Craftsman 917255919 User Manual GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR Manuals And Guides L1004534

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OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.255919

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules

And instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

GT 18HP TWiN

6 SPEED -44"" MO WER

GARDEN TRACTOR

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Repair and Adjustment

Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chicago, IL 60684 U_S,Ao

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT

OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BE-

COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-

VOLVED.

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD 3"0 POINT OUT

IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: This unitis equipped withan internal combustionengine and should not be us'edonor near any unimproved forest-covered,

brush.covered orgrass covered land unless the engine'sexhaust system is equipped witha spark arrestet meeting applicable Iocal orarea

laws (if any). ff a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective workingorder be the operator)°

See your local Sears Authorized Service Centre for spark arrester, See Repair Parts page 34°

1o Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with

attachments.

2, Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction°

3_ Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and

others are around,

4. Always wear substantialfootwear. Do not wear loose fitting

clothingthat couldget caught in moving parts_

5. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the

area being cut. Do not let other interests distractyou.

6.. Do not attempt to operateyour tractoror mower when not in

the drivers seal

7. AIways get on oroffyour tractorfrom theoperator'slaft hand

side.

8o Clear the work area of objects(wire, rocks, etco)which might

be picked up and thrown.

9. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start

the engine°

10. Disangage powerto attachmants and stap the angine before

leaving the operators position°

11. Disengage powerto mower, stoP the engine, and disconnect

spark plug wire(s)from sparkplug(s) before cleaning, making

an adjustment, or repa#: Be careful to avoid touching hot

muffler or engine components°

12. Disengage powerto attachments when transporting or not in

USer

13. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle

unattended. Disengage thepower-take-off, lowerthe attach,

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

engine, and remove the key.

14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.

Mow upand down the face of slopes (not greater than 15_);

never across the face. Refer to page 51.

1_ Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually toprevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes_

16. While _loing up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control

Lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without

stopping°

17, Nevermow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,

or at a speed which could cause a skid,

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

Keep away from drop-otis.

19o 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 delib-

erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects.

21. Never shift gears untiltractor comes to a stop.

22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge

chute, or near any moving part swhile 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.

do Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggestedin

owners manuals,

24. Watch out fortraffic when crossing or near roadways.

25_ When using any attachments, never direct discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve_

hic/e while in operation.

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

a. Use approved gasoline containers.

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

gasoline to a runningor hot engineor an engine that has

not been allowed to cool for several minutes after run.

ning. Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spilled

gasoline°

c. Open doors if the engine is tun in the garage -exhaust

fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

2Z Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi-

tion, and keep safety devices in place and working°

28° Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip.

ment is in safe working condition.

29° Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure:

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

ot excessive grease, Do not clean product while engine is

runmng.

31. Except for adjustments, DO NOT operate Engine ff air

cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re-

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

32, Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust

system. Damaged mufflers or spark attesters could create a

fire hazard, inspect pen'odicallyand replace if necessary.

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

spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the

damage should be repaired before restarting and operating

the equipment.

34. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the

engine; severe damage or injury may result.

35. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:

a, Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

bo Shut the Engine off when unclogging chute,

c. Check the blade mounting bolts forproper tightness at

frequent intervals.

36° Do not operate the mower' without either the entire grass

catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the the deflector shield

in place,

3Z Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow

in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after

careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

38. Undernorma/usagethegrasscatcherbagmateria/issubject

todeteriorationand wear. it should be checked frequentlyfor

bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked to

ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom-

mendations or specifications,

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. We 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-

peflyo Always observe the "'SAFETY RULES",

MODEL

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER .......

DATE OF

PURCHASE i_lL i i

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 A GREEMENT

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 18HOP. TWIN--CYLINDER ENGINE--cool -

running performance and long fife 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,

ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY--handles a large va, iety 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" se.ctions 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 to 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 warranty 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 negligence, 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 IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-

MENT IN THE UNITED STATES, This warranty applies on!y 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

INDEX

Adjustments:

Attachment Lift Spring 25

Brake 16

Carburetor 20

Electric Clutch 21

Gauge Wheels 13

Mower Drive Belt 10

Mower

Front- To-Rear 24

Side-To-Side .24

Throttle Control Cable 20

Air Filter

Cleaning 17

Paper Cartridge .I 7

Air Intake Screen, Engine _19

Assembly •

Attachment Lift Spring Adjustment S'-10

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

Battery;

Charging

Cleaning:_

Installation

Levels

Preparation ....

Starting with Weak Battery

Storage.

Terminals

Belt;

Blade Drive (Blade-to- Blade)

Removal/Replacement

Motion Drive, Remove/Replace

Mower Drive (Engine-to-Mower

Adjustment

Mower Drive Belt Installation

Blade.:

Sharpening

Replacement

Brake Adjustment

Filter, Air 17

Fuel:

Type 12

Storage 26

Fuse 23

Gauge Wheels 13

Hood Removal 23

Carburetor Adjustment

Clutch,_ Electric, Adjustment

Controls, Tractor

Cutting Level, Mower

Engine:'

Air Screen

Oil Change

Off Level

Oil Type

Starting

Storage

Lubrication,:

Chart 18

Steering & Front Wheels 19

Tractor Pivot Points 18

18 M

17 Maintenance 15-19

7Air Filter .t 7

19 Air Filter Paper Cartridge 17

26 Air Screen 19

18 Battery t 7

Blade Sharpening 17

Brake Adjustment 16

25 Engine oil 15

21 Lubrication 18

Spark Plugs 19

10 Tire Care 17

10 Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Rear 24

17 Adjustment, Side-to-Side 24

26 Blade Sharpening 17

16 Blade Replacement 26

Cutting Level 10

Installation 10

Operation 13

20 Removal •23

21 Mowing Tips 14

11 Muffler 19

10 Spark Attester 2

Oil

Cold Weather Conditions 16

Engine 15

19 Transaxle 23

18 Storage 26

16 Operation 11-14

I 6 Operating/7¥actor and Mower 13

12 Speed 14

26 Starting the Engine 12

Stopping Your Tractor •12

Tractor Operation on Hills 14

Options

Attachments ................ 49,50

Spark Attester ................... 2

Parts Bag 5,6

Repair and Adjustments 20-26

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 Cabie 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 _B

Stopping the Tractor 12

Storage 26

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 20

Tires 17

Transaxle Oil Levei 23

Trouble Shooting Chart 27

Warranty •3

Wiring (Schematic) 29

Unpacking instructions

t, Remove box from carton.. The box contains the items

shown below,

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

knife and fold down sides,,

3. Remove mower deck from skid_

4. Shift tractor into "N" neutral position and release park.

ing brake

5. Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid.

The operation of any tractor can result in

foreign objects thrown into 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,

a..

a_ seat

b, steering wheat

c, battery

d,, battery acid

e,. owner's manual

f,, parts bag

Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size:

]_""_ :: ilflf"lti'ltlli[tl"l't')_tlililt!l{'H"l'!l!ltjl'j{ Hjtl ll fl

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

Terminal Guard

15 oSlope Instruction Sheet

{21 Keys

Battery Caps

And Instructions

V-Belt Steering Wheel Cap

ASSEMBL Y

ASSEMBLY

LOCATION

BATTER Y

BATTERY

TERMINALS

SUSPENSION

ARMS

SEA T

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Wing Nut -1/4 -20

(2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 -20 x3/4

{2) Lockwasher 1/4

(2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga° @

(2) Hex Nut, 1/4 -20

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

(1) Hex Bolt, 1/2- 13 x 1

Grade5

(J) Lockwasher 1/2

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

x 12 Ga.

tlJ Shoulder bolt 5/16 -18

To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need:

(2) 7/t6" wrenches

(1) 3/4"" wrench

(2) 9/16" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrenches

Tire Pressure Gauge

Screwdriver

Utility Knife

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

DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE

SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

ASSEMBL Y

Place seat in operating position Sit on the seat and

press clutch/brake pedal all the way down /f oper-

ating position is not comfortable, adjust seat

To adjust Raise seat, Loosen adjustment bolt Slide

seat to desired position Tighten adjustment bolt

securely

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-

ATELY IFACCIDENTALLY tN CONTACT

WITH BATTERY ACID.

DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM

CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-

PLOSIVE.

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

CUTAWAYVIEW

___................... _-VENT CAP

LIQUID BATTERY

LEVEL TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

FIGURE I

READ INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH

THE BATTERY VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG

OF PARTS, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES,

CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT

YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES,,

andc aitery berorein talling).,NbTE "'SEE

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BAT-

TERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS-

b, Fill battery with battery acid to bottoms of tubes in cells

(Fig. I) NOTE:' DO NOT OVERFILL OVERFILLING

WILL RESULT tN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.

c, Check level of battery acid after 30 minutes. Add addi.

tional battery acid if necessaryr, NOTE: TIGHTEN VENT

CAPS SECURELY,,

d,, It is recommended, that the battery, be charged

betor use. Charge oattery at a rate of six amperes

for one hour.

e, Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by adding #

to four inches of water in a five ga!lon plastic container,

Stirwith a wooden orplastic paddle while adding baking

soda until the addition 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. 2J.

aPlace Seat on Seat Pan° Screw Adjustment Bolt, Flat

Washer and Lockwasher, and ShoulderBolt into Seat(Figo

oAdjustment Bolt, Washers, and Shoulder Bolt Found

Bag of Parts.,,

b. TightenShoulderBoltusinga 1/2"wrench_Notethatthe

Shoulder Bolt witl be loose in the Seat Pan sloL

co Tighten hex bolt (adjustment bolt), lockwasher and flat

washer using a 3/4" wrench.

SEAT

SHOULDER- DJUSTMENT

BO_

=UEL

CAP

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL FIGURE 2

I - MACH,NEScREW-'oCKWASHER* T!

IWASHER MUST SE TIGHTENED SECURE- i

LY TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SEAT

l .......................... , .............I

STEERING WHEEL CAP

2 - 3/8" DIA, WASHER

EERING WHEEL

,,.,_,---- STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER

FIGURE 3

HOOD

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

FIGURE 4

LOCKWASHER

GFIILL

NUT

LOCKWASHER

WASHER

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) hom steering shaft (Fig 3)

b,. Position steering wheel over steering adaptor.

c, Secure steering wheel to steering shaft using

hex bnlt, tockwasher and 2-3/8" diameter

washer (Fig 3L

d, Snap steering wheel cap in place on steering

wheel,, Steering wheel cap found in bag of partso

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.

5o 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-

NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS

FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING,

do 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. Cor}nect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) bat- ._.

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat

washer, Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size

on page 6) found in bag, of parts (Fig 6) Tighten

securely.

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

_fOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY" PAGE 19

f_ 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 wing nut as shown in (Fig. 6)_

g_ Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side

of battery support and fasten tern'final guard to it

with remaining wing nut,, Tighten wing nuts se-

curely by hand (Fig,, 6)°

73 Z3

h+ Remove Plastic on tractor hood and close

NOTE: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG. 6) FOR:

1o INSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS

(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)

2. INSPECTION FOR CORROSION

3o TESTING BATTERY

4o JUMPING (IF REQUIRED)

5. CHARGING (IF REQUIRED)

ASSEMBL Y

WING WING NUT

NUT

/,t'

FIGURE 6

ATTACHMENT

HEIGHT LiFT LEVER

ADJUSTMENT .... > ;+_,' -I- "'HIGHEST"

KNOB :"_'_ POSITION

_,p._ ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

MOWER . -,,,_

ARM

\'tJ

MOWER

BRACKET

RELEASE

,,..,,. FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FIGURE 7

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,,

SPRING FIGURE 8

A Y

MOWER DRIVE

FIGURE 9

GAUGE

WHEEL

GAUGE/

WHEEL

BAR

_ETAINER

SPRING

BRACKET

/CLEVIS

FIGURE 10/PIN

CLUTCH

PULLEY

TENSION

PULLEY

FIGURE 11

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

IDLER

PULLEY

6o Mower Installation

ao 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)_

eoTurn depth adjustment knob counterclockwise

(_) until it stops_

f, Push attachment rift 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.

i, Turn height adjustment knob (Fig. 7) clockwise

(_)to remove slack from mower

suspension,

j,. Roll drive belt over primary mandrel (Fig_ 9)°

7. Mower Drive Belt Installation

Remove hood and grill (See page 23),

Pull mower drive belt over front mower suspen-

sion bracket (Fig. 9)_

Place mower drive belt over clutch pulley and

under idler pulley and tension pulley (Fig. 1 I).

NOTE: PULL LEVER UP TO SWING TENSION

PULLEY FOR BELT CLEARANCE, Make sure

narrow "'V'" side of belt is engaged in each

pulley,. _

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 1/4" or less, mower drive belt must

be adjusted (Fig_ 1l-Inset).

c, Disengage attachment clutch switch_

d. Using two 9/t6"' wrenches, remove bolt, (2)

washers, lock washer and nut from idler pulley

(Fig_ 1t-Inset) (original position),

e Place v-belt and idler pulley #1 'WEW" pulley

position (Fig_ 11-Inset). Replace bolt, (2)

washers, Iockwasher and nut. Tighten securely,

f_Check v-belt for properinstallation 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-

men/'" (page 24)"_

10. Final Assembly

a,, Make sure aft fasteners are tight_

b. Read and follow the operation instructions

Know the location and purpose of aft controls.

c_ Check oil and gasoline before starting

the tractor_

OPERA TION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR_ If you understand the machine and

its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance, While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with

Your Garden Tractorto 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.

Control

Attachment Clutch Switch

Ammeter

Clutch/Brake Pedal

Attachment

Lift Lever

Switch

Choke I,_

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

Ignition

................ Parking Brake

Shift Lever

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Pull switch out and

up to engage attachment, There will be an engine hesita _

t/on as the clutch engages.

ATTACHMENT LiFT LEVER: Use the attachment rift 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 corn-

p/etely down.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust-

ment knob to adjust the mower height. With attachment

rift lever in the furl "'UP" position, turn clockwise (_)

to raise mower end counterclockwise (4"-_) to lower

mower,

GEARSHIFT: Press the c/utch/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 I+)

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

$our_e),

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 HioLo range shift lever gives

you the versatility of 6 speed selections: Lo 1, 2, 3, and

Hii, 2,3.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in.

crease or decrease the speed of the engine.

OPERA TION

ENGINE

FIGURE 12

SEAT

SEAT PAN IIW|TCH

CLUTCH

BRAKE/PEDAL

FIGURE 13

ATTACHMENT

CLUT(

CHOKE

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT'

KNOB

FIGURE 14 GEAR SHIFT

CONTROL LEVER

DIPSTICK

HAT

FUEL TANK CAP

THROTTLE

KEY

PARKING

BRAKE

RANGE

LEVER

1. Stopping Your Tractor

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE,

a. Push clutch/brake pedal into furl "'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 I

YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN AREA_ J

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERLOCK

SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR

ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE

CLUTCHIBRAKE 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 t6)_ Check engine oil level with tractor on

level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig. 12) 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 ADI_ITIONAL INFOR-

MATION (PAGE 26)°

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR

CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK

OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

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)o Capacity is 3-1/2

gallons.,

co Place attachment clutch switch in "'DISENGAG-

ED'" position.

do Push clutch/brake pedal fully into brake position_

eoPlace gear shift lever in "'N'" neutral, start posi-

tion (Fig. 14).

foPlace range shift lever in "'N" neutral position (Fig,

14)_

go Pull choke out {Fig t4)_

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, tf 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 CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL OR AT-

TACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH,

koWhen restarting a warm engine, move throttle

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

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

BEFORE DRIVING THETRACTOR, INSTALL

MOWER OR REMOVE FRONT MOWER SUS-

PENSION BRACKET AND SUSPENSION

ARMSo(FIG.8)

TO AVOID INJURY

!_ Read owner's manual

24 Know location and function of al! controls

3. Keep guards, safety shield and switches in place

and working,

4,. Remove objects that can be thrown by blades.

5o Do not mow when children and others are around.,

6. Never carry children or passengers,

7. Always look behind machine before backing

8. Do not mow where machine can tip or slip

9. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back

slowly down.

10. Be sure blades and engine have stopped before

placing hands or feet near the blades,

11. Remove key when leaving machine.•

NEVER 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

EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER,

ON UNITS SO EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLEC-

TOR GUARD IN PLACE.

CAUTION : DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT

TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE

OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS, EX-

CESSIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD

AND DAMAGE THE TRANSM4SSlON

DEPT.

ADJUSTMENT PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

CLEVIS PIN FIGURE I5

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

TI;IE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

L_READTHE"SAFETYRULES"CAREFULLY t

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.

Use the height adjustment knob (Fig !4) to adjust

mower height With the attachment lift lever in the furl

"UP" position, turn height adjustment knob clockwise

('-_) to raise cutting height and counterclockwise (_-'}

to lower cutting height Lower attachment hft lever to

check adjustment

a° To adjust gauge wheels (Fig, 15) lower attach-

ment rift 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 rift lever to its full "UP"

position.

foWith engine running and warm, place throttle con_

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

position (Fig° 14)oo.

g. To engage mower puff attachment clutch switch

(Fig. 14) out and up.

OPERATION

FUNCTION

Normal

Mowing

Heavy

Mowing

Snow

Removal

Tilling

Plowing

L.....

GEARSHIFT

2H* or 3L*

1H or 2L

Do i°g 1L

Grading 2L

:_ ,,,,,,,, =

Transport 3H

THROTTLE

FAST

MID

THROTTLE

SLOW-FAST

FIGURE 16 " Indicates Range Shift Lever position:

"'H" for High "'L" for low

RH, RUNNER

DISCHARGE GUARD

FIGURE 17

i-_ fX

Jtr .... t

lIT.'._ "

h ,, Move range shift lever to "'LO" (low) postion (Fig_

14L

i. Move gear shift lever to desired gear (Fig 14L

jr Use attachment lift 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 permtt,

NOTE: BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP BEFORE

SHIFTING GEARS

4. Mowing Tips

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE

MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER,

REFER TO PAGE 2o

a_ Use the runner on the R,H, side as a guide; the

blade cuts approximately an inch outside the run-

ner (Fig_ t 7).

b, Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the

area that has been cutu Have the cut area to the

right of the machine, This will result in amore

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,

f,, DO not mow tall, dry grass over 6 inches talL It is a

fire hazard

5, Operating The Tractor On Hills

a. Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or

do wn 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.

FIGURE 18

d, tf stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake pbsition and

engage parking brake,

e, To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 7st

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):

!, PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE

POSITION.

2o 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°5o SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

6o 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

Io Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins

and retainer springs are secure,

2. Observe a!l safety precautions

3, Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to page 18),

First 2Hours (Two Mowings)

1o Change Engine Oil

INTENANCE

FIGURE 19

ENGINE OIL

DIPSTICK

AND FILL TUBE

LH SIDE

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 (_HANGING OIL.

FIGURE 20

a,, Drain oil with engine warm.,

b .. Remove hood and grill (see page 23)_

co 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°

eo Refill engine oil., Refill capacity is 3 pints.

NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

foReplace dipstick.

MAINTENANCE

SHIFT

COVER SF.

FIGURE 21

FIGURE 22

..... 1 t

BLADE !I

FIGURE 23

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determine temperature expected before next oil change,

All oil must meet A_PJ_ service classification SD, SE or

0o 32 °

, ,,,.,.,

60 °80 °100 °

Ill lily, k,.......

30 or 10W-30

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

assembly must be securely tightened into tube at atl

times when eng/ne is operating,

CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STAR-

TING SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FALLS

BELOW 32°_

Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings)

1. Check Engine Oil Level

NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine oil

level with tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstick (Fig, 20)

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

and read oil 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

servicing3

1o Brake Adjustment

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE INHIGHEST 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 LoHo frame tail.

c, Rotate brake rod (B) counterclockwise (V"_) tur-

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

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

position.

e_ Depress clutch/brake pedal to the point where belt

stops moving.

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 brake,

g, Shut engine off. Rotate brake rod (B) clockwise

(('_) by hand, turning brake rod into clevis (C),

until tight° Tighten jam nut (G) on brake rod. (B)

at clevis (C) (Fig, 22)°

h, Reinstafl 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,

CUT AWAY VIEW

LIQUID

LEVEL

BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

FIGURE 24

3o Blade Care KNOB

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

every24 hours of mowing. Do not attempt to sharpen while

on mower, ff you mow in sandy soil check the blades after

each two reDwings. The sand wears the blades away

rapidly,

COVER

NUT

WASHER

CARTRIDGE

PLATE

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,

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

OIL FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

TO check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wafl.

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.. tF

BLADE tS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD RE-

MAIN IN POSITION SHOWN tN F1G. 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, Battery ac_ solution level in each battery cell shouldbe

even with t_ottoms of tubes in cells (Fig, 24)_Add only

distilled water if necessary. NO TE: DO NO TO VERFILL

DO NOT ADD ACID,

boKeep battery and terminals clean. Refer to page

t8,

c_ Keep battery bolts tight.

d, Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in

caps open.

BODY

Clean A# Filter

FIGURE 25

Unscrew knob (Fig 25) to remove cover

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 30 engine oil Do not

saturate Squeeze in a rag or towel to distribute

evenly and remove excess

foCheck paper cartridge, Replace if excessively

dirty,

go Reassemble paper cartridge and re-position on

tractor_ NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR

FILTER REMOVED AS DIRT (DUST) WILL

DAMAGE THE ENGINE,

MAINTENANCE

3° Clean Battery and Terminals

Corrosionand dirt on the battery and terminalscause the

battery to "leak" power and hindersthe operationof the

charger.

a,. Remove terminal guard_

b_ Remove the battery from the tractor and wash

with four tablespoons of baking soda to on_

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.

do Rinse the battery with plain water, dry and

reinstall on tractor°

e.Replace cables and terminal guard. Refer to page

4. Change Engine Oil

The best time to drain engine all 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 15o

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)

eoSecl_x" gear pivot points

Lubrication Chart

BOTH ENDS OF

FOOT PEDAL SHAFT-

]L_) 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

HINGES @

SPINDLE @

WHEEL BEARINGS @

SECTOR GEAR Q

-- BOTH ENDS LIFT SHAFT@

TRANSAXLE

-- {CHECK LEVEL AT REAR

FILL PLUG) @

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.

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_

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)

MAINTENANCE

MUFFLER

ENGINE

COOLING

FINS

.,,,,e'_ HEAT SHIELD

AIR GUIDE

COVER

AIR

SCREEN

Figure 26

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO PRE-_

VENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BEFOREMAK_J

ING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT OR_

REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURETOR)_ !

1. Replace Spark Plugs

Replace spark plugs at the beginningof each season or

every 100 hours,whichevercomes firsL Gap shou/dbe set

at 0°030 inch (Fig. 28), Refer to Page 45 forreplacement

information.

2. Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Refer to page 17_

FRONT

AXLE

PIVOT

LUBRICATE THE

STEERING PLATE

IN AREA OF SECTOR

GEAR

FRONT SPINDLE

(GREASE FITTING)

|LEFT & RIGHT)

WHEEL

GREASE FITTING)

(LEFT & RIGHT)

FIGURE 27

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 28

POSITIVE

(RED CABLE)

TERMINAL

FIGURE 29

FIGURE 30

NEGATIVE

(BLACK CABLE)

TERMINAL

CHOKE

CABLE

BATTERY

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 A12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED

SYSTEM_

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE_

_'lk GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME AND SMOKING 4

MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES.I

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION AROUND[

BATTERY. j

aoConnect 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 (-1 terminal of fully charged battery,

co Connect the other end of the cable to L H, side

panelbolt (Fig. 19). NOTE: KEEP AWAY FROM

GAS TANK AND BATTERY.

do Disconnect cables in reverse order:

1., L_H_ Side Panel Bolt (Fig_ ! 9).

2_ Negative Terminal of fully charged Battery

3. Postive Terminals

CAUTION: DO NOT USE YOUR BATTERY TO

START OTHER VEHICLES.

2THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed This is

preset at the factory (3400 ± 100 RPM) 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(Fig_ 30).

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

position

d Pull thro_tle cable tight (until swivel is against side of

quarte_ circte) Fig 30 Retighten casing clamp screw

REFER TO "STARTING THE ENGINE",|

PAGE 12o

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Adjust throttle control cable before making any ad-

justment to carburetor Air cleaner must be assembled to

carburetor when running engine

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compen-

sate for differences in fuel. temperature or altitude _djusz

the carburetor fuel mixture as follows:

aGently turn idle mixture valve clockwise ('"_) Fig, 31

until it just closes and then counterclockwise P"-'_)

1 1!2 turns

CAUTION: Valve may be damaged if turned in too far

b Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make

final adjustments with engine running and choke push-

ed in

FtEPA AND ADJUSTMENT

c Move throttle control leve_ Ion dashboard) to slow

position

d Hold governor control lever against idle speed screw.

and adjust idle speed screw to obtain t 200 to 1400 RPM

Fig 31

eWhgslJ_lholding the governor control lever against idle speed

screw, tum idle mixture vaJveslowly clockwise(F_)(lean

mixture) until speed just startsto slow, Then tum counterclock-

wise (('-"_) (fic_hmixture) until engine begins to run rough

fTurn idle mixture valve back to the midpoint between

rich and lean

g Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200

RPM Release governor control lever

hMove throttle control (on the dashboard) to _FAST'"

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

proximately I/8 turn counterclockwise (Y-'_) until

engine wit! accelerate as throttle control is moved from

"SLOW" to "FAST"

FIGURE 31

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 Renloval

The belt on this tractor is special for this application.

Always replace wffh the Sears belt number in the parts

list. It is not necessary to remove mower.

aoRaise 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 LHo 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),

foPult belt off clutch pulley -between pulley and

frame.

6, Motion Drive Belt Replacement

NOTE: THERE IS A BELT INSTALLATION DECAL UNDER

Loll,, 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., 21

FIGURE 32

BELT

GUI

LOOSEN

ENGINE

PULLEY

FIGURE 33

I CLUTCH

ADJUSTABLE PULLEY TRANSAXLE

"'V'" IDL£R IDLER PULLEY

FIGURE 34

BELTGUIDE

AND ADJUSTMENT

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

belt should engage transaxle pulley_

d, Make sure "'V" part of belt engages "V'" idler°

Roll belt over engine pulley,

Loosen L.H. engine pulley belt guide bolt and

swivel belt guide bolt and swivel belt guide on-

to R, Ho belt. Tighten L.H, and R.Ho belts securely

(Fig. 35)°

Release parking brake. NOTE: WHEN A NEW

BELT HAS BEEN INSTALLED, YOU MUST

CHECK BRAKEADJUSTMENT,

IDLER

BRACKET

'LOCKWASHER

NUT

7. 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 Iockwashersand nuts from idlerbracket

(Fig° 36).

FIGURE36

8. Fu_ Replacement

Fuse is located under dash to the left of the battery., ff

fuse replacement is necessary, replace with 30 amp

automotive- type plug4n fuse_Fuses can be purchased

at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores,

9, Check Transaxle 011 Level

ADJUSTMENT

(D TRANSAXLE

PLUG

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

tractor jack°

boRemove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts°

C_ Remove filler plug (Fig 37) 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°

10. Hood Removal

a. Lifthood° Disconnect headlight wiring connec-

tion (Fig° 38).

b. Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel

(Fig. 38)_

c° Pivot hood and side panel forward and rift off

tractor (Fig. 39).

d. To replace, reverse the above procedure.

11, Mower Removal

a. Lower mower.,

Puff the four 14) release pins out of suspension

brackets (Fig. 40).

Puff tJack on attachment lift lever and lock into

place.

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 LH. AND R;H. SUS _

PENTION ARMS AND THE FRONT SUSPEN-

TION BRACKET° (FIG,, 40)

SCREW

IFIGURE 37

WIRE

CONNECTION

_. ,/7>

FIGURE 3B

U_I=ENSIONARM

SUSPENSION'

BRACKETS

RELF_SE.

ATTACHMENT

HANDLE

- SUSPENSION

- RELEASE

AND ADJUSTMENT

12. Level Mower Housing

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. 44).

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

mower deck is the same height from the ground

on each side (Fig. 42)°

Front to Rear Mower Adjustment

Move attachment rift 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° 42Z If adjustment is required follow

the procedure betow,_

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

nuts "'C'" up onto suspension arms (Fig. 43 )_

NOTE: SCREW NUTS "C" ON BOTH SUSPEN-

SION ARMS THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS

SO MOWER WiLL REMAIN LEVEL Tighten nuts

"'D'" securely_

If adjustment is required, snap out access cover

on L,,H. side of tractor above footrest (Fig. 41)o

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'" securety,_

f. Snap access cover in ptace_

With mower deck at desired height, set gauge

wheels (Fi9 44) to lowest position without

touching the ground,

Use attachment rift lever to set mower at the ap-

proximate cutting height you need,

NUT "'A"

0NUT "B'"

e, Use clevis pin (Fig. 44 ) to set gauge wheels at

lowest point without touching the ground.

FIGURE 41

FIGtlRE42 24

OF CURL

(REARFLANGES)

13. Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement

BELT ROUTING DECAL UNDER MOWER DECK COVER.

ADJUSTMENT

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

b, Remove top cover self tapping screws,

Iockwashers and nuts from idler arm bolt.

c. Ro!! belt over the top of'the R.H. mandrel,

d. Pull belt off all other mandrels,

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

cumulated around mandrels and idler arm,

f. Check deck idler arm assembly and flat idler to

see that they rotate freely (Fig° 45)

g. Be sure spring is hooked in deck idler arm

assembly and on bolt in mower housing (Fig_45).

h, Install new belt in groove of L,H. mandrel

sheave, lower groove of center mandrel sheave

and around flat idler as shown (Fig. 45).,

i From a position at discharge end of mower, roll

belt into groove of RH. mandrel sheave (Fig,

45),

j. Rotate center mandrel sheave by hand to make

sure belt is in grooves properly_

t _ BLADES WILL ROTATE WITH CENTER

MANDREL SHEAVES,,

k, Reassemble top cover to deck. Tighten aft

screws securely_

RETAINER

SPRING

GAUGE

WHEEL

SUSPENSION

NUT °'D" ARMS

I Install mower to tractor (see page 10),

14. 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 46).

IDLER ARM CENTRAL MANDREL SHEAVE

NUT _ //

FLAT IDLER /R.H, MANDREL

L.H, MANDREL \SHEAVE

SHEAVE

a, Holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam

nuts,

b, Turn adjustment bolt clockwise {:'-_) to extend

spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier

attachments),

c. Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise UV-_)

{for lighter attachments).

d. Retighten jam nut against spring bushing,

NOTE: DO NO,,T ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER

SPRING,. WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS

ADJUST WITH SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST

POSITION. 25

FIGURE 45

SPRING

BUSHING

•/ATTACHMEN"I

SPRING

JAM NUT

FIGURE 46

FLAT WASHER

LOCKWASHER---_(_

HE)( HEAD HEAT --_1

TREATEDBOLT

GRACE5

FIGURE 47

AND ADJUSTMENT

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 A/so,

experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (ca/led

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 whi/e in storage_ Toavoid engine ptoblems,

the fuel system shou/d be emptied before storage of 30

days or longer:

B. Engine Oil

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean

engine oil, ( Refert6 page 16).

15o Blade Replacement

it is not necessary to remove mower from tractor for

blade replacement, Moving adjustment lift lever to up

(Rear) position wilt permit access to blades_

a=Remove the hex head bont, tockwasher and flat

washer (Fig, 47L

b_ Remove and discard old btade.

c. Clean top and bottom of mower housing,

d Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and

secure with flat washer; iockwasher and hex

head boll TIGHTEN SECUREL Yo

C,Cylinders

1_ Remove spark plugs°

2_Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug holes

into cylinders°

3o Turn ignition key to "START"position fore few

seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new Spark P/ugs_Refer to Page 45

for replacement information,

D.Battery

1, Remove batter'/ff tractoris not used regularly during

winter months, Store in coot, dry p/ace (above 50QFIo

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°

2_ Re-charge each month ff necessary. NOTE: BATTER-

IES NOT IN USE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND NOT

KEPT FULL Y CHARGED, PRODUCE SULFATE DE-

POSITS ON PLA TES WHICH CANNOT BE REMOVED

BY RECHARGING.

EoGeneral Cleaning

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc_ of all foreign

matter°

F, Store in a Clean Dry Area

16, Storage

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it

thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in

a clean dry area.

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

Rep,lac,e Spark Plugs and adjust gap .

Charge Battery

Replace Ignition Switch

Engage Clutch/Brake Pedal

Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "Disengaged Poaition "_

Replace interlock Switch

Replace Solenoid

Replace Fuse

Check All Wire Connections

Replace Starter

Charg eor Reptace Battery

Place 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 Fuet Tank and Carburetor. use fresh fuet and

Replace Spark Plug s

Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor

..............Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load

Remove and clean Tank; replace Fuel Filter

Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary carburetor adjustments

Clean Air Screen

Replace Spark Plugs

Add or change oil

Check Spark Plugs and check for any loose wires

Major Engine overhaul

Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor and refill

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove and clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

Use fresh fuel and adjust 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

TROUBLESHOOTING

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE

UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

Place throttle controla in "FAST" position.

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-adjuet 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

WIND ROWlNGpSTRIPPING,fOR DROPPING

OF GRASS CLIPPINGS

UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING

Let grass dry out

Clean underside of Mower Deck

Level Mower

Replace Blades

Level Mower

Adjust Gauge Wheels

Replace Blades

SERWCE

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 Muffler

Clean Air Screen

Clean Front Grill

Lubricate Tractor

Replace Spark Plugs

Replace Air Cleaner Element

Tires

SCHEDULE

FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY 'EVERY

2 5 25 50 100

HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS

.... _ : , ,, ,, ,

,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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,

GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919

SCHENIATaC

RED

30 AMP

RED

IGNITION SWITCH

RED

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M-G

ON B-L

START B-S

! _

IGNITION

SWITCH

-OB

BLACK

CLUTCH/BRAKE

{PEDAL UPt

POWER j t t

TAKE OFF WHITE _....WHITE j ! .............

SW_TCH r--"_ L"-""?,_; ....

_CLUTCH L'3_F_F&"_-- _"_ '-S_)_'E N_ID "°

WHITE !J___( ELECTRIC BLACK

sO ......... _ _,_

| C CLUTCH

L.- RED 2°3°ASSl

BLACK I !I

|BLACK

SEAT SWITCH

<NOT OCCUPIED) J

BLACK L ........ -J

BLACK

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE:IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SER-

VICING OF UNIT,THEY SHOULD

BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY

SECURE YOUR WIRING

CHASSIS

GROUND

PTO SWITCH

POSIIION CIRCUIT MAKE

OFF B&E, C&D

ON B&A

D I I E

c I I B

I A

RED

IGNITION

uNiT

SPARK PLUGS

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KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

109310X

STD365402

109787)(

109788)(

4171R

121443X

121_t7X

7603./

100541K

109596X

1o9o81x

10090400

STD541225

17190408

104445X

71031008

73951000

106_315X

121478X

4152J

108824X

74610628

STD523707

121080)(

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

Key 2 5 t 1050600

Switch -Ignition 26 4021J

Bezel - ignition 2 7 4022J

Nut -Ignition 2 8 4799J

CliD 29 719J

Switch - Light 3 0 74641008

Battery 3 ! 5115J

Tray - Battery 32 109550)(

Tube -Dram 33 106367X

Clamp -Hose 34 108170)(

Solenoid 3 5 19132203

Washer -Lock 1/4 36 STD551137

* Nut- Hex Jam 1/4.20 3772240460

Screw -Flex Washer Thread Cutting 39 123198,_

1/4 -20 x t/2 4 0 102476)(

Switch -Interlock 4 ! STD522507

Screw -Hex Washer No. 10.32 x 1/2 42 STD551025

Nut -Keps No. 10 -32 43 STD541025

Diode Assembly 44 STD551125

Harness -Ignition 4 5 110859X

Bulb -Headlight 4 6 121305)(

Fuse -30 Amp 48 109748)(

Bolt -Hex 3/8 -24 x I. 3/4 49 121264X

* Bolt -Hex 3/8 -16 x 3/4 50 121493X

Cable - Ground 51 121651X

-- I0!539X

-* 123611X

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

Switch - P.T.O.

Nut. Flex

Cable -Battery.

Cover- Terminal

Screw 10- 32x 1/2

Cable * Starter

Clutch -Electric

Spacer -Clutch

Stop -Clutch

Washer

•Washer. Lock 3/8

Bolt - Carnage 1/4 -20 x 7 -1/2

"Nut -Wing 1/4 -20

Guard -Terminal

"Bolt - Hex l/4 -20 x 3/4

•Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

•Nut - Flex 1/4 -20

• Washer -Lock 1/4

Harness -Light Socket

Switch,Plunger

Relay -Operator Presence

Cap Set *Battery

Ammeter

Decal,Battery

Sheet - lnstructson, Tractor 15 °Slope

Manual. Owners

A B C

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NOo NO. NO,, NO

1 120066X Seat 49 110897X

2121247X Pan - Seat 51 108067X

3105529X Bolt -Shoulder 52 106091X

573680500 Nut- Lock 5/16- 18 53 106090X

62751R Clip 54 110350X36!

8 105513X Bracket- Pivot, Seat 55 109139X

9 73680600 Nut- Lock 3/8 -!6 56 106868X

10 121642X361 Fender 57 4900J

11 106202X Reflector _Taillight 58 3645J

12 105801X Decal 59 8710J

13 STD523707 *Bolt -Hex 3/8.16 x3/4 60 105806X

14 105567X Decal -Chassis 61 105568X

15 17490608 Screw- Hex Washer Thread Rolfing 62 19131416

3/8- 16x 1/2 63 106092X

16 17490616 Screw- Hex Washer Thread Rolfing 64 106088X

3/8- 16x 165 I06813X

17 10551 IX Strap -Fender 66 I06814X

19 121067X Spring -Compression, 67 106974X

21 !05531X Nut- Push 70 106909X

22 !05509X Bracket -Fender 71 106910X

23 106020X Tank _Fuel 72 108402X

24 I21221X Cap- Fuel 73 !2 ! 093X

25 106082X Pad- Spacer 74 19131614

26 6999R Clamp -Hose 75 I06086X

27 7834R Line _Fuel 77 105036X

28 7833R Line- Fuel

29 105465X361 Footrest - L H 79 105500X

30 105466X Pad- Footrest 80 121144X

31 105464X36I Footrest- R H. 81 19131312

32 110892X Raft- Frame -R H 82 74780816"

33 1I0893X Rail -Frame LH. 83 10040800

34 7982J Drawbar 84 19171912

35 74760716 Bolt -Hex 7/16 -14 x 1 85 17490612

36 73680700 Nut -Lock 7/!6 -14 86 121251X

37 108403X361 Panel- Side. RH 87 !21246X

88 121248X

39 108410X361 Panel -Side. L H. 89 72170410

40 12!054X Bracket -Pivot, Frame, RH

41 121055X Bracket -Pivot, Frame, L H 90 I2!249X

42 106013X361 Hood 91 I21250X

43 110875X Shield- Heat, Front 92 73900400

44 ! 05528X Grill 93 I05562X

45 108512X Bracket- Pivot. Grill, R H 94 10BZ43X

46 108513X Bracket- Pivot, Grill, L H 95 108744X

47 106003X Lens RH..

48 106004X Lens L H_

Bezel

Nut- Pal

Hinge. R H

Hinge- L H

Strap- Grill

Decal. Fender

Decal- Drive Belt Schemattc

Decal. Clutch/Brake

Bushing

Stem -Fuel Tank

Decal- Grill

Decal. Grill(Stripe)

Washer 13/32 x7/8 x16 Ga

Support -Heat Shield

Strip- Foam

Decal- Stripe, Side Panel L H,

Decal. Stripe, Side Panel RH

Decal- Caution

Screw. Special

Washer

U-Clip

Cap. Spring

Washer, 13/32x t x I4 Ga

Strip, Foam

Retainer, Belt, Lower

Shoulder Bolt. 5/16 -18 UNC

Washer 13/32x 13/16x 12 Ga.

Screw. Hex t/2 -t3 x"1Gr 5

Lockwasher, !/2

Washer, t7/32x l 3116 x t2 Ga

Screw Hex TrdoRoll 3/8 x 16 x 3/4

Strip, Foam

Switch Bracket

Snap Bushing

Bolt, Carr. 1/4 -20 x 1 1/4

Spacer, Split

Spring

Nut, Flex Flancle 1/4 -20

Decal, 18 HoP.

Decal, Stripe L.H.

Decal, Stripe R H_

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ABCD E F G H J

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L M p Q R

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O9 83

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO

2110864X Engine Model Number 422437

Type 1209 Trim01 67 STD571812

4120374 X Valve, Oil Drain 69 121468X

6110890X Tube ..Exhaust 70 17720408

8 110887X Muffler 71 121389X

g 8545,! Gasket. Muffler 72 1 t050600

I0 74570412 Screw. Socket Hd.., 114 • 20 x 3/4 73 STD547137

1!STD551125 *Washer, Lock, 1/4 74 8883R

12 110867X Base, Engine 75 677A637

13 STD523707 "Bolt, Hex, 318 -16 x 3/4 76 74370612

14 STD523112 Bolt 5/16- 18x 1 _1/4 77 74760614

15 STD55113 1Washer Lock5/16 78 7920J

16 STD541031 Nut 5/16- 18 79 72140405

17 73680600 Nut, Lock, 3t8 _16 80 STD541025

18 121355X Pulley, Ground Drive 81 7229J

!9 STD551137 =Washer, Lock, 3/8 82 1685H

20 19131614 Washer, 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga 83 STD533110

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

25 101344L Pufley 85 7241J

26 122825)( Bracket. Idler, Flat 86 73530600

27 122824X Guard, Belt, Mule Drive 87 100604K

29 72110614 Bolt, Carro 3/8 - 16x 1_3/4 88 5102J

30 STD533707 *Bolto Cart., 3/8 - 16 x 3/4 89 71673

31 102403X Idler, Flat gO 109767X

32 STD551037 *Washer, !3/32 x 13/16 x16 Ga, 91 110042X

36 I21356X Bracket, Clutch w/Bearing (Inc. Key 92 634A692

Nee 106) 93 7563R

37 207J Washer, Hardened 94 12000034

38 12000039 /(lip Ring 95 1304H

39 121361Xj Idler, Grooved 96 I06277X361

40 STD523715 "Bolt, Hex 3/8- 16x 1 3/4 97 105588X

41 73930600 Nut, Lock, 3/8- 16 98 7154J

42 12t357X Spring Extension Clutch 99 65139

43 STD570907 *Pin, Cotter 3/32 x3/4 100 59192

44 101356L Rod, Clutch 101 214J

45 104360X Idler, Flat 102 STD541410

46 121358X Retainer, Spring 103 633A 109

47 19131413 Washer, 13/32 x 7/8 x 13 Ga 104 2228M

48 121360X Retainer, Belt 105 74760724

49 104577X Adapter 106 105706X

50 STD523710 *Bolt, Hex, 3/8- 16 xI Gr. 5 108 9858M1

51 17190516 Screw, Hex, Thd. Cut5/16- 18x I109 5304,1

54 122253X Rod, Shift, Hi-Lo 110 74321016

55 105598X Bracket, Rod, Shift 111 275 t R

56 100196K Knob 112 104607X

57 73680500 Nut, Lock, 5/16 -18 113 STD522507

58 122268X Connecting Link Spring Clip 114 73680400

59 110883X V-Belt 715 19131210

60 120404X Bracket, Support, _ansaxle 116 73680700

61 74760716 Bolt Hex, 7/16 _ 14 x 1 117 11050500

62 STD551143 *Washer_ Lock 7/16 118 76020816

63 120332X Pulley, Transaxle 119 101358K

64 9204t"t Nut, Lock, 1/2 -20 120 19131612

65 104375X Shaft, Foot Pedal 122 72140506

66 121749X Washer. 25/32 x 1 - 114 x 16 Ga 126 110895X

127 120615X

DESCRIPTION

'Pin, Roll, 3/16 x1. 1/4

Control. Throttle

5cre_ Her, Thd Cur t/4.20 x7

Control, Choke

W[_.,_herLock Ext Tooth 3'8

"Nut, 3/8.24

Cover, Pedal

Bracket, Brake

Screw, Math., Unct FI Hd,

3/8 -16 x3/4

Bolt, Hex, 3/8 - 16 x7/8

Band, Brake

BolLCarr t/4-.20×5 8

*Nut, Hex, 1/4 _20

Guide, Rod, Brake

Nut, Lock, 5/16- 18

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

Rod, Brake

Spring, Compression

Nut, Lock, 3/8 -24

Yoke

Pin, Clevis

Cap, Plunger

Rod, Parking Brak_

Decal Engine

Bushing and Wheel Hub

Washer, Thrust Axle

Ktip 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

Boft, Hex 7/16- 14xl- 1/2

Bearing -Idler

Key- Woodruff

Actuator- Switch, Interlock

Scre_ -Fin 10- 24 _1

Clip

Bracket. Interlock

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

Nut- Crownlock 1/4 -20

Washer 13 '32 x 3_'4 x t0 Ga

Nut- Crownlock 7/18. I4

Washer- Lock Ext Tooth 5'16

Pin- Cotter 1_a x1

Bracket ,.Assembly Clutct_

Washer 13/32 x 1 x12 Ga

Bolt- Carriage 5/16 -!8 x3/4

Nyliner

Spark Arrester Kit

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STEERING

KEY PART

NO. NO°

1 106230X

2 8134H

3I06228X361

4 27BH

5 9040H

6 106045X

76266H

8 ! 2000029

95284J

!0 STD523707

t i 73680600

1 2 674A244

1 3 1309H

!4 5298.!

t 5 74781044

1 6 STD551 t62

17STD541062

1 8 6855M

1 9 106046X

2 0 120424X

2I110497X

22 STD551137

2 3 STD541737

24 5292J

25 t08!37X

26 19292016

2 7 109849X

2 8 STD523720

2 9 102933X

3 0 102439X

3 t 104239X

3 2 72110608

33 t01274N

3 4 ?74906 t 2

35 102458X

3 6 12000034

37 7007t3N

38 100711L

3 9 !9133808

40 1060t4X

4 I 9038R

42 t055t9X

4 3 120028X

44 105525×

45 19171416

4 6 72170622

4 7 121235X

GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO ,, NO

Tire. 16 x650 48 I06042X012

Tube. Front (not furnished with 4917720408

tractor)

Front Wheel (lnc Key No 3 and 50 t05810X

of Key No. "4) 5 I !00710L

Fitting. Grease 5274760880

Bearing 5 3 73680800

Spindle, RH 54 19172670

Bearing, Thrust 5 5 120542X

Klip Ring 56 677A457

Bracket_ Axle 57 7790J

"Bolt - Hex 3/8 - 16 x 3/4 58 5TD523720

Nut, Lock, 3/8. 16 59 79137473

Axle. Front (Inc. Key 13) 60 STD541037

Bearing 6 I5273J

Tube. Pivot, Axle 62 73680500

Bolt. Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 Gr 5 6 3 7985J

"Washer. Lock 5/8 64 65739

*Nut, He_ 5/8- 77 65 59792

Fitting. Grease 66121377X011

Spindle, L H 67 108456X

Sector Assembly 68 t06615X

Link. Drag 6 92751R

*Washer, Lock 3/8 70 !09850X

°Nut, Hex 3/8 -24 7 1 I09851X

Bushing, Beflcrank 7 2 7919J

Bellcrank 7 3 73700600

Washer 29/32 xt - t/4 x76 Ga 74 5TD_4!337

Rod. Tie 75 STD533!07

*Bolto Hex 3/8 o t6 x 2 Gr 5 76 121749X

Spacer, Split 77 121748X

Bracket, Support. Steering 7 8 74930516

Bearing. Flanged 79 704757X

Bolt, Cart 3/8 ,, 16 x7Gr, 5 80 100644K

Support. Steering 8 7 79111416

Screw, Hex Washer Thd Rolling 82 5TD523770

3_8 ., 15 ×34 83 100207k

Shaft, Steering 84 108367X

Klip Ring 85 120199X

Wheel, Steering 86 121177X

Adapter. Steering 87 110946X

Washer 88 19133807

Sleeve. Steering 89 8022J

Bearing 90 121748X

Dash_ Lower 91 121232X

Dash 92 74180412

Bracket, Support, Dash 93 19091216

Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. 94 73510400

Bolt _, Cart .3/8 . 76 x 2 3/4 95 4171R

Spacer

Cover. Gate. Shift

Screw, He× Washer Thd Cuthnc

t4-,20x72

Decal, Insert

Cap, Steering Wheel

"Bolt -Hex 1/2 -13x 5

Nut, Lock 1/2 .. 13

Washer 17/32 x!58 x !0 Ga

Bracket Idler

Pulley Idler

Spring

"Bo_t _e_ 378 ',6 _2 i/4

Washer ;3/32 x 78 x 1,3Go

"Nut., Hex 3/8 -, 16

Bracket Frame Fror't

Nut Lock 5 16 18

Support Ba:ter_

Stem Va:_ e

Cap _.'a!_e

Dashplate

Deca, Ins:rut:or

Pin fVtour, ttrc Jc €,1 _,acke;

Clip

.Joint ,, T_e ROC ,Rr" T_.eac

Jomr, T;e RoC , L t= T_'eac

Rod. Tie

Nut., /'-Y,ex Jam 3/8 -24 LH

"Nut ,, He_ Jam 3/8., 2 _I

"Bo_r ,, Carriage 5/t6 .. 18 _3/.i

Washer 13/32x 1 -1/4 x I6 Go.

Washer 25/32 x i -5/8'x 16 Ga.

Bolt He_ 5./76 ,, 78 _

Cap., Hub Fron'_

Bushing _,Handle

Washer 11/32 _7/8 _ ; 6 Ga

"Bolt. Hex 3/8 ,. 16 xt Gr 5

Clip .3/8

Decal -, Adlustment

Tube

Collar

Spindle Stop

Washer 13/32 x 1 -1/4x 7 Ga..

Dash Plug

Washer 25/32 x 1.5/8 x t6 Ga_

Cap, Spindle

Screw, Mach. Cr, I/4 -20 x 3/4

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,

Nut -Hex Keps 1/4 -20

Clip

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KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO.

!00734K

110807X

!!0811X

STD570907

2876/'1

19131016

121794X

!10871X

STD523107

73680500

t20350X

STD522505

73680400

!06351X

t 10436)(

73350600

105040X

74 750806

STD551108

105041X

STD511005

73631000

120137X

108t0X

19151216

12000037

7594J

790 lJ

73900400

7596J

105503X

4939M

74760 616

Handle, Adiust, Lift 34 121002X

Nut 3 5 t2'1006X

Rod, Adjust, Lift 36 105723X

"Pin, Cotter. 3/32 x 3/4 37 STD523710

Spring 3 8 !09413X

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 3 9 74780624

Cover, Access

Shield, Heat, Rear 40 STD55 7050

*Bolt, Hex. 5/!6 _18 x 3/4

Nut, Lock, 5/16 *I8 4 I 9135R

Brace, Heat Shield 42!05429X

"Bolt, Hex, 1/4 -20 x 1/2 Gr, 5 43 105413X

Nut, Lock, 1/4 ,20 44 STD551150

Plug 4 5 STD54 I050

Grommet, Split 4 6 105501X

Nut -Flex Jam 3/8 -16 UNC 4 7STD533707

Bracket, Fuel Pump 4 8 73680600

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

3/8 5 0 110908X

"Washer, Lock No, 8 5 1STD5331 tO

Pump, Fuel 52 19111610

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

t/2 54 I21046X

Nut. Lock No. 10 _24 55 17490608

Shaft, Lift

Trunnion, Stop Depth 5 7STD54t037

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 5 8 5328J

Klip Ring 59 STD551037

Bracket. Lift, L,H. 60 5329J

Bolt, Shoulder

Nut. Hex Flange 1/4 20 62 73930600

Link. Lift, L,H. 64 12000022

Link. Lift, R.H. 65 19292016

Retainer. Spnng

Washer, Lock 3/8

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Lever Lift

Rod, Detent

Plunger, Lever

"Bolt -Hex 3/8 -16x 1

Grip, Handle

Bolt, Hex 3/8 -16 x 1I/2

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

Ga.

Retainer Spnng

Arm, Suspension

Stud, Pivot Center

"Washer, Lock, 1/2

"Nut, Flex, 1/2 • 13

Bracket, Suspenston, Mower

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

Nut, Lock. 3/8 -16

Spring -Ass'v, -Asstst, Lift

Guard, Belt. Engine

"Bolt, Carnage, 5/16 *18 x 1

Washer ! 7/32 x!x 10 Ga.

Panel, pnt, Side, R.H.

Panel, pnt, Std#, L.H.

Bolt, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling

3/8 16 x 1/2

"Nut, Hex 3/8 16

Bolt •Adjust, Spnng, AssJst

"Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga,

Bracket, Spring •Asslst

Nut Centerlock 3/8 •16

Klip Ring

Washer 29/32 x ! -1/4 x16 Ga.

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MOWER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO0 NOD N O NO.

1105415X

2106022X

317490508

4 763 IJ

5 72110505

6 S10551131

7 STD541031

8 8418J

9 72740506

Z01685I-I

1 1 STD551037

1 2 1216Ei8X

1 3 121657X

1417490612

! 5 106635X

16 STD623715

I7STD557137

1 8 19132012

t9 674A213

2 0 7834J

217835J

,2 2 72110522

23 19111610

2 4 102403X

2 5 STD523715

2 6 STD54 1037

2 7 104361X

28 51D523112

29 191 ! 12t6

3 0 8438J

3 1 106224 X

32 705448X

33 105449X

34 STD533707

35 73680600

Housing, Mower 3 6 105453X

Cover. Drive, Deck 3 7 5565J

Screw -Hex Washer Thd Roll 3 8 4939M

5/16- 18 x1/2 39 4898H

Runner, L Ho 4 0 105455X

BsIt. Cart 5/16., 18 x5/8 4 I 105433X

"Washer ,, Lock, 5/16 4 2 110237X

"Nut . Hex 5/76 -1B 43 105434X

Runner, R H 44 105436X

Bolt_ Cart 5/16 - 18 x3/4 45 105447X

Nut. Lock 5/16. 18 4 6 121343X

"Washer ! 1/32 x11/16 x 16 Ga 4 7 3146R

Mandrel. Secondary 4 8 106381X

Mandrel -Primary 4 9 STD54 7050

Screw -He× Washer Thd Rol! 5 0 74760622

3/8 _16 x 3/4 5 t105435X

Blade 5 2 3720R

"Bolt He_, 3,/8-24 x11/2 Gr 5 53 12000039

"Washer, Lock, 3/8 54 19171612

Washer 13/32 xI - 1/4 x12 Ga 55 I05440X

Arm Assembly, Idler 5 6 105458X

Liner. Bearing 5 7 105460X

Bearing 5 8 105461X

Bolt. Carriage 5/16 -!8 x2 3/4 59 105459X

Washer 11/32 •1 x !0 Ga 60 73680500

Pulley, Idler 6 I120135X

"Bolt- He× 3/8. 16 •1 I/2 62 19111016

"Nut v Hex 3/8 . 16 63 109785X

Spring 6 4 t06734 X

"Bolt - He_ 5/16.18 _ 1.1/4 Gr 5 65 109743X

Washer 11/32 _3/4 x16 Ga 66 106735X

Spacer 6 8 110452X

Decal- V-Beft, Dr ,Schematic, 69 3713J

Mower 70 ---

Bracket, Ga Wheel, R H

Bracket, Ga Wheel. L H 7 1 73680800

"Bolt. Carriage 3/8 .16 ×3/4 73 19171512

Nut, Crowntock 3/8 !6 74 72240608

7 6 110884X

77 19131614

78 121352)(

Bar, Ga Wheel

Pin, Clevis

Retainer. Spring

Bolt. Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Brkt. Suspension

Spacer

Brace, Suspension

Parallel Link

Brkt, Suspension

Decal., Warning

Retainer -Spring

V-Belt

"Nut. 1/2- 13

Bolt. He_ 3/8. 16 × I . 3/8

Pin. Release

Spring

Ring, Klip

Washer 17/32 _t x 12 Ga

Pin. Clevis

Brkt. Outer, RH

Brkt. Inner, R H

Brtk ,Inner, L H

Brkt .Outer. L H

Locknut 5/16, 18

Spacer

Washer 11/32 _ 5/8 _ I6 Ga

Shield. Deflector

Spring, Deflector

Bracket. Deflector

Rod, Hinge

Push Nut

instruction. Caution Decal

Decal -Safety Standard

.Not Serviced

Lock Nut -Flex I/2 -13

Washer 17/32 _ 15 t6 _ 12 Ga

Bolt. Carriage 3/8 16 • t

VSett

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Keeper, belt

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TRANSAXLE

KEY PART DESCRtPTIO_J KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO NO NO NO

4197R Axle Shaft 49 4895H

5645R Retaining Ring 50 4222R

4t99R Final Drive Gear 51 1529R

4216R Differential Gear 52 8119M

4215R Differential Pinion 53 4220R

4217R Differential Carrier 54 4209R

6256H Axle Thrust Washer 55 42! 3R

74020652 Hex Bolt 3iB 24 x 3 I/4 56 4442R

(1" Thread Length) 57 4195R

7392M Steel Ball 58 4214R

6272H Spring Shift Fork Detent 59 4194R

4985R Shift Fork, High Low Range 60 r7528R

6266H Thrust Bearing Race 61 4208R

4212R 4th Reduction Pinion 62 4207R "

4196R 3rd Reduction Gear Shaft 63 7398H

6276H SnaI_ Ring -_Crescent Type 64 4203R

633A63 High Low Range Gears

8118M Needle Bearing 65 4204R

8740H1 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

78t0H Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8 24 70 !370H

4986R Shift Fork- LH 71 633A69

7393R Oil Seal

992R1 Sintered iron Bearing 72 20BJ

6216H Shift Fork Shaft 73 4201R

6262H Shift Fork. RH, 74 12000002

122254X Shift Shaft, High Low Range 75 1153R

6296H Oil Seal 76 7392H

5855H Pressure Relief Valve 77 3990H

122162)( Gearcase, Reverse idler Shaft and 7B 73220500

Bearings R.H (inc. Key No's t7 79 1167R

t8, 25, 33, 50.63, 76, 77 and 82) B0 73360700

6277H Dowel Pin 81 6270H

4225R Needle Bearing 82 7384 H

7396H Thrust Bearing Race B4 53B4,J

419BR 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 85 297BJ

4200R 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 86 633A85

7395H Thrust Bearing Race 87 B739H1

121878X Gearcase Gasket 8B 4924H

122,11B.3X Gearcase and Bearings -,L,H. 89 19151516

(tnc Key No's 18, 25. 49. 50 (2L 90 110542X

51 and52) 91 19181511

13320400 Pipe Plug t/2 -14 NPT 92 7bJ

6271H O11Seal 93 6274H

13060200 Pipe Plug t/4. t 8 N P T g4 76020412

74780524 "Hex Bolt 5/16 18 x1,, 1/2 95 10040500

Grade 5 96 74760514

10140500 Lockwasher 5/16 Extra Heavy 97 633A109

98 122419X

Needfe Bear tng

Needte Bearing

Needle Bearing

Needte Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduchon Pinion Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Fsnal Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pin=on., High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd Reduction

Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key-Hi. Pro 1 B xt7 32

Snap Ring ,. Crescent Type

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediateand High Speed Clusler

Pinions

Input Shaft

Low Speed Pimon

E. Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

Reverse Idler Thrust Washer "

Needle Bearing

"Hex Nut 5/16 18

Seahng Washer

Hex Jam Nut 7116 20

O_t Seal

ReverseIdler Shah

Gear Shdt Lever Bent

Gear ShiftCap

Gear ShdI BaliCover arid Pin

Shi!tLever Gu,de Bali,,Keyed

Spring

Washer 15/32 x t5/t6 x 16 Ga

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer g/16 x 15/16x t2Ga

Gea_ Shift Gate and Reinforcement

Shdt Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter ltB x 3/4

"Lockwasher 5 16

"HexBoIt5/16 18UNCx7/8

Gear Shdt Lever Ass'y,

Transaxle Assembly Less Brake Drum

&Sh=ftLever

"STANDARD HARDWARE PURCftASE LOCALLY

REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255919

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE HUMBER 1256-01

CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE

..+,10 _---70 "_46

_" _69

lo__..,ve_ --'4s

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55 38

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REPAUR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01

CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

N O. NO. NO NO

491685 Cylinder Assembly 34 212337

391086 Seal.Oil 35 491287

212461 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 I 40 394539

393153 Breather Assembly No 2

27803 Gasket-Valve Cover 41 90576

94382 Screw-Sere

270982 Gasket.Crankcase Cover

1/64" Thick 44 398924

271145 Gasket.Crankcase Cover 45 68838

005"" Thick 46 280220

27! 146 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 94196 52 93053

Key tor retaining timing gear 53 94296

394535 Cover Assembly -Crankcase 54 491530

29 t 675 Seal-Of 55 68538

93847 Screw.Crankcase cover Mlg Sem 56 93448

394955 Piston Assembly.Standard/nc Key No s57 222696,

20 & 22) 58 220863

394956 Piston Assembly -010" 0S 59 222773

394957 Piston Assembly. 020" O S 60 231445

394958 Piston Assembly. 030 °_0 S 61 393606

394959 Ring Set -Piston -Standard 62 393741

394960 Rittg Set _Piston -0t0' 0 S 63 261961

394961 Ring Set -Piston -020" 0S

394962 Ring Set. Piston -030" 0 S

398990 Dipstick and Tube Assembly (lnc 64 210940

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

260924 Lock-Piston Pin 86 262332

299691 Pin Assembly. Piston 67 398808

Standard (lnc, Key No 22) 68 230318

39 t286 Pin * Assembly*Piston- 005- 0 S 69 9279 I

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 49 I523

92909 Screw.Connecting Rod 74 262331

390420 Valve-Exhaust 75 93886

65906 Spring-Intake Valve 76 27t t70

26828 Spring-Exhaust Valve 77 27t t 74

221596 Retainer-Intake Valve 78 223882

292260 Rotocoil.Exhaust

93630 Retainer-Exhaust Valve Roto_ Cap

261368 Tappet-Valve

Gear.Cam

Foam Seat -, Governor Shall

Pipe ,, Fuel 23 'cut to length

Gear oGovernor

Wrench.Spark Plug

Washer-Gov Crank Ims_de)

** Plug.Spark (Resistor) 2-3/8

high-6Omm)

Nut.Hex 8.32

Cap and (]ipslJck.OJl F_i_er

Seat-Filler Tube

Tube *Od Filter

Screw-Hex Hd

Trough,Dipper

Base-Engine

Gasket.Engme Base

Guide Air

Clamp-Fuel Pipe

Retainer.ERing

Crank.Governor

Elbow-Spark Plug

Ptug.,Hex Socket

Key.Flywheel

Washer

Washer.. Thrust

Gear,.Timmg

Seal Ass y and Retainer

Bearing.Bait (P T 0 s_del

Guide-Exhaust Valve

NOTE 231218 Intake Valve Guide

Only (Brass)

Seat.Exhaust Valve (Standard)

Seat.Intake Valve (Standard)

Lower Bushing ,, Gev

Wire.Ground

Connector.Fuel P_pe

Washer.Lock Shakeproof

TermJnal,,Spade

Valve.Intake

Washer

Bearing,.Cyhnder

Upper Bushing.Governor

Screw

Sea! Tube

Gasket. Exhaust

Washer -Gov Shah

"INCLUDED IN GASKET SET 394501

+ SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO iNSTALL

** Use resistor plug, Champion RJ19LM or eqivalent

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ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01

AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP

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ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01

AiR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

I280819 Tube.Breather

2 280 I98 Tubeqntake

3213288 ManifoldAss'y Intake

4 271412 + *Gasket-Carb, Mtg

5 270884 Gasket.Intake Manifold Mtg

6 93415 Screw Carb MTG Sere

7 94367 Screw Intake Manifold Mtg Sere

8 491630 Carburetor Ass'}, (Inc Key No's

9, 10, 1I, 12. 13. 14_ 15. 16, 17,

18, i9, 20, 21, 22, 23. 24, 25,

28, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49. 50, 51,

6!,63,64&65

9 491541 Body Assembly -Upper Carburetor

(Inc Key No°s 10, 13, t8. 23 &

24)

10 230318 Connector. Fuel

11 231209 Bushing*Throttle Shaft

t2 491538 + Valve Ass'y-Carb Idle

!3 93499 Screw-Throttle and Choke Valve

Mtg Sem

t4 221939 Vafve- Throttle

15 392672 Shaft and Lever-Throttle

16 91920 Screw.Mach Fil lid 8.32 x 5/8

17 26157 Spring. Throttle Adj

18 271607 + "Gasket-Carburetor Body

19 298514 Float.Carburetor Body

20 230896 + Pin-Float Hinge

21 394681 + Valve-Fuel Inlet

22 491665 Body -Lower Carburetor (lnc Key

No's 11, 13. 14, 15 & 65)

23 223534 Valve-Choke

24 392673 Shaft and Lever-Choke

25 94152 Screw-Hex Head Sem 10/32 x3/4

27 93897 Screw-Casing Clamp

28 231338 °Jet-Needle Valve

29 222752 Body.Air Cleaner

30 212706 Knob.Air Cleaner

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO,

31 93715 Nut.Hex

32 262333 Link Governor

33 94298 Nut.Square

34 262351 Spring.Governor

35 251563 Spring -Governor Idle

36 491282 Bracket.Speed Control

37 262337 Spring.Compression

38 94297 Screw Pan Head

39 491298 Lever Ass'_' Governo, dnc Key

Nos 40 55 & 56)

40 222289 Washer

4 t 223882 Washer

43 93893 Screw_Sem

44 397882 Plug (lnc Key No 73 )

52 271271 Element.Air Cleaner

53 271411 + Gasket, Air Cleaner

54 271180 Washer

55 93853 Bolt.Governor Lever

56 92278 Nut,,Hex

57 223001 Cover-Air Cleaner

58 222835 Cartridge Plate.Air Cleaner

59 93868 Screw-Sere

60 392643 Mounting Strap Assay Air Cleaner

(Inc Key No 43)

62 394018 Cartridge.Air Cleaner

63 27t013 + Washer,Choke Shaft

67 394358 Filter.Fuel

68 93053 Clamp-Fuel Pipe

69 393815 Fuel-Line (cut to required

length )

70 394501 Gasket Set

7t 491539 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

72 223472 Plug. Welch

73 280474 O.Ring Seat

"INCLUDED IN GASKET SET

+INCLUDED IN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

°For high altitude -use jet #231333

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ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATFON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

N O oNO. NO_ NQ

DESCRIPTION

I 394891 Armature Group (lnc Key No's t8 394808

23&5)

2 394970 Trigger Coil Assembly Magnatron

Ignition 19 390837

3 22t 798 Terminal -Ignition Cable 20 394860

4 93381 Screw. Armature Mtg Sere 2I 398003

5 394988 Armature Ass'y 22 280 I04

649I 180 Flywheel and Ring Gear Ass'y _Magneto 23 90366

7 93821 Screw -Sem 24 9t 162

8223726 Retainer-Fan

9 392595 Stator *Alternator 25 393254

10 39 t362 Gear -Flywheel Ring (Includes

Mounting Parts) 26 94192

11 280815 Fan -Flywheel 27 94385

12 213472 Fan -Booster 28 223008

13 93535 Screw-Sere 29 230674

14 19203 Puller -Flywheel (Optional 30 393537

Accessory) 31 93808

15 94003 Thru Bolt

!6 395538 Brush Set 33 398865

17 395537 Commutator End Cap Assay -

Starlet' (lnc Key No 16) 34 222511

35 393825

Motor .. Starting (inc Key No s

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

23 & 24)

Amature Assembly (Motor)

Drive End Cap Ass'), -Starter

Clutch Ass'y

Gear

Lockwasher

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

1/2"

Kit. Pinion Spring (Inc Key No_s

22&26)

Roll Pin

Screw- Hex lid

Screen. Rotating

Nut -Hex

Connector. Tri Circuit

Screw-Sere

Starter Drive Group (Inc Key No_s

21. 22,25&26)

Washer. Spring

Housing Assembly

MUFFLER, AIR GUIDE AND HOUSING GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NQ NO

1 49 t243 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 -Sem

223734 Shield *Cylinder

222849 Cover -Air Guide

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AttachmentsThat Addto the Usefulnessof YourCraftsmanGardenTractor

Searsoffersawidevarietyofattachmentsthatfityourtractor.Manyofthesearelistedbelowwithbriefexplanationsof howtheycanhelpyou.This

listwascurrentat the timeofpublication:however,it maychangeinfutureyears-- moreattachmentsmaybe added,changes(includingchanges

inthestocknumber)maybemadein theseattachments,orsomemaynolongerbeavailabTe.

Mostoftheseattachmentsdonot requireadditionalhitchesorconversTonkits (thosethatdo areindicated)andaredesignedforeasyattachingand

detaching.Youmayordertheseattachmentsat mostSearsretailstores,catalogsatesoffices,andthroughthe catalog.

LAWNSWEEPERSletyoucollectgrassclippingsandleaves°

StockNo. Palh Capacity

71-24030 30-in. 9,0cu.ft.

71-24032 32-in, 10o0cu_ft.

71-24033High-Performance 32in° 11o5cuoft_

71-24038 38-ino 12_5cu_ft,,

LAWNVACSfor powerfulcollectionsofheavygrassclippingsandleaves.All acceptWandattachmentto pickupdebrisin hard-to-reachplaces,

StockNo. Engine Capacity ArsoRequired

71-2455 3HP 8 bu, 71-26471chute

71.2452 3HP t2 buo 71-26471chute

71-2447 5HP 25buo 71-24474chute

10cuoft, cart

CARTSmakehaulingeasy.

StockNo, Size Capacity

71-24353 4 cu.fl. 400ibo Dumpcart

71-24354 10cu.fL 1,000lb. Haulingcart

71-24355 10curft. 1,000tbo Dumpcart

71-24356 !4 cu.IL 1,250lb_ Dumpcart

71-24357 17cu.fro 1,500 lb. Dumpcart

ROLLERforsmootherlawnsurface.36-inchwide,18inchdiameterwater-tightdrumholdsupto 390iboof weight,Roundededgespreventharmto

turf,,AdjustablescraperautomaticallycYeansdrum.Stocknumber71-24084.

SPREADEPJSEEDERSmakeseeding,realizing,andweedkitlingeasy_Broadcastspreadersarealsousefulforgranularde-icersandsand,

71-24!94 Droptype,36inch.12in, semi-pneumaticwheels.100lb. capcitysteelhopper,

71-24394 Broadcastsover a 5 to 8 foot swath.,70 Ibncapacitysteel hopper,Noncorrosivespreadings_,,_ner,nylon gear box,

stainlesssteelshaft,

71-24395 Broadcasts8 to 10foot swath,t60 tb,capacity.(covers40,000sq ft,)No-nJstpolypropylenehopperand impeller Vinyl

hoppercover.

71-2416 Broadcasts6 to8footswath.50 lb.capacity.Corrosion-resistantconstruction°Polyethylenehopper,

CORINGAERATORtakessmallplugsoutof soiltoatlowmoistureandnutrientstoreachgrassroots,36_inchswath 24hardenedsteelcoringtips,

150lb.,capacityweighttray,,Stocknumber71_24351

AERATORpromotesdeeproot growthfor a heathy lawn_Tapered2 5"steelspikesmountedon 10-in diameterdiscspunctureholes in soilat

closeintervalsto letmoisturesoakit,.Steelweighttrayfor increasedpenetration,_;tocknumber71-2435."

DETHATCHERloosensandflipsthatchandmattedleavesIo lawnsurfacefor easypickup.Twentyspringline teeth,,Usefulto preparebareareas

forreseeding.40 inchrearmount:Stocknumber71-24313.38inchfrontmount:Stocknumber71-24301,.

SPRAYERSuse 12-voltDCelectricmotorthatconnectstothetractorbatteryor other12-voltsource,Includesboomsfor automaticsprayingwhen

pulling,and handheldwand for spotspraying,Wandhas adjustablespraypattemoFor applyingherbicides,insecticides,fungicides,and liquid

fertilizers.

71_458 50psi maximumpressurewith25footwandlengthoSpraysupto25feetwithwand.

71-24398 25psimaximumpressurewithI8 footwandlength°Spraysup to18feetwithwand,

DOZERBLADEremovessnow;gradesdirt,sandandgravel.48incheswide,17 incheshigh,cears44 inchpathwhenangled.Masterlilt contro?e

leverfor operatorease.Springtripfor snowremovalonunevenpavemeni;built- in floatfor bladeto followgroundcontour.Reversible,replaceable

scraperbar.(Usewithtire chains,wheelweightsor reardrawbarweight).StockNo.71-24402

SNOWTHROWERhas 42-inchswath,Drum-typeaugerhandlespowderyand wet/heavysnow°Mountseasilywith simplepin arangemenLDis.

chargechuteadjuststo240degreearcfromtractorseat.6-inchdiameterspoutdischargessnow10to50 ftoLiftcontro!ledat tractorseat°(Usewith

life chains,wheelweights,orreardrawbarweight)°SIockNoo71-24074

TiRECHAINSareheavyduly; closelyspacedextra-largecrosslinksg_vesmoothride,outstandingtraction°StockNo.71-26946_

WHEELWEIGHTSprovidestability,reducetearingoftuffwhenmovingonhills,stopping,turning,starting.Providesextraweightfortractionto pull

low-loads,lawnvac. Requiredfor snowremoval.For plowing:oneinfrontframe,one/n right reartire, twoon left reartire. For snowbloweror

dozerblade:oneon right reartire, one onleft reartire.55 pounds°StockNo.71-26234.(Frontor rearmountingframebracketStockNo.71-

26235_)

CHEVRONTIRESfor extratraction.Pairofreartiresmountedonwheets,StockNo.71.24167.

TRACTORCAB has heavyduty vinylfabricovertubularsteel frame,fiberglasstop;clear plasticwindshieldoffers360 degreevisibitity_Hinged

metatframedoorswithcatch.Keepsoperatorwarmanddry. Removevinyland windshieldfor use as sun protectorin summer.StockNo.71-

24173,

Optionalaccessoriesfor tractorcab:tinted/temperedsolidsafetyglasswindshiedwithhandoperatedwiper(StockNo.71-26168);12-voltamber

caulionlightformountingoncabtop(StockNo.71-26169)o

TRACTORCOVERprotectstractorfromweather.MadeofEvolution3 fabric(water-repellent,extremelybreathable,lightweight,soft,non-abrasive,

pliableinall temperatures,durable,stain-tear-punctureresistant,willnotshrinkor stretch).StockNo.71-24602.

'TILLERhas8hpengineto prepareseedbeds,cultivateandcompostgardenresidue.Chain-drivetransmission,Six 11inchdia, onepieceheat-

treatedsteeltines.Tills30inchpath,(RequiressleevehitchStockNoo71-25231.)StockNo.71-25249,

*PLOWturnssoil6 inchesdeep,cuts10inchfurrow_Crankadjus_ent controlsdepth,3-positionyokesetswidth.Heavysteellandslideforstraight

forrowing_StockNo.,71-24233.

"DISCHARROWhas2 gangsof 4 steelbladesthatanglefrom10to 20degrees40incheswide.Canhook2unitsin tandem.StockNo,71-24234.

"REARGRADERfLEVELERBLADEis42-incheswideoperatedfromdriver'sseat Reversiblesteelbladecanbeangledat30 degreesforgrading.

Reversesfor snowplowing.StockNo.71-24239..

*SLEEVECULTIVATORis43 incheswide. Preparesgroundfor seeding,helpsweedcontrol Steel frameholds5 adjustablesweeps.Adjusts

vertically,horizontally,StockNoo71-25304.Optionalaccessoryforcultivator:steelforrowopenerfor widerforwideopeningsfor potatoes,corn,and

otherdeepseededcrops(StockNo,71-25305).

ELECTRICALASSISTKITmountsto masterlift.Raisesandlowersfront,mid,andrearmountaltachmentswithflipof switch,StockNo,71-25242_

*Asteriskedattachmentsrequiresleevehitch(StockNo.71-25231)for usewithmasterliftsystem.,Singlepin couples/uncouples.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING GUIDE

ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE. OR TREE

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

greater than 15°}; never across the face. Make {urns gradu-

ally to prevent t{ppJng or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.255919

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

CRRFTSMRN

GT 78HP TWIN

-44"" MOWER

GA TRACTOR

The Model Number will be found on the Model P/ate Iocat ed under

the seat. Always provide the Model Number when requesting

service or repair parts for' your" Garden Tractor,

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service

Center/Departments and most Sears Stores,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, AL WAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW-

ING INFORMATION:

• THE PART NUMBER

• THE PART DESCRIPTION

Q 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"o

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A. 123611XOE 3.10_89

Printed in U,S,A.

Craftsman 917255919 User Manual GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR Manuals And Guides L1004534

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