST054103!
8418J
Runner, R,H
72140506
Bolt, Carr. 5/16- 18 x 3/4
_6B5H
' Nut, Lock 5/16- 18
STD551031 *Washer t t/32 x t 1/16 x 16 Gao
105483X
Mandrel - Secondary
Mandr_l - Primary
t06038X
17490612
Screw - Hex Washer Thd, Roll 3/8106635X

Schematic,
R,H,
LH
16 x 3/4

Mower

ST054!050
74760622
105435X
3720R
12000039
19171612
105440X
105456X
105460X
t05461X
105457X
73680500
19111016
109785X
106734X
109743X
I06735X

*STANDARD

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

*Nut, 1/2- t3
Bolt, Hex 3/8- 16 x 1 - 3/8
Pin, Release
Spring
Ring, Klip
Washer 17/32 x 1 x 12 Ga,
Pin, Clevis
Brkt,, Outer, R ,H,
,Brkt,, Inner, R.H.
Brkt., Inner, L.H.
Brkt., Outer, LH,
Loeknut 5/16 * 18
Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Shield, Deflector
Spring, Deflector
Bracket, Deflector
Rod. Hinae
Push Nut
Instruction
- Caution Decal
Nut- Lock 1/2- 13
Washer 17/32 x 15/16 x 12 Ga
Bolt, Carriage 3/8 - !6 x I t
Decal - Warning
V-Belt
Decal
HARDWARE--PURCHASE

H

35

LOCALLY

REPAIR

PARTS
GT

18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255915

TRANSAXLE

3
4

5
4

6

l

2

7

15
14
13

e
7O
74

37

70
73

68_

49
i1_--40
25

9293

24

89

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REPAnR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN

GARDEN

TRACTOR--MODEL

NUMBER

917.255915

TRANSAXLE

KEY
NO.

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO

PART
NO

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

4197R
5845R
4199R
4216R
4215R
4217R
6256H
74020652

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
3!

7392M
6272H
4985R
626614
4212R
4196R
6276H
633A63
81 !8M
8740Ht
6217H
4218R
6252H1
78t0H
4986R
7393R
992R1
6216H
6262H
101416X
6269H
5855H
!05406X

49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64

4895H
4222R
1529R
8119M
4220R
4209R
4213R
4442R
4195R
4214R
4194R
7528R
4208R
4207R
739814
4203R

65.
66
67
68
69
70
71

4204R
2898J
4926H
4205R
4206R
1370H
633A69

32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39

627714
4225R
7396H
4198R
4200R
7395H
6275H
t05402X

40
45
46
47

13060400
6271H
13020200

Axle Shaft
Retaining Ring
Final Drive Gear
Differential
Gear
Differential
Pinion
Differentia! Carrier
Axle Thrust Washer
Hex Bolt 3/8., 24 x 3 - 1/4
(1" Thread Length)
Steel Ball
Spring Shift Fork Detent
Shift Fork, High ,, Low Range
Thrust Bearing Race
4th Reduction Pinion
3rd Reduction Gear Shaft
Snap Ring .. Crescent Type
High ,, Low Range Gears
Needle Bearing
Sintered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft, High., Low Range
Differential
Pinion Spacer
Differential
Pinion Bushing
Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8., 24
Shift Fork-. LH
Oil Seal
Sintered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft
Shift Fork-, R,H,
Shift Shaft, High- Low Range
Oil Seat
Pressure Relief Valve
Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and
Bearings *,R.H (Inc. Key No_s. t7,
18, 25, 33, 50, 63° 76, 77 and 82)
Dowel Pin
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race
4th Reduction Gear Shaft
4th Reduction Gear Spacer
Thrust Bearing Race
Gearcase Gasket
Gearcase and Bearings - L.H,
(Inc Key No_s 18, 25, 49, 50 (2),
51 and 52)
Pipe Plug 1/2-, 14 N P.T.,
Oil Seal
Pipe Plug 1/4 ,, 18 N ,P,T

72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
BO
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93

208J
4201R
12000002
1153R
7392H
3990H
STD541031
1167R
73360700
6270H
7384H
t00196K
5384J
2976J
633A85
6739H1
4924H
19151516
8105R
19181511
75J
6274H

48

10140500

"Hex Bolt 5/t6 _ 18 x 1 - I/2
Grade 5
Lockwasher 5/16 Extra Heavy

94
95
96
97
98

76020412
STD551131
STD52310B
633At09

STD523115

DESCRIPTION

Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race
3rd Reduction Pinion ,, Low
4th Reduction Gear
3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer
2nd Reduction Gear Shaft
Final Drive Pinion
1st Reduction Gear Shaft
1st Reduction Shaft Spacer
3rd Reduction Pinion ,. High
2nd Reduction Gear
Needle Bearing
Low Speed Gear and 2nd Reduction
Pinion CIuster
Reverse Gear
Key - Hi., Pro 1/8 x 17/32
Snap Ring ,, Grescent Type
Intermediate Speed Gear
High Speed Gear
Thrust Bearing Race
intermediate
and High Speed Cluster
Pinions
Input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion
E-Ring
Reverse tdier Gear
Reverse Idler Thrust Washer
Needle Bearing
"Hex Nut 5/16-- 18
Sealing Washer
Hex Jam Nut 7/16 -, 20
Oil Seal
Reverse Idler Shaft
Control Knob
Gear Shift Lever - Bent
Gear Shift Cap
Gear Shift Ball Cover and Pin
Shift Lever Guide Ball ,- Keyed
Spring
Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga,
Shift Mechanism Seal
Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Ga,
Gear Shift Gate and Reinforcement
Shift Ball Cover Gasket
Cotter 1/8 x 3/4
"Lockwasher 5/16
°Hex Bolt 5/16 ._18 UNC x 7/8
Gear Shift Lever Ass=y,

105474X

Transaxle Assembly
& Shift Lever

Less Brake Drum

*STANDARD

HARDWARE--PURCHASE

LOCALLY

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PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL
ENGINE--MODEL
NUMBER 422437,
TYPE

CYLINDER,

CRANKSHAFT

AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

- 40 -

NUMBER
NUMBER

917,255915
0758-01

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL
ENGINE--MODEL
NUMBER 422437,
TYPE

CYLINDER,

CRANKSHAFT

NUMBER
NUMBER

917.255915
0758-01

AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

KEY
N0

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

0 1
0 2
03
04
05
06
0 7
0 8
0 9
i 0
I I

491685
391086
212461
212462
271867
271868
393243
393153
27803
93394
270982

1 1

271145

1 I

271146

12

93113

13

93111

Cylinder Assembly
Seal-Oil
Head-Cylinder
No, I
Head-Cylinder
No_ 2
Gasket-Cylinder
Head No t
Gasket-Cylinder
Head No 2
Breather Assembly No,, I
Breather Assembly
No,, 2
Gasket-Valve
Cover
Screw_Sem
Gasket_Crankcase
Cover
1/64" Thick
Gasket-Crankcase
Cover
,005"" Thick
Gasket-Crankcase
Cover
.,009"" Thick
Screw-Cylinder
Head
(2_5/16"
long)
Screw-Cylinder
Head
(I- 15/16"
long)

14
15

Plyg-Oi! Drain
394430
Crankshaft

16
i 7
18
19

394535
291675
93847
394955

19
19
19
20
20
2 0
20
2 1

394956
394957
394958
394959
394960
394961
394962
398990

22
23

260924
299691

23
24

391286
394306

25
26
2 7
28
29
30
3 1
32
33

223053
92909
390420
65906
26828
221596
292260
93630
261368

- order part 94196
Key for retaining timing gear
Cover Assembly
- Crankcase
Seal-Oil

Screw-Crankcase
cover Mtg, Sere
Piston Assembly-Standard
lnc, Key
No,'s 20 & 22)
Piston Assembly
- •010"" O S..
Piston Assembly
- ,.020"" O S.,
Piston Assembly
- ,030"
O,S,
Ring Set - Piston - Standard
Ringe Set-Piston
- _010"" O ,S.
Ring Set - Piston - 020"
O.S,
Ring Set - Piston -, 030"
O.So)
Dipstick
and Tube Assembly
(inc,
Key No's. 44, 45 & 46)
Lock-Piston
Pin
Pin Assembly
- Piston
Standard
(Inc, Key No., 22)
Pin - Assembly-PistonO05"" OoS,
Rod Assembly-Connecting
For Connecting
Rod with ,020""
Crankpin bore order No. 397158
Dipper-Connecting
Rod
Screw-Connecting
Rod
Valve-Exhaust
SpringJntake
Valve
Spring-Exhaust
Valve
Retainer-intake
Valve
Rotocoil-Exhaust
Retainer=Exhaust
Valve Rotocofl
Tappet-Valve

KEY
NO.

PART
NOn

DESCRIPTION

34
35
3 6
3 7
3 8
3 9
40

212337
271316
296004
394348
89838
220863
394539

4 I
42
43
44
4 5
46
4 7
48
49
50
5 !
52
53
54
5 5
5 6
5 7
5B
59

90576
231774
280180
398924
68838
280220
93783
223055
394391
270981
222700
93053
93851
394396
66538
93448
222698
220863
222773

Gear-Cam
Foam Seal - Governor
Shaft
Pipe - Fuel 23" cut to lenght
Gear - Governor.
Wrench-Spark
Plug
Washer-Gov.,
Crank (inside)
Plug-Spark
(Resistor))2_3/8
high.6Omm)
Nut-Hex 8-32
Terminal
Gommet
- Insulator
Cap and Dipstick-Oill
Filler
Seal-Filter Tube
Tube - Oil Filler
Screw-Hex
Hd
Trough-Dipper
Base-Engine
Gasket-Engine
Base
Guide Air
Clamp*Fuel
Pipe
Retianer-E-Ring
Crank-Governor
Etbo w-Spark Plug
Plug.Hex
Socket
Key-Flywheel
Washer
Washer-Thrust

60
6 1
6 2
63

231445
393606
39374 t
26196 t

Gear-Timing
Seal Ass'y,
and Retainer
Bearing-Ball
(P,,T, 0 side)
Guide-Exhaust
Valve
NOTE: 231218
Intake Valve

64
65
66
6 7

210940
261463
261559
398808

Only (Brass)
Seat-Exhaust
Valve (Standard)
Seat-Intake
Valve (Standard)
Lower Bushing _ Gov
Wire-Ground

68
69
70
7 1
72

230318
92 791
93722
261528
92268

COnnector-Fuel
Pipe
Washer-Lock
Shakeproof
Terminal-Spade
Valve,Intake
Washer

73
74
75
76
7 7

191523
261560
93886
271170
271174

Bearing-CylinJer
Upper Bushing-Governor
Screw
Seal Tube
Gasket - Exhaust

*INCLUDED
+ SPECIAL

IN GASKET SET 394501
TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL

Guide

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR-MODEL
ENGINE--MODEL
NUMBER 422437,
TYPE

AIR CLEANER-CARBURETOR

NUMBER
NUMBER

917.255915
0758-01

GROUP

_9

6

8

71

Carburetor

Overhaul

Kit I

/

44

/

73

- 42 -

REPAaR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL
ENGINE--MODEL
NUMBER 422437,
TYPE

AIR CLEANER_-CARBURETOR

KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

NUMBER
NUMBER

917.255915
0758-01

GROUP

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO •

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

280185
280198
212999
271412
270884
93415
93208
491630

Tube*Breather
Tube-In take
Manifold
Ass'y intake
+ *Gasket.Carb
Mtg
Gasket-Intake
Manifold
Mtg
Screw Curb MTG Sem
Screw Intake Manifold
Mtg Sere
Carburetor
Assy
(Inc Key No*s
9. 10, 1!, 12, 13: 14. 15, t6. I7.
18. 19. 20. 2t 22, 23, 24. 25
28. 44, 46, 47, 48 49. 50 51.
5t, 63. 64 & 65
Body Assembly
o Upper Carburetor
fine Key No's
I0
13 t8 23 &
24)
Connector
_ Fuel
Bushing-Throttle
Shaft
+ Valve Ass'y -Carb
Idle
Screw*Throttle
and Choke Valve
Mtg Sem
Valve- Throttle
Shaft and Lever-Throttle
Screw-Much
Fil Hd 8.32 x 5/8

3 1
3 2
33
34
3 5
36
3 7
38
39

93715
261444
261531
26 ! 720
25 I563
222807
222828
394324
393846

40
4 t
4 2
4,3
4 4
4 5
52
53
5 4
5 5
5 6
5 7
5 8

222,289
93163
221535
83893
397882
231172
271271
2714 11
271180
93853
92278
223001
222835

Nut-Hex
Kink.Governor
Link Speed Control
Spring-Governor
Spring - Governor
Idle
Bracket-Speed
Control
Lever.Speect
Control
Plate Ass'y
Governor
Control
Lever Ass*y
Governor
tlnc Key
No's
40 55 & 56)
Washer
So're w., Sere

Spring - Throttle Adj, '
+ "Gasket_Carburetor
Body
Float-Carburetor
Body
÷ Pin-Float Hinge
+ Valve-Fuel Inlet
Body • Lower Carburetor
(lnc Key
No°s, 11, 13, 14, 15&
65)
Valve-Choke
Shaft and Lever-Choke
Screw-Hex
Head Sere t0/32
x 3;4
Screw-Casing
Clamp
Jet-Needle
Valve
Body.Air
Cleaner
Knob-Air
Cleaner

5 9
6 0

93496
392643

6 1
6 2
63
66
6 7
6 8
69

66432
394018
27 I013
93828
394358
93053
393815

Mounting
Strap Ass'y
Air Cleaner
(Inc Key No 43)
Washer Plain
Cartridge-Air
Cleaner
÷ Washer-Choke
Shaft
Screw-Sem
Fitter-Fue!
Clamp-Fuel
Pipe
Fuel_Line 128"1 (cut to required

70
7 1
72
73

394501
491539

length
tlI_41
Gasket Set
Carburetor
Overhaul

2234 72
2804 74

Plug . Welch
O-Ring Seal

91541

10
11
12
t3

230318
231209
491538
93499

!4
15
16
17
1B
19
20
2 I
22

221939
392672
91920
26157
271607
298514
230896
394681
491665

23
24
2 5
2 7
28
29
30

223534
392673
94152
93897
231338
222752
212706

Clamp- Casing
Sere w,Sem
Plug flnc Key No 28A)
Bushing.Speed
Control
Element.Air
Cleaner
Gasket ,Air Cleaner
Washer
Bolt-Governor
Lever
Nut-He
Cover.Air
Cleaner
Cartridge
Plate.Air
Cleaner
Screw_Sem

Kit

"INCLUDED
IN GASKET SET
+INCLUDED
IN CARBURETOR
OVERHAUL
°HIGH ALTITUDE - JET NEEDLE
VALVE - PART NO 231333

o 4:3 -

K_T

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL
ENGINE--MODEL
NUMBER 422437,
TYPE

STARTER

NUMBER
NUMBER

917.255915
0758-01

MOTOR GROUP
1

6
_5
3_4

10

12

/

11

t

14
7
15
33

_
22

20
21

25
23

k-J

24

17
18
KEY
NO_

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO.

394891

Armature
Group tlnc Key No's
2,3&5)
Capsule Assembly
_ Magnetron ®
Ignition
Terminal - Ignition Cable
Screw - Armature
Mtg. Sere
Armature
Ass'y.
Flywheel and Ring Gear Ass'y.
Screw - Sere
Screw*Regulator
Starer - Alternator

!8

394808

Motor _ Starting
13, 15, 16, 17,
23 & 24)

1.9
20
21
22
23
24

390837
394860
391135
280104
90366
91162

25

393254

26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

93754
92674
22.3008
231247
393537
93808
271174
396865

Amature
Assembly
(Motor)
Drive End Cap Ass'y.
- Starter
Clutch Ass'y
Gear'
Lock washer
Screw . Hex Hd - 5/1618x
I 1t2"'
Kit - Pinion Spring {Inc Key No's.
22 & 26)
Roll Pin
Screw
- Hex Hd.

394970

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

221798
93381
394988
392956
9.3621
93343
392595
39 I362

11
12
13
14

22906
212418
393825
19203

15
16
17

94003
395538
395537

Gear - Flywheel Ring
Mounting
Parts)
Nut Flywheel Lock
Fan - Booster
Housing Assembly
Puller - Flywheel
Accessory)
Thru Bolt
Brush Set

PART
NO.

(Includes

{Optional

Commutator
End Cap Ass'y
Starter (Inc. Key No. 16)

393422

DESCRIPTION

(inc, Key No's.
19, 20, 21, 22,

Screen - Rotating
Nut - Jam
Connector - Tri Circuit
Screw-Sere
Gasket - Exhaust
Starter Drive Group (Inc_ Key No's.
21, 22, 25 & 26)
Alternator
Harness Assembly

REPAmR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL
NUMBER
ENGINE--MODEL
NUMBER 422437,
TYPE NUMBER
MUFFLER,

917,255915
0758-01

AIR GUIDE AND HOUSING GROUP

4

f
5

)
2

/

3

1

J
2

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

NO,

KEY
1
2
3
4
5

396088
93158
93777
392934
222848

Heusing_Blower
Screw - Sem
Screw - He_ H
Back Plate Assembly
Cover - Air Guide

6
7
8
9
10

222846
93163
222847
222849
491262

Shield . Cylinder
Screw - Sere
Shield - Cylinder
Cover - Air Guide
Decal Kit

- 45 -

k_k

SERVICE

•

NOTES

-46 -

SUGGESTED

GUIDE

FOR SIGHTING

SLOPES

FOR SAFE

OPERAT|ON

ONLY RiDE UP AND
NOT ACROSS

SIGHT
SKY

AND
LiNE

HOLD

THIS

LEVEL

WITH

OR TREE

Operate
your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not
greater than 15°); never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent t=ppmg or loss of controi. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction
on slopes.

HiLL

DOWN

HILL

G 18 TWIN
6 SPEED

OWNERS
MANUAL

GARDEN TRACTOR

MODEL NO.
917.255915

The Model Number wilt be found on the Model Plate attached to
the Fender. Always provide the Model Number when requesting
service or repair parts for your Garden Tractor°

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service
Center/Departments
and most Sears Retail Stores_

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,
ING INFORMATION:

HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS

O
It
il!
•

THE
THE
THE
THE

Your Sears
has service
having the
our pledge

ALWAYS

GIVE THE FOLLOW-

PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
MODEL NUMBER
NAME OF MERCHANDISE
merchandise has added value when you consider Sears
units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians
parts, tools and the equipment to,insure that we meet
to you, "We Service What We Sell",

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

120383X.
11 ._16.87 Ray. 2
Printed in U.S.A.



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