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SEARS
OWNERS
MANUAL

MODEL NO.
917.255917

[RRFTSMRN

Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
And Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment

GT 18HP TWIN
6 SPEED - 44"" MOWER
GARDEN TRACTOR
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Repair and Adjustment
Repair Parts

Sears,

Roebuck

and

Co.,

Chicago,

IL 60684

U.S.A.

SAFETY

RULES

23.

1. Know the con_ols, and,J_ow_t_ s_p quickly.
READ THIS
OPERA_OB_wS_,_JA&_n_
/pst_ctions
furnished with
attachr_nt_
2, Do not allow Children to t_pefate the machine, Do not allow
adults to operate
it without
proper
instruction.
3. Do not carry passengers.
Do not mow when children and
others are around.
4, Always
wear substantial
footwear.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing
that could get caught
in moving parts.
5. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the
area being cut. Do not let other interests
distract
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 operator's
left
hand side.
8. Clear the work area of objects
(wire, rocks, etc,) which
might be picked
up and thrown.
9. Disengage
all attachment
clutches
before attempting
to
start the engine.
10. Disengage
power
to attachments
and stop the engine
before leaving the operator's
position•
I 1. Disengage
power to mower,
stop the engine and discon• nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment
or repair• Be careful to avoid
touching
hot muffler
or engine components.
I 2, Disengage power to attachments
when transporting
or not
in

13.

! 4.

1 5.

1 6.

1 7.
18.
I 9.
20.

2 1.
2 2.

24
2 5

2 6

2 7.
2 8.
2 9.

use.

30.

Take all possible precautions
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Disengage
the power
take off, lower the attachments,
shift into neutral,
set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove
the key.
Do not stop or start suddenly
when going
uphill or
downhill.
Mow
up and down
the face of slopes
(not
greater than 15 °); never across the face. Refer to page 51.
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually
to prevent tipping or loss of control.
Exercise extreme
caution
when changing
direction
on slopes.
While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in 1st gear position
to negotiate
the slope without
stopping•
Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure or at a #peed which could cause a skid.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards:
Keep away from drop-offs.
Do not drive too close to creeks,
ditches
and public
high ways.
Exercise special care when mowing
around fixed objects
in order to prevent
the blades from striking
them. Never
deliberately
run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
objects.
Never shift gears until tractor
comes to a stop.
Never place hands or feet under the mower,
in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower
are running.
Always
keep clear of discharge
chute.

LOOK
SAFETY
ALERT!

CAUTION:

LOOK
MENT

3 1.

32.

33.

34.
35.

3 6.
3 7,

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved
drawbar
hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c, Do not turn sharply.
Use care when backing.
d, Use counterweight
or wheel weights
when suggested
in the owner's
manual.
Watch out for traffic
when crossing
or near roadways.
When using any attachments,
never direct discharge
of
material
toward
bystanders
nor allow anyone
near the
vehicle while in operation,
Handle gasoline
with care - it is highly
flammable.
a. Use approved
gasoline
containers
.
b. Never remove
the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline
to a running
or hot engine or an engine that
has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after
running. Never fill tank indoors,
always
clean up spilled gasoline.
c, Open doors if the engine is run in the garage
exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
Do not run the engine indoors.
Keep the vehicle and attachments
in good operating
condition,
and keep safety
devices
in place and working,
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
Never store the equipment
with gasoline
in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
Allow
the engine
to cool before
storing
in any
enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive
grease, Do not clean product
while engine
is running•
Except
for adjustments;
DO NOT operate
Engine if air
cleaner
or cover directly
over carburetor
air intake is
removed.
Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
Do not operate without
a muffler
or tamper with exhaust
system. Damaged mufflers or spark attesters could create
a fire hazard, Inspect periodicafly
and replace if necessary,
The vehicle and attachments
should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object and the
damage should be repaired before restarting
and operating
the equipment.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed
the engine; severe damage or injury may result.
When using the vehicle with me wet, proceed
as follows;
a. Mow only in daylight
or in good artificial
light.
b. Shut the engine off when unclogging
chute.
c. Check the blade mounting
bolts for proper tightness
at frequent
intervals.
Do not operate the mower without
the deflector
shield in
place.
Disengage
power
to mower
before backing
up. Do not
mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary
and then only after careful observation
of the entire area behind the
mower,

3 B. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject 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 specifications•

FOR THIS
SYMBOL
TO POINT
OI_T_t4NI_DR_TANT
PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS
-- ATTEI_I_N[
BEcoME;
YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
FOR THIS WORD
PRECAUTIONS.

POINT

OUT

IMPORTANT

EQUIP-

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 laws (if any). If a spark arrestor
is used, it should be maintained
in effective
working
order by the operator.
In the State of Cahfornia
the above is required
by law (Section
have similar
laws.
Federal
laws apply on federal
lands• See
Repair Parts page 34.

4442
your

of the California
Sears Authorized

Public Resources
Service
Center

Code). Other states may
for spark arrester.
See

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

MAINTENANCE

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions
enable you to assemble and maintain your Tractor
perly. Always observe the "'SAFETY RULES".

CRAFTSMAN
! 8 H.P. TWIN- CYLINDER ENGINE--coolrunning performance
and long life with plenty of power
to take on a variety of yard, gardening
or snow removal
tasks.

A Sears
product.

AGREEMENT

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

YOUR NEW GT 18 HP GARDEN
TOR FEATURES...

will
pro-

MODEL
NUMBER

TRAC-

ALL GEAR TRANSAXLE--six
speeds
forward,
two
reverse speeds--to
let you select the proper speed for
the terrain and the job. Automotive--type
differential
helps guard against turf scuffing.

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

CUSTOMER

CONTROL PANEL--with
Throttle, Choke, Light Switch,
Ignition Switch, Parking Brake Lever and Clutch Switch-conveniently
grouped for ease of use.

ATIACHMENT
VERSATfLITY--handles
a large variety of
Sears Yard and Garden
Tractor
Attachments.
See
pages 49-50.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

LIMITED
TWO YEAR WARRANTY
ON ELECTRIC START
RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two years from date of purchase,
when this riding equipment
is maintained,
lubricated,
and tuned up
according t° the operating and maintenance
instruction
in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge
any defect in material or workmanship
in this electric start riding equipment.
This warra.nty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s),
dable and become worn during normal use.

spark

plug(s),

air cleaner

and belt(s),

which

are expen-

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

FULL

90-DAY

WARRANTY

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

ON BATTERY

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

proves defective
Sears will replace

WARRANTY
SERVICE tS AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty
applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty
to state.

gives

SEARS,

you specific

ROEBUCK

legal rights,

and CO.,

and you may also have other rights

D/698-731A,

Sears

Tower,

which

Chicago,

may vary from

II 60684

state

INDEX
Stopping
Your Tractor
.........
Tractor Operation
on Hills
.....
Adjustments:
Attachment
Lift Spring
........
Brake
......................
Carburetor
..................
Electric Clutch
...............
Gauge Wheels
...............
Motion
Drive Belt .............
Mower
Drive Belt .............
Mower
Front-To-Rear
...........
Side-To-Side
............
Throttle
Control Cable
.........
Air Filter
Cleaning ....................

25
16
20
21
13
22
10

Filter,
Fuel:

Air ......................

Type .......................
Storage ....................
Fuse ..............

12
26
23

Hood

Preparation
...................
Starting
with Weak Battery
Storage ....................
Terminals
..................
Belt: ...........................

7
18
8
17
.....

Blade Drive (Blade to Blade)
Removal/Replacement
....
Motion Drive Adjustment
......
Motion Drive, Remove/Replace
Mower Drive (Engine-to Mower
Adjustment
...............
Mower
Drive Belt Installation
Blade:
Sharpening
...............
Replacement
..........
Brake Adjustment
.............

7
19
26
t8

25
22
21
10
10
17
26
16

C
Carburetor
Adjustment
...........
Clutch, Electric,
Adjustment
Controls,
Tractor
...............

20
21
11

Cutting

Level,

Mower

...........

Wheels ..................

Parts

H
Removal

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

Oil Change
Oil Level

18
16

Oil Type
Starting
Storage

16
12
26

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

Bag ...................

5, 6

Lubrication:
18
19
18

M
Maintenance
..............
Air Filter ...................
Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Air Screen ...................

.......

15-19
17
17
19

Battery
.....................
Blade Sharpening
............
Brake Adjustment
.............
Engine oil ...................
Lubrication
...................
Spark Plugs .................
Tire Care
....
Mower:
Adjustment,
Front-to-Rear
......
Adjustment,
Side to Side .......
Blade Sharpening
.............
Blade Replacement
............
Cutting
Level ...........
Installation
...............
Operation
...................
Removal
...................

24
24
17
26
10
10
13
23

Mowing
Tips ...............
Muffler
...................
Spark Arrester
..............

14
19
2

Cold
19

17
17
16
15
18
19
17

......

49,50

Oil
Engine:
Air Screen

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

P
Gauge

Chart
......................
Steering & Front Wheels
.......
Tractor Pifzot Points
........
Battery:
Charging
...................
Cleaning
................
Installation
Levels ......................

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

24
24
20

Paper Cartridge ...............
17
Air Intake Screen, Engine .........
19
Assembly
...................
5-10
Attachment
Lift Spring Adjustment
25
Attachments
......................
49-50

Options
Attachments
Spark Attester

12
14

Weather

Conditions

.......

Engine
............
Transaxle
...................
Storage ......................
Operation
...................
Operating/Tractor
and Mower
Speed ......................
Starting
the Engine ............

16
15
23
26
11-14
t3
14
12

•

Repair and Adjustments
.......
Attachment
Lift Spring .........
Blade Drive Belt .............
Blade
.....................
Carburetor
.................
Electric Clutch
..............
Fuse ......................
Hood Removal
..............
Motion
Drive Belt ............
Motion
Drive Belt Replacement
Mower
Front-to-Rear
..........
Mower
Side-to-Side
...........
Mower
Removal
.............
Throttle
Control Cable
........
Transaxle Oil Level ............

Safety Rules ....................
Seat .........................

1,9-26
25
25
26
20
21
23
23
21
21
24
24
23
20
23

2
7

Service Record .................
Slope Guide Sheet
.............

28
51

Spark Plugs ...................
Speed Control
Chart ............
Starting
the Engine
..............
Steering
Wheel ..................
Stopping
the Tractor
.........
Storage .....................

19
14
12
8
12
26

T ¸

Throttle
Control Cable Adjustment
Tires .......................
Transaxle Oil Level ............
Trouble Shooting
Chart .........

20
17
23
27

W
Warranty
.....................
Wiling (Schematic)
..............

3
29

A SSEMBL Y
Know

Your Tractor

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

Unpacking
1,

Instructions

Remove. box from carton. The box contains the/terns
shown below.
Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility
knife and fold down sides.
Remove mower
deck from skid.

4.
5.

Oisengage
Parking Brake.
Carefully guide the tractor

backwards

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

off the skid.

Parts

Bag Contents

Not

Shown

"¢_l_llwJlll
(2)

Battery

Carriage

Bolts

- 1/4

Full Size:

- 20

7 - 1/2

Terminal

Guard

(2) Keys

15 0 Slope

Instruction

Sheet

BA T FERY
CAPS &
iNSTRUCTIONS

a,
b.
c.

seat
steering
battery

wheel

d. battery
acid
e. owner's
manual
f. parts ba9

V-Belt

Steering

Wheel

Cap

ASSEMBL Y

A SSEMBL Y
LOCA "lION

PARTS

BAG

CONTENTS

SHOWN

FULL

SIZE

BA TTERY

(2) Lockwasher,

(2) Hex Bolt,

BATTERY
TERMINALS

1/4 Int/Ext

I/4-20x

(2) Wing Nut - 1/4 - 20

3/4

Tooth

(2) Washer

9/32

x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Q
(2) Hex Nut,

1/4

1/4 - 20

SUSPENSION
ARMS

(4) Spring

Retainer

(4) Washer

17/32x

1 - !/16x

13 Ga.

SEA T

(I)

Hex Bolt, 1/2 - 13 x I
Grade 5

(J) Lockwasher

1/2

(1) Washer 17/32 x I-3/16
x 12 Ga.

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16 - 18
(1) Washer

15/32x

i x 16 Ga.

To assemble

(2)

and adjust

7/!6-

(1) 3/4""
(!) 9/16""

your

wrenches
wrench
wrenches

tractor

(2)

you

ASSEIVIBL Y

wil! need:

1/2"

wrenches

Tire Pressure
Screwdriver
Utility Knife

Gauge

To adjust" Raise
seat to desired
securely.

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

Place seat in operating
position.
Sit on the seat and
press clutch/brake
pedal all the way down. if oper
atlng position
is not comfortable,
adjust seat

seat. Loosen adjustment
bolt
position,
Tl_qhten adjustment

EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

MEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY
IN CONWASH
HANDS
OR CLOTHING
IMTACT WITH
ELECTROLYTE.
DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARGED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE.

VENT

CAP

CUT AWAY VIEW
LIQUID
LEVEL
BATTERY
TUBE

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

Slide
belt

BATTERY
CELL

Prepare Battery

FIGURE

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

d.
e,

Fill and charge battery (before installing). NOTE:
SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH
BATTERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS.
Fill battery with electrolyte
to bottoms of tubes
in cells (Fig. 1). NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
OVERFILLING
WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO
TRACTOR.
Check level of electrolyte
after 30 minutes. Add
additional
electrolyte
if necessary.
NOTE:
TIGHTEN VENT CAPS SECURELY.
Charge battery at a rate of six amperes for one
hour.
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.

Install

Seat

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

b.
c.

Place seat on seat pan. Screw hex head bolt, lockwasher
and flat washer
into seat (Fig 2). Screw
shoulder
bolt and flat washer into seat (Fig 2), Hex
bolt, shoulder
bolt and washers found in bag of parts
(shown full size page 5),
Tighten shoulder
bolt and flat washer usmg a 1/2""
wrench.
Tighten
hex bolt (adjustment
bolt), /ockwasher
and
flat washer using a 3/4"" wrench.

SEAT

PAN

SHOULDER
BOLT

ADJUSTMENT
BOLT

FUEL
TANK
CAP
!

/
/
CLUTCH/BRAKE

(

PEDAL

FIGURE

THE
MACHINE
SCREW-LOCKWASHERFLAT WASHER
MUST BE TIGHTENED
CURELY
TO PREVENT
MOVEMENT
SEAT.

SEOF

ASSEMBL Y

Install

NOTE:
STEERING

WHEEL

CAP

Steering

POSITION

Wheel

FRONT WHEELS

FORWARD,

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

Position

Secure steering
wheel
hex bolt, Iockwasher
washer (Fig. 3).

HEX BOLT
LOCKWASHER

2 - 318"

DIA.

WASHER

STEERING

---

FIGURE

WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER
STEERING
SHAFT

3
HOOD

BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

steering

wheel

over

steering

adaptor.

to steering shaft using
and 2=3/8""
diameter

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

Check

Tires

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

DO NOT SHORT

BATTERY

TERMINALS.

FIGURE 4

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE
METAL
BRACELETS,
WRISTWATCH
BANDS, RINGS, ETC.

NUT

ER
WASHER

Install Battery
a.

Remove

hood

- See page

23.

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

LOCKWASHER

HEX
BOLTS
BLACK
(NEGATIVE)
CABLE

FIGURE

5
DRAIN

TUBE

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

terminals

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS
POSITIVE
TERMINAL GROUNDING.
MUST
BE CONFROM ACCIDENTAL
d,

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

ASSEMBL Y
1
INT./EXT.
LOCKWASHER

WING
NUT

WING NUT

,,_

INT./EXT.

LOCKWASHER

),L
ACCESS
DOOR

,L
GUARD

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY,
SEE "STARTING
YOUR TRACTOR
WITH AWEAK
BATTERY"
PAGE 19.

TERMINAL
ACCESS DOOR

Using the square hole on one side of the battery
support (Fig. 6) insert one battery bolt, head of
bolt down. Fasten the battery bolt to the terminal
guard using int./ext. Iockwasher
and wing nut as
shown in Fig. 6.

BOLT
BATTERY
SUPPORT
FIGURE

g°

Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side
of battery support and fasten terminal guard to
it with remaining int./ext.
Iockwasher
and wing
nut. Tighten wing nuts securely by hand (Fig. 6).

ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
"HIGHEST'"
POSITION

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

r i_

ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER
"'LOWEST'"
POSITION

....

0
ARM

Remove

Plastic

on tractor

hood

and close

RELEASE

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

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
FIGURE

RETAINER
SPRING

KEEP TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOORS
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
DO
NOT
START
ENGINE
UNTIL
MOWER SUSPENSION
BRACKET HAS
BEEN RELEASED.
SEE MOWER DRIVE
BELT INSTALLATION,
PAGE 10.

BRACKET
SUSPENSION
ARM

LIFT LINK
STUD
RETAINER
SPRING

FIGURE

MOWER DRIVE
BELT
PRIMARY
MANDREL

Mower
a.
b .
c.

FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET

d.
e.
f.
g.

h.
FIGURE 9
WHEEL
GAUGE/
BAR
I.
GAUGE
WHEEL

Installation

Remove band from mower suspension
bracket.
Remove banding from suspension arms (Fig. 7),
Slide mower under tractor,
deflector
to R.H.
side.
Slide front suspension
brackets
into mower
brackets.
Retain with release pins (Fig. 7).
Turn depth adjustment
knob counterclockwise
( _
) until it stops.
Push attachment
lift lever forward
to lower
mower to ground (page 11),
Slide studs through lift links on both sides of
tractor
(Fig. 8). Retain with washers
and retainer springs found in bag of parts.
Place the suspension arms on brackets on both
sides of frame (Fig. 8). Retain with washers and
retainer springs found in bag of parts,
Turn height adjustment
knob (Fig. 7) clockwise
(
_
) to remove
slack
from
mower
suspension.
Roll drive belt over primary mandrel
(Fig. 9).

Mower

Drive Belt Installation

BRACKET

a.
b.

FIGURE

10/I

Remove hood and grill (See page 23).
Place mower drive belt over clutch pulley, and
under idler pulley and tension pulley (Fig, 11).
NOTE: PULL LEVER UP TO SWING TENSION
PULLEY FOR BELT CLEARANCE.
Make sure
narrow
"'V'" side of belt is engaged in each
pulley.
c . Putl mower drive belt over front mower suspension bracket (Fig. 9).
d. Replace hood and grill.

_CLEVIS
PIN

CLUTCH
PULLEY

8.
MOWER
DRIVE
BELT

a.
b.

c.
d.

IDLER

LEVER

Mower

TENSION
PULLEY

_GURE

Drive Belt Adjustment

Lower mower using attachment
lift lever.
If dimension
"A'" on idler bracket
assembly
measures
!/4"" or less, mower drive belt must
be adjusted (Fig. 1 I-Inset).
Disengage attachment
clutch switch.
Using two 9/16"
wrenches,
remove bolt, (2)
washers, Iockwasher
and nut from idler pulley
(Fig. 1 l-Inset)
(original position).
Place v-belt and idler pulley in "'NEW" pulley
position
(Fig.
1 I-Inset).
Replace
bolt,
(2)
washers, Iockwasher and nut, Tighten securely.
Check v-belt for proper installation
on all pulley
grooves.

Check the Cutting

Level

The blade housing was set at the factory to cut level.
After mowing a short distance, look at the area that was
cut. If the blade housing cuts uneven; see the instructions on "'Side-to-Side
And Front-to Rear Mower Adjustment"
(page 24)".

10. Final Assembly
a.
b.
IDLER

BRACKET

c.
PULL FORWARD
TO LOOSEN BELT
FOR EASIER BELT
INSTALLATION

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

OPERA TION
KNOW

YOUR

TRACTOR

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

Light

Arnmeter

Switch

A ttachment

Clutch

Switch

Attachment
Lift Lever
Clutch/Brake

Pedal
.Choke
,ttle

Height
Adjustment
Knob
Gear

Shift

Parking

Lever

ATTACHMENT
up to engage
tion

as the

CLUTCH
attachment.
clutch

SWITCH:

Pull

There

be an engine

will

switch

out

engages.

To start a cold engine, pull choke out to engage.

LIGHT

Place key in ignition

SWITCH:

Turns on and off

PARKING BRAKE LOCK: To set the
the clutch/brake
pedal completely
parking brake lever in "Engaged"
pressure from pedal. Clutch/brake
brake position.

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

Lever

AMMETER:
Each time you start your tractor, check your
ammeter.
The needle should move
towards
the (+)
charging mark indicating the battery is being charged as
you operate the tractor.
The headlights
will not show a
discharge on the ammeter because they are not connected to the battery
(they have their own electrical
source).

and

hesita-

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

IGNITION:
start.

Brake

,ge Shift

A TTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever
to raise and lower the attachment
mounted to your tractor. Move the lift lever forward to lower attachment.
CHOKE:

Control

the headlights.
parking brake, push
forward. Place the
position and release
pedal will remain in

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

firmly

and turn to the right

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

to in-

OPERA TI ON

1. Stopping

Your Tractor

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING
PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
USE.
a.
b.

c.
d.
e.
f.

TRACTOR

Push clutch/brake
pedal into full "'BRAKE'"
position.
Place parking brake in "ENGAGED"
position and
release pressure from clutch/brake.
Pedal should
remain in "BRAKE"
position. NOTE: MAKE SURE
PARKING
BRAKE
WILL
HOLD
TRACTOR
SECURE.
Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL"
position.
Place attachment
clutch switch in "DISENGAGED" position.
Move throttle control to "'S'" (slow) position.
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Never use
choke to stop engine.

DIPSTICK

ENGINE

Starting

The Engine

FIGURE 12
PAP,

SEAT

YOURTRACTORIN
LARGE,
OPEN
AREA.
LEARN TO START, ASTOP
AND
REVERSE

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK
SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR
ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS ENGAGED.
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT
ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES.

a. This engine has been shipped filled with summer
weight oil (for cold weather operation see Chart
page 16). Check engine oil level with tractor on
level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig. !2) clean, screw
it in tight for a few seconds, remove and read oil
level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL'" mark is
reached.

/
CLUTCH

FIGURE

BRAKE

PEDAL

A AO.M.NT
CAUTION:

CLUTCH

SWI;CH

,O.,T.O.

"-L. !/"°_d_
V/

T.ROTTLE
CONTROL

LOWE%. Z_--J c.oK.
ADJUSTMENT

\"S_,,_r_r

..... -_------_)..Jl
N.F
,_//X_

",_,_;._

/
_'

___

/
GEAR

FIGURE 14

TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL
SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE
STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. DRAIN
THE GAS TANK, START THE ENGINE AND
LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES AND
CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY. USE FRESH
FUEL NEXT SEASON. SEE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION. (PAG E 26).

.....

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\_
_

PARKING
BRAKE

s HIFT

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE
WHICH
LEADS TO
SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS
DURING
STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN
DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE
WHILE IN STORAGE.

LEVER

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR
CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK
OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

SHIFT

CONTROLLEVER

TION

Fill fuel tank (Fig. 13). Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded automotive
gasoline.
(Use of leaded
gasoline
will increase
carbon
and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Capacity is 3- 1/2
gallons,
c. Place attachment
clutch switch in "'DISENGAGED" position,
d. Push clutch/brake
pedal fully into brake position,
e. Place gear shift
tion (Fig. 14).

start

posi-

f . Place range shift lever in "N'" neutral position
14).

(Fig.

Pull choke

h . Move

lever in "'N'" neutral,

out (Fig.

throttle

control

to middle position

DEPTH

After

ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER

in.

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

_: RETAINER
SPRING

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

CLEVIS PIN
GAUGE

3.
I

7 .

2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
lf.

PLUNGER

(Fig, 14).

push choke

DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL
WEIGHT
TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE
OPTIONAL
WHEEL
WEIGHTS.
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT
MAY
OVERLOAD
AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION.

ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

Turn ignition to "START"
position
until engine
starts (Fig. 14). NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER
CONTINUOUSLY
FOR MORE THAN
FIFTEEN
SECONDS PER MINUTE. If engine does not start
after several attempts,
move throttle control to
"'F'" (fast) position,
wait a few minutes and try
again.
is warm,

IMPORTANT:

14),

engine

THE
DEFLECTOR
IN PLACE.
DO NOT
OPERATE SHIELD
THE MOWER
WITHOUT

MOWER
OR REMOVE
FRONT
BEFORE DRIVING
THE(FIG.
TRACTOR,
SUSPENSION
ARM
8,.

MOWER
INSTALL

WHEEL

Operating

FIGURE

_--

Your Tractor and Mower

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

TO CAUTION
AVOID INJURY
Read owner's
manual.
Know location and function of all controls.
Keep guards, safety shield and switches
in place
and working.
Remove objects that can be thrown by blades.
Do not mow when children and others are around.
Never carry children or passengers.
Always look behind machine before backing.
Do not mow where machine can tip or slip.
If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back
slowly down.
Be sure blades end engine have stopped before
placing hands or feet near the blades.
Remove key when leaving machine.

BEFORE
READ THEOPERATING
"SAFETY

YOUR MOWER.
RULES"
CAREFULLY

Use the height
adjustment
knob (Fig. 14) to adjust
mower height. With the attachment
lift lever in the full
"'UP" position,
turn height adjustment
knob clockwise
("-_) to raise cutting height and counterclockwise
(_-_)
to lower cutting height. Lower attachment
lift lever to
check adjustment.
a.
b.
c.

ii-,llli.i

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.

d.
e.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT
THE DEFLECTOR
SHIELD IN PLACE,

To adjust gauge wheels (Fig. 15) lower attachment lift lever,
Remove retainer spring and clevis pin from gauge
wheels.
Move gauge wheels to the adjustment
hole that
will provide the desired cut.
Replace retainer spring and clevis pin.
Move attachment
lift lever to its full "'UP"
position.
With engine running and warm, place throttle control midway between
"S'" (slow) and "'F'" (fast)
position
(Fig. 14).
To engage mower pull attachment
clutch switch
(Fig. 14) out and up.

OPERA TiON
FUNCTION

C
I

GEARSHIFT

Normal
Mowing

2H*

Heavy
Mowing

Snow

THROTTLE

or 3L*
or 2L

Removal

Tilling
Plowing

Dozing

Grading

Transport

h . Move range shift lever to "'LO'" (low) postion (Fig.
14).
i. Move gear shift lever to desired gear (Fig. 14).
j.
Use attachment
rift lever to lower mower into cutting position.
k. Release clutch/brake
pedal SLOWLY
to start
movement.
I. Start mowing at slow and increase ground speed
by increasing
throttle as conditions
will permit.
NOTE: BRING TRACTOR
SHIFTING GEARS.
5.

BE USED

THE

Use the runner on the R.H. side as a guide; the
blade cuts approximately
an inch outside the runner (Fig. 17).
b. 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.
c. When mowing large areas (Fig. 18), start by turning to the right 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.
d. If grass is extremely
tall, it should be mowed
twice. The first time cut relatively high. The second time to the desired height.
e. The left hand side of mower should be used for
trimming.

Indicates
Range Shift Lever position:
"H" for High. "L" for low

RUNNER

5.
Li

Operating
a.

DISCHARGE

The Tractor

Choose the lowest
down hills.

On Hills
gear BEFORE starting

up or

GUARD

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH
SLOPES GREATER THAN
15 ° AND DO
NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE, REFER
TO PAGE 51.

b. Avoid stopping or shifting on hills.
c . If slowing is necessary, move throttle
to middle position.

.....
'

WITH

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR
MOWER.
REFER TO PAGE 2.

R.H.

_GURE

STOP BEFORE

Tips

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT
MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED

MID
THROTTLE

SLOW-FAST
FIGURE

Mowing

TO COMPLETE

control lever

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

!t!
,lil
Jj
d.

FIGURE 18

If stopping
is absolutely
necessary,
push
clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and
engage parking brake.

To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st
gear and that you have allowed room to roll slightly downhill. Disengage parking brake and release
clutch/brake
pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement.

Make

all turns

MAINTENANCE

slowly.

To keep your tractor running better,
longer, perform necessary
service using
the following maintenance
schedule:
BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,
ADJUSTMENT
OR REPAIR: (FIG. 19):
1. PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE
PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE
POSITION.
2. MOVE
GEAR SHIFT
CONTROL
LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSTION.
3. PLACE
PARKING
BRAKE
IN
"ENGAGED"
POSITION :AND REMOVE
FOOT FROM PEDAL,
4. TURN
OFF
ATTACHMENT

L,H.

SIDE
PANEL_

FIGURE 19
5. CLUTCH
SHUT OFFSWITCH.
THE ENGINE.
6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY
SURE THE
BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS
HAVE COMPLETELY
STOPPED.
7. DISCONNECT
THE SPARK PLUG
WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS
AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM
THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT
INJURY
FROM
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
BE CAREFUL
TO
AVOID TOUCHING
HOT ENGINE
OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS.

With

Every

Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter
and retainer springs are secure.

Observe

all safety

(Two

L.H. SIDE
. ....

pins

precautions.

3. Keep tractor _vell lubricated
2 Hours

OIL

DIPSTICK
AND
FILL TUBE

Mowing

First

ENGINE

(refer to page !8).

Mowings)

t
1. Change Engine

Oil

Changing off after the first two hours (or two mowings) will 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.

FIGURE

a. Drain oil with engine warm.
b. Remove hood and grill (see page 23).
c. Loosen oil drain wing nut (Fig. 20 - Inset).
Catch oil in a suitable
container.
d. Tighten oil drain wing nut after all oil has been
removed
from engine.
e. Refill engine oil. Refill capacity is 3 pints.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
f. Replace dipstick.

MAINTENANCE

Recommended

SAE

Viscosity

Grades

Determine temperature expected before next oft change.
All oft must meet A.P.I. service classification
SD, SE or
SF.

SHIFT
COVER

_20 o

32 °

60 °

80 °

100 °

30 or lOW-30

I
\

_;_

IF]

Capacity is 3pints.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick
assembly
must be securely
tightened
into tube at all
times when engine is operating.
IMPORTANT:

FIGURE 21

Replace

Every
1.

dipstick.

5 Hours

Check

Engine

NOTE:
D

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STAR"rING SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30
OIL
WHEN
THE TEMPERATURE
FALLS
BELOW 32 ° .

(l_ve

Mowings)

Oil Level

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE
WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

OIL LEVEL

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine oft
level with tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig. 20)
clean, screw ff down tight for a few seconds, remove
and read oft level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark
is reached.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

Every
FIGURE 22

25 Hours

(Operating

in dusty

(Twice
conditions

a Mowing
may

require

Season)
more frequent

servicing.)

1. Brake

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.

CENTER
_

HOLE

a . Remove (4) hex washer head tapping screws from
shift cover plate (Fig. 21), located on top of tractor frame. Remove the cover plate.

,,,oE) \
i

FIGURE

Adjustment

b. Loosen jam nut (G) on brake rod (B) at clevis (c)
(Fig. 22). If you find it difficult
to loosen jam nut
(G), remove cover plate in L.H. frame raft.

I
i

c. Rotate brake rod (B) counterclockwise
(,#-_) turning brake rod out of clevis (C) four to six turns.

Start tractor
position.

with tramsmission

e . Depress clutch/brake
stops moving.

in "N'"

pedal to the point

(neutral)
where belt

MAINTENANCE

f . Engage parking brake to hold clutch/brake
pedal
in position. If belt begins to move after engaging
parking brake, depress clutch/brake
pedal to next
notch on parking brak e.

VENT

CUT AWAY VIEW

g. Shut engine off. Rotate brake rod (B) clockwise
(f-_) by hand, turning brake rod into clevis (C),
until tight. Tighten jam nut (G) on brake rod. (B)
at clevis (C) (Fig. 22).

CAP

LIQUID
LEVEL
BATTERY

h. Reinstall shift cover plate and four (4) mounting
screws. Replace cover plate if removed in step b.
2.

BATTERY
CELL

Tire Care

Maintain
tire pressure
at 10 PSI,
3.

in front

at 14 PSI and rear tires

FIGURE

Blade Care

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The
blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file or

COVER

on a grinding wheel. We suggest they be sharpened after
every 25 hours of mowing,
Do not attempt
to sharpen
while on mower.
a.

Every

CARTRIDGE
PLATE

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.

50 Hours

(Operating
servicing)
Check
a.

NUT
WASHER

PAPER
CARTRIDGE

OIL FOAM
PRE-CLEANER

To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall.
Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. Place
center hole of clean blade over the head of the nail (Fig.
23). NOTE: CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL. IF
BLADE IS PROPE[RLY BALANCED,
BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSITION SHOWN iN FIG. 23. IF EITHER END
OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD,
BLADE IS NOT
BALANCED,
SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL THE
BLADE IS BALANCED.

(Once

a Mowing

in dusty conditions

may require

BODY

FIGURE
2,

Clean Air Filter
a.

Unscrew

knob

(Fig. 25) to remove

cover.

Remove nut and washer to remove cartridge
plate, paper cartridge and oil foam pre-cleaner.

Wash foam pre-cleaner

in detergent

Rinse, squeeze
throughly.

than twist)

Season)
more frequent

and water.

Battery

Electrolyte
solution
level in each battery
cell
should be even with bottoms
of tubes in cells
(Fig. 24). Add only distilled water if necessary,
NO-FE: DO NOT OVERFILL, DO NOT ADD ACID.

b . Keep battery
18.

and terminals

Keep battery

bolts

Keep vent caps
caps open.

allow

Lightly
coat with S.A.E. 30engine
saturate. Squeeze in a rag or towel
evenly and remove excess.

to dry

oil. Donot
to distribute

clean. Refer to page
f.

(rather

Check
dirty.

paper

cartridge.

Replace

if excessively

tight.
g.

tight

and small

vent

holes in

Reassemble
paper cartridge and re-position
on
tractor.
NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR
FILTER REMOVED
AS DIRT (DUST)
WILL
DAMAGE
THE ENGINE.

MAINTENANCE
3.

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.
Clean terminals
until

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

bright.
with

plain

water,

dry

Lubricate

Pivot Points

Place several drops of S.A.E. 30 oil at points
move against each other, especially:

and cable ends with a wire brush

Rinse the battery
reinstall on tractor.

Engine Oil

The best time to drain engine oil is at the end of a day's
operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspended in the hot oil. Refer to page t 5.
5.

Change

and

where parts

Front Axle Pivot
Hood Hinges
Foot Pedal Shaft (both ends)
Lift Shaft (both ends)
Sector gear end pivot points

e . Replace cables and terminal guard. Refer to page
8.

Lubrication

Chart

SPINDLE

BEARINGS

@WHEEL

BEARINGS--_

ENGINE

BOTH
FOOT

ENDS
PEDAL OF

(SC, SD OR SE)
OIL

CHASSIS
GREASE
SEARS PART NO.
_

SECTOR

--BOTH

SAE 30
MOTOR

GEAR

ENDS

LIFT

SHAFT@

TRANSAXLE
(CHECK
LEVEL

2557R

FILL

REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S.
(UNDER INITAL PREPARATION
IN OWNERS MANUAL)
CHASSIS GREASE
WITH BRUSH

WHEEL

PLUG)

REAR

MAIIVTENANCE

Clean Air Screen

Air screen (Fig. 26) must allow free-flow of air to prevent engine damage from overheating,
Clean with a wire
brush or compressed
air to remove dirt, stubborn dried
gum and fibers.
7.

.,_

HEAT

SHIELD

Clean Front Grill

Brush debris from front grill to allow free-flow
preventing
engine damage from overheating.
8.

Lubricate

Steering and Front

MUFFLER
ENGINE
COOLING
FINS

of air,

i._L

Wheels

There are four grease fittings on your tractor (Fig. 27).
Using a grease gun, give each grease fitting two shots
of chassis grease (available through your Sears Service
Center).
Sears Part No. 2557R.
9.

AIR
SCREEN
AIR GUIDE
COVER

Figure

Check Muffler

Inspect and replace corroded muffler
a fire hazard and/or engine damage.

EVERY

100

HOURS

(Every

as it could create

Two

Years)

I
,,,¢_-, _

_1=
I

VENT ANY
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
BEFORE MAK-_
ING
INSPECTION,
ADJUSTMENT
O1_
DISCONNECT
SPARK
PLUG WIRES TO PRE4
REPAIR (EXCEPT
CARBURETOR).
|

_-.

Replace

Spark

.s.,r%_
."E-%A-T3_
__

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season or
every 1O0 hours, whichever
comes first. Gap should be
set at 0.030 inch (Fig. 28).
2.

_'_:_=m_'ll

Plugs

,,_-L:_I!

IN AREA

OF SECTOR

._"_

|_.__.- AXLE

F.ONT

SPINDLE

_FIi]

k_LEFT
_R'GHT_

P'_'I

y___
_ FRONT

WHEEL

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Refer

to page

7 7.

FIGURE 27

REPAIR AND
1.

Starting

Your Tractor

with

a Weak

ADJUSTMENT
Battery

If your battery is too low to start the engine, it should
be recharged, If "'jumper cables" are used for emergency starting
follow this procedure:

,030"
FEELER
GAUGE

NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER VEHICLE
MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATWE
GROUNDED
SYSTEM.
LEAD-ACID

BATTERIES GENERATE

PLUG

FIGURE

EXPLOSIVE

MATERIALS
AWAY
FROM AND
BATTERIES,
GASES. KEEP SPARKS,
FLAME
SMOKING
ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION
AROUND
BATTERY.

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
a.

NEGATIVE
(BLACK CABLE)
TERMINAL

Connect
each end of the RED cable to the
POSITIVE (+) terminals of each battery (taking
care not to short against chassis).
(Fig. 29).
Connect
one end of the BLACK cable to the
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the cable to L.H. side
penel bolt (Fig. 19). NOTE: KEEPAWAY
FROM
GAS TANK AND BATTERY.
Disconnect
cables in reverse order:
1. L.H. Side Panel Bolt (Fig. 19),
2. Negative
Terminal of fully' charged Battery
3. Postive Terminals

b,
c.

BATTERY

CAUTION:

2.
POSITIVE
IRED CABLE)
TERMINAL

FIGURE

DO NOT USE YOUR BATTERY
START OTHER VEHICLES.

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

ADJUSTMENTS

Never attempt
to change maximum
engine speed. This is
preset at the factory (3400
.*_ 100RPM)
and should only
be change by a qualified
service technician
who has the
necessary
equipment.
a
Remove hood, page 23.
b. Loosen casing clamp screw until throttle
cable is free
to move
c
Move throttle
control
(on the dash board) to "Fast"

posLhon
Pu!l throttle
quartercircei

cable tight tantil swivel
_s agapnst side of
Fig. 30 Retighten casing clamp screw.

REFER TO
PAGE 12.

CARBURETOR
NOTE:

throttle

when

Air

running

ENGINE",

carburetor

adjustments
in fuel,
mixture

mixture

Gently

cable

turn

idle

closes
.

CAUTION:

making

must

any

ad-

be asserobied

may

Valvernay

be required

temperature
as follows:
valve

and

clockwise

then

Start
engine
and allow
final adiustments
with
ed in.

Move

to cornpen

or altitude.

Adjust

("-_)

Fig

counterclockwise

be damaged

throttle

before

cleaner
engbne.

sate for differences
the carburetor
fuel
until
it iust
1 1/2 turns

FIGURE 30

control

to carburetor

carDuretor
Minor

THE

ADJUSTMENT

Adiust

lustment

"STARTING

if turned

in too

to warm
for five minutes.
engine
runnbng
and choke

control

lever

(on

(_'-'_)

dashboard)

far

Make
pushslow

posit_on.
d,

Hold governor
control
lever against
and adjust
idle speed screw
to obtain
Fig,

31.

While
stop,
(lean

still holding
the governor
turn idle mixture
valve
mixture)

Turn idle mixture
rich and lean.

Adjust

RPM,
Move

engine
"SLOW"

FIGURE 31

until

the

wi!l

speed

vatve

idle

ReFease
throttle

If engine
proximately
URE

idle speed
screw,
1200
to1400
RPM.

speed
governor
control

hesitates
1/8

control
slowly

just

back

starts

to the

screw

lever against
id)e
clockwise
!r-_)
to slow.
midpoint

to obtain

control
lever.
(on the dashboard)

between

900
to

1200

"FAST".

or dies.
turn idle mixture
valve
apturn
counterclockwise
(-J'_"_) until

accelerate
to "FAST",

as throttle

control

is moved

from

AND ADJUSTII4ENT
4.

Electric

Clutch Adjustment

The electric clutch (Fig. 32) should provide years of service. The clutch incorporates
a built-in brake that stops
the pulley almost immediately.
Eventually,
the internal
brake will wear so the mower blades will not stop as
recommended,
Adjustment
must be made by a Sears
Service Technician.
5.

Motion

ELECTRIC

Drive Belt Ren_oval

The belt on this tractor is special for this application.
Always replace with the Sears belt number in the parts
![st. It is not necessary to remove mower.
a.
b,
c.

d.
e,
f,
g,

Raise hood and disconnect negative ground battery cable.
Set parking brake (to get belt slack).
Loosen (do not remove) two engine pulley belt
guide bolts and swivel R,H. side of belt guide up.
Tighten L.H. bolt to hold belt guide in position
(Fig. 33).
Roll belt off engine pulley,
Roll belt off "'V'" idler, flat idler and adjustable
idler pulleys (Fig. 34).
Pull belt off clutch pulley - between pulley and
frame.
Loosen nut "'A'" on R.H. outside of frame (Fig.
35),

Motion

FIGURE 32

LOOSENBO'T---1111 ,

Drive Belt Replacement

NOTE: THERE IS A BELT iNSTALLATION
L.H. FOOTREST.

PULLEY

DECAL UNDER

FIGURE

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 belt should engage
clutch pulley.

(C )F
ADJUSTABLE
"V"

IDLER

PULLEY

IDLER

TRANSAXLE
PULLEY

SHIFT
COVER

PLATE

FIGURE

F_U_

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
c. Place belt around

transaxle

pulley.

"V"

part of

d. Make
NE PULLEY
_i
BELT

Release parking brake. NO'rE: WHEN A NEW
BELT HAS BEEN INSTALLED,
YOU MUST
CHECK V-BELT ADJUSTMENT
AND BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT.

©,_

FIGURE 36

J
7.

Tighten

Motion

To assure
seasonally.

TOP OF
FRAME

,_- 1116""
TOP
PIN

1/16""

_.
FIGURE 37

NUT

CLUTCH
IDLER

"'A "'_

Drive Belt Adjustment
maximum

belt

life

check

belt

adjustment

To tighten belt, remove (4) hex washer head tapping screws
from shift cover plate (Fig. 35)
located
on top of tractor frame. Remove the
cover plate.

Loosen nut "A"
located on outside
of R,H.
chassis frame (Fig, 35), slide take-up idler down
approximately
1/2"" and tighten nut "'A".

Disengage

Check position

Repeat steps (b) thru (e) until I - 1/16" dimension is obtained between top of pin and top of
frame as shown in Fig, 37.

"'A'"

TAKE-UP
IDLER

/
8.
IDLER
BRACKET

brake.

of clutch

idler bracket

(Fig. 37).

Retighten nut "A" securely. NOTE: AFTER ADJUSTING
V-BELT
YOU MUST
RE-ADJUST
BRAKE, SEE "BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT",
PAGE !6.

Idler Bracket

remov-

Removal

NOTE:
WHEN
OPERATING
TRACTOR
WITHOUT
MOWER, REMOVE IDLER BRACKET FROM FRONT OF
TRACTOR.

LOCKWASHER

t NUT

NUT
LOCKWASHER

parking

Reinstall shift cover plate and (4) screws
ed in step (a).

LEVER

nut

b. Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED"
position. Refer to "Stopping
Your Tractor", page 12.

ENGINE
PULLEY

R.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

"'V'" idler.

belt should engage transaxle pulley.
Loosen L.H. engine pulley belt guide bolt and
swivel belt guide bolt and swivel belt guide onto R.H. bolt. Tighten L.H. and R.H. bolts securely
(Fig. 36).

part of belt engages

Roll belt over engine pulley.

GUIDE

sure "V"

2.2

Pull belt up through idler bracket and out of tractor. Use lever to swing tension pulley for belt
removal.

Remove Iockwashers
(Fig, 38).

and nuts from idler bracket

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
9.

10.

Fueo Replacement

Replace with 30 amp automotive
- type, plug-in
fuse. Fuses can be purchased at alt Sears Service
Centers and most retail stores.

Check Transexle

Block up rear axle (Fig, 39)
tractor jack.

Remove

Reposition

PLUG

FILLER

rear

wheel

securely

by removing

or use a

hub

FIGURE

bolts.

c. Remove filler plug (Fig. 39) from transaxle.
Oil
level must be even with plug threads. See your Sears
Service Center ff additional oil is required, Replace
filler plug.
d.

TRANSAXLE

Oil Level

left

4_,

wheel.

Secure

with

WIRE
CONNECTION

hub bolts.

? 1. Hood Removal
a.

12.

Lift

hood.

tion

(Fig.

Disconnect

headlight

Unscrew one screw
(Fig. 40).

Pivot hood and side panel
tractor (Fig. 4 I).

To replace,

Mower

wiring

connec-

40).

reverse

at rear of each side panel

the

forward

above

and lift

FIGURE 40

off

procedure.

Removal

Lower

mower.

Pull the four (4) release pins out of suspension
brackets (Fig. 42).

Pull back on attachment
place.

Slide mower
forward
primary mandrel.

and

Slide mower

under

out from

lift lever and lock into

remove

belt

from

tractor.
ATTACHMENT
HANDLE

NOTE:
IF AN ATTACHMENT
OTHER THAN
THE
MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,
REMOVE THE L.H. AND R.H. SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG.
42).
SUSPENS!ON

ARM

BELT ....

BRACKETS
'/ ,_/I )
RELEASE
PiN

BRACKETS

FIOURE
42

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
13,

Level Mower

Housing

Front to Rear Mower

Move attachment
lift lever to full "'UP" position. After
leveling side to side, measure Bottom of Curl at FRONT
AND REAR OF MOWER. The bottom of curl at the R.H.
front flanges should measure 3/4"" lower than at the R.H.
REAR flange (Fig. 44). If adjustment
is required follow
the procedure
below.

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground
or driveway. Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSI in front;
10 PSI in rear.
Side to Side Mower
a.

Adjustment

Move attachment

rift lever to full "'UP"position

(Fig. 46).
b. Use a ruler to make sure bottom
mower deck are the same height
on each side (Fig. 44).
C,

Adjustment

of curl at rear of
from the ground

If adjustment is required, snap out access cover
on L,H. side of tractor above footrest (Fig. 43).
To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "'B'" and
screw nut "'A" down on adjustment
rod.

To raise front of mower loosen nuts "'D". Screw
nuts "'C'" up onto suspension
arms (Fig. 45).
NOTE: SCREW NUTS "'C'" ON BOTH SUSPENSION ARMS THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS
SO MOWER WILL REMAIN LEVEL. Tighten nuts
"'D'" securely.
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.

e. Adjust until both rear mower
flanges are the
same height above the ground.
Tighten nuts
"'A'" and "'B'" securely.

d . Use attachment
lift lever to set mower
proximate
cutting height you need.

Snap access

cover in place.

_AD

With mower deck at desired
wheels
(Fig. 46) to lowest
touching
the ground.

at the ap-

Use clevis pin (Fig. 46) to set gauge wheels
lowest point without touching
the ground.

JU'STMEN'I"
NUT

.oo

"A"

"'B'"

BOTTOM
CURL
IFRONT FLANGES)

FIGURE 43

FtGURE

height, set gauge
position
without

BOTTOM
OF CURL
{REAR FLANGESI

_'_

OF
CURL
BOTTOM
{REAR FLANGES)

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
14.

Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement

BELT ROUTING

DECAL UNDER MOWER

Remove mower

from

tractor

Remove
top
cover
Iockwashers
and nuts

self
from

DECK COVER.

(see page
tapping
idler arm

23).

screws,
bolt.
NUT

c. Roll belt over
d. Pull belt

the top of the R.H. mandrel.

off all other mandrels,

Remove any dirt and grass which may have accumulated
around mandrels and idler arm.

Check deck idler arm assembly and flat idler to
see that they rotate freely (Fig. 47).

Be sure
assembly

"'D"

SUSPENSION
ARMS

NUT "D'"

spring is hooked in deck idler arm
and on bolt in mower housing IFig. 4 7).

FIGURE 45
->-

Install new belt in groove
of L.H. mandrel
sheave, lower groove of center mandrel sheave
and around flat idler as shown (Fig. 47).

7i_/

_'_

ATTACHMENT
LIFT LEVER

From a position at discharge end of mower, roll
belt into groove of R.H. mandrel sheave (Fig.
47).
J.

Rotate center mandrel sheave by hand
sure belt is in grooves properly.

MANDREL
SHEAVES.
LADES WILL
ROTATE

k. Reassemble
top
screws securely.
I.

Install

mower

15. Attachment

cover

to tractor

Lift Spring

WITH
deck.

GAUGE
WHEEL

CENTER
Tighten

(see page

RETAINER
SPRING

to make

;
CLEVIS

all

IDLER

10).

ARM

NUT

Adjustment

L.H. MANDREL

Due to different
weights of attachments,
the attchment
lift spring may require adjustment.
The adjustment
bolt
is located on rear of tractor top left side (Fig. 48).
a . Holding spring bushing
nuts.
b.

Turn

adjustment

spring
and
attachments).

bolt
reduce

with wrench,

clockwise
lift

(for

jam

nut against

spring

CENTRAL
IDLER

MANDREL

SHEAVE
R.H, MANDREL
SHEAVE

SHEAVE

to extend

FIGURE 47

heavier

Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise
(for lighter attachments).
Retighten

.....
FLAT

FIGURE 46

loosen jam

(F-_k)

effort

SPRING
BUSHING

(jF_)

ENT
SPRING

bushing.

NOTE: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM
SPRING TENSION WHEN USING UGHT ATTCHMENTS
SUCH AS A
MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AiD IN LiFTING ATTCHMENT.
DO NOT OVER POWER SPRING.
WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT
ALWAYS
ADJUST
WITH SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION

JAM NUT

FIGURE

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT
A.

LOCKWASHER---.-_<_
ADE
TREATED
HEX HEADBOLT
HEAT--_)
GRADE 5

16.

System

It is important
to prevent
gum deposits
from forming
in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor,
fuel filter,
fuel hose,
or tank during
storage.
Also,
experience
indicates
that alcohol blended
fuels (cafled
gasoho/ or using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation
of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer.

FLAT WASHER

FIGURE

Fuel

Engine

Oil

Drain (with engine warm) and replace
engine oil, (See chart page 16).

Blade Replacement

It is not necessary to remove mower
from tractor for
blade replacement.
Moving adjustment rift lever to up
(Rear) position
will permit access to blades.
a.

Remove the hex head bott, Iockwasher
washer (Fig. 49).

Remove

Clean

Instafl new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and
secure with flat washer, Iockwasher
and hex
head bolt. TIGHTEN SECURELY.

and discard

top and bottom

and flat

old blade.
of mower

housing.

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,

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

17. Storage
Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When
mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it
thoroughly,
cemove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in
a clean dry area.

clean

Cylinders
1.

Remove

Pour one ounce of off through
into cylinders.

1-urnignition key to "'START"
seconds to distribute
oil.

Replace

spark

with

plugs.

new

spark

spark plug holes

position

for a few

plugs.

Battery
1.

Prior to storage,
battery.

After a period of time in storage,
require recharging.

General

Clean engine,
matter.
F.

with

clean

terminals

and

battery

top of

may

Cleaning
battery,

seat,

finish,

Store in a Clean Dry Area

etc.

of all foreign

TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE

CAUSE/REMEDY

WILL NOT START

Push Clutch/Brake
Pedal into Brake
Move Attachment
Clutch Switch
to
Fill Tank with Gasoline,
Check Fuel
(clean if necessary)
Replace Fuel
Check fuse for fault and replace
Recharge
or replace Battery
Check Wiring

(SEE INDEX)
Position
"'Disengaged
Position"
Line and Carburetor
Filter

Replace Spark Pluc.ls and adjust _lap
Charge
Battery
Replace Ignition
Switch
Engage
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Move Attachment
Clutch Switch
to "'Diseng#_ged
Replace
Interlock
Switch
Replace
Solenoid

WILL NOT TURN OVER

Replace Spark Plugs
Replace Fuse
Check All Wire Connections
Replace

ENGINE CLICKS

BUT WON'T

START

Starter

Char_le or Replace Battery
Piece Throttle
Control
in "FAST"
position
and run starter several times to clear out gas
Remove
and clean Fuel Tank and lines. Replace
Remove Air Filter and clean
Replace Spark Plugs and adjust gap
Replace Battery
Check the wiring and Spark Plugs
Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor,
use fresh
replace
Spark Plugs
Make necessary
adjustments
to Carburetor

HARD TO START

Major
Engine Overhaul
Shift to a lower gp.ar or reduce load
Remove
and clean Tank; replace Fuel
Remove
and clean Air Cleaner

ENGINE

MISSES

OR LACKS

Make
Clean

POWER

necessary
carburetor
Air Screen

Clean

OVERHEATS

Use

end

Filter

for any loose

wires

and refill

Air Screen

fresh

Check

fuel

Fuse,

Replace

and _

Switch

Headlight

Check for Fuse fault
Replace
Battery
Replace
Regulator

CHARGE

Replace

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT
DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES

Filter

Add or change
oi!
Clean Engine Cooling
Fins
Remove
and clean Muffler
or replace
Remove
and clean Air Filter

NO LIGHTS

WON'T

fuel

Fuel

adjustments

Repace
Spark Plugs
Add or change
oil
Check Spark Plugs and cheek
Major
Engine overhaul
Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor

ENGINE

Poe#ion'"

SHUT
SEAT

Carburetor
and

Wire

Connections

Bulbs
and replace

Alternator

Engage
Attachment
Clutch
Check All Wire Connections
Check Seat Switch
Check Operator
Presence
Relay
Check PTO Switch
Check proper
installation
of washers
see page 33

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR
IS EQUIPPED
WITH AN OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SENSING
SYSTEM.
ANY
ATTEMPT
BY THE
OPERATOR
TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUN
NING AND THE ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT
DOWN THE ENGINE.

under

seat

springs

TROUBLESHOOTING
UNSATISFACTORY
MOWER PERFORMANCE
UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION
OF CLIPPINGS

Check air pressure in tires
Check front to rear and side to side mower adjustment
Use a slower ground speed
Replace mower blades
Reinstall mower blades with top of blades up
Re-adjust mower drive belt
Clean underside of mower deck
Sharpen blades

MOWER

Install new Mower Drive Belt
Reinstall Mower Drive Belt
Replace Attachment
Clutch Switch
Replace Frozen Mandrel
Replace Frozen Pulley

BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

EXCESSIVE

MOWER

Replace
Replace

VIBRATION

Bent or Unbalanced
Mandrel, Straighten

Blade
Deck or replace

Let grass dry out

WIND ROWING STRIPPING
OF GRASS CUPPINGS

OR DROPPING

Clean undersideof Mower Deck
Level Mower
Replace

Blades

Level Mower

UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING

Adjust Gauge Wheels
Replace

SERWCE
SERVICE
Fill in dates

as you

Blades

RECORD
RECORD

complete

regular

SCHEDULE
service

FIRST
2
HOURS

EVERY
5
HOURS

EVERY
25
HOURS

Blades

Brake Adjustment

Check

Engine

Check
Clean

Battery

Change

Engine

OilOil Level

Air Cleaner

Check

EVERY EVERY
50
100
HOURS HOURS

X
X
X

Element

IVluff[er

Clean Air Screen

Clean Front

Grill

Tractor

Lubricate
Replace

Spark

Replace

Air Cleaner

Plugs
Element

Tires

X
Sears,

Roebuck

and

Co.

reserves

the right

changes
in design
or improvements
without
any
obligation
to install
the
same
upon
heretofore
manufactured,

to make

any

imposing
its
terms

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917,255917

SCHEMATIC

12V

RED

POWER
TAKE.OFF
SWITCH

RED

CLUTCH

OF_

SOLENOID

RED

2 TURNS
CLOCKWISE(F_)
FROM FUSE

ELECTRIC
CLUTCH
RED

AMMETER

[852030A

M
BLACK
F USE

BLACK

IGNITION
SWITCH

RED_

SEAT SWITCH

-Oa

{NOT

30 AMP

B,,CK

OCCUPIED_

BLACK

BLACK
J

L ......

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}GNITION
UNIT
SPARK

PLUGS

8
RED

BLACK

5 AMPS DC (POS.
22 VAC {MIN.)-__
DIODE
5 AMPS DC INEG )__ASSEMBLY_'I_
NOTE: WITH ENGINE "_
_

1
I

RUNNING
BATTERY

LIGHTS

@ 3600
IN-LINE

RPM,_'_

OFF

*UqDUCIIVE
ED AS SEEN
DASHBOARD.

TYPE

WIRE

COIL-

FROr(i'£A-CK-OF

P_ i
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ENGINE COIL
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....
(ALTERNATOR)

I ORANGE

LIGHT
SWITCH

BLUE

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CHASSIS
GROUND

IGNITION

SWITCH

POSITION

CIRCUIT

OFF

M-G

B-L

START

B-S

PTO SWITCH

POSITION
i.
WIRING INSULATED
CLIPS
NOTE:IF
WIRING
INSULATED
CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT,THEY
SHOULD
BE REPLACED TO
PROPERLY
SECURE YOUR WIRING

CIRCUIT

MAKE

OFF

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B
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REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

ELECTRICAL

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

1
2
3
4

!09310X
STD365402
109787X
109788X

5
6
7
8
9
!0
!1
12
!3
14

417! R
108240X
9!38R
7603J
100541K
109596X
I09081X
10090400
STD541225
17190408

!5
!6
!7
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

104445X
71031008
73951000
106315X
121041X
4152J
108824X
74610628
STD523707
I21080X

DESCRIPTION

Key
Switch
Bezel
Nut _
Clip
Switch
Battery
Tray
Tube
Clamp

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

25
2 6
2 7
2 8
29
30
3 1
32
33
3 4

11050600
4021J
4022J
4799J
7!9J
74641008
5115J
109550X
106367X
108170X

35
36
3 7
38
39
40

19132203
STD55!
137
72240460
11030400
STD541625
102476X

4 1
42

STD522507
STD551025

Diode
Assembly
Harness - Ignition
Bulb - Headlight
Fuse _ 30 Amp
Bolt - Hex 3/8
24 x t - 3/4

4 3
4 4
4 5
46
48

STD54 !025
STD551125
110859X
12!064X
109748X

*Bolt _ Hex 3/8
Cable _ Ground

49
50

120353X
121111X
!01539X
110917X

Ignition
- Ignition
Ignition
Light
Battery
Drain
- Hose

Solenoid
Washer
Lock 1/4
*Nut - Hex Jam I/4 - 20
Screw
- Hex Washer Thread
1/4
20 x 1/2
Switch
Interlock
Screw
- Hex Washer No.
Nut - Keps No. !0 - 32

Cutting

10 - 32 x 1/2

16 x 3/4

Washer - Lock - Ext.
Switch
- P, T. O.
Nut - Hex
Cable
Cover

B
13

C
14

O
16

I/2

Spacer - Clutch
Stop - Clutch
Washer
* Washer - Lock 3/8
Bolt - Carriage
1/4 - 20 x 7 - I/2
Washer - Lock - Int./Ext.
Tooth I/4
*NutWing 1/4-20
GuardTerminal
*Bolt - Hex 1/4 - 20 x 3/4
* Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Go.
*NutHex 1/4 - 20
" Washer - Lock
Harness - Light
Switch
- Seat

1/4
Socket

Relay - Operator
Cap Set - Battery
Ammeter
Sheet
Manual

Presence

Instruction,
- Owners

HARDWARE--PURCHASE

F
25

3/8

- Battery
- Terminal

Screw
1032x
Cable - Starter
Clutch - Electric

*STANDARD

Tooth

(-_

Tractor

15 ° Slope

LOCALLY

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917
CHASSIS

AND

ENCLOSURES

42
77,

65
10\

"39

_/52

11
48

c
c

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

CHASSIS
KEY
NO.
1
2
3

AND ENCLOSURES

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

120066X
121069X

Seat
Pan.

105529X

Bolt

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

73680500
2751R
109641X
105513X
73680600
109593X
106202X
105801X
STD523707
105567X
17490608

17490616

Seat
- Shoulder

Nut- Lock 5/16 - 18
Clip
Grommet
Bracket
- Pivot, Seat
Nut- Lock 3/8 - 16
Fender
Reflector
- Taillight
Decal
*BoltHex 3/8 - 16 x 3/4
DecalChassis
Screw - Hex Washer Thread
3/816 x 1/2
Screw-HexWasherThreadRoliing

17
18
19
21
22
23

1055!1X
121068X
121067X
105531X
105509X
106020X

3/816x 1
Strap-Fender
Spring - Compression,
Spring - Compression,
Nut - Push
BracketFender
Tank - Fuel

24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

109462X
106082X
6999R
7834R
7833R
I05465X
105466X
105464X
1 I0892X
110893X
7982J
74760716
73680700

Cap- Fuel
Pad- Spacer
Clamp - Hose
Line-Fuel
Line - Fuel
Footrest
- L.H.
Pad- Footrest
FootrestR.H.
Rail- Frame - R.H.
RaiI-FrameLH.
Drawbar
Bolt- Hex 7/1614 x 1
Nut- Lock 7/1614

37
38
39
40
41
42

108403X
105562X
1084 IOX
121054X
121055X
106013X

Panel- Side, R.H.
Decal
Panel - Side, LH.
Bracket-Pivot,
Frame,
BracketPivot, Frame,
Hood

43
44

110875X
105528X

Shield
Grill

!08512X

Bracket-

_ 3
_5

_13
_9

- Heat,
Pivot,

Rolling

L H.
R.H.

DESCRIPTION

46
47

108513X
1060,03X

BracketPivot,
Lens R.H.

106004X

Lens

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

110897X
108067X
106091X
106090X
110350X
109139X
106868X
4900J
3645J
8710J
105806X
105568X
19131416

Bezel
Nut- Pal
HingeRoll.
Hinge - L.H.
Strap - Grill
Decal - Fender
Deca! - Drive Belt Schemahc
DecalClutch/Brake
Bushing
Stern - Fuel Tank
DecalGrill

106092X

Support

64
65
66
67
70

106088X
106813X
106814X
!06974X
106909X

71
72
73
74
75
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84

106910X
108402X
121093X
19131614
120609X
108743X
108744X
I05500X
121094X
19151616
74330808
10040800
19171912

L.H.

Decal - Grill (S tripe)
Washer 13/32x
7/8x
- Heat

16 Ga.

Shield

Strip - Foam
DecalStripe,
Side
DecalStripe, Side
DecalCaution

Panel,
Panel,

LH.
R.H.

Screw - Special
Washer
U-Clip
Cap, Spring
Washer, 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.
**Washer
7/16 x 2 x 12 Ga.
Decal Stripe, Hood,
L.H.
Decal Stripe,
Hood, R, H.
Retainer,
Belt, Lower
Shoulder
Bolt, 5/16 - 18 UNC
Washer, 5/16x
1 x 16 Ga.
Screw. Hex 1/2 - 13 x3/4
Gr. 5
Lockwasher,
1/2
Washer, !7/32x
1 3/16x12
WA RE-

PURCHA

Ga.

SE LOCA LLY

THAT THE CORRECT WASHERS
BE INSTALLED
UNDER THE SEAT SPRINGS.
KEY
# 75 IS INSTALLED
UNDER THE LEFT SPRING
ONLY, KEY#74
IS INSTALLED
UNDER BOTH LEFT
AND RIGHT
SPRINGS.
THE OPERATOR
PRESENCE SYSTEM
(page 13) WILL NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT THESE WASHERS.

R.H.

Grill,

** IT IS IMPORTANT

R.H.
L.H.

"15 _16

PART
NO.

*STA NDA RD HARD

Front
Grill,

KEY
NO.

135
_)36

_
_

70
71

_72

_16_

)13
_-_ 62

_80
_

_82
81

83
84

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN

GROUND

TRACTOR-

-MODEL

NUMBER

917.255917
A

DRIVE

/8
iW

66
/

/.43

96
93

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

GROUND
KEY
NO.

DRIVE

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

110864X

4
6
8
9

120374
110890X
170887X
8545J

Engine
Model Number
Type 1209 Trim 0!
Valve, Oil Drain
Tube- Fxhaust
Muffler
Gasket. Muftler

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

67
68
6,0
70
71

STD571812
!06021X
120055X
; 7720408
110879X

72
73
74
75

;1050600
$7D541137
8883R
677A637

74370612

77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89

74760614
7920J
72740405
STD541025
7229J
1685H
STD533110
5308J
7241J
73530600
100604K
5102J
71673

*Pin, Roll, 3/16x
1 - 1/4
Spring,
Extension
Control,
Throttle
Screw, He_, Thd. Cut. 1/4-20x
Control, Choke
Washer rock.
Ext Tooth. 3/8
"Nut, 3/8-24
Cover, Pedal
Bracket,
Brake
Screw, Mach.,
Unct. FL Hd.,
3/816x3/4
Bolt, Hex, 3/8 - 16 x 7/8
Band, Brake
Bolt, Carr., 1/4
20x5/8
*Nut, Hex, I/4 - 20
Guide, Rod, Brake
Nut, Lock, 5/16 - !8
*Bolt, Cart., 5/16 - 18 x 3/4
Rod, Brake
Spring,
Compression
Nut, Lock, 3/8 - 24
Yoke

90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
1 O0

109767X
110042X
634A 692
7563R
12000034
1304H
106277X
105588X
7154J
65139
59192

KEY
NO.
422437

10
11
12
13

74570412
STD551125
1 I0867X
STD523707

STD523112

15
16
17.
18
19
20
22
23
24
2,5
26
27
28

STD551131
STD54103
73680600
_
STD551137
19131674
72110608
121063X
19131612
_
121065"x
120157X
106023X

29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36

72110616
STD533707
102403X
STD551037
101347L
STD533710
STD541037
105592X

37
38

207J
12000039

Bolt, Cart., 3/816x2
*Bolt, Car_, 3/8 - 16 x 3/4
Idler, Flat
*Washer,
!3/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
Bracket,
Flat Idler
"Bolt, Cart.. 3/816 x 1
*Nut, Hex, 3/8 _ 16
Bracket,
Clutch w/Bearing(Inc.
Key
No. !06)
Washer, Hardened
Klip Ring

39
40
41
42
43
44

110484X
STD523715
73930600
101355X
STD570907
101356L

Idler, Grooved
=Bolt, Hex, 3/816x 1 - 1/2
Nut, Lock, 3/816
Sprino.
Extension
*Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4
Rod, Clutch

101
102
103
!04
; 05
106

214J
$7D541410
633A109
2228M
74760724
101350K

45
46
47

104360X
STD523720
19131413

Idler, Flat
*Bolt, Hex, 3/816 x2
Washer, !3/32x7/8x13Ga,

108
109
110

9858M1
5304J
74321016

48
49
50
51

105597X
104577X
STD523710
1.7190512

Retainer,
Belt
Adapter
*Bolt, Hex, 3/8 - 16 x 1 Gr. 5
Screw. Hex, Slotted,
5/1618x3/4
Rod, Sh_ft, Hi-Lo
Bracket,
Rod, Shill
Knob
Nut. Lock, 5/!6 - 18

111
! 12
113
114
715
116
117
118
119
120

2751R
104601X
STD522507
73680400
19131210
73680700
11050500
76020816
101358K
19131512

121
122
124
125
126
127

STD551025
72140506
74760624
74760620
110895X
120615X

122253X

55
56
57
58
59

105598X
100196K
73680500
122268X
110883X

60
61
62
63
64
65
66

!20404X
74760716
STD551143
120332X
9204H
104375X
19252016

*STANDARD

S¢,rew. SocketHd.,
1/4-20x3/4
*Washer,Lock,
!/4
Base, Engine
*Bolt, Hex, 3/816 x 3/4
Bolt

5/16-18x

1-1/4

Washer
Lock5/16
Nut 5/1618
Nut, Lock, 3/816
Pufley, Ground Drive,
*Washer, Lock, 3/8
Washer, 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.
Bolt, Carnage3/816x 1
Bracket,
V-Pulley,
Drive, Mule
Washer, 13/32 x 1 x 12 Ga.
Pulley
_
5 L_ _ L
Bracket, Idler, Flat
Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, Flat Idler
Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, V-Idler

Connecting Link, Spring K!ip
V-Belt
Bracket,
Support,
Transaxle
Bolt. Hex, 7/1614 x I
*Washer, Lock 7116
Pulley, 7ransaxie
Nut, Lock, 1/2 - 20
Shaft, Foot Pedal
Washer, 25/32 x 1 - 1/4 x 16 Ga.

HARDWARE-PURCHASE

LOCALLY
35

Pin, Clevis
Cap. Plunger
Rod, Parking
Brake
Decal, Engine
Bushing
and Wheel Hub
Washer, Thrust, Axle
Klnp Ring
Bolt, Hub
Wheel, Rear
Tire, Rear
Tube, Tire (Not furnished)
Valve, Tire
Cap. Valve
Drum. Brake
*NutLock No. 10-24
Gear Shift Lever Assembly
Key, Woodruff
Bolt, Hex 7/16Bearing
- Idler

14 x 1 - 1/2

Key- Woodruff
ActuatorSwitch,
Interlock
ScrewFin 10-24x
1
Clip
Bracket
- Interlock
*BoltHex 1/4- 20x3/4
Nut- Crownlock
1/4 - 20
Washer 13/32x
3/4 x I0 Ga.
Nut - Crownlock
7/16 - 14
WasherLock Ext. Tooth 5/16
Pin Cotter
1/4 x 1
BracketAssembly
Clutch
Washer 13/32x
1 x 12 Ga.
* Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
BoltCarriage
5/16 - 18 x3/4
Bolt - 3/8 - 16 x .1 - 1/2
Bolt-Hex,
3/816x 1 - 1/4
Nyliner
Spark Arrester

Kit

1/2

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN

TRACTOR-

-MODEL

NUMBER

917.255917

STEERING
O----50

.82

51 22 ._.__ _39

/38
(,

_ _'8_J

10 44

14
.18

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

STEERING

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

106230X
8134H
106228X
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3O
31
32
33
34

278H
9040H
106045X
6266H
12000029
5284J
STD523707
73680600
674A244
1309H
5298J
74781044
STD551162
STD541052
6855M
106046X
120424X
110497X
STD551137
STD541137
5292J
108137X
19292016
109849X
STD523720

35
36
37
38
39
4O
41
42
43
44
45

102458X
12000034
700713N
100711L
19133808
106014X
6266H
1055!9X
108408X
105525X
19171416
A
B

73510600
102439X
104239X
72110608
101274N
17490612

Tire, 16x 6.50
Tube, Front (not furnished
tractor)
Front Wheel (inc. Key No.
of Key No. 4)
Fitting,
Grease
Bearing
Spindle,
R.H.
Bearing,
Thrust
Klip Ring
Bracket,
Axle
*BoltHex 3/8!6 x 3/4
Nut, Lock, 3/816
Axle. Front (Inc. Key 13)
Bearing
Tube, Pivot, Axle
Bolt, Hex 5/8-11
x 2 3/4
*Washer.
Lock 5/8
*Nut, Hex 5/8 . 11
Fitting, Grease
Spindle,
L.H.
Sector Assembly

KEY
NO.
with
3 and

Gr. 5

DESCRIPTION

46
4 7
4 8
4 9

72110622
106486X
106042X
17240408

5 0
5 1
5 2

105810X
100710L
STD525020
73680800
19172610
120542X
677A451
7190J
STD523720
19131413
STD541037
52!3J
73680500
7985J
65139
59192
108811X
108456X

5 3
5 4
5 5
56
57
5 8
5 9
60
6 1
62
63
64
6 5
6 6

Link, Drag
"Washer,
Lock 3/8
"Nut, Hex 3/8 - 24
Bushing,
Beflcrank
Bellcrank
Washer 29/32x
1 - 1/4 x 16 Ga.
Rod; Tie
*Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 2 Gr. 5
Nut, Keps 3/816
Bracket,
Support,
Steering
Bearing, Flanged
Bolt, Carr. 3/816 x 1 Gr. 5
Support,
Steering
Screw,
Hex Washer
T,hd, Rolling
3/816x3/4

6 7
68
6 9
7 0
7 1
72
73
74
75
7 6
7 7
78
79
80
81

Shaft, Steering
Klip Ring
Wheel, Steering
Adapter,
Steering
Washer

82
8 3
84
85
86

Sleeve, Steering
Bearing
Dash, Lower
Dash

87
88
89

Bracket,
Washer
C

PART
NO.

Bolt-

Gate,

3/8

- 16x

Shift

Screw,
Hex Washer
1/4-20x
1/2
Decal, Insert

Thd.

Cap, Steering
Wheel
*BoltHex 1/2 - 13x 2
Nut, Lock lJ2 - 13
Washer
17/32 x 1 - 5/8
Bracket, Idler

L 32

_11

Support,
Battery
Stem, Valve
Cap, Valve
Decal, Dash, Instruction
Decal, Instruction

8022J

Dash

*Bolt - Carriage
5
Washer
13 32 x
Washer 25 32 x
Bolt, Hex 5,76Cap - Hub, Front

1678x 34
1 - 1 4 x 7 Ga,
1 - 58,x
16 Ga.
18x
1

Bushing
- Handle
Washer
11 32 x 78x
16 Ga.
*Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x I Gr. 5
Clip - 3'8
Decal - Adjustment
Tube
Collar Weld Assy
Spindle Stop
Clamp, Hose
Plug

HARDWARE--PURCHASE

LOCALLY

i46

345

_78
L;

@22

_q8O

_60

®,, ?,,9
'L_
(_
@

59
22

_22

_75
_'_62

22
60

@45

[_ 47
@ 22

6o
37

x 10 Ga.

Pin, Mounting,
Idler Bracket
Nyliner
Joint - Tie Rod - R,H. Thread
Joint - Tie Rod - L.H, Thread
RodTie
Nut - Hex Jam 3 8 - 24 L.H.
*Nut - Hex Jam 3 8 - 24

_60_59
_32@ 22
68

Cutting

Pulley, Idler
Spring
"Bolt, Hex 38 - 16x2
Washer
13 32 x 7 8 x 13 Ga.
"Nut - Hex 3/8 - 16
Bracket,. Frame Front
Nut, Lock 5 16 - 78

82
_10

2-3/4

106615X
120200X
109850X
I09851X
7919J
73700600
STD54!337
STD533707
19132007
19252616
74930516
104757X
100644K
19117416
STD523710
100207K
108367X
120!99X
120195X
110946X
120800X

*STANDARD

Support,
Dash
!7/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
D
E
F

Carr.

Spacer
Cover,

\
/

° \
\

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PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

MOWER LiFT

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

!
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
!1
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

100734K
11OS07X
110811X
STD570907
2876H
19131016
105505X
110871X
STD523107
73680500

19
20
21

STD561108
105041X
STD511005

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

73631000
120137X

DESCRIPTION

Handle,
Nut

12035DX
STD522505
73680400
106351X
110436X
105036X
105040X
74750806

110 1ox
19151216
12000037
7594J
7901J
73900400
7596J
105503X
4939M
74,760616

KEY
NO.

Adjust,

DESCRIPTION

Lever

Lift

34
3 5

!21002X
12'1006X

Rod, Adjust,
Lift
*Pin, Cotter,
3/32 x 3/4
Spring
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
Cover, Access
Shield, Heat, Rear
*Bolt, Hex, 5/16 - 18 x 3/4
Nut, Lock, 5/16 - 18
Brace, Heat Shield
*Bolt, Hex, t/4 - 20 x 1/2 Gr. 5
Nut, Lock, 1/4 - 20

36
37
38
39

105723X
STD523710
109413X
74780616

STD55_050

*Washer
Ga.

4 1
4 2
43
44

9135R
!05429X
105413X
STD55!
150

Plug
Grommet,
Split
Foam - Strip 6"
Bracket,
Fuel Pump
Screw,
Sl. Hex Hd. No. 8 - 32 x
3/8
*Washer,
Lock No. 8

4 5
46
4 7
4 8
49
50
5 1

STD541050
105501X
STD533707
73680600
674A247
105589X
STD533110

Retainer
Spring
Arm, Suspension
Stud, Pivot Center
"Washer,
Lock, 1/2
*Nut, Hex, 1/213
Bracket, Suspension,
Mower
*Bolt, Carriage,
3/8 - 16 x 3/4
Nut, Lock, 3/8 - 16

Pump,
*Screw,
1/2

52
53
64

19111610
121045X.
121046X

5 5

17490608

56
57

73800600
STD54!037

Klip Ring
Bracket,
Lift, L.H.
Bolt, Shoulder
Nut, Hex Flange 1/4 - 20
Link, Lift, L.H.
Link, Lift, R.H.

58
59
60

5328J
STD551037
5329J

62
63

73930600
106086X

Retainer,
Spring
Washer, Lock3/8

64
55

12000022
!9 292016

Fuel
Hex Hd.

Lift

PART
NO.

No.

10-

Nut, Lock No. 10 - 24
Shaft,
Lift
Trunnion,
Stop Depth
Washer
15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

*STANDARD

HARDWARE--PURCHASE
B

Q 13 © lo

@220z9

_)47

_51

16x

1
I

1 - 1/16x

Spring - Ass'y.
- Assist,
Lift
Guard, Belt, Engine
*Bolt, Carriage,
5/1818 x 1
Washer
11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
Panel, Pnt. Side, R.H.
Panel, Pntr 5ide,'L
H.
Bolt,
3/8-

Hex Washer
16x
1/2

Thd. Rolhng

Nut, Lock, 3/8 - 16
*Nut, Hex 3/8 - 16
BoltAdjust, Spring, Assist
*Washer
13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
Bracket,

Spring

. Assist

Nut - Centerlock 3/8 - 16
Strip - Foam
Klip Ring
Washer 29/32 x 1 - 1/4 x !6 Ga.

48
_1o

16x

17/32x

LOCALLY

(_21

Rod, Detent
Plunger, Lever
*Bolt - Hex 3/8Grip, Handle
Bolt, Hex, 3/8-

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- =MODEL NUMBER 917.255917
MOWER

\
52
41

/
38

35
53

47\

69_

35
38
55

73
34

40
9

\
45

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917
MOWER
KEY
NO.

1
2
3

PART
NO.

I05415X
106022X
17490508

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1 t
12
13
14

7631J
72110505
STD551137
STD54 1031
8418J
72140506
!685H
STD557031
106037X
106038X
17490612

15
16
1 7
18
19
2O
2 1
22
23
24
25
2 6
2 7
28
29
30
3 I

106635X
STD623715
STD551137
19732012
674A213
7834J
7835J
72110522
19111610
102403X
STD5237!5
STD541037
104361X
STD523712
19117216
8438J
106224X

32
33
34
3 5

105448X
105449X
STD533707
73680600

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

3 6
3 7
38
39

I05453X
5565J
4939M
4898H

Bar, Ca. Wheel
Pin, Clevis

Runner, L.H.
Bolt, Cart. 5/16 - 18 x 5/8
"Washer - Lock, 5/16
*Nut
Hex 5/76
18
Runner, R H.
Bolt, Carr. 5/1618x 3/4
Nut, Lock 5/16!8
"Washer
11/32x
!t/76x
76 Ca.

4 0
4 1
4 2
43
4 4
45
46
47

105455X
105433X
110237X
705434X
105436X
105441X
78850
3146R

Wheel, Gauge
Brkt., Suspension
Spacer
Brace, Suspension
Parallel Link

Mandrel
Secondary
Mandrel
Primary
Screw
- Hex Washer Thd. Roll
3/8
16 x 3/4
Blade
"Bolt
Hex, 3,/8-24 x 1 1/2 Gr.5
"Washer
Lock, 3/8
Washer
13/32 x 1
!/4 x 12 Ca.
Arm Assembly,
idler
Liner, Bearing
Bea ring
Bolt, Carriage 5/16
18 x 2
3/4
Washer I 1/32 x 1 x 10 Ca.
Pulley, Idler
"Bolt
Hex 3/8
16x
1
1/2
*Nut
Hex 3/8
16

48
4 9
5 0
5 1
5 2
53
54
55
5 6
5 7
5 8
59
50
6 1
62
63

!06381X
STD541050
74 760622
!05435X
3720R
12000039
19171612
105440X
!05458X
105460X
105461X
105459X
73680500
120135X
!9711016
!09785X

Spring
*Bolt
Hex 5/16 18 x I t/4 Gr
Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga

6 4
65
66

706734X
109743X
I06735X

6 8
6 9
70

110452X
3713J
- - -

7 1

73580800

73
74
7 5
76

19171512
72240608
706679X
110884X

DESCRIPTION

Housing, Mower
Cover - Drive, Deck
Screw
Hex Washer
5/1618 x 1/2

Spacer
Decal . V-Belt,
Mower
Bracket,
Bracket,
*Bolt,
Nut,

Ga
Ca.

Thd. Roll

Dr., Schematic,
Wheel,
Wheel,

R.H.
L.H.

Carriage 3/8
!6 x 3/4
Crownloek
3/8
76

Retainer,
Spring
Bolt, Shoutder

Brkt., Suspension
DecalWarning
Retainer
- Spring
V-Belt
*Not,
1/2- 13
Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 - 3/8
Pit], Release
Spring
Ring, Klip
Washer
17/32

Decal - Safety Standard
- Not Serviced
Nut
Hex 1/2 . 13
Washer
17/32 x t5/16
Bolt, Carriage 3/8
DecalWarning
V Belt

*STANDARD

HARDWARE-PURCHASE

135

x 1 x !2

Ca.

Pin, Clevis
Brkt., Outer, R.H.
Brkt., Inner, R.H
Brtk., Inner, L.H.
BrkL, Outer, L.H.
Locknut
5/16
18
Spacer
Washer
77/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ca.
Shield, Deflector
Spring, Deflector
Bracket, Deflector
Rod, Hinge
Push Not
Instruction
_ Caution Decal

12 Ga.

16 x 1

LOCALLY

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

TRANSAXLE

2
J

5
20
19
r

57
°

929]

REPAIR

PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917,255917

TRANSAXLE

KEY
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
g
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
2O
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3O
31

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTIO*J

KEY
NO

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

4197R
5845R
4199R
4216R
42!BR
42!7R
6256H
74020652

Axle Shaft
Retaining Ring
Final Drive Gear
Differential
Gear
Differential
Pinion
Differential
Carrier
Axle Thrust Washer
Hex Bolt 3/8 - 24 x 3 - 1/4
(1 '1 Thread Length)
Steel Ball

49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58

4895H
4222R
1529R
8119M
4220R
4209R
4213R
4442"R
4195R
4214R

Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race
3rd Reduction Pinion
4th Reduction Gear

Spring Shift Fork Detent
Shift Fork, High - Low Range
Thrust Bearing
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 C_nterlock
Nut 3/8- 24
Shift Fork- L.H.
Oil Seal
Sintered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft
Shift Fork- R.H.
Shift Shaft, High - Low Range
Oil Seal
Pressure Relief Valve
Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and
Bearings - R.H. (Inc. Key No's. 17,
18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 76, 77 and 82)
Dowel Pin
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing
4th Reduction Gear Shaft
4th Reduction Gear Spacer
Thrust Bearing Race
Gearcase Gasket

59
60
61
62
63
64

4194R
7528R
4208R
4207R
739BH
4203R

6,5,
66
67
68
69
70
71

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

72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87

208J
4201R
12000002
1153R
7392H
3990H
STD541031

Gearcase and Bearings - LH.
(Inc. Key No's. 18, 25, 49, 50 (2),
,51 and 52)
Pipe Plug 1/2 - 14 N.PT.
Oil Seal
Pipe Plug 1/4 - 18 N.PT.

88
89
90
91
92
93

7392M
6272H
4985R
6266H
4212R
4196R
6276H
633A63
8118M
874QH1
122238X
4218R
6252H1
781 OH
4986R
7393R
992 R1
6216H
6262H
122254X
6269H
5855H
105406X

32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39

6277 H
4225R
7396H
4198R
4200R
7395H
6275H

40
45
46

13060400
627 ] H
13020200

STD523115

10140500

105402X

*HexBolt
5/16- 18x 1 .1/2
Grade 5
Lockwasher 5/16 Extra Heavy

94
95
96
97
g8

- Low

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 Cluster
Reverse Gear
Key Hi Pro l/8 x 17/32
Snap Ring - Crescent Type
Intermediate
Speed Gear
High Speed Gear
Thrust Washer
Intermediate
and High Speed Cluster
Pinions
Input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion
ERIng
Reverse Idler Gear
Reverse Idler Thrust Washer
Needle Bearing
"Hex Nut 5/16- 18

1167R
73360700
6270H
7384H
100196K
5384J
2978J
633A85

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

8739H 1
4924H
19151516
8105R

Shift Lever Guide Ball - Keyed
Spring
Washer 15/32 × 15/16x
16Ga.
Shift Mechanism Seal

19181511
7bJ
6274H
76020412
STD551!31
STD523108
633A109

Washer 9/16 x15/16
x 11 Ga.
Gear Shift Gate and Reinforcement
Shift Ball Cover Gasket
Cotter 1/8 x 3/4
*Lockwasher5/16
*Hex Bo115/16-18
UNCx7/8
Gear Shift Lever Ass'y.

122286X

Transaxte

Assembly

(Service)

*STANDARD

HARDWARE--PURCHASE

LOCALLY

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN
ENGINE

GARDEN

BRIGGS

TRACTOR--MODEL

& STRATTON--MODEL

NUMBER
NUMBER

917.255917
422437,

TYPE

NUMBER

1209-01

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN
TRACTOR--MODEL
ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL
CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT

KEY
N O.
01

PART
NO,

AND

ENGINE

BASE

491685
391086

Cylinder
Seal-Oil

2 ! 2461

Head- Cylinder

No.

Assembly

No. 2

212462

Head-Cylinder

05
06

271867

Gasket-Cylinder

Head

No.

271868

Gasket-Cylinder

Head

No. 2

07
08

393243
393153
27803

Breather
Assembly
No. 1
Breather
Assembly
No. 2
Gasket-Valve
Cover

94382
270982

Screw-Sem
Gasket-Crankcase

09
10
;.1

1/64"

NUMBER

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

34
35

212337
491287

Gear-Cam

296004

394348

PtpeFue! 23"
Gear - Governor

89838

Wrench-Spark

220863

Washer-Coy.

Crank

(inside)

394539

2-3/8

90576

Plug.Spark
(Resistor)
high-6Omm)
Nut-Hex
8 32

398924

88838

280220

47
48

93783
223055

394391

270981

222700

93053

53
54
55

94298
49!53t9
66538

93448

Plug-Hex

57
58

222698
220863

Key-Flywheel
Washer

222773

Washer-

60
61

231445
393606

Gear-T_ming
Beanng-Ball
(P T O. side)
Guide-Exhaust
Valve
NOTE: 231218 Intake
Valve Guide

Foam

Seal - Governer

Plug

Gasket-Crankcase

Dipstick-Oil
Tube

271145

271146

Gasket-Crankcase
.009"
Thick

93211

Screw-Cylinder

91084

Plug

394430

Crankshaft

394535
291675

Key for retaining
Cover Assembly
Seal-Oi!

93847

Screw-Crankcase

394955

Piston Assembly.Standard
20 & 22)

394956

Piston

Assembly

- 010"

394957
394958

Piston
Piston

Assembly
Assembly

- .020"
- .030"

394959

Ring

Set - Piston

- Standard

393741

394960
394961

Ring
Ring

Set - Piston
Set - Piston

- .010"
- .020"

261961

394962
398990

Ring Set - Piston - 030"
O.S.
Dipstick
and Tube Assembly
(Inc.

210949

Seat-Exhaust

260924

65
88

261463
262332

Seat-intake

22
23

Key No's. 44, 45 & 46)
Lock-Piston
Pin

299691

Pin Assembly

398808

391286

Standard
(Inc. Key No, 22)
Pin - Assembly-Prston-,O05"

68
69

230318
92791

Connector-Fuel

23
24

394306

Rod Assembly-Connecting

93722

For Connecting
Crankpin
bore

71
72

261528
92268

Terminal-Spade
Valve-Intake

73
74
75

491523
262331
93886

271170

Screw
Sea! Tube

77
78

271174
223882

Gasket
Washer

16
17
18

19
2O
2O
2O
20
2!

Thick

long)

Oil Drain
- order

Dipper.Connecting
Screw-Connecting
Valve-Exhaust

65906

Spring-Intake

26828
221596

Spring-Exhaust
Retainer.Intake

292260

RotocoikExhaust

32
33

93630

Retainer-Exhaust

26 ! 368

Tappet-

27
28
29

Cover
Head

223053
92909
390420

Cover

Cap and
Sea!-Filler

(2-21/32"

Shaft

cut to length

Cover

Thick

.005"

1209-01

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

02
03

NUMBER
917.255917
NUMBER
422437,
TYPE

part

94 !96

timing gear
- Crankcase
cover

Mtg

Sere

Inc.

Key No. 's

O.S.
O.S.
O.S,
O.S.
O.S.

O.S.

Rod with .020"
order No 397158
Rod
Rod
Valve
Valve
Valve

Valve Rote-

Tube - Oi! Fzlter
Screw-Hex
Hd.
Trough-Dipper
Base-Engine
Gasket-Engine
Guide Air

"INCLUDED
+ SPECIAL

Cap

Valve

Base

Clamp-Fuel
Pipe
Retainer-E.Ring
Crank-Governor
Elbow*Spark

Sea!

Only

- Piston

Filter

Plug
Socket

Thrust

Ass'y.

and

Retainer

(Brass)
Valve
Valve

Lower Bushing
Wire-Ground
Washer.Lock

(Standard)

- Gov
Pipe
Shakeproof

Washer
Bearing-Cyfinder
Upper

Bushing-Governor

- Exhaust
- Coy Shaft

IN GASKET
SET 394501
TOOLS
REQUIRED
TO INSTALL

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR-=MODEL
ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL
AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR

NUMBER
917.255917
NUMBER
422437,
TYPE

NUMBER

GROUP

1209-01

38
37
33 41

--3!
_54

.9
_69

16
f

39
55

59
\
27

GASKET
SET

l
[71

Carburetor

Overhaul

Kit ]

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL
ENGINE--MODEL
NUMBER
422437,
TYPE
AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR
GROUP

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

PART
NO.

31
32

93715
262333

Nut-Hex

33
34

94298
262351

Nut-Square

35
36

251563
491282

262337

38
39

94297
491298

28, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51,
61, 63, 64 & 65

40
4 !

222289
223882

Body Assembly
(Inc, Key No's.

43
44

93893
397882

52
53

271271
271411

271180

Washer

55
56

93853
92278

Bolt-Governor

280819
280198

Tube-Breather
Tube-Intake

213288
271412

Manifold
Ass'y.
+ "Gasket-Carb.

270884
934 !5

Gasket-lntake
Screw Carb.

94367

Screw

491630

Carburetor
9, 10, 1!,

5
6
7
8

Intake
Mtg

Manifold
Mlg.
MTG. Sere

Intake

Manifold

Mtg,

Sere

Ass'y.
(Inc. Key No's
12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 17,

DESCRIPTION

Link Governor

Spring-Governor
Spring - Governor
Bracket-Speed

- Upper CarlJuretor
10, 13. 18, 23 &

Idle

Control

Spring-Compression
Screw Pan Head
Lever Ass'y
Governor
No's
40, 55 & 56)
Washer

18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

49154

917.255917
1209-01

KEY
NO.

!
2
4

NUMBER
NUMBER

(Inc.

Washer
Screw-Sem
Plug (Inc Key No
73)
Element-Air
Cleaner

230318

24)
Connector

231209

Bushing*

12
13

491538
93499

+ Valve Ass'y,-Carb.
Screw-Throttle
and

221939

Mtg. Sere
Valve- Throttle

57
58

223001
222835

392672

Shaft

93868

91920

Screw-Mach.

392643

17
18

26157

Spring

Mounting
Strap Ass'y,
(Inc. Key No. 43)

394018

298514

271013

Cartridge-Air
Cleaner
÷ Washer-Choke
Shaft

20
21

230896
394681

67
68

394358
93053

49 t685

Body

393815

223534

No's,
11, 13, t4,
Valve-Choke

39450

24
25

392673

Shaft

49 !539

Carburetor

94152

Screw-Hex

223472

280474

93897
231338

PlugWelch
O-Ring Seal

29
30

222752
212706

271607

- Fuel
Throttle

Shaft
Idle
Choke

Valve

and Lever-Throttle
Pil Hd.

- Throttle

8-32 x 5/8
Body

Body

+ Pin-Float
Hinge
+ Valve-Fue!
Inlet
- Lower

Carburetor

(Inc.

Key

Screw-Casing
oJet-Needle

Nut-Hex
Cover-Air

Sere

10/32

x 3/4

Clamp
Valve

Cleaner
Lever

Cleaner

Cartridge
'Plate-Air
Screw-Sere

Cleaner
Air Cleaner

Filter-Fuel
Clamp-Fuel
Pipe
Fuel-Line
(cut to required

15&65)

and Lever-Choke
Head

+ Gaeket-A_r

Adj

+ "Gasket-Carburetor
Float-Carburetor

Key

length )
Gasket Set
Overhaul

Kit

Body-Air
Cleaner
Knob Air Cleaner

*INCLUDED
IN GASKET SET
+INCLUDED
IN CARBURETOR
OVERHAUL
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KIT

REPAIR PARTS
GT 18 TWiN GARDEN
ENGINE BRIGGS AND

TRACTOR--MODEL
STRATTON--MODEL

NUMBER
NUMBER

917.255917
422437°
TYPE

NUMBER

1209-01

16-.-=_i
17
18

KEY
NO.
I

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

394891

Armature

Group

KEY
NO.
(lnc

Key

No's.

PART
NO.

394808

Motor - Starting
(Inc. Key No's
13. 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2I, 22,

390837

Amature

394860

Drive

398003

22
23
24

280104
90366
9I 162

Clutch
Gear

2,3&5)
2

394970

Trigger
Ignition

Coil

Assembly

221798

Terminal-

Ignition

93381

Screw

5
6
7

394988
491180
93621

Armature
Ass'y,
Flywheel
and Ring
Screw - Sere

223726

Retainer-Fan

Mtg

Sem

Gear

Ass'y.

- Maoneze

392595

Stator

391362

Gear - Flywheel
Mounting
Parts)

- Alternator

11
12

280815
213472

Fan
Fan

93535

Screw-Sere

19203

Puller - Flywheel
Accessory)

15
16

94003
395538

Thru Bolt
Brush Set

395537

Commutator

End

Starter

Key No.

Ring

AIR GUIDE

(Motor)

Cap Ass'y.

- Starter

Ass 'y.

Lockwauhur
Screw - Hex

Hd. - 5/I6

AND

393254

Kit - Pinion
22&26)
Rof! Pin

94192

27
28

94385
223008

230674

Screen - Rotating
NutHe>:

30
31

393537
93808

Connector
Screw-Sem

396865

Starter Drive Group
21, 22, 25 & 26)

34
35

222511
393825

Washer
Housing

(Includes

- Flywheel
- Booster

(Inc.

Assembly

End

_ 18 x 1 -

1/2"

MUFFLER,

23 & 24)

Magnatron

Cable

- Armature

DESCRIPTION

(Optional

Cap Ass'y

16)

HOUSING

GROUP

Screw

Spring

(tnc

Key No's

- Hex Hd.

- Tri Circuit

(Inc.

Key No's.

- Spring
A ssembty

L
i

KEY

PART

NO.

1
2

DESCRIPTION

491243
93158

Housing-Blower
Screw
Sere

93777

Screw

4
5

491444
222848

Back Plate Assembly
Cover - Air Guide

6
7
8
9

222846
93163

Shield- Cylinder
Screw - Sere

223734
222849

Shield - Cylinder
Cover - Air Guide

- Hex

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Attachments

That Add to the
Craftsman
Garden

Usefulness
Tractor

of Your

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments
that fit your tractor.
Many of these are listed below with brie! explanations
of how they can help you, This list was current at the time of publication;
however, it may change in future years -more attachments
may be added, changes
(including changes in the stock number)
may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available.
Most of these attachments
do not require additional hitches or conversion
kits
designed
for easy attaching
and detaching.
You may order these attachments
sales offices, and through the catalog.
LAWN SWEEPERS

let you collect

grass

clippings

collection
places.

Path
30-in.
32-in.
38-in.
of heavy grass

Stock No.
71-2455
71-2452
71-2452
CARTS make

and are
catalog

and leaves.

Stock No.
71-24030
71-24032
71-24038
LAWN VACS for powerful
up debris in hard-to-reach

(those that do are indicated)
at most Sears retail stores,

Capacity
6.5 cu. ft,
10.0 cu. ft.
12.5 cu. ft.

clippings

and leaves.

Engine
3HP
3HP
5HP

All accept

optional

wand attachment

Capacity
8 bu.
12 bu.
25 bu.

to pick

Also Required
71-24474
chute
71-24474
chute
71-24474
chute
10 cu. ft. cart

hauling

easy.
Stock No.
Size
Capacity
71-24354
10 cu. ft.
1,000 lb,
71 24355
10 cu. ft.
1,000 lb,
71-24356
14 cu, ft.
1,250 lb.
71-24358
18 cu. ft.
1,500 lb.
ROLLER for smoother
lawn surface.
36-inch wide, 18 inch diameter
water-tight
drum
Rounded edges prevent harm to turf.
Adjustable
scraper automatically
cleans drum.
SPREADER/SEEDERS
make
lar de-icers
and sand.

seeding,

fertilizing,

and weed killing easy.

Broadcast

Hauling cart
Dump cart
Dump cart
Dump cart
holds up to 390 lb. of weight.
Stock No. 71-24084.

spreaders

are also useful for granu-

71-24194

Drop

71-24394

steel hopper.
Broadcasts
over a 5 to 8 foot

71-24395

corrosive
spreading spinner,
nylon gear box, stainless steel shaft.
Broadcasts
8 to 10 foot swath.
160 lb. capacity
(covers 40,000 sq. ft.)

type,

36 inch.

polypropylene
71-2416

Broadcasts
Polyethylene

hopper

12-in.

semi-pneumatic
swath.

and impeller.

6 to 8 foot swath.
hopper.

wheels.

70 lb. capacity

Vinyl hopper

50 lb. capacity.

100 lb. capacity
steel

hopper.

NonNo-rust

cover.
Corrosion-resistant

construction.

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered 2.5" steel spikes mounted on 10-in. diameter discs
puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak it. Steel weight box for increased
penetration.
Stock No.
71-2435.
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture
and nutrients to reach
24 hardened
steel coring tips.
150 lb. capacity weight tray.
Stock No. 71-24351.
DETHATCHE.R loosens and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface
areas for reseeding
and for seed bed preparation
after tilling,
71-24303
71-24301

Two rows of five double tooth spring
Ten spring steel tines each with two

for easy

grass

pick up.

roots.
Useful

36-inch
to prepare

swath.
bare

tines dethatch
36-inch
swath.
Rear mount.
"teeth"
de thatch 30 inch path.
Front mount.

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to tractor battery or other
automatic
spraying when pulting, and hand held wand for spot spraying.
Wand
applying herbicides,
insecticides,
fungicides,
and liquid fertilizers.
71-2458

50 psi maximum

pressure

with 20 foot wand

length

71-24398

25 psi maximum

pressure

with 10 foot wand

length

12 volt source.
has adjustable

Includes booms for
spray pattern.
For

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel,
48 inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44 inch path when
angled.
Master lift control lever for operator ease,
Spring trip for snow removal on uneven pavement;
built-in float for
blade to follow ground contour.
Reversible,
replaceable
scraper
bar.
(Use with tire chains, wheel weights or rear
drawbar weight).
Stock No,
71- 24402
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch
swath.
Drum-type
auger handles
simple pin arrangement.
Discharge
chute adjusts to 240 degree

powdery and wet/heavy
arc from tractor seat.

snow.
6-inch

Mounts
diameter

easily with
spout dis-

charges snow 10 to 50 ft.
Stock No. 71-24071

Lift controlled

-FIRE CHAINS are heavy duty;
7!- 26946

closely

at tractor

spaced

seat.

extra-large

(Use with tire chains,

wheel weights

cross links give smooth

ride,

or rear drawbar

outstanding

traction.

weight),
Stock No.

WHEEL WEIGHTS provide stability,
reduce tearing of turf when moving on hills, stopping,
turning, starting.
Provides
extra weight for traction to pull low-loads,
lawn vac. Required for snow removal.
For plowing;
one in front frame, one
in right rear tire, two on left rear tire. For snowblower
or dozer blade:
one on right rear tire, one on left rear tire. 55
pounds,
Stock No. 71-26234.
(Front or rear mounting
frame bracket Stock No. 71-26235.)
TRACTOR CAB has heavy-duty
vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, fiberglass
top; clear plastic windshield
offers 360
degree visability.
Hinged metal frame doors with catch.
Keeps operator warm and dry. Remove vinyl and windshield
for use as sun protector
in summer.
Stock No. 71- 241 73
Optional accessories
for tractor cab: tinted/tempered
solid safety glass windshield with hand-operated
No. 71-26!68);
12- volt amber flashing caution light for mounting
on cab top (Stock No. 71-26169).
"TILLER has 8HP engine to prepare
l 1-in. dia,, one-piece
heat-treated
Stock No. 71-25249,
"PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep,
Heavy steel landslide for straight

seed beds, cultivate and compost
steel tines.
Tills 30-inch
path.

that angle

from

(Stock

garden residue.
Chain-drive
transmission.
Six
(Requires sleeve hitch Stock No. 71-25231.)

cuts 10-inch furrow,
Crank adjustment
furrowing.
Stock No. 71-24233.

*DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades
tandem.
Stock No. 71-24234.

wiper

controls

10 to 20 degrees

REAR GRADER/LEVELER
BLADE is 42-inches
wide Operated from driver's seat.
at 30 degrees for grading.
Reverses for snow plowing.
Stock No. 71-24239.

depth,

3-position

40 inches

wide.

Reversible

steel

yoke

sets width.

Can hook 2 units in
blade

can be angled

"SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43-inches
wide. Prepares
ground for seeding,
helps weed control.
Steel frame holds 5
adjustable
sweeps.
Adjusts vertically,
horizontally,
Stock No. 71-25304.
Optional accessory
for cultivator:
steel
furrow opener for wide openings for potatoes,
corn, other deep-seeded
crops (Stock No. 71-25305).
ELECTRICAL ASSIST KIT mounts
switch.
Stock No. 71-25242,

to master

"Asterisked
uncouples.

sleeve

attachments

require

lift.

hitch

Raises and lowers

(Stock

No. 71-25231)

50 ¸

front,

mid and rear mount

for use with master

attachments

lift system

Single

with flip of

pin couples/

/
/

[RAFTSMAN

SEARS

GT 18HP TWIN
6 SPEED - 44"" MOWER
GARDEN TRACTOR

OWNERS
MANUAL

MODEL NO.
917.255917

The Model
Number
the seat. Always
service

will be found on the Model
provide
the Model
Number

or repa/_" parts

for your

Garden

Tractor.

Aft parts listed herein may be ordered from
Center!Departments
and most Sears Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,
ING INFORMATION:

•
•
•
•

HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS

THE
THE
THE
THE

Your Sears
has service
having the
our pledge

Sears,

Roebuck

Ptate located under
when
requesting

ALWA

any Sears

Service

YS 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".

and Co. Chicago,

IL 60684

U.S.A.
122390XOE 9.19.88
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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