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SEARS

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.255917

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

And Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

[RRFTSMRN

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

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 fit-

ting 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 clean-

ing, 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 use.

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

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

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

the engine and remove the key.

!4. 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.

1 5. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-

vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

1 6. While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control

Lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without

stopping•

1 7. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un-

sure or at a #peed which could cause a skid.

18. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards:

Keep away from drop-offs.

I 9. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public

high ways.

20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects

in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never

deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign

objects.

2 1. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

2 2. 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.

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

a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.

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

d, Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested

in the owner's manual.

24 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

2 5 When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the

vehicle while in operation,

2 6 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 spill-

ed gasoline.

c, Open doors if the engine is run in the garage exhaust

fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

2 7. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-

dition, and keep safety devices in place and working,

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

ment is in safe working condition.

2 9. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in-

side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

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

or excessive grease, Do not clean product while engine

is running•

3 1. 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.

32. 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,

33. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-

spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the

damage should be repaired before restarting and operating

the equipment.

34. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine; severe damage or injury may result.

35. When using the vehicle with 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.

3 6. Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in

place.

3 7, Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not

mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then on-

ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the

mower,

3 B. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub-

ject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked fre-

quently for bag replacement. Replacement bags should

be checked to ensure compliance with the original

manufacturer's recommendations or specifications•

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OI_T_t4NI_DR_TANT

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS -- ATTEI_I_N[ BEcoME;

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIP-

MENT PRECAUTIONS.

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 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may

have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands• See your Sears Authorized Service Center for spark arrester. See

Repair Parts page 34.

2

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears GT

18HP Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to give you the best possible depen-

dability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

Department. They have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your Tractor pro-

perly. Always observe the "'SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER

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.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

YOUR NEW GT 18 HP GARDEN TRAC-

TOR FEATURES...

CRAFTSMAN ! 8 H.P. TWIN- CYLINDER ENGINE--cool-

running performance and long life with plenty of power

to take on a variety of yard, gardening or snow removal

tasks.

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.

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.

CUSTOMER 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), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expen-

dable and become worn during normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

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

or glass); and

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 ON BATTERY

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

in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace

the battery at no charge.

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

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

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

to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., D/698-731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, II 60684

34

INDEX

Adjustments:

Attachment Lift Spring ........ 25

Brake ...................... 16

Carburetor .................. 20

Electric Clutch ............... 21

Gauge Wheels ............... 13

Motion Drive Belt ............. 22

Mower Drive Belt ............. 10

Mower

Front-To-Rear ........... 24

Side-To-Side ............ 24

Throttle Control Cable ......... 20

Air Filter

Cleaning .................... 17

Paper Cartridge ............... 17

Air Intake Screen, Engine ......... 19

Assembly ................... 5-10

Attachment Lift Spring Adjustment 25

Attachments ...................... 49-50

Battery:

Charging ................... 7

Cleaning ................ 18

Installation 8

Levels ...................... 17

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

Starting with Weak Battery ..... 19

Storage .................... 26

Terminals .................. t 8

Belt: ...........................

Blade Drive (Blade to Blade)

Removal/Replacement .... 25

Motion Drive Adjustment ...... 22

Motion Drive, Remove/Replace 21

Mower Drive (Engine-to Mower

Adjustment ............... 10

Mower Drive Belt Installation 10

Blade:

Sharpening ............... 17

Replacement .......... 26

Brake Adjustment ............. 16

C

Carburetor Adjustment ........... 20

Clutch, Electric, Adjustment 21

Controls, Tractor ............... 11

Cutting Level, Mower ........... 10

Engine:

Air Screen ...... 19

Oil Change 18

Oil Level 16

Oil Type 16

Starting .......... 12

Storage ................ 26

Filter, Air ...................... 17

Fuel:

Type ....................... 12

Storage .................... 26

Fuse .............. 23

G

Gauge Wheels .................. 73

H

Hood Removal ................. 23

Lubrication:

Chart ...................... 18

Steering & Front Wheels ....... 19

Tractor Pifzot Points ........ 18

M

Maintenance .............. 15-19

Air Filter ................... 17

Air Filter Paper Cartridge ....... 17

Air Screen ................... 19

Battery ..................... 17

Blade Sharpening ............ 1 7

Brake Adjustment ............. 16

Engine oil ................... 15

Lubrication ................... 18

Spark Plugs ................. 19

Tire Care .... 17

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Rear ...... 24

Adjustment, Side to Side ....... 24

Blade Sharpening ............. 17

Blade Replacement ............ 26

Cutting Level ........... 10

Installation ............... 10

Operation ................... 13

Removal ................... 23

Mowing Tips ............... 14

Muffler ................... 19

Spark Arrester .............. 2

0

Oil

Cold Weather Conditions ....... 16

Engine ............ 15

Transaxle ................... 23

Storage ...................... 26

Operation ................... 11-14

Operating/Tractor and Mower t3

Speed ...................... 14

Starting the Engine ............ 12

Stopping Your Tractor ......... 12

Tractor Operation on Hills ..... 14

Options

Attachments

Spark Attester ................ 49,50

................... 2

P

Parts Bag ................... 5, 6

R •

Repair and Adjustments ....... 1,9-26

Attachment Lift Spring ......... 25

Blade Drive Belt ............. 25

Blade ..................... 26

Carburetor ................. 20

Electric Clutch .............. 21

Fuse ...................... 23

Hood Removal .............. 23

Motion Drive Belt ............ 21

Motion Drive Belt Replacement 21

Mower Front-to-Rear .......... 24

Mower Side-to-Side ........... 24

Mower Removal ............. 23

Throttle Control Cable ........ 20

Transaxle Oil Level ............ 23

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

Seat ......................... 7

Service Record ................. 28

Slope Guide Sheet ............. 51

Spark Plugs ................... 19

Speed Control Chart ............ 14

Starting the Engine .............. 12

Steering Wheel .................. 8

Stopping the Tractor ......... 12

Storage ..................... 26

T¸

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 20

Tires ....................... 17

Transaxle Oil Level ............ 23

Trouble Shooting Chart ......... 27

W

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

Wiling (Schematic) .............. 29

A SSEMBL Y

Know Your Tractor

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR. If you unders-

tand 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 loca-

tion 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 safe-

ty. Save this manual for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

1, Remove. box from carton. The box contains the/terns

shown below.

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

knife and fold down sides.

3. Remove mower deck from skid.

4. Oisengage Parking Brake.

5. Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid.

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.

C.

e.

a, seat

b. steering wheel

c. battery

d. battery acid

e. owner's manual

f. parts ba9

Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size:

"¢_l_llwJlll K ''

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

Terminal Guard

(2) Keys

15 0Slope Instruction Sheet

V-Belt

BA T FERY

CAPS &

iNSTRUCTIONS

Steering Wheel Cap

ASSEMBL Y

A SSEMBL Y

LOCA "lION

BA TTERY

BATTERY

TERMINALS

SUSPENSION

ARMS

SEA T

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Lockwasher, 1/4 Int/Ext Tooth (2) Wing Nut -1/4 -20

(2) Hex Bolt, I/4-20x 3/4

©

(2) Lockwasher 1/4

(2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Q

(2) Hex Nut, 1/4 -20

(4) Spring Retainer (4) Washer 17/32x 1 -!/16x 13 Ga.

(I) Hex Bolt, 1/2 -13 xI

Grade 5

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16 -18

(J) Lockwasher 1/2

(1) Washer 15/32x i x 16 Ga.

(1) Washer 17/32 xI-3/16

x12 Ga.

To assemble and adjust your tractor you wil! need:

II(2) 7/!6- wrenches (2) 1/2" wrenches

(1) 3/4"" wrench Tire Pressure Gauge

(!) 9/16"" wrenches Screwdriver

Utility Knife

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

DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

d,

ASSEIVIBL Y

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

To adjust" Raise seat. Loosen adjustment bolt Slide

seat to desired position, Tl_qhten adjustment belt

securely.

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IM-

MEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON-

TACT WITH ELECTROLYTE.

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARG-

ED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE.

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN

OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH, ANY AT-

TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH

THE ENGINE RUNNING AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.

1. Prepare Battery

CUT AWAY VIEW

LIQUID

LEVEL

VENT CAP

BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

FIGURE 1

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.

a. Fill and charge battery (before installing). NOTE:

SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH

BATTERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS.

b. Fill battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes

in cells (Fig. 1). NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO

TRACTOR.

c. Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes. Add

additional electrolyte if necessary. NOTE:

TIGHTEN VENT CAPS SECURELY.

d. Charge battery at a rate of six amperes for one

hour.

e, Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by add-

ing 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 addi-

tion of more soda causes no more foaming.

2. 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. Place seat on seat pan. Screw hex head bolt, lock-

washer 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),

b. Tighten shoulder bolt and flat washer usmg a 1/2""

wrench.

c. Tighten hex bolt (adjustment bolt), /ockwasher and

flat washer using a 3/4"" wrench.

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT i

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

!

/

/

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

(

FUEL

TANK

CAP

FIGURE 2

THE MACHINE SCREW-LOCKWASHER-

FLAT WASHER MUST BE TIGHTENED SE-

CURELY TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF

SEAT.

ASSEMBL Y

STEERING WHEEL CAP

HEX BOLT

LOCKWASHER

2 - 318" DIA. WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

FIGURE 3

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

--- STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER

STEERING SHAFT

HOOD

FIGURE 4

GRILL

NUT

ER

WASHER

LOCKWASHER

HEX

BOLTS

BLACK

(NEGATIVE)

CABLE

3. Install Steering Wheel

NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD,

a. 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)

b. Position steering wheel over steering adaptor.

c. Secure steering wheel to steering shaft using

hex bolt, Iockwasher and 2=3/8"" diameter

washer (Fig. 3).

d. Snap steering wheel cap in place on steering

wheel. Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts.

4. Check Tires

Reduce tire.pressure to 14 PSI in front and 10 PSI in rear

tires, (Tires were overinflated for shipping purposes).

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE

METAL BRACELETS, WRISTWATCH

BANDS, RINGS, ETC.

5. Install Battery

a. Remove hood -See page 23.

b. 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 bat-

tery support.

c . Place battery in plastic tray (Battery terminals to

front of tractor)(Fig. 5).

FIGURE 5

DRAIN TUBE

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON- 1

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS

FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.

d, Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) bat-

tery 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.

e, Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) bat-

tery 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.

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE "STARTING

YOUR TRACTOR WITH AWEAK BATTERY" PAGE 19.

f.

g°

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.

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).

0

h. Remove Plastic on tractor hood and close

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)

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.

/

\

ASSEMBL Y

INT./EXT.

LOCKWASHER

WING

NUT WING NUT

,,_ INT./EXT.

LOCKWASHER

),L

ACCESS

DOOR

,L

GUARD

TERMINAL

ACCESS DOOR

BOLT

BATTERY

SUPPORT

FIGURE 6

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

r i_

ARM

y

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

"HIGHEST'"

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

.... "'LOWEST'"

POSITION

RELEASE

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 7

RETAINER

SPRING

BRACKET

SUSPENSION

ARM

RETAINER

SPRING

LIFT LINK

STUD

FIGURE 8

9

AY

PRIMARY

MANDREL

MOWER DRIVE

BELT FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 9

GAUGE

WHEEL

\

GAUGE/

WHEEL

BAR

BRACKET

_CLEVIS

FIGURE 10/I PIN

CLUTCH

PULLEY

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

LEVER

TENSION

PULLEY

IDLER

_GURE 11

PULL FORWARD

TO LOOSEN BELT

FOR EASIER BELT

INSTALLATION

IDLER BRACKET

6. Mower Installation

a. Remove band from mower suspension bracket.

b.Remove banding from suspension arms (Fig. 7),

c. Slide mower under tractor, deflector to R.H.

side.

d. Slide front suspension brackets into mower

brackets. Retain with release pins (Fig. 7).

e. Turn depth adjustment knob counterclockwise

(_)until it stops.

f. Push attachment lift lever forward to lower

mower to ground (page 11),

g. Slide studs through lift links on both sides of

tractor (Fig. 8). Retain with washers and re-

tainer springs found in bag of parts.

h. 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.

I. Roll drive belt over primary mandrel (Fig. 9).

7. Mower Drive Belt Installation

a. Remove hood and grill (See page 23).

b. 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 suspen-

sion bracket (Fig. 9).

d. Replace hood and grill.

8. Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

a. Lower mower using attachment lift lever.

b. If dimension "A'" on idler bracket assembly

measures !/4"" or less, mower drive belt must

be adjusted (Fig. 1 I-Inset).

c. Disengage attachment clutch switch.

d. Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove bolt, (2)

washers, Iockwasher and nut from idler pulley

(Fig. 1 l-Inset) (original position).

e. Place v-belt and idler pulley in "'NEW" pulley

position (Fig. 1 I-Inset). Replace bolt, (2)

washers, Iockwasher and nut, Tighten securely.

f.Check v-belt for proper installation on all pulley

grooves.

9. 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 instruc-

tions on "'Side-to-Side And Front-to Rear Mower Adjust-

ment" (page 24)".

10. Final Assembly

a. Make sure all fasteners are tight.

b. Read and follow the operation instructions

(page 1 !). Know the location and purpose of

all controls.

c. Check oil and gasoline before starting

the tractor.

!O

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

OPERA TION

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 in-

jury 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 Switch Arnmeter

Attachment Clutch Switch

Clutch/Brake Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

Attachment

Lift Lever

.Choke

,ttle Control

Parking Brake

,ge Shift Lever

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Pull switch out and

up to engage attachment. There will be an engine hesita-

tion as the clutch engages.

A TTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever

to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your trac-

tor. Move the lift lever forward to lower attachment.

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

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

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

pletely down.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust-

ment 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 firmly

and move gear shift lever to desired speed.

IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to

start.

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 con-

nected to the battery (they have their own electrical

source).

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns on and off the headlights.

PARKING BRAKE LOCK: To set the parking brake, push

the clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the

parking brake lever in "Engaged" position and release

pressure from pedal. Clutch/brake pedal will remain in

brake position.

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.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in-

crease or decrease the speed of the engine.

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OPERA TION

FIGURE 12

SEAT PAP,

/

CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL

FIGURE 13

ENGINE

DIPSTICK

\

A AO.M.NT

CLUTCH SWI;CH

,O.,T.O. ,- T.ROTTLE

"-L. !/"°_d_V/ CONTROL

LOWE%. Z_--J c.oK.

ADJUSTMENT \"S_,,_r_r ",_,_;._ .....

.....-_------_)..Jl ,'_ "\, /PARKING

N.F ,_//X_ \_ _ _' BRAKE

___ s HIFT

/\ LEVER

GEAR SHIFT

FIGURE 14 CONTROLLEVER

1. Stopping Your Tractor

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.

a. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "'BRAKE'"

position.

b. 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.

c . Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.

d. Place attachment clutch switch in "DISENGAG-

ED" position.

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

f . Turn ignition key to "OFF" position. Never use

choke to stop engine.

2. Starting The Engine

_LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE

YOURTRACTORIN A LARGE, OPEN AREA.

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 PUR-

POSE 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.

CAUTION: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR

USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AT-

TRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO

SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS

DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN

DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE

WHILE IN STORAGE.

TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL

SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE

STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. DRAIN

THE GAS TANK, START THE ENGINE AND

LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES AND

CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY. USE FRESH

FUEL NEXT SEASON. SEE STORAGE IN-

STRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFOR-

MATION. (PAG E 26).

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR

CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK

OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

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b. 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 "'DISENGAG-

ED" position,

d. Push clutch/brake pedal fully into brake position,

e. Place gear shift lever in "'N'" neutral, start posi-

tion (Fig. 14).

f . Place range shift lever in "N'" neutral position (Fig.

14).

g. Pull choke out (Fig. 14),

h.Move throttle control to middle position (Fig, 14).

i. 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.

j. After engine is warm, push choke 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 AT-

TACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH.

k. When restarting a warm engine, move throttle

control midway between "'S'" (slow) and "'F'"

(fast) position. Choke may not have to be used.

I,_ BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, INSTALL

MOWER OR REMOVE FRONT MOWER

SUSPENSION ARM (FIG. 8,.

7 .

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

lf.

ii-,llli.i

CAUTION

TO 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.

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET IN

OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT

OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE

TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH-

MENT IS RUNNING.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT

THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE,

TION

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT

THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT

TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE

OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS. EX-

CESSIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD

AND DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION.

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

_: RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS PIN FIGURE 15

GAUGE WHEEL _--

3. Operating Your Tractor and Mower

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN

OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-

TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH

THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE.

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.

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. To adjust gauge wheels (Fig. 15) lower attach-

ment lift lever,

b. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin from gauge

wheels.

c. Move gauge wheels to the adjustment hole that

will provide the desired cut.

d. Replace retainer spring and clevis pin.

e. Move attachment lift lever to its full "'UP"

position.

f . With engine running and warm, place throttle con-

trol midway between "S'" (slow) and "'F'" (fast)

position (Fig. 14).

g. To engage mower pull attachment clutch switch

(Fig. 14) out and up.

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OPERA TiON

FUNCTION

Normal

Mowing

Heavy

Mowing

Snow

Removal

Tilling

Plowing

Dozing

Grading

Transport

GEARSHIFT THROTTLE

CI

MID

THROTTLE

SLOW-FAST

2H* or 3L*

1H or 2L

1L

1L

1L

2L

3H

FIGURE 16 * Indicates Range Shift Lever position:

"H" for High. "L" for low

Li

R.H. RUNNER

DISCHARGE GUARD

_GURE 17

!t!

..... ,lil

' _, Jj

FIGURE 18

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 cut-

ting 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 TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE

SHIFTING GEARS.

5. Mowing Tips

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE

MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY I

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. I

REFER TO PAGE 2.

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

blade cuts approximately an inch outside the run-

ner (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 tur-

ning to the right so that the clippings will be

discharged away from shrubs, fences, driveways,

etc. After two or three rounds, mow in the op-

posite 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 se-

cond time to the desired height.

e. The left hand side of mower should be used for

trimming.

5. Operating The Tractor On Hills

a. Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or

down hills.

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH

SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° AND DO

NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE, REFER

TO PAGE 51.

b. Avoid stopping or shifting on hills.

c.If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever

to middle position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOPPING

AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT TRAC-

TOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH

POSITION.

d. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and

engage parking brake.

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e. To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st

gear and that you have allowed room to roll slight-

ly downhill. Disengage parking brake and release

clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start tractor for-

ward movement.

f. Make all turns 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 RE-

MOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL,

4. TURN OFF ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH.5. SHUT OFF 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 Mowing

I. Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins

and retainer springs are secure.

2. Observe all safety precautions.

3. Keep tractor _vell lubricated (refer to page !8).

First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

1. Change Engine Oil

MAINTENANCE

\

L,H.

SIDE

PANEL_

FIGURE 19

ENGINE OIL L.H. SIDE

DIPSTICK .

AND FILL TUBE .... _

t

Changing off after the first two hours (or two mow-

ings) 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 20

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.

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MAINTENANCE

SHIFT

COVER

\

FIGURE 21

D

G"E

FIGURE 22

Ii

CENTER

_HOLE

,,,oE) \I

ii

FIGURE 23

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determine temperature expected before next oft change.

All oft must meet A.P.I. service classification SD, SE or

SF.

_20 o 0o32 °60 °80 °100 °

30 or lOW-30 _;_

IIF]

Capacity is 3pints. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick

assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all

times when engine is operating.

IMPORTANT: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STAR-

"rING SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FALLS

BELOW 32 ° .

f Replace dipstick.

Every 5 Hours (l_ve Mowings)

1. Check Engine Oil Level

NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

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 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season)

(Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent

servicing.)

1. Brake Adjustment

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN

HIGHEST GEAR ON A LEVEL DRY

CONCRETE OR PAVED SURFACE

THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.

a.Remove (4) hex washer head tapping screws from

shift cover plate (Fig. 21), located on top of trac-

tor frame. Remove the cover plate.

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.

c. Rotate brake rod (B) counterclockwise (,#-_) tur-

ning brake rod out of clevis (C) four to six turns.

d. Start tractor with tramsmission in "N'" (neutral)

position.

e . Depress clutch/brake pedal to the point where belt

stops moving.

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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.

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).

h. Reinstall shift cover plate and four (4) mounting

screws. Replace cover plate if removed in step b.

2. Tire Care

Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI and rear tires

at 10 PSI,

3. Blade Care

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The

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

on a grinding wheel. We suggest they be sharpened after

every 25 hours of mowing, Do not attempt to sharpen

while on mower.

a. When grinding, care should be taken to main-

tain blade balance and the blade should be

checked for proper balance before reinstallation

on mower.

b, Unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessive

vibration when running and eventual damage to

mower or engine. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

To check blade 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 RE-

MAIN 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.

Every 50 Hours (Once a Mowing Season)

(Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent

servicing)

1. Check Battery

a. 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 and terminals clean. Refer to page

18.

c. Keep battery bolts tight.

d. Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in

caps open.

MAINTENANCE

CUT AWAY VIEW

LIQUID

LEVEL

VENT CAP

BATTERY

BATTERY

CELL

FIGURE 24

COVER

_= NUT

WASHER

CARTRIDGE

PLATE

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

OIL FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

2, Clean Air Filter

BODY

FIGURE 25

a. Unscrew knob (Fig. 25) to remove cover.

b. Remove nut and washer to remove cartridge

plate, paper cartridge and oil foam pre-cleaner.

c. Wash foam pre-cleaner in detergent and water.

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

throughly.

e. Lightly coat with S.A.E. 30engine oil. Donot

saturate. Squeeze in a rag or towel to distribute

evenly and remove excess.

f. Check paper cartridge. Replace if excessively

dirty.

g. Reassemble paper cartridge and re-position on

tractor. NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR

FILTER REMOVED AS DIRT (DUST) WILL

DAMAGE THE ENGINE.

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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.

b. 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.

c . Clean terminals and cable ends with a wire brush

until bright.

d. Rinse the battery with plain water, dry and

reinstall on tractor.

e . Replace cables and terminal guard. Refer to page

8.

4. Change 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 suspend-

ed in the hot oil. Refer to page t 5.

5. Lubricate Pivot Points

Place several drops of S.A.E. 30 oil at points where parts

move against each other, especially:

a. Front Axle Pivot

b. Hood Hinges

c. Foot Pedal Shaft (both ends)

d. Lift Shaft (both ends)

e. Sector gear end pivot points

Lubrication Chart

SPINDLE

@WHEEL BEARINGS--_

BOTH ENDS OF

FOOT PEDAL

SAE 30 (SC, SD OR SE)

MOTOR OIL

CHASSIS GREASE

SEARS PART NO. 2557R

_REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S.

(UNDER INITAL PREPARATION

IN OWNERS MANUAL)

CHASSIS GREASE

WITH BRUSH

i_ SPINDLE @

_WHEEL

ENGINE (_

SECTOR GEAR

BEARINGS @

--BOTH ENDS LIFT SHAFT@

TRANSAXLE

(CHECK LEVEL AT REAR

FILL PLUG) @

18

6. Clean Air Screen

Air screen (Fig. 26) must allow free-flow of air to pre-

vent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire

brush or compressed air to remove dirt, stubborn dried

gum and fibers.

7. Clean Front Grill

Brush debris from front grill to allow free-flow of air,

preventing engine damage from overheating.

MAIIVTENANCE

.,_ HEAT SHIELD

MUFFLER i._L

ENGINE

COOLING

FINS

8. Lubricate Steering and Front 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.

AIR

SCREEN

AIR GUIDE Figure 26

COVER

9. Check Muffler

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create

a fire hazard and/or engine damage.

EVERY 100 HOURS (Every Two Years)

IDISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO PRE4

_1= VENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAK-_

ING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT O1_

REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURETOR). |

/

1. Replace Spark Plugs

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. Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Refer to page 77.

I

,,,¢_-, _,,_-L:_I! |_.__.- AXLE

F

_-. _'_:_=m_'ll II F.ONT SPINDLE

/""_FIi] k_LEFT_R'GHT_

.s.,r%_."E-%A-T3___P'_'I y___

IN AREA OF SECTOR ._"_ _FRONT WHEEL

FIGURE 27

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Starting Your Tractor with a Weak Battery

If your battery is too low to start the engine, it should

be recharged, If "'jumper cables" are used for emergen-

cy starting follow this procedure:

NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT

NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER VEHICLE

MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATWE GROUNDED

SYSTEM.

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE

GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME AND SMOKING

MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES,

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AROUND

BATTERY.

PLUG

,030" FEELER

GAUGE

FIGURE 28

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REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

NEGATIVE

(BLACK CABLE)

TERMINAL

BATTERY

a. Connect each end of the RED cable to the

POSITIVE (+) terminals of each battery (taking

care not to short against chassis). (Fig. 29).

b, Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the

NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

c. Connect the other end of the cable to L.H. side

penel bolt (Fig. 19). NOTE: KEEPAWAY FROM

GAS TANK AND BATTERY.

d. Disconnect cables in reverse order:

1. L.H. Side Panel Bolt (Fig. 19),

2. Negative Terminal of fully' charged Battery

3. Postive Terminals

CAUTION: DO NOT USE YOUR BATTERY TO

START OTHER VEHICLES.

POSITIVE

IRED CABLE)

TERMINAL

FIGURE 29

2. 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

d Pu!l throttle cable tight tantil swivel _s agapnst side of

quartercircei Fig. 30 Retighten casing clamp screw.

REFER TO "STARTING THE ENGINE",

PAGE 12.

FIGURE 30

URE

FIGURE 31 20

3 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Adiust throttle control cable before making any ad-

lustment to carburetor Air cleaner must be asserobied to

carDuretor when running engbne.

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to cornpen

sate for differences in fuel, temperature or altitude. Adjust

the carburetor fuel mixture as follows:

a Gently turn idle mixture valve clockwise ("-_) Fig 31

until it iust closes and then counterclockwise (_'-'_)

1 1/2 turns .

CAUTION: Valvernay be damaged if turned in too far

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

final adiustments with engine runnbng and choke push-

ed in.

c Move throttle control lever (on dashboard) to slow

posit_on.

d, Hold governor control lever against idle speed screw,

and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to1400 RPM.

Fig, 31.

e While still holding the governor control lever against id)e

stop, turn idle mixture valve slowly clockwise !r-_)

(lean mixture) until speed just starts to slow.

f. Turn idle mixture vatve back to the midpoint between

rich and lean.

g. Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200

RPM, ReFease governor control lever.

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

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

proximately 1/8 turn counterclockwise (-J'_"_) until

engine wi!l accelerate as throttle control is moved from

"SLOW" to "FAST",

4. Electric Clutch Adjustment

The electric clutch (Fig. 32) should provide years of ser-

vice. 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 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. Raise hood and disconnect negative ground bat-

tery cable.

b, Set parking brake (to get belt slack).

c. Loosen (do not remove) two engine pulley belt

guide bolts and swivel R,H. side of belt guide up.

Tighten L.H. bolt to hold belt guide in position

(Fig. 33).

d. Roll belt off engine pulley,

e, Roll belt off "'V'" idler, flat idler and adjustable

idler pulleys (Fig. 34).

f, Pull belt off clutch pulley -between pulley and

frame.

g, Loosen nut "'A'" on R.H. outside of frame (Fig.

35),

6. Motion Drive Belt Replacement

NOTE: THERE IS A BELT iNSTALLATION DECAL UNDER

L.H. FOOTREST.

a. Push belt down from engine pulley area. Place

back (flat) side of belt on flat idler. (Flat idler is

next to frame).

b. Place belt on adjustable idler and over clutch

pulley. "'V'" (narrow) part of belt should engage

clutch pulley.

AND ADJUSTII4ENT

ELECTRIC

FIGURE 32

LOOSENBO'T---- , 1111

PULLEY _ --

FIGURE 33

(C )F

ADJUSTABLE PULLEY TRANSAXLE

"V" IDLER IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 34

SHIFT

COVER I

PLATE I

\

,21 F_U_ 35

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

c. Place belt around transaxle pulley. "V" part of

_i belt should engage transaxle pulley.

0

d. Make sure "V" part of belt engages "'V'" idler.

NEPULLEY e. Roll belt over engine pulley.

_ _ f.

BELT GUIDE

© 0 ©,_

FIGURE 36 J

g,

Loosen L.H. engine pulley belt guide bolt and

swivel belt guide bolt and swivel belt guide on-

to R.H. bolt. Tighten L.H. and R.H. bolts securely

(Fig. 36).

Release parking brake. NO'rE: WHEN A NEW

BELT HAS BEEN INSTALLED, YOU MUST

CHECK V-BELT ADJUSTMENT AND BRAKE

ADJUSTMENT.

h. Tighten nut "'A "'_

TOP OF

FRAME

,_- 1116""

TOP OF

PIN

R.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

11/16"" NUT "'A'"

_. CLUTCH

FIGURE 37 IDLER

/

ENGINE

PULLEY

TAKE-UP

IDLER

IDLER

BRACKET

LOCKWASHER

tNUT

LEVER

7. Motion Drive Belt Adjustment

To assure maximum belt life check belt adjustment

seasonally.

a. To tighten belt, remove (4) hex washer head tap-

ping screws from shift cover plate (Fig. 35)

located on top of tractor frame. Remove the

cover plate.

b. Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" posi-

tion. Refer to "Stopping Your Tractor", page 12.

c. 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".

d. Disengage parking brake.

e. Check position of clutch idler bracket (Fig. 37).

f. Repeat steps (b) thru (e) until I -1/16" dimen-

sion is obtained between top of pin and top of

frame as shown in Fig, 37.

g.

h,

Retighten nut "A" securely. NOTE: AFTER AD-

JUSTING V-BELT YOU MUST RE-ADJUST

BRAKE, SEE "BRAKE ADJUSTMENT",

PAGE !6.

Reinstall shift cover plate and (4) screws remov-

ed in step (a).

8. Idler Bracket Removal

NOTE: WHEN OPERATING TRACTOR WITHOUT

MOWER, REMOVE IDLER BRACKET FROM FRONT OF

TRACTOR.

a. Pull belt up through idler bracket and out of trac-

tor. Use lever to swing tension pulley for belt

removal.

b. Remove Iockwashers and nuts from idler bracket

(Fig, 38).NUT

LOCKWASHER 2.2

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

9. Fueo Replacement /4_, TRANSAXLE

Replace with 30 amp automotive -type, plug-in !FILLER PLUG

fuse. Fuses can be purchased at alt Sears Service

Centers and most retail stores.

10. Check Transexle Oil Level

a. Block up rear axle (Fig, 39) securely or use a

tractor jack.

b. Remove left rear wheel by removing hub 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. Reposition wheel. Secure with hub bolts.

? 1. Hood Removal

a. Lift hood. Disconnect headlight wiring connec-

tion (Fig. 40).

b, Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel

(Fig. 40).

c. Pivot hood and side panel forward and lift off

tractor (Fig. 4 I).

d. To replace, reverse the above procedure.

12. Mower Removal

a Lower mower.

b Pull the four (4) release pins out of suspension

brackets (Fig. 42).

c Pull back on attachment lift lever and lock into

place.

d, Slide mower forward and remove belt from

primary mandrel.

e. Slide mower out from under tractor.

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).

FIGURE 39

WIRE

CONNECTION

FIGURE 40

SUSPENS!ON ARM

BRACKETS

'/ ,_/I )

RELEASE

PiN

ATTACHMENT

HANDLE

BELT....

BRACKETS

/

23 FIOURE42

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

13, Level Mower Housing Front to Rear Mower Adjustment

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 Adjustment

a. Move attachment rift lever to full "'UP"position

(Fig. 46).

b. Use a ruler to make sure bottom of curl at rear of

mower deck are the same height from the ground

on each side (Fig. 44).

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.

a. To raise front of mower loosen nuts "'D". Screw

nuts "'C'" up onto suspension arms (Fig. 45).

NOTE: SCREW NUTS "'C'" ON BOTH SUSPEN-

SION ARMS THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS

SO MOWER WILL REMAIN LEVEL. Tighten nuts

"'D'" securely.

C,

d.

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.

b. 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.

c. With mower deck at desired height, set gauge

wheels (Fig. 46) to lowest position without

touching the ground.

f, Snap access cover in place. d . Use attachment lift lever to set mower at the ap-

proximate cutting height you need.

_AD JU'STMEN'I"

// .oo

FIGURE 43

NUT "A"

©

NUT "'B'"

e. Use clevis pin (Fig. 46) to set gauge wheels at

lowest point without touching the ground.

BOTTOM

CURL

IFRONT FLANGES)

FtGURE 44

BOTTOM

OF CURL

{REAR FLANGESI

24

_'_ BOTTOM

OF CURL

{REAR FLANGES)

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

14. Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement 0

BELT ROUTING DECAL UNDER MOWER DECK COVER.

a. Remove mower from tractor (see page 23).

b. Remove top cover self tapping screws,

Iockwashers and nuts from idler arm bolt.

c. Roll belt over the top of the R.H. mandrel.

NUT "'D"

d. Pull belt off all other mandrels,

e. Remove any dirt and grass which may have ac-

cumulated around mandrels and idler arm.

f.

g.

h.

J.

Check deck idler arm assembly and flat idler to

see that they rotate freely (Fig. 47).

Be sure spring is hooked in deck idler arm

assembly and on bolt in mower housing IFig. 4 7).

Install new belt in groove of L.H. mandrel

sheave, lower groove of center mandrel sheave

and around flat idler as shown (Fig. 47).

From a position at discharge end of mower, roll

belt into groove of R.H. mandrel sheave (Fig.

47).

Rotate center mandrel sheave by hand to make

sure belt is in grooves properly.

SUSPENSION

NUT "D'" ARMS

FIGURE 45

->- 7i_/

_'_ ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

RETAINER

SPRING

ILADES WILL ROTATE WITH CENTER

MANDREL SHEAVES.

k. Reassemble top cover to deck. Tighten all

screws securely.

GAUGE ;

WHEEL CLEVIS -

PIN FIGURE 46

I. Install mower to tractor (see page 10).

15. Attachment Lift Spring Adjustment

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 with wrench, loosen jam

nuts.

IDLER ARM CENTRAL MANDREL SHEAVE

NUT .....

FLAT IDLER R.H, MANDREL

L.H. MANDREL SHEAVE

SHEAVE

b. Turn adjustment bolt clockwise (F-_k) to extend

spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier

attachments).

c. Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise (jF_)

(for lighter attachments).

d. Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

NOTE: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TEN-

SION WHEN USING UGHT ATTCHMENTS SUCH AS A

MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AiD IN LiF-

TING ATTCHMENT. DO NOT OVER POWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT ALWAYS ADJUST

WITH SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION

25

J

FIGURE 47

SPRING

BUSHING

ENT

SPRING

JAM NUT

FIGURE 48

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

FLAT WASHER

LOCKWASHER---.-_<_

HEX HEAD HEAT--_)

TREATED BOLT

GRADE 5

FIGURE 49

ADE

A. Fuel 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 mois-

ture 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.

B. Engine Oil

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean

engine oil, (See chart page 16).

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.

C, Cylinders

1. Remove spark plugs.

2, Pour one ounce of off through spark plug holes

into cylinders.

a. Remove the hex head bott, Iockwasher and flat

washer (Fig. 49).

3, 1-urnignition key to "'START" position for a few

seconds to distribute oil.

b, Remove and discard old blade. 4. Replace with new spark plugs.

C.

d

Clean top and bottom of mower housing.

Instafl new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and

secure with flat washer, Iockwasher and hex

head bolt. TIGHTEN SECURELY.

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.

D. Battery

1. Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of

battery.

2. After a period of time in storage, battery may

require recharging.

E. General Cleaning

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

matter.

F. Store in aClean Dry Area

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

aclean dry area.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WILL NOT START

WILL NOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

NO LIGHTS

WON'T CHARGE

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT SHUT

DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT

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.

CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position

Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "'Disengaged Position"

Fill Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor

(clean if necessary) Replace Fuel Filter

Check fuse for fault and replace

Recharge or replace Battery

Check Wiring

Replace Spark Pluc.ls and adjust _lap

Charge Battery

Replace Ignition Switch

Engage Clutch/Brake Pedal

Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "'Diseng#_ged Poe#ion'"

Replace Interlock Switch

Replace Solenoid

Replace Spark Plugs

Replace Fuse

Check All Wire Connections

Replace 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 Fuel Filter

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 fuel end

replace Spark Plugs

Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor

Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gp.ar or reduce load

Remove and clean Tank; replace Fuel Filter

Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary carburetor adjustments

Clean Air Screen

Repace Spark Plugs

Add or change oil

Check Spark Plugs and cheek for any loose wires

Major Engine overhaul

Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor and refill

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oi!

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove and clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

Use fresh fuel and _Carburetor

Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections

Replace Headlight Bulbs

Check for Fuse fault and replace

Replace Battery

Replace Regulator

Replace Alternator

Engage Attachment Clutch

Check All Wire Connections

Check Seat Switch

Check Operator Presence Relay

Check PTO Switch

Check proper installation of washers under seat springs -

see page 33

27

TROUBLESHOOTING

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE

UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

Check air pressure in tires

Check front to rear and side to side mower adjust-

ment

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

Install new Mower Drive Belt

Reinstall Mower Drive Belt

Replace Attachment Clutch Switch

Replace Frozen Mandrel

Replace Frozen Pulley

Replace Bent or Unbalanced Blade

EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION Replace Mandrel, Straighten Deck or replace

Let grass dry out

WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING Clean undersideof Mower Deck

OF GRASS CUPPINGS Level Mower

Replace Blades

Level Mower

UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING Adjust GaugeWheels

Replace Blades

SERWCE RECORD

SERVICE RECORD

Fill in dates as you complete regular service

Blades

Brake Adjustment

Check Battery

Change Engine Oil-

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Air Cleaner Element

Check IVluff[er

Clean Air Screen

Clean Front Grill

Lubricate Tractor

Replace Spark Plugs

Replace Air Cleaner Element

Tires

FIRST

2

HOURS

X

EVERY

5

HOURS

X

SCHEDULE

EVERY EVERY

25 50

HOURS HOURS

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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EVERY

100

HOURS

X

X

X

Sears, Roebuck and Co. reserves the right to make any

changes in design or improvements without imposing

any obligation to install the same upon its terms

heretofore manufactured,

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SCHEMATIC

12V

RED

RED

2TURNS

CLOCKWISE(F_)

FROM FUSE

F USE

30 AMP

AMMETER _

RED_

M

IGNITION

SWITCH

-Oa

POWER

TAKE.OFF

SWITCH

CLUTCH OF_ I

D _ SOLENOID

RED ELECTRIC BLACK

CLUTCH

RED [852030A B,,CK

BLACK '_ i I

SEAT SWITCH I I BLACK

{NOT OCCUPIED_ J

BLACK L ...... ..a

RED

}GNITION

UNIT

SPARK PLUGS

8

BLACK

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M-G i.

ON B-L

START B-S

5 AMPS DC (POS. 1

22 VAC {MIN.)-__ DIODE IENGINE COIL

5 AMPS DC INEG )__ASSEMBLY_'I_ _L_._j

NOTE: WITH ENGINE "_ _IRED ....

RUNNING @ 3600 RPM,_'_ P_ iI (ALTERNATOR)

BATTERY IN-LINE

LIGHTS OFF I v

I

*UqDUCIIVE TYPE WIRE COIL- I .......

ED AS SEEN FROr(i'£A-CK-OF I ORANGE

DASHBOARD.

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LIGHT

SWITCH BLUE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE:IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SER-

VICING OF UNIT,THEY SHOULD

BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY

SECURE YOUR WIRING

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ON

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CHASSIS

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PTO SWITCH

CIRCUIT MAKE

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GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

KEY

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

!0

!1

12

!3

14

!5

!6

!7

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

PART

NO.

!09310X

STD365402

109787X

109788X

417! R

108240X

9!38R

7603J

100541K

109596X

I09081X

10090400

STD541225

17190408

104445X

71031008

73951000

106315X

121041X

4152J

108824X

74610628

STD523707

I21080X

DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO.

Key 25 11050600

Switch Ignition 2 6 4021J

Bezel -Ignition 2 7 4022J

Nut _Ignition 2 8 4799J

Clip 29 7!9J

Switch Light 30 74641008

Battery 3 1 5115J

Tray Battery 32 109550X

Tube Drain 33 106367X

Clamp -Hose 3 4108170X

Solenoid 35 19132203

Washer Lock 1/4 36 STD55! 137

*Nut - Hex Jam I/4 - 20 3 7 72240460

Screw - Hex Washer Thread Cutting 38 11030400

1/4 20 x 1/2 39 STD541625

Switch Interlock 40 102476X

Screw -Hex Washer No. 10 -32 x 1/2 4 1 STD522507

Nut -Keps No. !0 - 32 42 STD551025

Diode Assembly 4 3 STD54 !025

Harness - Ignition 4 4 STD551125

Bulb -Headlight 4 5 110859X

Fuse _30 Amp 46 12!064X

Bolt -Hex 3/8 24 x t -3/4 48 109748X

*Bolt _ Hex 3/8 16 x 3/4 49 120353X

Cable _Ground 50 121111X

!01539X

110917X

DESCRIPTION

Washer -Lock -Ext. Tooth 3/8 '"

Switch -P, T. O.

Nut -Hex

Cable -Battery

Cover -Terminal

Screw 10- 32x I/2

Cable -Starter

Clutch -Electric

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

*Nut- Wing 1/4-20

Guard- Terminal

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

*Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Go.

*Nut- Hex 1/4 -20

" Washer -Lock 1/4

Harness -Light Socket

Switch - Seat

Relay -Operator Presence

Cap Set -Battery

Ammeter

Sheet Instruction, Tractor 15 ° Slope

Manual -Owners

A B C

13 14 16

*STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

O F

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42

77,

6

10\

11

26

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65

M

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48 _ 64

44

37

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GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 120066X Seat 46 108513X

2 121069X Pan. Seat 47 1060,03X

3 105529X Bolt -Shoulder 48 106004X

5 73680500 Nut- Lock 5/16 -18 49 110897X

6 2751R Clip 51 108067X

7 109641X Grommet 52 106091X

8 105513X Bracket -Pivot, Seat 53 106090X

9 73680600 Nut- Lock 3/8 -16 54 110350X

10 109593X Fender 55 109139X

11 106202X Reflector -Taillight 56 106868X

12 105801X Decal 57 4900J

13 STD523707 *Bolt- Hex 3/8 -16 x 3/4 58 3645J

14 105567X Decal- Chassis 59 8710J

15 17490608 Screw -Hex Washer Thread Rolling 60 105806X

3/8- 16 x 1/2 61 105568X

16 17490616 Screw-HexWasherThreadRoliing 62 19131416

3/8- 16x 1 63 106092X

17 1055!1X Strap-Fender

18 121068X Spring -Compression, LH. 64 106088X

19 121067X Spring -Compression, R.H. 65 106813X

21 105531X Nut -Push 66 106814X

22 105509X Bracket- Fender 67 !06974X

23 106020X Tank -Fuel 70 106909X

24 109462X Cap- Fuel 71 106910X

25 106082X Pad- Spacer 72 108402X

26 6999R Clamp -Hose 73 121093X

27 7834R Line-Fuel 74 19131614

28 7833R Line -Fuel 75 120609X

29 I05465X Footrest -L.H. 77 108743X

30 105466X Pad- Footrest 78 108744X

31 105464X Footrest- R.H. 79 I05500X

32 1 I0892X Rail- Frame -R.H. 80 121094X

33 110893X RaiI-FrameLH. 81 19151616

34 7982J Drawbar 82 74330808

35 74760716 Bolt- Hex 7/16- 14 x 1 83 10040800

36 73680700 Nut- Lock 7/16- 14 84 19171912

37 108403X Panel- Side, R.H.

38 105562X Decal

39 1084 IOX Panel -Side, LH.

40 121054X Bracket-Pivot, Frame, R.H. **

41 121055X Bracket- Pivot, Frame, L.H.

42 106013X Hood

43 110875X Shield -Heat, Front

44 105528X Grill

45 !08512X Bracket- Pivot, Grill, R.H.

DESCRIPTION

Bracket- Pivot, Grill, L.H.

Lens R.H.

Lens L.H.

Bezel

Nut- Pal

Hinge- Roll.

Hinge -L.H.

Strap -Grill

Decal -Fender

Deca! -Drive Belt Schemahc

Decal- Clutch/Brake

Bushing

Stern -Fuel Tank

Decal- Grill

Decal -Grill (S tripe)

Washer 13/32x 7/8x 16 Ga.

Support -Heat Shield

Strip -Foam

Decal- Stripe, Side Panel, LH.

Decal- Stripe, Side Panel, R.H.

Decal- Caution

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 Ga.

*STA NDA RD HARD WA RE- PURCHA SE LOCA LLY

IT IS IMPORTANT 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 PRE-

SENCE SYSTEM (page 13) WILL NOT OPERATE

WITHOUT THESE WASHERS.

A B C D E F G H J

_ 3 _ 9_13 _ "15 _16 _ 9135 _ 70 _ 51

_5 _ 71

_9 _)36 _72

LMp Q

_16_ )13 _80 _82

_-_ 62 _ 81

83

84

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GROUND DRIVE

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90

94

49

66

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32

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GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO, NO. NO.

2110864X Engine Model Number 422437

Type 1209 Trim 0! 67 STD571812

4120374 XValve, Oil Drain 68 !06021X

6110890X Tube- Fxhaust 6,0 120055X

8170887X Muffler 70 ;7720408

98545J Gasket. Muftler 71 110879X

10 74570412 S¢,rew. SocketHd., 1/4-20x3/4 72 ;1050600

11 STD551125 *Washer,Lock, !/4 73 $7D541137

12 1 I0867X Base, Engine 74 8883R

13 STD523707 *Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16 x 3/4 75 677A637

14 STD523112 Bolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 76 74370612

15 STD551131 Washer Lock5/16 77 74760614

16 STD54103 1 Nut 5/16- 18 78 7920J

17. 73680600 Nut, Lock, 3/8- 16 79 72740405

18 _ Pufley, Ground Drive, 80 STD541025

19 STD551137 *Washer, Lock, 3/8 81 7229J

20 19131674 Washer, 13/32 x1x14 Ga. 82 1685H

22 72110608 Bolt, Carnage3/8- 16x 1 83 STD533110

23 121063X Bracket, V-Pulley, Drive, Mule 84 5308J

24 19131612 Washer, 13/32 x 1 x12 Ga. 85 7241J

2,5 _Pulley _ 5 L_ _ L 86 73530600

26 121065"x Bracket, Idler, Flat 87 100604K

27 120157X Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, Flat Idler 88 5102J

28 106023X Guard, Belt, Mule Drive, V-Idler 89 71673

29 72110616 Bolt, Cart., 3/8- 16x2 90 109767X

30 STD533707 *Bolt, Car_, 3/8 -16 x 3/4 91 110042X

31 102403X Idler, Flat 92 634A 692

32 STD551037 *Washer, !3/32 x13/16 x16 Ga. 93 7563R

33 101347L Bracket, Flat Idler 94 12000034

34 STD533710 "Bolt, Cart.. 3/8- 16 x 1 95 1304H

35 STD541037 *Nut, Hex, 3/8 _16 96 106277X

36 105592X Bracket, Clutch w/Bearing(Inc. Key 97 105588X

No. !06) 98 7154J

37 207J Washer, Hardened 99 65139

38 12000039 Klip Ring 1 O0 59192

39 110484X Idler, Grooved 101 214J

40 STD523715 =Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16x 1 -1/2 102 $7D541410

41 73930600 Nut, Lock, 3/8- 16 103 633A109

42 101355X Sprino. Extension !04 2228M

43 STD570907 *Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 ;05 74760724

44 101356L Rod, Clutch 106 101350K

45 104360X Idler, Flat 108 9858M1

46 STD523720 *Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16 x2 109 5304J

47 19131413 Washer, !3/32x7/8x13Ga, 110 74321016

48 105597X Retainer, Belt 111 2751R

49 104577X Adapter ! 12 104601X

50 STD523710 *Bolt, Hex, 3/8 -16 x1Gr. 5 113 STD522507

51 1.7190512 Screw. Hex, Slotted, 5/16- 18x3/4 114 73680400

54 122253X Rod, Sh_ft, Hi-Lo 715 19131210

55 105598X Bracket, Rod, Shill 116 73680700

56 100196K Knob 117 11050500

57 73680500 Nut. Lock, 5/!6 - 18 118 76020816

58 122268X Connecting Link, Spring K!ip 119 101358K

59 110883X V-Belt 120 19131512

60 !20404X Bracket, Support, Transaxle 121 STD551025

61 74760716 Bolt. Hex, 7/16- 14 x I 122 72140506

62 STD551143 *Washer, Lock 7116 124 74760624

63 120332X Pulley, 7ransaxie 125 74760620

64 9204H Nut, Lock, 1/2 -20 126 110895X

65 104375X Shaft, Foot Pedal 127 120615X

66 19252016 Washer, 25/32 x1-1/4 x16 Ga.

DESCRIPTION

*Pin, Roll, 3/16x 1-1/4

Spring, Extension

Control, Throttle

Screw, He_, Thd. Cut. 1/4-20x 1/2

Control, Choke

Washer rock. Ext Tooth. 3/8

"Nut, 3/8-24

Cover, Pedal

Bracket, Brake

Screw, Mach., Unct. FL Hd.,

3/8- 16x3/4

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 x3/4

Rod, Brake

Spring, Compression

Nut, Lock, 3/8 -24

Yoke

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

*Nut- Lock No. 10-24

Gear Shift Lever Assembly

Key, Woodruff

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

Bearing -Idler

Key- Woodruff

Actuator- Switch, Interlock

Screw- Fin 10-24x 1

Clip

Bracket -Interlock

*Bolt- Hex 1/4- 20x3/4

Nut- Crownlock 1/4 -20

Washer 13/32x 3/4 x I0 Ga.

Nut -Crownlock 7/16 -14

Washer- Lock Ext. Tooth 5/16

Pin Cotter 1/4 x 1

Bracket- Assembly Clutch

Washer 13/32x 1 x 12 Ga.

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

Bolt- Carriage 5/16 -18 x3/4

Bolt -3/8 -16 x .1 - 1/2

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

Nyliner

Spark Arrester Kit

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STEERING

KEY

NO.

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

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28

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31

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35

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41

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45

PART

NO.

106230X

8134H

106228X

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

73510600

102439X

104239X

72110608

101274N

17490612

102458X

12000034

700713N

100711L

19133808

106014X

6266H

1055!9X

108408X

105525X

19171416

A B

_10 _ 32

L

_11 _11

DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO.

Tire, 16x 6.50 46

Tube, Front (not furnished with 47

tractor) 48

Front Wheel (inc. Key No. 3 and 49

of Key No. 4)

Fitting, Grease 5 0

Bearing 5 1

Spindle, R.H. 5 2

Bearing, Thrust 5 3

Klip Ring 5 4

Bracket, Axle 5 5

*Bolt- Hex 3/8- !6 x 3/4 56

Nut, Lock, 3/8- 16 57

Axle. Front (Inc. Key 13) 5 8

Bearing 5 9

Tube, Pivot, Axle 60

Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 x 2 3/4 Gr. 5 61

*Washer. Lock 5/8 62

*Nut, Hex 5/8 .11 63

Fitting, Grease 64

Spindle, L.H. 6 5

Sector Assembly 6 6

Link, Drag 6 7

"Washer, Lock 3/8 68

"Nut, Hex 3/8 -24 69

Bushing, Beflcrank 7 0

Bellcrank 71

Washer 29/32x 1 -1/4 x 16 Ga. 72

Rod; Tie 73

*Bolt, Hex 3/8 -16 x 2 Gr. 5 74

Nut, Keps 3/8- 16 75

Bracket, Support, Steering 76

Bearing, Flanged 77

Bolt, Carr. 3/8- 16 x 1 Gr. 5 78

Support, Steering 79

Screw, Hex Washer T,hd, Rolling 80

3/8- 16x3/4 81

Shaft, Steering 82

Klip Ring 83

Wheel, Steering 84

Adapter, Steering 85

Washer 86

Sleeve, Steering 87

Bearing 88

Dash, Lower 89

Dash

Bracket, Support, Dash

Washer !7/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

C D E F

®,, ?,,9

G

(_ 59

@22

82

37

DESCRIPTION

72110622

106486X

106042X

17240408

105810X

100710L

STD525020

73680800

19172610

120542X

677A451

7190J

STD523720

19131413

STD541037

52!3J

73680500

7985J

65139

59192

108811X

108456X

106615X

120200X

109850X

I09851X

7919J

73700600

STD54!337

STD533707

19132007

19252616

74930516

104757X

100644K

19117416

STD523710

100207K

108367X

120!99X

120195X

110946X

120800X

8022J

Bolt- Carr. 3/8 -16x 2-3/4

Spacer

Cover, Gate, Shift

Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Cutting

1/4-20x 1/2

Decal, Insert

Cap, Steering Wheel

*Bolt- Hex 1/2 -13x 2

Nut, Lock lJ2 -13

Washer 17/32 x 1 -5/8 x 10 Ga.

Bracket, Idler

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

Support, Battery

Stem, Valve

Cap, Valve

Decal, Dash, Instruction

Decal, Instruction

Pin, Mounting, Idler Bracket

Nyliner

Joint -Tie Rod -R,H. Thread

Joint -Tie Rod -L.H, Thread

Rod- Tie

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

*Nut - Hex Jam 3 8 -24

*Bolt - Carriage 5 16- 78x 34

Washer 13 32 x 1 -1 4 x 7 Ga,

Washer 25 32 x 1 -58,x 16 Ga.

Bolt, Hex 5,76- 18x 1

Cap -Hub, Front

Bushing -Handle

Washer 11 32 x78x 16 Ga.

*Bolt, Hex 3/8 -16 x I Gr. 5

Clip -3'8

Decal -Adjustment

Tube

Collar Weld Assy

Spindle Stop

Clamp, Hose

Dash Plug

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H J K L M N

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68 _'_62 345 L;

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

!1

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

PART

NO.

100734K

11OS07X

110811X

STD570907

2876H

19131016

105505X

110871X

STD523107

73680500

12035DX

STD522505

73680400

106351X

110436X

105036X

105040X

74750806

STD561108

105041X

STD511005

73631000

120137X

110 1ox

19151216

12000037

7594J

7901J

73900400

7596J

105503X

4939M

74,760616

DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO.

Handle, Adjust, Lift 34 !21002X

Nut 3 5 12'1006X

Rod, Adjust, Lift 36 105723X

*Pin, Cotter, 3/32 x 3/4 37 STD523710

Spring 38 109413X

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 39 74780616

Cover, Access

Shield, Heat, Rear 40 STD55_050

*Bolt, Hex, 5/16 -18 x3/4

Nut, Lock, 5/16 -18 4 1 9135R

Brace, Heat Shield 4 2 !05429X

*Bolt, Hex, t/4 -20 x1/2 Gr. 5 43 105413X

Nut, Lock, 1/4 -20 44 STD55! 150

Plug 4 5 STD541050

Grommet, Split 46 105501X

Foam -Strip 6" 4 7 STD533707

Bracket, Fuel Pump 4 8 73680600

Screw, Sl. Hex Hd. No. 8 -32 x 49 674A247

3/8 5 0 105589X

*Washer, Lock No. 8 5 1 STD533110

Pump, Fuel 52 19111610

*Screw, Hex Hd. No. 10- 24 x 53 121045X.

1/2 64 121046X

Nut, Lock No. 10 -24 5 5 17490608

Shaft, Lift

Trunnion, Stop Depth 5 6 73800600

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 57 STD54!037

Klip Ring 5 8 5328J

Bracket, Lift, L.H. 59 STD551037

Bolt, Shoulder 60 5329J

Nut, Hex Flange 1/4 -20

Link, Lift, L.H. 62 73930600

Link, Lift, R.H. 63 106086X

Retainer, Spring 64 12000022

Washer, Lock3/8 55 !9 292016

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(_ 19

Q 13 © lo

E F G H

(_21 _ 28 _)47 _51

@220z9 ©6z

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DESCRIPTION

Lever Lift

Rod, Detent

Plunger, Lever

*Bolt - Hex 3/8- 16x 1

Grip, Handle

Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16x I

*Washer 17/32x 1-1/16x 13

Ga.

Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension

Stud, Pivot Center

"Washer, Lock, 1/2

*Nut, Hex, 1/2- 13

Bracket, Suspension, Mower

*Bolt, Carriage, 3/8 -16 x 3/4

Nut, Lock, 3/8 - 16

Spring -Ass'y. - Assist, Lift

Guard, Belt, Engine

*Bolt, Carriage, 5/18- 18 x 1

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Panel, Pnt. Side, R.H.

Panel, Pntr 5ide,'L H.

Bolt, Hex Washer Thd. Rolhng

3/8- 16x 1/2

Nut, Lock, 3/8 - 16

*Nut, Hex 3/8 -16

Bolt- Adjust, 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.

J K

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 I05415X

2 106022X

3 17490508

4 7631J

5 72110505

6STD551137

7 STD54 1031

8 8418J

9 72140506

1 0 !685H

1 t STD557031

12 106037X

13 106038X

14 17490612

1 5 106635X

1 6 STD623715

1 7 STD551137

1 8 19732012

1 9 674A213

2 O 7834J

2 1 7835J

22 72110522

23 19111610

2 4 102403X

25 STD5237!5

2 6 STD541037

27 104361X

28 STD523712

29 19117216

3 0 8438J

3 I 106224X

32 105448X

33 105449X

34 STD533707

3 5 73680600

Housing, Mower 3 6 I05453X

Cover -Drive, Deck 3 7 5565J

Screw Hex Washer Thd. Roll 38 4939M

5/16- 18 x1/2 39 4898H

Runner, L.H. 4 0 105455X

Bolt, Cart. 5/16 - 18 x 5/8 41 105433X

"Washer -Lock, 5/16 42 110237X

*Nut Hex 5/76 18 43 705434X

Runner, R H. 4 4 105436X

Bolt, Carr. 5/16- 18x 3/4 45 105441X

Nut, Lock 5/16- !8 46 78850

"Washer 11/32x !t/76x 76 Ca. 47 3146R

Mandrel Secondary 48 !06381X

Mandrel Primary 4 9 STD541050

Screw -Hex Washer Thd. Roll 5 0 74 760622

3/8 16 x 3/4 5 1 !05435X

Blade 5 2 3720R

"Bolt Hex, 3,/8-24 x 1 1/2 Gr.5 53 12000039

"Washer Lock, 3/8 54 19171612

Washer 13/32 x 1 !/4 x 12 Ca. 55 105440X

Arm Assembly, idler 5 6 !05458X

Liner, Bearing 5 7 105460X

Bea ring 5 8 105461X

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 18 x 2 3/4 59 105459X

Washer I 1/32 x 1 x 10 Ca. 50 73680500

Pulley, Idler 6 1 120135X

"Bolt Hex 3/8 16x 1 1/2 62 !9711016

*Nut Hex 3/8 16 63 !09785X

Spring 6 4 706734X

*Bolt Hex 5/16 18 x I t/4 Gr 5 65 109743X

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 66 I06735X

Spacer 6 8 110452X

Decal .V-Belt, Dr., Schematic, 6 9 3713J

Mower 70 - - -

Bracket, Ga Wheel, R.H.

Bracket, Ca. Wheel, L.H. 7 1 73580800

*Bolt, Carriage 3/8 !6 x 3/4 73 19171512

Nut, Crownloek 3/8 76 74 72240608

7 5 706679X

7 6 110884X

Bar, Ca. Wheel

Pin, Clevis

Retainer, Spring

Bolt, Shoutder

Wheel, Gauge

Brkt., Suspension

Spacer

Brace, Suspension

Parallel Link

Brkt., Suspension

Decal- Warning

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 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

Decal -Safety Standard

-Not Serviced

Nut Hex 1/2 . 13

Washer 17/32 x t5/16 x 12 Ga.

Bolt, Carriage 3/8 16 x1

Decal- Warning

V Belt

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KEY PART DESCRIPTIO*J KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO 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

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

45

46

47

48

4197R Axle Shaft 49 4895H

5845R Retaining Ring 50 4222R

4199R Final Drive Gear 51 1529R

4216R Differential Gear 52 8119M

42!BR Differential Pinion 53 4220R

42!7R Differential Carrier 54 4209R

6256H Axle Thrust Washer 55 4213R

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

(1 '1 Thread Length) 57 4195R

7392M Steel Ball 58 4214R

6272H Spring Shift Fork Detent 59 4194R

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

6266H Thrust Bearing 61 4208R

4212R 4th Reduction Pinion 62 4207R

4196R 3rd Reduction Gear Shaft 63 739BH

6276H Snap Ring - Crescent Type 64 4203R

633A63 High - Low Range Gears

8118M Needle Bearing 6,5, 4204R

874QH1 Sintered Iron Bearing 66 2898J

122238X Shift Fork Shaft. High - Low Range 67 4926H

4218R Differential Pinion Spacer 68 4205R

6252H1 Differential Pinion Bushing 69 4206R

781 OH Gripco C_nterlock Nut 3/8- 24 70 1370H

4986R Shift Fork- L.H. 71 633A69

7393R Oil Seal

992 R1 Sintered Iron Bearing 72 208J

6216H Shift Fork Shaft 73 4201R

6262H Shift Fork- R.H. 74 12000002

122254X Shift Shaft, High -Low Range 75 1153R

6269H Oil Seal 76 7392H

5855H Pressure Relief Valve 77 3990H

105406X Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and 78

Bearings - R.H. (Inc. Key No's. 17, 79

18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 76, 77 and 82) 80

6277 H Dowel Pin 81

4225R Needle Bearing 82

7396H Thrust Bearing 83

4198R 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 84

4200R 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 85

7395H Thrust Bearing Race 86

6275H Gearcase Gasket 87

105402X Gearcase and Bearings - LH. 88

(Inc. Key No's. 18, 25, 49, 50 (2), 89

,51 and 52) 90

13060400 Pipe Plug 1/2 - 14 N.PT. 91

627 ] H Oil Seal 92

13020200 Pipe Plug 1/4 -18 N.PT. 93

STD523115 *HexBolt 5/16- 18x 1 .1/2 94

Grade 5 95

10140500 Lockwasher 5/16 Extra Heavy 96

97

g8

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion -Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion -High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd Reduction

Pinion 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

STD541031 "Hex Nut 5/16- 18

1167R Sealing Washer

73360700 Hex Jam Nut 7/16 - 20

6270H Oil Seal

7384H Reverse Idler Shaft

100196K Control Knob

5384J Gear Shift Lever Bent

2978J Gear Shift Cap

633A85 Gear Shift Ball Cover and Pin

8739H 1 Shift Lever Guide Ball -Keyed

4924H Spring

19151516 Washer 15/32 × 15/16x 16Ga.

8105R Shift Mechanism Seal

19181511 Washer 9/16 x15/16 x 11 Ga.

7bJ Gear Shift Gate and Reinforcement

6274H Shift Ball Cover Gasket

76020412 Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

STD551!31 *Lockwasher5/16

STD523108 *Hex Bo115/16-18 UNCx7/8

633A109 Gear Shift Lever Ass'y.

122286X Transaxte Assembly (Service)

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CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

N O. NO, NO. NO.

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

;.1

11

11

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

19

19

19

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2O

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22

23

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

31

32

33

491685 Cylinder Assembly 34 212337

391086 Seal-Oil 35 491287

2 ! 2461 Head- Cylinder No. ! 36 296004

212462 Head-Cylinder No. 2 37 394348

271867 Gasket-Cylinder Head No. 1 38 89838

271868 Gasket-Cylinder Head No. 2 39 220863

393243 Breather Assembly No. 1 40 394539

393153 Breather Assembly No. 2

27803 Gasket-Valve Cover 41 90576

94382 Screw-Sem

270982 Gasket-Crankcase Cover

1/64" Thick 44 398924

271145 Gasket-Crankcase Cover 45 88838

.005" Thick 46 280220

271146 Gasket-Crankcase Cover 47 93783

.009" Thick 48 223055

93211 Screw-Cylinder Head 49 394391

(2-21/32" long) 50 270981

91084 Plug Oil Drain 51 222700

394430 Crankshaft -order part 94 !96 52 93053

Key for retaining timing gear 53 94298

394535 Cover Assembly -Crankcase 54 49!53t9

291675 Seal-Oi! 55 66538

93847 Screw-Crankcase cover Mtg Sere 56 93448

394955 Piston Assembly.Standard Inc. Key No. 's 57 222698

20 & 22) 58 220863

394956 Piston Assembly -010" O.S. 59 222773

394957 Piston Assembly - .020" O.S. 60 231445

394958 Piston Assembly - .030" O.S, 61 393606

394959 Ring Set -Piston -Standard 82 393741

394960 Ring Set -Piston - .010" O.S. 83 261961

394961 Ring Set -Piston - .020" O.S.

394962 Ring Set -Piston - 030" O.S.

398990 Dipstick and Tube Assembly (Inc. 64 210949

Key No's. 44, 45 & 46) 65 261463

260924 Lock-Piston Pin 88 262332

299691 Pin Assembly -Piston 87 398808

Standard (Inc. Key No, 22) 68 230318

391286 Pin -Assembly-Prston-,O05" O.S. 69 92791

394306 Rod Assembly-Connecting 70 93722

For Connecting Rod with .020" 71 261528

Crankpin bore order No 397158 72 92268

223053 Dipper.Connecting Rod 73 491523

92909 Screw-Connecting Rod 74 262331

390420 Valve-Exhaust 75 93886

65906 Spring-Intake Valve 76 271170

26828 Spring-Exhaust Valve 77 271174

221596 Retainer.Intake Valve 78 223882

292260 RotocoikExhaust

93630 Retainer-Exhaust Valve Rote- Cap

26 ! 368 Tappet- Valve

Gear-Cam

Foam Seal -Governer Shaft

Ptpe- Fue! 23" cut to length

Gear -Governor

Wrench-Spark Plug

Washer-Coy. Crank (inside)

Plug.Spark (Resistor) 2-3/8

high-6Omm)

Nut-Hex 8 32

Cap and Dipstick-Oil Filter

Sea!-Filler Tube

Tube -Oi! Fzlter

Screw-Hex Hd.

Trough-Dipper

Base-Engine

Gasket-Engine Base

Guide Air

Clamp-Fuel Pipe

Retainer-E.Ring

Crank-Governor

Elbow*Spark Plug

Plug-Hex Socket

Key-Flywheel

Washer

Washer- Thrust

Gear-T_ming

Sea! Ass'y. and Retainer

Beanng-Ball (P T O. side)

Guide-Exhaust Valve

NOTE: 231218 Intake Valve Guide

Only (Brass)

Seat-Exhaust Valve (Standard)

Seat-intake Valve (Standard)

Lower Bushing -Gov

Wire-Ground

Connector-Fuel Pipe

Washer.Lock Shakeproof

Terminal-Spade

Valve-Intake

Washer

Bearing-Cyfinder

Upper Bushing-Governor

Screw

Sea! Tube

Gasket -Exhaust

Washer -Coy Shaft

"INCLUDED IN GASKET SET 394501

+ SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL

45

REPAIR PARTS

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR-=MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1209-01

AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP 38

--3!

_54

_69 16

59

\

27

56

39

55

5

GASKET lSET

34

37

33 41

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[71 Carburetor Overhaul Kit ]

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REPAIR PARTS

GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1209-01

AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

!

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

t9

20

21

22

23

24

25

27

28

29

30

280819 Tube-Breather 31 93715

280198 Tube-Intake 32 262333

213288 Manifold Ass'y. Intake 33 94298

271412 + "Gasket-Carb. Mtg 34 262351

270884 Gasket-lntake Manifold Mlg. 35 251563

934 !5 Screw Carb. MTG. Sere 36 491282

94367 Screw Intake Manifold Mtg, Sere 37 262337

491630 Carburetor Ass'y. (Inc. Key No's 38 94297

9, 10, 1!, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 17, 39 491298

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

28, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 40 222289

61, 63, 64 & 65 4 ! 223882

49154 ! Body Assembly -Upper CarlJuretor 43 93893

(Inc, Key No's. 10, 13. 18, 23 & 44 397882

24) 52 271271

230318 Connector -Fuel 53 271411

231209 Bushing* Throttle Shaft 54 271180

491538 + Valve Ass'y,-Carb. Idle 55 93853

93499 Screw-Throttle and Choke Valve 56 92278

Mtg. Sere 57 223001

221939 Valve- Throttle 58 222835

392672 Shaft and Lever-Throttle 59 93868

91920 Screw-Mach. Pil Hd. 8-32 x 5/8 60 392643

26157 Spring -Throttle Adj

271607 + "Gasket-Carburetor Body 62 394018

298514 Float-Carburetor Body 63 271013

230896 + Pin-Float Hinge 67 394358

394681 + Valve-Fue! Inlet 68 93053

49 t685 Body -Lower Carburetor (Inc. Key 69 393815

No's, 11, 13, t4, 15&65)

223534 Valve-Choke 70 39450 !

392673 Shaft and Lever-Choke 71 49 !539

94152 Screw-Hex Head Sere 10/32 x 3/4 72 223472

93897 Screw-Casing Clamp 73 280474

231338 oJet-Needle Valve

222752 Body-Air Cleaner

212706 Knob Air Cleaner

Nut-Hex

Link Governor

Nut-Square

Spring-Governor

Spring -Governor Idle

Bracket-Speed Control

Spring-Compression

Screw Pan Head

Lever Ass'y Governor (Inc. Key

No's 40, 55 & 56)

Washer

Washer

Screw-Sem

Plug (Inc Key No 73)

Element-Air Cleaner

+ Gaeket-A_r Cleaner

Washer

Bolt-Governor Lever

Nut-Hex

Cover-Air Cleaner

Cartridge 'Plate-Air Cleaner

Screw-Sere

Mounting Strap Ass'y, Air Cleaner

(Inc. Key No. 43)

Cartridge-Air Cleaner

÷Washer-Choke Shaft

Filter-Fuel

Clamp-Fuel Pipe

Fuel-Line (cut to required

length )

Gasket Set

Carburetor Overhaul Kit

Plug- Welch

O-Ring Seal

*INCLUDED IN GASKET SET

+INCLUDED IN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

OForhigh altitude -use jet #231333

47

REPAIR PARTS

GT 18 TWiN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255917

ENGINE BRIGGS AND STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 422437° TYPE NUMBER 1209-01

lO

30 7

615

16-.-=_i

17

18

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 394891 Armature Group (lnc Key No's. 18 394808

2,3&5)

2 394970 Trigger Coil Assembly Magnatron

Ignition 19 390837

3 221798 Terminal- Ignition Cable 20 394860

493381 Screw -Armature Mtg Sem 21 398003

5 394988 Armature Ass'y, 22 280104

6 491180 Flywheel and Ring Gear Ass'y. -Maoneze 23 90366

7 93621 Screw -Sere 24 9I 162

8 223726 Retainer-Fan

9 392595 Stator -Alternator 25 393254

10 391362 Gear -Flywheel Ring (Includes

Mounting Parts) 26 94192

11 280815 Fan -Flywheel 27 94385

12 213472 Fan -Booster 28 223008

!3 93535 Screw-Sere 29 230674

14 19203 Puller -Flywheel (Optional 30 393537

Accessory) 31 93808

15 94003 Thru Bolt

16 395538 Brush Set 33 396865

17 395537 Commutator End Cap Ass'y -

Starter (Inc. Key No. 16) 34 222511

35 393825

Motor -Starting (Inc. Key No's

13. 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2I, 22,

23 & 24)

Amature Assembly (Motor)

Drive End Cap Ass'y. -Starter

Clutch Ass 'y.

Gear

Lockwauhur

Screw -Hex Hd. -5/I6 _18 x 1 -

1/2"

Kit -Pinion Spring (tnc Key No's

22&26)

Rof! Pin

Screw -Hex Hd.

Screen -Rotating

Nut- He>:

Connector -Tri Circuit

Screw-Sem

Starter Drive Group (Inc. Key No's.

21, 22, 25 & 26)

Washer -Spring

Housing A ssembty

MUFFLER, AIR GUIDE AND HOUSING GROUP 4

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1491243 Housing-Blower

2 93158 Screw Sere

3 93777 Screw -Hex H.

4 491444 Back Plate Assembly

5 222848 Cover -Air Guide

222846 Shield- Cylinder

93163 Screw -Sere

223734 Shield -Cylinder

222849 Cover -Air Guide

6

7

8

9

L

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48 8

Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your

Craftsman Garden Tractor

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 attach-

ments, or some may no longer be available.

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are

designed for easy attaching and detaching. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores, catalog

sales offices, and through the catalog.

LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.

Stock No. Path Capacity

71-24030 30-in. 6.5 cu. ft,

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

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

LAWN VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves. All accept optional wand attachment to pick

up debris in hard-to-reach places.

Stock No. Engine Capacity Also Required

71-2455 3HP 8 bu. 71-24474 chute

71-2452 3HP 12 bu. 71-24474 chute

71-2452 5HP 25 bu. 71-24474 chute

10 cu. ft. cart

CARTS make hauling easy.

Stock No. Size Capacity

71-24354 10 cu. ft. 1,000 lb, Hauling cart

71 24355 10 cu. ft. 1,000 lb, Dump cart

71-24356 14 cu, ft. 1,250 lb. Dump cart

71-24358 18 cu. ft. 1,500 lb. Dump cart

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

Rounded edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum. Stock No. 71-24084.

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granu-

lar de-icers and sand.

71-24194

71-24394

71-24395

71-2416

AERATOR promotes deep root

puncture holes in soil at close

71-2435.

Drop type, 36 inch. 12-in. semi-pneumatic wheels. 100 lb. capacity

steel hopper.

Broadcasts over a 5 to 8 foot swath. 70 lb. capacity steel hopper. Non-

corrosive spreading spinner, nylon gear box, stainless steel shaft.

Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath. 160 lb. capacity (covers 40,000 sq. ft.) No-rust

polypropylene hopper and impeller. Vinyl hopper cover.

Broadcasts 6 to 8 foot swath. 50 lb. capacity. Corrosion-resistant construction.

Polyethylene hopper.

growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered 2.5" steel spikes mounted on 10-in. diameter discs

intervals to let moisture soak it. Steel weight box for increased penetration. Stock No.

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath.

24 hardened steel coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray. Stock No. 71-24351.

DETHATCHE.R loosens and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up. Useful to prepare bare

areas for reseeding and for seed bed preparation after tilling,

71-24303 Two rows of five double tooth spring tines dethatch 36-inch swath. Rear mount.

71-24301 Ten spring steel tines each with two "teeth" de thatch 30 inch path. Front mount.

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to tractor battery or other 12 volt source. Includes booms for

automatic spraying when pulting, and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For

applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.

71-2458 50 psi maximum pressure with 20 foot wand length

71-24398 25 psi maximum pressure with 10 foot wand length

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 powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with

simple pin arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts to 240 degree arc from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter spout dis-

49

charges snow 10 to 50 ft. Lift controlled at tractor seat. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights or rear drawbar weight),

Stock No. 71-24071

-FIRECHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction. Stock No.

7!- 26946

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 wiper (Stock

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 seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Chain-drive transmission. Six

l 1-in. dia,, one-piece heat-treated steel tines. Tills 30-inch path. (Requires sleeve hitch Stock No. 71-25231.)

Stock No. 71-25249,

"PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow, Crank adjustment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width.

Heavy steel landslide for straight furrowing. Stock No. 71-24233.

*DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10 to 20 degrees 40 inches wide. Can hook 2 units in

tandem. Stock No. 71-24234.

REAR GRADER/LEVELER BLADE is 42-inches wide Operated from driver's seat. Reversible steel blade can be angled

at 30 degrees for grading. Reverses for snow plowing. Stock No. 71-24239.

"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 to master lift. Raises and lowers front, mid and rear mount attachments with flip of

switch.

Stock No. 71-25242,

"Asterisked attachments require sleeve hitch (Stock No. 71-25231) for use with master lift system Single pin couples/

uncouples.

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SEARS

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.255917

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

[RAFTSMAN

GT 18HP TWIN

6 SPEED -44"" MOWER

GARDEN TRACTOR

The Model Number will be found on the Model Ptate located under

the seat. Always provide the Model Number when requesting

service or repa/_" parts for your Garden Tractor.

Aft parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center!Departments and most Sears Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWA YS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING INFORMATION:

•THE PART NUMBER

•THE PART DESCRIPTION

•THE MODEL NUMBER

•THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears

has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians

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

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

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

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