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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 manu-

factured 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

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt enable

you to assemble, operate and maintain your Tractor proper-

ly. Afways observe the "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION _J

YOUR NEW GT 18

GA RDEN 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.

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. Ig-

nition Switch, Ammeter, Parking Brake Lever and Clutch

Switch--conveniently grouped for ease of use

MODEL

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE

FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED

TO THE FENDER_

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBERS AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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,

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC 5TART 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 start riding equipment_ _2

This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air deanm (s) and belt(s), which a_e expendable and be..

come worn during normaI 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 contained in the owner's manual; and f_

.. riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes

FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

workmanship and our testing determines the battery wilt not hoid a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge, _x

_2

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

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

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, tL 60684 _,

TABLE OF

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ........ BELOW

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 4

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................ 7

CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............. 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 25

REPAIR PARTS ............................. 27

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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 be-

fore 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, mak-

ing an adjustment or repairs,

12, Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not

in use,

13o Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un-

attended. Disengage the power-take-off, lower the attach-

ments, 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 down-

hill 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 high-

ways.,

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.

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 ve-

hicle while in operation.,

26° Handle gasoline with care- it is highly flammable°

a. Use approved gasoline containers°

b. Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gas-

oline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has

not been allowed to cool for several minutes after run-

ning. 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 con-

dition, and keep safety devices in place and working.

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

ment is in safe working condition°

29,, Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside

a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

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

or excessive grease_ Do not clean product while engine is

running.

31, Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air

cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re-

moved. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard,,

32. Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with the ex-

haust system, Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could

create afire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if

necessary.

33 The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-

spected 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -ATTENTION! BECOME ALERTI

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED°

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 of the California Public Resources CodeL Other states may

have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. S_e your Authorized Service Center for spark arrester muffler part number

_4A_0,

CUT AWAY VIEW

FIG Ut_E 1

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

VENT CAP

BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

HOOD

GRILL

HEX

BOLTS

BLACK

(NEGATIVE)

CABLE

ASSEMBLY

To assemble and adjust your Tractor you wilt need:

two 7/16" wrenches, one 9/16" wrench 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 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

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH

THE BATTERY ACID CONTAINER. ALWAYS

WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO

PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY IF

ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH

ELECTROLYTE,

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARGED

ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE,

t_ill and charge Battery (before installing), "NOTE: SEI_

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BAT-

TERY 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 addi-

tional 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 awooden or plastic paddle while adding bak-

ing soda until the addition of more soda causes no more

foaming. ..

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS,

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, RE-

MOVE METAL BRACELETS, WRIST-

WATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETCo FROM

YOUR PERSON.

3Install 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,

('1.... Q

u[IIl l/lllIllIIll

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON-

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS

FROM 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.

_. tnstalfBatteryusing:twoInt,/Ekt,Lockwashers, two Wing

Nuts (shown full size below) and

two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard found in Bag of

Parts.

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 reo

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),

WHEN NOT IN USE, KEEP TERMINAL

ACCESS DOORS CLOSED.

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER

SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RE-

LEASED, SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

INSTALLATION, PAGE 8.

6= Remove plastic on Tractor Hood.

7., Close Hood,,

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,,

aRemove cardboard from Seat Pan,,

b o Place Seat on Seat Pan° Screw Adjustment Bolts,

Lockwashers and Flat Washers into Seat (Fig,, 6), Ad-

justment 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,,

INTJEXT,

LOCKWASHER

WING

NUT WING NUT

INT,/EXT; =R

NAL

ACCESS

DOOR

TERMINAL

GUARD

TERMINAL

ACCESS DOOR

BATTERY BOLT

BATTERY

SUPPORT

FIGURE 4

STEERING WHEEL CAP

._" 2. 3/B" DIA WASHER

EERtNG WHEEL

_ _---_STEERING WHEEL INSERT

_ _ERING COLUMN

SEAT SEAT

SEAT SWITCH

ADJUSTMENT

BOLTS

\

FUEL

TANK

CAP '

FIGURE 6

.5 _

FtGURE 7

ENG INE

DIPSTICK

REC(_MMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL

CHANGE° ALL OILS MUST MEET A.PJ,. SERVICE CLAS-

SIFICATION SD, SE, OR 5F_

-20°0° 32° 60° 80° 100°

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

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN

THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 32O,

' A _,,PARKING BRAKE

'CLUTCH/BR KE" "_"ENGAGED" POSITION

"C UTCH",O IT,O,\'ARKING°,AK

Capacity is 1-112 quarts, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL,.

Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at

all times when engine is operating.

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

FIGURE 8

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL-

ER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL WIPE

OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO

NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE

NEAR AN OPEN FLAME

CLUTCH SWITCH -

GNITION 3.. Tire pressure to 14 PSi in front and 10 PSi in rear

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE

YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN

AREA°

FIGURE 9

GEAR SHIFT

CONTROL LEVER

INITIAL SERVICE

t.. This engine has been shipped filled with oil Check Engine

Oil Level with Tractor on level ground, Wipe Dipstick

(Fig.. 7) clean, screw it n tight for a few seconds, remove

and read Oil Level If necessary, add Oil until "FULL t

mark is reached.

NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITH SUMMER WEIGHT OIL

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK

SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR

ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE

TRACTOR CLUTCH 1S ENGAGED.

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWI'I;CHES

THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING

ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT

THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHi=So

1Place Attachment Clutch Switch in "DISENGAGED"

position (Fig,,9_.

2. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position (Fig 8)_

3. Place Gear Shift Control Lever in "N" neutral, star1: posi-

tier, and Range Shift Lever in "N" neutral position (Fig.. 9).

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

5_

6,

Move Throttle Control to middle position (Fig, 9).

Turn Ignition Key to '_START" position until Engine starts

(Fig, 9), NOTE; DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINU-

OUSLY 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,

The first time you start the engine, it will take extra crank-

ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine°

NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW

MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR

OR ATTACHMENT,

7 When restartin_l a warm engine, move Throttle Control mid-

way between _S" (stow) and "F '1 (fast) position. C%oke

may not have to be used.

OPERATION

BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, IN-

STALL MOWER OR REMOVE MOWER

SUSPENSION BRACKET.

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

I, Read owners manual,

2. Know location and function of atl controls,

3_ Keep guards, safety shields and switches in p]ace and work-

ing,

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,

10= B'e sure blades and engine have stopped before placing

hands or feet near the blades,

1t, Remove key when taaving maehine_

TRACTOR OPERATIION

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATOR

PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH, ANY ATTEMPT BY THE

OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUN-

NING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL

SHUT-OFF THE ENGINE.

1_ With engine running and warm, place Throttte Control mid*

waybetween S(slow) and (fast) postton,

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 Pedat SLOWLY to start forward

or rearwarll movement.

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 BE-

FORE SHIFTING GEARS. ALWAYS SELECT A

GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TER-

RAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT BEING USED,

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET

IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH-

MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART

WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED

ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH-

OUT THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN

PLACE

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (PAGE 30) IS

AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR

TRACTOR, CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR

AREA.

STOPPING YOUR 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"

position,

5 Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position,

6, Turn ignition Key to "OFF" position, Never use Choke to

stop Engine,

REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC-

TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED

USE,

TRANSPORTIING 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 OPERATOON ON H0aLS

1., Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or down.

hills.

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS

WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 °,

AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY

SLOPE, REFER TO PAGE 47°

2_ AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,,

a., if slowing is necessary, move Throttle Control Lever

to middle position,

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW

SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS

CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES

THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION,,

bo If stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake

Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking

Brake.

c. To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in tst gear

and that you have allowed room to roll slightly down-

hill, Disengage Parking Brake and release Crutch, Brake

Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement.,

7_3- Make all turns slowly

POSITIVE

(RED CABLE)

TERMINAL

FIGURE 10

FIGURE 11

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB \

FIGURE 12

NEGATIVE

(BLACK CABLE)

TERMINAL

_RY

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

ATTACHMENT

HANDLE

|GHEST _'

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

HANDLE

_"LOWEST" POSITION

KET

RELEASE

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

STARTING YOUR TRACTOR WITH

A LOW BATTERY

If your Battery is too low to start the engine, it shouid be

recharged_ If "Jumper Cabfes" are used for emergency star-

ting follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIP-

PEDWITH 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+

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX+

PLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME,

AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY

FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS WEAR EYE

PROTECTION AROUND BATTERIES,

2

4,

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITtVE (+)

terminals of each battery (taking care not to short against

chassis) (Fig,. 10),

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE

(-) terminal of fully charged battery,

Connect the other end of the cable to the L+H,, Side Panel

Bolt (Fig. 8),. NOTE: KEEP AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND

BATTERY

Disconnect cables in reverse order:

a L H+ Side Panel Bolt (Fig, 8)_

b., Negative terminal of fully charged battery.

c, Positive terminals.

MOWER 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 Bracket (Fig+ 11 )+

MOWER INSTALLATION

1+ Remove banding from Suspension Arms and Gauge Wheelso

Set Gauge Wheels aside for later assembly.

2. Slide Mower under Tractor, Deflector to right hand side.

3o Slide Front Suspension Brackets into Mower Brackets, Re-

tain with Release Pins (Fig. 12), Turn Depth Adjustment

Knob counterclockwise ( ('-", } until it stops. Push Attach*

ment Handle forward to lower mower to ground,

4+ Slide Studs through Lift Links on both sides of Tractor

(Fig, 12A)+ Retain with Washers and Retainer Springs

found in Bag of Parts,

5_

6_

Place the Suspension Arms on Brackets on both sides of

Frame (Fig. t2A)+ Retain with Washers and Retainer

Springs found in Bag of Paris.

Turn Depth Adjustment Knob (Fig. t2) clockwise ((-_)

to remove slack from Mower Suspension+

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

8. t_sert Gauge Wheel Bar into Bracket+, Retain with Clevis

Pin and Retainer Spring (Fig 14),+

-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 CLEAR-

ANCE,, Make sure narrow "V j' side of Belt is engaged with

each Pu{ley,

3, Pull Mower Drive Belt over Front Mower Suspension Brack-

et (Fig. 16)o

4o Replace Hood and Grilt,

BELT ADJUSTMENT

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 Switch,

4. Remove, Bolt, Washer, Washer (2)_ Lockwasher and Nut

from Idler Pulley (Fig_ 15- inset) (original position),

5. Place V,Belt and Idler Pulley in "NEW" Pulley position

(Fig., 15 - inset). Replace Bolt, Washer, Washer (2), Lock-

washer and Nut Tighten securely

6. Check V-Bett for proper installation on al! Pulley Grooves

GAUGE

WHEEL

BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

\

CLUTCH

FULLEY_

TENSION

PULLEY

CLEVIS

PIN

RETAINER

SPRING

BRACKET

FIGURE 14

MOWER

ORIVE

BELT

IDLER

ILLEY

FIGURE 12A

PRIMARY

MANDREL

MOWER DRIVE

BELT

IDLER BRACKET

ASSEMBLY

PULL FORWARD _P'

TO LOOSEN BELT

FOR EASIER

BELT INSTAL LATt ONj_I_"

MOWER SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 15

MOWER

DRIVE BELT

FIGURE '13 - 9- FIGURE 16

ION

ATTACHMENT

HANDLE

MOWER ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the mower' while tractor is parked on levet ground or

driveway, NOTE: MOWER SHOULD BE IN LOWEST CUT-

TING POSITION, Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSi in front;

10 PSi in teat,,

H,_IRPIN

CLIP

:1

T.,NT............. i----'--

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

SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT

1_ Use a ruler to make sure Flanges at rear of mower deck

are the same height from the ground on each side (Fig,

t9),

2. If adjustment is required, snap out Access Cover on L,H.

side of tractor above Foot Rest (Fig, 18),.

3o Move Attachment Handle to futi "UP" position (Fig 17).

4, To lower tight side of mower, loosen Nut "B" and screw

Nut "A" down on Adjustment Rod,

5o To lower ieft side of mower, loosen Nut r'B" and screw

Nut "A" up on Adjustment Rod,

6_ Adjust until both rear mower flanqes are the same height

above the ground, Tighten Nuts A and B securely.

Snap Access Cover in place.

FRONT 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.

FIGURE 18

FRONT

FLANGE

FLANGE FLANGE

FIGURE .19 o _ _ --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 WILL REMAIN LEVEL Tighten

Nuts "C _ securely.,

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.

MOWER 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

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 AT-

TACHMENT 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)

CLUTCH SWITCH _

'*ON" POSITION

NUT "D"

NUT "D"

SUSPENSION

ARMS

FIGURE 20

ATTACHI_NT

HANDLE

FIGURE 2'1

CLUTCH

SWITCH

"OFF"

POSITION

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIGURE 22

ti

iNNER

DEFLECTOR

FIGURE 23

L

/t F,-......... ,,/

:L ':!I

'ii, ' L_ ---- ti,

FIGURE 24

Use the Runner on the right hand side as a guide; the blade

cuts approximately an inch outside the runner_,

NEVER RF.JNOVE gEELECTOR. KEEP

HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER MOW-

ER.

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

1. Read owners manual,

2o Know location and function of all controls,.

3. Keep guards, safety shields and switches in place and work-

ing.

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.

NEVER ENGAGE ("ENGAGE" POSITION)

MOWER EXCEPT WHEN SITTING ON

TRACTOR SEAT,,

TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER

HOUSING ATTACHED.,

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PLUNGER

_ATTACHMENT

HANDLE

12_

13

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-

TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-

ING YOUR MOWER, REFER TO PAGE 3.

Use Attachment Handle to lower mower into cutting posi-

tion= 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 pre-

selected Lift Control Lever mowing height°

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 SWITCH

"OFF" POSITION

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,

ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR: PUSH TRAC*

TOR CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDA'-L COM-

PLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION° MOVE

SHIFT CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL

POSITION. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN

"ENGAGED" POSITION. TURN OFF

MOWER CLUTCH SWITCH (FIG 26),

SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, MAKE ABSO-

LUTELY 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 CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The blades

can be sharpened with a few strokes of afile 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 bal-

ance 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 REPLACEMENT

It is not necessary to remove mower from tractor for blade re-

placement. By moving Lift Control [.ever to up (Rear) posi-

tion will permit access to blades.

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, TIGHT-

EN SECURELY.,

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED

BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES_ CHECK

BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO

MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT, TOR-

QUE BOLTS 30-35 FT, LBS.

13

IGNITION

CLUTCH,*

BRAKE

PEDAL

"BRAKE'"

POSITION

PARKING

AKE

FIGURE 26

HEX HEAD HEAT _

TREATED BOLT

GRADE 5

FIGURE 27

AGRADE 5HEAT TREATED BOLT

CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE

LINES INDICATED ON THE BOLT

HEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT,,

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 pre-

cautions, Keep mower well lubricated

POWER

_OFF

CLUTCH

CLEANING MOWER

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE CLEANING_

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. Ad-

justment should be made by a Sears Service Technician.

FIGURE 29

..... - 14-

OUTER BLADES DRIVE BELT

(CENTER TO OUTER MANDRELS)

BELT ROUTING DECAL UNDER MOWER DECK COVER

1. Remove Mower from Tractor (see below).

2. Remove Top Cover Self Tapping Screws, and Nut from

Idler Arm Bott.,

3. Roll Belt over the top of the R, H. Mandrel,

4. Pull Belt off all other Mandrels

5 Remove any dirt and grass which may have accumulated

around Mandrels and idler Arm,

6. Check Deck Idler Arm Assembly and Flat Idler to see that

they rotate freely (Fig, 30)

7,, Be sure spring is hooked in Deck Idler Arm Assembfy and

on bolt in Mower Housing (Fig. 30),,

8 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 aposition at discharge end of mower, roll Belt into

groove of Roll Mandrel Sheave (Fig, 30)

10., Rotate Center Mandrel Sheave by hand to make sure Belt

is in grooves properly

IDLER ARM

NUT CENTRAL MANDREL SHEAVE

FLAT IDLIL_R

L,H. MANDREL

SHEAVE

RHoMANDREL

SHEAVE

FIGURE 30

BLADES WILL ROTATE WITH CENTERMANDREL SHEAVE_

11 Reassemble Top Cover to Deck, Tighten all Screws secure-

12, install Mower to tractor (see page 8)

REMOVBNG MOWER

FROM TRACTOR

t, Lower Mower,

2, Pull the four (4) Release Pins out of Suspension Brackets

(Fig, 31),,

3, Pull back on Attachment Lift Handte and lock into place.

4. Slide Mower forward and remove Belt from Primary Man°

drel.

5. Raise Attachment Lift Handle. Slide Mower out from under

tractor.

NOTE: 1F AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER

DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, THE LH.

AND R.H. SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG 3t) SHOULD BE

REMOVED FROM TRACTOR,

Y

RELEASE

PIN

\

FIGURE 3'1

-15-

NOTE:WHENOPERATINGTRACTORWITHOUTMOWER;

REMOVEIDLERBRACKETFROMFRONTOFTRACTOR,

1,PullBeltupthroughIdlerBracketandoutoftractor_Use

LevertoswingTensionPulleyforBeltremoval.

2oRemoveLoekwashersand Nuts from idler Bracket (Fig.

32).,

IDLER

BRACKET

NUT

STORAGE

Remove mower from tractor" for" winter storage. When mower

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

move 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.

FIGURE 32

LEVER NUT

LOCI<WASHER

SPRING

BUSHING

TTACH_NT

'SPRING

FIGURE 33

JAM NUT

DISCHARGING

DCAMPERES

050 5

CHARGING

AMMETER

ATTACHMENT 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)

1. Holding Spring Bushing with Wrench, loosen Jam Nut.

2 Turn Adjustment Bolt clockwise (f'_) to extend Spring

and reduce lift effort (for heavier Attachments).,

3. Turn Adjustment Bolt counterclockwise (("_ } {for lighter

Attachments).

4. Retighten Jam Nut against Spring Bushing.

NOTE: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TEN-

SION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A

MOWER. ADJUST LIFT SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING

ATTACHMENT - DON_T OVER POWER SPRING. WHEN

REMOVING ATTACHMENT ALWAYS ADJUST WITH

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

To keep your tractor running better, longer; perform nec-

essary service using the following Maintenance Schedule=

Each time you start your tractor, check your Ammeter (Fig..

34). The needle should move towards the + (charging) mark

indicating the battery is being charged as you operate the trac-

tor. The headlights will not show a discharge on the ammeter

because they are not connected to the battery (they have their'

own electrical source, see page 26). If you have a lift motor

connected it will show a discharge when being operated.

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD-

JUSTMENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CAR-

BURETOR)o

FIGURE 34

_16-

FIRST _HOURS

1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Changing Oil after the first two hours w}|l help eliminate

break.in residue which might be damaging to your Engine,

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER

THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL,

a, Drain oil with Engine warm, Remove Hood and Grill

(see page 24)r, Loosen Oil Drain Wing Nut, Catch oil in a

suitab{e container. Tighten Oil Drain Wing Nut after aI!

oi! has been drained from Engine,,

b,, Refilt Engine Oit. (See chart, page 6)_ Refill capacity

is t - 1/2 quarts NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL Replace

Dipstick,

G3

DAILY OR EVERY 0(2)HOURS

_o CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

W|TH ENGINE RUNNING.

Several minutes after stopping Engine, check Engine OiJ

Level with Tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig

35) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds, remove

and read Oit Level. If necessary, acid Oil untit "FULL"

mark is reached, (Bee chart, page 6). NOTE: DO NOT

OVERFILL,

ENGINE OIL

DIPSTICK

AND FILL TUBE

L.H. SIDE

FIGURE 35

-r17 "

ENGINE

OIL FiLL

DIPSTICK

FIGURE 36

LUBR_ICATE THE.

STEERING PLATE

IN AREA OF

SECTOR GEAR

FRONT

PIVOT

FRONT SPINDLE

(GREASE FITTING)

|LEFT & RIGHT)

WHEEL

FITTING)

_(LEFT & RIGHT)

VE.V 5.0UnS

(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATING

IN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)

1, CLEAN AIR SCREEN

.Air Screen (Fig. 36 andFig. 40) must allow free-flow of air

to prevent Engine damage from overheating. Clean with a

wire brush,or compressed air to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn

_ried gumand fibers.

2_ CLEAN FRONT GRILL

The front Grill (Fig, 2) must allow free flow of air to pre-

vent engine damagefrom overheating,

a. Brushoff debris

3= KUBRtCATE STEERING AND FRONT WHEELS

There are four Grease Fittings on your Tractor (Fig_ 37),

Using a GreaseGun, give each Grease Fitting two shots of

Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No_ 1or

equivalent (available through your SearsService Center),

SearsPar1:No, 2557R;

4_ OIL PIVOT POINTS

Place several drops of S_AE. 30 Oil at points where pares

move against each other, especially:

a. Front Axle Pivot=

b, Hood Hinges.

c, Foot Pedal Shaft (both ends)_

do Lift Shaft (both ends)..

e, Steerrng Plate,

SEE LUBRICATION CHART, PAGE 19

5, CHECK BATTERY

a Electrolyte solution level in each Battery Cell should be

even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig. 38). Add only

distilled water if necessary. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

DO NOT ADD ACID

b. Keep Battery and Terminals clean, Refe_ to step 8_

c, Keep Battery Bolts tight

d. Keep Vent Caps tight and small vent holes in Caps

oPen_

e. Recharge at 6amperes for 1 hour if necessary

FIGURE 37

KNOB

COVER

CUT-AWAY VIEW

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

BATTERY

TUBE

OIL FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

BATTERY

BODY

FIGURE 38 - 18 -FIGURE 39

(_ BOTH ENDS OF j

FOOTPEDALSHAFT i

--1_ SAE 30 (SC, SD OR SE) MOTOR OFL

EXTREME PRESSURE

LUBRICATING GREASE

AMDEX NO. ], SEARS

PART NO. 2557R

QEFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S.

(UNDER INITIAL PREPARATION

IN OWNERS MANUAL)

6. CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause

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

the charger. '

a., Remove Terminal Guard. Remove the battery from the

tractor and wash 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 o Clean terminals and cable ends with awire brush until

bright. Replace Battery Cables. Coat terminal connec-

tions with Vasoline, Replace Terminal Guard.

.vf.v .o..s

(OPERATING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE

MORE FREQUENT SERVICING)

1. CLEAN AIR FILTER

a,, Unscrew Knob (Fig, 39) to remove Cover,

b. Remove Nut and Washer to remove Cartridge Plate,

Paper Cartridge and Oil Foam Pre-Cleaner.

c. Wash Foam Pre-Cleaner in detergent and water.

d. Rinse, squeeze (rather than twist) and allow to dry

thoroughly.

e. Coat with three Tablespoons of S.A,E. 30 Engine Oil,

squeeze to distribute evenly, and squeeze out excess,

f. Check Paper Cartridge. Replace if excessively dirty.

g. Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re-position on Tractor.

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-

MOVED AS DIRT (DUST) WILL DAMAGE THE EN-

GINE.

2. CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The best time to drain Engine Oil is at the end of aday's

operation when all dirt and foreign materials aresuspended

in the hot Oil. Refer to page 17. -19-

MUFFLER

AIR

SCREEN

FIGURE 40

3o CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from Engine Cooling Fins

to prevent Engine damage from overheating (Fig,, 4t)_

Air Guide Covers must be removed (Fig° 40).

4, MUFFLER

Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler (Fig. 40) or

tamper with the exhaust system° Damaged Mufflers or

spark arresters could create a fire hazard, Inspect periodi-

cally and replace if necessary_ If your engine is equipped

with a spark at'rester screen assembly, remove every 50

hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged°

FIGURE 41

PLUG

GAUGE

CLEAN AREA

OF ALL DIRT

AND DEBRIS

fv=.v t]@®.ou.s

1. REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

Replace Spark Plugs at the beginning of each season or

every I00 hours, whichever comes first Gap should be set

at .030 inch (Fig. 42).

2. LUBRICATE BALL JOINTS

a._Move Rubber Boots to expose Ball Joints oh Tie Rods

and Steering Link (Fig. 43)_

b,, Coat Ball Joints with Silicone Spray Lubricant

c. Reposition Rubber Boots,,

3, REPLACE AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE

Refer to page 19.

Evu.Y .o..s

REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

a_ Remove Hose Clamps from Fuel Lines at Fuel Fitter (Fig,

44)4

b. Remove Fuet Filter,

cPlace new Fuel Filter in position with fuel line (arrow on

side of Filter in direction of Fuel Filter} and reinstall Hose

Clamps,

FIGURE 42

BALL JOINTS

BOOT

FIGURE 43

TIE ROD

TIE ROD

,JAM NUTS

STEERING LINK

BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE

LEAKS AND THAT HOSE CLAMPS ARE

PROPERLY INSTALLED.

AS NEEDED

1_ Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins are se-

cure, Observe all safety precautions, Keep Tractor well

lubricated (refer to page 18).

2_ TOE_IN ADJUSTMENT

If any parts in Front Axle or Steering Mechanism are being

_epiaced, ToeJn adjustment is _equired

a, Loosen Jam Nuts (Fig, 46) at each end of Tie Rod

Adjustment Sleeves_

b. Adjust both Tie Rods so that Tie Rod Joints measure

9- 5/8" from center to center,

c, On front of front tires measure distance from center to

center (measurement No, 1),

d On rear of front tires measure distance from center to

center (measurement No, 2),

HOSE

CLAMPS

FUEL FILTER

PRESSURE

RELIEF

VALVE

FIGURE 44 - 20- FIGURE 45

e, Compare measurements - measurement No. 1'should be

I/8- 1/4 less than measurement No, 2o

fo If not adjust each Tie Rod equally to get correct meas-

urement_

g. Tighten Jam Nuts making sure Tie Rod ,Joints are

parallel (180 =) to each other. This adjustment secures

proper front wheel Toe-In and Steering operation,

3. CHECK TRANSA:XLE OIL LEVEL

a. Remove Filler Plug (Fig, 47) from Transaxteo Oil Level

should be even with Filler Plug threads,, Add S.A,E. 30

(SC, SD OR SE) Motor Oil if necessary,

b. Check Pressure Relief Valve (Fig. 45 ._Inset) located on

R,,H. side near top, It should spring completely closed

when pulled out by hand and released,

4, THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed -Fhis is

preset at the factroy (3400 _+ 100 RPM) and should only

be change by a qualified service technician who has the

necessary equipment

a Remove hood, page 24.,

b Loosen casing clamp screw until throttle cable is free

to move

c Move throttle control (on the dash board) to "Fast"

position

d Pul! throttle cable tight (until swivel is against side of

quarter circle) Fig. 48 Retighten casing clamp screw_

REFER TO "STARTING THE ENGINE", PAGE 6. l

1

BOOT

THE ROD

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

STEERING LINK

FIGURE 46

"RANSAXLE

ER PLUG

5, CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Adjust throttle control cable before making any ad-

justment to carburetor Air cleaner must be assembled to

carburetor when running engine

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compen-

sate for differences in fuel, temperature or altitude. Adjust

the carburetor fuel mixture as foltows:

a, Gently turn idle mixture valve clockwise (_} Fig. 49

until it just ctoses and then counterclockwise (_--_x)

! 1/2 turns

CAUTION: Valve may be damaged if turned in too far.,

b. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make

final adjustments with engine running and choke push-

ed in,

c Move throttle control lever (on dashboard) to slow

position

d, Hold governor control lever against idle speed screw,

and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM

Fig 49.

e, While still holding the governor control lever against idle

stop, turn idle mixture valve slowly clockwise (f-_,)

(lean mixture) until speed just starts to stow

f Turn idle mixture valve back to the midpoint between

rich and lean.

g Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200

RPM. Release governor control lever..

f. Move throttle control (on the dashboard) to "FAST".

If engine hesitates or dies. turn idle mixture valve ap _

proximately 1/8 turn counterclockwise (_'x) until

engine will accelerate as throttle control is moved from

"'SLOW" to "FAST".

-21 -

[THROTTLE

CABLE

FIGURE 47

GOVERNOR

....

J

4"+ u

FIGURE 50

6. V+BELT ADJUSTMENT

To assuremaximum belt life check belt adju_ment season-

ally.

a. To tighten Belt, remove (4) Hex Wo_her Head Tapping

Screwsfrom Shift Cover Plate (Fig. 50} located on top

of tractor frame. Remove the Cover Plate. '

..if II . •

b, Place Parking Brake Lever mENGAGED posEtion+

t|

Refer to Stopping Your Tractor, page 7+

•r[ , I_} .+

c. Loosen Nut A located on outside of R+H. Chassis

Frame (Fig+50), slideTake-Up Idler down approximate-

+I_ 11

ly 1/2" and tighten Nut A,

d. DisengageParking Brake.

e Check position of Clutch Idler Bracket (Fig. 5t}.

f. Repeat steps b thru e until a 1+1/16" dimension is

obtained between top of Pin and top of Frame as

shown in Fig. 51,

g, Tighten Nut "A" securely. NOTE; AFTER ADJUSTING

V-BELT YOU MUST READJUST BRAKE, SEE STEP

6,

h Reinstall Shift Cover Plate and (4) Screws removed in

step a,

1+1116"

t

l

FIGURE 51

TOP OF

FRAME

1., 1116"

TOP OF

PiN

R,H+ SIDE OF TRACTOR ENGINE

PULLEY

CLUTCH

IDLER

NUT"A"

TAKE-UP

IDLER +

7. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN

HIGHEST GEAR ON A LEVEL DRY

CONCRETE OR PAVED SURFACE THEN

BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.

a. Remove (4) Hex Washer Head Tapping Screws from

Shift Cover Plate (Fig+50}, located on top of tractor

frame. Remove the Cover Plate+

b, Loosen Jam Nut (G) on Brake Rod (B} at Clevis (C)

(Fig+52)+ if you find it difficult to loosenJam Nut (G),

remove Cover Plate in LH+ Frame Rail+

c. Rotate Brake Rod (B) counterclockwise, (F'_} turning

Brake Rod out of Clevis (C) four to six turns,

dStart tractor with Transmission in "NEUTRAL _posi+

tion_

e+ Depress Brake+Clutch Pedal to the point where Belt

stops moving+ Hold Brake-Clutch Pedal in position by

engagingParking Brake, _f Belt begins to move after en-

gagingParking Brake, depress Brake-Clutch Pedalto next

notch on Parking Brake,

f. Shut engine off, Rotate Brake Rod (B) clockwise by

hand, turning Brake Rod into Clevis {C), until tight+

Tighten Jam Nut (G) on Brake Rod (B) at Clevis (C)

(Fig. 52)+

g. Reinstall Lift Cover Plate and four (4) Mounting Screws,

if Cover Plate was removed in step b it should be re-

placed,

FIGURE 52

+22-

8., V-BELT REPLACEMENT

BELT REMOVAL

The belt on this tractor is special for this application.

Always replace with the Sears belt number in the parts

list, It is not necessary to remove mower_

ao Raise hood and disconnect negative ground battery

cable,

b_ Set parking brake {to get belt slack),

c_ Loosen (do not remove) two Engine Pulley Belt Guide

Bolts and swivel R.H, side of Belt Guide up, Tighten

Loll,, Bolt to hold Belt Guide in position (Fig, 53)..

do Roi! Belt off Enqine Pulieyo

e, Rotl Belt off-'V" Idler, Fiat Idler and Adjustable

Idler Pulleys (Fig, 54),,

f. Pull Belt off Clutch Pulley -between Pulley and Frame.

Pu!i Belt off Transaxle Pulley.

go Loosen Nut "A j_ on R,H. outside of Frame (Fig, 56).

BELT INSTALLATION

NOTE: THERE IS A BELT INSTALLATION DECAL

UNDER LEFT HAND FOOTREST,

a_ Push Belt down from Engine Pulley area. Place back

(flat) side of Belt on Flat Idler. (Flat Idler is next to

Frame.}

b, Place Belt on Adjustable idler and over Clutch Pulley

"V" (narrow} part of Beit should engaqe Clutch Pulley,

c. Piace Belt around Transaxle Pulley, nV" part of Belt

should engaqe Transaxle Pulley_

d,. Make sure 'rv" part of Belt engages "V" Idler (Fig, 54}o

e. Roll Belt over Engine Pulley,

f, Loosen LHo Engine Pulley Belt Guide Bolt and swivel

Belt Guide onto R_H, Bolto Tighten LH,. and R.Ho Bolts

securely (Fig. 55).

g_ Release Parking Brake. NOTE: WHEN A NEW BELT

HAS BEEN INSTALLED, YOU MUST CHECK V-BELT

ADJUSTMENT AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

9o TIRE CARE

a. Maintain tire pressure in front at t4 PSI and rear tires

at 10 PSI,,

b° Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi.

cals which can destroy rubber.

ca Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts and other hazards that

may cause tire damage.

d, Removing front wheel for tire repair (Fig.. 57)

--- Block up front axle securely

-- Remove Hub Cap, Klip Ring and Washers to allow

wheel removal.

-- Repair tire and reassemble,. Replace Washers and snap

Klip Ring securely in axle groover Replace Hub Cap_

eo Removing rear wheel for tire repair,,

--- Block up rear axle securely.

.-- Remove Hub Cap and (5} Hub Bolts to allow wheel

removal.

--- Repair tire and reassembles Replace and tighten Hub

Bolts and Hub Cap securely.

WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, BEADS MUST

BE SEATED. OVERINFLATION CAN

CAUSE A FATAL EXPLOSION.

"'V °' IDLER IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 54

BELT

©BOL"

°0o

ENGINE PULLEY

\

\NUT "A"

FIGURE 56

BELT

LOOSEN

FIGURE 53 PULLEY - 23 -

WASHERS HUB

CAP

KLIP RING

FIGURE 57

FIGURE 58

FIGURE 59

WIRE

CONNECTION

10oFINISH

Keep tractor finish and seat free of gasoline, oil_ insect

chemicals or battery electrolyte. Protect painted surfaces

with automotive type wax,,

11o HOOD REMOVAL

a,, Lift Hood, Disconnect Headlight Wiring Connection

(Fig. 58)°

b, Unscrew one Screw at rear of each Side Panel (Fig,

58),,

c. Pivot Hood and Side Panel forward and tilt off tractor

(Fig., 59).

d. To replace, reverse the above procedure.

¢

SERVICE RECORD

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

12, ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

arMake sure Attachment Clutch and Ignition Switches

are in the "OFF" position,

bAdjust the three nylon Iocknuts °'B" until the space

between the Ctutch Plate and rotor measures _012 at

all three slot locations cut in the side of the Brake Plate

(Fig. 60).

NOTE: After installing new Electric Clutch, run Tractor at full

throttle and Engage and Disengage Electric Clutch 10 cycles

to wear in Clutch Piate ,,.__ ..O12

l ,I

BRA

NYLON LOCKNUT"B"

FIGURE 60

._"_.I_._1_ vSERVICE DATES

Check Engine Oil Level [_IIPi

Change Engine Oil (see chart, page 6} _1_

Lubricate Pivot Points (see page 19) _ .....

Check.Brake Operat!on ............ II_ .....

Clean Air Screen

c,ooo IV" 1

Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge _1_ __ I

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Check Battery Levet

Check Tire Pressure II_

'•'_"

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

V

Replace Fuel Filter

I

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY

WILL NOT START

Clutch-Brake Pedal in drive position

Attachment Clutch Switch in "ENGAGED" position

No gasoline in Fue! Tank or clogged Fuel Line or Fuel

Filter

Blown Fuse

Dead Battery

Defective Ignition or loose Wiring

Spark Plug fouled

HARD TO START

Choked improperly, flooded Engine

Clogged Fuel Tank, Fuel Line or Fuel Filter

Spark Plug fouled

Defective Battery

Defective Ignition or loose wiring

Water in gasoline or old fuel

Improper Carburetor adjustment

Poor compression

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

Engine overloaded

Clogged Fuel Filter

Clogged Fuel Tank

Partially plugged Air Cleaner

Improper Carburetor adjustment

Dirt,/Air Screen

Low oil level

Spark Plug fouled, improper gap or wrong type

Push Pedal into brake posilion (Fig. 8)

Move Switch to "'DISENGAGED" .position (Fig 9)

Fill Tank with fr_;sh Gasoline. Check Fuel Line

and Carburetor (clean if necessary)

Check for fault and replace Fuse

Recharge or replace Battery

Check Wiring

Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap (Fig:. 42) .

(Fib 44)

Place Throttle Control in fast position (Fig. 9} and run

starter several times to clean out gas

Remove and clean {Fig. 44)

Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap (Fig, 42}

Recharge or replace

Check the wiring and Spark Plugs

Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, use fresh fuel and

replace Spark Plug

Make necessary adjustments (Fig. 48)

Major engine overhaul

Faulty ignition Check Spark Plugs and for

Poor compression

Gasoline in oil

Dirty Air Cleaner

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Dirty Air Screen

Low oil level

Dirty Engine

Partially plugged Muffler

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load

Remove and replace (Fig. 44)

Remove and clean

Remove and clean (Fig 39)

Make necessary adjustments (Fig. 4B)

Clean Air Screen, Cylinder Fins (Fig, 41) and Muffler area

Add or change oil (Fig. 35)

Replace Spark Plugs and adjust gap (Fig, 42}

any loose wires

Major Engine overhaul

Drain Engine 0il and refill

Remove and clean (Fig° 39)

Clean Air Screen (Fig. 40)

Add or change oil (Fig, 35)

Clean Cylinder Fins, rotating Screen and Muffler area

Remove and clean Muffler (Fig. 40)

Improper Carburetor adjustment Adjust Carburetor (Fig, 48)

NO LIGHTS

No Headlight with Light Switch in "ON" position Check Wire Connections and Switch. Replace Light Bulbs

and engine running

WON'T CHARGE

Blown Fuse Check for fault and replace

Defective Battery Replace

STORAGE

1. FUEL SYSTEM

NOTE: THE USE OF A FUEL ADDITIVE, SUCH AS STA-

BIL, OR AN EQUIVALENT, WILL MINIMIZE THE FOR-

MATION OF FUEL GUM DEPOSITS DURING STORAGE.

SUCH AN ADDITIVE MAY BE ADDED TO THE GASO-

LINE IN THE FUEL TANK OF THE ENGINE, OR TO

THE GASOLINE IN A STORAGE CONTAINER°

If Sta-Bil is not used all fuel should be removed from fuel

tank.,

a. Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to

run out of gasoline. ROTE: GASOLINE LEFT tN

YOUR ENGINE WILL LEAVE GUM DEPOSITS CLOG-

GING FUEL SYSTEM.

b. Dispose of gasoline if not to be used° NOTE: GASO-

LINE STORED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS LOSES

ITS VOLATILITY (ABILITY TO BURN EFFECT-

IVELY),.

2, ENGINE OIL

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

(See chart, page 6).

3o CYLINDERS

a.. Remove Spark Plugs.

b. Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes into cy-

linders.

c.. Turn Ignition Key to "START" position for a few

seconds to distribute oil

d. Replace with new Spark Plugs=

4. BATTERY

a,. Remove battery if tractor is not used regularly during

winter months,. Store in cool, dry place {above 50=F,)o

CAUTION: A DIRTY BATTERY CAN RUIN A

FLOOR CLEAN BATTERY BEFORE STORAGE°

b o Re-charge each month at 6 amps for 1 hour if necessary,.

NOTE: BATTERIES NOT 1N USE FOR SEVERAL

MONTHS AND NOT KEPT FULLY CHARGED, PRODUCE

SULPHATE. DEPOSITS ON PLATES WHICH CANNOT

BE REMOVED BY RECHARGING..

5. GENERAL CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc, of all foreign matter_

6, STORE IN A CLEAN AND DRY AREA.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. reser'_es the right to make any changes

in design or improvements without imposing any obligation

*25-to install the same upon its items heretofore manufactured.

SCHEMATIC

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917o255915

12V .__

...........o,,,.o,,,

I I

L,, ,_..................

RED

RED

POWER

TAKE-OFF

SWITCH

,UTCH OFf

M

IGNITION

SWITCH

I

CLUTCH/BRAKE:O I

I

(PEDAL UP) ' I I

=! I

WHITE WHITE I

D E i SOLENOID

RED ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

L_. RED

I I i

I I

BLACK

2 TURNS

CLOCKWISE ((-_)

FROM FUSE

AMMETER*

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

FUSE RED

30 AMP

IGNITION SWITCH

STD365402

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M-G

ON B_L

START B-S

G

RED

SEAT SWITCH

{NOT OCCUPIED)

BLACK L

IGNITION

UNIT

SPARK PLUGS

BLACK

5 AMPS DC (POSo|

22 VAC

5 AMPS DC

NOTE: WITH ENGII_

RUNNING @ 3600 RPM,

BATTERY IN-LINE

LIGHTS OFF

*INDUCTIVE TYPE. WIRE COIL-

ED AS SEEN FROM BACK OF

DIODE

ASSEMBLY

ORANGE

ENGINE COIL

(ALTERNATOR)

DASHBOARD.

LIGHTS WILL NOT REGISTER ON

AMMETER_

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A

SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE

LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE

BAT-FERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN

ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF

THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THF

LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH THE

ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE

LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BE-

COME THEIR BR IGHTEST.

LIGHT

SWITCH

PTO SWITCH 4021J

POSITION CIRCUIT

......... ,

OFF B+E, C+D

ON B+A

BROWN

BLUE HEADLIGHTS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

WERE REMOVED FGR SERVICING OF

UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED

TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING..

CHASSIS

GROUND

_ ...... 26 -

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTR ICAL

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255915

A

5O 43

44

E

KEY

NOo

t

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

48

3 2 6

PART DESCRIPTION

NO.

105613X Key Set

STD365402 Switch- tgnition

!1151000 Washer- Lock. Int. Tooth 5/8

3258J Nut- Hex 5/8 _32

121 t11X Ammeter

108240X Switch - Light

9138R Batter_'

7603J Tray -Battery

100541K Tube - Drain

109596X Clamp- Hose

109081X Solenoid

10090400 Washer- Lock 1/4

18

38

STD541225 *Nut- Hex -Jam 1/4 -20

t7190408 Screw -Hex Washer Thread Cutting

1/4- 20 x 1/2

104445X Switch -Interlock, Clutch Pedal

71031008 Screw -Hex Washer No. I0- 32 x 1/2

73951000 Nut - Keps No. 10- 32

106315X Diode Assembly

t05387X Harness - Wire

4152J Bulb- Headlight

108824X Fuse-30 Amp

74610628 Bolt- Hex 3/8- 24 x 1-3/4

ST0523707 "Bolt - Hex 3/8- 16 x 3/4

4207J Cable-Ground

11050500 Washer- Lock - Ext_ Tooth 5116"

402!J Switch * PTO

4022J Nut- Hex

KEY

NOo

28

29

30

31

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

48

49

50

- 27 -

A B C

t3 14 16

D E

•_25 49

U

PART DESCRIPTION

NO,

4799J Cable - Battery

7 t9J Cover -Terminal

51J Cover _Terminal

5115J Cable- Starter

t0955OX Clutch -Electric

106367X Spacer- Clutch

108t 70X Stop -Clutch

19132203 Washer

STD551137 *Washer. Lock 3/8

72240460 Bolt- Carriage 1/4- 20 x 7 -1/2

11030400 Washer- Lock. IntJExt,, Tooth 1/4

STD541625 *Nut-Wing 1/4- 20

102476X Guard. Terminal

STD522507 *Bolt- Hex 1/4 - 20 x 3/4

ST055t025 *Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

STD541025 * Nut- Hex 1/4 - 20

ST0551125 *Washer oLock 1/4

110017X Harness - Ignition

109869X

71031008

109748X

10t539X

120383X

Switch, Seat

Screw -Hex Washer Hd. 10 -32 x 112

Relay Assembly

Sheet, Instruction, Tractor t5 ° Slope

Manual _ Owners

*STANDARD HARDWARE-PURCHASE LOCALLY

REPAIR PARTS

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255915

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

61

66

67

3O

33

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REPAIR PARTS

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255915

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NOD NO. NO. NO.

t 1t0053X

2 109866X

3 105529X

573680500

9110378X

10 73680600

11 109593X

12 106202x

13 105801X

14 STD523707

15 105567X

16 17490608

17 17490616

18 105511X

19 105514X

20 1055!2X

21 19132012

22 105531X

23 105509X

24 106020X

25 109462X

26 106082X

27 6999R

28 7834R

29 7833R

30 105465X

31 I05466X

32 105464X

33 110892X

34 110893X

35 7982J

36 74760716

37 73680700

38 108403X

39 105562X

40 108410X

Seat 41

Pan - Seat 42

Bolt - Shoulder 43

Nut- Lock 5/16- !8 44

Bracket - Pivot Seat 48

Nut- Lock 3/8- 16 49

Fender 50

Refector -Tailfight 51

Decal 52

* Bolt - Hex 3/8- 16 x 3/4 54

Decal. Chassis 55

Screw- Hex Washer Thread Roiling 56

3/8- t6 x 1/2 57

Screw - Hex Washer Thread Roiling 3/8 58

-t6xl 59

Strap - Fender 61

Clamp - Spring 62

Spring- Compression 63

Washer 13/32 x 1 -1/4 x 12 Ga. 64

Nut -Push 65

Bracket- Fender 66

Tank - Fuel 67

Cap- Fuel 68

Pad - Spacer 69

Clamp- Hose 70

Line- Fuel 71

Line- Fuel 72

Footrest - L.,H, 73

Pad -Footrest 74

Footrest- R H. 75

Rail- Frame- RH, "* 76

Rail - Frame- LH ** 77 19131312

Drawbar 78 106909X

Bolt - Hex 7/'16- 14 x 1 79 106910X

Nut- Lock 7/16 -14 80 108402X

Panel - Side o R,H, 81 109867X

Decal 82 275tR

Panel - Side -L.H, 83 108631X

84 10964tX

85 109412X

A B C D E FGHJ

5 I_ 21 78

(_ 77 (_ 2I _79

lo 37

108508X Bracket -Pivot- Frame. RHo

108509X Bracket- Pivot- Frame -Loll

106013X Hood

I06067X Shield. Heat, Front

105528X Grill

108512X Bracket- Pivot- Gri]} - R,H.

t08513X Bracket- Pivot -Grill -L H.

I06003X Lens- R.,H,,

106004X Lens- LH.

106006X Bezel. L,H

I06005X Bezel- RH_

I08067X Pal Nut

106091X Hinge- R.H.

106090X Hinge - L.,H,

105524X Str.ap - Grill

108743X Decat- Stripe, LH,

108744X Decal -Stripe, R.H,

109139X Decal - Fender

106868X Decal - Drive Schematic

4900J Decal - ClutchtBrake

3645J Bushing

871OJ Stem -Tank. Fuel

t05806X Decal - Grill

105568X Decal - Grill (Stripe)

t9131416 Washer 13/32 x 716 x t 6 Ga

t06092X Support, Heat Shield

106088X Strip - Foam

106813X Decal -Stripe. Side Panel, LH

106814X Decal - Stripe, Side Panel, Roll.

I06974X Decal - OPEl - Caution

STD55! 137 *Washer - Lock 3t8

Washer 13)32 xt3t16 x 12Ga.

Screw -Special

Washer

U-Clip

Spring, Compression

Clip - Fuel Line

Decal II

Grommet

Spring, Cap

L M N

@70 @76

,_)10 1_ 77

NOTE: When ordering Frame Rails -If your Tractor does not use a Plastic Bushing on the Foot Pedal (item 129 on page 31), then

you must order Right Hand Frame Rail 105506X or Left Hand Frame Rail 105504>(,,

*STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

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GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255915

GROUND DRIVE

A B C D E F G H J

_10 _"14 _13_50_22_22 _34_51 _22

16 _17 _19 32 _17

108

97 20 85

68

43

73

84 \ 90

81 44 54

[_- 126

c

3

/

93

41

•64

36

37'

23

29

26

3O /

31

30

123 27

17

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester Muffler 674A380 1

K L M NO P Q

(_57 _i_)_2®124 @11

Q32

R S T U VWxy

95 61 111-_ 115 13 14 50

l°sE_ _ lo1_11e

_119 * (_19 _17

120

62 Q118@ 15

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GT 18 TWIN GARDEN..TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917o255915

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCR 1PT'!ON

NO NO, NO, NO

106637X Bracket, Support

2IO8077X Engine, 18 H,P,, Briggs and Stratton,

Model No. 422437, Type No, O749-O1

3 13240200 Elbow, Street

49767H Valve, Oil Drain

513260302 Bushing

6100229L Tube - Exhaust

7100000K Clamp -Tube

8 108234X Muffler

9 8545J Gasket, Muffler

10 74570412 Screw, Socket Hd.., 1/4 -20 x 3/4

11 STD551 !25 "Washer, Lock, 1/4

12 5266J Base,Engine

13 STD523707 "Bolt, Hex, 3/8- !6 x 3/4

14 STD523t12 *Bolt, Hex, 5i16-18x 1- l/4, Gr 5

t5 STD551131 *Washer, Lock, 5/16

16 STD541031 *Nu;_, Hex, 5/16 - !8

17 73680600 Nut, Lock, 3/8 - 16

18 10t343L Pulley, Ground Drive

t9 STD551137 *Washer, Lock, 3/8

20 19131614 Washer, 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga

21 105599X Bracket, Drive, Mule

22 72110608 Bolt. Carriage 3/8- 16 x 1

23 106000X Bracket, V-Pulley, Drive, Mute

24 19131612 Washer, 13/32 x I x 12 Ga

25 101344L Pulley, Idler

26 5255J Bracket, idler, Fiat

27 106048X Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, Flat ldter

28 106023X Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, V-Idler

29 72110616 *Bolt, Carr,, 3/8- !6 x 2

30 STD533707 * Bolt, Carr., 3/8 -16 x 3/4

31 102403X ldler, Fiat

32 STD551037 *Washer, 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

33 !01347L Bracket, Flat Idler

34 STD533710 "Bolt, Carr., 3/8 - 16 x1

35 STD541037 "Nut, Hex, 3/8- 16

36 105592X Bracket, Clutch w/Bearing (Inc, Key

No 106)

37 207J Washer, Hardened

38 12000039 Klip Ring

39 110484X Idler, Grooved

40 STD5237!5 *Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16 x 1 - 1/2

4t 73930600 Nut, Lock, 3/8- 16

42 101355X Spring, Extension

43 STD570907 *Pin, Cotter, 3/32 x 3/4

44 101356L Rod, Clutch

45 104360X Idler, Fiat

46 STD523720 *Bolt, Hex, 3/8 - 16 x 2

47 1913141:3 Washer, !3/32 x 7/8 x 13Ga.

48 105597X Retainer, Belt

49 104577X Adapter

50 STD5237t0 "Bolt, Hex, 3/8 .. 16 x 1 Gr 5

51 17190512 Screw, Hex, Slotted, 5/16- 18 x 3/4

52 105500X ,Retainer, Belt, Lower

53 11)t31312 Washer, 13/32 x13/16 x 12Ga_

54 !01345M Rod, Shih, Hi-Lo

55 105598X Bracket, Rod, Shift

56 100196K _ Knob

57 73680500 Nut, Lock, 5/16- 18

58 STD571810 *Pin, Cotter, 3/t6 x !

59 10!342_1 V-Belt

60 120404X Bracket, Support, TransaXte

61 74760716 Bolt, Hex, 7/16- 14 x 1

62 STD551143 "Washer, Lock 7/16

63 101341M Pulley, Transaxle

64 9204H Nut, Lock, 1/2- 20

65 104375X

66 19252016

67 STD571812

68 I06021X

69 5693J

70 17720408

7t 104596X

72 11050600

73 STD541137

74 8883R

75 677A637

76 74370612

129

1_3(}

-3; •

74760614

7920J

72140405

Shaft, Foot Pedal

Washer, 25/32 x1 - t/4 x16 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

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

Band, Brake

Bolt, Carr,.0 1/4 -20 x 5/8

77

78

79

80 STD5,41025 "Nut, Hex, 1/4 -20

81 7229J Guide, Rod, Brake

82 1685H Nut, Lock, 5/16, 18

83 STD533107 "Bolt. Cart, 5/16- 18x 3/4

84 5308J Rod, Brake

85 7241J Spring, Compression

86 73530600 Nut, Lock, 3/8- 24

87 100604 K Yoke

88 5102J Pin, Clevis

89 71673 Cap, Plunger

90 109767X Rod, Parking Brake

91 19111216 Washer, 11/32)= 3/4 x 16 G_,.

92 634A692 Bushing and Wheel Hub

93 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle

94 12000034 Klip Ring

95 !304H Bolt, Hub

96 t06277X Wheel, Rear

97 105588X Tire, Rear

98 65139 Valve, Tire

99 59192 Cap, Valve

t00 214J Drum, Brake

101 STD541410 *Nut- Lock No 10,, 24

t02 633A109 Gear Shift Lever Assembly

103 2228M Key, Woodruff

t05 74760724 Bolt, Hex 7/16- 14 x 1 -1/2

106 101350K Bearing- idler

108 61159 Knob. Throttle Control

109 9858M 1 Key -Woodruff

110 5304J Actuator ° Switch, Interlock

11t 74321016 Screw- Fin 10,24 x 1

1!2 13280252 Nipple, Pipe

!13 19132012 Wash{r 13/32 x 1 - 1/4 x t2 Ga.

114 104601X Bracket ,.Interlock

115 STD522507 "Bolt- Hex 1/4 ,,20 x 3/4

116 73680400 Nut -Crowntock 1/4 - 20

118 19131210 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga_

119 73680700 Nut ,.Crowntock 7/16 -t4

120 11050500 Washer-Lock Ext. Tooth 5/16

!21 76020816 Pin ..Cotter 1/4 x 1

122 10t358K Bracket - Assembly Clutch

123 19131612 Washer t3/32 x 1x 12 Ga,

124 STD551025 *Washer 9/32 x 5/8x 16Ga.

,125 72140506 Bolt- Carriage 5/t6- 18 x_J'/4

t26 1 t0042X Decal, 18 H,P., Craftsman

127 13300300 Coupling, Pipe, Std, 3t8 - 1B NPT

128 105474X Transaxle Assembly (less Brake Drum

end Shift Lever)

11089"5X_ Bushing, Flanged

7154J Tube, "Tire (not furnished with tractor}

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106230X

106228X

278H

9040H

106045 X

6266H

12000029

5284J

Tire, 16 x 650 44 105525X

Front Wheel (inc. K_y No. 3 and 2 of 45 19171416

Key No. 4i 46 72110622

Fitting, Grease 47 106486X

Bearing 49 !06042X

Spindle. R +H_ 51 17240408

Bearing. Thrust

Klip Ring 52 1058t0X

Bracket, A×le 53 I00710L

STD523707 "Bolt +,Hex 3/8 -16 x 3/4 54

Nut. Lock. 3/8- 16 55 73680800

Axle, Front, (Inc. Key No. 12) 56 19172610

Bearing 57 108253X

Tube, Pivot, Axle 58 677A45!

Bolt. Hex 5/8 - 11 x 2 - 3/4 Gr 5 59 7190J

"Washer, Lock 5/8 60 STD523722

"Nut. Hex 5/6 + 1t 6t 19131413

Fitting, Grease 62 STD541037 "

Spindle. L+H, 63 5213.I

Sector Assembly 67 73680500

Link. Drag 68 7985J

*Washer, Lock 3/8 72 65139

STD541137 *Nut, Hex 3/8 +24 73 59192

5292J Bushing, Beltcrank 74 t08456X

108137X Betlcrank 75 10681tX

19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1 - t/4 x!6 Ga, 76 106615X

7990J Rod, Tie 78 8022J

STD523720 *Bolt, Hex 3/8- 16x 2Gro5" 79 8921R

73510600 Nut, Keps 3/8 + 16 80 6922R

102439X Bracket, Support, Steering 81 7919J

104239X Bearing, Flanged 82 73700600

72110608 Bolt, Cam 3/8 - 16 x 1Gr 5 83

101274N Support, Steering 84

17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Thd Rolling 85

87

3f8 - 16 x3/4 88

102458X Shaft, Steering 90

12000034 Klip Ring 91

100713N Wheel, Steering 92

100711L Adapter, Steering 94

19133808 Washer 95

106014X Sleeve. Steering 96

9038R Bearing 97

!05519X Dash, Lower 98

10B408X Dash 99

73680600

674A244

1309H

5298J

74781044

STD551162

STD541062

6855M

106046X

108134X

t08136X

STD551137

Bracket, Support, Dash

Washer t7/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga

Bolt+Carr 3/8616x2-3/4

Spacer

Cover, Gate, Shift

Screw, Hex Washer Thd, Cutting

1/4- 20 x 1/2

Decat, Insert

lnsert. Steering Wheel

STD525020 "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/t6- 18

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

Joint- Tie Rod - L,H "Thread

Rod - Tie

Nut. Hex Jam 3/8 -24 L,H

STD54t337 *Nut .+Hex Jam 3/8- 24

STD533107 "Bolt - Carriage 5/16- t8 x 3/4

19252616 Washer 25132 x 16518 x 16 Ga

19132007 Washer t3/32 x 1 + 1/4 x 7 Ga+

74930516 Bolt. Hex 5/16 + 18 x 1

!04757X Cap., Hub, Front

100644 K Spacer

19111416 Washer 11/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga

STD523710 *Bolt- Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1

I00207K Clip +3/8

108367X Decal- Adiustment

19252016 Washer 25132 x 1 - 114 x 16 Ga

417!R Clip + Insulated

8134H Tube, Front (not furnished with

tractor)

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NO,,

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO

105415X

106022X

17490508

7631J

72110505

STD551131

ST054103!

8418J

72140506

_6B5H

STD551031

105483X

t06038X

17490612

106635X

Housing, Mower 35 73680600

Cover- Drive, Deck 36 105453X

Screw - Hex Washer Thd= Rb!l 5/16- 37 5565J

18 x I/2 38 4939M

Runner, LH,, 39 4898H

Bolt, Cart, 5/16- 18 x 5/8 40 t05455X

*Washer-Lock, 5/16 41 105433X

*Nut-Hex 5/16- 18 42 110237X

Runner, R,H 43 105434X

Bolt, Carr. 5/16- 18 x 3/4 44 I05436X

'Nut, Lock 5/16- 18 45 105441X

*Washer t t/32 x t 1/16 x 16 Gao 46 78850

Mandrel -Secondary 47 3146R

Mandr_l - Primary 48 106381X

Screw - Hex Washer Thd, Roll 3/8- 49

16 x 3/4 50 74760622

Blade 51 105435X

ST0623715 * Bolt -Hex, 3/8 = 24 x 1 - I/2 Gro 5 52 3720R

STD551137 *Washer-Lock, 3/8 53 12000039

19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1 -1/4 x 12 Ga. 54 19171612

674A213 Arm Assembly, Idler 55 105440X

7834J Liner, Bearing 56 105456X

7835J Bearing 57 105460X

72110522 Bolt, Carriage 5/16- 18x 2-3/4 58 t05461X

19111610 Washer !1/32 x 1 x 10 Ga, " 59 105457X

I02403X Pulley, Idler 60 73680500

STD523715 *Bolt- Hex 3/8- 16x I - 1/2 62 19111016

STD541037 *Nut- Hex 3/8- 16 63 109785X

104361X Spring 64 106734X

ST0523112 *Bolt- Hex 5/16- 18 x 1 - 1/4 Gr, 5 65 109743X

!9111216 Washer t 1/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga_, 66 I06735X

8438J Spacer 68 110452X

106224X Decal- V-Belt. Dr., Schematic, Mower 69 3713J

105448X Bracket, Ga Wheel, R,H, 71 73680800

!05449X Bracket, Ga, Wheel, LH 73 19171512

STD533707 *Bolt, Carriage 3/8 -16 x 3/4 74 72240608

75 106679X

76 106863X

77 106975X

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

ST054!050 *Nut, 1/2- t3

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

Pin, Release

Spring

Ring, Klip

Washer 17/32 x1 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

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GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255915

TRANSAXLE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO, NO NO

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

3!

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

45

46

47

48

4197R Axle Shaft 49 4895H

5845R Retaining Ring 50 4222R

4199R Final Drive Gear 51 1529R

4216R Differential Gear 52 8119M

4215R Differential Pinion 53 4220R

4217R Differentia! Carrier 54 4209R

6256H Axle Thrust Washer 55 4213R

74020652 Hex Bolt 3/8., 24 x 3 -1/4 56 4442R

(1" Thread Length) 57 4195R

7392M Steel Ball 58 4214R

6272H Spring Shift Fork Detent 59 4194R

4985R Shift Fork, High ,, Low Range 60 7528R

626614 Thrust Bearing Race 61 4208R

4212R 4th Reduction Pinion 62 4207R

4196R 3rd Reduction Gear Shaft 63 739814

6276H Snap Ring .. Crescent Type 64 4203R

633A63 High ,, Low Range Gears

81 !8M Needle Bearing 65. 4204R

8740Ht Sintered Iron Bearing 66 2898J

6217H Shift Fork Shaft, High., Low Range 67 4926H

4218R Differential Pinion Spacer 68 4205R

6252H1 Differential Pinion Bushing 69 4206R

78t0H Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8., 24 70 1370H

4986R Shift Fork-. LH 71 633A69

7393R Oil Seal

992R1 Sintered Iron Bearing 72 208J

6216H Shift Fork Shaft 73 4201R

6262H Shift Fork-, R,H, 74 12000002

101416X Shift Shaft, High- Low Range 75 1153R

6269H Oil Seat 76 7392H

5855H Pressure Relief Valve 77 3990H

!05406X Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and 78 STD541031

Bearings *,R.H (Inc. Key No_s. t7, 79 1167R

18, 25, 33, 50, 63° 76, 77 and 82) BO 73360700

627714 Dowel Pin 81 6270H

4225R Needle Bearing 82 7384H

7396H Thrust Bearing Race 83 t00196K

4198R 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 84 5384J

4200R 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 85 2976J

7395H Thrust Bearing Race 86 633A85

6275H Gearcase Gasket 87 6739H1

t05402X Gearcase and Bearings -L.H, 88 4924H

(Inc Key No_s 18, 25, 49, 50 (2), 89 19151516

51 and 52) 90 8105R

13060400 Pipe Plug 1/2-, 14 N P.T., 91 19181511

6271H Oil Seal 92 75J

13020200 Pipe Plug 1/4 ,, 18 N,P,T 93 6274H

STD523115 "Hex Bolt 5/t6 _ 18 x1-I/2 94 76020412

Grade 5 95

10140500 Lockwasher 5/16 Extra Heavy 96

97

98

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 x17/32

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 x12 Ga,

Gear Shift Gate and Reinforcement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

STD551131 "Lockwasher 5/16

STD52310B °Hex Bolt 5/16 ._18 UNC x 7/8

633At09 Gear Shift Lever Ass=y,

105474X Transaxle Assembly Less Brake Drum

& Shift Lever

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ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 0758-01

CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

N 0 NO. NO. NOn

0 1 491685 Cylinder Assembly

02391086 Seal-Oil

03 212461 Head-Cylinder No, I

04 212462 Head-Cylinder No_ 2

05 271867 Gasket-Cylinder Head No t

06 271868 Gasket-Cylinder Head No 2

07393243 Breather Assembly No,, I

0 8 393153 Breather Assembly No,, 2

0 9 27803 Gasket-Valve Cover

i0 93394 Screw_Sem

II270982 Gasket_Crankcase Cover

1/64" Thick

1 1 271145 Gasket-Crankcase Cover

,005"" Thick

1 I 271146 Gasket-Crankcase Cover

.,009"" Thick

1 2 93113 Screw-Cylinder Head

(2_5/16" long)

1 3 93111 Screw-Cylinder Head

(I- 15/16" long)

14 Plyg-Oi! Drain

15394430

16 394535

i 7 291675

1 8 93847

1 9 394955

19 394956

19 394957

19 394958

20 394959

20 394960

2 0 394961

20 394962

2 1 398990

22 260924

23 299691

23 391286

24 394306

25 223053

26 92909

27 390420

28 65906

29 26828

30 221596

3 1 292260

32 93630

33 261368

Crankshaft -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-Piston- O05"" 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

3 4 212337 Gear-Cam

35 271316 Foam Seal -Governor Shaft

3 6 296004 Pipe -Fuel 23" cut to lenght

3 7 394348 Gear -Governor.

3 8 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug

3 9 220863 Washer-Gov., Crank (inside)

40 394539 Plug-Spark (Resistor))2_3/8

high.6Omm)

4 I 90576 Nut-Hex 8-32

4 2 231774 Terminal

4 3 280180 Gommet -Insulator

4 4 398924 Cap and Dipstick-Oill Filler

4 5 68838 Seal-Filter Tube

4 6 280220 Tube -Oil Filler

4 7 93783 Screw-Hex Hd

48 223055 Trough-Dipper

4 9 394391 Base-Engine

5 0 270981 Gasket-Engine Base

5 ! 222700 Guide Air

52 93053 Clamp*Fuel Pipe

5 3 93851 Retianer-E-Ring

5 4 394396 Crank-Governor

5 5 66538 Etbo w-Spark Plug

5 6 93448 Plug.Hex Socket

5 7 222698 Key-Flywheel

5 B 220863 Washer

59 222773 Washer-Thrust

60 231445 Gear-Timing

6 1 393606 Seal Ass'y, and Retainer

6 2 39374 t Bearing-Ball (P,,T, 0 side)

6 3 26196 t Guide-Exhaust Valve

NOTE: 231218 Intake Valve Guide

Only (Brass)

6 4 210940 Seat-Exhaust Valve (Standard)

6 5 261463 Seat-Intake Valve (Standard)

66 261559 Lower Bushing _Gov

6 7 398808 Wire-Ground

68 230318 COnnector-Fuel Pipe

69 92 791 Washer-Lock Shakeproof

70 93722 Terminal-Spade

71261528 Valve,Intake

7 2 92268 Washer

73 191523 Bearing-CylinJer

74 261560 Upper Bushing-Governor

7 5 93886 Screw

7 6 271170 Seal Tube

7 7 271174 Gasket - Exhaust

*INCLUDED IN GASKET SET 394501

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ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 0758-01

AIR CLEANER_-CARBURETOR GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO •NO,

1 280185

2 280198

3 212999

4271412

5 270884

693415

7 93208

8 491630

91541

1 0 230318

11 231209

12 491538

t3 93499

!4 221939

15 392672

1 6 91920

1 7 26157

1B 271607

19 298514

20 230896

2 I 394681

22 491665

23 223534

24 392673

2 5 94152

2 7 93897

28 231338

29 222752

30 212706

Tube*Breather 3 1

Tube-In take 3 2

Manifold Ass'y intake 33

+*Gasket.Carb Mtg 34

Gasket-Intake Manifold Mtg 3 5

Screw Curb MTG Sem 36

Screw Intake Manifold Mtg Sere 3 7

Carburetor Assy (Inc Key No*s 38

9. 10, 1!, 12, 13: 14. 15, t6. I7. 39

18. 19. 20. 2t 22, 23, 24. 25

28. 44, 46, 47, 48 49. 50 51. 40 222,289

5t, 63. 64 & 65 4 t 93163

Body Assembly o Upper Carburetor 4 2 221535

fine Key No's I0 13 t8 23 & 4,3 83893

24) 4 4 397882

Connector _ Fuel 45 231172

Bushing-Throttle Shaft 52 271271

+ Valve Ass'y -Carb Idle 53 2714 11

Screw*Throttle and Choke Valve 5 4 271180

Mtg Sem 5 5 93853

Valve- Throttle 5 6 92278

Shaft and Lever-Throttle 5 7 223001

Screw-Much Fil Hd 8.32 x 5/8 5 8 222835

Spring -Throttle Adj, ' 5 9 93496

+"Gasket_Carburetor Body 6 0 392643

Float-Carburetor Body

÷ Pin-Float Hinge 6 1

+ Valve-Fuel Inlet 6 2

Body •Lower Carburetor (lnc Key 63

No°s, 11, 13, 14, 15& 65) 66

Valve-Choke 6 7

Shaft and Lever-Choke 6 8

Screw-Hex Head Sere t0/32 x3;4 69

Screw-Casing Clamp

Jet-Needle Valve 7 0

Body.Air Cleaner 7 1

Knob-Air Cleaner 72

73

93715 Nut-Hex

261444 Kink.Governor

261531 Link Speed Control

26 !720 Spring-Governor

25 I563 Spring - Governor Idle

222807 Bracket-Speed Control

222828 Lever.Speect Control

394324 Plate Ass'y Governor Control

393846 Lever Ass*y Governor tlnc Key

No's 40 55 & 56)

Washer

So're w.,Sere

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

Mounting Strap Ass'y Air Cleaner

(Inc Key No 43)

66432 Washer Plain

394018 Cartridge-Air Cleaner

27 I013 ÷ Washer-Choke Shaft

93828 Screw-Sem

394358 Fitter-Fue!

93053 Clamp-Fuel Pipe

393815 Fuel_Line 128"1 (cut to required

length tl- I_41

394501 Gasket Set

491539 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

2234 72 Plug .Welch

2804 74 O-Ring Seal

"INCLUDED IN GASKET SET

+INCLUDED IN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL K_T

°HIGH ALTITUDE - JET NEEDLE

VALVE - PART NO 231333

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REPAIR PARTS

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255915

ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 0758-01

STARTER MOTOR GROUP

23

24

t

14

25

33 _20

21

22

1

3_4_5 12

/

11

6 10

15

7

18

k-J

17

KEY

NO_

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

PART

NO.

394891

394970

221798

93381

394988

392956

9.3621

93343

392595

39 I362

22906

212418

393825

19203

94003

395538

395537

DESCRIPTION

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

Gear -Flywheel Ring (Includes

Mounting Parts)

Nut Flywheel Lock

Fan -Booster

Housing Assembly

Puller -Flywheel {Optional

Accessory)

Thru Bolt

Brush Set

Commutator End Cap Ass'y

Starter (Inc. Key No. 16)

KEY

NO.

!8

1.9

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

PART

NO.

394808

390837

394860

391135

280104

90366

91162

393254

93754

92674

22.3008

231247

393537

93808

271174

396865

393422

DESCRIPTION

Motor _Starting (inc, Key No's.

13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22,

23 &24)

Amature Assembly (Motor)

Drive End Cap Ass'y. -Starter

Clutch Ass'y

Gear'

Lock washer

Screw .Hex Hd -5/16- 18x I-

1t2"'

Kit -Pinion Spring {Inc Key No's.

22 & 26)

Roll Pin

Screw -Hex Hd.

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 917,255915

ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 0758-01

MUFFLER, AIR GUIDE AND HOUSING GROUP

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1

)

2

4

f

3J

2

5

KEY

NO,

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

PART DESCRIPTION

NO,

396088 Heusing_Blower

93158 Screw -Sem

93777 Screw -He_ H

392934 Back Plate Assembly

222848 Cover -Air Guide

222846 Shield .Cylinder

93163 Screw -Sere

222847 Shield -Cylinder

222849 Cover - Air Guide

491262 Decal Kit

-45 -k_k

SERVICE NOTES

•-46 -

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERAT|ON

ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LiNE OR TREE

Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

greater than 15°); never across the face. Make turns gradu-

ally to prevent t=ppmg or loss of controi. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.255915

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

G 18 TWIN

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRACTOR

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, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING INFORMATION:

O THE PART NUMBER

It THE PART DESCRIPTION

il! THE MODEL NUMBER

• THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears

has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians

having the parts, tools and the equipment to,insure that we meet

our pledge to you, "We Service What We Sell",

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. 120383X. 11 ._16.87 Ray. 2

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