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MODEL MBE 917=255980 OWNER'S MANUAL

oAssembly

oOperation

Customer

Responsibilities

Service

®Adjustments

•Repair Parts

Caution:

, Read and Follow

; all Safety Rules

and Instructions

, Before Operating

This Equipment

SAFETY RULES &

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

I PORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.

FAILURETO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,

I. GENERAL OPERATION -

•Read, understand, and follow all instructionsinthe manual

and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

, Clear' the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc..,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade_

• Be surethe area is clear of otherpeople before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

° Never carry passengers°

° Do notmow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

° Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point

it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

° Slow down before tuming.

° Never leave a running machine unattended, Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine and remove keys

before d smountingo

° Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light°

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

° Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine tnto

atrailer or"truck._

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesare a majorfactor related to loss-of-controlandtipover

accidents,whichcan resultin severeinjury ordeath. All slopes

requireextracaution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeel

uneasyonit,donotmowiL

DO:

•Mowupand downslopes, not across.

•Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree limbs,etc.

°Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terraincould

overturnthemachine° Tallgrasscanhide obstac/es

•Useslow speed..Choosea!owgearsothatyouwillnothave

to stoporshiftwhileonthe slope.

°Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weightsorcounterweightstoimprovestability.

°Use extra care withgrasscatchersorother attachments..

Thesecanchangethestabilityof the machlne_

•Keepallmovementontheslopess/owand gradual Donot

makesuddenChangesin speedor direction_

oAvoid startingorstoppingona slope. If tireslose traction,

disengagethe bladesandproceedslowlystraightdownthe

slope°

DO NOT:

•_Donottumonslopesuniessnecessary,andthen,tumslowty

andgraduallydownhill,if possible.....

° Donotmownear'drop-offs,ditches,orembankments.The

mowercouldsuddenlyturnoverif a wheelisoverthe edge

ofa clifforditch,or ifan edgecavesin.

° Do not mow on wet grass_Reducedtractioncouldcause

sliding°

°Donottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe

ground,

°Do not usegrasscatcher on steep slopes,, 2

IlL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur' if the operator is not alert to the

presence ofchildren, Children are often attracted tothe machine

and the mowing activity. Neverassume that childrenwill remain,

where you lastsaw them_

•Keep childrenout ofthe mowing area and under thewatchful

care of another responsible adulL

° Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

o Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children_

° Never catty children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• "Never allow chi[dren to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision..

IV, SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and otherfuels They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container_

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Aliow engine [o cool before refueling_ Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a watr:r h ater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area

° Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

°Never' tamper' with safety devtces_ Check their proper

operation regularly,

•Keep machine free of grass leaves, orotherdebds build-up,

Cean otor fuel spillage° Allow machine to cool before

storing.

=Stop and inspect the equipment if you stdke an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

° Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

• Grass catchercomponents are subject towear', damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary_

° Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them°

•Check brake operation frequently_ Adjust and service as

required_

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j _ Lookfor this symbol to point out impor- I

JAA, tant safety precautions. It means J

J_CAUTIONII! BECOME ALERTIII YOUR J

J_SAFETY IS INVOLVED

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance,

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service CenteriDepartmento We have competent, we!_-

trained technicians 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 unit properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"°

MODEL

NUMBER 917°255980

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PLJRCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct., Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules..

. Followa regular schedule in maintaining, cadng for and

using your unit.

o Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-

ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 18_0

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3..5GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OiL TYPE (API-SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W! FILTER: 4.,0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 35 PINTS

CHAMPION RV15YC

SPARK PLUG:

(GAP: ..025")

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: °003" - °006"

EXHAUST: ,.016" - o019"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward

1st 0.75

2nd 1.50

3rd 250

4th 1.50

5th 3,5O

6th 5.75

Reverse 2,.25

TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS

CAPACITY AND TYPE: SAE 30 API*SG

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSi

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

15 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 30-35 FT,.LBS,.

WARNING: This unit isequipped with an inL_rnalcombus*

tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered

land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if

any),. If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in

effective working order by the operator_

in the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on

federal lands.. A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See R EPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the

instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during norma! use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.

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

° Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improperstorage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if anY battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in materi!l 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 RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have ether rights which may vary from state to state_

..... SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., 9/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-18 ,_,

WARRANTY ...................... ;,........... (. .................. _,.......... 3 "_'

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5

ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10

OPERATION .......................................................... 11-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 19-25

STORAGE ................................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 27-28

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 31-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 48-57

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK COVER

INDEX A

Accessories .............................................................5

Adjustments:

Brake ................................................2t

Carburetor ........................................25

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

Mower'

Front-To-Back ................................20

Side-To-Side ..................................19

Throttle Control Cable ........................25

Air Filter, Engine ........................................18

Air Screen, Engine ......................................18

Assembly ..........................................................7-t0

Battery:

Charging ................................................8

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

installation..................................................i0

Levels................................................8,16

Preparation ....................................8

Starting with Weak Battery ........... 23

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

Terminals ..............................................16

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ..................22

Mower Drive

RemovallReplacement ............ 20

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ...................21

Blade:

Sharpening ............................................16

Replacement .......................................16

Brake Adjustment .........................................2t

CarburatorAdjustment ..........................25

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

Customer Responsibilities .................16-18

Engine:

AirFilter........................................18

Air Screen ............................................18

Cooling Fins .................................18

Engine Oil................................13,i8

Fuel Filter .........................................18

Spark Plug(s) ..................................18

Tractor:

Battery.............................................16

Blade .............................................16

Lubrication Chart ..........................17

Maintenance Schedule ......................15

Tire Care ........................... 8,16,23

Transaxie .......................................17

Cutting Height, Mower ..............................12

Electrical:

Intedocks and Relays .................... 23

Schematic ....................................................30

WiringDiagram ...................................32

Engine:

Air Filter .........................................18

Air Screen .....................i.........................18

Cooling Fins .............................................18

Otl Change .....................................................17

Oil Level ...............................................17

Oil Type ........................................13,17

Preparation ..........................................13

Repair Parts ...........................................48-57

Starting ......................................................14

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

Filter:

Air' Filter ........................................18

Fuel .................................................................18

Oil.........................................................18

Fuel:

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

Type .................................................13

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

Headlights ..........................................................23

Hood Removal/Installation ........................24

Leveling Mower Deck ..................................19

Lubrication:

Chart .....................................................................t5

Engine.............................................17

Maintenance Schedule .............................15

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ........... 20

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ..................19

Blade Replacement ................................21

BladeSharpening.........................16

Cutting Height .............................. 12

Installation...........................................19

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

Removal .............................................19

Mowing Tips ......................._._'._::_...............14

Muffter_................................._._...........................18

Spark Arrester .................................3,40

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ I3,17

Engine ..................................................17

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

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

OperatingMower ..................................13

Options:

Accessories ....................................................5

Spark Arrester ..................................3,40

ParkingBrake ................................11-12

PartsBag .........................................................................6

Parts, Replacement/Repair ................31-47

Product Specifications .........................................3

Repair Parts ........................................................31-47

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

Seat ........................................................................... 8

Service and Adjustments .........................19-25

Carburetor....................i'....................25

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

Hood Removaltlnstallation ...........24

Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ...............22

Mower Drive Belt

RemovaltReplacement ............ 20

Mower Blade Drive Belt

RemovaltReplacement .............21

MowerAdjustment .,

Front-to-Back .............................20

Side-to-Side ..................................t9

Mower Removal/Installation ......... 19

Tire Care ...............................8,15,23

Slope Guide Sheet .......................................... 59

SparkPlug(s)..............................................18

Specifications ...........................................3

StartingtileEngine .........................13-14

Steering Wheel ..................................................7,22

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

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

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment .......25

Tires...................................................8,i6,23

Troubleshooting Chart ..................... 28-29

Transaxle .......................................................17

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

Wtdng Diagram .........................................32

Wiring Schematic ......................................30

AN ATTACH

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These accessories andattachments were available through most Sears retailoutlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased°

Most Sears stores can order these itemsfor you when you provide the model number of your tractor_

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUELSTABILIZER

MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers awide variety of attachments that fit yourtractor° Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help

you. This list was current at thetime of publication;however, itmay change infuture years- more attachments may be added, changes

may be made inthese attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model. Contact your nearest Sears store for the

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

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

attaching and detaching°

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-

pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs

puncture holes in soil at close Intervals to let moisture soak in.

Steel weight tray for increased penetration°

BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a

healthier, neater looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold

30_gallon plastic bags.

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.

CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available, plus

accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover,

protective mat and dolly

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois-

ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath 24

hardened steel coring tips. 150 Ib capacity weight tray.

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.

FRONT NOSE ROLLER cantersin front of mower deckto reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or3 pull-behind attachments at once,

such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for usewith rollers,

carts or other heavy attachments).

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain. For mower decks not so

equipped.

MULCH RAKE/DETHATOHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring tine

teeth. Usefultoprepare bareareasforseeding. Available forfront

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION

SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor.

MULCHING KIT, once installed, lets you mulch, discharge orbag

clippings (bagger optional) without changing blades. For models

not equipped as 3-in-1 Convertible mowers.

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a

pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber°

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inct_

diameterwater-tlght drum holds upto 390 Ibs ofweighL Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum,

SNOW BLADE for snow removalonly. 14-inch hlgh,42-inch wide

blade clears 38-inch path when angled leftor right.. Raises, bowers

with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper

bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or reardrawbar

weight..)

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type augerhandles

powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin

arrangemenL Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6-Inch

diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet° Lift controlled at

tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear

drawbarweighL)

SPRAYERS use 12wolt DC electric motor that connects to the

tractor battery or other 12-volt source_ includes booms for

automatic spraying and hand held wand forspot spraying. Wand

has adjustable spray pattern° For applying herbicides, insecti-

cides, fungicides and tiquidfertilizers, '

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-

ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-

icers and sand.

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves°

TILLER cultivates and prepares soil In one operation° Uses PTO

from tractor; 12 counter-rotating blades.. Breaks ground with

upper-cut action, then deflects and retills it into a soft, aerated soil.

Chain-drive transmission. Tills 2t-Inch path, 6-inches deep_ (Use

chains and wheel weightso)

TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and

compost garden restdue_ Chaimdrive transmission. Six 1l-inch

diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines. Tills 30-1nch path°

(Requires sleeve hitch°) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with

36-inch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost

garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in lift and depth control

system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch° Fits any lawn,yard

or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor drawbar andgol

Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert unit for dethatching,

aerating, hilling...without toots

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross

linksgive smooth fide, outstanding traction°

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel

frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operatorwarm

and dry° Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun

protector in summer. Optional accessories include: tinted/

tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;

12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.

VACSforpowerfulcollection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.

Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach

places. VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder_

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.

Uses (1) 55 ib_ weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for

snow removal or dozing heavy materials.

OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Knob

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6-18

(1) W'asher 17132x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(3) Retainer Springs

(4) Retainer Springs

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(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

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

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

(2) Wing Nuts 1/4-20

tlu,lllull,

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Steering Wheel

Parts Bag

Battery acid

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Battery

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Owner's rianual

Parts bag contents not shown full size

12/Gauge VVheelsi__ ©

}::::] "_l_] _( (u._j/j (2) Crown

._. _ ..... _ (2) Washers Lock Nuts

{z_ _noutaer _ol[s 3t8 x 3/4 x 14 Gauge

"_ i2_Fro.,L'."Aosomb"eo

(2) Battery Carriage Bolts 1/4-20 x7..112

(2) Keys

Steering Wheel Insert

15° Slope Sheet

Termfnal Guard

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Battery caps

and Instructions

BLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard

wrench sizes are listed°

(2) 7/16" wrenches (1) Tire pressure gauge

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) Adjustable wrench

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

°Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels fiat.

°Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft.

° Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,

° Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter°

oSecure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and large fiat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely,

= Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

= Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FORAND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE UNIT IS

TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING WHEEL

/INSERT

_,_HEX BOLT

FLAT

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTER

STEERING

SHAFT

FIG. 1

CLUTCHJBRAKE PEDAL LIFT LEVER

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

PARKING

BRAKE

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 2)

°Raise attachment liftlever to itshighestposition°

=Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal°

°Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

oRoll unit backwards off skid_

FIG. 2

ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See FJg._3)

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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

Wash hands or clothing immediately if

_accidentally in contact with batlen]acid.

Do not smoke. Fumes from charged

battery acid are explosive.

Read the instructions included with the

battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,

clothing and goggles to protect your

hands, skin and eyes.

Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient

for normal use. However',periodicchargingof the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•See instructionspacked withvent caps in partsbag.

°Fillbatter] with acid. Filt each cell until it reaches the

bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill.

•Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes° After standing, check the battery cell acid

teveL If below the vent wells, add more acid until the

correct level is reached.

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while

battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit.

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR

BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE

CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE

BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY

LIFE.

• Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use

a 12 volt battery charger'. Observe all safety precau-

tions required for battery charging°

° Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the

acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or

iron free water°

°install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the

top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then

wipe dry_

• Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling..

•Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for

disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five

gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic

paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of

more soda causes no more foaming.

°Follow instructionson how to installbattery.

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_

°Remove cardboard packingon seat pan.

° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll

•Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

° Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

°Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

° Slide seat until acomfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

° Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 4

FLAT

WASHER

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your' unit were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is Important for

best cuttingperformancm

° Reduce tire pressure to PSt shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you [earn how to operate your' tractor',check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted° See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CUT AWAY VIEW

!,.r._ VENT CAP

VENT WELL

BATTERY

CELL ACID

LEVEL

FIG. 3 8

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 5 and 8)

Be sure tractor ison level surfacel Engage parking bra!_o

o Cut and remove tie down wire between anti-sway bar

and R.Hogauge wheel bracket.,Swing anti-sway barto

left side of mower deck,.

° Relieve idlertensionfrom belt, Push idlerforward and

place a block (standard wood 2 x 4 or equivalent)

behind idler pulley.

oSlide mower undertractorwith dischargeguardto right

side of tractor°

= Swing LH. gauge wheel barforward by removing rear

retainer spring and pin°

°Instalione front link intop hole of the L.H. front mower

bracketand L.H. front suspensionbracketoRetain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown.

oSlide right side of mower deck forward, toward R.H.,

front tire,

= Checkbeltfor properroutinginallmowerpulleygrooves.,

install belt into eiectric clutch pulteygroove.

olnstallsecond front linkinthe tophole ofthe R°H. front

mower bracket and R.Ho front suspension bracket.

Retain withtwo single loopretainer springsas shown,

CHASSIS

BRACKET

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

°Carefully remove block from behind idler puUey_

• Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

_stopso

Lower mower linkage with attachment lift lever.

'Place the suspension arms on deck pins. If necessary,

raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes tn

suspension arms,, Retain with double loop retainer

springs,,

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

• Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension_

o Raise deck to highest position°

• Swing Loll, gauge wheel bar back towards rear of

mower and secure with pin and retainer spring re-

moved earlier.

° Assemble gaugewheels as shown using tong shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers and nuts. Tighten securely.

° Adjust gaugewheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual,.

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

SUSPENSION

ARMS

FRONT

LINKS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

LH. GAUGE

WHEEL BAR

SHOULDER

BOLT

NUT

3_ WASHER

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

IDLER

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

SINGLE

LOOP RETAINER

_IGS

BRACKET

GAUGE

WHEEL

BLOCK

(Wood 2 x 4 or equivo)

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 5

BLY

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults,mower housingshouldbe properly_.

leveled_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the_,

Service and Adjustments section of t his manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figuresthat are shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual, Verify that the belts are

routed correcUy.

INSTALL BATrERY (See Figs. 6 and 7)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before installing battery, remove

metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

•Lifthood to raised position.

° Be sure batter_jdrain tube has not come loose and is

securely attached to drain in battery tray.

o Lower battery into batterytraywith terminals to front of

tractor.

° First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut as showrL Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding (_bleto negative (-)battery

terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nut.. Tighten securely,,

°Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard

and start the wing nuts onto the threads.

o Position terminal guard over battery as shown, lower

battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of

batter7 bolts into slots of key holes.

°Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts

remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.

°Be sure terminal access doors are closed°

Use terminal access doors for:

.Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard*

ware).

•Inspection for corrosion°

• Testing battery_

, Jumping (if required),.

• Periodic charging°

HEX BOLT

(NEGATIVE)

BLACK CABLE

LOCK WASHER DRAIN TUBE

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed°

,/ No remaining loose parts incarton.

,/ Battery is properlyprepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6amps).

,/ Seat is adjustedcomfortably and tightened securely.

,/ All tires are properlyinflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

#" Be sure mower' deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for' best cutting results. (Tires must be

properlyinflated for' leveling).

4" Check mower-anddrive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers..

#" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properlycIamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRAA TTFEIVTIONTO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS: _"

Engine oil is at proper level,

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function° Operate them before you start the engine.

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition_

::j

OPERATI

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR.

Compare the illustrationswithyouPtractorto familiarize yourselfw_ththe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments° Save

this manual for future reference,,

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

AMMETER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

CHOKE CONTROL

HE1GHTADJUSTMENT

KNOB

GEARSHIFT LEVER

LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLECONTROL

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

RANGESHtFT

LEVER

FIG, 8

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute_

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH- Used to engage mower

blades or other attachments mountedto your tractor°

LIFT LEVER- Usedto raise and lowermower deck orother

attachments mounted to yourtractor_

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine°

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL _ Used to control engine speed.

RANGE SHIFT t.EVER - Allows "HI" or "LO" speed for all

forward and reverse gears,,

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine°

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Usedto &djust the mower

height.

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 while operating your

tractor or pe_orminganyadjustme_s or repaizs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask

for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

•Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull"BRAKE" position

and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED"position and

release pre,ssure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in BRAKE position. Makesure parking brake

will hold vehicle secure.

ATTACHMENT "DISENGAGED"

CLUTCH POSITION

SWITCH

POSITION

IGNITION

CHOKE

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL "BRAKE"

POSITION r_

"DRIVE"' "<"_

POSITION

THROTTLE

CONTROL LEVER

_PARKING

BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

"DISENGAGED"

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

RANGE

SHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 9

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

MOWER BLADES -

• Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position,

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedalinto fuII"BRAKE" position°

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

•Move throttIe control to sIow ('_) position.,

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (,_)

position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engine to "backfire",

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use,

•Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idlewith the engine running,hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas..

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Use choke control whenever you are starting acold engine_

Do not use to start a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out. Slowly push

knob into disengage.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate,_

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance_

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig, 9)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

gearshift leven

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move gearshift lever to desired position_

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT; BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig, 9)

The cutting height iscontrolled by turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (F_) to raise cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/4".

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running° These heights are approxi-

mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being mowed_

° Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 Inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth°

= For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired heighL

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10)

o Adjust mower to desired cutting height,

°Lower mower with lift control Removeo_ear retainer

spring and clevis pin which s_cure each gauge wheel,

• Lower gauge wheels to ground° Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar,

and insert clevis pins, Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground°

° Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

GAUGE

WHEEL BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

BRACKET

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8 and 9)

Yourtractor isequippedwithan operatorpresence sensing

switch° Any attempt by the operator to leavethe seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wifl

shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut,

Lower mower with attachment lift control

oStart mower blades by engaging attachment dutch

control°

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control°

I_ AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in place.

_R.H.

RUNNER

DI,sCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 11

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

I _& CAUTION: Do not drive up or down I

hills with slopes greater than 15°and I

do notdriveacros s any slope. ...... I

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hitls.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hillso

If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to

low (L) position°Be sure you have allowed room for unit

to roli slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal,

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control,

° When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position.

° Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH°

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood isclosed and

secured to tractor, Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etco)o

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)

•The engine inyourtractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

°Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

°Remove oilfillcap/dipstickandwipe clean, reinsertthe

dipstick and push itall the way down into the tube, wait

for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If

necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

.For coldweather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See OIL VISCOSITY CHART" inthe

Customer Responsibilitiessection of this manual).

°To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section inthis manual,

ENGINE OIL

FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

13 FIG. 12

ADD GASOLINE

•Fi!! fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline. (Use of leaded gasolin._willi_q.cr_a,_ca_o_'-;

and lead oxide deposits and reduce v_a'lvelire)_ .....

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING_

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or' using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

age of 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 Instruc-

tions for' additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor' cleaner' products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

l& CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

fi!lerneck. Do notoverfili. Wipe offany

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run

out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to movefuel from

the tank to the engine.

•Depress clutch!brake pedal and set parking brake_

°Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

°Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

°Pull choke control out to choke (kl) positionfor cold

eng ne start° For warm engine start do not use ctloke

contmL

•Move throttlecontrolto midway between fast (._) and

s!ow (,_) positions.

•insertkeyintoIgnitionand turnkeyclockwiseto"START"

positionand release key assoon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen

seconds per rninute_ If engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,f_)

position,wait a few minutes and try again.

•When engine starts, slowly push choke control in.

•Move throttlecontrol to fast (_) position°

° Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive orattachments..

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor'fuel mixture

may need to beadjusted for best engine performance. See

'q'O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual

MOWING TIPS

°Tire chains cannot be used wilen the mower housing

is_attachedto tractor.

°Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

p_rformance_ See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

° Use the runner on the dght hand side of mower as a

guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

the runner (See Fig.. 11)_

° The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

ming.

°Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

tractor.. This will result.in a more even distribution of

clippings and more unif_xm cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

fences, driveways, etc, After one or'two rounds, mow

in tire opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig_ 13).

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired heighL

•Do not mow grass when it is wet, Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better' mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material, Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear' to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attacttments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

,i(

FIG. 13

CUSTOP,!I

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /'__o _"_o__/

AS YOU COMPLETE _'__Z_.?,-_Z_og-_"

REGULAR SERV!C_E_..........................................__'_SERVICE DATES

CheckB keOporation " " !

........... : : : =::

CheckTire Pressure i6_ 6#4

CheckforLooseFasteners i_ 6#4

C LubricationChart 6#4 6#4

.Check.Batte.rYLevel/Recharge ................" ' _ __ ...................................

0Clean BatteryandTerminals 6##'

R CheckTransaxleCooling 6_

Adjust BladeBelt(s)Tension ........................ 6#_'_ .I.,

Adjust MotionDriveBelt(s)Tension $_s

CheckEngine OilLevel 6##6#4• . z ................. _ _ u i i= = , ,

ChangeEngineOil 64_ 6#_'12,3 64#

ECleanAir Filter 6#_'2 ' " _................

NuCleanAir Screen ................. !#42

Ginspect Muffler/SparkArrester 6#4................................

! ReplaceOil Filter (Ifequipped) _,2

c,oonEng!neooo,,oo .....

ReplaceSpark Plug ._ . 6_ .......

ReplaceAir Filter PaperCartridge If'2

Replace Fue,!,,Fitter ........................... _/ .....

1-Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambtent temperatures 3 *If equipped wilh oil filter, change oil eve_ 50 hours.

2. - Service more often when operaling tn dirty or dusty condtltons. 4-Replace blades more elten when mowing in sandy sell

5 - If equtpped wi_hadjustable system.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warrant€, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season°

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_) SPINDLE ZERK __

®F.ONT

BEARING ZE RK__ =.........

BEFORE EACH USE

° Check engine oil level,,

oCheck brake operation_

o Check tire pressure.

° Check for loose fastener&

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS° VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY ADRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

SECTOR GEAR

TEETH

TRANSAXLE

FLUIB _

(D SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API -SG

®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

,_SPINDLE ZERK®

FRONT WHEEL®

BEARING ZERK

"ENGINE(_)

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT {MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules whenperforming any mainte-..

nance.

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An

unbaPancedbladewillcause excessive vibrationand even-

tual damage to mower' and engine_

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

merits section of this manual).

TIRES

°Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual).

*Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, orinsect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

•The blade can be sharpened witha file or on a grinding

wheel., Do not attempt to sharpen while Onthe mower°

•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone

batancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

° Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or'pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position, tf either' end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For' best results mower blades must be kept sharp° Re_

place bent or' damaged blades.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade° The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)

°Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

. Remove hex bolt, lock washer' and flat washer securing

blade.

oInstall new or'resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown°

°Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown°

•Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.,

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced,,

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD°

FIG. 14

FIG. 15

BATTERY (See Fig. 16)

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use, However. periodic charging of the

battery with an automotivecharger'will extend its life_

•Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even

withbottoms of ventwells. AddonlydistUledoriron free

water if necessary° Do not overfill,

°Keep battery and terminalsclean,

•Keep battery bolts tight,

° Keepvent capstightandsmaUvent holes incaps open,.

° Recharge at 6 amperes for ihour,

CUT AWAY VIEW

IJ VENT cAP

_ _ _ _ VENT

FIG. 16

BATTERY

LEVEL

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cart cause

the battery to "Eeak"power.,

- Open battery box door,.

CUSTOMER PO BmL E$

o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor°

• Wash battery with solution1 of fou_,_tablespoons;,0t_

bakingsodatoonegallon ofwater, Becareful nottoget

the soda solution into the cells.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry°

° Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wire brush

until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

° Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual)°

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of

operation and replace if necessary° The belts are not

adjustable° Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear,

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which

can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

(See Fig. 17)

• Block up rear axle securely or use a tractor jack°

° Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts°

o Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be

even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30

motor oil, API-SG. Replace filler plug,

• Reassemble wheel to hub.

o For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECtFlo

CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

TRANSAXLE

RLLER PLUG

FIG, 17

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

I=F "20 = 0 ° 30 _32" ,10" 60 _' 80" "tO0_

ioc , , ; .....

-30 ° "20 _' -1 _ 0_ 10" 20 °30 ° 40 _

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG, 18

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etco)

improves starting incold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32"Co Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year,

Check the crankcase oil levet before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of continuous user

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 18 and 19)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change,

All oil must meet API service classificationSGo

o Be sure tractor is on level surface°

° Oil will drain more freely when warm.

°Catch oit in a suitable container.

°Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil

°Remove drain plug.

° After oil has drainedcompletely, replace oil drainplug

and tighten securely.

• Refiilengine with oilth roughoil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill° For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this

manual

°Use gauge on oil fill cap!dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OIL DRAIN PLUG

ENGINE OIL

FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 19

RESPONSIBILITIES

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20)

Air screen must be kept free of di_ and chaff to prevent:_

engine damage from overheating° ,Clean with,_wire brU_h'_

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 20)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating° Engine blower

housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood

(See'q'O REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" inthe

Service and Adjustments section of this manuaL)

GCARTRIDGE

FIG. 21

AIR SCREEN

COOLING RNS

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 20

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21)

Your engine will not run properly using adirty air filter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hoursof opera-

tion or every season,. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operationorever':/season, whicheveroccursfirst°

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove wing nut and cover.

•Remove seal and cartridge plate.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

°Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge°

•Wash it in liquiddetergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oiL Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Gently tap the fiat side of the paper cartridge to dis-

lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use

pressurizea air, as this will damage the_;_artriageo

Replace a dirty,bent, or damaged cartridge.

.Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) overthe

paper cartridge.

°Reassemble aircleaner, cartridge plate, and sealo

°Install the air cleaner coverand wing nuL Tighten wing

nut 1/2 turnto 1full turnafternut contactscover° Do not

overtighten.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one

year,

MUFFLER

Inspectand replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if

equipped) as it couldcreate afire hazard and!or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first, Spark plugtype and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of thismanual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 22)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel

filter' becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

° Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properlypositioned_

° Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

FIG. 22

CLEANING

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

matter°

Keepfinished surfacesand wheelsfree of all gasoline,

oil, etc,

°Protectpainted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using agarden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air'filter and

carburetorare covered to keep water out. Water inengine

can resultin ashortened engine life.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

oDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

=Place gearshift-lever in_neutral (N),position,

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

°Turn ignition key"OFF" and remove key.

°Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

oDisconnect spark plug wire from sparkplug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with

plug. ......... ii LIIIIIII ,i,ii ,11,

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 23)

• Place attachment clutch in"DISENGAGED" position°

= Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting_

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from brackeL

= Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest position,

• Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley

o Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,

IMPORTANT: tF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK tS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS°

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual,

ADJUSTMENT

NUTS

SUSPENSION

ARMS

LIFT FRONT

LINKS SUSPENSION

BRACKET.

CHASSIS BRACKET

BRACKET

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower whiletractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make Sure tires are properly tnflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3of this manual).

if tires are over or undednflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24)

° Raise mower to its highest position.

° Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

level at front corners of mower, Distance"A" should be

the same.

° Ifdistance"A" needs to be changed, make adjustment

on one side of mower ontyo

° Raise one side of mower by tightening lift link adjust-

ment nut on that side.

•Lower one side of mower by loosening lift link adjust-

ment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nut will change deck

level about 1/4"o

. Recheck level after adjusting.

BOTTOM

OF CURL

BOTTOM

OF CURL

GROUND LINE

FIG. 24

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY RETAINER

BAR SPRINGS

FIG. 23

RETAINER

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

AND ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.25 and 26) -

IMPORTANT: DECK MUSTBE LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE. 1F

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-B,_CK ADJ._IS.TMENT IS_,

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH'_'R'_R'FEINKS*

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE*TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so the front isapproximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear' when the mower is in its highest

position°

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "F' directly in front of and behind the mandrel at

bottom edge of mower housing as shown°

•Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat

both front links are equal in length.

•If links are not equal in length,adjust one link to same

length as other link,,

°To lowerfront of mower housirrg, loosen nut"G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front links,

•To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from

trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

° When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear', tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front

links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by

approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

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tt GROUND LINE | r

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FIG. 25

BOTH FRONT LINKSSHOULD BE EQUALIN LENGTH

FRONT LINKS

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig_ 27) -

, Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

• Remove four' screws from L,H. mandrel cover and

remove covet.

° Roll belt over the top of L_H. mandrel pulJey,,

°Remove belt from electric clutch pulley_

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

° Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

° Check primary idler arm and two idlersto see that they

rotate freely,

•Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idlerarm

and bolt in mower housing°

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 27) -

• install belt in both idlerso Make sure belt is in both belt

keepers at the idlers as shown.

= Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

° Roll belt into upper' groove of LH. mandrel pulley.

• Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

° Reassemble L.H, mandrel cover'.

ELECTRIC

LH. SPRING CLUTCH

MANDREL PULLEY

COVER IDLER

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER

ARM

BOLT IN

MOWER

HOUSING

MANDREL

MOWER

DRIVE BELT BELT

KEEPER

FIG. 27

FIG. 26 20

RV CE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 28) ....

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake+

• Remove mowerdrive belt (See'70 REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual).

• Remove four screws from Roll+ mandrel cover and

remove cover° Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing+

• Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel puIley+

° Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idlerpulley,

and L+H. mandrel pulley°

° Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

• Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they

rotate freely°

° Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket.

•Install new belt in lower groove of Loll+mandrel pulley,

idler pulIey, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

• RollbeltoverR.H. mandrelpulley° Make sure belt is in

all grooves properly.

° Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stall R.H+mandrel cover.

° Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER

AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this

manual).

° Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" inthis section of this manual).

L.H. MOWER BLADE

MANDREL\\ DRIVE B CENTER

MANDREL

COVER

SECONDARY

IDLER ARM

SWAY-BAR IDLER

BRACKET PULLEY

FIG, 28

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 29)

The electric clutch should provide years of service, The

clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pulley within 5

seconds, Eventually, the internal brake will wear which

may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop

as required+ Adjustments should be made byyour nearest

authorized service center!department+

oMake sure attachment clutch and ignition switches ar+e

in "OFF" position.

° Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three stot

locations cut inside of brake plate.

NOTE-" After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate. 21

NYLONLOCKNUT(3)

FIG. 29

BRAKE PLATE

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig, 30)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the left side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at high speed inhighest gear, then brake must be adjusted°

IMPORTANT" DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BRAKE. WHEN

DEPRESSING CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL, THE MOTION

DRIVE BELT MUST STOP MOV1NG (DECLUTCH FROM

ENGINE PULLEY) BEFORE BRAKE ENGAGES.

IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT WILL CAUSE HARD SHIFTING

AND EXCESSIVE WEAR TO BRAKE LINING°

°Park and turn off the tractor on a level surface° Place

gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. Disengage

parking brake and be sure tractor does not roll in either

direction.

°Lower mower deck (if installed on tractor').

° Snap outaccess hole coveron leftside of tractor above

footrest.

° Loosen jam nut at clevis which will allow brake rodto be

rotated°

= With pliers, from underside of frame, unscrew brake

rod from clevis four (4) to six (6) full turns.

°Starttractorwithgearshiftleverin neutral(N) position.

° Slowly depress clutch/brake pedal to the point where

the motion drive belt stops moving. Hold clutch/brake

pedal in this position and engage parking brake° If belt

begins to move after engaging parking brake, reset

parkingbrake by depressing clutch/brake pedal slightly

to next notch on parking brake.

° Stop engine_ Screw brake rod back into clevis until

clevis pin is against rear edge of slot in brake arm, Do

not over tighten (see "IMPORTANT" above).

° Tighten jam nut against clevis°

°Replace access hole cover.

° Road test tractor for proper stopping distance and

declutching as stated above° Readjust ifnecessary. If

proper adjustment cannot be attained, further mainte+

nance is necessary. Contact your nearest authorized

service center!department°

FIG. 30

rllll

AND ADJUSTMENTS

"Hill IllUlIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII ......................... IIIIIJ,J,!!!,, ,!,!,,,,,!,,,,!,,

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 31)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

Forease of servicethere is abeltinstallationguidedecalon

bottomof leftfootresL Itis notnecessaryto removemower_

BELT REMOVAL -

•Raise hood and disconnect BLACK (grounding) bat-

tery cable.

•Set parking brake (to get belt slack),

• Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley

only (See 'TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual)_

° Roll motiondrive belt off transaxle pulley.

° Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine

pulley and front V-idler pulley.

° Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

°Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and

front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of belt

keepers.

• Put beltcomingfromV-idlerabove midspan belt keeper,

then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.

° Make sure %" part of belt engages "V" idler.

• Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

"V" part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

° Place long lower section of belt through loop in midspan

belt keeper.

• Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt

keepers°

° Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley.

° Release parking brake.

IMPORTANT." CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT_

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LH. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING

IDLER

CLUTCHING \BELT

FLAT IDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY ABOVE BELT _

V-IDLER KEEP!

KEEPER BELT

TWISTS BELT TRANSAXLE

KEEPER PULLEY

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

FIG. 31

If steering wheel crossbarsare not horizontal (left to right)

wheh wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly

section of this manual

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-inis requiredfor proper steering operation.

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism

have been replaced or'damaged, check toe-in and adjust

if necessary°

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig° 32) -

° Position front wheels straight ahead.

Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

tires (dimensions "A" and "B").

Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than

rear dimension "B".

ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 32 and 33) -

Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8"to 1/4" less than

dimension "B".

Tighten jam nuts securely.

f_ B

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A _"

FIG. 32

ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

JAM NUTS

FIG. 33

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber isnot adjustable on your tractoL tf

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 34) -

oBlock up axle securely°

•Removeaxle cover, retainingring and washersto ailow

wheel removal°

°Repair tire and reassemble.

o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

° Replace axle cover°

HERS

RETAINING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 34

REAR WHEEL -

o Block rear axle securely.

o Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal

o Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts secu rely.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 35)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosivegases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

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

recharged° if "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM,. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES..

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

° Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery,.

° Connect the other end of the BLACK Cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER

= BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

o RED cable last from both batteries.

"POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" (-)

FIG, 35

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

- Raise hood.

°Pull bulb holder out of the hole inthe backside of the

grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole inthe backside of the grill

o Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual°

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug_in fuse° The

fuse holder is located behind the dash,,

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 36)

•While holdingspring bushing withwrench, loosen jam

nut.

•Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce tift effort for heavier attachments.

•Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-

tachments.

°Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOTADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER° ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOTOVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 37)

°Raise hood.

° Unsnap headlight wire connector_

• Stand infront oftractor. Grasp hoodatsides, tilttoward

engine and lift off of tractor.

, To replace, reverse above procedures.

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT SPRING BUSHING

JAM NUT

ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

FIG. 36

HOOD

WIRE

CONNECTION

FIG. 37

ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig, 38 & 39)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustmentshould not be necessary. Checkadjustment as

described below before loosening cable° If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

°With engine not running, move throttlecontrol leverto

fast 0 position.

oCheckthat speed controllever isagainst stopscrew. If

it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable untillever isagainst screw° Tighten clampscrew

securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 40)

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust-

rnentshould notbe necessary. However,minoradjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does not

need adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving aieaner

fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (coun-

terclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine

giving a richer fue!/air mixture°

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW tS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT°

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

o Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle

control cable is adjusted properly (see above),,

. With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clock-

wise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter-

clockwise) 1-1/4 turns,,

° Turn main fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing

finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1turn,,

FINAL SETTING -

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

final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,,

.With throttle control lever in fast 0 position, turn main

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine begins

to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine

runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between

those two positions.

° Idle sneed settina- With throttle control lever in slow 0

position, engine'should idle at 1400 RPM if engine

idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in

or out until correct idle is attained°

° idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in

slow () position, turn idle fuel' adjusting needle in

(clockwise) until engine begins to die and then tfamout

(counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle

to a point midway between those two positions.

° Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

= Move throttle control lever from _low 0 to fast 0

position, If engine hesitates or dies,_.turn Idle mixture

screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn, Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until:engine acceler-

ates smoothly..

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage

may result.

IMPORTANT; NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS° IFYOU THINKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HiGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS..

CASING STOP SCREW SPEED CONTROL

LEVER

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

FIG. 38

STOP

SCREW

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 39

......... o _ _ ADJUSTING

....

_ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

25 FIG. 40

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor 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.

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TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

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

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etco Store in a

clean, dry area°

•Clean entiretractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual),

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See beft re-

placement instructions inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual),

•Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual,

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened, Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear_ Replace if necessary_

oTouch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting,

BATTERY

-Fully charge the battery for storage,

°After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging,

°To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

tong periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see'q'O

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual),

.After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals,

•Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached,

•If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces,

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEMPARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

Drain the fuel tank°

Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetorare empty,

Never use engineorcarburetor cleaner products inthe

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. ;"

Use fresh fuel next season,

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container, Always follow the mix ratiofound on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil(withengine warm) and replace with clean engine

oilo (See "ENGINE" in the Customer' Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

•Remove spark plug(s).

° Pour' one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition keyto"START" position for afew seconds

to distribute oil,

=Replace with new spark plug(s)_

OTHER

•Do notstore gasoline from one season to another,

°Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust_

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause probtems,

°If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt,

°Cover your tractor with a suitable protective covet'that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your' tractor to rusL

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

CAUSE

I. Outof fuel.

2_ Engine not "CHOKED" pmpedy

3, Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug

5. Dirty air filter,,

6, Dtrty fuet filter_

7 Water In fuel

8Loose or damaged w]dng

9, Carburetor out of adjustment

10. Engine valves out of adjustment

1_ Dirty air filter.

2Bad spark plug

3. Weak or dead battery°

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5, Stale or dirty fuet.

6. Loose or damaged w]dng

7, Carburetor out of adjustmenL

8 Engine valves out of adjustment

I. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2Attachment dutch Is engaged.

3Weak or dead battery.

4Blown fuse.

5Corroded battery terminals.

6, Loose or damaged wiring

7o Faulty Ignition switch.

8. Faulty soienofd or starter_

9, Faulty operator presence switch(es),

1. Weak or dead battery,

2Corroded battery terminals,

3, Loose or damaged wtdng.

4o Faulty solenoid or starter,

1_ Cutting too much grass/too fast

2,, Throttle tn "CHOKE" position.

3. Build-up of grass, reaves and trash under mower

4, Dirty air fl_ter.

5o Low oil lavei/dtrty oft,

6,, Faulty spark plug,

7, Dirty fuel filter_

8. Stale or dirty fuel

9, Water tn fuel.

10, Spark plug wire loose,.

11,, Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12_ D_rty/clogged muffler.

13, Loose or damaged wiring°

14. Carburetor out of adJustmenL

15. Engine valves out of adjustment,

t_ wom, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent btade mandrel.

3 Looseldamaged part(s),

CORRECTION

1_ Filt fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section,

3, Walt severed minutes before attempting to start,

4, Reptace spark plug.

5, Clean/replace air fitter,.

6 Replace fuel filter,,

7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasofine and replace fuel fffter.

8, Check aU wiring,,

9, Contact an authodzed service center/department.

10 Contact an authorized service center/department,

1_ Clean/replace air filter,,

2, Replace spark plug.

3,, Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter,,

5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoZlne.

6_ Cheek al_wtdng

7. Contact an authorized service center/department,.

8, Contact an authorized service eenter/departmenL

1_, Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2, Disengage attachment clutch

3, Recharge or replace battery,

4_ Replace fuse,

5. Clean battery terminals,

6. Check alt w]dng_

7_ Check/replace Ignition switch,

8, ChecPJreplace solenoid or starter_

9, Contact an authorized service centeddepartment,

1. Recharge or reptace battery,

2. Clean battery terminals.

3 Check elf wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter,

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed

2, Adjust throttle control,

3. Clean underside of mower housing,.

4 Clean/replace air filter,,

5, Check oil level/change oil

6,, Clean and regap or change spark plug,

7. Replace fuel filter,

8, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

9,, Draln fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter,.

10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire_

11,, Clean englne air screenif_ns.

12. Clean!replace muffie_

13_ Check all wtdng.

14. Contact an authorized service centertdepartment

15. Contact an authodzed service center/departmenL

1. Replace blade,. Tighten blade bolt,.

2. Replace btade mandrel

3o Tighten loose part(s), Replace damaged parts,

POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

ii,, i

Battery wtll not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

,ll,,ll,l,ll,,lll,,i,,_.ju,,i,,, i±1 i _1 _r

l Faulty operator-safeiy presence control system

1,, Wom, bent or loose blade

2. Mower deck net level,

3, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4,, Bent blade mandrel

5. Clogged mower deck vent hotes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1,, ObstnJctlon {nclutch mechanism.,

2, Worn/damaged mower drive bell

3Frozen Idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.,

1, Engine speed too slow.,

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level

5., Low/uneven tire air pressure,

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7., Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower°

8o Mower drive belt worn

9. Blades improperly Installed.

10. Improper blades used,,

11o Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandre{so

1,, Switch is "OFF",

2., Bulb(s) burned out,,

3, Faulty fight switch,,

4, Loose or damaged wtdng.

5_ Blown fuse,

1,, Bad battery ceI{(s)

2, Poor cable connections

3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped),

4,, Faulty alternator,

1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine,

CORRECTION

1,. Check wiring, switches and connecltons If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.

1. Replace blade,. Tighten blade bolt

2. Level mower deck

3, C{ean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel°

5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

1. Remove obstruction,

2,, Replace mower ddve belt,,

3, Reptace idler pul{ey,

4. Replace blade mandrel

1,, Place throttle control in "FAST" position

2. Shift to slower speed.

3, Allow grass to dry before mowing,

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade boll

7o Clean underside of mower houstng,

8, Replace mower drive belto

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10,, Replace with blades listed {nthis manual.

11_, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1, Turn switch "ON"

2, Replace bulb(s).

3r Check/replace light sw]tch_

4, Check wldng and cennecttons_

5., Replace fuse

1_, Replace battery

2. ChecWclean all connections

3., Replace regulator

4., Replace alternator,

1. Move throttte conlrol to "SLOW" position and al{ow

to Idle for 30 seconds before stopplng engine,

SCHEMATIC

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

BATTERY

AMMETER

FUSE 30 AMP, _____

' ' -1---' I@', STARTER

IC Dl i

1 " J

SOLENOID

F_CLUTCH /BRAKE

t(PEDAL UP)

BE_

t_ !(_, ELECTRIC CLUTCH

| kJ'_"_ I I

t_ AO =_ RED T 8LACK,,hlw

L ...... | .........

PTO

(DISENGAGED) ! ........ I

t 85 86 I

._D ,__, BLACK.

t 87 _ 30

' 0 I--,_' _LA°_'BLACK [ .._v

OPERATOR PRESENCE

RELAY

(_ IGNITION _ SPARK _--"_

UNIT PLUGS _

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

t5 AMP DC O:3600 RPM

28 VOLT5 AC @ :]600 RPM

(REG ULATOR DISCO NNECTED}

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

(OFF) HEAD LIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS /';

P'fOSWITCH

REMOVABLE PosmoN CIRCUIT

CONNECTIONS

ON B+A,C+F

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED cD_F "u _ __1ERA

cupsWEREREMO.VEDFOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY U I]

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO I1

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

RED

WHITE

IGNITION SWITCH

BLACK

"_ RED ,,

WIRING

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M+ G

ON .B+L ........

START B + S

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

"I .... l-'-

l__, _|

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

BLACK

RED

"30 I

RELAY

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DECALS

18 6 3 7 15 7 4 13

8\ 10

11 I2

KEY

NO. PART

NO.

'I 136794

2 138591

3 138042

4 138O43

5 138264

6 133644

7 138048

8 128538

9 128314

10 137537

11 4900J

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Operating Instruction

Decal. Grill GT 6000 USA BIack

Decal

Hood, Craftsman, RH

Hood, Craftsman, LH

.Grille, Craftsman

Maintenance

Side Panel

Fender, Craftsman

Caution

Clutch/Brake

KEY PART

NO. NO.

12 138435

13 I05567X

14 '139346

15 138276

17 138834

18 132266

19 138047

23 106202X

-- 137979

-- 137980

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed/44"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Hood Insert Hd GT

Decal, Dash

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Reflector, Taillight

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

WHEELS &TIRES

1_"'"_-_""-a 3

KEY PART

NO. NO.

59192

65139

122974X

3635R

8134H

7154J

106230X

105588X

278H

9040H

104757X

136327

DESCRIPTION

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

Rim Assembly, Front

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Tire, Front

Tire, Rear

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Beating, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

Cover, Axle (Rear Wheel Only)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches

I inch = 25.4 mm

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ELECTRICAL

ABC

_12 _14 _16

_13 _17

t29

39 I

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917,255980

ELECTRICAL

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 109310X

2 4406R

3 123620X

4 124211X

6 110712X

7 121537X

8 7603J

97697J

10 109596X

11 138406

12 10090400

!3 STD541225

14 17720408

15 104445X

16 71031008

'17 7395100O

18 135665

"f9 137424

20 4152J

21 108824X

24 121080X

26 4021J

27 4022J

28 4799J

29 131563

37 7224O460

39 123198X

40 t02476X

41 STD522507

42 STD551025

43 STD541025

44 STD551125

45 127441X

46 121305X

48 109748X

49 121264X

50 122822X

51 19171216

52 11150400

Key, Ignition

Switch, Ignition

Cover, Switch Key

Nut, Ignition

Switch, Light

Battery

Tray, Battery

Tube, Drain

Clamp, Hose

Solenoid

Washer, Lock 1/4

Nut, Hex Jam 1/4-20

Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thread

Cutting 1/4-20 x 1/2

Switch, Intlk CI Grd Gry 2 Term

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32xl/2

Nut, Keps #10-32

Diode Asmo, Heavy Duty

Harness, Ignition

Bulb, Headlight

Fuse

Cable, Ground

Switch, P.T.O.

Nut, Hex 1/2-28 Unef

Cable, Battery

Cover, Terminal

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 7-i/2

Nut, Wing 1/4-20

Guard, Terminal

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

Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao

Nut, Hex 1/4-20

Washer, Lock 1/4

Harness, Light Socket

Switch, Plunger

Relay, Operator Presence

Caps, Battery

Ammeter

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer, Lock, Int. Tooth

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25_4 mm

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

64 15

30 52

i_' 43

_F"'"-'_ 26

36 70

REPARRPARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 138597 Rail, Frame RH 43 136939

2 7982J Drawbar, Gt 44 136940

3 136671X459 Panel Asm., Side LH 45 138460

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 46 10040400

5 136696 Dash, Plastic Black 48 136814

6 137251 Dash Asmo, Lower 49 136813

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 50 136575

8 140229 Support, Battery 52 73800500

9 108067X Nut, Pal 53 137304

10 19092016 Washer 9i32x1-1i4x16Gao 54 126470X

11 137270 Rivet, Ratchet Male 56 138461

12 137269 Washer, Nylon 57 73510400

13 137271 Rivet, Ratchet Female 58 137113

14 136673X459 Hood Asm., Pnt 59 74180412

15 136374 Lens, Bar Clear 60 72140610

16 121794X Cover, Access 62 72110608

17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 63 19t31614

18 136373X428 Grille 64 10040600

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 65 73220600

20 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I 66 105466X

21 73800600 Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 67 140737

22 136670X459 Panel Asm., Side RH 69 140022

23 121045X Panel, Dash Side RH 70 137159

24 105464X459 Footrest, RH 72 74180512

25 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 73 74780616

26 17490512 Screw, Thdrol 5/16_18 x 3/4 77 137308

27 121046X Panel, Dash Side LH 78 17720408

28 105465X459 Footrest, LH 84 138952

29 138193 Bracket, Support Dash 85 t20404X

30 137143X013 Saddle, StkscrVgt 86 74760716

31 137556 Brace, Support Steering 88 10040700

32 136742 Bracket Asm., Frame Pi"votLh 90 11050600

33 136741 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 91 110893X

34 136963 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 92 124557X022

35 19111116 Washer 11/32x11116x16Ga. 93 17490608

36 74780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 94 100207K

37 121642X459 Fender, PnL 95 105531X

38 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga_ 96 8022J

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front 97 137373

40 136962 Bracket, Support Axle!Engine

41 74760408 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-i6 x I

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

Washer, Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Lh

Bracket Asm. Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front

Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc

Rod, Support Hood

Clip, Insulated

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bracket Asmo, Fende[

Screw, Mach Cr 1/4-20 x 3/4

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-'1/4

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Gr,,5

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc

Pad, Footrest

Guide, Belt T/A

Shield, Heat

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Screw, Mach Trhd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr,,5

Shield, Front

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

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/t 6

Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Plate, Silkscreen Dash

Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon

Plug, Hole

Shield,Heat,Engine

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U..S,.inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

GROUND DRIVE

31 46

28 29

\35

34 48

1 57

_23 67 51

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X

2 2228M Key, Woodruff 38 110895X

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016

7135758 Wheel Hub Assembly 40 5304J

8 12000034 Klip Ring 41 STD541410

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 42 8883R

10 214J Drum, Brake 43 STD522507

11 101122M Band, Brake 44 104601X

12 9204H Locknut 1/2-20 45 73680400

13 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 46 121358X

14 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 47 138228

15 73530600 Locknut 318-24 48 72110614

16 1913!614 Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Gauge 49 191314'13

17 7241J Spring, Compression 50 131494

18 7229J Guide, Brake Rod 5t 73800600

19 1685H Locknut 5/16q8 52 139123

20 STD533t07 Bolt, Carriage 5/18-18 x 3/4 53 207J

21 72140405 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 5/8 54 138390

22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 55 105706X

23 106932X Knob 56 137153

24 74760614 Bolt, Hex Head 3/84 6 x 7/8 57 105598X

25 19131316 Washer13/32 x 13/16x 16 Gauge 58 73800500

26 STD551137 Washer, Lock 3/8

27 677A637 Bracket, Brake 59 122253X

28 74370612 Screw, Machine, Flat Head 60 122268X

3/8-16 x 3/4 6I 137524

29 5308J Brake Rod 62 STD551143

30 73610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 63 74760720

31 STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 64 104375X

32 100604K Yoke 65 67609

33 5102J Pin, Clevis 66 t29962

34 124236X Cap, Plunger 67 19131312

35 137255 Rod, Parking Brake 68 5142H

36 138364 Spring, Extension, Clutch 69 136327

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Nyliner

Screw, Finn #10-24 x 1

Actuator, Interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24

Cover, Clutch/Brake Pedal

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

Bracket, Interlock

Crownlock Nut 1/4-20

Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod

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

Washer 13132x 7/8 x 13 Gauge

Idler, Flat

Locknut, Hex 3/8-16

Idler, Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch Arm Assembly

Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert

5/16-18

Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley, Transaxle

Washer, Lock 7/16

Bolt, Hex Head 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer, Hardened

Washer Flat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S..inches

1 inch = 2&4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

/16

1313

/ /

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 137O94

36855M

4 136960

5 136959

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 10040600

15 7361O60O

16 102458X

17 137347

18 137155

19 138053

20 121050X

21 100711L

22 1554J

23 17431OO8

24 191338O8

25 7478O616

26 126805X

27 3366R

28 73800600

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 191'116t0

33 10040500

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

WheeI, Steering

Axle Asm, Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm.., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gao

Ring, Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4

Spacer, BrgoAxle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5!8-11 Unc

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-24 Unf

Shaft Asm., Steering

Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inco

Key No_36-40)

Draglink, Bali Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

CoIumn, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. Blk

Screw, Slftp #10-16 x 1/2 Ty-b

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gao

Boit, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I Gr,.5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.

Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nytiner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asmo Ball RH Thread

,]am Nut LH Thread

,Joint Asmo Bal! LH Thread

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoSoinches

1 inch = 25..4mm

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

ENGINE

j14

i 1

i i

43 42 41

_.K K,T!

16 28

REPAnR

ENGINE

PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

KEY

NO. PART

NO.

1 137303

2 139214

13240300

13280328

13200300

138129

12!361X

138559

105432X

137140

136907

138486

138487

141069

109227X

106082X

123549X

13290300

138673

17720410

138672

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

Engine Kohler 18 IC Mag Vert 23

Muffler Asm Kohler VGT (Inc. Key 24

No. 34) 25

Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 26

Nippte Pipe 3/8NPT X 3 - 1/2 27

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 28

Clamp Tube Double Engine 29

Pulley V-Idler 30

Stop Keeper Asm VGT 32

Bushing 34

Clutch Electric 35

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 36

Baffle Air LH Koh VGT 37

Baffle Air RH Koh VGT 38

Tank Fuel W/Sym Vented 39

Pad Spacer 40

Pad Spacer 41

Cap Asm Fue! W/Sym Vented

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine 42

Manufacturer) 43

Control Throttle

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4 - 20 X 5/8

Control Choke

19132616

11050600

73610600

3645J

139277

7834R

13292O

105037X

'17490508

17720408

10040500

74570512

123487X

11050600

17490624

17490652

!26197X

10040700

7117O768

Washer 13/32 X t - 5/8 X 16 Ga

Washer Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Fin Hex 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Strip Foam

Screw Thdroi 5/16 - 18 X t/2

Screw Thd Cut 1.4 - 20x 1/2

Washer Lock 5/16

Screw Hex 5/16 - 16 UNC X 3/4

Clamp Hose

Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8

Screw Thdrol 3/8 - 16 X 1 - 1/2 TT

Screw Thdrol 3/8 - 16 X 3 - 1/4

Washer 1 - 1/20D X 15/32 ID X

.250

Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

NOTE: AII component dimensions given in U,S,, inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

127438X

126656X

105511X

127018X

140407

73680600

124181X

17490508

19131614

131451

121251X

! 21246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62

Clip, Push tn

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Screw, Thdrol 5t16-18 X 1/2

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga_

Pan, Seat

Strip, Foam

Bracket, Mounting Switch

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X

14 72O5O411

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

18 19171912

19 120068X

20 124238X

21 105529X

22 73680500

NOTE:

Bushing, Snap

Bolt, Cardage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8

Spacer, Split

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch - 25_4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

LIFT ASSEMBLY

35 17

23 12

'12

25 26

12 ..___ 24\

33 31 87 \_

_3:_ 9

/,/3_ 10N, _

12 16

19 18

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

121006X

137295

121002X

12000022

19292016

74780624

125631X

122365X

122364)(

2876H

138020

3146R

138023

19131611

7,3800600

674A2.47

73350600

5329J

19131316

5328J

74760616

127218

4939M

DESCRIPTION

Rod Asm., Lever

Shaft Asm., LiftVgt

Lever Asm. LiftRh

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x i6 Gao

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

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-1/8"

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Vgt

Washer 13/32 x I x 1tGao

Nut, Lock Hex WiWsh 8/8-16 Unc

Spring Asmo, Assist Lift

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Bracket, Spring Assist

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

Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Link, Front

Retainer, Spring 43

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24 73350800

25 130171

26 73800800

27 12000037

28 19151216

29 1108!0X

30 110807X

31 19131O16

32 137150

33 76020308

34 137167

35 138057

36 17490608

37 t20529X

38 t23933X505

39 123935X

40 74780516

41 10040500

42 19112410

43 123934X

NOTE:

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion

Nut, LockWiWsh 1/2-13 Unc

Ring, Klip #T5304-37

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Trunnion, Dp Stop Dbl Thds Pit

Nut, Special '

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

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Washer, Nylon

Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16d8 x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

Scale, Indicator Height

At! component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

44" MOWER DECK

59 60 6 _,.

32 i

26 18

17,

2 2 21 22

=13

REPARRPARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

44" MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140579

2 73800500

3 7211O506

47631J

5 138457

6 4939M

7 130832

8 850857

9 10030600

10 129962

11 130652

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

t6 136929

17 106735X

18 19111016

19 105304X

20 1237t3X

21 137607

22 110452X

23 109785X

24 136321

25 19111216

26 72110614

27 19131316

28 132823

29 73800600

30 78158

31 137266

Deck Asm., Mower 44" Vented 32

Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc 33

Bolt, Carriage 5/16_18 x 3/4 34

Runner, Mower LH 35

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 36

Retainer, Spring 37

Arm Suspension, Rear 38

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Patched 39

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 40

Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented 42

Blade (3 Required) 43

Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel) 44

Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg (Includes 45

Key No. 12) ,, 46

Housing, Mandrel 44 Vent 47

Bearing, Ball Mandrel 48

Stripper, Mower Vented 49

Rod, Hinge 50

Washer 11/32 x5/8 x 16 Ga. 51

Cap, Sleeve 52

Spring, Torsion Deflector 53

Bracket, Deflector 54

Nut, Push 55

Shield, Deflector Mower 56

Runner, RH 57

Washer t 1/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 58

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 59

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 60

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler 61

Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 62

Bolt 5/t6-18 x 1.25 63

Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16 64

129861

129963

72140610

72110616

72110608

137166

'137554

'131494

136572

72140506

136460

122052X

73680600

74760628

137200

137729

136574

137272

137273

139245

137789

131264

131290

138687

136577

133957

137644

139031

136573

133943

7211O612

19121414

Pulley, Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

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

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x t Gr. 5

Stiffener, Arm Idler

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

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

Cover, Mandrel RH

Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary

Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge

Washer Hardened

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

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

TRANSAXLE

74 70

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

TRANSAXLE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

4197R

12000034

4! 99R

4216R

42t5R

42t7R

6256H

74020652

7392M

137261

4985R

6266H

4212R

4196R

6276H

633A63

8118M

8740H1

122238X

4218R

6252H1

7810H

6262H

7393R

992R1

6216H

4986R

122254X

6269H

5855H

t 37976

6277H

4225R

7396H

4198R

4200R

7395H

121878X

137974

13320400

74780526

6271H

13060200

74780524

10040500

4895H

4222R

Axle Shaft

Retaining Ring

Final Drive Gear

Differential Gear

Differential Pinion

Differential Carrier

Axle Thrust Washer

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4

(1" Thread Length)

Steel Balf

Spring Shift Fork Detent

Shift Fork, High-Low Range

Thrust Bearing Race

4th Reduction Pinion

3rd Reduction Gear Shaft

Snap Ring, Crescent Type

High-Low Range Gears

Needle Bearing

Sintered Iron Bearing

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range

Differential Pinion Spacer

Differential Pinion Bushing

Gripco Centeriock Nut 3/8-24

Shift Fork, R.H.

Oil Seal

Sintered Iron Bearing

Shift Fork Shaft

Shift Fork, Loll.

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range

Oil Seal

Pressure Relief Valve

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and

Bearings, R.H. (Includes Key No.'s

17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 76, 77 & 82)

Dowel Pin

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

4th Reduction Gear Shaft

4th Reduction Gear Spacer

Thrust Bearing Race

Gearcase Gasket

Gearcase and Bearings, Loll.

(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 49,

50 (2), 51 and 52)

Pipe Plug 1/2_14 N.P.T.

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-5/8

Oil Seal

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.To

Bolt, Hex 5116-18 x 1-1/2 Grade 5

Washer, Lock, Extra Heavy 5/16

Needle Bearing

51 1529R

52 8119M

53 4220R

54 4209R

55 4213R

56 4442R

57 4195R

58 4214R

59 4194R

60 7528R

6t 4208R

62 4207R

63 7398H

64 4203R

65 4204R

66 2898J

67 4926H

68 4205R

69 4206R

70 1370H

71 633A69

72 208J

73 4201R

74 12O00002

75 1153R

76 7392H

77 6803J

78 73220500

79 1167R

80 73360700

81 6270H

82 7384H

84 5384J

85 2978J

86 633A85

87 8739H1

88 4924H

89 19151516

90 110542X

9t 19181511

92 75J

93 6274H

94 76020412

95 10O405O0

96 74760514

97 633A109

98 137982

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2rid Reduction Gear Shaft

Finat Drive Plnion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reductlon Pinion ChJster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

Snap Ring, Crescent Type

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

Reverse Idler Thrust Washer

Needle Bearing

Nut, Hex 5/16-18

Sealing Washer

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Ca D

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed

S_Paring

sher 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Gauge

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Gauge

Gearshift Gate and Reinforcement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Washer, Lock 5/16

Bolt, Hex Head 5/16o18 UNC x 7/8

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxle Assembly

(Less Brake Drum and Shift Lever)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS.inches

1 inch = 25,.4 rnm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

AIR INTAKE I

18 --12

_17f _13

14 15

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BAFFLEs AND SHROUD I

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917,255980

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

AIR INTAKE BAFFLES & SHROUD

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1){-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 1 52 063 21

2 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube 247 154 01

(Includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 3 52 063 01

3 52 096 35 Cover, Air Cleaner 4 X-67-83

4 52 123 21 Tube, Air intake

5 231032 Seal, Element Cover

652 082 04 Cover, Air Cleaner Element

7 45 083 01 Pre-Cleaner

8 45 083 02 Element

9 237423 Seal, Air Cleaner Cover

10 X-67-98 Screw, Hex Washer Head

1t 52 201 06

t2 277093

13 52 05439

14 X-25-79

15 X-50°37

16 X-50-57

t7 X-22-9

#10-32 x 9/16 (4)

Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner (2)

Elbow, Air Intake

Washer, Plain #10

Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#10-32 x 2-1/4

Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#10-32 x t -3/4 (2)

Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth

#10 (2)

Gasket, Air Cleaner Elbow

18 25 041 06

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 25 113 15 Decal, Air Cleaner

- - 52 113 30 Decal

DESCRIPTION

5 52 755 70

6 52217 01

7 52 46816

8 5208611

9 5212423

Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head

Clamp

Baffle, #2 Cylinder Top

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4_,20x 7/16 (14)

Kit, Blower Housing

(Includes Key Numbers 6 thru 8)

Support, Upper Housing

Washer, Flat (2)

Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 (6)

Baffle, #t Cylinder Head

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 52 113 32 Decal, Horsepower (3)

BREATHER &VENT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 ){-81-1

2 X-25-12

3 52 096 18

4 52 055 01

5 X-352_39

6 5232612

7 52 096 08

8 52 032 04

9 52462 01

10 52 096 22

11 275220

Nut, Hex '1/4-20 (2)

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Cover, #2 Cylinder Valve

Gasket, Cover (3)

Stud, #2 Cylinder Valve Cover

1/4-20 x 2-1/4

Hose, Breather

Cover, #1 Upper Cylinder Valve

Seal, Breather

Valve, Umbrella

Cover, #1 Lower Cylinder Valve

Stud, #1 Cylinder Valve Cover

1/4-20 x 3-1/4

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.,S.,inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255980

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

CRANKCASE I

19-- 4

CARBURETOR I

tl /

RE!PAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255980

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

CRANKCASE CARBURETOR

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

! X-82-2

2 52 468 12

3 82 755 '16

4 52 0i6 05

552031 01

6 52 316 06

7 52 755 50

8 52 O72 12

925 086 12

10 X-269-43

11 52 078 05

12 52 030 10

52 030 11

52 030 12

13 25 086 10

t4 25 086 13

15 52 141 O2

16 52 139 08

17 25 08611

18 52 032 t0

19 82 755 17

Nut, Hex 5/'16-18 (12) 1 52 041 09

Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 2 52 755 9I

Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) 3 52 164 15

Valve, Exhaust 4 X-21-1

Insert, Valve Seat (2) 5 X-6_29

Guide, Valve (2) 6 X-75-23

Kit, Oil Relief

Step Stud 5/16-18 x 3/4, 7 235778

3/8-16 x 5/8, 2 Long (12) 8 X-67-97

Screw, Hex Flange 5/16-18 x 2 (2)

Ring, Retaining 9 X-352-37

Shaft, Governor 10 25 155 02

Bearing, Sleeve, Standard (2) 11 52 853 25

Bearing, Sleeve .010" 121

Bearing, Steeve .020" 12 271030

Screw, Hex Flange 13 52 053 54

5/! 6-18 x 1-1/2 (3)

Screw, Hex Flange

3/8-16 x 3-5/8 (2) 14 25 041 06

O-Ring 15 X-77-2

Plug 16 232867

Screw, Hex Flange 17 X-67-62

5/16-18 x 3-1/2 (8)

Sea!, Oil, Front

Kit, #2 Cylinder Barrel

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6)

Crankcase (Service with Short

Block, Part Number 82 522 30)

0 _ _ -

18 25 086 27

19 2514603

20 5214416

21 25 368 01

22 25 089 02

23 25 086 26

24 25 089 04

25 25 089 02

26 25 368 03

27 52 090 13

28 25 089 03

29 25194 01

30 2514602

31 25 041 O4

32 25 757 09

33 251O4 01

34 25 041 03

35 2510005

Gasket, Intake (2)

Kit, Manifold

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8)

Manifold, Intake

Washer, Lock 5/16 (4)

Screw, Hex Cap 5/16-18 x 2 (4)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/8N.P.T.F.

Clamp, Cable (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x 3/8 (2)

Stud 5/16-'18 x 1 (2)

Connector, Hose

Kit, Carburetor with Gasket

(Includes Key Numbers 12 thru 14)

Gasket, Carburetor

Carburetor Assembly (Information

Only - Not Available Separately)

(Includes Key Numbers 18 thru 35)

Gasket, Air Cleaner

Nut 5/16 (2)

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 3/4

Screw, Throttle and Choke Plate (4)

Plate, Choke

Shaft, Throttle with Lever and Seal

Needle, Idle Fuel Adjust

Spring, Idle, Fuel

Screw, Idle Speed Adjust

Spring, Idle Speed

Spring, Main Fuel

Needle, Main Fuel

Lever, Choke

Spdng, Choke, Friction

Ball, Choke, Friction

Plate, Throttle

Gasket, Bowl

Kit, Float

Bowl, Fuel

Gasket, Bowl Retainer Screw

Screw, Bowl Retainer

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 25 757 tl Kit, Carburetor Repair

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS,inches

1 inch = 25_4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

CRANKSHAFT I

ELECTRIC STARTER J

DIPSTICK !

O_4

--6

EXHAUST I

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CYLINDER HEAD I

REPABR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

CRANKSHAFT ELECTRICSTARTER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 52 0!4 93

2 52 468 03

52 468 04

52 468 05

DIPSTICK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52038 14

2 X-25-44

3 52 032 14

4 41 15301

552 126 11

6 52 t2320

7 47 13901

CYLINDER HEAD

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Crankshaft

Washer, Thrust _119/.122 (A,R.)

Washer, Thrust .128/.131

Washer, Thrust o137L!40 (AoRo)

DESCRIPTION

Dipstick Assembly

(includes Key Numbers 2 and 3)

Washer, Plain 5/16

Seal, Rubber

O-Ring

Bracket, Oil Tube Support

Tube, Oil Fill 11-7/8

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

3/4 N.P.ToF.

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, Head (2)

Cylinder Head (2)

Washer, Plain 5/16 (18)

Screw, Hex Head

5/16-18 x 1-1/2 (18)

t52 041 20

2 52 015 08

3 22O534

4 41 08602

DESCRIPTION

1 52 098 09 Starter Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 10)

2 X-20-1 Washer, Lock 1/4 (2)

3 X-8t-1 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 (2)

4 52 755 05 Kit, Drive (Includes Key Number 5)

5 52 755 08 Kit, Drive Parts

6 52 227 01 Cap, Drive End

7 52 170 02 Armature

8 52 227 09 Cap, Commutator End

(Includes Key Number 9)

9 52 755 15 Kit, Brush

10 52 211 01 Bolt, Thru (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 52 357 01 Lubricant, Starter

- - 25 450 03 Tag, Caution

EXHAUST

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO.

I 52 281 31 Duct, Heat Shield

2 52 126 12 Bracket

3 X-25-72 Washer, Plain (3)

4 52 086 !1 Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 (3)

5 52 041 !4 Gasket, Exhaust (2)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S.inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917,255980

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

1 26 2s/'_

FUEL PUMP ]

iGN,T,ONI

--15

-14

9_i 7

,FLYWHEEL ......II IIIIIIL L I

3 1

9_2

e_-3

REPAURPARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 25 162 01 Screen, G!ass 1 47 086 08

225 086 21 Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 5/8 (4) 2 52 559 01

3 25 112 04 Spacer (4)

4 25 157 01 Fan 3 X-380-1

5 25 086 24 Screw, Hex Machine 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 4 )<-25-63

6 52 468 15 Washer, Plain 5 25 041 09

7 X-286-17 Key, Square 3/I6x7/8 6 2515502

8 52 025 36 Flywheel 7 X-426-9

8 52 353 18

9 25 050 03

GOVERNOR 10 4t 353 14

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. IGNITION

1 231355

2)(-25-12

3 237022

4 A-235743-S

5 52 078 04

6 X-25-t02

7 X-269-28

8 X-25-63

9 52 090 23

10 277341

11 52 158 07

12 25 086t5

13 52 089 07

14 X-81-1

15 X-25-72

16 52 186 09

17 52 211 04

18 25 141 O3

19 25158 08

20 52 07907

21 52 079 06

22 5209014

23 5208908

24 25 086 21

25 X-67-97

26 235778

27 25 431 01

28 X-70-3

29 5208605

Pin, Governor Stop

Washer, Plain 1/4

Washer, Thrust

Kit, Governor Gear

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Retainer, Governor

Washer, Plain 1/4

Lever, Speed Control

Washer, Tension

Bushing, Throttle Control Lever

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 1

Spring, Governor

Nut, Hex 1/4_20

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Arm, Governor

Screw, Round Head, Square Neck

1/4-20 x 1

Ring, Retaining (4)

Bushing, Linkage Retaining (4)

Linkage, Governor

Linkage, Throttle

Lever, Throttle

Spring, Torsion

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 5/8

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x3/8 (3)

Clamp, Cable (3)

Bushing, Speed Control Lever

Nut, Hex #10-32

Screw, Hex Head #10-32 x7/8

Screw, Poziddv, Truss Head

1t4-20 x 518 (2)

Pump, Fuel Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 6)

Connector, Straight

Washer, Plain 114(2)

Gasket, Fuel Pump

Connector, Hose

Clamp, Hose (4)

Line, Fuel

Filter, Fuel

Hose, Fuel

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO.

1 25 755 03 Kit, Rectifier-Regulator

(Includes Key Number 2)

2 X-132_5 Screw, Hex Cap 1/4-20 x 5/8 (2)

3 236602 Connector

4 237878 Kit, Stator (Includes Key Number 5)

5 X-67-51 Screw, Hex Cap #10-24 x 3/4 (2)

6 210281 Clip

7236473 Connector

8220297 Grommet

9 4715401 Clamp

10 52 313 02 Grommet

11 52 132 02 Spark Plug (2)

12 52 t26 08 Bracket, Module

13 25 086 15 Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 1 (2)

t4 52 584 02 Module, Ignition

15 25 086 16 Screw, Hex Washer Head

t/4-20 x 7/8 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 47 518 33 Lead, Violet, Rectifier-Regulator

(11", 14 Gauge, Uninsulated Push

On Tab Terminals)

- _ 52 518 17 Lead, White, Module To Connector

(12-1/2", 14 Gauge, Insulated Push

On Tab, Uninsulated Push On Tab

Terminals)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S, inches

1inch =25,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

OIL PAN i'

1_ _---2

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OIL FILTER I

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CAMSHAFT AND VALVES I

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OIL PUMP I

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7_ _6

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917,255980

KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556

OIL PAN

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO.

1 X-67_64

2 52 050 03

352 19908

4 X-702-15

5 52 086 12

6 52032 10

7 X-75-10

OIL FILTER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52 050 02

2 82 755 23

3 X-55-15

4 X-75-23

5 52 041 16

PISTON & ROD

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52 067 67

52 067 68

2 52 874 11

52 874 12

52 874 13

52 874 14

52 874 '15

3 230004

4 52 108 09

52 108 10

52 108 11

52 108 12

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/16 (2)

Filter, Oil Pickup

Oil Pan (Includes Key Number 4)

Plug, Cup 5/16

Screw, Hex Washer Head

5/16-18 x t-1/4 (9)

Seal, Oil, Rear

Plug, Square Head 3/8 N_P_T,F,(2)

DESCRIPTION

Oil Filter

Kit, Oil Filter Adaptor

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 5)

Screw, Hex Socket Head

5/16-18 x I-1/4 (2)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/8 N.PoT.Fo

Gasket, Oil Filter

DESCRIPTION

Connecting Rod, Standard (2)

Connecting Rod .010" (2)

Piston with Ring Set, Standard (2)

Piston with Ring Set .003" !i i

Piston with Ring Set .010"

Piston with Ring Set .020"

Piston with Ring Set °030"

Retainer, Piston Pin (4)

Ring Set, Standard and .003" (2)

Ring Set .010" (2)

Ring Set °020" (2)

Ring Set .030" (2)

LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 X-75-23 Plug, Pipe 1/8 NoPoToF_

CAMSHAFT & VALVES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

52 O1209

52 019 03

41 755 10

52 413 01

25 089 01

52 0t6 05

52 0t7 08

52 032 13

230011

Camshaft

Tappet (4)

Kit, Retainer (4)

Rotator, Exhaust Valve (2)

Spring, Valve (4)

Valve, Exhaust (2)

Valve, Intake (2)

Seal, Intake Valve Stem (2)

Retainer, Intake Vatve (2)

OIL PUMP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

t X-280-25 Pin, Roll

2 52 144 05 Shaft, Oil Pump

3 52 422 01 Spacer, Shim (A.R., Maximum of 2)

4 52 043 05 Gear, Oil Pump

5 52 393 09 Rotor Set

6 52 096 03 Cover, Oil Pump

7 X-67-64 Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/16 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 82 522 30

- - 52 755 94 Short Block

Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-1650

High Speed: 3200-3400

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS, inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

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.

15° MAX.

i iiiillliiIllllll' ' .........................................

_t /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not !

t!| _ greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu.- i

_| _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

II caution when changing direction on slopes, I

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.255980

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

CRIIFTSMIIN®

18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

44" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

GARDEN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number° Each engine has

its own model number°

The model number' for your' tractor will be found on the

model plate located under the Seat

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower' housing of the engine_

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service CentedDepartmerrt and most

Retail Stores°

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

°PRODUCT - TRACTOR

-MODEL NUMBER - 917.255980

=ENGINE MODEL NO. -MV18S-58556

_, PART NUMBER

•PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider' Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional techrricians

specifica!ly trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

137979 Rev. 309..01.93 Printed in U.S.A.

Craftsman 917255980 User Manual Lawn, Tractor Manuals And Guides 1008359L

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