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ODEL 917.256451 OWNER'S MANUAL

_°Assembly

__Qperation

_CUstomer Responsibilities

_Service and Adjustments

_ Repair Parts

_AUToOP_; Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: t-800-659-5917

II i _ilrr'

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE [S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

t. GENERAL OPERATION

o Read_ understand, and foI!ow all instructions in the manual

and onthe machine before starting.

, Only a!tow 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 sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

*Never carry passengers,

,Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

!ook 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 ptace.

o SIow down before turning.

,Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting.

o Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or uncIogging

chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

o 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 into

.._ a trailer or truck.

lL SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe _njuryor death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

o Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tal! grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you wiJl not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

o Fottow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

Keep att movement on the slopes stow and gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

sfope,

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradua]ty downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-effs, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of aCtiff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

,Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

"DOnot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground,

*Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Itl. CHILDREN

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

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing actMty. Never assume that

chitdren will remain where you last saw them.

° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

= Be alert and turn machir_e off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation,

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

iV. SERVICE

* Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuets. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fue! with the engine

running. Altow engine to 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 water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment botts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

, Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

*Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build_up.

Clean oil or fuel spiIlage. Atiow machine to cool before

storing.

" StOP and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

,Never make adjustmerits or repairs with the engine running.

Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or aliow

obiects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec*

essary.

, Mower blades are shaqo and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adiust and service as

required.

&Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions, _t means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY JS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark ptug

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product cpn-

rains c_iemicais known tothe State of Cati_or.

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or Other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possibte dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any probiem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Sewice Center/Department, We have competenL we_i-

trained technicians and the proper tools to se_iice or repair

this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always obsewe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917,256451

SERIAL

t NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERtAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

.. r _.,_,__. UNDER THi_ SEAT.

rot ; qHthUi D RE,J .DRD BOTH S;_4 ..<c t.fu, JIBE,, A. _D

' DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP _N A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERE]NCE.

s :NANkA ! ACSR {E aENT

A b_a,s Maintenance Agreement Jsavailable on this prod_

uct° Contact you_ nearest oearo store for details,

o Read and obsewe the safety roles.

Foliow a regt_ar schedule in maintaining, caring for and

doiny yOU, ,R:_,,_._...

-_' Follow the instructioss under"Custom@:' Responsibili.-.

tkes': and "Sto(age '_sections of this owner's manua!.

PRODUCT SPEO F OAT1ONS

HORSEPOWER: 12.5

', e" t P _ ¢'T"

GA_OL,NE _,A, A_I, Y ! .25 _'_A_ t ,'_......

_A UNLEADED REGULAR

ND TYPE: ._

]Otl TY_>E (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32'W)

1 SAE 5W-30 (below 32'_F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJIgLM

(GAP: .030") STD 3614.58

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007"

EXHAUST: .009" o .0I I"

kGROUND_SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

Ist 1,0

2rid 2.1

3_d 3. I

4tt_ 4.0

5th 5.'i

REVERSE: I ,,6

TIRE PRESSURE; FRONT: 14 PFL

RF _ n, 12 PS:i

j CHA_GING..,._.:,Y'S __M.

L.........

i BATTEF1Y:

]_aL_-,b__BOLT TORQUE:

3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS Iflc.ADLiL-_fmtS

AMP!FIR: 25

MtN° CCA: t90

CASE SIZE:: U!R

30°35 FI', _ _ _:"

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internai

combustion engine and sho_..lld not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered,, br-sh-covered or grass-.cov -.

e{-ed land uniess the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrestor meeting applicable iocai o__st_,_talaws

(if any), if a spark attester is useG it should be maintained

in effective working oMer by the operator.

in the state of Caiifomia the above is _equired by !aw

(Section 4442 of the Caiifomia Pubiic Resb'urces Code).

O_.h_r _t;:_l_:P,rnav _ave s rnila_ laws. Fede "_.ilaws _,b[) V on

f_de_i lands A s ad< a_"es_e_ for t_ m_,ff _r i's av;diabte

through your nearest Sears Authorized ::;ervk>_ Cented

DepaRment (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

, _U,JiqOct_,,a aDO td, ,8 Li[:) aCCO_dii']Ci"°' "E.d_lr.,y_x_ I.IS _ }1For one k_) year f._omthe date of ourch,ase_ if this Craftsman Riding "_,, ',...... i.'. maintained, _"_"" ...._.... _ , n _d

to the instructions in the owner's maneaJ, Sears wiii repair or repiace, :free of charge, any [saris found to be defective in rnateriai :!

o_workmanship, i

This Warranty does not cover: _

_ Expendabb items which become worn dudng normal use, such as blades, spark piugs, air cteane(s, beits, etc.

o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as na_, thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipmeni according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,

Riding equipment used for commercia_ or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ,ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of ourchase if an}, batteR7 included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery, will not held a charge, Sears will replace the battery' at no charge,

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQJIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SER _IC_ CENTER. AF-!X::R 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR _.,RAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

.... AVM _._Lc

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS .:_RVICE CENTER. (IN@JOME WARRANTY c_Emv,,._,_WILL STILL BE

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TR_P CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY

.°, ,..,_::_ONLY VVH!t_ETHIS :PRODUCT _StN THE UNITED STATES.

This War_nty gives you specific iegat fights, and you rnay also have other rights which may vaPy from state to state.

SEAR& ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN LoTAT=S, IL ,'-n_,.,.,,_o,,_

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... :............................... t4

SERVICE AND ADJUST_ENTS ........................... t9o24

STORAGE .................................................................... 25

TROUBLESHOOTING ,.o;....................................... 26_27

REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ................................ 30-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................. .................. 48-52

PARTS ORDERING/SERViCE ............... BACK COVER

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

Adjustments:

Broke ................................................ 2"I

Cart)L!_etor .................................... 24

Mower

Front.-TooBack ......................... 20

SideoTo..Side ........................... 20

Thrott!e Contact Cable .................. 23

Air Fii!:eh Engine .................................. 17

Air Screen Engine ..................... :........ 17

Assemb}y ............................................. 7-.9

Battery:

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

• 3ta@_g witiq Weak Battery .....:..... 22

Sto_age ........................................ 25

Terminals ...................................... i 6

Beit:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ............ 2!

iV_owerBlade(s)

RemovaItRep!acement ............ 21

Blade:

:!.harpening .................................... l 5

:::_epi_cement .................................. ! 5

B;'ake Ad]usiment ................................ 21

If%

%.#,

......ss<o.'...,,__!"_.o!"Adjustment ........................... 24

%,0 n,t_oi:,s _o.,,.I,_1 i 0

Customer Responeibi!ities ............... 15o,i8

Air Filter .................................... i 7

Air Smeen, Engine ..................... 17

Cooling Fins, Engine ................ !7

Engine Oi! ................................ 16

Fuei Filter ................................. 18

Spark Plug(s) ............................ I8

Tractor:

Battery ...................................... I6

Bk_de ........................ ,................ i5

Lubrication '-'- "

,_hart ...................... 14

Maintenance Schedule ............ i4

Tire <}}are.......................... 8,t 5,22

Transaxie ................................. I 8

Cutting Height, _4ower ......................... t I

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .................. 23

Schematic ..................................... 29

Wiring Diagram ............................ 30

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................ !7

Air Screen .................................... 17

Cooiing Fins, Engine .................... 17

Oil Change ................................... 16

Oil Level .................................. ! 2,16

Oil Type ......................................... I6

Preparation ................................... 12

Repair Parts ............................ 48_52

Sta_ing ......................................... I3

Storage ........................................ 25

Filter:

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

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

Fuel:

Type ............................................. I2

Storage ........................................ 25

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

Hood Removattlnsta[lal:ion ................... 23

Leveling Mower L.e,.k .......................... 20

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................. i4

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 14

Mower:

Adjustment, Front4o-Back ........... 20

Adjustment, Side4o-Side ............. 20

Blade Sharpening ........................ 15

Blade Replacement ...................... 15

Cutting Height ...................... :....... 11

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

Operation ..................................... 12

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

Mowing Tips ........................................ 13

Muffler ................................................. 18

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

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ t2,16

Engine .......................................... ! 6

Storage ................. ...... :................ 25

Operation ....................................... i0-13

Operating Mower ................................ I2

Options:

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

Spark An'ester ........................... 3,40

Parking Brake .................................. 104 1

Pa_s Bag .............................................. 6

Parts, RepiacementiRepair ............ 30-47

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

Repair Parts ................................... 30--47

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

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

Service and Adjustments ............... 19-24

Carburetor ........ :........................... 24

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

Hood Removallinstatlation ........... 23

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Belt(s)

Removal!Replacement ............ 21

Mower Adjustment

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

Side4o-Side ............................ 20

Mower Removal ........................... 19

Tire Care ................................. 8/i 5,22

Stope Guide Sheer .............................. 5 !

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

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

Starting the Engine ........................ 12- I3

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

SIopping the Tractor ............................ ! i

Storage ................................................ 25

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 24

Tires ............................................ 8,t 5,22

Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 2&27

Transaxle ............................................ 16

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

Wiring Diagram ................................... 30

Wiring Schematic ................................ 29

ES D ATTACH

These accessories arid attachments were avaiiab_e through most Sears retaii out!ets a_sdcease.......s, ,_=,s wn..,] the tractor was purchased.

Most Sears stores can order these }_ems for you when you provide the mode! number of yo_Jrtractor,

•_._ _ :_s ....

SPARK, !

GAS _A_,_

C ;'

_NGINE O_L ] FUEL STABILIZER

;,IA

PSzRFOB ANC£

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are tinted be_ow with brief explanations o_how they car_hetp

you. This list was current at the time of pc_b_icatk_n;however, it may change in fuiure years .. more attachrner_ts may be .added, chan9es

may be made in these attachments, or some may no Ionger be available o_ iit your model, Co_ta.ct your 5nearest Sears store for _he

accessode_ and attach_'ae_ts that are avaiiable for you_" t_'actot.

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.

A_:RA"_OR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-.

pe_ed 2Sqnch steel spikes moun_.ed on 10-irich diamete" discs

puncture holes in 8oi_ at ciose k_tervais to let moisture soak in°

Steel weight tray for increased ps,qetration.

BAGGER iets you. co{bct g_ass c_ippings and leaves for a

healthier, nea.ter !ookJng _awr. Two Permane,x containers isold

30-gallon piastic bags.

BUMPeR protects front end of tracto_ from damage.

CARTS make hautbig easy. Va_iety of sizes avaiiabie, pRts

accessories such as side pans.i kits, tool caddy, car1 cover_

proteciive mat and doiiy..

CO_t_G A_RATOR takes small plugs out of soil to a!tow mo_s_.

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

hardeeed steei coring tips. 150 }b. capacity WEight tray.

_ASY ©_,. ©_Usji,,_VALVB makes 6i! changes easier, faster.

FROKT NOSE Re LL_K:_can(era in f_'antof mower deck to reduce

ch_w_,cesof ":£:xdpi_g" on unev:::_rte;_ain.

GAN(I_ _4([_C_qk,_tsyou :ow 2 of 3 pull-behind attachments at once,

such as sw_e.p_ws, dethatchers_ aerators 0"_otfo_ _se with rol!ers,

carts or other heavy attac_'_ments).

,@A_JG_ '@'{N£:HX8 on both sid_-s of the mowe_ deck reduce

char_ces o_;%s_aiping" on uneven terrain° For mower decks r_otso

equippe£

_qi!jLC_-__:_{AKI_J{}_THA'TCN_£B_oosens soil and flips thatch and

matted ieaw;_sto !awn suHace _o_'easy pic-kL_p.Twenty spring line

taeth_ UseXl to p_epare bare areas to,seeding. AvailaNe forfi'oni

o_ rear rnet.intin_. H_GH PXRFO{a_JIAHC;{ R£9:b,.ACT_©H

SPFIIHG 7_N_ t:iiqi_.-:TH_itrCH_Rcovers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into _a_!e hopper_ Mounts behir_d tractor.

MUL,CH_HG ©LOSS_OUT PkAT#£ HK once insta!led, lets you

roach, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) withodt

changing biades For models no_ equipped as 3qml Convertible

mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Pa_Is section of this

manual

RA_P 70£S AND _£_'I _let you k)ad and untoad tractor from a

pickug truck, Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x !0 Iumber.

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 184neh

d;ame[e_,'wate_4ight drum holds upto 390 Ibsoof weight. Rounded

edges prevent i3amq to tu,ff. A@ustable scraper automaticaJly

cleans dt'um,

SN©W 1_loAD£ for snow removal only. 14-inch higiq, 48qr_ch wide

btade eF;ars 4.24nan path when angled !eft or right. Raises, !owers

with side [eve_'. AdiIsstable skids; _ep!aceabte, reversible sc_aper

bar. (Us,_ with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawba!-

weight.)

SNOW°_%_ROW_:_Rhas 4i}...inchswatK Drum-.type auger hat, dies

powdery and we,/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin

a_rarigement. Discharge!._eh_.£eadjusts from tractor seat. 64nch

diameter spo_£ discharges snow 10 to S0 feet. Lift eont_o_Iedat

tractor seat. (Usa with chains and whee! weights and/or rear

drawbar wef£iht,)

a_'_._£_a use 12.ovolt :DO _ r_.__',-_s,._.,_,..motor that connects to _ss

tractor ba_t,ery or other 12-volt source, !rscludes booms foe

automa£ic si.wayk_gand h_,.ndhe!d wand for spot a_}r.win% Wa_sd

has adjt_st_:_blespray pattem_ For appiyir_g herbick_es_ inse.cti _

cides, [ungicides end }iquid fe_!i_izers_

SPF}£AB£B/S_©i_'_RS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kiiF

i!_g e_,sy, @_oadcast spi'eade_s are aIso user@ for gran@ai de._

ieers arc:t sand,

SWSEP!_._:.::9iet yo_._co!_eet grass clippir_gs and leaves,

T_LL_!iI!:}!__as5 hp er_Nne and 36.-inch swath to p_epai'e seed beds,

cu_tiw4e and com::}est garden residue. 7ifler has its own buik4a

}iftand depth control system and does NOT require a s_eeve hitch

Fits any kawn,yard or gai'd.en tractor. Simpiy hook _@i:othe t!actor

drawbar and go! O_st]©_'_ai accs-sse_ies convert _nit for

dethatching, aerating, hiJli,qg...without toeis_

"f'_RBC_,_A,_NSate heavy duty; closely spaced e-;traqarge cross

iinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction,

S-°RACT©R CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tt._butar staei

frame, ABS p_astic top; Near plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility. Hinged me_al doers with catch. Keeps opet'ato_' warm

and d% Remove viny! sides and windshields for use as sun

protecto_" in s.snmer. O}st]oaa_ accessories _ck_de; tinted/

tempered soiid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;

!2-voit amber caution light for mour_tir_g on cab top.

VACS for poweff@ collection of heavy g_ass dippi_sgs and ieaves.

Optior_a_ wand attac_'wsser_tto pick up debris in hud4o-reach

piaces. VAC/CH1RP_R includes a chipper_shredde.n

WEIGHT BRACKK1 _for drawbar for snow removai appiicatior's.

Uses (t) 55 ib. weight.

WHSFCLWB_GHTS for roar wheeis provide needed traction for

snow removai or dozing heavy matedais.

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' {2) Hex Nuts 114-20

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t2) V'_8.sb,e,,'s _,,ai_°,,_.x 518 )<!9 Gauae

Ra_r'ts sao}(ed se_arat_D_ i_1 Cantton.

Steering

'¢I=_o..d

_sianual

Steenng

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Slope Sheet

YournewtractorhasbeenassembledalthefactoPiwithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembiedforshippingpurposes°

,,_' _'_ ,dg, _u:;n_d .-_d_*:4yo UseTo ensure safe and proper ooeratbn of your _,ac,._.,all _oarts;and hardware you assemble mus_ be + _,+,_,_ ,-,_r- -=',

the correct toots as necessap! to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSE_IBL¥

A socket w_ench set wil! make assembiy easier. Standard

wrench sizes are iisted.

(!) 5/16" wrench (!) 9/16" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches Ti_e pressure gauge

(1) t/2" wrench Utlity knife

(1} 3/4:' wrench

When Aght and left hand are mentioned in this manual, ;t

means when you ane, in the operating position (seated

behind the steering whee0.

TO R_2_:JIOV[_TRAOTOB _RO_q OARTON

UNPACK CAn'T'ON

_._ Remove eli accessible :loose pa._Ssand parts ca_tons

fi°om cai!:on (See page 6)_

° Cut s.Jonglines on ca_tono,from top to _._.,._,h_-.¢-_.,-w_,_,_a.t four

comers of ca_ton and Iay panels flat.

n,<_c_for any additionai I _ ..

. .OO.,_-,_padre Or Ca_ons ahd

remove,

BEFOR_ _ROLLtHG °TRAO°TOF_ OFF

SK@

ATT,AOH STffff_]NM WHffE£ (See _]go t}

'_ Side the steering bushing ove_'the steering shdto

Raise steering shaft fc,n_varduntil screw holes in dash

lne up with steering bushing° instatI two {2) she,et

mete; screws and tighter_ securMy.

* Position steering• boot ova( ,:_..,,.,,_-___.-,_;_shall

,_ Piece tabs of steedng boot evertab st(>ts in dash and

push down to secure.

,_ Slide steedng wheei adapter onto upper steedng shaft,.

,, n,...._,'._o._., _.........e, _,,,t,_;=,ya_e poiKt;ng

o._it_.__,front wheeis of the-'+r..,,--',--r .......'_---,......

st..'aight fo_wa_'d.

_* Position steedng wheel so cross bars are hoAzontai

{ieft to dght) and siide onto adaptor..

o_ Assets:hie l_cu._ fiat wasf_er ........ "":=,_e3/8-z_,_iocknut and

t_ghten secure 8,

_> Snap steering whee_ insert into center of steering

wheel,

'_ Remove protective ptastic from tractor hood and gdk

1M_OR ANTk, HECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SK![) THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

is To ROLL O_:F SKtO,

TO BOLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera°

tics s®ctios f@_ !oeat]o_ and _unetion of con-

t_ols)

o Press _itt}ever plunger and _ais¢ attachment lift lever to

}is highest position.

Re!ease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

peda!.

'_ P!ace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

_, Rol tt'actor backwards off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up agains;:

tractor. #

ASSE BUsf

The tires on you_"tracto__were ovednflsted at the factor_ for

shipping purposes: Co_rect tire pressure is important for

test cutting periofmancso

Reduce tire pressure _e PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPEC!FtCATJONS' on page 3 of this manual.

OH_OK ©_OK LEV_LHESS

Forbestc_4ttingresuits_mower housingshouldbe pFoperiy

leveled, See N°O L._2VELMOWER HOUSING" in the

Serdce @nd Adius'tmet_tssectiono_thismanual.

See the figut"es that a_e showr., for re@acing motion and

mowe_°b!ade diive be!ts in the Secvioe and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify thst the belts are routed

corrt_ctly,

I:;£&AT

S¢+,'I''?I£FQV

£i,L)I<O00:?I /! '

;: !!!

I::;'!f.';;,,:-3

/$ ##

;-u_er you Ieat'n how to ope_a_e your tractor, checL Io see

that =-_ is ......

t_e brake p_'opedy adjusted. Se_-'."TO A©JUST

..... 8,._,n of

i'[}aflIlal,

BEFC_RE YOU OPE];©_,7'2: AND &-N#OY YOUR NEW

0 Aoo urn.. TH,q7-"ytOU RES'E'I VE7WACTOR, WF Vi:,qSH_" ,,':,..........= ,c-

7WEBLY:S'TPI£'/::_FOF_%IANCEANDS/4 FiSF:AC770N #-i:_OH

N-lie QI_z_£iTY PRODUCK

PLi.EASE REWzZW K_E FOLiOW!NG OHEC_:fZ._ST;"

/All assemNy }nstl°uctiens have been compJeted.

# No rems_ining ioose pa',_tsin earl:on.

/ Battery is pr,,.)peAyp_epa_ed and chai'ged. (MinimL,'m

! !_,our_'.t'¢ amps).

¢" Seat is adjus%_=,dcomfor!:e_biyand tightened secL_reiy.

/AI tit'es are pi'operiy inflated. (For shippi¢.,g putpcses,

the tiles were ovednfisted at the factory)°

/" Be sure mower deck is pi'opedy ieveied side-to-:side/

front.;to-rea_ l%r be.st cutting _'esuits. (Th'es y_ft..istbe

ptepe_ly inflated fe_ ieve!ing).

# Oheck mower _.q"sdddve be!ts. Se sure they are routed

p_operiy aro_nd puleys and inside at bait keepet-s.

t.,f,_osswiring, oee m.a_.al connections are s,.&,secure

and wires are propedy cIamped.

WH&K fiEARN@G HOW7"O USE YOUR KRA OrOR. PAY

E)(_r-?AA 7hCEN770N TO THESFOLLOWING IMPORTANT

!7_MS:

V" Engine oit is at proper ]ev@,

/ Fuei tank is filied wkh fresi% clean, reguiar unIeaded

gasoline.

../ Become familiar with al controls - their location and

function, Operate them befo._eyou sta_ the engL__e,

7" Be sure b_ake system is in safe operating con,::i_tion.

Thesesymbo!smayappearonyourtracto_orinliteraturesuppliedwiththep_'oductoLearnandunde,,standthei_meaning.

BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINEON ENGINEqFF OILFREo,_,I.;_:. LIGHTSON LIGHTS" .......

L_Y .....

_H J,\_;. MOWER HEIGHT DiFFEREN]]AL

rUE_ PARKING BRAKE jNo_,_.Klxb'

REVERSE NEUTF_AL -_v"_ i C)*%_

MOWER UFT AttACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED ..,LUTort DISENGAGED

IGNiTiON

_ANG_:_, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models oniy)

OPE ON

A_i-_u_ _%gUH FRAC I OH

._,-0E,_uW:£TM THIS OWNEWS _ANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPE_ATING YOUR TRACTOR

cvmu_:_,_e the i!iu.sti'ations with your tractor to famiiarize yourse! with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this rqar uai fi:)r?.mxe refers)nee.

Our t<actoi's co<from] to lh.q ,:,<_..f_'_'v,,%,standa_'ds of the American Nationa.i Standards !nstitute.

_r'.<_._,*,l._mI_;:w.'t"CLUTCH LI.':VIIR: Used to engage the

_' ,,,e,_b}ades, or _' .... "_'_ to _, _,

,,,o ..... othe¢ .=Lavhr,__n.,_ muunt..d to your

< {11,,,,kO _.

THIOTTL!iCHOKE OONTtOL: Used for sta_ing and

oonti'oiIing engine speed.

o,ra_k-

,+,.olj _CH,=_#RA¢_Ic ;=¢,:_,_=_.. Used 'lOt dec,IuIchfflg and ....

ingthe tractor and starti,-@ the engine.

PA,'_MH_:_ BRAKE: Locks c!utchibrake pedal into the

b<s.keposition.

_AR_'m,r I _% _,R, Selects the speed and direction of

t_actor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT L[!V[R: Used to raise; lower and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor.

Lt_\T L_V_R PLUNGER: Used to _elease attachment fft

lever when changing its position.

IGNFIqON SWITCH: Used for sta#:ing and stopping the

engine,

OPE

HOW TO USE YOUR TRAOT_R

TO SET PATx_K@4QBRAKE (See FiG 6)

You r:tracto r is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch,, When engine is running, any 8fttempt by the

operator to ]eave the seat without fi!*st setting the parking

brake wit shut off the engine,

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hoido

_. P!ece parking brake iever in "ENGAGED" position and

rebase pressure from ciutchibrake pedal Pedaishouid

;,amain }n ;:BRAKE _'position. Make sure parking b_ai,,:_::::

wil! hoid t_stctor secu_eo

STOPP@4Q (See _:'iG 6}

MOWER BLADES -

,:_ Move attachment c}utch lever to "DISENGAGED '_pc.,

sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

= Demess clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

Move gearshift lever to neutraD(N) position,

ENGINE -

o Move throttle control to slow (_) position,

HOTE: Faiiuf8 to move throttle control to stow (,_)

position aad aitowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engineto "backfire",

Turn ignitior_ key to "OFf position and remove key.

Aiways remove key when leaving t_actor to p_"event

unauthorized use,

o Neve_ use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Unde_ certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning:" of grass, To e!iminate th}s pessibiity,

always stop engine when stopping tri_ctor on grass area_,

,_,*,L!f!O .... Always stop t_aotor ogre- ,

p4ete@,as desc,sqbed above_ _efo_e lear° 1

j_'_:_the ope_a_.o_ _sposition, te empty I

{:;_ass catc_qer_,etco :_

AM_I',/s operate engine at fl.Althrotth_iL

Operating engine at }ass than Mi throttle reduces the

batte._ycharging rate.

_ F:uilthrottie offers the best bagging and mower peffo_--

f_aP, ceo

TO _iOVE FO_:aWARD AND BACKWARD

(See 15"i9,(5)

The diFection and speed of movement is cont_oled by the

gea_shif!: bver,

+ Staff b4actor with ciutchibrake pedai dep_°essed and

gearshift iever in neuti'ai (N) posH:]ono

-_ Move gearshift ieve_ to desired position.

€ S!o,_,Ayr,aiease c;utch!brake peda; to start moven;enL

ii?IPOR!R/&HY: BRING TRACTOF] TO ACO?dPL,_iT'E S'FOP

_._ L :I%,Y'i [9 ,

_;,::;,-_,iH: :brIn-F_NG OH CHANGING ....'-" "=' Fi:'ALUREI

TO DO ,10 WILL.SHORT!N'-i '!-H-{USEi:-UL LiFE O_: YOUR

TIIAHSA)(LE.

TO £©dUST H2iiGHT

{See FiG 5)

The post:ion of the ath_chm,er_t iift iever determines ihe

cutting height,

-- Grasp lift 1ever,

Pr:_:}sspiunger with thumb and move iever to desired

poftion,

The cutting height range is approxime, te!y !-I/2 to 4", The

heights are measured from the ground £oIhe biade tip with

the en@ne not running. These heights are appro×imate

and may vary depending upon sot conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximateiy 2-I/2

inches duqn9 the cooI season and to over 3 inches

during hot months, f:o_"healthier' and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

,_ For best cutting pe,donmance, grass ove_"6 inches in

height should _e mowed twice, Make the first cut

re!ativeiy high; the second to desired height.

U o E

TO OPERATE! _OWdA (See _!ig, 7)

You rtracto__is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attemot by _he operator to ieave the seat wih

the engine running and I've attachment aiutch engaged will

si_ut off the el]gine.

_ Se!ect desired height of cut.

StaF: mow@" blades by engaging attachment clutci]

cont_oi.

, ',"....... m i & ,_'%vit 0

"X) <rw'x_:_,uOW:=H d se_,_s_getsttachment

!£

C:hx_se the .>,.,,,_q-',,e_,.'o_s_.eed before starting up o_down

>. Avoid stopping .::_changirsg speed on isils.

if s}owir_g _!{ ecessary, move throttie control {ever to

sbwe_" pos_i:ton,

,,, H"s:oppi_g Js..}psoluteJy' necessa% push ck£chiD_ake

pedai q.Hc}dy te brake position and engage pa_king

brai<e.

Mov:s- ._earsisfft iever :'o.!st .'sear.,.. :Be.sure you }save

"_Sowed morn _or traei:or to roll oJ,gt,_,y as you rested:

o To res.tad movemer %.dowfy, .dease e.ark,t g b_ake and

cit..'tchibrake :pedaJo

o Make a 1.um_ slowly

R_e attachment fft to.highest position with attach-

ment lft control.

o When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

Ieve_ is in neutral (N) position°

DO ROt , ' _""_

_;},o.,_,or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,

iNOTB: To p_otect hoed from d@mage when Wansporting

yod_'tractor on s.ta;ck or a traiier, be s.u_-ehood is clesed and

secured to t_actor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to .t,,acto_"{rope, cord, etc.).

!r"._g.I

........ _o,. !._,.uof hen been shipped, fromthe

"".he<.._with summer vve,g A;oil,.facto% aiready ":_ ""'"_ _"

lo /,,., qround,

............ r g_neot with tractor on _ --,_

siq'i_,Ss pk "_'m

oFJemove oi!-iiti.cap/dipstick, ,._nd_.t,,_,_..,e_ ,, '-*" _"," ";':-"

,..,,i_'_'°fi"<'-,..--and screw -.'-,.-,,..<.tight, wait for _s_.f¢.._gs_..--,,s,_o_d_,,

remove and _'eadoi! !<.veL If necessary, add ol g.ntii

....FULL" mark on dipstiok is _.._c__,-_

.e_,_,_,_.._.Do not overfi!l.

..,.,,a,. _, .,.,.rs..,,J,, you shouid cr_ange oil fo_

C.............".......I .....; ' . ,;_..,.1,O. ix]anuall.

..d_.J[o,,4s,-.-.les,ue_'_,,b!lities_," "sof this . . ' '}

., To :hancje ..... ........... the 0 d---_,,, -c_.... ,:'_'._li-

ties seotJon ii'] this menuS.

.Fiii K_ei lank. Use fi"esh, ciean, regt.Aar urfie.:.ttded

gasol_se with 8 mir@rium of 87 octane. (Us _::,of ieaded

gasoiine wiJ!incrs'ase cs.rbon and _ad oxile deposits

and reduce va-.ive!ire},.Do _otmi:,<el wJ-i:t_ga:..o!ne.

}]:'tJrGi%ase !L}(,} ]o q_JaN_ities _hai ca, _',be iJse(J within _}0

,daystoassu;'crue! f_eshness.

IB_IPOF_TAH%',".WHEN OPERATING IN TZMP[iRA-!'UR_.S

S-i']LOW32°F(0<:0), USF FP;ESH, CLEAN W_N-YEIRGRADE

GASOLIH£ TO H£LP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHYR

S'T'ART!NG,

WARH/HG: Exoedence _ccares _ "

, , }at alcohol blended

fuels (ca!led gasohei or .....,_'_-,gethan@ or methanoi) can

attract meisture 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

prob eros., the _,u.=,,;-_,system should be emptied before stof

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, sta£ the

engine and IeI it run until the iuei lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuei next season, o_;e Storage Instruc-

ions for additionai information. Never use erN_ne or

ca@uretor cleaner p['oducts in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

I _.._,,TlOk,!o Fill to bottom of :gas t..ar_k

09E

TO STA aT EH@HE (See Fig, 6)

When staddng the engine for the first time or if ti!e engine

has run out of fuel it wJJt<take _"÷ "

_.,_da 8rar_king time to move

fuel from ÷t-._ .

,.i_ tank to the engine.

Depress o!utchibrake pedal and set parking beake.

,, Place gear shift lever in neutrai (N) position°

o Move attachment clutch to °'m_M'_'A_¢zcm"

........ _s_,,a.... position.

Move thrott!e controt to choke (iX[) position.

Here: Before "'-" the

.:s_.art_t_g,read _. _ warm and coid starting

procedures below.

hsert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START"

position and retease s_eyas so(m as engine starts_ D.e

not _un sta_er continuously for mere than fifteen sec_

onds per minute° ....i_t_'e engine does not <_._._,.afte_

severa_ a_.t_mpt_ move tt_rottie controi to Tast (@)

position% wait a few m autos anci try again° If_a_,ne ,_MI

doe_ rK)t rt "''d

" ..._.¢_..... move the thro@e control beck f:o the

choke {1\I) oosition and rot%

WARM °'amx_°"_'_:_c_'_"_' _' _....

_v,,,:,:.,,_,.;_o _Ai_ t _N',.;_(50°Fand above,}

-_ When engine .>.aabo_- _'_-'.move the in rottF',,....... cont tel to t_e fast

(@) position.

o 1%e<_.4t_d__=.nts and g,o._na ch,_,e car,,now be used. !f

the erx]ine does not scOOp!,the !oad, restart the ,_"-%in_:,_ "_

and aibw itto warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHI:!!R STARTING ( 50':' F and beiow)

-_ VVhene.ngine sta _:s,allow engine to run with the throttle

control in the choke (]\]) position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throi:fie control to _ast(.'@)position.

This may require an e_!;ff,e warm--t_p period from

severai seconds to several minutes_ depending on the

temperature.

_'-' The attachmer_ts can also be used c!uring the engP_e

warm-.upperiod

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

temperatures {bebw 32 F) the carburetor fuei mi4tu!'e may

ADJUST CARaURE] O q"'in the Service and Adjusm_ents

section of this manual.

FIG, 8

.,13

R R:SP BI ES

I _ _}Tia _g(: _mx<:_o[te_; wilen opera:ring under a hear 7 ioad or in hif_h amb[erll temperatures,

2, S<}!_/i?;_ moe_ ofte;_ !,/net,, ope_(,£fng its @ty o!' dasty colditions,

:':f. i ::du :}_ed wRh oii fif;'er, chm:ga ot evsy 50 hours,

4- ;:_epk_ ;a bktdes more o[_ea when mow_i G ]rl sandy ,';-._ol.

5 - If aquipae<,i wlti_ _:ctjusiabie sy.sterr_.

",B-Not reqq_ed if ,_quipped with mainlenm_ced,_e6 batep/.

7 - Tl!7_:#.eniront ax}_:_pivot boll to 35 fblbs, maximum,

Do fiat ovsqighten.

Son% adjtJstme_sts wiif %-ed to be rP.,adepe_°iodically to

7:',_opetiymsJr_taitsyour tr%i:or.

AII adjt,_stmer;ts ir_t!-e Semicf; and Adlus';:ments section of

t!;is .................... _ be checked ai: ,.._._ o, ,c_...<d. ,>,_a..o,,,

Once a year you shouid }'epJacethe spa_°kplug, clean

or replace ai_ tilted a_sd check blades and belts for

we% A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air@el mixture and he!p your engir_e run better

and last longer°

_:_ _'Dt_ _-?"- e"<,__ -__,;',_'=

bh_{.: erigiRe 011 ,:,_e

Oheck b:ak:e operatk}n.

+ C_-#._-_-.,,_._....,..tit-e p_'essure.

Check '" :o'_s,., "

._of . .. _astefiers.

!ITtPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL. NYLON BEARINGS. VISOOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILl., ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

Tlq_ LolF_ OF THE SELF+LLIBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

r"£EL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

CU MER LKIES

TRACTOR

Always obsewe safety rules when performing any ma]nte-

Ranc@_

BRAKE OPBRATIOH

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

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

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the SewJce and Adjust°

merits section of this manual)_

Maint@n proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIF]CATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat)°

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep _"ru,,_, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLAD£ @A8_8

Fo_"best resu!ts mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re-

place bent or damaged btades,

BLAD£ R_,MOVAL (See _dg°_'°°_'_,G

Raise mower to highest position to allow acce@sto

biades.

* Remove hex belt, iock washer and flat washer securing

biade.

._ i.qstal new or resharpened blade with traiIng edge up

towards deck as shown.

Reassemble hex boll _ockwasher and fiat washer in

exact order as shown.

_, Tigi_tep, bolt securely @0-35. FI_._....,_:_._h_, torque}o..

',:_ ,¢I_;1HI: ;.:_:,u,._ =.,..,,.....iSGRADEoilEAT _hEAIID.

NOTE: We do not £_cor'nmer@sharpenir_g bl_._de-bul: if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced

[

BLADB i.. J

:................%..f

FIGo 9

[

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An

unbalanced blade wil cause excessive vibration and even-

tuat damage to mower and engine,

+ The blade can be sharpened with a fiie or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade balance, yo u wit! need a 5/8" diameter

steel boit, pin_ or a cone baiancer. {When usk'6Ja cone

baianc@r, blow the instructions supplied with bah

ancer)_

Side blade on to an unthreaded poddon of the steel bolt

or pin and held the boit or pin paraiiei with the :£!round..

if blade ;s balanced: it should remain in a hodzont_i

position, !f either end of the !:,'.lademoves downwar:::i_

shad°penthe heavy end until the blade is balanced.

HOT_!: Do not use a nail fo_ balancing his.de. The lobes of

the center hole may appear Io be centered, but a_e net

,/- /"

//'

,/ /!i

£qG, !0

S B LK ES

8A_'%EF_Y

Your tracto_ _aasa battet_/charging system which is suffi-

cient for normat use. -However, periodic charging of the

batte%' with an automotive charger wiIt extend its lifeo

_,,._phatter, and termina!s ctean.

Keep battery bo_ts tight.

Keep smatl vent holes open.

,_ Recharge at 6d 0 amperes for I hour..

Co__c,sion and d._ on :_hebatte%_and tem_inais can cause

the battery to %ak _'power,

_ Open battery box di}or.

,o Disconnect SLACK batte_y cable first then RED bat.-

tery cane {_md_'emove battery f,_omtractor°

,_ i_;nse the battery v_,'ithpia;n wate_ and dry.

._ Ciean tem__inais and battei% °cabi,e ends with wire b_usis

,tintii bfighL

'_, Coat terminats with @'ease of petroleum ]eI_y.

_, Reinst:{d[ battery (See _'CONNECT' BANTERY" in the

Assembiy section of th{s manuai)_

_,h..s.....\.,_.... _or.... _ro,;_._ .... and wear after !00 hours of

._..........u._, ,_.;.,_rs_eptace if necessary_ Yhe baits am not

adjustable_ Heplace _a_,.,,,,if :_hev becim _o sup from wear.

_',_;_ut ....... " ...... {tom build-up o_ dS: and (,,la,_ which

C:CFi _"eSti'iC _,,.;,.u_h;";"_ _.....v-

Ortiy sue high quaiity detergent oil rated with AP_ service

SP{_{",i!St:)OSNY GRADES

c"" ..2@' 0 _

[ ,_ .30 _ .10 _. .!0,_ 20 _ .')O_ 40 '_ [

i TT'MP_FiATUR_ RANG@ ANTICIPATED BEFOg:V:: NEXT OIL CHANG_ [

F_G, II

HOT_: Although multi°viscosity oils (5W30, IOW80 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oii level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oH after the first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil levei before staring the engine

and after eacheigh_ (8) hours of operation: Tighten oi! fitt

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oii level.

TO u.r_._P._r'_.:_u: ENGINE O!L (See Figs. 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet AP! sewlce classification SF or SG.

lBe sure tractor is on Ievel surface.

_, Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.

_'_oh oi! in a suitable container.

Remove eli fi!I cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to e_ter the engine when changing oil.

o Remove drain plug.

o After oii has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

o Refili e,%ine with oil through oil fill dips£ick tube. Pour

slowiv. _!2 not ove_iitli For approximate capacity see

PRODU,,, oP,.._t_t,_LA,]ONS 0n page 3 of this

manual,

Ose gauge on oil filI cap/dipstick fo_'checking ievel. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely fo_ accurate

,e_...dmg. Keee oii at "FULL" line on diostic£

F_G,, 12

OIL HLL

CAPiDIPS'?_8}(

tBl _S

AtE FILTE_ (See Fi9o 13)

Your engine wi! not run pmperiy usir_g a dirty air filter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after even./25 hours of opera-

tion or eveR/season. Service paper ca_ridge ever 7 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PAE-CLEANER

o Slide foam pYe-cieaner off cartridge.

Wash it in fquid detergent and water,

Squeeze JtdB_in a clean cloth.

_ Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it Jn clean, absorbent

cioth and squeeze to remove excess oil

,o If very diRy or damaged, replace pro-cleaner.

Reinstat p_e-clearler over cartridge.

Reinsta!i cover and secure with k_ob(s}..

TO SERVICI C/\RTRIDGE

OL£AN AIR SCREEN (See Figo t4)

Air screen must be kept fr_e of dlR and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheatir_go Ctean with a wire brush

or compassed air to remove dirl arqd stubborn dried gc._m

fibers.

INGtNI COOLING FINS (See £g. !4

Remove any dust, dirt or oii from _ngi_e cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from ov_rheating.

*, Remove screws from biower housing and !ift housing

and dipstioR tube assembly off engine°

_ Cover ot ftl openi_g to prevent entry of dirL

<_ Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean englr_,ecooling fins.

To reassemble, reverse above procedure°

Ii!Gill @OOLIIQ 7IN::I

Fl(]h i 4

FIG. t3

ILiT ESCUSI°O

_V_UFFL£R ,.

, muffi_, and spark attester (if

!nsoect and reotace corroded _-,

equipped) as it co,aid create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARX PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat.

1N,dN[{ RiF, L _aLTER (See Fig° I5)

The rue! fiiter should be reptaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged_ obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

With e%ine cool, remove filter and plug fuei line

sections.

P_e _,p,*,f-_ fiiter in sos t or in fuei line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor,

', Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and ciamps are

p_opedy positioned.

!mmed;ately wipe up any spiiigd gasoline.

'_IG,15

CLEANING

.>_ Clean engine,batte% seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

ma_ter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc_

_, Protect paff_ted sudaees with automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to ctean your

tractor unbss the electrical system, muffier_ air filter and

carburetor are Covered to keep water ouL Water in engine

can resuit in .a shortened engine life.

A E

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOR_IN_:_ ANY SERVICE OR AOJU_T_ENT_:

Depress c_utch#brake pedai fuliy and set parkin 9 brakeo

P_ace 9eat'shift _eve__n _seut_a_{N) positior_0

o P_ace attschme_t ciutch i__"O_S_NGAGED" positioned

o _m ignition key "OF_" and ram®re key,

Make sure the blades arid a_ moving parts have comp_eteiy stopped.

#O_sconneot spark P_4g wire from spa_k plug and p_ace wire where it cannot come in co#tact with [

TO RE,_!#_©V_{ B_qOW_R (See Pig_, 18).

Mower wiil be easierto remove _rom th#_dght side of tractor,

P!ace attachment clutch in "©;SENGAGDD '_position.

Move attachment JiltIever forward Io iower mower to its

iowest position°

_ RoJlbe!t off engir_e pa!Iey,,

,_ Disco_ssect cit£ch rod from clutch iever by removing

retainer spring.

'_ Disco;_nect anti.-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by ,_emoving retainer springs.

Disconp,,ec_front links from deck by removing retainer

sprhsgs.

o F_aise!ift lever to raise s_Jspensio_sa_"ms.Slide mower

out from ur_der _racto£

_[_.aPO£TA_tT';tF AN ATTACHMENT O]'HER THAN THX

MOW_!iR DECK _{!:;TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVi_i]i--.i_:£F:qON! L!NKS_

_ Raise attschmer-_t lift ieve_ to ib highest position°

_ S_ide_ssowerunder tractor with discharge guapJ to dght

side of tra:::-tor.

o Lowe_ lift ieve_ to its iowest positio_

_* hstatt mower _I peve_,se o(der _ .... _ _

CL, LITCbl RO_ L,_V_R

/9:USP_NS_ON FRON'T

ARbIS UNKS

TO L£VBL kaOW_£R HOU.,,_sNG

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on tevel ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPEC1F}CAT!ONS" on page 3 oftMs manuat).

!fti_es are over or undefinfiated, you win not properly adjust

your mower.

S!DE_TO-S!DE ADdUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and t8)

o Raise mower to-its highest position.

o A! the midpeint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" on

boris sides of mower shou!d be the same or within !/4"

of each other.

If aqustment is necessa% make adjustment on one

s}de of mower only.,

_0 To raise one side of mower, tiqhten lift link adjustment

nut on tha.t s:d_°

To bwer on_::_side of ,,,._,t_..,_'o,_,_' .oosen }ift l_r¢",,. adjustment

nut on that .. :e

,d,i tU_"r!S

mow._srhJe,ghtabout I/8'L

)

,_s*adjustment nut wii! change

Recheck _ a,_,,-.o ,-._t<, adjusting.._e _.:,,._..m...,,.._after

,_3OTTOM EDGE BOTTO_il 8©GE

OS_':£iOWER TO OF MOWER TO

"_4_ I_.- _7{I,_"---..;j!_.-_I -47

ki.{.........V1-':!-_'<"'_'_ ......... _-_ i;I..... ._

,_',,'" i t l f _....A

ENTS

LiFT _ _.4"

ADJUSTmeNT NUT

Ff@° !8

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

IR,1PORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL StDEZFOoSIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS

NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately I/4" to

3/4" lower than the rea_ when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "D'_directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before makint_ any nacessary adjustments, check that

beth front links a_e equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8,.

!f links at:e nol: equal in _ength, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equai number of turns.

When distance "D" is !/4" to 3/4" iower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links.

To raise _ront of mower, loosen nut "F"from trunnion on

both front !inks. Tighten nut "E" on both front !inks an

equal number of tums_

When distance "D" is I/4" to 3/4" !ower at front than

rear, tighten nut °%"against trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side4o-side adjustment°

_=_"_.,_ _,_S_,i_>s -.... _...... _. _ '_ "_ _ _1 _,€_T_

f-f _'i I[

NUT

_RONT L1NI(S TRUNNION

FIG. 20

NUT "5"

SE CE A A©J

TO REPLACE _IOWER BLADE ©RWE BELT

(See Fig. 21}

The mower btade drive be!t may be rep!aced without tooIs.

Park the tractor on ievei sudace. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL

o _ Dlo,.__IGAu_Eu position.

s _ace attachment clutch in" _"=_ " '_" _'"

Move attachment lift lever fon*7ardto iower mower to its

iowest position°

Roli bait off engine pulley,

o Disconnect R.H, suspension arm from rear deck bracket

by removi;qg retainer spdng.

Wori_tbe_t off both m{_:nd_eip@ieys and idter puileys.

_ Pull bett away from mower,

BELT INSTALLATION

lnstalt new belt in reverse order- of removai.

WITH P,_;_H,..a :BRAKE _IGAG_:D

/ ...H/2,,_, \\

""_-..._,_._-_

NUT"A"

JAM

NUT

°O4 _ "'_ _,_ -

o Ma£e sure bett is in ail puNey grooves,,and'tn_:4ut,oo -_--ail betl

guides+ F]Go 22

You_ ti'actor ;s equpped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounteci ors the dght s}de of the transax!e.

if tractor requi_es more than six (6) feet stopping distance

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

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

o Measure distance between b_ake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod,

tfdistance is o'ther than ! 4/2% ioosenjam nut and turn

nut "A" un!i! distance becomes !4/2". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

Road test t:actor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessa% If stopping distance is

still grealer than six (6) feet in highest geaq further

maintenar_ce is necessary, Contact your nearest au,°

thorized service centen

TRANSAXL_

PULLEY

21 FtGo 23

if steedngwheelc_ossbarsa_enothorizontal(}efttorigh0

whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward,removesteer-

ingwheeiarid(eassemDieperinstructions;nt!_eAssembly

sectiofofthismanual

Fqtj!tq _ .....,_,.=°'+"*:;_,,,=.. TO_-_dOAZ#!B!I_:R

,,, Bleck up axle secu_e-iy,

_ F:%;)move._xxLecovei, te_:2ifh_g h_ and washers I;oatow

wheel i-emo'-+'s.f,{ree_-"wheel conLf&"_s::0,sq,uare key - Do

.qot ose),

".' Rep-_ir tke and _es.ssembk-,

*: Ors tea_'wheels only; align _!c<:)ves h'_,_"earwheel hub

and axis. inse_i sGu@fe key,

_; }se:i.AaOe W:_8}q@1% aN@ st_,an ' " ' d_,_-........... _<

i;}(it_ _:J .... ; = %

_ i;:_epte, oe _!t.)(,9 oovei%

if your battery is too weak to start t_seerGk'_e_it should be

rechad@d, if ".}.'drapercabies" are used for emergency

star_in_!, blow this procedure:

,_']_-_., _, ....... Y O t JH Y"RA C i _<>;{ _ l S :::a I __*_,:'p <::_n WKH A 12

VOLT _ '-"_ _;"_"'"'-'+ _ .... SY "_Tl::l",f_

:_qc:!.a_-',__:: GROLCa);ED ........... [}-ii!_OYHER

VEHICLE MUST AL.SO 817:: i',. "ii.! VOL.Y N_'iIEGATiVE

GFiOL,_NDF.{DSYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOL;R TRACTOR

BA'rTERY T'O STARY OTHER V!EHICI...ES.

Cermec'i each end of the _"°=", ..........t,-, PF)SIJtVI;

\_/?'*"%'t'="F'v*i_"Y_ld_.i=lc"_ Ot eSOf _o._.i"_'%<:_"'5,,[eKllSq''" oate qoI',. 11ooN_l_'=r-+

aga_instchassis

_, Connect one end of the _-__,o_ " 'to.......-........ cable the NEGA-

,,,-,,,,-(.).............

,_ " +,_.- _ _,ov cable ix- good

Cor•inect the otisei" end of _._,..:..,.........-,.,...,,

C"';-4 __t;<:;t_:::.'#:wx; ': i_,q% :' " ' " "_d b_"ttam_

.,, A,. ............, ,OU,,_...., away !'t:_mfuel cariu(<._,,.... _,...,:_,._

"_"r'_.. I-s.l: _,M'_ ,, '1:1- r_ ,_ F"I _-c, iiliiVf;fi:_ 17:11 kiWI"h'_"-;[,?t11.2.]',l-i

'_ m_b+_,.4",cable 'ill'Sttrenq ciqaSsls _,""-d+.=then h'om the fully

_-_"_:::_.=...%<_."M",_*:,,.,,....,,_:.fail ftori! bath batt!f'iel.

POS!'i"IIIE "[LRRIIl:NikL

71iG, 25

CABLES

BATTIRY

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT _ =_

o Raise hood_

o Pult bWb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

o Replace bulb in holder and push buib hoider securety

back into the hole in the backside of ._hegriii.

o Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND AELAYS

Loose or damaged widr_ may cause your tractor to run

pooriy, stop Rmnin{:_ or prevent it from sta_ing.

D ADJ

... :+:,.,# _at wiring diag;am in Repair

Check wirinft See _::"_"_:._ : ' °

Replace with 30 amp automotive-4ype D,,.,._qJrjfuse. The

fuse holder is located btmmd the dash..

TO Bai_!tOVE _4OOD A_',il© GRILL, ASS_i_aBLY

(S,.(_®#i$ 2M

o Raise hood.

Unsnap headiight wire connector.

o Stand in front oftracton Grasp hood at sides, ti_ttovvard

entwineand lift off of tractor,

To replace, reverse above procedure.

-4N

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL OABL£

(See Fig. 27}

The thro_tte contro_ has been preset at the factors; and

adjustment should not be necessaPy. Check adjustment as

described beiow before loosening cabte. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as fot_ows:

With engine r_ot ru,qnin_, move throttte control iever

from siow (_@**)to choke ('_,) oosit:,on. Slowly inove

fewer from ono_,t (I _,,),.ofao. (_ #...;.::;4wn.

Check that holes "A" in governor centre! lever ar,_dho!e

in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are r_otaiigned_

loosen clamp screw and move throttle eabie untiJ .qoies

are aiigned. Tighten clamp screw securely°

GOVERNOR GOV:_£_;_iOR

OONTBOL £_VE}S_ ©O_'_TROL PZ.AT£

¢i

F_G. 26

SERVICE AND ADd

TO A©JUST CARBU_3ETOR (See Fig. 28)

The carburetor isas been p_eset at the facto_j and adjust-

merit should not be secessary. However, minor adjust °

merit may be _'equiredto compensate fordifferences in fuel,

tempe_ature_ a!titude or load. If the carburetor does need

adiustment, p_oceed as follows:

!n ge,qecai, tumi_g idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de-

c re _s:sesthe suppiy of fuei to the engine giving a leaner fuel/

ai_"m,i×t_.._re.Turning the idle mix:ture valve out (counter-

c!ockwis ::).incre ¢_sesthe supp:iy of fuel to the;engine giving

a richer fuei/a;_ mi;<ture_

!WiSOF:_iTA_4T_DAMA(_£ TO THff NEEDLE VALVE AND

1'HE !}_EAT!N CAHBUf::_.L{TORMAY RESULT !F SCREW 1S

TU :I:NiLDtN TOO TIGHT,

PRELIM!:NARY SETTING -

_, Aii° clean.,.ir_ss embty paustbe assembled to the ca_bu_,

_"eto_w! ;_n __..:_:kin_.]ca_'bui-eto__adjustments,

_, Be sure the th_"ottleconti-oi cabie is adjusted properly

(see above).

With en{_iir::eoff turn idle mixtiye valve i_,_(clockwise)

ck)s;__git finger tigY£ and titan turn otat (countercleck-

F!NAL S_I}TFTi:NG-

_ Start engine and allow to warm fo__five minutes. Make

iinai adit._strt_e,:_tswith engine i-urming and shift!motion

controi ievet" in _eub'at (N) position.

,_ _4ove throt<Jecontrol ieve_ to siow(<_s_) positieno With

_inger_;]ii!ta1:ea__dho!d th_ottle !ever against idle speed

screw, sum idie speed screw !:o8.1:rain!'750 RPM_

.,, VVb_:ie:stii: hold:r:f: th_ott!e !eve:" sga:nst :die speed

sc_'ew turn idle mixture .iaive :_-_(ciockwise) until am

ji£':,eb _:_g[nsto <fiea_"_.dif:an turn ,s:,_ut(cou nterciockvd se)

:._n:::iies,:_ff_e _.ms _'oufS";. -rum :,,'alva _o a Oeird: midway

beb_vees those two positions. R@ease th_'ottb ieve[o

ENTS

A,..,._LERA __O,(_T_o T

o Move throttie control !ever from slow (_) to fast (@)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tu m. Repeat tes_and

continue to adjust, if necessa% untii engine acceler-

ates smoothlyo

High speed stop is factom/ adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may resulto

_MPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENG_NESPE_D, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

i-HE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS° IF YOU THINK THE ENGtNE_GOVERNED

i-IIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE OENTERi

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENOE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

_DLiI_?_I_XTU_8 VALVE

_:iG_28

STO E

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor wil not be used fo: 30 days or

more,

_ CAUTION: Hess _"sto_e the tractor with 1

gasoiime in the tank inside a b_ldiP, 9 !

_a_h÷refumes may r_eachan ope_ fiarae

o_ spark. A!ow the engine to ¢ooI 1

before stodag ]m a,_y e_otosu_e° _

TRAC°'[OR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage_ When *

mower is to be stored for a period of time_ clean it ti_o_,- o

oughiy, _emove atl dir% g_eas_s, leaves, etc, Store in a

clean, dry area.

_ Clean entire tractor (See "CL!AN H'qG"inthe Customer

Respo_'_s]btities section of this man_4al)o @

,_ Inspect a_!d replace belts, if necessarl (See beit re-

placement instn.sctions in the Serdce and Adjustments

section of this manual).

_, Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsiNlties

section of this manual

_, F3esu_e that aii nuts, bets and screws are securely

fastened, k'_spect moving palls for damage, breakage

and wear, Replace if necessuy.

0_ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfacesl sand

iightiy before painting.

BA T1"[£RY

<, Fuly charge the batteR1 for sto_age.

,_ Afte_ a Defied of time in s:o_a!De.,_battery ms.y_:m_<":qU'_'_"!:_

• '_ r *....

rechargiDg ....... ......

}ong pedods of storage_ batte%_ tames sqouid be

discoanected a_'sdbattery cbaned thoroughly {see '_TO

_Ji,,4Y',AIqt r:><"'_°'_'_-c" -,,! Atqi+=->_...............

romeo Resporusibiiities sec:tion of this manuai}.

,_ After cieaning, leave Rabies disconnected _7.:ndplace

cables where they oat'mot come in contact with butte%,

terrrAnals.

Be sure bat__e_ydrai_ tube is secu_eiy attached.

,_ If Dattery is _emoved from tractor for storage, do not

store batter}/directly on concrete o_"damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUBL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUI_a

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FU£iL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGTZ+ ALSO,

EXPERIENCE IND!CATES THAT ALCOHOL. BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN A'TYRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARAT!ON AND FORMATiON OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE YUFL

SYS"iEM OF _k' .- _ ,_r:/.tl_ ENGfNEi WHiLf._ tN ST_R,-,uE.

OrahYthe fuel t_xnk,

Start the engine and let it run until the rue! ines and

_,-_,-' °",,_''" _, empty.

,,_.,,POUI__+,,,.A,.+d%:, .

Never use engine or carburetor" cleaner products in t.h_¢

fuel tank or pe_'manent damage may occur.

Use f_esh fuel next season+

H©7'_Z: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altemaEve in

rrinimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits du,,:ir_gsto_'-

age. Add stabi!izer to gasoNne in fuel tank or storage

container. Always fo!low the ms' ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after addk:<g

stabiiizer to aliow th,.-stabiizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not @-sinthe gas tar'k and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer..

BHGiHE OIL

D_ain oii {with engine warm} and replace with clean e.__gir',,e

oi!.. (See <'ENGtNE_' in the Customer Responsibiiities

section of this manuai),

OYLiHDIIRS

• _d_._.7_7;. _ i_,_: <...-% : ,,

'* I-=OLIF (HIe OUF]O@ Qt ei! {ilret_gF} ,<,;_IJtIi4L [3{b!i [l{)i(-j(;::;pili',,LJ

Turn i@'_itionkey to =S'TART '_positio_ lots few secou,,ds

to distribut9 oii

_* Replace with riewspark [:Aug(s).

,_ Do not s!:oi"egasoline f_om one season to anothe_ •.

o Re@ace your gasoline cap, if your can sta£s to rust,

Rust and/or <,t.i_-£in your gaso'h_e will cause proble:ns.

._ if possibIe, store your" tractor indoors and cover it to

give proteclen from dust and di_.

Cover your t_actor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which slows condensation te form and

will cause your tractor to rus_.

!@ROW:DANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND _XHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

Wil_ not start t

! I O.

i. Out of fuel.

2. E"_gine not'_CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

,.i B_d spark p_ug,

5. Ditly .',-:_irfilter.

Dirty _uei fiiter.

Water in iuei.

Loose or damaged wiping,

Carburetor o_.xtof adjustment,

E_sginew:4'ves out of adjustment,

I. Dirtyair ti!i:er,

2. _3ad spark ptug,

3, Weak or dead beaten/,

4. Di£y fuei fitter_

5. Stale or dirty fuel

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7, Carburetor out of adiustment.

8, Engine vaIves out o[ad]ustment.

i. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed,

2. Attaehmen_ b4utch is engaged,

3, Week o_dead battery.

4, Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery termi_ais.

iS, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Fau!ty solenoid or staI1en

RR_2CT_ON

i! 9.

!i0.

i i.

il 2.

:l 7.

9. Fra.uityape_ator presence switch(as), i]

sta_i: 2, Cop'reded bat!e'v;-ermnais :i

3. Loose o,_damaged wiling, i

4. F_.uit7 eoian@d O_'star{at. :!I

;::ill fuel tank.

See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation se.c_ion.

Wait severaI minutes before attempting to start.,

Rap!ace spark ptug,

Clean/replace air filter,

Repiaee fuel litter,

Drain _ueftank and carburetor, refill tank witis fresh

gasotine and replace fuel filter,

Check all wiring,

Contact an authorized sewice centeddepa£ment.

Contact an authorized sen/ice centeffdepaftment,

Cleanirepface aiT filter,

Replace spark ptug.

Recharge o__replace battery.

Replace fuel filter,

Drain fuel tank and refilt with fresh gasoline.

Check nil wiring,

Contact an authorized service eenteridepaAn-_ent.

Contact an authorized service center/depa_ment,

[[ t, Depress ctutchtbrake pedal,

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

i 3. Recharge or replace battery.

! 4. RepIace fuss,

I 5, Clean batte_iterminals.

I 6. Cheek atl w}ring,

7, ChecWreplace ignRion switch,

_] 8, Cheeklreptace solenoid or sfarter.

9. Contact an authorized service centeddepa£ment.

I, Recharge or _'ep!ace battery.

2, Clean batte! 7 terminals,

3. C.h,ck n!l wiring.

4_ CheeWreplace sotenoid or sled:at.

;[ t. Cu_}n,s _oo much grass/too _ast.

2. 'Th_'ottle it" "CHOK:E" position.

I 4 Dirty aftPiker,

;i 5. L,ow oil ,.. _,_.,/-,,,_,,,voil,

iJ £ F"_ ", ....... " : 7

! 7 Didy fuei _itfer.

i 8. Stale o_ di£y fuel.

iJ 9. Water in iuet,

I0, Spark plug wi_e loose.

tl, Di£y engine air screenfiins,

i2, DirWiclo_,ged muffler,

!3. Loose o_ damaged wiring.

14. Carbureto_ out oFadjustment.

! 5. 8.ngine v'_.ives out of -:&d!ustment,

I. Worn, bent orloose blade.

2. Bent b$ada mandrel,

8. Loose/damaged part(s),

i, Setin "Higher Cuff positierdreduce speeci.

2, Adjust thro_ie control,

3, Clears underside of _ssowerhousing.

4, Clear#replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oiL

6, Clean and regap ot change spark p_ug,

7, Replace fuei f[tte_',

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 9asotid'e.

9. Drain fuei tank .and carburetor, refilt tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire,

1!. Clean engine air screenf[ins,

12, Clean/replace muffler,

I3. Cheek all wiring,

I4. Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

!5, Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

i. Replace blade, Tighten b!ade boit,

2, Replace blade mandrel,

8. Tighten loose pa_(s). Replace damaged parts,

TROUBLESHOOTING PO

PROBLE_

Engine contin_ee to run

when operator leave_ seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

PO0{ OUt _ L_f'_'.ven

CAUSE

t_ Faulty operatorosafe[y presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose btade.

2. Mower deck not IeveI:

3. Bui{dup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4, Bent biade mandrel,

5. Clogged mower deck vent he;as from buildup of

grass, leaves, and t_ash around mandrels,

CORRECTION

,1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

departmenL

i, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,

2, Level mower deck,

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandret,

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

_lowe_ btades will not

;'orate

Poe_ 9_ass discharge

I, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen ldter puiley.

4.. Frozen blade mandrel

t. Engine speed too slow.

2. TraveI speed too fast.

3. Wet grass,

4, Mower deck not tevel,

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure,

8, Worn, bent or loose bIade.

1. Remove obstruction.

2, Replace mower drive bell

3. Replace idler puIley.

4. Replace Made mandrel

1. Place throttle centre! in "FAST" pos[tion.

2. Shif[to slower speed.

3, Ai!ow grass to dry' before mowing,

4, Levetmower deck.

5, Check tires for proper air pressure,

6, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buiidup of grass, ;eaves and trash under mower,

8. Mower drive belt worn,

9, BIadesimpropedy installed.

I0, Improper b!ades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

Headlight{a) net werki_'_9

(if so equipped)

£ngi_e 'ibackfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

grass, !eaves, and trash around mandrels.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Rap!ace mower drive belt.

9. Reinsta!I blades sharp edge down.

10. Repiace with biades Iisted in this manual,

11. Ctean around mandrels to open vent hoies,

I° Switch is {'OFF'L

2, Bulb(s) burned out,

3, Faulty Iight switct_,

4. Loose or damaged wiring,

5, Blown fuse.

I. Turn switch "ON",

2, Replace bulb(s),

3, ChecWreplace fight swkch.

4, Check wiring anti connections,

5, Replace fuse,

I. Bad battery ceil(s), i, Replace battery.

2. Poor cabfe connectior_s, 2, ChecW'eiea_ all cor_nect}oqs.

3, Fautty reguiator {if so equipped), 8, Repiace regt'tator_

4, Faulty alternator. 4, Replace aiternator.

t. E_gine th{o_te control not set at _'SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1. Move thtottIe control to "SLOW" position and allow

to [die [or 30 seconds before stopping engine,

SERVICE NOTES

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 9! 7°256451

SCHEMATIC

RED °I I °

oll!o

BATTERY

BLACK

RED

WHITE

TFiS --. -

}GN1TIONSWITCH

BLACK

M B

FUSE 30 AMP.

r _ _ -- _[_

f-o o '_

k t

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

[

---_,-J IiiLs-T........ ,._,@ .............@

: d@. S:rAm-ER i

i J

j SOLENOID

! WHITE

E I

i,} I

>7,kj .j_-_:.,._----

"-_--" A_'MENT CLUTCH ]

.... (CLUTCH OFF) l

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

iK-'_ F'h _ F

q _,sNmoN:1_-

GROUNDING

,_.ONNb......ut.,

CHARGING BYSTEM OUTPUT

3 AMP OC @ 3800 RPM

IGNITION SWITCH

POS_T1ON

OFF

START

REB

---4_.-- NON-REMOVABLE ---¢_--- REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOT_

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WFrH A SPECIAL.

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, TIdE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

PLLJG:: @ .... _;_

28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM l

(CHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTC:B)

LIGHTING SYSTEM i

OUTPUT D_ODc:

%\.

i_ 14 VOLTS AC IRWIN. @ _00 _PM (L,_*]HT_ OFF}

,,1° HEADLIGHTS

i ........

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

(OFF)

W_RING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: iF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

CONN_.CTIONS PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR ,_oMODEL NU#aBER 917,25645!

36 38

is_

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR o °, J ODEL NUMBER 9t7o25645t

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCR_PT._ON

.1 146139

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD54i025

7 t09238X

8 t44940

9 109596X

15 147688

I6 153664

19 STD55tI25

20 78350400

21 136850

22 4t52J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 420_j

29 121305X

30 144921

31 140400

32 141226

33 140403

34 1t07!2X

35 140336

36 S°TD6O1005

39 I09553X

40 146057

4! 71110408

43 145673

44 73640400

48 140844

49 153249

70 140413

Battery t2 Volt 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd I/4-20unc X 3/4

Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Washe_" Lock Hvv Heiicaf t/4

Nut Fin Hex I/4-20 Unc

Tube P!astic 12'I

Case Battery wi2 HoJes

.Clamp Hose Olive

roas.ener Snap- in

Switch Interlock Push-4I-I

Washer Lock t/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4_20 Unc

Harness Asm Light Wi4152j

Bulb Light #! 156

Cable Batten/8 Ga ! I" red

Cable Battery i3 Ga red w/16 W}_e

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6Ga t2" black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch _gn 3 pos

Nut Ignition

Cover Sw Key Btk 1 25 Text SLZ'

Key tgn Molded Craftsman

Switch Light Btk 5!k Red

Bracket Switch !ntedock

Screw Tap Hex #10o24_xncX i/2

Switch lntlk Ci_JtchRed 4 Term

'_ < " <_"Lt IPC

t-_mes,, Ign Da,_, Mch 95

Bdt BIk, Fin Hex !/4o20 Uric x _/2

Cove_ Terminat Red

Soie_;oid

Nut Keps Slk H:× 1/4o20 U_qc

Adapter Ammete__Recta{_g_da¢

Washer Pinned DeJta

Harness Engine B&S5

N©'(E: A_tcomponent dimensions give in UoSo inches

I inch = 25_4 mm

R...PA_RPARTS

TRACTO_ MO#SL NU_IBER _J.7.25645t

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. ASS_ AND £NCLOSUR£S

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o o MODEL NU IBER 917o256451

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

1 151169

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD55t025

5 146077

6 145208X015

7 124027X

8 12647IX

9 t46757X0t3

!t 146956

13 I46961X0t2

I4 17490608

I5 74180512

16 STD541431

!7 t31445X4t7

18 t26938X

!9 1752131O

21 122933X

22 124479X

24 STD523710

25 19131312

26 STD541437

27 17030814

28 t40"135

29 124029X

30 !09872X417

31 136619

33 I05476X4t7

34 105475X4!7

35 STD533707

38 139888

39 i3D887

60 72140606

74 73680600

i00 105037X

140 150556

-- 5479J

Chassis Weldment 1Iga 1996

Drawbar Stretch

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16x3/4 Tyott

Washer t3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bumper, Snap In

Saddle Sitkscrees F_tSdf 5Sp D4360

Heat Shield Sloped Hood

Clip Line Fuel !3/32 Mtg Hote

Dash bflkscreen®q Sears EngiSy

Panet Pnt Dash Lh

Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment

Screw Thdrot 3/8-t6xl/2 Ty-tt

Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-i8uncx3/4

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc

Hood Asm Pnt

Bumper Hoed

Screw Sltd Hex Hd w,@i Washer

Rivet Ratchet Nylon

Washer Nylon B!k 28× 75x 19

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X t

Washer 13/!6 X 13/I6 X !2 Ga

Nut Lock 3/8o,16 Uric

Screw, Hex Head, Spidefiock #8 x "7/8

Gdlte Gray

Lens Headlight Bar CIear

Fender Pnt

Bracket Pat Fetsder

Footrest Pnt Lh Peff

Foo!rest Pnt Rh Peff

Boit Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X8/4,

Bracket, Asm_ [:_ivot, L.H. Mowe: ;£ear

Bracket, Aan_._oPivot, R.H. _i_ower Rea:_

Boit Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4

Nut Crownlock 3/8_!6

Stfip_ Foam 18"

Bracket Chassis Front 7 Ga.

:Plug B_sttonSlk 359 Dia

NOT_: All component dimensions

t inch = 25,4 mm given in U,8, inches

REPAIR PARTS

RAO OR fiO:©EL NUMBER 917o2 645

DRIVE

KEY PARY KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NOo #ESC_-31PTtON

Washer t3/32 X 13/t6 X I2 Ga

Beadr_gNyi 503X 628XI 25

Washe_ Hardened

Ring Klip #t5304,-50

Pulley !dler V Groove Plastic

Be!lcrank Asm

Retainer Belt Style Sprir_g

Bolt Hex Hd 3/8o16unc X !_-1/2

N' d.Cf'owRtook o/,__1u tJnc

Nut Lock 5/16-!8 Ur!c

Link Clutch 7 66

Spring Return Clutch 675

Bolt Fin Hex 3/Sd6unc X I-!/4

V-bett Ground Drive 95,25

Keeper Belt Rh Lt Pntizinc 16g

Retainer Beit......Chassis Lh _"_..inc

Screw Thclro! 318-i 6x3/4 Ty-tt

Cover Pedal Blk ,_ta""

Pulley FAngine

Bolt Flnhex 7t16-20 x 4 g5

Washer Lock b!vy i-qJc!Spr 7/t6

Keeper Be_t Engine Lh L.t

Guide Belt D_'Mower Rh

Washe_' 13/32 X 1_i/4 X t2 Ga

Spacer Spilt _80xio94

V,lao..... ,,,,v._I" _;6.,:.JlO,( 1 ,<q. X Ga

Rir_g _71#5i 33.,,75

Key Square 2 0 X 184.5/t865

Washer '25/3:.__,.'_I 5i8 X .....',bga

Bolt F:in Hex 3/8.d6 x 3/4.

Vw::_r,e_,,'a_, )(_;/,__z 314 i_,vI0 <"a

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8.d 6 x i,25

REPAIR PARTSTRAC_TOR _ -, MODEL NUMBER 917o25645I

ST_£ER_NG ASSEMBLY

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'_."*",7"..... 39

LL'

' _ 42

[

,-..>_ , 4.[)!_Z__, I

ff_ to

! 4\

REPAIR PARTS

"TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o256451

STEERING ASSEWBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

I 139768

2 142033

3 135227

4 135228

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 120O0O29

9 3366R

10 130468

11 STD551!37

13 110438X

14 74011058

15 73901000

16 132624

17 132614

t8 57O79

t9 124035X

20 !26684X

21 STD551125

22 71O7O410

23 1275O1

24 !09816X

25 124036X

26 !26847X

27 138874.

28 !91314.16

29 17490612

30 STD56'I210

32 !30465

88 132196

37 152927

38 139769

39 I9!33808

41 !04820X

42 i24417X

43 121749X

48 121232X

47 6855M

62 "149684

NOTE:

Wheel Steering Std Black

Axle Asm Front

Spindle Asm Lh

Spindle Asm Rh

Beadng Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga

Washer 27/32 X 1 I/4 X t6 Ga

Ring Ktip #t5304°75

Bearing Col Strg Bik

Link Drag Sot Ball Jt 20 064

Washer Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3/8

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Bott Hex 5/8-! 1 Unc X 3-!/2

Locknut Flange 5/8-t I Uric

PinAxle 5/8 }4 1 55/'i 54. Lg

Shaft Asm Strg 5/8 X 15 19 Lt

Washer ThnJst 5t5x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Washer Shim t/4 X 5/8 X 062

Washer Lock Hvy Helical t/4

Screw He>,'Socket 1/4-20 X 5/8

Shaft Asm Pittman

Nyliner Snap In

Bracket Steedng

:Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt

Gear Sector

Washer t3/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Screw Thdroi 3/8-t6x3/4 Tyott

Pin Cotter I/8 X 3/4 Cad

Rod Tie W}re Form t9 75 Mech

Sushisg ocg 5/8 td Dash

Screw

!nseri Cap S(rg Wheel Std B]k

Washer t3/'32 X 2_8/8 v_ 8 Ga

Nut Lock Center 3/8_24un:_

Adapter Wheel Strg _'_'

,_'_u/835id

Soot Shaft Steering

Washer 25/32 X 1 !/4 X I6 Ga

Cap Spindie Fr Top BJk

Fitting Grease

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

Alt component dimensions given in U.So inches

! inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRAC ?' U BER 9i7.2564,5t

SEAT ASSE_IBLY

2¢%.

-!- _<.

@,,

",,<\ 23

17 i2

K_Y

NO,

151205

140551

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

i74.90616

19131614

140552

!2t246X

121248X

DBSCRIPTIO_I

Seat V350

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-t6unc X I

Washer t3/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Seat Cprsr_ 2 250 B_kZi

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 X I Ty°tt

Washer t3/32 X I X 14 Ga

Pan P_t Seat (b k }

Bracket Pnt Mour_ti_sgSwitch

Bushing Snap B_k Nyi 50 td

_ZY PART

NOo NOo D_SGR]PT!ON

14 72050411

I5 134300

t6 121250X

17 t23976X

t8 I24238X

2t t53236

22 STD54!431

23 74780814

24 '19i7'I9i2

25 1270'18X

26 STD55It50

BIOT£:

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-3/8

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt

Nut Lock i/4 Lge F_g Gr 5 Zinc

Cap Spring Seat

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc BIkz

:Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-13 X 7/8 Gr 5

Washer 17/32 X t-3/16 X t2 Ga

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1/2

AI componer:_t dimensions give_ in U.S. inches.

I i_ch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

DECALS.

PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917,256451

14 17 8 6 3 7 21 7 4 8 14

\I1

I 5 I8

\t3

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 138955

2 272936

3 151815

4 151816

5 i32674

6 i3364.4

7 142249

8 t42252

9 125880X

10 1495!6

1i 137537

KEY PART

DESCR!PTION NOo NO,

Decal Instruclion Operat Eng 12

Decal Engine 12.5 Hp B&S _C Cra:_ts 13

Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 14

Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman t5

Decal Grille 16

Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora !7

Deca! Panel Side _ic i8

Decal lnsed. Hood Bik 21

Decai Fender Craftsman Red .-

Deca_ Btry DngdPsn Eng, Acme -

Decal r. ,.,

_,,au_on EnglishlSpanis

4900J

146o46

105809X

136832

! 4.0837

133179

131265

13831 t

t539t7

t r<or_ 8

DESCRiPTiON

Decal Clutchib_ake Engiish

Decal \A,be!t Dr Sch Tractor

Decai Chassis 5 Sp 38"

Decai Mower Drive Schematic 38

Decai, Brake Parking Saddle

:,eca.,_ ,.,ap CNSMR help u_

Decai Mower Qc System

Decal Lightbox

Deca! Lift HandIe

Manuai_ Owner's (,:£ng!ish)

Manua!_ Owners (Spanish)

4,10

KZY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIP'T_ON

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 I06732X417

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X4t7

9 124635X

10 7t52J

1I I04757X

-_ 144334

Cap Value Tire

Stem Vatue

-Fire F Ts 15 X 6 0 _6 Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Sewice

Fitting G_ease

Bearing F!ange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

TiTe R Ts 18x8 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle Blk t 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: A!l component dimensions given in U.S. inches,

l inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTSTRACTO_ o _ MOD_L NUMBER 9t 7°2564_

ENGINE

(

! i

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13 /

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t OPTIONAL EQUIP_1_NT

! Spa_:k A_'este_

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR °°MODEL NUMBER 917.25645t

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

132759

17720410

150453

4 137348

t3 272293

!4 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 t50554

29 137180

31 109202X

32 128549X

33 i23487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 ......

40 124028)(

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD55113I

72 71O70512

78 17490620

81 128861

NOTE:

Control Throt Rh BIk Pd115 10

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine B&S 10.5-t2.5 _C, DC

Model No. 289707, -0179-01

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 td Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3!8 Npt X 3"

E_bow Std 90 Degree 3/8-t8 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield Browning

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel t 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

C_amp Hose Btk

Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x 3/4

Line Fuel 20"

Ptug Oil Drain (Order From Er_gine

Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyt Btk Fuel Line

ScrewHexwsh Thdml t/4o20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/'I6oi8x3/4

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16xt qi4 Tytt

Nut Ftange I/4-20 Starter Nut

Altcomponer_tdime;_sionsaiven _n.... ._, ,,,........

I inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

T_RAC°t"OR °- £JIODBL NUMBER 9!7o25645t

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32 !9

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917o256451

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRJPT)ON

I 138973 Rod Asmo Lever

2 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift

3 ,105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga,

6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 I2563IX Grip Ha_dfe Fiuted

8 122365X Button P_unger Read

10 122512X Spring Cprsa

11 t39865 Lift Asm, Link LH

12 t39866 UR Asm. Link RH

t3 4939M Reta;ner Spring

15 127218 Link Fron_

t6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc

18 73800800 Nut LockWiWsh 1/2q3 Unc

t9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 3146R Ftetainer Spring

31 t40302 Bearing, Pvto Lift, Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOT£: Aft component dimei_sions given in U,S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

_:PAtR PARTS

TRAOTOB - o _oaO©£L NU-_ZaB:R 9t7o255451

_aOWER

2 .... 8_

REPAIR

£8OWER

PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256451

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 142829

2 STD533t07

3 t380I7

4. 138440

5 4939M

8 130832

8 850857

10 140296

1I 134148

i2 129895

"_q,,_137645

14. 128774

'i5 1!0485X

16 t40329

19 13282'7

2'1 8TD54143I

_.o t37807

24 105304X

25 i237i3X

26 110A52X

27 t06738X

28 19111016

29 !06735X

30 t38'7'76

31 129988

32 153532

33 i37265

:!)8 i :31494

4.1 13355I

4.8 ! 33504.

-4.5 ",-:-.m_.,'> ' ".qe

53 13.084,0

54. i $3943

55 i83840

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Mower blousing Assembly 56 122052X

Bolt Carriage 5/16-I8 x 3/4 67 149848

Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar 38/.42 68 144200

Bracket, Asrno Deck Sway Bar 38" 69 _ _D._60907

Retainer_ Spring 7t 142427

Asrn. Suspension Rear 72 !3t870

Boit, Hex 3/8-24 x !-I/4 Grade 8 73 127847

Washeh Lock, HW Htcl Spring 3/8 74 12t748X

Washer_ Hard B!ade Mower Vented 75 12000029

Blade, Mower, M@ching 38" 75 128909

Bail Bearing 77 127845

Shaft and Bearing Assembly 78 140384

(b3ctudes Key Number I5) 79 !27498

Mar@tel Housing, Vented 80 153701

Bail @eaSng, Mand_ei 81 73350600

Stdppe_= Meweh Vented 82 142028

:SOILShouider 88 783ij

Nut, C;owniock 5/18o!8 87 128772

Bracket, Mower Deflector 88 19t 1I2i 6

Cap, Sleeve 89 19133612

Spring. Defie(;tor 92 73800600

NuL Push 107 133502

Shie!d_ Deflector !08 133503

Washer !I/32 x 8/4 x16 Gauge 109 74760640

Rod, ._--_"_',.,_,se 1! 0 i 42587

Sc_ew_Yhdf"ol He× Hd 1t3 174905't2

Washer, Spacer

Putey, Mandrel 122 131289

Nut, Fb.qgeiock 9116 123 t3i 288

Pulley, tcileh Fiat 'I1...{4.STDS33717

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 128 i53390

Rod, Pivot .... t 30794.

Rod, Ctutcl% Secondary

Retaineh Sprin9 - .. 142820

B_aXe Assembly

_Nasher Hs.rdeaed

!dler Arm Assernbiy

DESCRIPTION

Spaceh Retainer i-3/4

Knob

Beit

Pin_ Cotter 3/32 x 3/4.

iqed, Clutch, Primary

Spring, Re_um

Arm, Ck;_ch, Secondapy

Washer 25/32 x I,,,5/8 x I6 Gauge

Ring, Klip

B.O[t, o{10 UICk-:,

_(eeper, Spring

A_]"a,Clutch, Prima%_

Bushing

Spdng

_\' _ Jam 3/8-48 UNC

Trunnion Adj 94

Runner, Li-._

Runner, RH

Washer 'ti/32 x 3/4 x 15 Gauge

Washer I3/32 x 1 x 12 Gauge

Nut Lock Hex W!h_s 3/8-16 UNC

Spacer, Retainer

Stifferler, tdier Arm

So!t, Hex Head 3/8-t6 x 2-i/2

Upsto9 Deck Front 38"

Screw, He:( Head, Tied. Roll.

5/I8-1.8 x 3/4

!qod, @rak% LH

Rod, @_aKe,RH

Soft., C_arlia.ge 8t8-i6 x 1-814

Washer f-"ht

_='-,_d"<"'....... '" _" (inc!.,Jdesivt_.n.x_,I.,'._,.>,>efa_.,._y _<ey

Nur_ibe!'s I2-!5, '17-I 9, 81 and 33)

iY!ow®rf_e_<'k ,_",_,,.,,.....@'_:q-':'_.,..,

HOT[(: AI oompone!st dhnensions giver,, in U.8. k_ches

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o-_ MODEL _UMBER 9, Z°2.o4_3 _I

DANA ° e # ,_ -o_.7RAN<-_AXLo_ _.L!ODEL NU_BER ,_;_G0,q8

<'<_:'.% /

I9 40 41

i t5

4,5

/4_

/47

/48

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7o256451

DANA TRAHSAXLE- _ODEL NU_IBER 4360-78

KEY PART KiT PART

NO. NO, IISOIIP'I"IOH NO, HO,

! 142671 Housing, Upper

2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large

1/4o20 × .734

3 134400 BaH, Detent

4 !05904X Spring, Detent

5 t05905X Screw, Set

6" 138235 Kit, Shifte.r Assembly

::>[ hte_

7 '_'_o",o_'_"_°C_ Boot, " '- °'_ "

8 I2095iX Puck, Fdction

9 143045 Seal O!

10 142672 Ring, Retaining

tt 134793 * Assemb% Kit Shim °625 Shaft

t2 143051 Seadr% F}ange

13 !20415X Washer, Plain °632 x t.38 x °046

14 1426,74 Key, Woodruff, #9

15 t38234 Assemb!y, Kit Input Shaft

16 tI0078X Pinion, Bevel, 14 Teeth

t7 !05909X Ring, Retainhs9

18 -s,,_:¢q-_v,,,,.,_o_,_., Chain, 24 Pitches

19 106,9I!X Beating; Flange

20 !426,,75 Gear_ Spur, 14 Teeth

21 138246 Cofiar, Clutch

22 138238 Assembly, Kit, Clutch Keys

23 !3479i Screw, Tapping w/Sealer

24. !,._._.._.6,7o Shafi, Intermediate

25 2244.J Key, Woodruff, #6I

26 ._a<_-,_._:.,v

27 t20470X Sprocket, 18Teeth (Reve_-se)

28 !t0070X Spacer

29 .,_.,.,._,x::7-,f Ges.r_ Spur, 37 Teeth (!.=,)

30 129405X Gea[, Spur 30 Teeth (2=,)

3! !08980X Gear, Spur,. 25 Teeth {3,o)

312 ':...... .6'{ " -

: 4 _-"_-, Geer, 6put, 22 Teeth (@,)

33 1,::4.sop Ge_', 8pub i9 x-_ _, z,.o,,_

....., ,, JO :_<;QD._ =o

34 184797 Sps.ce_" i.i33 x !.50 x .375

35 I05925X Wa.sheh Plain .640 x 1.37 x ..061

37 101978)( Spacer .130 x ! .00 x .169

38 si0079X Asser_bty, Gea!'_ Col _bination of

_._o Teeth aP,d 't<...... ',.,._Teeth.

39 i24639X Shaft, Idler

4.0 120472X Spacer .635 x .875 x .755

DESOFIPTION

41 I05928X

42 tt0084X

43 134394

44 I20473X

45 t42678

46` i20407X

4,7 I06589X

48 120408X

49 I05937X

5O i 05936X

51 2226J

52 13440!

53 2264J

54 120474X

55 !t008!X

56 I05941X

57 !10071X

58 120952X

_ 00cv._,,59 _i c-'r,_"

60 I20475X

61 1426`80

62 i20961X

6`3 7294J

64 ...... v108t_bgA

55 120953X

,66 i 20954K

67 i84799

88 138244-

70 ! 1T:0950)(

71 73810500

72 i 0@596:£

""_ 1204.'18X

/©

SprocKet, 9 Teeth (Revel'so)

Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth

Assembly, Kit, Shim .750 Shaft

Shaft, Driw_

Gear, 5pub 12 Teeth (1=)

G,_a.r,c,pu_, 20 "f-o_h (2,,0)

Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (3=)

Gear; Spur, 28 Teeth (4,°)

Gear, _r_t]r 31 Teeth {5Q

Spacer .781 x i.00 x .375

Washer, Plain .632 x !:00 x .060

Washeh Neop._ene

Wasi_eh Plain .758 x !.25 x .03i

Axle, LH.

Gear, Miter_ 15 Teeth

Ring, Retaktmg

Gear, Spur, 32 Teeth

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, I5 Teeth

Axh:_,R.H.

Housing, Lower

Puck. Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Sc_'ew; SNf..Tapping, L.a__'ge

5/I6oi8 x 2.25

:Leve_', Acttt_£in9

,00.,:_'WasheiL _::_-_"" ";_'" .00 _-_:<:..... :>& I X' 1 X

@tacke%AY'ti-Re_:ation

hocknu1: S/I 6-24

Screw, % ii:-Yapping_ i._arge

5i16-18 x 1.44

Greags

*Use in combinations to maintain p_'ope_ c!earances

** O@er Key No. 15

HOTI; Aii component dimensions given ip, U.S. ir.ches

I inch :: 25.4. mm

" .... ::_:_7 (li....

l! _ l.I

&IS.......

................. .;,L%"]_')

7_ X ,7

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER g17,£56451

BR_GGS & STRA_ON ENGINE MO©EL NU_B_:R 289707,_ _Y. c NUMBER 0179o0!

_2_ii__

_t044

_.S.-TS

Vps3-

12.1 CA_BU:_'Ofl OV_.RH,&UL K_T

, :<::.::...... [_-%, .

k.. 1

:;?N V

224

[ @2_::s::, :L:2S!!d

,_7:'¢i i

t ;S_# ,{;

--. L 2_F

492

8,011 "_J

REPAIR PARTS

801

_802 i

:!i

:%_,L.!_i/

.i _!h

284

%_ 524 1 d

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o25645.

BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER.289707, TYPE NUMBER 0!79@t

KEY PART KEY PART

NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

t 496413

2 399265

3 391086

5 4.94240

7 271866

8 39'14.06

9 27803

10 94821

ti 28O10O

t2 271916

271997

271996

13 _:.M62'_

15 94239

16 495162

94196

18 494.238

20 291675

22 94524

2:} .4928:26

24 222898

25 394681

394852

394663

894654

26 39'!?'80

392331

391781

391782

391788

27 260924

28 299691

391285

29 490:348

49048{)

32 9487i

33 262246

34. 262247

35 65906

36 26828

37 224502

40 221596

41 292260

42 93630

45 262248

46 212897

51 272465

Cylinder Assembly 52

Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Special 53

Toois For Installation) 75

*Seai, Oii 78

Head. Cylinder 95

* Gas_et, Cyt:inder Head 98

Breathe_ Assembly 104

* Gas£et, Valve Cover 105

Screw, .....c_-=m_',,.._ 106

Tt_be..B<eather 108

*::_;_<,b_t_-' an _,'. m_Cover t/64" 118

.............,,..4_s.:,K,.a,:._e

,,n_:::ke_, Cover "{ "" 12!V.YaR_L,c_S@ A):}b

* Gasket. _"-_ ,_........ __.3

•'..,,tc'.[,_.'_._a÷ Cover °009" _ ''_

c;crev,ACylinder Iqead t25

PIug, Oil Drair; 127

C_ankshaft I 30

.._:y,Timing Geal' 13!

,.3_, Engirte I33

* Seai, Oii 137

Screw. Seres, Base Mounting 138

Flywheet and Ring .Gear Ass,-. "_""', ,_m_,b 14t

Magneto 14.2

i{ev, Fiywheei 147

Piston Assernbly, Standard 164

Piston Assembiy .010" Oversize 171

Piston Assemb!y .020" Oversize 187

Piston Assembly .030" Oversize 188

i-qin9 c..... e.... _ ,.,_e;.,._ o.....>_:£,Pssto!%

R;n':_Set, P<'q * OhtoR_e. "::._"_ c _"_ o@9

Rin_._Set, o;_.,..,-. .

.. _....._, .0t 0" Ow:-ws_ze 2I6

.0_0 Over'size _t

.:::'qqqSe_ Pistcxi ......" ,', o

Rin!_:;Set, Ristes .0S0" Overs;ze

Lee.% :Piston .Pin 222

Pin Assembly, Piston, Standard 224.

Pin >_ssy., Piston ,005" Oversize 225

Rod AsseF.abty, Connectb 9 227

ROd '_............... ,_'s's's,4_

,_,ba_:>uNb:y, OO(1[lee'u!x%

.02(}" ;vt'n'_"v"'i,_.s,_;b._.b::._' Cra%_kDin, So_e ......o_".12

Screw, Connecting Rod 240

Valve, ExhE,.ust 265

Vaive, _ntake

SOT nq, "_ '_

Spdng, Exhaust Valve

Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Intake Valve

Rotocoii, Exhaust Valve

Retainer, Exhaust Valve Rotocoii

Tappet, VaIve

Gear, Cam

.... Gasket, Carburetor(to Elbow)

272554

94637

224061

9:3805

94098

495800

231789

231855

231854

224540

494383

49 ,'.'.._o_

94-616

495796

224539

494379

4.94381

281 i65

281164.

494.380

494537

PAwg

2i 38t 9

28 t 051

8938t5

93535

"762767

260871

2827@3

490815

494887

94513

495157

493935

94742

262785

394358

_,:_t 535

* GaskeL Carburetor

Stud, Carbu_etor Mounting

Washen Spring

Sc_ew, Se¢,qs

Screw, Idie Speed

**Pin, Fioat Hinge

** Vaive Assemb!y, Inlet ,,,_,,.._._-"_4i_

tnleL Valve Sea_

Vaive, Choke

**Vaive, Needie

Oarbu_et,x' Overhaui f<il

Screw, Eibow Mountir,.g

** i:qug VVe;ic;n(Sold in Kit Only)

Va!ve, Throttle

Shaft and Lever_ Thrott!e

*** Ge.skeL Float Bowl

.... Washer, Fiou£ _owl Screw

** Shaft _" ...... Choke

,_..;_,,. L_(::.x:V({?_"

** Nozz!e /JeL Carburetor

** jT';i'_ot,,.Jet

Carbu_ete_', L.Ibow

Nut, Air C:Ie_ner Mounting

L.ine, Fuel

SC_'ew_ .."!},_{:-_rq s

L;_]_,,,_"(}(:'Ve_T, or

Sorirg.Gove:'no_:

Oii ".....i'r .... _:_ea_ '

;3r;_.u;i.-:et.._.ssembiy

.-:';:'Jar'_..,(b_c:,,/::'_'r_o;"Contrei

(}i"art!:.::. {}:_':>it:):r) o F

Leve;" &ssem_:)iy, Geverno_

Wasi-e_, Gore;mot Crank

[::'i;ter Ft..ie}

C;a:,,"np,:::ssina

* ff_chJded in Gasket Set (494241)

** ;ncluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

*** Included in both Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAtR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU£oaBER 917 256451

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE =_£ODEL NU_BEiB 289707_ TYPE NU;_;IBER 0! 79°0t

KEY PART K£Y PART

Nee ?,lO, DBSc2,RtPT!ON NO, NO, 9ESOR_tPTtON

284 94073 Screw, Shoulder, 726 392134

Hex Washe: Head

284A 94704 Screw.. iqex Head 727 490324

304 4.98319 Housir% Bbwe_

305 94819 Screw, Seres, 81owe; Housing 728 94627

Mou_tii-,g 729 281i59

306 224545 Shieid_ (3yfinder 729A 225!'70

307 94623 Screw_ Seres, Cyiir;,der Shield 74I 262i35

Mounting '757 2!2359

308 491490 Cove< CyihderHead 758 899891

309 497595 Motor. Sta_%_.:n 759 298909

310 497@02 Boit, Yhru 76t 93875

3t 1 497608 B<ush Set 783 280104

333 492341 AmTatu<e, M:%j@eto 80I 894556

334 93381 S<:,'_ew_Seres, A,wnature Mounting 802 497605

_.>..... 802592 _ q 4% S04

346 93705 Sc<ew_He;< Head 842 270920

356 494328 Wire> G!o-'dnd 847 495415

858 4c,4P4t.............. _.aa:_te{"'...............o_s_ 85'1 22' .,-xw,i;_o

383 'i9203 Pule< Hywi;eet 869 26i463

383 89838 Wrench_ Spark Pk_g 870 2133t6

423 94073 Screw, Seres 871 261961

¢'B ............ ' J'-i "_a _' o< ._ "'*_' <

443 4.93909 -_,.._i_,G<:;.,:_Air ,...,e_, _e_

455 22255I Cup, Screen tv'iounting 872 28i104

z'...S"7493903 K,no_ /x_-Ciea.!._et. 875 .""_-_:"_-_

......... ; ..... -1'<1} -z 4_ d,_ /

4G:::i_222562 Sc,"-een_Fiush Rotating 8'77 393456

4.74 393474 Starer A!temr4o_

48:';:_93!!1121 Screw. Sef¢_s 955 94.642

5!0 4,97506 OSw.%Stari::'r 965 94108

.......... bA_<k:.,' _jn_; o/'d [.'.}iOS"isk: Oii hJleF {.!}7:!_ 4.<;_..k:,/-._

524:68838 Seai, i::ilk:::"T_be 977 4.94385

525 _.96i i 3 Tube° Oil ..'.::i!ie< !i87 281 ! 5@

585 272403 _:_£Jem,6._K_:qrCiea[]er i 005 260i:;::_7

537 281 ! 06 * O.-!::_i:._i],"d_Ck)s.i-te_ 1006 224.4.i3

544. 497@03 Am_a_:<..:r,:;::2)t.::_'te:' i01_:} :1-91255

_)!:£;i! ,!t'N !i_Y7 BUShiY';g, fl]i(;,v@ 'XOf Cys_'ti( J044 9.4.]i,;'3

50:2 92513 Seit, Govern<x :,....ever 1053 272397

592 2:}i082 Nut, P:iex i090 ,:$97607

501 ......_..............

::'b0c, d L.}ia:riq_)_ )-L£._i _"':'

w£,)e

6ii 49.$¢5I Fuel tniei-ube

614 9_:_39_ uotte% Hai<H;n

618 282803 Spring, Choke Return

834 281t68 ** Seal, Choke Shaft

634A 49i328 * Seat Governor

6348 28i 167 ** Washe< Throttie Shaft

635 66538 Elbow_ Spark Plug

546 224546 Brace, Air Cleaner

8r:°_ 93498 Screw, Seres

663 94620 Screw, Hex Head

663 280848 Spacer

Sea< Ring

{includes Mounting Paris)

L,ove_. b,.alt,_,

(includes ,k_bunting Screws)

Screw, Hex Head

Cti_, Lead Wire

Retainer Wi_e

t'],':. ,/a 'TA" "+t....

i...]i'_k,Counterweight

Cou r'..,!e_'we;ghtAssembly

Pin, Coun_:erwHght

Sc_ev%<}oLmto_weight

Gear, St,.:-::._4er

C,sp_Drive

Cap End

Seal. Oii Fiik_r Cap

Fill (]roup, Oil

7emfi,:_al, Ignition Cable

Seat, intake VaD.(e,Standard

Sea% Exhaust Valve, Standard

(kide, 'E!xhausi Valve

(iuicie, i,_--_t:-_!<eValve

sever, _-q,Cleaner

Bedy, Air Cieane_

Diode _:mdOormector Assembly,

<::)Lu!dC i:.cui!

:£,<.;_'ew:Fi.J,',_i{:bwl

i...,a,:.:k<m:t,i;_irCleaner Mounting

{Sowi i<sseynbiy, Carburetor

£)a<!i)_Ife_o[G.::_sketHit

Ss,:_i.']'_,":_i:i:ieShaft

i:::'.!V'}. ,):::i /w iff e i

P,etsi_ e< !::a_7

.._.be!:;<:i:

S.,.)rew,;_._xHead

IV}9,fiLiSl, 11>wn_,:_i"%

_,.::ie!_--,ine< Srus.h

RPM .... ; " o_ soG.11i}50; High: 3200-3400<:_._)@_Ngs, / _d: '[ F .....

* included in (Saskei 0..::_<..... \4_.o_',r'-'_o3o)_"

** !ncluded in Carbur@.or Ovemaui Kit (495799)

*** included in both Ca<bureto_ Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Sei (494385)

NOT£: All component dirnensions given in U.S. inches

I inch :25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

53¸

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SJGH'TING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WIiTH

SKY LINE OFt TREE.

OWNER'

UAL

MODEL NO.

917.256451

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

TH{S TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4=REPAIR

(1-800-473=7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800oFON-PAR'T

(t -800o366o7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1=800o659_5917

12.5 HP IC

ELECTRIC START

38" MOWER

5 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor witl be found on the

modet plate located under the seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

Afl parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING iNFORMATION:

° PRODUCT- TRACTOR

MODEL NUMBER - 917.256451

ENGINE MODEL NO. * 289707, TYPE NO, 0179-0t

o PART NUMBER

PART DESCRiPTiON

Your Sears merchandise has added vafue when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pfedge to

you, we service what we sel!.

153917 3.20.96 JH Printed in U.S.A.

_;::td_,t_,

ODEL 917.256451 OWNER'S MANUAL

_°Assembly

__Qperation

_CUstomer Responsibilities

_Service and Adjustments

_ Repair Parts

_AUToOP_; Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: t-800-659-5917

II i _ilrr'

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE [S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

t. GENERAL OPERATION

o Read_ understand, and foI!ow all instructions in the manual

and onthe machine before starting.

, Only a!tow 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 sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

*Never carry passengers,

,Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

!ook 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 ptace.

o SIow down before turning.

,Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting.

o Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or uncIogging

chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

o 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 into

.._ a trailer or truck.

lL SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe _njuryor death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

o Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tal! grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you wiJl not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

o Fottow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

Keep att movement on the slopes stow and gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

sfope,

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradua]ty downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-effs, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of aCtiff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

,Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

"DOnot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground,

*Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Itl. CHILDREN

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

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing actMty. Never assume that

chitdren will remain where you last saw them.

° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

= Be alert and turn machir_e off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation,

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

iV. SERVICE

* Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuets. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fue! with the engine

running. Altow engine to 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 water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment botts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

, Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

*Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build_up.

Clean oil or fuel spiIlage. Atiow machine to cool before

storing.

" StOP and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

,Never make adjustmerits or repairs with the engine running.

Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or aliow

obiects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec*

essary.

, Mower blades are shaqo and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adiust and service as

required.

&Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions, _t means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY JS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark ptug

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product cpn-

rains c_iemicais known tothe State of Cati_or.

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or Other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possibte dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any probiem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Sewice Center/Department, We have competenL we_i-

trained technicians and the proper tools to se_iice or repair

this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always obsewe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917,256451

SERIAL

t NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERtAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

.. r _.,_,__. UNDER THi_ SEAT.

rot ; qHthUi D RE,J .DRD BOTH S;_4 ..<c t.fu, JIBE,, A. _D

' DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP _N A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERE]NCE.

s :NANkA ! ACSR {E aENT

A b_a,s Maintenance Agreement Jsavailable on this prod_

uct° Contact you_ nearest oearo store for details,

o Read and obsewe the safety roles.

Foliow a regt_ar schedule in maintaining, caring for and

doiny yOU, ,R:_,,_._...

-_' Follow the instructioss under"Custom@:' Responsibili.-.

tkes': and "Sto(age '_sections of this owner's manua!.

PRODUCT SPEO F OAT1ONS

HORSEPOWER: 12.5

', e" t P _ ¢'T"

GA_OL,NE _,A, A_I, Y ! .25 _'_A_ t ,'_......

_A UNLEADED REGULAR

ND TYPE: ._

]Otl TY_>E (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32'W)

1 SAE 5W-30 (below 32'_F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJIgLM

(GAP: .030") STD 3614.58

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007"

EXHAUST: .009" o .0I I"

kGROUND_SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

Ist 1,0

2rid 2.1

3_d 3. I

4tt_ 4.0

5th 5.'i

REVERSE: I ,,6

TIRE PRESSURE; FRONT: 14 PFL

RF _ n, 12 PS:i

j CHA_GING..,._.:,Y'S __M.

L.........

i BATTEF1Y:

]_aL_-,b__BOLT TORQUE:

3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS Iflc.ADLiL-_fmtS

AMP!FIR: 25

MtN° CCA: t90

CASE SIZE:: U!R

30°35 FI', _ _ _:"

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internai

combustion engine and sho_..lld not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered,, br-sh-covered or grass-.cov -.

e{-ed land uniess the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrestor meeting applicable iocai o__st_,_talaws

(if any), if a spark attester is useG it should be maintained

in effective working oMer by the operator.

in the state of Caiifomia the above is _equired by !aw

(Section 4442 of the Caiifomia Pubiic Resb'urces Code).

O_.h_r _t;:_l_:P,rnav _ave s rnila_ laws. Fede "_.ilaws _,b[) V on

f_de_i lands A s ad< a_"es_e_ for t_ m_,ff _r i's av;diabte

through your nearest Sears Authorized ::;ervk>_ Cented

DepaRment (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

, _U,JiqOct_,,a aDO td, ,8 Li[:) aCCO_dii']Ci"°' "E.d_lr.,y_x_ I.IS _ }1For one k_) year f._omthe date of ourch,ase_ if this Craftsman Riding "_,, ',...... i.'. maintained, _"_"" ...._.... _ , n _d

to the instructions in the owner's maneaJ, Sears wiii repair or repiace, :free of charge, any [saris found to be defective in rnateriai :!

o_workmanship, i

This Warranty does not cover: _

_ Expendabb items which become worn dudng normal use, such as blades, spark piugs, air cteane(s, beits, etc.

o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as na_, thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipmeni according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,

Riding equipment used for commercia_ or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ,ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of ourchase if an}, batteR7 included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery, will not held a charge, Sears will replace the battery' at no charge,

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQJIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SER _IC_ CENTER. AF-!X::R 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR _.,RAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

.... AVM _._Lc

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS .:_RVICE CENTER. (IN@JOME WARRANTY c_Emv,,._,_WILL STILL BE

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TR_P CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY

.°, ,..,_::_ONLY VVH!t_ETHIS :PRODUCT _StN THE UNITED STATES.

This War_nty gives you specific iegat fights, and you rnay also have other rights which may vaPy from state to state.

SEAR& ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN LoTAT=S, IL ,'-n_,.,.,,_o,,_

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... :............................... t4

SERVICE AND ADJUST_ENTS ........................... t9o24

STORAGE .................................................................... 25

TROUBLESHOOTING ,.o;....................................... 26_27

REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ................................ 30-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................. .................. 48-52

PARTS ORDERING/SERViCE ............... BACK COVER

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

Adjustments:

Broke ................................................ 2"I

Cart)L!_etor .................................... 24

Mower

Front.-TooBack ......................... 20

SideoTo..Side ........................... 20

Thrott!e Contact Cable .................. 23

Air Fii!:eh Engine .................................. 17

Air Screen Engine ..................... :........ 17

Assemb}y ............................................. 7-.9

Battery:

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

• 3ta@_g witiq Weak Battery .....:..... 22

Sto_age ........................................ 25

Terminals ...................................... i 6

Beit:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ............ 2!

iV_owerBlade(s)

RemovaItRep!acement ............ 21

Blade:

:!.harpening .................................... l 5

:::_epi_cement .................................. ! 5

B;'ake Ad]usiment ................................ 21

If%

%.#,

......ss<o.'...,,__!"_.o!"Adjustment ........................... 24

%,0 n,t_oi:,s _o.,,.I,_1 i 0

Customer Responeibi!ities ............... 15o,i8

Air Filter .................................... i 7

Air Smeen, Engine ..................... 17

Cooling Fins, Engine ................ !7

Engine Oi! ................................ 16

Fuei Filter ................................. 18

Spark Plug(s) ............................ I8

Tractor:

Battery ...................................... I6

Bk_de ........................ ,................ i5

Lubrication '-'- "

,_hart ...................... 14

Maintenance Schedule ............ i4

Tire <}}are.......................... 8,t 5,22

Transaxie ................................. I 8

Cutting Height, _4ower ......................... t I

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .................. 23

Schematic ..................................... 29

Wiring Diagram ............................ 30

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................ !7

Air Screen .................................... 17

Cooiing Fins, Engine .................... 17

Oil Change ................................... 16

Oil Level .................................. ! 2,16

Oil Type ......................................... I6

Preparation ................................... 12

Repair Parts ............................ 48_52

Sta_ing ......................................... I3

Storage ........................................ 25

Filter:

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

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

Fuel:

Type ............................................. I2

Storage ........................................ 25

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

Hood Removattlnsta[lal:ion ................... 23

Leveling Mower L.e,.k .......................... 20

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................. i4

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 14

Mower:

Adjustment, Front4o-Back ........... 20

Adjustment, Side4o-Side ............. 20

Blade Sharpening ........................ 15

Blade Replacement ...................... 15

Cutting Height ...................... :....... 11

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

Operation ..................................... 12

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

Mowing Tips ........................................ 13

Muffler ................................................. 18

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

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ t2,16

Engine .......................................... ! 6

Storage ................. ...... :................ 25

Operation ....................................... i0-13

Operating Mower ................................ I2

Options:

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

Spark An'ester ........................... 3,40

Parking Brake .................................. 104 1

Pa_s Bag .............................................. 6

Parts, RepiacementiRepair ............ 30-47

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

Repair Parts ................................... 30--47

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

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

Service and Adjustments ............... 19-24

Carburetor ........ :........................... 24

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

Hood Removallinstatlation ........... 23

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Belt(s)

Removal!Replacement ............ 21

Mower Adjustment

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

Side4o-Side ............................ 20

Mower Removal ........................... 19

Tire Care ................................. 8/i 5,22

Stope Guide Sheer .............................. 5 !

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

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

Starting the Engine ........................ 12- I3

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

SIopping the Tractor ............................ ! i

Storage ................................................ 25

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 24

Tires ............................................ 8,t 5,22

Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 2&27

Transaxle ............................................ 16

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

Wiring Diagram ................................... 30

Wiring Schematic ................................ 29

ES D ATTACH

These accessories arid attachments were avaiiab_e through most Sears retaii out!ets a_sdcease.......s, ,_=,s wn..,] the tractor was purchased.

Most Sears stores can order these }_ems for you when you provide the mode! number of yo_Jrtractor,

•_._ _ :_s ....

SPARK, !

GAS _A_,_

C ;'

_NGINE O_L ] FUEL STABILIZER

;,IA

PSzRFOB ANC£

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are tinted be_ow with brief explanations o_how they car_hetp

you. This list was current at the time of pc_b_icatk_n;however, it may change in fuiure years .. more attachrner_ts may be .added, chan9es

may be made in these attachments, or some may no Ionger be available o_ iit your model, Co_ta.ct your 5nearest Sears store for _he

accessode_ and attach_'ae_ts that are avaiiable for you_" t_'actot.

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.

A_:RA"_OR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-.

pe_ed 2Sqnch steel spikes moun_.ed on 10-irich diamete" discs

puncture holes in 8oi_ at ciose k_tervais to let moisture soak in°

Steel weight tray for increased ps,qetration.

BAGGER iets you. co{bct g_ass c_ippings and leaves for a

healthier, nea.ter !ookJng _awr. Two Permane,x containers isold

30-gallon piastic bags.

BUMPeR protects front end of tracto_ from damage.

CARTS make hautbig easy. Va_iety of sizes avaiiabie, pRts

accessories such as side pans.i kits, tool caddy, car1 cover_

proteciive mat and doiiy..

CO_t_G A_RATOR takes small plugs out of soil to a!tow mo_s_.

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

hardeeed steei coring tips. 150 }b. capacity WEight tray.

_ASY ©_,. ©_Usji,,_VALVB makes 6i! changes easier, faster.

FROKT NOSE Re LL_K:_can(era in f_'antof mower deck to reduce

ch_w_,cesof ":£:xdpi_g" on unev:::_rte;_ain.

GAN(I_ _4([_C_qk,_tsyou :ow 2 of 3 pull-behind attachments at once,

such as sw_e.p_ws, dethatchers_ aerators 0"_otfo_ _se with rol!ers,

carts or other heavy attac_'_ments).

,@A_JG_ '@'{N£:HX8 on both sid_-s of the mowe_ deck reduce

char_ces o_;%s_aiping" on uneven terrain° For mower decks r_otso

equippe£

_qi!jLC_-__:_{AKI_J{}_THA'TCN_£B_oosens soil and flips thatch and

matted ieaw;_sto !awn suHace _o_'easy pic-kL_p.Twenty spring line

taeth_ UseXl to p_epare bare areas to,seeding. AvailaNe forfi'oni

o_ rear rnet.intin_. H_GH PXRFO{a_JIAHC;{ R£9:b,.ACT_©H

SPFIIHG 7_N_ t:iiqi_.-:TH_itrCH_Rcovers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into _a_!e hopper_ Mounts behir_d tractor.

MUL,CH_HG ©LOSS_OUT PkAT#£ HK once insta!led, lets you

roach, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) withodt

changing biades For models no_ equipped as 3qml Convertible

mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Pa_Is section of this

manual

RA_P 70£S AND _£_'I _let you k)ad and untoad tractor from a

pickug truck, Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x !0 Iumber.

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 184neh

d;ame[e_,'wate_4ight drum holds upto 390 Ibsoof weight. Rounded

edges prevent i3amq to tu,ff. A@ustable scraper automaticaJly

cleans dt'um,

SN©W 1_loAD£ for snow removal only. 14-inch higiq, 48qr_ch wide

btade eF;ars 4.24nan path when angled !eft or right. Raises, !owers

with side [eve_'. AdiIsstable skids; _ep!aceabte, reversible sc_aper

bar. (Us,_ with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawba!-

weight.)

SNOW°_%_ROW_:_Rhas 4i}...inchswatK Drum-.type auger hat, dies

powdery and we,/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin

a_rarigement. Discharge!._eh_.£eadjusts from tractor seat. 64nch

diameter spo_£ discharges snow 10 to S0 feet. Lift eont_o_Iedat

tractor seat. (Usa with chains and whee! weights and/or rear

drawbar wef£iht,)

a_'_._£_a use 12.ovolt :DO _ r_.__',-_s,._.,_,..motor that connects to _ss

tractor ba_t,ery or other 12-volt source, !rscludes booms foe

automa£ic si.wayk_gand h_,.ndhe!d wand for spot a_}r.win% Wa_sd

has adjt_st_:_blespray pattem_ For appiyir_g herbick_es_ inse.cti _

cides, [ungicides end }iquid fe_!i_izers_

SPF}£AB£B/S_©i_'_RS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kiiF

i!_g e_,sy, @_oadcast spi'eade_s are aIso user@ for gran@ai de._

ieers arc:t sand,

SWSEP!_._:.::9iet yo_._co!_eet grass clippir_gs and leaves,

T_LL_!iI!:}!__as5 hp er_Nne and 36.-inch swath to p_epai'e seed beds,

cu_tiw4e and com::}est garden residue. 7ifler has its own buik4a

}iftand depth control system and does NOT require a s_eeve hitch

Fits any kawn,yard or gai'd.en tractor. Simpiy hook _@i:othe t!actor

drawbar and go! O_st]©_'_ai accs-sse_ies convert _nit for

dethatching, aerating, hiJli,qg...without toeis_

"f'_RBC_,_A,_NSate heavy duty; closely spaced e-;traqarge cross

iinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction,

S-°RACT©R CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tt._butar staei

frame, ABS p_astic top; Near plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility. Hinged me_al doers with catch. Keeps opet'ato_' warm

and d% Remove viny! sides and windshields for use as sun

protecto_" in s.snmer. O}st]oaa_ accessories _ck_de; tinted/

tempered soiid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;

!2-voit amber caution light for mour_tir_g on cab top.

VACS for poweff@ collection of heavy g_ass dippi_sgs and ieaves.

Optior_a_ wand attac_'wsser_tto pick up debris in hud4o-reach

piaces. VAC/CH1RP_R includes a chipper_shredde.n

WEIGHT BRACKK1 _for drawbar for snow removai appiicatior's.

Uses (t) 55 ib. weight.

WHSFCLWB_GHTS for roar wheeis provide needed traction for

snow removai or dozing heavy matedais.

OF HA

t;'.

(1} ,::>I<iOUld_'el"..... _-'_5olY5i! 8-i 8

+. ............. ............ ..,

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... .......... .-

{i } _-oct-",__asnei" 112

i : "" _,-.::,.>n,_17i32 xi-3ii6 x12 ¢:sauge

_ t27 ...... _=v,:÷,,.-."i,a4<;20 8!4

' {2) Hex Nuts 114-20

. , ,_._,c_W_she,,.'s t!4

t2) V'_8.sb,e,,'s _,,ai_°,,_.x 518 )<!9 Gauae

Ra_r'ts sao}(ed se_arat_D_ i_1 Cantton.

Steering

'¢I=_o..d

_sianual

Steenng

Soot

V_dmo

Cass':_tt,._

,--? ........................... _-

Parts Bag ._

...._,_.-,@_-_¢._._]:',oc,:Fi-O_i£i'l@':;V£i #,_.,l'_ *

I.......... 7 ,,,'++ ............ _" ",,

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...... E_L_---i;-/TT............... i.Nhee!

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Steednq v",4neei " -7

_', ...................... 7

Ad::::_.ioter

(2) _" "

t I

Slope Sheet

YournewtractorhasbeenassembledalthefactoPiwithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembiedforshippingpurposes°

,,_' _'_ ,dg, _u:;n_d .-_d_*:4yo UseTo ensure safe and proper ooeratbn of your _,ac,._.,all _oarts;and hardware you assemble mus_ be + _,+,_,_ ,-,_r- -=',

the correct toots as necessap! to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSE_IBL¥

A socket w_ench set wil! make assembiy easier. Standard

wrench sizes are iisted.

(!) 5/16" wrench (!) 9/16" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches Ti_e pressure gauge

(1) t/2" wrench Utlity knife

(1} 3/4:' wrench

When Aght and left hand are mentioned in this manual, ;t

means when you ane, in the operating position (seated

behind the steering whee0.

TO R_2_:JIOV[_TRAOTOB _RO_q OARTON

UNPACK CAn'T'ON

_._ Remove eli accessible :loose pa._Ssand parts ca_tons

fi°om cai!:on (See page 6)_

° Cut s.Jonglines on ca_tono,from top to _._.,._,h_-.¢-_.,-w_,_,_a.t four

comers of ca_ton and Iay panels flat.

n,<_c_for any additionai I _ ..

. .OO.,_-,_padre Or Ca_ons ahd

remove,

BEFOR_ _ROLLtHG °TRAO°TOF_ OFF

SK@

ATT,AOH STffff_]NM WHffE£ (See _]go t}

'_ Side the steering bushing ove_'the steering shdto

Raise steering shaft fc,n_varduntil screw holes in dash

lne up with steering bushing° instatI two {2) she,et

mete; screws and tighter_ securMy.

* Position steering• boot ova( ,:_..,,.,,_-___.-,_;_shall

,_ Piece tabs of steedng boot evertab st(>ts in dash and

push down to secure.

,_ Slide steedng wheei adapter onto upper steedng shaft,.

,, n,...._,'._o._., _.........e, _,,,t,_;=,ya_e poiKt;ng

o._it_.__,front wheeis of the-'+r..,,--',--r .......'_---,......

st..'aight fo_wa_'d.

_* Position steedng wheel so cross bars are hoAzontai

{ieft to dght) and siide onto adaptor..

o_ Assets:hie l_cu._ fiat wasf_er ........ "":=,_e3/8-z_,_iocknut and

t_ghten secure 8,

_> Snap steering whee_ insert into center of steering

wheel,

'_ Remove protective ptastic from tractor hood and gdk

1M_OR ANTk, HECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SK![) THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

is To ROLL O_:F SKtO,

TO BOLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera°

tics s®ctios f@_ !oeat]o_ and _unetion of con-

t_ols)

o Press _itt}ever plunger and _ais¢ attachment lift lever to

}is highest position.

Re!ease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

peda!.

'_ P!ace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

_, Rol tt'actor backwards off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up agains;:

tractor. #

ASSE BUsf

The tires on you_"tracto__were ovednflsted at the factor_ for

shipping purposes: Co_rect tire pressure is important for

test cutting periofmancso

Reduce tire pressure _e PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPEC!FtCATJONS' on page 3 of this manual.

OH_OK ©_OK LEV_LHESS

Forbestc_4ttingresuits_mower housingshouldbe pFoperiy

leveled, See N°O L._2VELMOWER HOUSING" in the

Serdce @nd Adius'tmet_tssectiono_thismanual.

See the figut"es that a_e showr., for re@acing motion and

mowe_°b!ade diive be!ts in the Secvioe and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify thst the belts are routed

corrt_ctly,

I:;£&AT

S¢+,'I''?I£FQV

£i,L)I<O00:?I /! '

;: !!!

I::;'!f.';;,,:-3

/$ ##

;-u_er you Ieat'n how to ope_a_e your tractor, checL Io see

that =-_ is ......

t_e brake p_'opedy adjusted. Se_-'."TO A©JUST

..... 8,._,n of

i'[}aflIlal,

BEFC_RE YOU OPE];©_,7'2: AND &-N#OY YOUR NEW

0 Aoo urn.. TH,q7-"ytOU RES'E'I VE7WACTOR, WF Vi:,qSH_" ,,':,..........= ,c-

7WEBLY:S'TPI£'/::_FOF_%IANCEANDS/4 FiSF:AC770N #-i:_OH

N-lie QI_z_£iTY PRODUCK

PLi.EASE REWzZW K_E FOLiOW!NG OHEC_:fZ._ST;"

/All assemNy }nstl°uctiens have been compJeted.

# No rems_ining ioose pa',_tsin earl:on.

/ Battery is pr,,.)peAyp_epa_ed and chai'ged. (MinimL,'m

! !_,our_'.t'¢ amps).

¢" Seat is adjus%_=,dcomfor!:e_biyand tightened secL_reiy.

/AI tit'es are pi'operiy inflated. (For shippi¢.,g putpcses,

the tiles were ovednfisted at the factory)°

/" Be sure mower deck is pi'opedy ieveied side-to-:side/

front.;to-rea_ l%r be.st cutting _'esuits. (Th'es y_ft..istbe

ptepe_ly inflated fe_ ieve!ing).

# Oheck mower _.q"sdddve be!ts. Se sure they are routed

p_operiy aro_nd puleys and inside at bait keepet-s.

t.,f,_osswiring, oee m.a_.al connections are s,.&,secure

and wires are propedy cIamped.

WH&K fiEARN@G HOW7"O USE YOUR KRA OrOR. PAY

E)(_r-?AA 7hCEN770N TO THESFOLLOWING IMPORTANT

!7_MS:

V" Engine oit is at proper ]ev@,

/ Fuei tank is filied wkh fresi% clean, reguiar unIeaded

gasoline.

../ Become familiar with al controls - their location and

function, Operate them befo._eyou sta_ the engL__e,

7" Be sure b_ake system is in safe operating con,::i_tion.

Thesesymbo!smayappearonyourtracto_orinliteraturesuppliedwiththep_'oductoLearnandunde,,standthei_meaning.

BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINEON ENGINEqFF OILFREo,_,I.;_:. LIGHTSON LIGHTS" .......

L_Y .....

_H J,\_;. MOWER HEIGHT DiFFEREN]]AL

rUE_ PARKING BRAKE jNo_,_.Klxb'

REVERSE NEUTF_AL -_v"_ i C)*%_

MOWER UFT AttACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED ..,LUTort DISENGAGED

IGNiTiON

_ANG_:_, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models oniy)

OPE ON

A_i-_u_ _%gUH FRAC I OH

._,-0E,_uW:£TM THIS OWNEWS _ANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPE_ATING YOUR TRACTOR

cvmu_:_,_e the i!iu.sti'ations with your tractor to famiiarize yourse! with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this rqar uai fi:)r?.mxe refers)nee.

Our t<actoi's co<from] to lh.q ,:,<_..f_'_'v,,%,standa_'ds of the American Nationa.i Standards !nstitute.

_r'.<_._,*,l._mI_;:w.'t"CLUTCH LI.':VIIR: Used to engage the

_' ,,,e,_b}ades, or _' .... "_'_ to _, _,

,,,o ..... othe¢ .=Lavhr,__n.,_ muunt..d to your

< {11,,,,kO _.

THIOTTL!iCHOKE OONTtOL: Used for sta_ing and

oonti'oiIing engine speed.

o,ra_k-

,+,.olj _CH,=_#RA¢_Ic ;=¢,:_,_=_.. Used 'lOt dec,IuIchfflg and ....

ingthe tractor and starti,-@ the engine.

PA,'_MH_:_ BRAKE: Locks c!utchibrake pedal into the

b<s.keposition.

_AR_'m,r I _% _,R, Selects the speed and direction of

t_actor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT L[!V[R: Used to raise; lower and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor.

Lt_\T L_V_R PLUNGER: Used to _elease attachment fft

lever when changing its position.

IGNFIqON SWITCH: Used for sta#:ing and stopping the

engine,

OPE

HOW TO USE YOUR TRAOT_R

TO SET PATx_K@4QBRAKE (See FiG 6)

You r:tracto r is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch,, When engine is running, any 8fttempt by the

operator to ]eave the seat without fi!*st setting the parking

brake wit shut off the engine,

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hoido

_. P!ece parking brake iever in "ENGAGED" position and

rebase pressure from ciutchibrake pedal Pedaishouid

;,amain }n ;:BRAKE _'position. Make sure parking b_ai,,:_::::

wil! hoid t_stctor secu_eo

STOPP@4Q (See _:'iG 6}

MOWER BLADES -

,:_ Move attachment c}utch lever to "DISENGAGED '_pc.,

sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

= Demess clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

Move gearshift lever to neutraD(N) position,

ENGINE -

o Move throttle control to slow (_) position,

HOTE: Faiiuf8 to move throttle control to stow (,_)

position aad aitowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engineto "backfire",

Turn ignitior_ key to "OFf position and remove key.

Aiways remove key when leaving t_actor to p_"event

unauthorized use,

o Neve_ use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Unde_ certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning:" of grass, To e!iminate th}s pessibiity,

always stop engine when stopping tri_ctor on grass area_,

,_,*,L!f!O .... Always stop t_aotor ogre- ,

p4ete@,as desc,sqbed above_ _efo_e lear° 1

j_'_:_the ope_a_.o_ _sposition, te empty I

{:;_ass catc_qer_,etco :_

AM_I',/s operate engine at fl.Althrotth_iL

Operating engine at }ass than Mi throttle reduces the

batte._ycharging rate.

_ F:uilthrottie offers the best bagging and mower peffo_--

f_aP, ceo

TO _iOVE FO_:aWARD AND BACKWARD

(See 15"i9,(5)

The diFection and speed of movement is cont_oled by the

gea_shif!: bver,

+ Staff b4actor with ciutchibrake pedai dep_°essed and

gearshift iever in neuti'ai (N) posH:]ono

-_ Move gearshift ieve_ to desired position.

€ S!o,_,Ayr,aiease c;utch!brake peda; to start moven;enL

ii?IPOR!R/&HY: BRING TRACTOF] TO ACO?dPL,_iT'E S'FOP

_._ L :I%,Y'i [9 ,

_;,::;,-_,iH: :brIn-F_NG OH CHANGING ....'-" "=' Fi:'ALUREI

TO DO ,10 WILL.SHORT!N'-i '!-H-{USEi:-UL LiFE O_: YOUR

TIIAHSA)(LE.

TO £©dUST H2iiGHT

{See FiG 5)

The post:ion of the ath_chm,er_t iift iever determines ihe

cutting height,

-- Grasp lift 1ever,

Pr:_:}sspiunger with thumb and move iever to desired

poftion,

The cutting height range is approxime, te!y !-I/2 to 4", The

heights are measured from the ground £oIhe biade tip with

the en@ne not running. These heights are appro×imate

and may vary depending upon sot conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximateiy 2-I/2

inches duqn9 the cooI season and to over 3 inches

during hot months, f:o_"healthier' and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

,_ For best cutting pe,donmance, grass ove_"6 inches in

height should _e mowed twice, Make the first cut

re!ativeiy high; the second to desired height.

U o E

TO OPERATE! _OWdA (See _!ig, 7)

You rtracto__is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attemot by _he operator to ieave the seat wih

the engine running and I've attachment aiutch engaged will

si_ut off the el]gine.

_ Se!ect desired height of cut.

StaF: mow@" blades by engaging attachment clutci]

cont_oi.

, ',"....... m i & ,_'%vit 0

"X) <rw'x_:_,uOW:=H d se_,_s_getsttachment

!£

C:hx_se the .>,.,,,_q-',,e_,.'o_s_.eed before starting up o_down

>. Avoid stopping .::_changirsg speed on isils.

if s}owir_g _!{ ecessary, move throttie control {ever to

sbwe_" pos_i:ton,

,,, H"s:oppi_g Js..}psoluteJy'necessa% push ck£chiD_ake

pedai q.Hc}dy te brake position and engage pa_king

brai<e.

Mov:s- ._earsisfft iever :'o.!st .'sear.,.. :Be.sure you }save

"_Sowed morn _or traei:or to roll oJ,gt,_,y as you rested:

o To res.tad movemer %.dowfy, .dease e.ark,t g b_ake and

cit..'tchibrake :pedaJo

o Make a 1.um_ slowly

R_e attachment fft to.highest position with attach-

ment lft control.

o When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

Ieve_ is in neutral (N) position°

DO ROt , ' _""_

_;},o.,_,or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,

iNOTB: To p_otect hoed from d@mage when Wansporting

yod_'tractor on s.ta;ck or a traiier, be s.u_-ehood is clesed and

secured to t_actor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to .t,,acto_"{rope, cord, etc.).

!r"._g.I

........ _o,. !._,.uof hen been shipped, fromthe

"".he<.._with summer vve,g A;oil,.facto% aiready ":_ ""'"_ _"

lo /,,., qround,

............ r g_neot with tractor on _ --,_

siq'i_,Ss pk "_'m

oFJemove oi!-iiti.cap/dipstick, ,._nd_.t,,_,_..,e_ ,, '-*" _"," ";':-"

,..,,i_'_'°fi"<'-,..--and screw -.'-,.-,,..<.tight, wait for _s_.f¢.._gs_..--,,s,_o_d_,,

remove and _'eadoi! !<.veL If necessary, add ol g.ntii

....FULL" mark on dipstiok is _.._c__,-_

.e_,_,_,_.._.Do not overfi!l.

..,.,,a,. _, .,.,.rs..,,J,, you shouid cr_ange oil fo_

C.............".......I .....; ' . ,;_..,.1,O. ix]anuall.

..d_.J[o,,4s,-.-.les,ue_'_,,b!lities_," "sof this . . ' '}

., To :hancje ..... ........... the 0 d---_,,, -c_.... ,:'_'._li-

ties seotJon ii'] this menuS.

.Fiii K_ei lank. Use fi"esh, ciean, regt.Aar urfie.:.ttded

gasol_se with 8 mir@rium of 87 octane. (Us _::,of ieaded

gasoiine wiJ!incrs'ase cs.rbon and _ad oxile deposits

and reduce va-.ive!ire},.Do _otmi:,<el wJ-i:t_ga:..o!ne.

}]:'tJrGi%ase !L}(,} ]o q_JaN_ities _hai ca, _',be iJse(J within _}0

,daystoassu;'crue! f_eshness.

IB_IPOF_TAH%',".WHEN OPERATING IN TZMP[iRA-!'UR_.S

S-i']LOW32°F(0<:0), USF FP;ESH, CLEAN W_N-YEIRGRADE

GASOL.IH£ TO H£LP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHYR

S'T'ART!NG,

WARH/HG: Exoedence _ccares _ "

, , }at alcohol blended

fuels (ca!led gasohei or .....,_'_-,gethan@ or methanoi) can

attract meisture 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

prob eros., the _,u.=,,;-_,system should be emptied before stof

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, sta£ the

engine and IeI it run until the iuei lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuei next season, o_;e Storage Instruc-

ions for additionai information. Never use erN_ne or

ca@uretor cleaner p['oducts in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

I _.._,,TlOk,!o Fill to bottom of :gas t..ar_k

09E

TO STA aT EH@HE (See Fig, 6)

When staddng the engine for the first time or if ti!e engine

has run out of fuel it wJJt<take _"÷ "

_.,_da 8rar_king time to move

fuel from ÷t-._ .

,.i_ tank to the engine.

Depress o!utchibrake pedal and set parking beake.

,, Place gear shift lever in neutrai (N) position°

o Move attachment clutch to °'m_M'_'A_¢zcm"

........ _s_,,a.... position.

Move thrott!e controt to choke (iX[) position.

Here: Before "'-" the

.:s_.art_t_g,read _. _ warm and coid starting

procedures below.

hsert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START"

position and retease s_eyas so(m as engine starts_ D.e

not _un sta_er continuously for mere than fifteen sec_

onds per minute° ....i_t_'e engine does not <_._._,.afte_

severa_ a_.t_mpt_ move tt_rottie controi to Tast (@)

position% wait a few m autos anci try again° If_a_,ne ,_MI

doe_ rK)t rt "''d

" ..._.¢_..... move the thro@e control beck f:o the

choke {1\I) oosition and rot%

WARM °'amx_°"_'_:_c_'_"_' _' _....

_v,,,:,:.,,_,.;_o _Ai_ t _N',.;_(50°Fand above,}

-_ When engine .>.aabo_- _'_-'.move the in rottF',,....... cont tel to t_e fast

(@) position.

o 1%e<_.4t_d__=.nts and g,o._na ch,_,e car,,now be used. !f

the erx]ine does not scOOp!,the !oad, restart the ,_"-%in_:,_ "_

and aibw itto warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHI:!!R STARTING ( 50':' F and beiow)

-_ VVhene.ngine sta _:s,allow engine to run with the throttle

control in the choke (]\]) position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throi:fie control to _ast(.'@)position.

This may require an e_!;ff,e warm--t_p period from

severai seconds to several minutes_ depending on the

temperature.

_'-' The attachmer_ts can also be used c!uring the engP_e

warm-.upperiod

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

temperatures {bebw 32 F) the carburetor fuei mi4tu!'e may

ADJUST CARaURE] O q"'in the Service and Adjusm_ents

section of this manual.

FIG, 8

.,13

R R:SP BI ES

I _ _}Tia _g(: _mx<:_o[te_; wilen opera:ring under a hear 7 ioad or in hif_h amb[erll temperatures,

2, S<}!_/i?;_ moe_ ofte;_ !,/net,, ope_(,£fng its @ty o!' dasty colditions,

:':f. i ::du :}_ed wRh oii fif;'er, chm:ga ot evsy 50 hours,

4- ;:_epk_ ;a bktdes more o[_ea when mow_i G ]rl sandy ,';-._ol.

5 - If aquipae<,i wlti_ _:ctjusiabie sy.sterr_.

",B-Not reqq_ed if ,_quipped with mainlenm_ced,_e6 batep/.

7 - Tl!7_:#.eniront ax}_:_pivot boll to 35 fblbs, maximum,

Do fiat ovsqighten.

Son% adjtJstme_sts wiif %-ed to be rP.,adepe_°iodically to

7:',_opetiymsJr_taitsyour tr%i:or.

AII adjt,_stmer;ts ir_t!-e Semicf; and Adlus';:ments section of

t!;is .................... _ be checked ai: ,.._._ o, ,c_...<d. ,>,_a..o,,,

Once a year you shouid }'epJacethe spa_°kplug, clean

or replace ai_ tilted a_sd check blades and belts for

we% A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air@el mixture and he!p your engir_e run better

and last longer°

_:_ _'Dt_ _-?"- e"<,__ -__,;',_'=

bh_{.: erigiRe 011 ,:,_e

Oheck b:ak:e operatk}n.

+ C_-#._-_-.,,_._....,..tit-e p_'essure.

Check '" :o'_s,., "

._of . .. _astefiers.

!ITtPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL. NYLON BEARINGS. VISOOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILl., ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

Tlq_ LolF_ OF THE SELF+LLIBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

r"£EL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

CU MER LKIES

TRACTOR

Always obsewe safety rules when performing any ma]nte-

Ranc@_

BRAKE OPBRATIOH

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

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

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the SewJce and Adjust°

merits section of this manual)_

Maint@n proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIF]CATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat)°

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep _"ru,,_, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLAD£ @A8_8

Fo_"best resu!ts mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re-

place bent or damaged btades,

BLAD£ R_,MOVAL (See _dg°_'°°_'_,G

Raise mower to highest position to allow acce@sto

biades.

* Remove hex belt, iock washer and flat washer securing

biade.

._ i.qstal new or resharpened blade with traiIng edge up

towards deck as shown.

Reassemble hex boll _ockwasher and fiat washer in

exact order as shown.

_, Tigi_tep, bolt securely @0-35. FI_._....,_:_._h_, torque}o..

',:_ ,¢I_;1HI: ;.:_:,u,._ =.,..,,.....iSGRADEoilEAT _hEAIID.

NOTE: We do not £_cor'nmer@sharpenir_g bl_._de-bul: if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced

[

BLADB i.. J

:................%..f

FIGo 9

[

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An

unbalanced blade wil cause excessive vibration and even-

tuat damage to mower and engine,

+ The blade can be sharpened with a fiie or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade balance, yo u wit! need a 5/8" diameter

steel boit, pin_ or a cone baiancer. {When usk'6Ja cone

baianc@r, blow the instructions supplied with bah

ancer)_

Side blade on to an unthreaded poddon of the steel bolt

or pin and held the boit or pin paraiiei with the :£!round..

if blade ;s balanced: it should remain in a hodzont_i

position, !f either end of the !:,'.lademoves downwar:::i_

shad°penthe heavy end until the blade is balanced.

HOT_!: Do not use a nail fo_ balancing his.de. The lobes of

the center hole may appear Io be centered, but a_e net

,/- /"

//'

,/ /!i

£qG, !0

S B LK ES

8A_'%EF_Y

Your tracto_ _aasa battet_/charging system which is suffi-

cient for normat use. -However, periodic charging of the

batte%' with an automotive charger wiIt extend its lifeo

_,,._phatter, and termina!s ctean.

Keep battery bo_ts tight.

Keep smatl vent holes open.

,_ Recharge at 6d 0 amperes for I hour..

Co__c,sion and d._ on :_hebatte%_and tem_inais can cause

the battery to %ak _'power,

_ Open battery box di}or.

,o Disconnect SLACK batte_y cable first then RED bat.-

tery cane {_md_'emove battery f,_omtractor°

,_ i_;nse the battery v_,'ithpia;n wate_ and dry.

._ Ciean tem__inais and battei% °cabi,e ends with wire b_usis

,tintii bfighL

'_, Coat terminats with @'ease of petroleum ]eI_y.

_, Reinst:{d[ battery (See _'CONNECT' BANTERY" in the

Assembiy section of th{s manuai)_

_,h..s.....\.,_.... _or.... _ro,;_._ .... and wear after !00 hours of

._..........u._, ,_.;.,_rs_eptace if necessary_ Yhe baits am not

adjustable_ Heplace _a_,.,,,,if :_hev becim _o sup from wear.

_',_;_ut ....... " ...... {tom build-up o_ dS: and (,,la,_ which

C:CFi _"eSti'iC _,,.;,.u_h;";"_ _.....v-

Ortiy sue high quaiity detergent oil rated with AP_ service

SP{_{",i!St:)OSNY GRADES

c"" ..2@' 0 _

[ ,_ .30 _ .10 _. .!0,_ 20 _ .')O_ 40 '_ [

i TT'MP_FiATUR_ RANG@ ANTICIPATED BEFOg:V:: NEXT OIL CHANG_ [

F_G, II

HOT_: Although multi°viscosity oils (5W30, IOW80 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oii level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oH after the first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil levei before staring the engine

and after eacheigh_ (8) hours of operation: Tighten oi! fitt

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oii level.

TO u.r_._P._r'_.:_u: ENGINE O!L (See Figs. 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet AP! sewlce classification SF or SG.

lBe sure tractor is on Ievel surface.

_, Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.

_'_oh oi! in a suitable container.

Remove eli fi!I cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to e_ter the engine when changing oil.

o Remove drain plug.

o After oii has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

o Refili e,%ine with oil through oil fill dips£ick tube. Pour

slowiv. _!2 not ove_iitli For approximate capacity see

PRODU,,, oP,.._t_t,_LA,]ONS 0n page 3 of this

manual,

Ose gauge on oil filI cap/dipstick fo_'checking ievel. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely fo_ accurate

,e_...dmg. Keee oii at "FULL" line on diostic£

F_G,, 12

OIL HLL

CAPiDIPS'?_8}(

tBl _S

AtE FILTE_ (See Fi9o 13)

Your engine wi! not run pmperiy usir_g a dirty air filter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after even./25 hours of opera-

tion or eveR/season. Service paper ca_ridge ever 7 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PAE-CLEANER

o Slide foam pYe-cieaner off cartridge.

Wash it in fquid detergent and water,

Squeeze JtdB_in a clean cloth.

_ Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it Jn clean, absorbent

cioth and squeeze to remove excess oil

,o If very diRy or damaged, replace pro-cleaner.

Reinstat p_e-clearler over cartridge.

Reinsta!i cover and secure with k_ob(s}..

TO SERVICI C/\RTRIDGE

OL£AN AIR SCREEN (See Figo t4)

Air screen must be kept fr_e of dlR and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheatir_go Ctean with a wire brush

or compassed air to remove dirl arqd stubborn dried gc._m

fibers.

INGtNI COOLING FINS (See £g. !4

Remove any dust, dirt or oii from _ngi_e cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from ov_rheating.

*, Remove screws from biower housing and !ift housing

and dipstioR tube assembly off engine°

_ Cover ot ftl openi_g to prevent entry of dirL

<_ Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean englr_,ecooling fins.

To reassemble, reverse above procedure°

Ii!Gill @OOLIIQ 7IN::I

Fl(]h i 4

FIG. t3

ILiT ESCUSI°O

_V_UFFL£R ,.

, muffi_, and spark attester (if

!nsoect and reotace corroded _-,

equipped) as it co,aid create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARX PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat.

1N,dN[{ RiF, L _aLTER (See Fig° I5)

The rue! fiiter should be reptaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged_ obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

With e%ine cool, remove filter and plug fuei line

sections.

P_e _,p,*,f-_ fiiter in sos t or in fuei line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor,

', Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and ciamps are

p_opedy positioned.

!mmed;ately wipe up any spiiigd gasoline.

'_IG,15

CLEANING

.>_ Clean engine,batte% seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

ma_ter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc_

_, Protect paff_ted sudaees with automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to ctean your

tractor unbss the electrical system, muffier_ air filter and

carburetor are Covered to keep water ouL Water in engine

can resuit in .a shortened engine life.

A E

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOR_IN_:_ ANY SERVICE OR AOJU_T_ENT_:

Depress c_utch#brake pedai fuliy and set parkin 9 brakeo

P_ace 9eat'shift _eve__n _seut_a_{N) positior_0

o P_ace attschme_t ciutch i__"O_S_NGAGED" positioned

o _m ignition key "OF_" and ram®re key,

Make sure the blades arid a_ moving parts have comp_eteiy stopped.

#O_sconneot spark P_4g wire from spa_k plug and p_ace wire where it cannot come in co#tact with [

TO RE,_!#_©V_{ B_qOW_R (See Pig_, 18).

Mower wiil be easierto remove _rom th#_dght side of tractor,

P!ace attachment clutch in "©;SENGAGDD '_position.

Move attachment JiltIever forward Io iower mower to its

iowest position°

_ RoJlbe!t off engir_e pa!Iey,,

,_ Disco_ssect cit£ch rod from clutch iever by removing

retainer spring.

'_ Disco;_nect anti.-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by ,_emoving retainer springs.

Disconp,,ec_front links from deck by removing retainer

sprhsgs.

o F_aise!ift lever to raise s_Jspensio_sa_"ms.Slide mower

out from ur_der _racto£

_[_.aPO£TA_tT';tF AN ATTACHMENT O]'HER THAN THX

MOW_!iR DECK _{!:;TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVi_i]i--.i_:£F:qON! L!NKS_

_ Raise attschmer-_t lift ieve_ to ib highest position°

_ S_ide_ssowerunder tractor with discharge guapJ to dght

side of tra:::-tor.

o Lowe_ lift ieve_ to its iowest positio_

_* hstatt mower _I peve_,se o(der _ .... _ _

CL, LITCbl RO_ L,_V_R

/9:USP_NS_ON FRON'T

ARbIS UNKS

TO L£VBL kaOW_£R HOU.,,_sNG

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on tevel ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPEC1F}CAT!ONS" on page 3 oftMs manuat).

!fti_es are over or undefinfiated, you win not properly adjust

your mower.

S!DE_TO-S!DE ADdUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and t8)

o Raise mower to-its highest position.

o A! the midpeint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" on

boris sides of mower shou!d be the same or within !/4"

of each other.

If aqustment is necessa% make adjustment on one

s}de of mower only.,

_0 To raise one side of mower, tiqhten lift link adjustment

nut on tha.t s:d_°

To bwer on_::_side of ,,,._,t_..,_'o,_,_' .oosen }ift l_r¢",,. adjustment

nut on that .. :e

,d,i tU_"r!S

mow._srhJe,ghtabout I/8'L

)

,_s*adjustment nut wii! change

Recheck _ a,_,,-.o ,-._t<, adjusting.._e _.:,,._..m...,,.._after

,_3OTTOM EDGE BOTTO_il 8©GE

OS_':£iOWER TO OF MOWER TO

"_4_ I_.- _7{I,_"---..;j!_.-_I -47

ki.{.........V1-':!-_'<"'_'_ ......... _-_ i;I..... ._

,_',,'" i t l f _....A

ENTS

LiFT _ _.4"

ADJUSTmeNT NUT

Ff@° !8

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

IR,1PORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL StDEZFOoSIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS

NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately I/4" to

3/4" lower than the rea_ when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "D'_directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before makint_ any nacessary adjustments, check that

beth front links a_e equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8,.

!f links at:e nol: equal in _ength, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equai number of turns.

When distance "D" is !/4" to 3/4" iower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links.

To raise _ront of mower, loosen nut "F"from trunnion on

both front !inks. Tighten nut "E" on both front !inks an

equal number of tums_

When distance "D" is I/4" to 3/4" !ower at front than

rear, tighten nut °%"against trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side4o-side adjustment°

_=_"_.,_ _,_S_,i_>s -.... _...... _. _ '_ "_ _ _1 _,€_T_

f-f _'i I[

NUT

_RONT L1NI(S TRUNNION

FIG. 20

NUT "5"

SE CE A A©J

TO REPLACE _IOWER BLADE ©RWE BELT

(See Fig. 21}

The mower btade drive be!t may be rep!aced without tooIs.

Park the tractor on ievei sudace. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL

o _ Dlo,.__IGAu_Eu position.

s _ace attachment clutch in" _"=_ " '_" _'"

Move attachment lift lever fon*7ardto iower mower to its

iowest position°

Roli bait off engine pulley,

o Disconnect R.H, suspension arm from rear deck bracket

by removi;qg retainer spdng.

Wori_tbe_t off both m{_:nd_eip@ieys and idter puileys.

_ Pull bett away from mower,

BELT INSTALLATION

lnstalt new belt in reverse order- of removai.

WITH P,_;_H,..a :BRAKE _IGAG_:D

/ ...H/2,,_, \\

""_-..._,_._-_

NUT"A"

JAM

NUT

°O4 _ "'_ _,_ -

o Ma£e sure bett is in ail puNey grooves,,and'tn_:4ut,oo -_--ail betl

guides+ F]Go 22

You_ ti'actor ;s equpped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounteci ors the dght s}de of the transax!e.

if tractor requi_es more than six (6) feet stopping distance

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

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

o Measure distance between b_ake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod,

tfdistance is o'ther than ! 4/2% ioosenjam nut and turn

nut "A" un!i! distance becomes !4/2". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

Road test t:actor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessa% If stopping distance is

still grealer than six (6) feet in highest geaq further

maintenar_ce is necessary, Contact your nearest au,°

thorized service centen

TRANSAXL_

PULLEY

21 FtGo 23

if steedngwheelc_ossbarsa_enothorizontal(}efttorigh0

whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward,removesteer-

ingwheeiarid(eassemDieperinstructions;nt!_eAssembly

sectiofofthismanual

Fqtj!tq _ .....,_,.=°'+"*:;_,,,=.. TO_-_dOAZ#!B!I_:R

,,, Bleck up axle secu_e-iy,

_ F:%;)move._xxLecovei, te_:2ifh_g h_ and washers I;oatow

wheel i-emo'-+'s.f,{ree_-"wheel conLf&"_s::0,sq,uare key - Do

.qot ose),

".' Rep-_ir tke and _es.ssembk-,

*: Ors tea_'wheels only; align _!c<:)ves h'_,_"earwheel hub

and axis. inse_i sGu@fe key,

_; }se:i.AaOe W:_8}q@1% aN@ st_,an ' " ' d_,_-........... _<

i;}(it_ _:J .... ; = %

_ i;:_epte, oe _!t.)(,9 oovei%

if your battery is too weak to start t_seerGk'_e_it should be

rechad@d, if ".}.'drapercabies" are used for emergency

star_in_!, blow this procedure:

,_']_-_., _, ....... Y O t JH Y"RA C i _<>;{ _ l S :::a I __*_,:'p <::_n WKH A 12

VOLT _ '-"_ _;"_"'"'-'+ _ .... SY "_Tl::l",f_

:_qc:!.a_-',__:: GROLCa);ED ........... [}-ii!_OYHER

VEHICLE MUST AL.SO 817:: i',. "ii.! VOL.Y N_'iIEGATiVE

GFiOL,_NDF.{DSYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOL;R TRACTOR

BA'rTERY T'O STARY OTHER V!EHICI...ES.

Cermec'i each end of the _"°=", ..........t,-, PF)SIJtVI;

\_/?'*"%'t'="F'v*i_"Y_ld_.i=lc"_ Ot eSOf _o._.i"_'%<:_"'5,,[eKllSq''" oate qoI',. 11ooN_l_'=r-+

aga_instchassis

_, Connect one end of the _-__,o_ " 'to.......-........ cable the NEGA-

,,,-,,,,-(.).............

,_ " +,_.- _ _,ov cable ix- good

Cor•inect the otisei" end of _._,..:..,.........-,.,...,,

C"';-4 __t;<:;t_:::.'#:wx; ': i_,q% :' " ' " "_d b_"ttam_

.,, A,. ............, ,OU,,_...., away !'t:_mfuel cariu(<._,,.... _,...,:_,._

"_"r'_.. I-s.l: _,M'_ ,, '1:1- r_ ,_ F"I _-c, iiliiVf;fi:_ 17:11 kiWI"h'_"-;[,?t11.2.]',l-i

'_ m_b+_,.4",cable 'ill'Sttrenq ciqaSsls _,""-d+.=then h'om the fully

_-_"_:::_.=...%<_."M",_*:,,.,,....,,_:.fail ftori! bath batt!f'iel.

POS!'i"IIIE "[LRRIIl:NikL

71iG, 25

CABLES

BATTIRY

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT _ =_

o Raise hood_

o Pult bWb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

o Replace bulb in holder and push buib hoider securety

back into the hole in the backside of ._hegriii.

o Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND AELAYS

Loose or damaged widr_ may cause your tractor to run

pooriy, stop Rmnin{:_ or prevent it from sta_ing.

D ADJ

... :+:,.,# _at wiring diag;am in Repair

Check wirinft See _::"_"_:._ : ' °

Replace with 30 amp automotive-4ype D,,.,._qJrjfuse. The

fuse holder is located btmmd the dash..

TO Bai_!tOVE _4OOD A_',il© GRILL, ASS_i_aBLY

(S,.(_®#i$ 2M

o Raise hood.

Unsnap headiight wire connector.

o Stand in front oftracton Grasp hood at sides, ti_ttovvard

entwineand lift off of tractor,

To replace, reverse above procedure.

-4N

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL OABL£

(See Fig. 27}

The thro_tte contro_ has been preset at the factors; and

adjustment should not be necessaPy. Check adjustment as

described beiow before loosening cabte. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as fot_ows:

With engine r_ot ru,qnin_, move throttte control iever

from siow (_@**)to choke ('_,) oosit:,on. Slowly inove

fewer from ono_,t (I _,,),.ofao. (_ #...;.::;4wn.

Check that holes "A" in governor centre! lever ar,_dho!e

in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are r_otaiigned_

loosen clamp screw and move throttle eabie untiJ .qoies

are aiigned. Tighten clamp screw securely°

GOVERNOR GOV:_£_;_iOR

OONTBOL £_VE}S_ ©O_'_TROL PZ.AT£

¢i

F_G. 26

SERVICE AND ADd

TO A©JUST CARBU_3ETOR (See Fig. 28)

The carburetor isas been p_eset at the facto_j and adjust-

merit should not be secessary. However, minor adjust °

merit may be _'equiredto compensate fordifferences in fuel,

tempe_ature_ a!titude or load. If the carburetor does need

adiustment, p_oceed as follows:

!n ge,qecai, tumi_g idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de-

c re _s:sesthe suppiy of fuei to the engine giving a leaner fuel/

ai_"m,i×t_.._re.Turning the idle mix:ture valve out (counter-

c!ockwis ::).incre ¢_sesthe supp:iy of fuel to the;engine giving

a richer fuei/a;_ mi;<ture_

!WiSOF:_iTA_4T_DAMA(_£ TO THff NEEDLE VALVE AND

1'HE !}_EAT!N CAHBUf::_.L{TORMAY RESULT !F SCREW 1S

TU :I:NiLDtN TOO TIGHT,

PRELIM!:NARY SETTING -

_, Aii° clean.,.ir_ss embty paustbe assembled to the ca_bu_,

_"eto_w! ;_n __..:_:kin_.]ca_'bui-eto__adjustments,

_, Be sure the th_"ottleconti-oi cabie is adjusted properly

(see above).

With en{_iir::eoff turn idle mixtiye valve i_,_(clockwise)

ck)s;__git finger tigY£ and titan turn otat (countercleck-

F!NAL S_I}TFTi:NG-

_ Start engine and allow to warm fo__five minutes. Make

iinai adit._strt_e,:_tswith engine i-urming and shift!motion

controi ievet" in _eub'at (N) position.

,_ _4ove throt<Jecontrol ieve_ to siow(<_s_) positieno With

_inger_;]ii!ta1:ea__dho!d th_ottle !ever against idle speed

screw, sum idie speed screw !:o8.1:rain!'750 RPM_

.,, VVb_:ie:stii: hold:r:f: th_ott!e !eve:" sga:nst :die speed

sc_'ew turn idle mixture .iaive :_-_(ciockwise) until am

ji£':,eb _:_g[nsto <fiea_"_.dif:an turn ,s:,_ut(cou nterciockvd se)

:._n:::iies,:_ff_e _.ms _'oufS";. -rum :,,'alva _o a Oeird: midway

beb_vees those two positions. R@ease th_'ottb ieve[o

ENTS

A,..,._LERA __O,(_T_o T

o Move throttie control !ever from slow (_) to fast (@)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tu m. Repeat tes_and

continue to adjust, if necessa% untii engine acceler-

ates smoothlyo

High speed stop is factom/ adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may resulto

_MPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENG_NESPE_D, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

i-HE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS° IF YOU THINK THE ENGtNE_GOVERNED

i-IIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE OENTERi

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENOE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

_DLiI_?_I_XTU_8 VALVE

_:iG_28

STO E

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor wil not be used fo: 30 days or

more,

CAUTION: Hess _"sto_e the tractor with 1

gasoiime in the tank inside a b_ldiP, 9 !

_a_h÷refumes may r_eachan ope_ fiarae

o_ spark. A!ow the engine to ¢ooI 1

before stodag ]m a,_y e_otosu_e° _

TRAC°'[OR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage_ When *

mower is to be stored for a period of time_ clean it ti_o_,- o

oughiy, _emove atl dir% g_eas_s, leaves, etc, Store in a

clean, dry area.

_ Clean entire tractor (See "CL!AN H'qG"inthe Customer

Respo_'_s]btities section of this man_4al)o @

,_ Inspect a_!d replace belts, if necessarl (See beit re-

placement instn.sctions in the Serdce and Adjustments

section of this manual).

_, Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsiNlties

section of this manual

_, F3esu_e that aii nuts, bets and screws are securely

fastened, k'_spect moving palls for damage, breakage

and wear, Replace if necessuy.

0_ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfacesl sand

iightiy before painting.

BA T1"[£RY

<, Fuly charge the batteR1 for sto_age.

,_ Afte_ a Defied of time in s:o_a!De.,_battery ms.y_:m_<":qU'_'_"!:_

• '_ r *....

rechargiDg ....... ......

}ong pedods of storage_ batte%_ tames sqouid be

discoanected a_'sdbattery cbaned thoroughly {see '_TO

_Ji,,4Y',AIqt r:><"'_°'_'_-c" -,,! Atqi+=->_...............

romeo Resporusibiiities sec:tion of this manuai}.

,_ After cieaning, leave Rabies disconnected _7.:ndplace

cables where they oat'mot come in contact with butte%,

terrrAnals.

Be sure bat__e_ydrai_ tube is secu_eiy attached.

,_ If Dattery is _emoved from tractor for storage, do not

store batter}/directly on concrete o_"damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUBL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUI_a

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FU£iL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGTZ+ ALSO,

EXPERIENCE IND!CATES THAT ALCOHOL. BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN A'TYRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARAT!ON AND FORMATiON OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE YUFL

SYS"iEM OF _k' .- _ ,_r:/.tl_ ENGfNEi WHiLf._ tN ST_R,-,uE.

OrahYthe fuel t_xnk,

Start the engine and let it run until the rue! ines and

_,-_,-' °",,_''" _, empty.

,,_.,,POUI__+,,,.A,.+d%:, .

Never use engine or carburetor" cleaner products in t.h_¢

fuel tank or pe_'manent damage may occur.

Use f_esh fuel next season+

H©7'_Z: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altemaEve in

rrinimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits du,,:ir_gsto_'-

age. Add stabi!izer to gasoNne in fuel tank or storage

container. Always fo!low the ms' ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after addk:<g

stabiiizer to aliow th,.-stabiizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not @-sinthe gas tar'k and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer..

BHGiHE OIL

D_ain oii {with engine warm} and replace with clean e.__gir',,e

oi!.. (See <'ENGtNE_' in the Customer Responsibiiities

section of this manuai),

OYLiHDIIRS

• _d_._.7_7;. _ i_,_: <...-% : ,,

'* I-=OLIF (HIe OUF]O@ Qt ei! {ilret_gF} ,<,;_IJtIi4L [3{b!i [l{)i(-j(;::;pili',,LJ

Turn i@'_itionkey to =S'TART '_positio_ lots few secou,,ds

to distribut9 oii

_* Replace with riewspark [:Aug(s).

,_ Do not s!:oi"egasoline f_om one season to anothe_ •.

o Re@ace your gasoline cap, if your can sta£s to rust,

Rust and/or <,t.i_-£in your gaso'h_e will cause proble:ns.

._ if possibIe, store your" tractor indoors and cover it to

give proteclen from dust and di_.

Cover your t_actor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which slows condensation te form and

will cause your tractor to rus_.

!@ROW:DANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND _XHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

Wil_ not start t

! I O.

i. Out of fuel.

2. E"_gine not'_CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

,.i B_d spark p_ug,

5. Ditly .',-:_irfilter.

Dirty _uei fiiter.

Water in iuei.

Loose or damaged wiping,

Carburetor o_.xtof adjustment,

E_sginew:4'ves out of adjustment,

I. Dirtyair ti!i:er,

2. _3ad spark ptug,

3, Weak or dead beaten/,

4. Di£y fuei fitter_

5. Stale or dirty fuel

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7, Carburetor out of adiustment.

8, Engine vaIves out o[ad]ustment.

i. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed,

2. Attaehmen_ b4utch is engaged,

3, Week o_dead battery.

4, Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery termi_ais.

iS, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Fau!ty solenoid or staI1en

RR_2CT_ON

i! 9.

!i0.

i i.

il 2.

:l 7.

9. Fra.uityape_ator presence switch(as), i]

sta_i: 2, Cop'reded bat!e'v;-ermnais :i

3. Loose o,_damaged wiling, i

4. F_.uit7 eoian@d O_'star{at. :!I

;::ill fuel tank.

See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation se.c_ion.

Wait severaI minutes before attempting to start.,

Rap!ace spark ptug,

Clean/replace air filter,

Repiaee fuel litter,

Drain _ueftank and carburetor, refill tank witis fresh

gasotine and replace fuel filter,

Check all wiring,

Contact an authorized sewice centeddepa£ment.

Contact an authorized sen/ice centeffdepaftment,

Cleanirepface aiT filter,

Replace spark ptug.

Recharge o__replace battery.

Replace fuel filter,

Drain fuel tank and refilt with fresh gasoline.

Check nil wiring,

Contact an authorized service eenteridepaAn-_ent.

Contact an authorized service center/depa_ment,

[[ t, Depress ctutchtbrake pedal,

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

i 3. Recharge or replace battery.

! 4. RepIace fuss,

I 5, Clean batte_iterminals.

I 6. Cheek atl w}ring,

7, ChecWreplace ignRion switch,

_] 8, Cheeklreptace solenoid or sfarter.

9. Contact an authorized service centeddepa£ment.

I, Recharge or _'ep!ace battery.

2, Clean batte! 7 terminals,

3. C.h,ck n!l wiring.

4_ CheeWreplace sotenoid or sled:at.

;[ t. Cu_}n,s _oo much grass/too _ast.

2. 'Th_'ottle it" "CHOK:E" position.

I 4 Dirty aftPiker,

;i 5. L,ow oil ,.. _,_.,/-,,,_,,,voil,

iJ £ F"_ ", ....... " : 7

! 7 Didy fuei _itfer.

i 8. Stale o_ di£y fuel.

iJ 9. Water in iuet,

I0, Spark plug wi_e loose.

tl, Di£y engine air screenfiins,

i2, DirWiclo_,ged muffler,

!3. Loose o_ damaged wiring.

14. Carbureto_ out oFadjustment.

! 5. 8.ngine v'_.ives out of -:&d!ustment,

I. Worn, bent orloose blade.

2. Bent b$ada mandrel,

8. Loose/damaged part(s),

i, Setin "Higher Cuff positierdreduce speeci.

2, Adjust thro_ie control,

3, Clears underside of _ssowerhousing.

4, Clear#replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oiL

6, Clean and regap ot change spark p_ug,

7, Replace fuei f[tte_',

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 9asotid'e.

9. Drain fuei tank .and carburetor, refilt tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire,

1!. Clean engine air screenf[ins,

12, Clean/replace muffler,

I3. Cheek all wiring,

I4. Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

!5, Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

i. Replace blade, Tighten b!ade boit,

2, Replace blade mandrel,

8. Tighten loose pa_(s). Replace damaged parts,

TROUBLESHOOTING PO

PROBLE_

Engine contin_ee to run

when operator leave_ seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

PO0{ OUt _ L_f'_'.ven

CAUSE

t_ Faulty operatorosafe[y presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose btade.

2. Mower deck not IeveI:

3. Bui{dup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4, Bent biade mandrel,

5. Clogged mower deck vent he;as from buildup of

grass, leaves, and t_ash around mandrels,

CORRECTION

,1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

departmenL

i, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,

2, Level mower deck,

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandret,

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

_lowe_ btades will not

;'orate

Poe_ 9_ass discharge

I, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen ldter puiley.

4.. Frozen blade mandrel

t. Engine speed too slow.

2. TraveI speed too fast.

3. Wet grass,

4, Mower deck not tevel,

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure,

8, Worn, bent or loose bIade.

1. Remove obstruction.

2, Replace mower drive bell

3. Replace idler puIley.

4. Replace Made mandrel

1. Place throttle centre! in "FAST" pos[tion.

2. Shif[to slower speed.

3, Ai!ow grass to dry' before mowing,

4, Levetmower deck.

5, Check tires for proper air pressure,

6, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buiidup of grass, ;eaves and trash under mower,

8. Mower drive belt worn,

9, BIadesimpropedy installed.

I0, Improper b!ades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

Headlight{a) net werki_'_9

(if so equipped)

£ngi_e 'ibackfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

grass, !eaves, and trash around mandrels.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Rap!ace mower drive belt.

9. Reinsta!I blades sharp edge down.

10. Repiace with biades Iisted in this manual,

11. Ctean around mandrels to open vent hoies,

I° Switch is {'OFF'L

2, Bulb(s) burned out,

3, Faulty Iight switct_,

4. Loose or damaged wiring,

5, Blown fuse.

I. Turn switch "ON",

2, Replace bulb(s),

3, ChecWreplace fight swkch.

4, Check wiring anti connections,

5, Replace fuse,

I. Bad battery ceil(s), i, Replace battery.

2. Poor cabfe connectior_s, 2, ChecW'eiea_ all cor_nect}oqs.

3, Fautty reguiator {if so equipped), 8, Repiace regt'tator_

4, Faulty alternator. 4, Replace aiternator.

t. E_gine th{o_te control not set at _'SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1. Move thtottIe control to "SLOW" position and allow

to [die [or 30 seconds before stopping engine,

SERVICE NOTES

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 9! 7°256451

SCHEMATIC

RED °I I °

oll!o

BATTERY

BLACK

RED

WHITE

TFiS --. -

}GN1TIONSWITCH

BLACK

M B

FUSE 30 AMP.

r _ _ -- _[_

f-o o '_

k t

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

[

---_,-J IiiLs-T........ ,._,@ .............@

: d@. S:rAm-ER i

i J

j SOLENOID

! WHITE

E I

i,} I

>7,kj .j_-_:.,._----

"-_--" A_'MENT CLUTCH ]

.... (CLUTCH OFF) l

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

iK-'_ F'h _ F

q _,sNmoN:1_-

GROUNDING

,_.ONNb......ut.,

CHARGING BYSTEM OUTPUT

3 AMP OC @ 3800 RPM

IGNITION SWITCH

POS_T1ON

OFF

START

REB

---4_.-- NON-REMOVABLE ---¢_--- REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOT_

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WFrH A SPECIAL.

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, TIdE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

PLLJG:: @ .... _;_

28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM l

(CHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTC:B)

LIGHTING SYSTEM i

OUTPUT D_ODc:

%\.

i_ 14 VOLTS AC IRWIN. @ _00 _PM (L,_*]HT_ OFF}

,,1° HEADLIGHTS

i ........

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

(OFF)

W_RING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: iF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

CONN_.CTIONS PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR ,_oMODEL NU#aBER 917,25645!

36 38

is_

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR o °, J ODEL NUMBER 9t7o25645t

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCR_PT._ON

.1 146139

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD54i025

7 t09238X

8 t44940

9 109596X

15 147688

I6 153664

19 STD55tI25

20 78350400

21 136850

22 4t52J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 420_j

29 121305X

30 144921

31 140400

32 141226

33 140403

34 1t07!2X

35 140336

36 S°TD6O1005

39 I09553X

40 146057

4! 71110408

43 145673

44 73640400

48 140844

49 153249

70 140413

Battery t2 Volt 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd I/4-20unc X 3/4

Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Washe_" Lock Hvv Heiicaf t/4

Nut Fin Hex I/4-20 Unc

Tube P!astic 12'I

Case Battery wi2 HoJes

.Clamp Hose Olive

roas.ener Snap- in

Switch Interlock Push-4I-I

Washer Lock t/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4_20 Unc

Harness Asm Light Wi4152j

Bulb Light #! 156

Cable Batten/8 Ga ! I" red

Cable Battery i3 Ga red w/16 W}_e

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6Ga t2" black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch _gn 3 pos

Nut Ignition

Cover Sw Key Btk 1 25 Text SLZ'

Key tgn Molded Craftsman

Switch Light Btk 5!k Red

Bracket Switch !ntedock

Screw Tap Hex #10o24_xncX i/2

Switch lntlk Ci_JtchRed 4 Term

'_ < " <_"Lt IPC

t-_mes,, Ign Da,_, Mch 95

Bdt BIk, Fin Hex !/4o20 Uric x _/2

Cove_ Terminat Red

Soie_;oid

Nut Keps Slk H:× 1/4o20 U_qc

Adapter Ammete__Recta{_g_da¢

Washer Pinned DeJta

Harness Engine B&S5

N©'(E: A_tcomponent dimensions give in UoSo inches

I inch = 25_4 mm

R...PA_RPARTS

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

1 151169

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD55t025

5 146077

6 145208X015

7 124027X

8 12647IX

9 t46757X0t3

!t 146956

13 I46961X0t2

I4 17490608

I5 74180512

16 STD541431

!7 t31445X4t7

18 t26938X

!9 1752131O

21 122933X

22 124479X

24 STD523710

25 19131312

26 STD541437

27 17030814

28 t40"135

29 124029X

30 !09872X417

31 136619

33 I05476X4t7

34 105475X4!7

35 STD533707

38 139888

39 i3D887

60 72140606

74 73680600

i00 105037X

140 150556

-- 5479J

Chassis Weldment 1Iga 1996

Drawbar Stretch

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16x3/4 Tyott

Washer t3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bumper, Snap In

Saddle Sitkscrees F_tSdf 5Sp D4360

Heat Shield Sloped Hood

Clip Line Fuel !3/32 Mtg Hote

Dash bflkscreen®q Sears EngiSy

Panet Pnt Dash Lh

Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment

Screw Thdrot 3/8-t6xl/2 Ty-tt

Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-i8uncx3/4

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc

Hood Asm Pnt

Bumper Hoed

Screw Sltd Hex Hd w,@i Washer

Rivet Ratchet Nylon

Washer Nylon B!k 28× 75x 19

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X t

Washer 13/!6 X 13/I6 X !2 Ga

Nut Lock 3/8o,16 Uric

Screw, Hex Head, Spidefiock #8 x "7/8

Gdlte Gray

Lens Headlight Bar CIear

Fender Pnt

Bracket Pat Fetsder

Footrest Pnt Lh Peff

Foo!rest Pnt Rh Peff

Boit Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X8/4,

Bracket, Asm_ [:_ivot, L.H. Mowe: ;£ear

Bracket, Aan_._oPivot, R.H. _i_ower Rea:_

Boit Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4

Nut Crownlock 3/8_!6

Stfip_ Foam 18"

Bracket Chassis Front 7 Ga.

:Plug B_sttonSlk 359 Dia

NOT_: All component dimensions

t inch = 25,4 mm given in U,8, inches

REPAIR PARTS

RAO OR fiO:©EL NUMBER 917o2 645

DRIVE

KEY PARY KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NOo #ESC_-31PTtON

Washer t3/32 X 13/t6 X I2 Ga

Beadr_gNyi 503X 628XI 25

Washe_ Hardened

Ring Klip #t5304,-50

Pulley !dler V Groove Plastic

Be!lcrank Asm

Retainer Belt Style Sprir_g

Bolt Hex Hd 3/8o16unc X !_-1/2

N' d.Cf'owRtook o/,__1u tJnc

Nut Lock 5/16-!8 Ur!c

Link Clutch 7 66

Spring Return Clutch 675

Bolt Fin Hex 3/Sd6unc X I-!/4

V-bett Ground Drive 95,25

Keeper Belt Rh Lt Pntizinc 16g

Retainer Beit......Chassis Lh _"_..inc

Screw Thclro! 318-i 6x3/4 Ty-tt

Cover Pedal Blk ,_ta""

Pulley FAngine

Bolt Flnhex 7t16-20 x 4 g5

Washer Lock b!vy i-qJc!Spr 7/t6

Keeper Be_t Engine Lh L.t

Guide Belt D_'Mower Rh

Washe_' 13/32 X 1_i/4 X t2 Ga

Spacer Spilt _80xio94

V,lao..... ,,,,v._I" _;6.,:.JlO,( 1 ,<q. X Ga

Rir_g _71#5i 33.,,75

Key Square 2 0 X 184.5/t865

Washer '25/3:.__,.'_I 5i8 X .....',bga

Bolt F:in Hex 3/8.d6 x 3/4.

Vw::_r,e_,,'a_, )(_;/,__z 314 i_,vI0 <"a

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8.d 6 x i,25

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STEERING ASSEWBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

I 139768

2 142033

3 135227

4 135228

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 120O0O29

9 3366R

10 130468

11 STD551!37

13 110438X

14 74011058

15 73901000

16 132624

17 132614

t8 57O79

t9 124035X

20 !26684X

21 STD551125

22 71O7O410

23 1275O1

24 !09816X

25 124036X

26 !26847X

27 138874.

28 !91314.16

29 17490612

30 STD56'I210

32 !30465

88 132196

37 152927

38 139769

39 I9!33808

41 !04820X

42 i24417X

43 121749X

48 121232X

47 6855M

62 "149684

NOTE:

Wheel Steering Std Black

Axle Asm Front

Spindle Asm Lh

Spindle Asm Rh

Beadng Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga

Washer 27/32 X 1 I/4 X t6 Ga

Ring Ktip #t5304°75

Bearing Col Strg Bik

Link Drag Sot Ball Jt 20 064

Washer Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3/8

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Bott Hex 5/8-! 1 Unc X 3-!/2

Locknut Flange 5/8-t I Uric

PinAxle 5/8 }4 1 55/'i 54. Lg

Shaft Asm Strg 5/8 X 15 19 Lt

Washer ThnJst 5t5x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Washer Shim t/4 X 5/8 X 062

Washer Lock Hvy Helical t/4

Screw He>,'Socket 1/4-20 X 5/8

Shaft Asm Pittman

Nyliner Snap In

Bracket Steedng

:Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt

Gear Sector

Washer t3/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Screw Thdroi 3/8-t6x3/4 Tyott

Pin Cotter I/8 X 3/4 Cad

Rod Tie W}re Form t9 75 Mech

Sushisg ocg 5/8 td Dash

Screw

!nseri Cap S(rg Wheel Std B]k

Washer t3/'32 X 2_8/8 v_ 8 Ga

Nut Lock Center 3/8_24un:_

Adapter Wheel Strg _'_'

,_'_u/835id

Soot Shaft Steering

Washer 25/32 X 1 !/4 X I6 Ga

Cap Spindie Fr Top BJk

Fitting Grease

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

Alt component dimensions given in U.So inches

! inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

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151205

140551

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

i74.90616

19131614

140552

!2t246X

121248X

DBSCRIPTIO_I

Seat V350

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-t6unc X I

Washer t3/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Seat Cprsr_ 2 250 B_kZi

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 X I Ty°tt

Washer t3/32 X I X 14 Ga

Pan P_t Seat (b k }

Bracket Pnt Mour_ti_sgSwitch

Bushing Snap B_k Nyi 50 td

_ZY PART

NOo NOo D_SGR]PT!ON

14 72050411

I5 134300

t6 121250X

17 t23976X

t8 I24238X

2t t53236

22 STD54!431

23 74780814

24 '19i7'I9i2

25 1270'18X

26 STD55It50

BIOT£:

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-3/8

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt

Nut Lock i/4 Lge F_g Gr 5 Zinc

Cap Spring Seat

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc BIkz

:Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-13 X 7/8 Gr 5

Washer 17/32 X t-3/16 X t2 Ga

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1/2

AI componer:_t dimensions give_ in U.S. inches.

I i_ch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS.

PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917,256451

14 17 8 6 3 7 21 7 4 8 14

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KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 138955

2 272936

3 151815

4 151816

5 i32674

6 i3364.4

7 142249

8 t42252

9 125880X

10 1495!6

1i 137537

KEY PART

DESCR!PTION NOo NO,

Decal Instruclion Operat Eng 12

Decal Engine 12.5 Hp B&S _C Cra:_ts 13

Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 14

Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman t5

Decal Grille 16

Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora !7

Deca! Panel Side _ic i8

Decal lnsed. Hood Bik 21

Decai Fender Craftsman Red .-

Deca_ Btry DngdPsn Eng, Acme -

Decal r. ,.,

_,,au_on EnglishlSpanis

4900J

146o46

105809X

136832

! 4.0837

133179

131265

13831 t

t539t7

t r<or_ 8

DESCRiPTiON

Decal Clutchib_ake Engiish

Decal \A,be!t Dr Sch Tractor

Decai Chassis 5 Sp 38"

Decai Mower Drive Schematic 38

Decai, Brake Parking Saddle

:,eca.,_ ,.,ap CNSMR help u_

Decai Mower Qc System

Decal Lightbox

Deca! Lift HandIe

Manuai_ Owner's (,:£ng!ish)

Manua!_ Owners (Spanish)

4,10

KZY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIP'T_ON

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 I06732X417

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X4t7

9 124635X

10 7t52J

1I I04757X

-_ 144334

Cap Value Tire

Stem Vatue

-Fire F Ts 15 X 6 0 _6 Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Sewice

Fitting G_ease

Bearing F!ange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

TiTe R Ts 18x8 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle Blk t 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: A!l component dimensions given in U.S. inches,

l inch = 25.4 mm

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR °°MODEL NUMBER 917.25645t

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

132759

17720410

150453

4 137348

t3 272293

!4 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 t50554

29 137180

31 109202X

32 128549X

33 i23487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 ......

40 124028)(

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD55113I

72 71O70512

78 17490620

81 128861

NOTE:

Control Throt Rh BIk Pd115 10

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine B&S 10.5-t2.5 _C, DC

Model No. 289707, -0179-01

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 td Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3!8 Npt X 3"

E_bow Std 90 Degree 3/8-t8 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield Browning

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel t 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

C_amp Hose Btk

Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x 3/4

Line Fuel 20"

Ptug Oil Drain (Order From Er_gine

Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyt Btk Fuel Line

ScrewHexwsh Thdml t/4o20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/'I6oi8x3/4

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16xt qi4 Tytt

Nut Ftange I/4-20 Starter Nut

Altcomponer_tdime;_sionsaiven _n.... ._, ,,,........

I inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917o256451

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRJPT)ON

I 138973 Rod Asmo Lever

2 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift

3 ,105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga,

6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 I2563IX Grip Ha_dfe Fiuted

8 122365X Button P_unger Read

10 122512X Spring Cprsa

11 t39865 Lift Asm, Link LH

12 t39866 UR Asm. Link RH

t3 4939M Reta;ner Spring

15 127218 Link Fron_

t6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc

18 73800800 Nut LockWiWsh 1/2q3 Unc

t9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 3146R Ftetainer Spring

31 t40302 Bearing, Pvto Lift, Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOT£: Aft component dimei_sions given in U,S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

_:PAtR PARTS

TRAOTOB - o _oaO©£L NU-_ZaB:R 9t7o255451

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PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256451

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 142829

2 STD533t07

3 t380I7

4. 138440

5 4939M

8 130832

8 850857

10 140296

1I 134148

i2 129895

"_q,,_137645

14. 128774

'i5 1!0485X

16 t40329

19 13282'7

2'1 8TD54143I

_.o t37807

24 105304X

25 i237i3X

26 110A52X

27 t06738X

28 19111016

29 !06735X

30 t38'7'76

31 129988

32 153532

33 i37265

:!)8 i :31494

4.1 13355I

4.8 ! 33504.

-4.5 ",-:-.m_.,'> ' ".qe

53 13.084,0

54. i $3943

55 i83840

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Mower blousing Assembly 56 122052X

Bolt Carriage 5/16-I8 x 3/4 67 149848

Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar 38/.42 68 144200

Bracket, Asrno Deck Sway Bar 38" 69 _ _D._60907

Retainer_ Spring 7t 142427

Asrn. Suspension Rear 72 !3t870

Boit, Hex 3/8-24 x !-I/4 Grade 8 73 127847

Washeh Lock, HW Htcl Spring 3/8 74 12t748X

Washer_ Hard B!ade Mower Vented 75 12000029

Blade, Mower, M@ching 38" 75 128909

Bail Bearing 77 127845

Shaft and Bearing Assembly 78 140384

(b3ctudes Key Number I5) 79 !27498

Mar@tel Housing, Vented 80 153701

Bail @eaSng, Mand_ei 81 73350600

Stdppe_= Meweh Vented 82 142028

:SOILShouider 88 783ij

Nut, C;owniock 5/18o!8 87 128772

Bracket, Mower Deflector 88 19t 1I2i 6

Cap, Sleeve 89 19133612

Spring. Defie(;tor 92 73800600

NuL Push 107 133502

Shie!d_ Deflector !08 133503

Washer !I/32 x 8/4 x16 Gauge 109 74760640

Rod, ._--_"_',.,_,se 1! 0 i 42587

Sc_ew_Yhdf"ol He× Hd 1t3 174905't2

Washer, Spacer

Putey, Mandrel 122 131289

Nut, Fb.qgeiock 9116 123 t3i 288

Pulley, tcileh Fiat 'I1...{4.STDS33717

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 128 i53390

Rod, Pivot .... t 30794.

Rod, Ctutcl% Secondary

Retaineh Sprin9 - .. 142820

B_aXe Assembly

_Nasher Hs.rdeaed

!dler Arm Assernbiy

DESCRIPTION

Spaceh Retainer i-3/4

Knob

Beit

Pin_ Cotter 3/32 x 3/4.

iqed, Clutch, Primary

Spring, Re_um

Arm, Ck;_ch, Secondapy

Washer 25/32 x I,,,5/8 x I6 Gauge

Ring, Klip

B.O[t, o{10 UICk-:,

_(eeper, Spring

A_]"a,Clutch, Prima%_

Bushing

Spdng

_\' _ Jam 3/8-48 UNC

Trunnion Adj 94

Runner, Li-._

Runner, RH

Washer 'ti/32 x 3/4 x 15 Gauge

Washer I3/32 x 1 x 12 Gauge

Nut Lock Hex W!h_s 3/8-16 UNC

Spacer, Retainer

Stifferler, tdier Arm

So!t, Hex Head 3/8-t6 x 2-i/2

Upsto9 Deck Front 38"

Screw, He:( Head, Tied. Roll.

5/I8-1.8 x 3/4

!qod, @rak% LH

Rod, @_aKe,RH

Soft., C_arlia.ge 8t8-i6 x 1-814

Washer f-"ht

_='-,_d"<"'....... '" _" (inc!.,Jdesivt_.n.x_,I.,'._,.>,>efa_.,._y _<ey

Nur_ibe!'s I2-!5, '17-I 9, 81 and 33)

iY!ow®rf_e_<'k ,_",_,,.,,.....@'_:q-':'_.,..,

HOT[(: AI oompone!st dhnensions giver,, in U.8. k_ches

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7o256451

DANA TRAHSAXLE- _ODEL NU_IBER 4360-78

KEY PART KiT PART

NO. NO, IISOIIPI'IOH NO, HO,

! 142671 Housing, Upper

2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large

1/4o20 × .734

3 134400 BaH, Detent

4 !05904X Spring, Detent

5 t05905X Screw, Set

6" 138235 Kit, Shifte.r Assembly

::>[ hte_

7 '_'_o",o_'_"_°C_ Boot, " '- °'_ "

8 I2095iX Puck, Fdction

9 143045 Seal O!

10 142672 Ring, Retaining

tt 134793 * Assemb% Kit Shim °625 Shaft

t2 143051 Seadr% F}ange

13 !20415X Washer, Plain °632 x t.38 x °046

14 1426,74 Key, Woodruff, #9

15 t38234 Assemb!y, Kit Input Shaft

16 tI0078X Pinion, Bevel, 14 Teeth

t7 !05909X Ring, Retainhs9

18 -s,,_:¢q-_v,,,,.,_o_,_., Chain, 24 Pitches

19 106,9I!X Beating; Flange

20 !426,,75 Gear_ Spur, 14 Teeth

21 138246 Cofiar, Clutch

22 138238 Assembly, Kit, Clutch Keys

23 !3479i Screw, Tapping w/Sealer

24. !,._._.._.6,7o Shafi, Intermediate

25 2244.J Key, Woodruff, #6I

26 ._a<_-,_._:.,v

27 t20470X Sprocket, 18Teeth (Reve_-se)

28 !t0070X Spacer

29 .,_.,.,._,x::7-,f Ges.r_ Spur, 37 Teeth (!.=,)

30 129405X Gea[, Spur 30 Teeth (2=,)

3! !08980X Gear, Spur,. 25 Teeth {3,o)

312 ':...... .6'{ " -

: 4 _-"_-, Geer, 6put, 22 Teeth (@,)

33 1,::4.sop Ge_', 8pub i9 x-_ _, z,.o,,_

....., ,, JO :_<;QD._ =o

34 184797 Sps.ce_" i.i33 x !.50 x .375

35 I05925X Wa.sheh Plain .640 x 1.37 x ..061

37 101978)( Spacer .130 x ! .00 x .169

38 si0079X Asser_bty, Gea!'_ Col _bination of

_._o Teeth aP,d 't<...... ',.,._Teeth.

39 i24639X Shaft, Idler

4.0 120472X Spacer .635 x .875 x .755

DESOFIPTION

41 I05928X

42 tt0084X

43 134394

44 I20473X

45 t42678

46` i20407X

4,7 I06589X

48 120408X

49 I05937X

5O i 05936X

51 2226J

52 13440!

53 2264J

54 120474X

55 !t008!X

56 I05941X

57 !10071X

58 120952X

_ 00cv._,,59 _i c-'r,_"

60 I20475X

61 1426`80

62 i20961X

6`3 7294J

64 ...... v108t_bgA

55 120953X

,66 i 20954K

67 i84799

88 138244-

70 ! 1T:0950)(

71 73810500

72 i 0@596:£

""_ 1204.'18X

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SprocKet, 9 Teeth (Revel'so)

Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth

Assembly, Kit, Shim .750 Shaft

Shaft, Driw_

Gear, 5pub 12 Teeth (1=)

G,_a.r,c,pu_, 20 "f-o_h (2,,0)

Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (3=)

Gear; Spur, 28 Teeth (4,°)

Gear, _r_t]r 31 Teeth {5Q

Spacer .781 x i.00 x .375

Washer, Plain .632 x !:00 x .060

Washeh Neop._ene

Wasi_eh Plain .758 x !.25 x .03i

Axle, LH.

Gear, Miter_ 15 Teeth

Ring, Retaktmg

Gear, Spur, 32 Teeth

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, I5 Teeth

Axh:_,R.H.

Housing, Lower

Puck. Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Sc_'ew; SNf..Tapping, L.a__'ge

5/I6oi8 x 2.25

:Leve_', Acttt_£in9

,00.,:_'WasheiL _::_-_"" ";_'" .00 _-_:<:..... :>& I X' 1 X

@tacke%AY'ti-Re_:ation

hocknu1: S/I 6-24

Screw, % ii:-Yapping_ i._arge

5i16-18 x 1.44

Greags

*Use in combinations to maintain p_'ope_ c!earances

** O@er Key No. 15

HOTI; Aii component dimensions given ip, U.S. ir.ches

I inch :: 25.4. mm

" .... ::_:_7 (li....

l! _ l.I

&IS.......

................. .;,L%"]_')

7_ X ,7

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TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER g17,£56451

BR_GGS & STRA_ON ENGINE MO©EL NU_B_:R 289707,_ _Y. c NUMBER 0179o0!

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TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o25645.

BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER.289707, TYPE NUMBER 0!79@t

KEY PART KEY PART

NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

t 496413

2 399265

3 391086

5 4.94240

7 271866

8 39'14.06

9 27803

10 94821

ti 28O10O

t2 271916

271997

271996

13 _:.M62'_

15 94239

16 495162

94196

18 494.238

20 291675

22 94524

2:} .4928:26

24 222898

25 394681

394852

394663

894654

26 39'!?'80

392331

391781

391782

391788

27 260924

28 299691

391285

29 490:348

49048{)

32 9487i

33 262246

34. 262247

35 65906

36 26828

37 224502

40 221596

41 292260

42 93630

45 262248

46 212897

51 272465

Cylinder Assembly 52

Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Special 53

Toois For Installation) 75

*Seai, Oii 78

Head. Cylinder 95

* Gas_et, Cyt:inder Head 98

Breathe_ Assembly 104

* Gas£et, Valve Cover 105

Screw, .....c_-=m_',,.._ 106

Tt_be..B<eather 108

*::_;_<,b_t_-' an _,'. m_Cover t/64" 118

.............,,..4_s.:,K,.a,:._e

,,n_:::ke_, Cover "{ "" 12!V.YaR_L,c_S@ A):}b

* Gasket. _"-_ ,_........ __.3

•'..,,tc'.[,_.'_._a÷ Cover °009" _ ''_

c;crev,ACylinder Iqead t25

PIug, Oil Drair; 127

C_ankshaft I 30

.._:y,Timing Geal' 13!

,.3_, Engirte I33

* Seai, Oii 137

Screw. Seres, Base Mounting 138

Flywheet and Ring .Gear Ass,-. "_""', ,_m_,b 14t

Magneto 14.2

i{ev, Fiywheei 147

Piston Assernbly, Standard 164

Piston Assembiy .010" Oversize 171

Piston Assemb!y .020" Oversize 187

Piston Assembly .030" Oversize 188

i-qin9 c..... e.... _ ,.,_e;.,._ o.....>_:£,Pssto!%

R;n':_Set, P<'q * OhtoR_e. "::._"_ c _"_ o@9

Rin_._Set, o;_.,..,-. .

.. _....._, .0t 0" Ow:-ws_ze 2I6

.0_0 Over'size _t

.:::'qqqSe_ Pistcxi ......" ,', o

Rin!_:;Set, Ristes .0S0" Overs;ze

Lee.% :Piston .Pin 222

Pin Assembly, Piston, Standard 224.

Pin >_ssy., Piston ,005" Oversize 225

Rod AsseF.abty, Connectb 9 227

ROd '_............... ,_'s's's,4_

,_,ba_:>uNb:y, OO(1[lee'u!x%

.02(}" ;vt'n'_"v"'i,_.s,_;b._.b::._' Cra%_kDin, So_e ......o_".12

Screw, Connecting Rod 240

Valve, ExhE,.ust 265

Vaive, _ntake

SOT nq, "_ '_

Spdng, Exhaust Valve

Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Intake Valve

Rotocoii, Exhaust Valve

Retainer, Exhaust Valve Rotocoii

Tappet, VaIve

Gear, Cam

.... Gasket, Carburetor(to Elbow)

272554

94637

224061

9:3805

94098

495800

231789

231855

231854

224540

494383

49 ,'.'.._o_

94-616

495796

224539

494379

4.94381

281 i65

281164.

494.380

494537

PAwg

2i 38t 9

28 t 051

8938t5

93535

"762767

260871

2827@3

490815

494887

94513

495157

493935

94742

262785

394358

_,:_t 535

* GaskeL Carburetor

Stud, Carbu_etor Mounting

Washen Spring

Sc_ew, Se¢,qs

Screw, Idie Speed

**Pin, Fioat Hinge

** Vaive Assemb!y, Inlet ,,,_,,.._._-"_4i_

tnleL Valve Sea_

Vaive, Choke

**Vaive, Needie

Oarbu_et,x' Overhaui f<il

Screw, Eibow Mountir,.g

** i:qug VVe;ic;n(Sold in Kit Only)

Va!ve, Throttle

Shaft and Lever_ Thrott!e

*** Ge.skeL Float Bowl

.... Washer, Fiou£ _owl Screw

** Shaft _" ...... Choke

,_..;_,,. L_(::.x:V({?_"

** Nozz!e /JeL Carburetor

** jT';i'_ot,,.Jet

Carbu_ete_', L.Ibow

Nut, Air C:Ie_ner Mounting

L.ine, Fuel

SC_'ew_ .."!},_{:-_rq s

L;_]_,,,_"(}(:'Ve_T, or

Sorirg.Gove:'no_:

Oii ".....i'r .... _:_ea_ '

;3r;_.u;i.-:et.._.ssembiy

.-:';:'Jar'_..,(b_c:,,/::'_'r_o;"Contrei

(}i"art!:.::. {}:_':>it:):r) o F

Leve;" &ssem_:)iy, Geverno_

Wasi-e_, Gore;mot Crank

[::'i;ter Ft..ie}

C;a:,,"np,:::ssina

* ff_chJded in Gasket Set (494241)

** ;ncluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

*** Included in both Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAtR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU£oaBER 917 256451

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE =_£ODEL NU_BEiB 289707_ TYPE NU;_;IBER 0! 79°0t

KEY PART K£Y PART

Nee ?,lO, DBSc2,RtPT!ON NO, NO, 9ESOR_tPTtON

284 94073 Screw, Shoulder, 726 392134

Hex Washe: Head

284A 94704 Screw.. iqex Head 727 490324

304 4.98319 Housir% Bbwe_

305 94819 Screw, Seres, 81owe; Housing 728 94627

Mou_tii-,g 729 281i59

306 224545 Shieid_ (3yfinder 729A 225!'70

307 94623 Screw_ Seres, Cyiir;,der Shield 74I 262i35

Mounting '757 2!2359

308 491490 Cove< CyihderHead 758 899891

309 497595 Motor. Sta_%_.:n 759 298909

310 497@02 Boit, Yhru 76t 93875

3t 1 497608 B<ush Set 783 280104

333 492341 AmTatu<e, M:%j@eto 80I 894556

334 93381 S<:,'_ew_Seres, A,wnature Mounting 802 497605

_.>..... 802592 _ q 4% S04

346 93705 Sc<ew_He;< Head 842 270920

356 494328 Wire> G!o-'dnd 847 495415

858 4c,4P4t.............. _.aa:_te{"'...............o_s_ 85'1 22' .,-xw,i;_o

383 'i9203 Pule< Hywi;eet 869 26i463

383 89838 Wrench_ Spark Pk_g 870 2133t6

423 94073 Screw, Seres 871 261961

¢'B ............ ' J'-i "_a _' o< ._ "'*_' <

443 4.93909 -_,.._i_,G<:;.,:_Air ,...,e_, _e_

455 22255I Cup, Screen tv'iounting 872 28i104

z'...S"7493903 K,no_ /x_-Ciea.!._et. 875 .""_-_:"_-_

......... ; ..... -1'<1} -z 4_ d,_ /

4G:::i_222562 Sc,"-een_Fiush Rotating 8'77 393456

4.74 393474 Starer A!temr4o_

48:';:_93!!1121 Screw. Sef¢_s 955 94.642

5!0 4,97506 OSw.%Stari::'r 965 94108

.......... bA_<k:.,' _jn_; o/'d [.'.}iOS"isk: Oii hJleF {.!}7:!_ 4.<;_..k:,/-._

524:68838 Seai, i::ilk:::"T_be 977 4.94385

525 _.96i i 3 Tube° Oil ..'.::i!ie< !i87 281 ! 5@

585 272403 _:_£Jem,6._K_:qrCiea[]er i 005 260i:;::_7

537 281 ! 06 * O.-!::_i:._i],"d_Ck)s.i-te_ 1006 224.4.i3

544. 497@03 Am_a_:<..:r,:;::2)t.::_'te:' i01_:} :1-91255

_)!:£;i! ,!t'N !i_Y7 BUShiY';g, fl]i(;,v@ 'XOf Cys_'ti( J044 9.4.]i,;'3

50:2 92513 Seit, Govern<x :,....ever 1053 272397

592 2:}i082 Nut, P:iex i090 ,:$97607

501 ......_..............

::'b0c, d L.}ia:riq_)_ )-L£._i _"':'

w£,)e

6ii 49.$¢5I Fuel tniei-ube

614 9_:_39_ uotte% Hai<H;n

618 282803 Spring, Choke Return

834 281t68 ** Seal, Choke Shaft

634A 49i328 * Seat Governor

6348 28i 167 ** Washe< Throttie Shaft

635 66538 Elbow_ Spark Plug

546 224546 Brace, Air Cleaner

8r:°_ 93498 Screw, Seres

663 94620 Screw, Hex Head

663 280848 Spacer

Sea< Ring

{includes Mounting Paris)

L,ove_. b,.alt,_,

(includes ,k_bunting Screws)

Screw, Hex Head

Cti_, Lead Wire

Retainer Wi_e

t'],':. ,/a 'TA" "+t....

i...]i'_k,Counterweight

Cou r'..,!e_'we;ghtAssembly

Pin, Coun_:erwHght

Sc_ev%<}oLmto_weight

Gear, St,.:-::._4er

C,sp_Drive

Cap End

Seal. Oii Fiik_r Cap

Fill (]roup, Oil

7emfi,:_al, Ignition Cable

Seat, intake VaD.(e,Standard

Sea% Exhaust Valve, Standard

(kide, 'E!xhausi Valve

(iuicie, i,_--_t:-_!<eValve

sever, _-q,Cleaner

Bedy, Air Cieane_

Diode _:mdOormector Assembly,

<::)Lu!dC i:.cui!

:£,<.;_'ew:Fi.J,',_i{:bwl

i...,a,:.:k<m:t,i;_irCleaner Mounting

{Sowi i<sseynbiy, Carburetor

£)a<!i)_Ife_o[G.::_sketHit

Ss,:_i.']'_,":_i:i:ieShaft

i:::'.!V'}. ,):::i /w iff e i

P,etsi_ e< !::a_7

.._.be!:;<:i:

S.,.)rew,;_._xHead

IV}9,fiLiSl, 11>wn_,:_i"%

_,.::ie!_--,ine< Srus.h

RPM .... ; " o_ soG.11i}50; High: 3200-3400<:_._)@_Ngs, / _d: '[ F .....

* included in (Saskei 0..::_<..... \4_.o_',r'-'_o3o)_"

** !ncluded in Carbur@.or Ovemaui Kit (495799)

*** included in both Ca<bureto_ Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Sei (494385)

NOT£: All component dirnensions given in U.S. inches

I inch :25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

53¸

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SJGH'TING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WIiTH

SKY LINE OFt TREE.

OWNER'

UAL

MODEL NO.

917.256451

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

TH{S TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4=REPAIR

(1-800-473=7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800oFON-PAR'T

(t -800o366o7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1=800o659_5917

12.5 HP IC

ELECTRIC START

38" MOWER

5 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor witl be found on the

modet plate located under the seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

Afl parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING iNFORMATION:

° PRODUCT- TRACTOR

MODEL NUMBER - 917.256451

ENGINE MODEL NO. * 289707, TYPE NO, 0179-0t

o PART NUMBER

PART DESCRiPTiON

Your Sears merchandise has added vafue when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pfedge to

you, we service what we sel!.

153917 3.20.96 JH Printed in U.S.A.

_;::td_,t_,

ODEL 917.256451 OWNER'S MANUAL

_°Assembly

__Qperation

_CUstomer Responsibilities

_Service and Adjustments

_ Repair Parts

_AUToOP_; Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: t-800-659-5917

II i _ilrr'

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE [S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

t. GENERAL OPERATION

o Read_ understand, and foI!ow all instructions in the manual

and onthe machine before starting.

, Only a!tow 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 sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

*Never carry passengers,

,Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

!ook 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 ptace.

o SIow down before turning.

,Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting.

o Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or uncIogging

chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

o 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 into

.._ a trailer or truck.

lL SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe _njuryor death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

o Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tal! grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you wiJl not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

o Fottow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

Keep att movement on the slopes stow and gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

sfope,

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradua]ty downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-effs, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of aCtiff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

,Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

"DOnot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground,

*Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Itl. CHILDREN

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

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing actMty. Never assume that

chitdren will remain where you last saw them.

° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

= Be alert and turn machir_e off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation,

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

iV. SERVICE

* Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuets. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fue! with the engine

running. Altow engine to 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 water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment botts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

, Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

*Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build_up.

Clean oil or fuel spiIlage. Atiow machine to cool before

storing.

" StOP and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

,Never make adjustmerits or repairs with the engine running.

Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or aliow

obiects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec*

essary.

, Mower blades are shaqo and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adiust and service as

required.

&Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions, _t means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY JS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark ptug

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product cpn-

rains c_iemicais known tothe State of Cati_or.

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or Other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possibte dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any probiem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Sewice Center/Department, We have competenL we_i-

trained technicians and the proper tools to se_iice or repair

this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always obsewe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917,256451

SERIAL

t NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERtAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

.. r _.,_,__. UNDER THi_ SEAT.

rot ; qHthUi D RE,J .DRD BOTH S;_4 ..<c t.fu, JIBE,, A. _D

' DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP _N A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERE]NCE.

s :NANkA ! ACSR {E aENT

A b_a,s Maintenance Agreement Jsavailable on this prod_

uct° Contact you_ nearest oearo store for details,

o Read and obsewe the safety roles.

Foliow a regt_ar schedule in maintaining, caring for and

doiny yOU, ,R:_,,_._...

-_' Follow the instructioss under"Custom@:' Responsibili.-.

tkes': and "Sto(age '_sections of this owner's manua!.

PRODUCT SPEO F OAT1ONS

HORSEPOWER: 12.5

', e" t P _ ¢'T"

GA_OL,NE _,A, A_I, Y ! .25 _'_A_ t ,'_......

_A UNLEADED REGULAR

ND TYPE: ._

]Otl TY_>E (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32'W)

1 SAE 5W-30 (below 32'_F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJIgLM

(GAP: .030") STD 3614.58

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007"

EXHAUST: .009" o .0I I"

kGROUND_SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

Ist 1,0

2rid 2.1

3_d 3. I

4tt_ 4.0

5th 5.'i

REVERSE: I ,,6

TIRE PRESSURE; FRONT: 14 PFL

RF _ n, 12 PS:i

j CHA_GING..,._.:,Y'S __M.

L.........

i BATTEF1Y:

]_aL_-,b__BOLT TORQUE:

3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS Iflc.ADLiL-_fmtS

AMP!FIR: 25

MtN° CCA: t90

CASE SIZE:: U!R

30°35 FI', _ _ _:"

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internai

combustion engine and sho_..lld not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered,, br-sh-covered or grass-.cov -.

e{-ed land uniess the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrestor meeting applicable iocai o__st_,_talaws

(if any), if a spark attester is useG it should be maintained

in effective working oMer by the operator.

in the state of Caiifomia the above is _equired by !aw

(Section 4442 of the Caiifomia Pubiic Resb'urces Code).

O_.h_r _t;:_l_:P,rnav _ave s rnila_ laws. Fede "_.ilaws _,b[) V on

f_de_i lands A s ad< a_"es_e_ for t_ m_,ff _r i's av;diabte

through your nearest Sears Authorized ::;ervk>_ Cented

DepaRment (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

, _U,JiqOct_,,a aDO td, ,8 Li[:) aCCO_dii']Ci"°' "E.d_lr.,y_x_ I.IS _ }1For one k_) year f._omthe date of ourch,ase_ if this Craftsman Riding "_,, ',...... i.'. maintained, _"_"" ...._.... _ , n _d

to the instructions in the owner's maneaJ, Sears wiii repair or repiace, :free of charge, any [saris found to be defective in rnateriai :!

o_workmanship, i

This Warranty does not cover: _

_ Expendabb items which become worn dudng normal use, such as blades, spark piugs, air cteane(s, beits, etc.

o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as na_, thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipmeni according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,

Riding equipment used for commercia_ or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ,ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of ourchase if an}, batteR7 included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery, will not held a charge, Sears will replace the battery' at no charge,

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQJIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SER _IC_ CENTER. AF-!X::R 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR _.,RAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

.... AVM _._Lc

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS .:_RVICE CENTER. (IN@JOME WARRANTY c_Emv,,._,_WILL STILL BE

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TR_P CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY

.°, ,..,_::_ONLY VVH!t_ETHIS :PRODUCT _StN THE UNITED STATES.

This War_nty gives you specific iegat fights, and you rnay also have other rights which may vaPy from state to state.

SEAR& ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN LoTAT=S, IL ,'-n_,.,.,,_o,,_

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... :............................... t4

SERVICE AND ADJUST_ENTS ........................... t9o24

STORAGE .................................................................... 25

TROUBLESHOOTING ,.o;....................................... 26_27

REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ................................ 30-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................. .................. 48-52

PARTS ORDERING/SERViCE ............... BACK COVER

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

Adjustments:

Broke ................................................ 2"I

Cart)L!_etor .................................... 24

Mower

Front.-TooBack ......................... 20

SideoTo..Side ........................... 20

Thrott!e Contact Cable .................. 23

Air Fii!:eh Engine .................................. 17

Air Screen Engine ..................... :........ 17

Assemb}y ............................................. 7-.9

Battery:

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

• 3ta@_g witiq Weak Battery .....:..... 22

Sto_age ........................................ 25

Terminals ...................................... i 6

Beit:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ............ 2!

iV_owerBlade(s)

RemovaItRep!acement ............ 21

Blade:

:!.harpening .................................... l 5

:::_epi_cement .................................. ! 5

B;'ake Ad]usiment ................................ 21

If%

%.#,

......ss<o.'...,,__!"_.o!"Adjustment ........................... 24

%,0 n,t_oi:,s _o.,,.I,_1 i 0

Customer Responeibi!ities ............... 15o,i8

Air Filter .................................... i 7

Air Smeen, Engine ..................... 17

Cooling Fins, Engine ................ !7

Engine Oi! ................................ 16

Fuei Filter ................................. 18

Spark Plug(s) ............................ I8

Tractor:

Battery ...................................... I6

Bk_de ........................ ,................ i5

Lubrication '-'- "

,_hart ...................... 14

Maintenance Schedule ............ i4

Tire <}}are.......................... 8,t 5,22

Transaxie ................................. I 8

Cutting Height, _4ower ......................... t I

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .................. 23

Schematic ..................................... 29

Wiring Diagram ............................ 30

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................ !7

Air Screen .................................... 17

Cooiing Fins, Engine .................... 17

Oil Change ................................... 16

Oil Level .................................. ! 2,16

Oil Type ......................................... I6

Preparation ................................... 12

Repair Parts ............................ 48_52

Sta_ing ......................................... I3

Storage ........................................ 25

Filter:

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

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

Fuel:

Type ............................................. I2

Storage ........................................ 25

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

Hood Removattlnsta[lal:ion ................... 23

Leveling Mower L.e,.k .......................... 20

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................. i4

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 14

Mower:

Adjustment, Front4o-Back ........... 20

Adjustment, Side4o-Side ............. 20

Blade Sharpening ........................ 15

Blade Replacement ...................... 15

Cutting Height ...................... :....... 11

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

Operation ..................................... 12

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

Mowing Tips ........................................ 13

Muffler ................................................. 18

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

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ t2,16

Engine .......................................... ! 6

Storage ................. ...... :................ 25

Operation ....................................... i0-13

Operating Mower ................................ I2

Options:

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

Spark An'ester ........................... 3,40

Parking Brake .................................. 104 1

Pa_s Bag .............................................. 6

Parts, RepiacementiRepair ............ 30-47

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

Repair Parts ................................... 30--47

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

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

Service and Adjustments ............... 19-24

Carburetor ........ :........................... 24

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

Hood Removallinstatlation ........... 23

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Belt(s)

Removal!Replacement ............ 21

Mower Adjustment

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

Side4o-Side ............................ 20

Mower Removal ........................... 19

Tire Care ................................. 8/i 5,22

Stope Guide Sheer .............................. 5 !

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

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

Starting the Engine ........................ 12- I3

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

SIopping the Tractor ............................ ! i

Storage ................................................ 25

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 24

Tires ............................................ 8,t 5,22

Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 2&27

Transaxle ............................................ 16

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

Wiring Diagram ................................... 30

Wiring Schematic ................................ 29

ES D ATTACH

These accessories arid attachments were avaiiab_e through most Sears retaii out!ets a_sdcease.......s, ,_=,s wn..,] the tractor was purchased.

Most Sears stores can order these }_ems for you when you provide the mode! number of yo_Jrtractor,

•_._ _ :_s ....

SPARK, !

GAS _A_,_

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_NGINE O_L ] FUEL STABILIZER

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PSzRFOB ANC£

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are tinted be_ow with brief explanations o_how they car_hetp

you. This list was current at the time of pc_b_icatk_n;however, it may change in fuiure years .. more attachrner_ts may be .added, chan9es

may be made in these attachments, or some may no Ionger be available o_ iit your model, Co_ta.ct your 5nearest Sears store for _he

accessode_ and attach_'ae_ts that are avaiiable for you_" t_'actot.

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.

A_:RA"_OR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-.

pe_ed 2Sqnch steel spikes moun_.ed on 10-irich diamete" discs

puncture holes in 8oi_ at ciose k_tervais to let moisture soak in°

Steel weight tray for increased ps,qetration.

BAGGER iets you. co{bct g_ass c_ippings and leaves for a

healthier, nea.ter !ookJng _awr. Two Permane,x containers isold

30-gallon piastic bags.

BUMPeR protects front end of tracto_ from damage.

CARTS make hautbig easy. Va_iety of sizes avaiiabie, pRts

accessories such as side pans.i kits, tool caddy, car1 cover_

proteciive mat and doiiy..

CO_t_G A_RATOR takes small plugs out of soil to a!tow mo_s_.

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

hardeeed steei coring tips. 150 }b. capacity WEight tray.

_ASY ©_,. ©_Usji,,_VALVB makes 6i! changes easier, faster.

FROKT NOSE Re LL_K:_can(era in f_'antof mower deck to reduce

ch_w_,cesof ":£:xdpi_g" on unev:::_rte;_ain.

GAN(I_ _4([_C_qk,_tsyou :ow 2 of 3 pull-behind attachments at once,

such as sw_e.p_ws, dethatchers_ aerators 0"_otfo_ _se with rol!ers,

carts or other heavy attac_'_ments).

,@A_JG_ '@'{N£:HX8 on both sid_-s of the mowe_ deck reduce

char_ces o_;%s_aiping" on uneven terrain° For mower decks r_otso

equippe£

_qi!jLC_-__:_{AKI_J{}_THA'TCN_£B_oosens soil and flips thatch and

matted ieaw;_sto !awn suHace _o_'easy pic-kL_p.Twenty spring line

taeth_ UseXl to p_epare bare areas to,seeding. AvailaNe forfi'oni

o_ rear rnet.intin_. H_GH PXRFO{a_JIAHC;{ R£9:b,.ACT_©H

SPFIIHG 7_N_ t:iiqi_.-:TH_itrCH_Rcovers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into _a_!e hopper_ Mounts behir_d tractor.

MUL,CH_HG ©LOSS_OUT PkAT#£ HK once insta!led, lets you

roach, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) withodt

changing biades For models no_ equipped as 3qml Convertible

mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Pa_Is section of this

manual

RA_P 70£S AND _£_'I _let you k)ad and untoad tractor from a

pickug truck, Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x !0 Iumber.

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 184neh

d;ame[e_,'wate_4ight drum holds upto 390 Ibsoof weight. Rounded

edges prevent i3amq to tu,ff. A@ustable scraper automaticaJly

cleans dt'um,

SN©W 1_loAD£ for snow removal only. 14-inch higiq, 48qr_ch wide

btade eF;ars 4.24nan path when angled !eft or right. Raises, !owers

with side [eve_'. AdiIsstable skids; _ep!aceabte, reversible sc_aper

bar. (Us,_ with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawba!-

weight.)

SNOW°_%_ROW_:_Rhas 4i}...inchswatK Drum-.type auger hat, dies

powdery and we,/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin

a_rarigement. Discharge!._eh_.£eadjusts from tractor seat. 64nch

diameter spo_£ discharges snow 10 to S0 feet. Lift eont_o_Iedat

tractor seat. (Usa with chains and whee! weights and/or rear

drawbar wef£iht,)

a_'_._£_a use 12.ovolt :DO _ r_.__',-_s,._.,_,..motor that connects to _ss

tractor ba_t,ery or other 12-volt source, !rscludes booms foe

automa£ic si.wayk_gand h_,.ndhe!d wand for spot a_}r.win% Wa_sd

has adjt_st_:_blespray pattem_ For appiyir_g herbick_es_ inse.cti _

cides, [ungicides end }iquid fe_!i_izers_

SPF}£AB£B/S_©i_'_RS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kiiF

i!_g e_,sy, @_oadcast spi'eade_s are aIso user@ for gran@ai de._

ieers arc:t sand,

SWSEP!_._:.::9iet yo_._co!_eet grass clippir_gs and leaves,

T_LL_!iI!:}!__as5 hp er_Nne and 36.-inch swath to p_epai'e seed beds,

cu_tiw4e and com::}est garden residue. 7ifler has its own buik4a

}iftand depth control system and does NOT require a s_eeve hitch

Fits any kawn,yard or gai'd.en tractor. Simpiy hook _@i:othe t!actor

drawbar and go! O_st]©_'_ai accs-sse_ies convert _nit for

dethatching, aerating, hiJli,qg...without toeis_

"f'_RBC_,_A,_NSate heavy duty; closely spaced e-;traqarge cross

iinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction,

S-°RACT©R CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tt._butar staei

frame, ABS p_astic top; Near plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility. Hinged me_al doers with catch. Keeps opet'ato_' warm

and d% Remove viny! sides and windshields for use as sun

protecto_" in s.snmer. O}st]oaa_ accessories _ck_de; tinted/

tempered soiid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;

!2-voit amber caution light for mour_tir_g on cab top.

VACS for poweff@ collection of heavy g_ass dippi_sgs and ieaves.

Optior_a_ wand attac_'wsser_tto pick up debris in hud4o-reach

piaces. VAC/CH1RP_R includes a chipper_shredde.n

WEIGHT BRACKK1 _for drawbar for snow removai appiicatior's.

Uses (t) 55 ib. weight.

WHSFCLWB_GHTS for roar wheeis provide needed traction for

snow removai or dozing heavy matedais.

OF HA

t;'.

(1} ,::>I<iOUld_'el"..... _-'_5olY5i! 8-i 8

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... .......... .-

{i } _-oct-",__asnei" 112

i : "" _,-.::,.>n,_17i32 xi-3ii6 x12 ¢:sauge

_ t27 ...... _=v,:÷,,.-."i,a4<;20 8!4

' {2) Hex Nuts 114-20

. , ,_._,c_W_she,,.'s t!4

t2) V'_8.sb,e,,'s _,,ai_°,,_.x 518 )<!9 Gauae

Ra_r'ts sao}(ed se_arat_D_ i_1 Cantton.

Steering

'¢I=_o..d

_sianual

Steenng

Soot

V_dmo

Cass':_tt,._

,--? ........................... _-

Parts Bag ._

...._,_.-,@_-_¢._._]:',oc,:Fi-O_i£i'l@':;V£i #,_.,l'_ *

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(2) _" "

t I

Slope Sheet

YournewtractorhasbeenassembledalthefactoPiwithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembiedforshippingpurposes°

,,_' _'_ ,dg, _u:;n_d .-_d_*:4yo UseTo ensure safe and proper ooeratbn of your _,ac,._.,all _oarts;and hardware you assemble mus_ be + _,+,_,_ ,-,_r- -=',

the correct toots as necessap! to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSE_IBL¥

A socket w_ench set wil! make assembiy easier. Standard

wrench sizes are iisted.

(!) 5/16" wrench (!) 9/16" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches Ti_e pressure gauge

(1) t/2" wrench Utlity knife

(1} 3/4:' wrench

When Aght and left hand are mentioned in this manual, ;t

means when you ane, in the operating position (seated

behind the steering whee0.

TO R_2_:JIOV[_TRAOTOB _RO_q OARTON

UNPACK CAn'T'ON

_._ Remove eli accessible :loose pa._Ssand parts ca_tons

fi°om cai!:on (See page 6)_

° Cut s.Jonglines on ca_tono,from top to _._.,._,h_-.¢-_.,-w_,_,_a.t four

comers of ca_ton and Iay panels flat.

n,<_c_for any additionai I _ ..

. .OO.,_-,_padre Or Ca_ons ahd

remove,

BEFOR_ _ROLLtHG °TRAO°TOF_ OFF

SK@

ATT,AOH STffff_]NM WHffE£ (See _]go t}

'_ Side the steering bushing ove_'the steering shdto

Raise steering shaft fc,n_varduntil screw holes in dash

lne up with steering bushing° instatI two {2) she,et

mete; screws and tighter_ securMy.

* Position steering• boot ova( ,:_..,,.,,_-___.-,_;_shall

,_ Piece tabs of steedng boot evertab st(>ts in dash and

push down to secure.

,_ Slide steedng wheei adapter onto upper steedng shaft,.

,, n,...._,'._o._., _.........e, _,,,t,_;=,ya_e poiKt;ng

o._it_.__,front wheeis of the-'+r..,,--',--r .......'_---,......

st..'aight fo_wa_'d.

_* Position steedng wheel so cross bars are hoAzontai

{ieft to dght) and siide onto adaptor..

o_ Assets:hie l_cu._ fiat wasf_er ........ "":=,_e3/8-z_,_iocknut and

t_ghten secure 8,

_> Snap steering whee_ insert into center of steering

wheel,

'_ Remove protective ptastic from tractor hood and gdk

1M_OR ANTk, HECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SK![) THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

is To ROLL O_:F SKtO,

TO BOLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera°

tics s®ctios f@_ !oeat]o_ and _unetion of con-

t_ols)

o Press _itt}ever plunger and _ais¢ attachment lift lever to

}is highest position.

Re!ease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

peda!.

'_ P!ace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

_, Rol tt'actor backwards off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up agains;:

tractor. #

ASSE BUsf

The tires on you_"tracto__were ovednflsted at the factor_ for

shipping purposes: Co_rect tire pressure is important for

test cutting periofmancso

Reduce tire pressure _e PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPEC!FtCATJONS' on page 3 of this manual.

OH_OK ©_OK LEV_LHESS

Forbestc_4ttingresuits_mower housingshouldbe pFoperiy

leveled, See N°O L._2VELMOWER HOUSING" in the

Serdce @nd Adius'tmet_tssectiono_thismanual.

See the figut"es that a_e showr., for re@acing motion and

mowe_°b!ade diive be!ts in the Secvioe and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify thst the belts are routed

corrt_ctly,

I:;£&AT

S¢+,'I''?I£FQV

£i,L)I<O00:?I /! '

;: !!!

I::;'!f.';;,,:-3

/$ ##

;-u_er you Ieat'n how to ope_a_e your tractor, checL Io see

that =-_ is ......

t_e brake p_'opedy adjusted. Se_-'."TO A©JUST

..... 8,._,n of

i'[}aflIlal,

BEFC_RE YOU OPE];©_,7'2: AND &-N#OY YOUR NEW

0 Aoo urn.. TH,q7-"ytOU RES'E'I VE7WACTOR, WF Vi:,qSH_" ,,':,..........= ,c-

7WEBLY:S'TPI£'/::_FOF_%IANCEANDS/4 FiSF:AC770N #-i:_OH

N-lie QI_z_£iTY PRODUCK

PLi.EASE REWzZW K_E FOLiOW!NG OHEC_:fZ._ST;"

/All assemNy }nstl°uctiens have been compJeted.

# No rems_ining ioose pa',_tsin earl:on.

/ Battery is pr,,.)peAyp_epa_ed and chai'ged. (MinimL,'m

! !_,our_'.t'¢ amps).

¢" Seat is adjus%_=,dcomfor!:e_biyand tightened secL_reiy.

/AI tit'es are pi'operiy inflated. (For shippi¢.,g putpcses,

the tiles were ovednfisted at the factory)°

/" Be sure mower deck is pi'opedy ieveied side-to-:side/

front.;to-rea_ l%r be.st cutting _'esuits. (Th'es y_ft..istbe

ptepe_ly inflated fe_ ieve!ing).

# Oheck mower _.q"sdddve be!ts. Se sure they are routed

p_operiy aro_nd puleys and inside at bait keepet-s.

t.,f,_osswiring, oee m.a_.al connections are s,.&,secure

and wires are propedy cIamped.

WH&K fiEARN@G HOW7"O USE YOUR KRA OrOR. PAY

E)(_r-?AA 7hCEN770N TO THESFOLLOWING IMPORTANT

!7_MS:

V" Engine oit is at proper ]ev@,

/ Fuei tank is filied wkh fresi% clean, reguiar unIeaded

gasoline.

../ Become familiar with al controls - their location and

function, Operate them befo._eyou sta_ the engL__e,

7" Be sure b_ake system is in safe operating con,::i_tion.

Thesesymbo!smayappearonyourtracto_orinliteraturesuppliedwiththep_'oductoLearnandunde,,standthei_meaning.

BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINEON ENGINEqFF OILFREo,_,I.;_:. LIGHTSON LIGHTS" .......

L_Y .....

_H J,\_;. MOWER HEIGHT DiFFEREN]]AL

rUE_ PARKING BRAKE jNo_,_.Klxb'

REVERSE NEUTF_AL -_v"_ i C)*%_

MOWER UFT AttACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED ..,LUTort DISENGAGED

IGNiTiON

_ANG_:_, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models oniy)

OPE ON

A_i-_u_ _%gUH FRAC I OH

._,-0E,_uW:£TM THIS OWNEWS _ANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPE_ATING YOUR TRACTOR

cvmu_:_,_e the i!iu.sti'ations with your tractor to famiiarize yourse! with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this rqar uai fi:)r?.mxe refers)nee.

Our t<actoi's co<from] to lh.q ,:,<_..f_'_'v,,%,standa_'ds of the American Nationa.i Standards !nstitute.

_r'.<_._,*,l._mI_;:w.'t"CLUTCH LI.':VIIR: Used to engage the

_' ,,,e,_b}ades, or _' .... "_'_ to _, _,

,,,o ..... othe¢ .=Lavhr,__n.,_ muunt..d to your

< {11,,,,kO _.

THIOTTL!iCHOKE OONTtOL: Used for sta_ing and

oonti'oiIing engine speed.

o,ra_k-

,+,.olj _CH,=_#RA¢_Ic ;=¢,:_,_=_.. Used 'lOt dec,IuIchfflg and ....

ingthe tractor and starti,-@ the engine.

PA,'_MH_:_ BRAKE: Locks c!utchibrake pedal into the

b<s.keposition.

_AR_'m,r I _% _,R, Selects the speed and direction of

t_actor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT L[!V[R: Used to raise; lower and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor.

Lt_\T L_V_R PLUNGER: Used to _elease attachment fft

lever when changing its position.

IGNFIqON SWITCH: Used for sta#:ing and stopping the

engine,

OPE

HOW TO USE YOUR TRAOT_R

TO SET PATx_K@4QBRAKE (See FiG 6)

You r:tracto r is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch,, When engine is running, any 8fttempt by the

operator to ]eave the seat without fi!*st setting the parking

brake wit shut off the engine,

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hoido

_. P!ece parking brake iever in "ENGAGED" position and

rebase pressure from ciutchibrake pedal Pedaishouid

;,amain }n ;:BRAKE _'position. Make sure parking b_ai,,:_::::

wil! hoid t_stctor secu_eo

STOPP@4Q (See _:'iG 6}

MOWER BLADES -

,:_ Move attachment c}utch lever to "DISENGAGED '_pc.,

sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

= Demess clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

Move gearshift lever to neutraD(N) position,

ENGINE -

o Move throttle control to slow (_) position,

HOTE: Faiiuf8 to move throttle control to stow (,_)

position aad aitowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engineto "backfire",

Turn ignitior_ key to "OFf position and remove key.

Aiways remove key when leaving t_actor to p_"event

unauthorized use,

o Neve_ use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Unde_ certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning:" of grass, To e!iminate th}s pessibiity,

always stop engine when stopping tri_ctor on grass area_,

,_,*,L!f!O .... Always stop t_aotor ogre- ,

p4ete@,as desc,sqbed above_ _efo_e lear° 1

j_'_:_the ope_a_.o_ _sposition, te empty I

{:;_ass catc_qer_,etco :_

AM_I',/s operate engine at fl.Althrotth_iL

Operating engine at }ass than Mi throttle reduces the

batte._ycharging rate.

_ F:uilthrottie offers the best bagging and mower peffo_--

f_aP, ceo

TO _iOVE FO_:aWARD AND BACKWARD

(See 15"i9,(5)

The diFection and speed of movement is cont_oled by the

gea_shif!: bver,

+ Staff b4actor with ciutchibrake pedai dep_°essed and

gearshift iever in neuti'ai (N) posH:]ono

-_ Move gearshift ieve_ to desired position.

€ S!o,_,Ayr,aiease c;utch!brake peda; to start moven;enL

ii?IPOR!R/&HY: BRING TRACTOF] TO ACO?dPL,_iT'E S'FOP

_._ L :I%,Y'i [9 ,

_;,::;,-_,iH: :brIn-F_NG OH CHANGING ....'-" "=' Fi:'ALUREI

TO DO ,10 WILL.SHORT!N'-i '!-H-{USEi:-UL LiFE O_: YOUR

TIIAHSA)(LE.

TO £©dUST H2iiGHT

{See FiG 5)

The post:ion of the ath_chm,er_t iift iever determines ihe

cutting height,

-- Grasp lift 1ever,

Pr:_:}sspiunger with thumb and move iever to desired

poftion,

The cutting height range is approxime, te!y !-I/2 to 4", The

heights are measured from the ground £oIhe biade tip with

the en@ne not running. These heights are appro×imate

and may vary depending upon sot conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximateiy 2-I/2

inches duqn9 the cooI season and to over 3 inches

during hot months, f:o_"healthier' and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

,_ For best cutting pe,donmance, grass ove_"6 inches in

height should _e mowed twice, Make the first cut

re!ativeiy high; the second to desired height.

U o E

TO OPERATE! _OWdA (See _!ig, 7)

You rtracto__is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attemot by _he operator to ieave the seat wih

the engine running and I've attachment aiutch engaged will

si_ut off the el]gine.

_ Se!ect desired height of cut.

StaF: mow@" blades by engaging attachment clutci]

cont_oi.

, ',"....... m i & ,_'%vit 0

"X) <rw'x_:_,uOW:=H d se_,_s_getsttachment

!£

C:hx_se the .>,.,,,_q-',,e_,.'o_s_.eed before starting up o_down

>. Avoid stopping .::_changirsg speed on isils.

if s}owir_g _!{ ecessary, move throttie control {ever to

sbwe_" pos_i:ton,

,,, H"s:oppi_g Js..}psoluteJy'necessa% push ck£chiD_ake

pedai q.Hc}dy te brake position and engage pa_king

brai<e.

Mov:s- ._earsisfft iever :'o.!st .'sear.,.. :Be.sure you }save

"_Sowed morn _or traei:or to roll oJ,gt,_,y as you rested:

o To res.tad movemer %.dowfy, .dease e.ark,t g b_ake and

cit..'tchibrake :pedaJo

o Make a 1.um_ slowly

R_e attachment fft to.highest position with attach-

ment lft control.

o When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

Ieve_ is in neutral (N) position°

DO ROt , ' _""_

_;},o.,_,or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,

iNOTB: To p_otect hoed from d@mage when Wansporting

yod_'tractor on s.ta;ck or a traiier, be s.u_-ehood is clesed and

secured to t_actor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to .t,,acto_"{rope, cord, etc.).

!r"._g.I

........ _o,. !._,.uof hen been shipped, fromthe

"".he<.._with summer vve,g A;oil,.facto% aiready ":_ ""'"_ _"

lo /,,., qround,

............ r g_neot with tractor on _ --,_

siq'i_,Ss pk "_'m

oFJemove oi!-iiti.cap/dipstick, ,._nd_.t,,_,_..,e_ ,, '-*" _"," ";':-"

,..,,i_'_'°fi"<'-,..--and screw -.'-,.-,,..<.tight, wait for _s_.f¢.._gs_..--,,s,_o_d_,,

remove and _'eadoi! !<.veL If necessary, add ol g.ntii

....FULL" mark on dipstiok is _.._c__,-_

.e_,_,_,_.._.Do not overfi!l.

..,.,,a,. _, .,.,.rs..,,J,, you shouid cr_ange oil fo_

C.............".......I .....; ' . ,;_..,.1,O. ix]anuall.

..d_.J[o,,4s,-.-.les,ue_'_,,b!lities_," "sof this . . ' '}

., To :hancje ..... ........... the 0 d---_,,, -c_.... ,:'_'._li-

ties seotJon ii'] this menuS.

.Fiii K_ei lank. Use fi"esh, ciean, regt.Aar urfie.:.ttded

gasol_se with 8 mir@rium of 87 octane. (Us _::,of ieaded

gasoiine wiJ!incrs'ase cs.rbon and _ad oxile deposits

and reduce va-.ive!ire},.Do _otmi:,<el wJ-i:t_ga:..o!ne.

}]:'tJrGi%ase !L}(,} ]o q_JaN_ities _hai ca, _',be iJse(J within _}0

,daystoassu;'crue! f_eshness.

IB_IPOF_TAH%',".WHEN OPERATING IN TZMP[iRA-!'UR_.S

S-i']LOW32°F(0<:0), USF FP;ESH, CLEAN W_N-YEIRGRADE

GASOL.IH£ TO H£LP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHYR

S'T'ART!NG,

WARH/HG: Exoedence _ccares _ "

, , }at alcohol blended

fuels (ca!led gasohei or .....,_'_-,gethan@ or methanoi) can

attract meisture 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

prob eros., the _,u.=,,;-_,system should be emptied before stof

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, sta£ the

engine and IeI it run until the iuei lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuei next season, o_;e Storage Instruc-

ions for additionai information. Never use erN_ne or

ca@uretor cleaner p['oducts in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

I _.._,,TlOk,!o Fill to bottom of :gas t..ar_k

09E

TO STA aT EH@HE (See Fig, 6)

When staddng the engine for the first time or if ti!e engine

has run out of fuel it wJJt<take _"÷ "

_.,_da 8rar_king time to move

fuel from ÷t-._ .

,.i_ tank to the engine.

Depress o!utchibrake pedal and set parking beake.

,, Place gear shift lever in neutrai (N) position°

o Move attachment clutch to °'m_M'_'A_¢zcm"

........ _s_,,a.... position.

Move thrott!e controt to choke (iX[) position.

Here: Before "'-" the

.:s_.art_t_g,read _. _ warm and coid starting

procedures below.

hsert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START"

position and retease s_eyas so(m as engine starts_ D.e

not _un sta_er continuously for mere than fifteen sec_

onds per minute° ....i_t_'e engine does not <_._._,.afte_

severa_ a_.t_mpt_ move tt_rottie controi to Tast (@)

position% wait a few m autos anci try again° If_a_,ne ,_MI

doe_ rK)t rt "''d

" ..._.¢_..... move the thro@e control beck f:o the

choke {1\I) oosition and rot%

WARM °'amx_°"_'_:_c_'_"_' _' _....

_v,,,:,:.,,_,.;_o _Ai_ t _N',.;_(50°Fand above,}

-_ When engine .>.aabo_- _'_-'.move the in rottF',,....... cont tel to t_e fast

(@) position.

o 1%e<_.4t_d__=.nts and g,o._na ch,_,e car,,now be used. !f

the erx]ine does not scOOp!,the !oad, restart the ,_"-%in_:,_ "_

and aibw itto warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHI:!!R STARTING ( 50':' F and beiow)

-_ VVhene.ngine sta _:s,allow engine to run with the throttle

control in the choke (]\]) position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throi:fie control to _ast(.'@)position.

This may require an e_!;ff,e warm--t_p period from

severai seconds to several minutes_ depending on the

temperature.

_'-' The attachmer_ts can also be used c!uring the engP_e

warm-.upperiod

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

temperatures {bebw 32 F) the carburetor fuei mi4tu!'e may

ADJUST CARaURE] O q"'in the Service and Adjusm_ents

section of this manual.

FIG, 8

.,13

R R:SP BI ES

I _ _}Tia _g(: _mx<:_o[te_; wilen opera:ring under a hear 7 ioad or in hif_h amb[erll temperatures,

2, S<}!_/i?;_ moe_ ofte;_ !,/net,, ope_(,£fng its @ty o!' dasty colditions,

:':f. i ::du :}_ed wRh oii fif;'er, chm:ga ot evsy 50 hours,

4- ;:_epk_ ;a bktdes more o[_ea when mow_i G ]rl sandy ,';-._ol.

5 - If aquipae<,i wlti_ _:ctjusiabie sy.sterr_.

",B-Not reqq_ed if ,_quipped with mainlenm_ced,_e6 batep/.

7 - Tl!7_:#.eniront ax}_:_pivot boll to 35 fblbs, maximum,

Do fiat ovsqighten.

Son% adjtJstme_sts wiif %-ed to be rP.,adepe_°iodically to

7:',_opetiymsJr_taitsyour tr%i:or.

AII adjt,_stmer;ts ir_t!-e Semicf; and Adlus';:ments section of

t!;is .................... _ be checked ai: ,.._._ o, ,c_...<d. ,>,_a..o,,,

Once a year you shouid }'epJacethe spa_°kplug, clean

or replace ai_ tilted a_sd check blades and belts for

we% A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air@el mixture and he!p your engir_e run better

and last longer°

_:_ _'Dt_ _-?"- e"<,__ -__,;',_'=

bh_{.: erigiRe 011 ,:,_e

Oheck b:ak:e operatk}n.

+ C_-#._-_-.,,_._....,..tit-e p_'essure.

Check '" :o'_s,., "

._of . .. _astefiers.

!ITtPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL. NYLON BEARINGS. VISOOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILl., ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

Tlq_ LolF_ OF THE SELF+LLIBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

r"£EL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

CU MER LKIES

TRACTOR

Always obsewe safety rules when performing any ma]nte-

Ranc@_

BRAKE OPBRATIOH

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

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

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the SewJce and Adjust°

merits section of this manual)_

Maint@n proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIF]CATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat)°

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep _"ru,,_, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLAD£ @A8_8

Fo_"best resu!ts mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re-

place bent or damaged btades,

BLAD£ R_,MOVAL (See _dg°_'°°_'_,G

Raise mower to highest position to allow acce@sto

biades.

* Remove hex belt, iock washer and flat washer securing

biade.

._ i.qstal new or resharpened blade with traiIng edge up

towards deck as shown.

Reassemble hex boll _ockwasher and fiat washer in

exact order as shown.

_, Tigi_tep, bolt securely @0-35. FI_._....,_:_._h_, torque}o..

',:_ ,¢I_;1HI: ;.:_:,u,._ =.,..,,.....iSGRADEoilEAT _hEAIID.

NOTE: We do not £_cor'nmer@sharpenir_g bl_._de-bul: if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced

[

BLADB i.. J

:................%..f

FIGo 9

[

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An

unbalanced blade wil cause excessive vibration and even-

tuat damage to mower and engine,

+ The blade can be sharpened with a fiie or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade balance, yo u wit! need a 5/8" diameter

steel boit, pin_ or a cone baiancer. {When usk'6Ja cone

baianc@r, blow the instructions supplied with bah

ancer)_

Side blade on to an unthreaded poddon of the steel bolt

or pin and held the boit or pin paraiiei with the :£!round..

if blade ;s balanced: it should remain in a hodzont_i

position, !f either end of the !:,'.lademoves downwar:::i_

shad°penthe heavy end until the blade is balanced.

HOT_!: Do not use a nail fo_ balancing his.de. The lobes of

the center hole may appear Io be centered, but a_e net

,/- /"

//'

,/ /!i

£qG, !0

S B LK ES

8A_'%EF_Y

Your tracto_ _aasa battet_/charging system which is suffi-

cient for normat use. -However, periodic charging of the

batte%' with an automotive charger wiIt extend its lifeo

_,,._phatter, and termina!s ctean.

Keep battery bo_ts tight.

Keep smatl vent holes open.

,_ Recharge at 6d 0 amperes for I hour..

Co__c,sion and d._ on :_hebatte%_and tem_inais can cause

the battery to %ak _'power,

_ Open battery box di}or.

,o Disconnect SLACK batte_y cable first then RED bat.-

tery cane {_md_'emove battery f,_omtractor°

,_ i_;nse the battery v_,'ithpia;n wate_ and dry.

._ Ciean tem__inais and battei% °cabi,e ends with wire b_usis

,tintii bfighL

'_, Coat terminats with @'ease of petroleum ]eI_y.

_, Reinst:{d[ battery (See _'CONNECT' BANTERY" in the

Assembiy section of th{s manuai)_

_,h..s.....\.,_.... _or.... _ro,;_._ .... and wear after !00 hours of

._..........u._, ,_.;.,_rs_eptace if necessary_ Yhe baits am not

adjustable_ Heplace _a_,.,,,,if :_hev becim _o sup from wear.

_',_;_ut ....... " ...... {tom build-up o_ dS: and (,,la,_ which

C:CFi _"eSti'iC _,,.;,.u_h;";"_ _.....v-

Ortiy sue high quaiity detergent oil rated with AP_ service

SP{_{",i!St:)OSNY GRADES

c"" ..2@' 0 _

[ ,_ .30 _ .10 _. .!0,_ 20 _ .')O_ 40 '_ [

i TT'MP_FiATUR_ RANG@ ANTICIPATED BEFOg:V:: NEXT OIL CHANG_ [

F_G, II

HOT_: Although multi°viscosity oils (5W30, IOW80 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oii level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oH after the first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil levei before staring the engine

and after eacheigh_ (8) hours of operation: Tighten oi! fitt

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oii level.

TO u.r_._P._r'_.:_u: ENGINE O!L (See Figs. 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet AP! sewlce classification SF or SG.

lBe sure tractor is on Ievel surface.

_, Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.

_'_oh oi! in a suitable container.

Remove eli fi!I cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to e_ter the engine when changing oil.

o Remove drain plug.

o After oii has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

o Refili e,%ine with oil through oil fill dips£ick tube. Pour

slowiv. _!2 not ove_iitli For approximate capacity see

PRODU,,, oP,.._t_t,_LA,]ONS 0n page 3 of this

manual,

Ose gauge on oil filI cap/dipstick fo_'checking ievel. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely fo_ accurate

,e_...dmg. Keee oii at "FULL" line on diostic£

F_G,, 12

OIL HLL

CAPiDIPS'?_8}(

tBl _S

AtE FILTE_ (See Fi9o 13)

Your engine wi! not run pmperiy usir_g a dirty air filter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after even./25 hours of opera-

tion or eveR/season. Service paper ca_ridge ever 7 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PAE-CLEANER

o Slide foam pYe-cieaner off cartridge.

Wash it in fquid detergent and water,

Squeeze JtdB_in a clean cloth.

_ Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it Jn clean, absorbent

cioth and squeeze to remove excess oil

,o If very diRy or damaged, replace pro-cleaner.

Reinstat p_e-clearler over cartridge.

Reinsta!i cover and secure with k_ob(s}..

TO SERVICI C/\RTRIDGE

OL£AN AIR SCREEN (See Figo t4)

Air screen must be kept fr_e of dlR and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheatir_go Ctean with a wire brush

or compassed air to remove dirl arqd stubborn dried gc._m

fibers.

INGtNI COOLING FINS (See £g. !4

Remove any dust, dirt or oii from _ngi_e cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from ov_rheating.

*, Remove screws from biower housing and !ift housing

and dipstioR tube assembly off engine°

_ Cover ot ftl openi_g to prevent entry of dirL

<_ Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean englr_,ecooling fins.

To reassemble, reverse above procedure°

Ii!Gill @OOLIIQ 7IN::I

Fl(]h i 4

FIG. t3

ILiT ESCUSI°O

_V_UFFL£R ,.

, muffi_, and spark attester (if

!nsoect and reotace corroded _-,

equipped) as it co,aid create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARX PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat.

1N,dN[{ RiF, L _aLTER (See Fig° I5)

The rue! fiiter should be reptaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged_ obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

With e%ine cool, remove filter and plug fuei line

sections.

P_e _,p,*,f-_ fiiter in sos t or in fuei line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor,

', Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and ciamps are

p_opedy positioned.

!mmed;ately wipe up any spiiigd gasoline.

'_IG,15

CLEANING

.>_ Clean engine,batte% seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

ma_ter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc_

_, Protect paff_ted sudaees with automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to ctean your

tractor unbss the electrical system, muffier_ air filter and

carburetor are Covered to keep water ouL Water in engine

can resuit in .a shortened engine life.

A E

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOR_IN_:_ ANY SERVICE OR AOJU_T_ENT_:

Depress c_utch#brake pedai fuliy and set parkin 9 brakeo

P_ace 9eat'shift _eve__n _seut_a_{N) positior_0

o P_ace attschme_t ciutch i__"O_S_NGAGED" positioned

o _m ignition key "OF_" and ram®re key,

Make sure the blades arid a_ moving parts have comp_eteiy stopped.

#O_sconneot spark P_4g wire from spa_k plug and p_ace wire where it cannot come in co#tact with [

TO RE,_!#_©V_{ B_qOW_R (See Pig_, 18).

Mower wiil be easierto remove _rom th#_dght side of tractor,

P!ace attachment clutch in "©;SENGAGDD '_position.

Move attachment JiltIever forward Io iower mower to its

iowest position°

_ RoJlbe!t off engir_e pa!Iey,,

,_ Disco_ssect cit£ch rod from clutch iever by removing

retainer spring.

'_ Disco;_nect anti.-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by ,_emoving retainer springs.

Disconp,,ec_front links from deck by removing retainer

sprhsgs.

o F_aise!ift lever to raise s_Jspensio_sa_"ms.Slide mower

out from ur_der _racto£

_[_.aPO£TA_tT';tF AN ATTACHMENT O]'HER THAN THX

MOW_!iR DECK _{!:;TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVi_i]i--.i_:£F:qON! L!NKS_

_ Raise attschmer-_t lift ieve_ to ib highest position°

_ S_ide_ssowerunder tractor with discharge guapJ to dght

side of tra:::-tor.

o Lowe_ lift ieve_ to its iowest positio_

_* hstatt mower _I peve_,se o(der _ .... _ _

CL, LITCbl RO_ L,_V_R

/9:USP_NS_ON FRON'T

ARbIS UNKS

TO L£VBL kaOW_£R HOU.,,_sNG

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on tevel ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPEC1F}CAT!ONS" on page 3 oftMs manuat).

!fti_es are over or undefinfiated, you win not properly adjust

your mower.

S!DE_TO-S!DE ADdUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and t8)

o Raise mower to-its highest position.

o A! the midpeint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" on

boris sides of mower shou!d be the same or within !/4"

of each other.

If aqustment is necessa% make adjustment on one

s}de of mower only.,

_0 To raise one side of mower, tiqhten lift link adjustment

nut on tha.t s:d_°

To bwer on_::_side of ,,,._,t_..,_'o,_,_' .oosen }ift l_r¢",,. adjustment

nut on that .. :e

,d,i tU_"r!S

mow._srhJe,ghtabout I/8'L

)

,_s*adjustment nut wii! change

Recheck _ a,_,,-.o ,-._t<, adjusting.._e _.:,,._..m...,,.._after

,_3OTTOM EDGE BOTTO_il 8©GE

OS_':£iOWER TO OF MOWER TO

"_4_ I_.- _7{I,_"---..;j!_.-_I -47

ki.{.........V1-':!-_'<"'_'_ ......... _-_ i;I..... ._

,_',,'" i t l f _....A

ENTS

LiFT _ _.4"

ADJUSTmeNT NUT

Ff@° !8

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

IR,1PORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL StDEZFOoSIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS

NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately I/4" to

3/4" lower than the rea_ when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "D'_directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before makint_ any nacessary adjustments, check that

beth front links a_e equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8,.

!f links at:e nol: equal in _ength, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equai number of turns.

When distance "D" is !/4" to 3/4" iower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links.

To raise _ront of mower, loosen nut "F"from trunnion on

both front !inks. Tighten nut "E" on both front !inks an

equal number of tums_

When distance "D" is I/4" to 3/4" !ower at front than

rear, tighten nut °%"against trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side4o-side adjustment°

_=_"_.,_ _,_S_,i_>s -.... _...... _. _ '_ "_ _ _1 _,€_T_

f-f _'i I[

NUT

_RONT L1NI(S TRUNNION

FIG. 20

NUT "5"

SE CE A A©J

TO REPLACE _IOWER BLADE ©RWE BELT

(See Fig. 21}

The mower btade drive be!t may be rep!aced without tooIs.

Park the tractor on ievei sudace. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL

o _ Dlo,.__IGAu_Eu position.

s _ace attachment clutch in" _"=_ " '_" _'"

Move attachment lift lever fon*7ardto iower mower to its

iowest position°

Roli bait off engine pulley,

o Disconnect R.H, suspension arm from rear deck bracket

by removi;qg retainer spdng.

Wori_tbe_t off both m{_:nd_eip@ieys and idter puileys.

_ Pull bett away from mower,

BELT INSTALLATION

lnstalt new belt in reverse order- of removai.

WITH P,_;_H,..a :BRAKE _IGAG_:D

/ ...H/2,,_, \\

""_-..._,_._-_

NUT"A"

JAM

NUT

°O4 _ "'_ _,_ -

o Ma£e sure bett is in ail puNey grooves,,and'tn_:4ut,oo -_--ail betl

guides+ F]Go 22

You_ ti'actor ;s equpped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounteci ors the dght s}de of the transax!e.

if tractor requi_es more than six (6) feet stopping distance

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

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

o Measure distance between b_ake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod,

tfdistance is o'ther than ! 4/2% ioosenjam nut and turn

nut "A" un!i! distance becomes !4/2". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

Road test t:actor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessa% If stopping distance is

still grealer than six (6) feet in highest geaq further

maintenar_ce is necessary, Contact your nearest au,°

thorized service centen

TRANSAXL_

PULLEY

21 FtGo 23

if steedngwheelc_ossbarsa_enothorizontal(}efttorigh0

whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward,removesteer-

ingwheeiarid(eassemDieperinstructions;nt!_eAssembly

sectiofofthismanual

Fqtj!tq _ .....,_,.=°'+"*:;_,,,=.. TO_-_dOAZ#!B!I_:R

,,, Bleck up axle secu_e-iy,

_ F:%;)move._xxLecovei, te_:2ifh_g h_ and washers I;oatow

wheel i-emo'-+'s.f,{ree_-"wheel conLf&"_s::0,sq,uare key - Do

.qot ose),

".' Rep-_ir tke and _es.ssembk-,

*: Ors tea_'wheels only; align _!c<:)ves h'_,_"earwheel hub

and axis. inse_i sGu@fe key,

_; }se:i.AaOe W:_8}q@1% aN@ st_,an ' " ' d_,_-........... _<

i;}(it_ _:J .... ; = %

_ i;:_epte, oe _!t.)(,9 oovei%

if your battery is too weak to start t_seerGk'_e_it should be

rechad@d, if ".}.'drapercabies" are used for emergency

star_in_!, blow this procedure:

,_']_-_., _, ....... Y O t JH Y"RA C i _<>;{ _ l S :::a I __*_,:'p <::_n WKH A 12

VOLT _ '-"_ _;"_"'"'-'+ _ .... SY "_Tl::l",f_

:_qc:!.a_-',__:: GROLCa);ED ........... [}-ii!_OYHER

VEHICLE MUST AL.SO 817:: i',. "ii.! VOL.Y N_'iIEGATiVE

GFiOL,_NDF.{DSYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOL;R TRACTOR

BA'rTERY T'O STARY OTHER V!EHICI...ES.

Cermec'i each end of the _"°=", ..........t,-, PF)SIJtVI;

\_/?'*"%'t'="F'v*i_"Y_ld_.i=lc"_ Ot eSOf _o._.i"_'%<:_"'5,,[eKllSq''" oate qoI',. 11ooN_l_'=r-+

aga_instchassis

_, Connect one end of the _-__,o_ " 'to.......-........ cable the NEGA-

,,,-,,,,-(.).............

,_ " +,_.- _ _,ov cable ix- good

Cor•inect the otisei" end of _._,..:..,.........-,.,...,,

C"';-4 __t;<:;t_:::.'#:wx; ': i_,q% :' " ' " "_d b_"ttam_

.,, A,. ............, ,OU,,_...., away !'t:_mfuel cariu(<._,,.... _,...,:_,._

"_"r'_.. I-s.l: _,M'_ ,, '1:1- r_ ,_ F"I _-c, iiliiVf;fi:_ 17:11 kiWI"h'_"-;[,?t11.2.]',l-i

'_ m_b+_,.4",cable 'ill'Sttrenq ciqaSsls _,""-d+.=then h'om the fully

_-_"_:::_.=...%<_."M",_*:,,.,,....,,_:.fail ftori! bath batt!f'iel.

POS!'i"IIIE "[LRRIIl:NikL

71iG, 25

CABLES

BATTIRY

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT _ =_

o Raise hood_

o Pult bWb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

o Replace bulb in holder and push buib hoider securety

back into the hole in the backside of ._hegriii.

o Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND AELAYS

Loose or damaged widr_ may cause your tractor to run

pooriy, stop Rmnin{:_ or prevent it from sta_ing.

D ADJ

... :+:,.,# _at wiring diag;am in Repair

Check wirinft See _::"_"_:._ : ' °

Replace with 30 amp automotive-4ype D,,.,._qJrjfuse. The

fuse holder is located btmmd the dash..

TO Bai_!tOVE _4OOD A_',il© GRILL, ASS_i_aBLY

(S,.(_®#i$ 2M

o Raise hood.

Unsnap headiight wire connector.

o Stand in front oftracton Grasp hood at sides, ti_ttovvard

entwineand lift off of tractor,

To replace, reverse above procedure.

-4N

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL OABL£

(See Fig. 27}

The thro_tte contro_ has been preset at the factors; and

adjustment should not be necessaPy. Check adjustment as

described beiow before loosening cabte. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as fot_ows:

With engine r_ot ru,qnin_, move throttte control iever

from siow (_@**)to choke ('_,) oosit:,on. Slowly inove

fewer from ono_,t (I _,,),.ofao. (_ #...;.::;4wn.

Check that holes "A" in governor centre! lever ar,_dho!e

in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are r_otaiigned_

loosen clamp screw and move throttle eabie untiJ .qoies

are aiigned. Tighten clamp screw securely°

GOVERNOR GOV:_£_;_iOR

OONTBOL £_VE}S_ ©O_'_TROL PZ.AT£

¢i

F_G. 26

SERVICE AND ADd

TO A©JUST CARBU_3ETOR (See Fig. 28)

The carburetor isas been p_eset at the facto_j and adjust-

merit should not be secessary. However, minor adjust °

merit may be _'equiredto compensate fordifferences in fuel,

tempe_ature_ a!titude or load. If the carburetor does need

adiustment, p_oceed as follows:

!n ge,qecai, tumi_g idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de-

c re _s:sesthe suppiy of fuei to the engine giving a leaner fuel/

ai_"m,i×t_.._re.Turning the idle mix:ture valve out (counter-

c!ockwis ::).incre ¢_sesthe supp:iy of fuel to the;engine giving

a richer fuei/a;_ mi;<ture_

!WiSOF:_iTA_4T_DAMA(_£ TO THff NEEDLE VALVE AND

1'HE !}_EAT!N CAHBUf::_.L{TORMAY RESULT !F SCREW 1S

TU :I:NiLDtN TOO TIGHT,

PRELIM!:NARY SETTING -

_, Aii° clean.,.ir_ss embty paustbe assembled to the ca_bu_,

_"eto_w! ;_n __..:_:kin_.]ca_'bui-eto__adjustments,

_, Be sure the th_"ottleconti-oi cabie is adjusted properly

(see above).

With en{_iir::eoff turn idle mixtiye valve i_,_(clockwise)

ck)s;__git finger tigY£ and titan turn otat (countercleck-

F!NAL S_I}TFTi:NG-

_ Start engine and allow to warm fo__five minutes. Make

iinai adit._strt_e,:_tswith engine i-urming and shift!motion

controi ievet" in _eub'at (N) position.

,_ _4ove throt<Jecontrol ieve_ to siow(<_s_) positieno With

_inger_;]ii!ta1:ea__dho!d th_ottle !ever against idle speed

screw, sum idie speed screw !:o8.1:rain!'750 RPM_

.,, VVb_:ie:stii: hold:r:f: th_ott!e !eve:" sga:nst :die speed

sc_'ew turn idle mixture .iaive :_-_(ciockwise) until am

ji£':,eb _:_g[nsto <fiea_"_.dif:an turn ,s:,_ut(cou nterciockvd se)

:._n:::iies,:_ff_e _.ms _'oufS";. -rum :,,'alva _o a Oeird: midway

beb_vees those two positions. R@ease th_'ottb ieve[o

ENTS

A,..,._LERA __O,(_T_o T

o Move throttie control !ever from slow (_) to fast (@)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tu m. Repeat tes_and

continue to adjust, if necessa% untii engine acceler-

ates smoothlyo

High speed stop is factom/ adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may resulto

_MPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENG_NESPE_D, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

i-HE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS° IF YOU THINK THE ENGtNE_GOVERNED

i-IIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE OENTERi

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENOE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

_DLiI_?_I_XTU_8 VALVE

_:iG_28

STO E

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor wil not be used fo: 30 days or

more,

CAUTION: Hess _"sto_e the tractor with 1

gasoiime in the tank inside a b_ldiP, 9 !

_a_h÷refumes may r_eachan ope_ fiarae

o_ spark. A!ow the engine to ¢ooI 1

before stodag ]m a,_y e_otosu_e° _

TRAC°'[OR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage_ When *

mower is to be stored for a period of time_ clean it ti_o_,- o

oughiy, _emove atl dir% g_eas_s, leaves, etc, Store in a

clean, dry area.

_ Clean entire tractor (See "CL!AN H'qG"inthe Customer

Respo_'_s]btities section of this man_4al)o @

,_ Inspect a_!d replace belts, if necessarl (See beit re-

placement instn.sctions in the Serdce and Adjustments

section of this manual).

_, Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsiNlties

section of this manual

_, F3esu_e that aii nuts, bets and screws are securely

fastened, k'_spect moving palls for damage, breakage

and wear, Replace if necessuy.

0_ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfacesl sand

iightiy before painting.

BA T1"[£RY

<, Fuly charge the batteR1 for sto_age.

,_ Afte_ a Defied of time in s:o_a!De.,_battery ms.y_:m_<":qU'_'_"!:_

• '_ r *....

rechargiDg ....... ......

}ong pedods of storage_ batte%_ tames sqouid be

discoanected a_'sdbattery cbaned thoroughly {see '_TO

_Ji,,4Y',AIqt r:><"'_°'_'_-c" -,,! Atqi+=->_...............

romeo Resporusibiiities sec:tion of this manuai}.

,_ After cieaning, leave Rabies disconnected _7.:ndplace

cables where they oat'mot come in contact with butte%,

terrrAnals.

Be sure bat__e_ydrai_ tube is secu_eiy attached.

,_ If Dattery is _emoved from tractor for storage, do not

store batter}/directly on concrete o_"damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUBL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUI_a

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FU£iL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGTZ+ ALSO,

EXPERIENCE IND!CATES THAT ALCOHOL. BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN A'TYRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARAT!ON AND FORMATiON OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE YUFL

SYS"iEM OF _k' .- _ ,_r:/.tl_ ENGfNEi WHiLf._ tN ST_R,-,uE.

OrahYthe fuel t_xnk,

Start the engine and let it run until the rue! ines and

_,-_,-' °",,_''" _, empty.

,,_.,,POUI__+,,,.A,.+d%:, .

Never use engine or carburetor" cleaner products in t.h_¢

fuel tank or pe_'manent damage may occur.

Use f_esh fuel next season+

H©7'_Z: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altemaEve in

rrinimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits du,,:ir_gsto_'-

age. Add stabi!izer to gasoNne in fuel tank or storage

container. Always fo!low the ms' ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after addk:<g

stabiiizer to aliow th,.-stabiizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not @-sinthe gas tar'k and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer..

BHGiHE OIL

D_ain oii {with engine warm} and replace with clean e.__gir',,e

oi!.. (See <'ENGtNE_' in the Customer Responsibiiities

section of this manuai),

OYLiHDIIRS

• _d_._.7_7;. _ i_,_: <...-% : ,,

'* I-=OLIF (HIe OUF]O@ Qt ei! {ilret_gF} ,<,;_IJtIi4L [3{b!i [l{)i(-j(;::;pili',,LJ

Turn i@'_itionkey to =S'TART '_positio_ lots few secou,,ds

to distribut9 oii

_* Replace with riewspark [:Aug(s).

,_ Do not s!:oi"egasoline f_om one season to anothe_ •.

o Re@ace your gasoline cap, if your can sta£s to rust,

Rust and/or <,t.i_-£in your gaso'h_e will cause proble:ns.

._ if possibIe, store your" tractor indoors and cover it to

give proteclen from dust and di_.

Cover your t_actor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which slows condensation te form and

will cause your tractor to rus_.

!@ROW:DANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND _XHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

Wil_ not start t

! I O.

i. Out of fuel.

2. E"_gine not'_CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

,.i B_d spark p_ug,

5. Ditly .',-:_irfilter.

Dirty _uei fiiter.

Water in iuei.

Loose or damaged wiping,

Carburetor o_.xtof adjustment,

E_sginew:4'ves out of adjustment,

I. Dirtyair ti!i:er,

2. _3ad spark ptug,

3, Weak or dead beaten/,

4. Di£y fuei fitter_

5. Stale or dirty fuel

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7, Carburetor out of adiustment.

8, Engine vaIves out o[ad]ustment.

i. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed,

2. Attaehmen_ b4utch is engaged,

3, Week o_dead battery.

4, Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery termi_ais.

iS, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Fau!ty solenoid or staI1en

RR_2CT_ON

i! 9.

!i0.

i i.

il 2.

:l 7.

9. Fra.uityape_ator presence switch(as), i]

sta_i: 2, Cop'reded bat!e'v;-ermnais :i

3. Loose o,_damaged wiling, i

4. F_.uit7 eoian@d O_'star{at. :!I

;::ill fuel tank.

See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation se.c_ion.

Wait severaI minutes before attempting to start.,

Rap!ace spark ptug,

Clean/replace air filter,

Repiaee fuel litter,

Drain _ueftank and carburetor, refill tank witis fresh

gasotine and replace fuel filter,

Check all wiring,

Contact an authorized sewice centeddepa£ment.

Contact an authorized sen/ice centeffdepaftment,

Cleanirepface aiT filter,

Replace spark ptug.

Recharge o__replace battery.

Replace fuel filter,

Drain fuel tank and refilt with fresh gasoline.

Check nil wiring,

Contact an authorized service eenteridepaAn-_ent.

Contact an authorized service center/depa_ment,

[[ t, Depress ctutchtbrake pedal,

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

i 3. Recharge or replace battery.

! 4. RepIace fuss,

I 5, Clean batte_iterminals.

I 6. Cheek atl w}ring,

7, ChecWreplace ignRion switch,

_] 8, Cheeklreptace solenoid or sfarter.

9. Contact an authorized service centeddepa£ment.

I, Recharge or _'ep!ace battery.

2, Clean batte! 7 terminals,

3. C.h,ck n!l wiring.

4_ CheeWreplace sotenoid or sled:at.

;[ t. Cu_}n,s _oo much grass/too _ast.

2. 'Th_'ottle it" "CHOK:E" position.

I 4 Dirty aftPiker,

;i 5. L,ow oil ,.. _,_.,/-,,,_,,,voil,

iJ £ F"_ ", ....... " : 7

! 7 Didy fuei _itfer.

i 8. Stale o_ di£y fuel.

iJ 9. Water in iuet,

I0, Spark plug wi_e loose.

tl, Di£y engine air screenfiins,

i2, DirWiclo_,ged muffler,

!3. Loose o_ damaged wiring.

14. Carbureto_ out oFadjustment.

! 5. 8.ngine v'_.ives out of -:&d!ustment,

I. Worn, bent orloose blade.

2. Bent b$ada mandrel,

8. Loose/damaged part(s),

i, Setin "Higher Cuff positierdreduce speeci.

2, Adjust thro_ie control,

3, Clears underside of _ssowerhousing.

4, Clear#replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oiL

6, Clean and regap ot change spark p_ug,

7, Replace fuei f[tte_',

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 9asotid'e.

9. Drain fuei tank .and carburetor, refilt tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire,

1!. Clean engine air screenf[ins,

12, Clean/replace muffler,

I3. Cheek all wiring,

I4. Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

!5, Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

i. Replace blade, Tighten b!ade boit,

2, Replace blade mandrel,

8. Tighten loose pa_(s). Replace damaged parts,

TROUBLESHOOTING PO

PROBLE_

Engine contin_ee to run

when operator leave_ seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

PO0{ OUt _ L_f'_'.ven

CAUSE

t_ Faulty operatorosafe[y presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose btade.

2. Mower deck not IeveI:

3. Bui{dup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4, Bent biade mandrel,

5. Clogged mower deck vent he;as from buildup of

grass, leaves, and t_ash around mandrels,

CORRECTION

,1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

departmenL

i, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,

2, Level mower deck,

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandret,

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

_lowe_ btades will not

;'orate

Poe_ 9_ass discharge

I, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen ldter puiley.

4.. Frozen blade mandrel

t. Engine speed too slow.

2. TraveI speed too fast.

3. Wet grass,

4, Mower deck not tevel,

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure,

8, Worn, bent or loose bIade.

1. Remove obstruction.

2, Replace mower drive bell

3. Replace idler puIley.

4. Replace Made mandrel

1. Place throttle centre! in "FAST" pos[tion.

2. Shif[to slower speed.

3, Ai!ow grass to dry' before mowing,

4, Levetmower deck.

5, Check tires for proper air pressure,

6, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buiidup of grass, ;eaves and trash under mower,

8. Mower drive belt worn,

9, BIadesimpropedy installed.

I0, Improper b!ades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

Headlight{a) net werki_'_9

(if so equipped)

£ngi_e 'ibackfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

grass, !eaves, and trash around mandrels.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Rap!ace mower drive belt.

9. Reinsta!I blades sharp edge down.

10. Repiace with biades Iisted in this manual,

11. Ctean around mandrels to open vent hoies,

I° Switch is {'OFF'L

2, Bulb(s) burned out,

3, Faulty Iight switct_,

4. Loose or damaged wiring,

5, Blown fuse.

I. Turn switch "ON",

2, Replace bulb(s),

3, ChecWreplace fight swkch.

4, Check wiring anti connections,

5, Replace fuse,

I. Bad battery ceil(s), i, Replace battery.

2. Poor cabfe connectior_s, 2, ChecW'eiea_ all cor_nect}oqs.

3, Fautty reguiator {if so equipped), 8, Repiace regt'tator_

4, Faulty alternator. 4, Replace aiternator.

t. E_gine th{o_te control not set at _'SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1. Move thtottIe control to "SLOW" position and allow

to [die [or 30 seconds before stopping engine,

SERVICE NOTES

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 9! 7°256451

SCHEMATIC

RED °I I °

oll!o

BATTERY

BLACK

RED

WHITE

TFiS --. -

}GN1TIONSWITCH

BLACK

M B

FUSE 30 AMP.

r _ _ -- _[_

f-o o '_

k t

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

[

---_,-J IiiLs-T........ ,._,@ .............@

: d@. S:rAm-ER i

i J

j SOLENOID

! WHITE

E I

i,} I

>7,kj .j_-_:.,._----

"-_--" A_'MENT CLUTCH ]

.... (CLUTCH OFF) l

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

iK-'_ F'h _ F

q _,sNmoN:1_-

GROUNDING

,_.ONNb......ut.,

CHARGING BYSTEM OUTPUT

3 AMP OC @ 3800 RPM

IGNITION SWITCH

POS_T1ON

OFF

START

REB

---4_.-- NON-REMOVABLE ---¢_--- REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOT_

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WFrH A SPECIAL.

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, TIdE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

PLLJG:: @ .... _;_

28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM l

(CHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTC:B)

LIGHTING SYSTEM i

OUTPUT D_ODc:

%\.

i_ 14 VOLTS AC IRWIN. @ _00 _PM (L,_*]HT_ OFF}

,,1° HEADLIGHTS

i ........

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

(OFF)

W_RING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: iF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

CONN_.CTIONS PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR ,_oMODEL NU#aBER 917,25645!

36 38

is_

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR o °, J ODEL NUMBER 9t7o25645t

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCR_PT._ON

.1 146139

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD54i025

7 t09238X

8 t44940

9 109596X

15 147688

I6 153664

19 STD55tI25

20 78350400

21 136850

22 4t52J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 420_j

29 121305X

30 144921

31 140400

32 141226

33 140403

34 1t07!2X

35 140336

36 S°TD6O1005

39 I09553X

40 146057

4! 71110408

43 145673

44 73640400

48 140844

49 153249

70 140413

Battery t2 Volt 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd I/4-20unc X 3/4

Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Washe_" Lock Hvv Heiicaf t/4

Nut Fin Hex I/4-20 Unc

Tube P!astic 12'I

Case Battery wi2 HoJes

.Clamp Hose Olive

roas.ener Snap- in

Switch Interlock Push-4I-I

Washer Lock t/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4_20 Unc

Harness Asm Light Wi4152j

Bulb Light #! 156

Cable Batten/8 Ga ! I" red

Cable Battery i3 Ga red w/16 W}_e

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6Ga t2" black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch _gn 3 pos

Nut Ignition

Cover Sw Key Btk 1 25 Text SLZ'

Key tgn Molded Craftsman

Switch Light Btk 5!k Red

Bracket Switch !ntedock

Screw Tap Hex #10o24_xncX i/2

Switch lntlk Ci_JtchRed 4 Term

'_ < " <_"Lt IPC

t-_mes,, Ign Da,_, Mch 95

Bdt BIk, Fin Hex !/4o20 Uric x _/2

Cove_ Terminat Red

Soie_;oid

Nut Keps Slk H:× 1/4o20 U_qc

Adapter Ammete__Recta{_g_da¢

Washer Pinned DeJta

Harness Engine B&S5

N©'(E: A_tcomponent dimensions give in UoSo inches

I inch = 25_4 mm

R...PA_RPARTS

TRACTO_ MO#SL NU_IBER _J.7.25645t

CH ' @

. ASS_ AND £NCLOSUR£S

3S 10

2"1

\ 22

\_ \

34.

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o o MODEL NU IBER 917o256451

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

1 151169

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD55t025

5 146077

6 145208X015

7 124027X

8 12647IX

9 t46757X0t3

!t 146956

13 I46961X0t2

I4 17490608

I5 74180512

16 STD541431

!7 t31445X4t7

18 t26938X

!9 1752131O

21 122933X

22 124479X

24 STD523710

25 19131312

26 STD541437

27 17030814

28 t40"135

29 124029X

30 !09872X417

31 136619

33 I05476X4t7

34 105475X4!7

35 STD533707

38 139888

39 i3D887

60 72140606

74 73680600

i00 105037X

140 150556

-- 5479J

Chassis Weldment 1Iga 1996

Drawbar Stretch

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16x3/4 Tyott

Washer t3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bumper, Snap In

Saddle Sitkscrees F_tSdf 5Sp D4360

Heat Shield Sloped Hood

Clip Line Fuel !3/32 Mtg Hote

Dash bflkscreen®q Sears EngiSy

Panet Pnt Dash Lh

Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment

Screw Thdrot 3/8-t6xl/2 Ty-tt

Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-i8uncx3/4

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc

Hood Asm Pnt

Bumper Hoed

Screw Sltd Hex Hd w,@i Washer

Rivet Ratchet Nylon

Washer Nylon B!k 28× 75x 19

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X t

Washer 13/!6 X 13/I6 X !2 Ga

Nut Lock 3/8o,16 Uric

Screw, Hex Head, Spidefiock #8 x "7/8

Gdlte Gray

Lens Headlight Bar CIear

Fender Pnt

Bracket Pat Fetsder

Footrest Pnt Lh Peff

Foo!rest Pnt Rh Peff

Boit Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X8/4,

Bracket, Asm_ [:_ivot, L.H. Mowe: ;£ear

Bracket, Aan_._oPivot, R.H. _i_ower Rea:_

Boit Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4

Nut Crownlock 3/8_!6

Stfip_ Foam 18"

Bracket Chassis Front 7 Ga.

:Plug B_sttonSlk 359 Dia

NOT_: All component dimensions

t inch = 25,4 mm given in U,8, inches

REPAIR PARTS

RAO OR fiO:©EL NUMBER 917o2 645

DRIVE

KEY PARY KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NOo #ESC_-31PTtON

Washer t3/32 X 13/t6 X I2 Ga

Beadr_gNyi 503X 628XI 25

Washe_ Hardened

Ring Klip #t5304,-50

Pulley !dler V Groove Plastic

Be!lcrank Asm

Retainer Belt Style Sprir_g

Bolt Hex Hd 3/8o16unc X !_-1/2

N' d.Cf'owRtook o/,__1u tJnc

Nut Lock 5/16-!8 Ur!c

Link Clutch 7 66

Spring Return Clutch 675

Bolt Fin Hex 3/Sd6unc X I-!/4

V-bett Ground Drive 95,25

Keeper Belt Rh Lt Pntizinc 16g

Retainer Beit......Chassis Lh _"_..inc

Screw Thclro! 318-i 6x3/4 Ty-tt

Cover Pedal Blk ,_ta""

Pulley FAngine

Bolt Flnhex 7t16-20 x 4 g5

Washer Lock b!vy i-qJc!Spr 7/t6

Keeper Be_t Engine Lh L.t

Guide Belt D_'Mower Rh

Washe_' 13/32 X 1_i/4 X t2 Ga

Spacer Spilt _80xio94

V,lao..... ,,,,v._I" _;6.,:.JlO,( 1 ,<q. X Ga

Rir_g _71#5i 33.,,75

Key Square 2 0 X 184.5/t865

Washer '25/3:.__,.'_I 5i8 X .....',bga

Bolt F:in Hex 3/8.d6 x 3/4.

Vw::_r,e_,,'a_, )(_;/,__z 314 i_,vI0 <"a

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8.d 6 x i,25

REPAIR PARTSTRAC_TOR _ -, MODEL NUMBER 917o25645I

ST_£ER_NG ASSEMBLY

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'_."*",7"..... 39

LL'

' _ 42

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ff_ to

! 4\

REPAIR PARTS

"TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o256451

STEERING ASSEWBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

I 139768

2 142033

3 135227

4 135228

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 120O0O29

9 3366R

10 130468

11 STD551!37

13 110438X

14 74011058

15 73901000

16 132624

17 132614

t8 57O79

t9 124035X

20 !26684X

21 STD551125

22 71O7O410

23 1275O1

24 !09816X

25 124036X

26 !26847X

27 138874.

28 !91314.16

29 17490612

30 STD56'I210

32 !30465

88 132196

37 152927

38 139769

39 I9!33808

41 !04820X

42 i24417X

43 121749X

48 121232X

47 6855M

62 "149684

NOTE:

Wheel Steering Std Black

Axle Asm Front

Spindle Asm Lh

Spindle Asm Rh

Beadng Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga

Washer 27/32 X 1 I/4 X t6 Ga

Ring Ktip #t5304°75

Bearing Col Strg Bik

Link Drag Sot Ball Jt 20 064

Washer Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3/8

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Bott Hex 5/8-! 1 Unc X 3-!/2

Locknut Flange 5/8-t I Uric

PinAxle 5/8 }4 1 55/'i 54. Lg

Shaft Asm Strg 5/8 X 15 19 Lt

Washer ThnJst 5t5x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Washer Shim t/4 X 5/8 X 062

Washer Lock Hvy Helical t/4

Screw He>,'Socket 1/4-20 X 5/8

Shaft Asm Pittman

Nyliner Snap In

Bracket Steedng

:Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt

Gear Sector

Washer t3/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Screw Thdroi 3/8-t6x3/4 Tyott

Pin Cotter I/8 X 3/4 Cad

Rod Tie W}re Form t9 75 Mech

Sushisg ocg 5/8 td Dash

Screw

!nseri Cap S(rg Wheel Std B]k

Washer t3/'32 X 2_8/8 v_ 8 Ga

Nut Lock Center 3/8_24un:_

Adapter Wheel Strg _'_'

,_'_u/835id

Soot Shaft Steering

Washer 25/32 X 1 !/4 X I6 Ga

Cap Spindie Fr Top BJk

Fitting Grease

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

Alt component dimensions given in U.So inches

! inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRAC ?' U BER 9i7.2564,5t

SEAT ASSE_IBLY

2¢%.

-!- _<.

@,,

",,<\ 23

17 i2

K_Y

NO,

151205

140551

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

i74.90616

19131614

140552

!2t246X

121248X

DBSCRIPTIO_I

Seat V350

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-t6unc X I

Washer t3/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Seat Cprsr_ 2 250 B_kZi

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 X I Ty°tt

Washer t3/32 X I X 14 Ga

Pan P_t Seat (b k }

Bracket Pnt Mour_ti_sgSwitch

Bushing Snap B_k Nyi 50 td

_ZY PART

NOo NOo D_SGR]PT!ON

14 72050411

I5 134300

t6 121250X

17 t23976X

t8 I24238X

2t t53236

22 STD54!431

23 74780814

24 '19i7'I9i2

25 1270'18X

26 STD55It50

BIOT£:

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-3/8

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt

Nut Lock i/4 Lge F_g Gr 5 Zinc

Cap Spring Seat

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc BIkz

:Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-13 X 7/8 Gr 5

Washer 17/32 X t-3/16 X t2 Ga

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1/2

AI componer:_t dimensions give_ in U.S. inches.

I i_ch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

DECALS.

PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917,256451

14 17 8 6 3 7 21 7 4 8 14

\I1

I 5 I8

\t3

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 138955

2 272936

3 151815

4 151816

5 i32674

6 i3364.4

7 142249

8 t42252

9 125880X

10 1495!6

1i 137537

KEY PART

DESCR!PTION NOo NO,

Decal Instruclion Operat Eng 12

Decal Engine 12.5 Hp B&S _C Cra:_ts 13

Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 14

Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman t5

Decal Grille 16

Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora !7

Deca! Panel Side _ic i8

Decal lnsed. Hood Bik 21

Decai Fender Craftsman Red .-

Deca_ Btry DngdPsn Eng, Acme -

Decal r. ,.,

_,,au_on EnglishlSpanis

4900J

146o46

105809X

136832

! 4.0837

133179

131265

13831 t

t539t7

t r<or_ 8

DESCRiPTiON

Decal Clutchib_ake Engiish

Decal \A,be!t Dr Sch Tractor

Decai Chassis 5 Sp 38"

Decai Mower Drive Schematic 38

Decai, Brake Parking Saddle

:,eca.,_ ,.,ap CNSMR help u_

Decai Mower Qc System

Decal Lightbox

Deca! Lift HandIe

Manuai_ Owner's (,:£ng!ish)

Manua!_ Owners (Spanish)

4,10

KZY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIP'T_ON

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 I06732X417

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X4t7

9 124635X

10 7t52J

1I I04757X

-_ 144334

Cap Value Tire

Stem Vatue

-Fire F Ts 15 X 6 0 _6 Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Sewice

Fitting G_ease

Bearing F!ange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

TiTe R Ts 18x8 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle Blk t 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: A!l component dimensions given in U.S. inches,

l inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTSTRACTO_ o _ MOD_L NUMBER 9t 7°2564_

ENGINE

(

! i

i12

13 /

4O /

t OPTIONAL EQUIP_1_NT

! Spa_:k A_'este_

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR °°MODEL NUMBER 917.25645t

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

132759

17720410

150453

4 137348

t3 272293

!4 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 t50554

29 137180

31 109202X

32 128549X

33 i23487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 ......

40 124028)(

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD55113I

72 71O70512

78 17490620

81 128861

NOTE:

Control Throt Rh BIk Pd115 10

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine B&S 10.5-t2.5 _C, DC

Model No. 289707, -0179-01

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 td Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3!8 Npt X 3"

E_bow Std 90 Degree 3/8-t8 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield Browning

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel t 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

C_amp Hose Btk

Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x 3/4

Line Fuel 20"

Ptug Oil Drain (Order From Er_gine

Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyt Btk Fuel Line

ScrewHexwsh Thdml t/4o20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/'I6oi8x3/4

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16xt qi4 Tytt

Nut Ftange I/4-20 Starter Nut

Altcomponer_tdime;_sionsaiven _n.... ._, ,,,........

I inch = 25.4 mm

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T_RAC°t"OR °- £JIODBL NUMBER 9!7o25645t

L]Fi"

32 !9

18,

,\2

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917o256451

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRJPT)ON

I 138973 Rod Asmo Lever

2 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift

3 ,105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga,

6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 I2563IX Grip Ha_dfe Fiuted

8 122365X Button P_unger Read

10 122512X Spring Cprsa

11 t39865 Lift Asm, Link LH

12 t39866 UR Asm. Link RH

t3 4939M Reta;ner Spring

15 127218 Link Fron_

t6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc

18 73800800 Nut LockWiWsh 1/2q3 Unc

t9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 3146R Ftetainer Spring

31 t40302 Bearing, Pvto Lift, Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOT£: Aft component dimei_sions given in U,S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

_:PAtR PARTS

TRAOTOB - o _oaO©£L NU-_ZaB:R 9t7o255451

_aOWER

2 .... 8_

REPAIR

£8OWER

PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256451

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 142829

2 STD533t07

3 t380I7

4. 138440

5 4939M

8 130832

8 850857

10 140296

1I 134148

i2 129895

"_q,,_137645

14. 128774

'i5 1!0485X

16 t40329

19 13282'7

2'1 8TD54143I

_.o t37807

24 105304X

25 i237i3X

26 110A52X

27 t06738X

28 19111016

29 !06735X

30 t38'7'76

31 129988

32 153532

33 i37265

:!)8 i :31494

4.1 13355I

4.8 ! 33504.

-4.5 ",-:-.m_.,'> ' ".qe

53 13.084,0

54. i $3943

55 i83840

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Mower blousing Assembly 56 122052X

Bolt Carriage 5/16-I8 x 3/4 67 149848

Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar 38/.42 68 144200

Bracket, Asrno Deck Sway Bar 38" 69 _ _D._60907

Retainer_ Spring 7t 142427

Asrn. Suspension Rear 72 !3t870

Boit, Hex 3/8-24 x !-I/4 Grade 8 73 127847

Washeh Lock, HW Htcl Spring 3/8 74 12t748X

Washer_ Hard B!ade Mower Vented 75 12000029

Blade, Mower, M@ching 38" 75 128909

Bail Bearing 77 127845

Shaft and Bearing Assembly 78 140384

(b3ctudes Key Number I5) 79 !27498

Mar@tel Housing, Vented 80 153701

Bail @eaSng, Mand_ei 81 73350600

Stdppe_= Meweh Vented 82 142028

:SOILShouider 88 783ij

Nut, C;owniock 5/18o!8 87 128772

Bracket, Mower Deflector 88 19t 1I2i 6

Cap, Sleeve 89 19133612

Spring. Defie(;tor 92 73800600

NuL Push 107 133502

Shie!d_ Deflector !08 133503

Washer !I/32 x 8/4 x16 Gauge 109 74760640

Rod, ._--_"_',.,_,se 1! 0 i 42587

Sc_ew_Yhdf"ol He× Hd 1t3 174905't2

Washer, Spacer

Putey, Mandrel 122 131289

Nut, Fb.qgeiock 9116 123 t3i 288

Pulley, tcileh Fiat 'I1...{4.STDS33717

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 128 i53390

Rod, Pivot .... t 30794.

Rod, Ctutcl% Secondary

Retaineh Sprin9 - .. 142820

B_aXe Assembly

_Nasher Hs.rdeaed

!dler Arm Assernbiy

DESCRIPTION

Spaceh Retainer i-3/4

Knob

Beit

Pin_ Cotter 3/32 x 3/4.

iqed, Clutch, Primary

Spring, Re_um

Arm, Ck;_ch, Secondapy

Washer 25/32 x I,,,5/8 x I6 Gauge

Ring, Klip

B.O[t, o{10 UICk-:,

_(eeper, Spring

A_]"a,Clutch, Prima%_

Bushing

Spdng

_\' _ Jam 3/8-48 UNC

Trunnion Adj 94

Runner, Li-._

Runner, RH

Washer 'ti/32 x 3/4 x 15 Gauge

Washer I3/32 x 1 x 12 Gauge

Nut Lock Hex W!h_s 3/8-16 UNC

Spacer, Retainer

Stifferler, tdier Arm

So!t, Hex Head 3/8-t6 x 2-i/2

Upsto9 Deck Front 38"

Screw, He:( Head, Tied. Roll.

5/I8-1.8 x 3/4

!qod, @rak% LH

Rod, @_aKe,RH

Soft., C_arlia.ge 8t8-i6 x 1-814

Washer f-"ht

_='-,_d"<"'....... '" _" (inc!.,Jdesivt_.n.x_,I.,'._,.>,>efa_.,._y _<ey

Nur_ibe!'s I2-!5, '17-I 9, 81 and 33)

iY!ow®rf_e_<'k ,_",_,,.,,.....@'_:q-':'_.,..,

HOT[(: AI oompone!st dhnensions giver,, in U.8. k_ches

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o-_ MODEL _UMBER 9, Z°2.o4_3 _I

DANA ° e # ,_ -o_.7RAN<-_AXLo_ _.L!ODEL NU_BER ,_;_G0,q8

<'<_:'.% /

I9 40 41

i t5

4,5

/4_

/47

/48

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7o256451

DANA TRAHSAXLE- _ODEL NU_IBER 4360-78

KEY PART KiT PART

NO. NO, IISOIIPI'IOH NO, HO,

! 142671 Housing, Upper

2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large

1/4o20 × .734

3 134400 BaH, Detent

4 !05904X Spring, Detent

5 t05905X Screw, Set

6" 138235 Kit, Shifte.r Assembly

::>[ hte_

7 '_'_o",o_'_"_°C_ Boot, " '- °'_ "

8 I2095iX Puck, Fdction

9 143045 Seal O!

10 142672 Ring, Retaining

tt 134793 * Assemb% Kit Shim °625 Shaft

t2 143051 Seadr% F}ange

13 !20415X Washer, Plain °632 x t.38 x °046

14 1426,74 Key, Woodruff, #9

15 t38234 Assemb!y, Kit Input Shaft

16 tI0078X Pinion, Bevel, 14 Teeth

t7 !05909X Ring, Retainhs9

18 -s,,_:¢q-_v,,,,.,_o_,_., Chain, 24 Pitches

19 106,9I!X Beating; Flange

20 !426,,75 Gear_ Spur, 14 Teeth

21 138246 Cofiar, Clutch

22 138238 Assembly, Kit, Clutch Keys

23 !3479i Screw, Tapping w/Sealer

24. !,._._.._.6,7o Shafi, Intermediate

25 2244.J Key, Woodruff, #6I

26 ._a<_-,_._:.,v

27 t20470X Sprocket, 18Teeth (Reve_-se)

28 !t0070X Spacer

29 .,_.,.,._,x::7-,f Ges.r_ Spur, 37 Teeth (!.=,)

30 129405X Gea[, Spur 30 Teeth (2=,)

3! !08980X Gear, Spur,. 25 Teeth {3,o)

312 ':...... .6'{ " -

: 4 _-"_-, Geer, 6put, 22 Teeth (@,)

33 1,::4.sop Ge_', 8pub i9 x-_ _, z,.o,,_

....., ,, JO :_<;QD._ =o

34 184797 Sps.ce_" i.i33 x !.50 x .375

35 I05925X Wa.sheh Plain .640 x 1.37 x ..061

37 101978)( Spacer .130 x ! .00 x .169

38 si0079X Asser_bty, Gea!'_ Col _bination of

_._o Teeth aP,d 't<...... ',.,._Teeth.

39 i24639X Shaft, Idler

4.0 120472X Spacer .635 x .875 x .755

DESOFIPTION

41 I05928X

42 tt0084X

43 134394

44 I20473X

45 t42678

46` i20407X

4,7 I06589X

48 120408X

49 I05937X

5O i 05936X

51 2226J

52 13440!

53 2264J

54 120474X

55 !t008!X

56 I05941X

57 !10071X

58 120952X

_ 00cv._,,59 _i c-'r,_"

60 I20475X

61 1426`80

62 i20961X

6`3 7294J

64 ...... v108t_bgA

55 120953X

,66 i 20954K

67 i84799

88 138244-

70 ! 1T:0950)(

71 73810500

72 i 0@596:£

""_ 1204.'18X

/©

SprocKet, 9 Teeth (Revel'so)

Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth

Assembly, Kit, Shim .750 Shaft

Shaft, Driw_

Gear, 5pub 12 Teeth (1=)

G,_a.r,c,pu_, 20 "f-o_h (2,,0)

Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (3=)

Gear; Spur, 28 Teeth (4,°)

Gear, _r_t]r 31 Teeth {5Q

Spacer .781 x i.00 x .375

Washer, Plain .632 x !:00 x .060

Washeh Neop._ene

Wasi_eh Plain .758 x !.25 x .03i

Axle, LH.

Gear, Miter_ 15 Teeth

Ring, Retaktmg

Gear, Spur, 32 Teeth

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, I5 Teeth

Axh:_,R.H.

Housing, Lower

Puck. Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Sc_'ew; SNf..Tapping, L.a__'ge

5/I6oi8 x 2.25

:Leve_', Acttt_£in9

,00.,:_'WasheiL _::_-_"" ";_'" .00 _-_:<:..... :>& I X' 1 X

@tacke%AY'ti-Re_:ation

hocknu1: S/I 6-24

Screw, % ii:-Yapping_ i._arge

5i16-18 x 1.44

Greags

*Use in combinations to maintain p_'ope_ c!earances

** O@er Key No. 15

HOTI; Aii component dimensions given ip, U.S. ir.ches

I inch :: 25.4. mm

" .... ::_:_7 (li....

l! _ l.I

&IS.......

................. .;,L%"]_')

7_ X ,7

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER g17,£56451

_2_ii__

_t044

_.S.-TS

Vps3-

12.1 CA_BU:_'Ofl OV_.RH,&UL K_T

, :<::.::...... [_-%, .

k.. 1

:;?N V

224

[ @2_::s::, :L:2S!!d

,_7:'¢i i

t ;S_# ,{;

--. L 2_F

492

8,011 "_J

REPAIR PARTS

801

_802 i

:!i

:%_,L.!_i/

.i _!h

284

%_ 524 1 d

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o25645.

BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER.289707, TYPE NUMBER 0!79@t

KEY PART KEY PART

NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

t 496413

2 399265

3 391086

5 4.94240

7 271866

8 39'14.06

9 27803

10 94821

ti 28O10O

t2 271916

271997

271996

13 _:.M62'_

15 94239

16 495162

94196

18 494.238

20 291675

22 94524

2:} .4928:26

24 222898

25 394681

394852

394663

894654

26 39'!?'80

392331

391781

391782

391788

27 260924

28 299691

391285

29 490:348

49048{)

32 9487i

33 262246

34. 262247

35 65906

36 26828

37 224502

40 221596

41 292260

42 93630

45 262248

46 212897

51 272465

Cylinder Assembly 52

Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Special 53

Toois For Installation) 75

*Seai, Oii 78

Head. Cylinder 95

* Gas_et, Cyt:inder Head 98

Breathe_ Assembly 104

* Gas£et, Valve Cover 105

Screw, .....c_-=m_',,.._ 106

Tt_be..B<eather 108

*::_;_<,b_t_-' an _,'. m_Cover t/64" 118

.............,,..4_s.:,K,.a,:._e

,,n_:::ke_, Cover "{ "" 12!V.YaR_L,c_S@ A):}b

* Gasket. _"-_ ,_........ __.3

•'..,,tc'.[,_.'_._a÷ Cover °009" _ ''_

c;crev,ACylinder Iqead t25

PIug, Oil Drair; 127

C_ankshaft I 30

.._:y,Timing Geal' 13!

,.3_, Engirte I33

* Seai, Oii 137

Screw. Seres, Base Mounting 138

Flywheet and Ring .Gear Ass,-. "_""', ,_m_,b 14t

Magneto 14.2

i{ev, Fiywheei 147

Piston Assernbly, Standard 164

Piston Assembiy .010" Oversize 171

Piston Assemb!y .020" Oversize 187

Piston Assembly .030" Oversize 188

i-qin9 c..... e.... _ ,.,_e;.,._ o.....>_:£,Pssto!%

R;n':_Set, P<'q * OhtoR_e. "::._"_ c _"_ o@9

Rin_._Set, o;_.,..,-. .

.. _....._, .0t 0" Ow:-ws_ze 2I6

.0_0 Over'size _t

.:::'qqqSe_ Pistcxi ......" ,', o

Rin!_:;Set, Ristes .0S0" Overs;ze

Lee.% :Piston .Pin 222

Pin Assembly, Piston, Standard 224.

Pin >_ssy., Piston ,005" Oversize 225

Rod AsseF.abty, Connectb 9 227

ROd '_............... ,_'s's's,4_

,_,ba_:>uNb:y, OO(1[lee'u!x%

.02(}" ;vt'n'_"v"'i,_.s,_;b._.b::._' Cra%_kDin, So_e ......o_".12

Screw, Connecting Rod 240

Valve, ExhE,.ust 265

Vaive, _ntake

SOT nq, "_ '_

Spdng, Exhaust Valve

Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Intake Valve

Rotocoii, Exhaust Valve

Retainer, Exhaust Valve Rotocoii

Tappet, VaIve

Gear, Cam

.... Gasket, Carburetor(to Elbow)

272554

94637

224061

9:3805

94098

495800

231789

231855

231854

224540

494383

49 ,'.'.._o_

94-616

495796

224539

494379

4.94381

281 i65

281164.

494.380

494537

PAwg

2i 38t 9

28 t 051

8938t5

93535

"762767

260871

2827@3

490815

494887

94513

495157

493935

94742

262785

394358

_,:_t 535

* GaskeL Carburetor

Stud, Carbu_etor Mounting

Washen Spring

Sc_ew, Se¢,qs

Screw, Idie Speed

**Pin, Fioat Hinge

** Vaive Assemb!y, Inlet ,,,_,,.._._-"_4i_

tnleL Valve Sea_

Vaive, Choke

**Vaive, Needie

Oarbu_et,x' Overhaui f<il

Screw, Eibow Mountir,.g

** i:qug VVe;ic;n(Sold in Kit Only)

Va!ve, Throttle

Shaft and Lever_ Thrott!e

*** Ge.skeL Float Bowl

.... Washer, Fiou£ _owl Screw

** Shaft _" ...... Choke

,_..;_,,. L_(::.x:V({?_"

** Nozz!e /JeL Carburetor

** jT';i'_ot,,.Jet

Carbu_ete_', L.Ibow

Nut, Air C:Ie_ner Mounting

L.ine, Fuel

SC_'ew_ .."!},_{:-_rq s

L;_]_,,,_"(}(:'Ve_T, or

Sorirg.Gove:'no_:

Oii ".....i'r .... _:_ea_ '

;3r;_.u;i.-:et.._.ssembiy

.-:';:'Jar'_..,(b_c:,,/::'_'r_o;"Contrei

(}i"art!:.::. {}:_':>it:):r) o F

Leve;" &ssem_:)iy, Geverno_

Wasi-e_, Gore;mot Crank

[::'i;ter Ft..ie}

C;a:,,"np,:::ssina

* ff_chJded in Gasket Set (494241)

** ;ncluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

*** Included in both Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAtR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU£oaBER 917 256451

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE =_£ODEL NU_BEiB 289707_ TYPE NU;_;IBER 0! 79°0t

KEY PART K£Y PART

Nee ?,lO, DBSc2,RtPT!ON NO, NO, 9ESOR_tPTtON

284 94073 Screw, Shoulder, 726 392134

Hex Washe: Head

284A 94704 Screw.. iqex Head 727 490324

304 4.98319 Housir% Bbwe_

305 94819 Screw, Seres, 81owe; Housing 728 94627

Mou_tii-,g 729 281i59

306 224545 Shieid_ (3yfinder 729A 225!'70

307 94623 Screw_ Seres, Cyiir;,der Shield 74I 262i35

Mounting '757 2!2359

308 491490 Cove< CyihderHead 758 899891

309 497595 Motor. Sta_%_.:n 759 298909

310 497@02 Boit, Yhru 76t 93875

3t 1 497608 B<ush Set 783 280104

333 492341 AmTatu<e, M:%j@eto 80I 894556

334 93381 S<:,'_ew_Seres, A,wnature Mounting 802 497605

_.>..... 802592 _ q 4% S04

346 93705 Sc<ew_He;< Head 842 270920

356 494328 Wire> G!o-'dnd 847 495415

858 4c,4P4t.............. _.aa:_te{"'...............o_s_ 85'1 22' .,-xw,i;_o

383 'i9203 Pule< Hywi;eet 869 26i463

383 89838 Wrench_ Spark Pk_g 870 2133t6

423 94073 Screw, Seres 871 261961

¢'B ............ ' J'-i "_a _' o< ._ "'*_' <

443 4.93909 -_,.._i_,G<:;.,:_Air ,...,e_, _e_

455 22255I Cup, Screen tv'iounting 872 28i104

z'...S"7493903 K,no_ /x_-Ciea.!._et. 875 .""_-_:"_-_

......... ; ..... -1'<1} -z 4_ d,_ /

4G:::i_222562 Sc,"-een_Fiush Rotating 8'77 393456

4.74 393474 Starer A!temr4o_

48:';:_93!!1121 Screw. Sef¢_s 955 94.642

5!0 4,97506 OSw.%Stari::'r 965 94108

.......... bA_<k:.,' _jn_; o/'d [.'.}iOS"isk: Oii hJleF {.!}7:!_ 4.<;_..k:,/-._

524:68838 Seai, i::ilk:::"T_be 977 4.94385

525 _.96i i 3 Tube° Oil ..'.::i!ie< !i87 281 ! 5@

585 272403 _:_£Jem,6._K_:qrCiea[]er i 005 260i:;::_7

537 281 ! 06 * O.-!::_i:._i],"d_Ck)s.i-te_ 1006 224.4.i3

544. 497@03 Am_a_:<..:r,:;::2)t.::_'te:' i01_:} :1-91255

_)!:£;i! ,!t'N !i_Y7 BUShiY';g, fl]i(;,v@ 'XOf Cys_'ti( J044 9.4.]i,;'3

50:2 92513 Seit, Govern<x :,....ever 1053 272397

592 2:}i082 Nut, P:iex i090 ,:$97607

501 ......_..............

::'b0c, d L.}ia:riq_)_ )-L£._i _"':'

w£,)e

6ii 49.$¢5I Fuel tniei-ube

614 9_:_39_ uotte% Hai<H;n

618 282803 Spring, Choke Return

834 281t68 ** Seal, Choke Shaft

634A 49i328 * Seat Governor

6348 28i 167 ** Washe< Throttie Shaft

635 66538 Elbow_ Spark Plug

546 224546 Brace, Air Cleaner

8r:°_ 93498 Screw, Seres

663 94620 Screw, Hex Head

663 280848 Spacer

Sea< Ring

{includes Mounting Paris)

L,ove_. b,.alt,_,

(includes ,k_bunting Screws)

Screw, Hex Head

Cti_, Lead Wire

Retainer Wi_e

t'],':. ,/a 'TA" "+t....

i...]i'_k,Counterweight

Cou r'..,!e_'we;ghtAssembly

Pin, Coun_:erwHght

Sc_ev%<}oLmto_weight

Gear, St,.:-::._4er

C,sp_Drive

Cap End

Seal. Oii Fiik_r Cap

Fill (]roup, Oil

7emfi,:_al, Ignition Cable

Seat, intake VaD.(e,Standard

Sea% Exhaust Valve, Standard

(kide, 'E!xhausi Valve

(iuicie, i,_--_t:-_!<eValve

sever, _-q,Cleaner

Bedy, Air Cieane_

Diode _:mdOormector Assembly,

<::)Lu!dC i:.cui!

:£,<.;_'ew:Fi.J,',_i{:bwl

i...,a,:.:k<m:t,i;_irCleaner Mounting

{Sowi i<sseynbiy, Carburetor

£)a<!i)_Ife_o[G.::_sketHit

Ss,:_i.']'_,":_i:i:ieShaft

i:::'.!V'}. ,):::i /w iff e i

P,etsi_ e< !::a_7

.._.be!:;<:i:

S.,.)rew,;_._xHead

IV}9,fiLiSl, 11>wn_,:_i"%

_,.::ie!_--,ine< Srus.h

RPM .... ; " o_ soG.11i}50; High: 3200-3400<:_._)@_Ngs, / _d: '[ F .....

* included in (Saskei 0..::_<..... \4_.o_',r'-'_o3o)_"

** !ncluded in Carbur@.or Ovemaui Kit (495799)

*** included in both Ca<bureto_ Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Sei (494385)

NOT£: All component dirnensions given in U.S. inches

I inch :25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

53¸

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SJGH'TING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WIiTH

SKY LINE OFt TREE.

OWNER'

UAL

MODEL NO.

917.256451

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

TH{S TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4=REPAIR

(1-800-473=7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800oFON-PAR'T

(t -800o366o7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1=800o659_5917

12.5 HP IC

ELECTRIC START

38" MOWER

5 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor witl be found on the

modet plate located under the seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

Afl parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING iNFORMATION:

° PRODUCT- TRACTOR

MODEL NUMBER - 917.256451

ENGINE MODEL NO. * 289707, TYPE NO, 0179-0t

o PART NUMBER

PART DESCRiPTiON

Your Sears merchandise has added vafue when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pfedge to

you, we service what we sel!.

153917 3.20.96 JH Printed in U.S.A.

_;::td_,t_,

ODEL 917.256451 OWNER'S MANUAL

_°Assembly

__Qperation

_CUstomer Responsibilities

_Service and Adjustments

_ Repair Parts

_AUToOP_; Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: t-800-659-5917

II i _ilrr'

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE [S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

t. GENERAL OPERATION

o Read_ understand, and foI!ow all instructions in the manual

and onthe machine before starting.

, Only a!tow 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 sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

*Never carry passengers,

,Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

!ook 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 ptace.

o SIow down before turning.

,Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting.

o Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or uncIogging

chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

o 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 into

.._ a trailer or truck.

lL SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe _njuryor death.

All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

o Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tal! grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you wiJl not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

o Fottow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

Keep att movement on the slopes stow and gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

sfope,

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradua]ty downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-effs, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of aCtiff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

,Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

"DOnot try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground,

*Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Itl. CHILDREN

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

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing actMty. Never assume that

chitdren will remain where you last saw them.

° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

= Be alert and turn machir_e off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation,

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

iV. SERVICE

* Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuets. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fue! with the engine

running. Altow engine to 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 water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment botts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

, Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

*Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build_up.

Clean oil or fuel spiIlage. Atiow machine to cool before

storing.

" StOP and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

,Never make adjustmerits or repairs with the engine running.

Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or aliow

obiects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec*

essary.

, Mower blades are shaqo and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adiust and service as

required.

&Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions, _t means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY JS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark ptug

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product cpn-

rains c_iemicais known tothe State of Cati_or.

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or Other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possibte dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any probiem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Sewice Center/Department, We have competenL we_i-

trained technicians and the proper tools to se_iice or repair

this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always obsewe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917,256451

SERIAL

t NUMBER

THE MODEL AND SERtAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

.. r _.,_,__. UNDER THi_ SEAT.

rot ; qHthUi D RE,J .DRD BOTH S;_4 ..<c t.fu, JIBE,, A. _D

' DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP _N A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERE]NCE.

s :NANkA ! ACSR {E aENT

A b_a,s Maintenance Agreement Jsavailable on this prod_

uct° Contact you_ nearest oearo store for details,

o Read and obsewe the safety roles.

Foliow a regt_ar schedule in maintaining, caring for and

doiny yOU, ,R:_,,_._...

-_' Follow the instructioss under"Custom@:' Responsibili.-.

tkes': and "Sto(age '_sections of this owner's manua!.

PRODUCT SPEO F OAT1ONS

HORSEPOWER: 12.5

', e" t P _ ¢'T"

GA_OL,NE _,A, A_I, Y ! .25 _'_A_ t ,'_......

_A UNLEADED REGULAR

ND TYPE: ._

]Otl TY_>E (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (above 32'W)

1 SAE 5W-30 (below 32'_F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJIgLM

(GAP: .030") STD 3614.58

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005" - .007"

EXHAUST: .009" o .0I I"

kGROUND_SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

Ist 1,0

2rid 2.1

3_d 3. I

4tt_ 4.0

5th 5.'i

REVERSE: I ,,6

TIRE PRESSURE; FRONT: 14 PFL

RF _ n, 12 PS:i

j CHA_GING..,._.:,Y'S __M.

L.........

i BATTEF1Y:

]_aL_-,b__BOLT TORQUE:

3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS Iflc.ADLiL-_fmtS

AMP!FIR: 25

MtN° CCA: t90

CASE SIZE:: U!R

30°35 FI', _ _ _:"

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internai

combustion engine and sho_..lld not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered,, br-sh-covered or grass-.cov -.

e{-ed land uniess the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrestor meeting applicable iocai o__st_,_talaws

(if any), if a spark attester is useG it should be maintained

in effective working oMer by the operator.

in the state of Caiifomia the above is _equired by !aw

(Section 4442 of the Caiifomia Pubiic Resb'urces Code).

O_.h_r _t;:_l_:P,rnav _ave s rnila_ laws. Fede "_.ilaws _,b[) V on

f_de_i lands A s ad< a_"es_e_ for t_ m_,ff _r i's av;diabte

through your nearest Sears Authorized ::;ervk>_ Cented

DepaRment (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

, _U,JiqOct_,,a aDO td, ,8 Li[:) aCCO_dii']Ci"°' "E.d_lr.,y_x_ I.IS _ }1For one k_) year f._omthe date of ourch,ase_ if this Craftsman Riding "_,, ',...... i.'. maintained, _"_"" ...._.... _ , n _d

to the instructions in the owner's maneaJ, Sears wiii repair or repiace, :free of charge, any [saris found to be defective in rnateriai :!

o_workmanship, i

This Warranty does not cover: _

_ Expendabb items which become worn dudng normal use, such as blades, spark piugs, air cteane(s, beits, etc.

o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as na_, thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equipmeni according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,

Riding equipment used for commercia_ or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ,ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of ourchase if an}, batteR7 included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery, will not held a charge, Sears will replace the battery' at no charge,

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQJIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SER _IC_ CENTER. AF-!X::R 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR _.,RAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

.... AVM _._Lc

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS .:_RVICE CENTER. (IN@JOME WARRANTY c_Emv,,._,_WILL STILL BE

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TR_P CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY

.°, ,..,_::_ONLY VVH!t_ETHIS :PRODUCT _StN THE UNITED STATES.

This War_nty gives you specific iegat fights, and you rnay also have other rights which may vaPy from state to state.

SEAR& ROEBUCK AND COo, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN LoTAT=S, IL ,'-n_,.,.,,_o,,_

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... :............................... t4

SERVICE AND ADJUST_ENTS ........................... t9o24

STORAGE .................................................................... 25

TROUBLESHOOTING ,.o;....................................... 26_27

REPAIR PARTS-TRACTOR ................................ 30-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................. .................. 48-52

PARTS ORDERING/SERViCE ............... BACK COVER

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

Adjustments:

Broke ................................................ 2"I

Cart)L!_etor .................................... 24

Mower

Front.-TooBack ......................... 20

SideoTo..Side ........................... 20

Thrott!e Contact Cable .................. 23

Air Fii!:eh Engine .................................. 17

Air Screen Engine ..................... :........ 17

Assemb}y ............................................. 7-.9

Battery:

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

• 3ta@_g witiq Weak Battery .....:..... 22

Sto_age ........................................ 25

Terminals ...................................... i 6

Beit:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ............ 2!

iV_owerBlade(s)

RemovaItRep!acement ............ 21

Blade:

:!.harpening .................................... l 5

:::_epi_cement .................................. ! 5

B;'ake Ad]usiment ................................ 21

If%

%.#,

......ss<o.'...,,__!"_.o!"Adjustment ........................... 24

%,0 n,t_oi:,s _o.,,.I,_1 i 0

Customer Responeibi!ities ............... 15o,i8

Air Filter .................................... i 7

Air Smeen, Engine ..................... 17

Cooling Fins, Engine ................ !7

Engine Oi! ................................ 16

Fuei Filter ................................. 18

Spark Plug(s) ............................ I8

Tractor:

Battery ...................................... I6

Bk_de ........................ ,................ i5

Lubrication '-'- "

,_hart ...................... 14

Maintenance Schedule ............ i4

Tire <}}are.......................... 8,t 5,22

Transaxie ................................. I 8

Cutting Height, _4ower ......................... t I

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .................. 23

Schematic ..................................... 29

Wiring Diagram ............................ 30

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................ !7

Air Screen .................................... 17

Cooiing Fins, Engine .................... 17

Oil Change ................................... 16

Oil Level .................................. ! 2,16

Oil Type ......................................... I6

Preparation ................................... 12

Repair Parts ............................ 48_52

Sta_ing ......................................... I3

Storage ........................................ 25

Filter:

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

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

Fuel:

Type ............................................. I2

Storage ........................................ 25

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

Hood Removattlnsta[lal:ion ................... 23

Leveling Mower L.e,.k .......................... 20

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................. i4

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 14

Mower:

Adjustment, Front4o-Back ........... 20

Adjustment, Side4o-Side ............. 20

Blade Sharpening ........................ 15

Blade Replacement ...................... 15

Cutting Height ...................... :....... 11

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

Operation ..................................... 12

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

Mowing Tips ........................................ 13

Muffler ................................................. 18

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

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ t2,16

Engine .......................................... ! 6

Storage ................. ...... :................ 25

Operation ....................................... i0-13

Operating Mower ................................ I2

Options:

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

Spark An'ester ........................... 3,40

Parking Brake .................................. 104 1

Pa_s Bag .............................................. 6

Parts, RepiacementiRepair ............ 30-47

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

Repair Parts ................................... 30--47

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

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

Service and Adjustments ............... 19-24

Carburetor ........ :........................... 24

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

Hood Removallinstatlation ........... 23

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Belt(s)

Removal!Replacement ............ 21

Mower Adjustment

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

Side4o-Side ............................ 20

Mower Removal ........................... 19

Tire Care ................................. 8/i 5,22

Stope Guide Sheer .............................. 5 !

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

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

Starting the Engine ........................ 12- I3

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

SIopping the Tractor ............................ ! i

Storage ................................................ 25

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 24

Tires ............................................ 8,t 5,22

Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 2&27

Transaxle ............................................ 16

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

Wiring Diagram ................................... 30

Wiring Schematic ................................ 29

ES D ATTACH

These accessories arid attachments were avaiiab_e through most Sears retaii out!ets a_sdcease.......s, ,_=,s wn..,] the tractor was purchased.

Most Sears stores can order these }_ems for you when you provide the mode! number of yo_Jrtractor,

•_._ _ :_s ....

SPARK, !

GAS _A_,_

C ;'

_NGINE O_L ] FUEL STABILIZER

;,IA

PSzRFOB ANC£

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are tinted be_ow with brief explanations o_how they car_hetp

you. This list was current at the time of pc_b_icatk_n;however, it may change in fuiure years .. more attachrner_ts may be .added, chan9es

may be made in these attachments, or some may no Ionger be available o_ iit your model, Co_ta.ct your 5nearest Sears store for _he

accessode_ and attach_'ae_ts that are avaiiable for you_" t_'actot.

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.

A_:RA"_OR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-.

pe_ed 2Sqnch steel spikes moun_.ed on 10-irich diamete" discs

puncture holes in 8oi_ at ciose k_tervais to let moisture soak in°

Steel weight tray for increased ps,qetration.

BAGGER iets you. co{bct g_ass c_ippings and leaves for a

healthier, nea.ter !ookJng _awr. Two Permane,x containers isold

30-gallon piastic bags.

BUMPeR protects front end of tracto_ from damage.

CARTS make hautbig easy. Va_iety of sizes avaiiabie, pRts

accessories such as side pans.i kits, tool caddy, car1 cover_

proteciive mat and doiiy..

CO_t_G A_RATOR takes small plugs out of soil to a!tow mo_s_.

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

hardeeed steei coring tips. 150 }b. capacity WEight tray.

FROKT NOSE Re LL_K:_can(era in f_'antof mower deck to reduce

ch_w_,cesof ":£:xdpi_g" on unev:::_rte;_ain.

GAN(I_ _4([_C_qk,_tsyou :ow 2 of 3 pull-behind attachments at once,

such as sw_e.p_ws, dethatchers_ aerators 0"_otfo_ _se with rol!ers,

carts or other heavy attac_'_ments).

,@A_JG_ '@'{N£:HX8 on both sid_-s of the mowe_ deck reduce

char_ces o_;%s_aiping" on uneven terrain° For mower decks r_otso

equippe£

_qi!jLC_-__:_{AKI_J{}_THA'TCN_£B_oosens soil and flips thatch and

matted ieaw;_sto !awn suHace _o_'easy pic-kL_p.Twenty spring line

taeth_ UseXl to p_epare bare areas to,seeding. AvailaNe forfi'oni

SPFIIHG 7_N_ t:iiqi_.-:TH_itrCH_Rcovers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into _a_!e hopper_ Mounts behir_d tractor.

roach, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) withodt

changing biades For models no_ equipped as 3qml Convertible

mowers. See "MOWER" in the Repair Pa_Is section of this

manual

RA_P 70£S AND _£_'I _let you k)ad and untoad tractor from a

pickug truck, Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x !0 Iumber.

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 184neh

d;ame[e_,'wate_4ight drum holds upto 390 Ibsoof weight. Rounded

edges prevent i3amq to tu,ff. A@ustable scraper automaticaJly

cleans dt'um,

btade eF;ars 4.24nan path when angled !eft or right. Raises, !owers

with side [eve_'. AdiIsstable skids; _ep!aceabte, reversible sc_aper

bar. (Us,_ with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawba!-

weight.)

SNOW°_%_ROW_:_Rhas 4i}...inchswatK Drum-.type auger hat, dies

powdery and we,/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin

a_rarigement. Discharge!._eh_.£eadjusts from tractor seat. 64nch

diameter spo_£ discharges snow 10 to S0 feet. Lift eont_o_Iedat

tractor seat. (Usa with chains and whee! weights and/or rear

drawbar wef£iht,)

a_'_._£_a use 12.ovolt :DO _ r_.__',-_s,._.,_,..motor that connects to _ss

tractor ba_t,ery or other 12-volt source, !rscludes booms foe

automa£ic si.wayk_gand h_,.ndhe!d wand for spot a_}r.win% Wa_sd

has adjt_st_:_blespray pattem_ For appiyir_g herbick_es_ inse.cti _

cides, [ungicides end }iquid fe_!i_izers_

i!_g e_,sy, @_oadcast spi'eade_s are aIso user@ for gran@ai de._

ieers arc:t sand,

SWSEP!_._:.::9iet yo_._co!_eet grass clippir_gs and leaves,

T_LL_!iI!:}!__as5 hp er_Nne and 36.-inch swath to p_epai'e seed beds,

cu_tiw4e and com::}est garden residue. 7ifler has its own buik4a

}iftand depth control system and does NOT require a s_eeve hitch

Fits any kawn,yard or gai'd.en tractor. Simpiy hook _@i:othe t!actor

dethatching, aerating, hiJli,qg...without toeis_

"f'_RBC_,_A,_NSate heavy duty; closely spaced e-;traqarge cross

iinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction,

frame, ABS p_astic top; Near plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility. Hinged me_al doers with catch. Keeps opet'ato_' warm

and d% Remove viny! sides and windshields for use as sun

protecto_" in s.snmer. O}st]oaa_ accessories _ck_de; tinted/

tempered soiid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;

!2-voit amber caution light for mour_tir_g on cab top.

VACS for poweff@ collection of heavy g_ass dippi_sgs and ieaves.

Optior_a_ wand attac_'wsser_tto pick up debris in hud4o-reach

piaces. VAC/CH1RP_R includes a chipper_shredde.n

WEIGHT BRACKK1 _for drawbar for snow removai appiicatior's.

Uses (t) 55 ib. weight.

WHSFCLWB_GHTS for roar wheeis provide needed traction for

snow removai or dozing heavy matedais.

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i : "" _,-.::,.>n,_17i32 xi-3ii6 x12 ¢:sauge

_ t27 ...... _=v,:÷,,.-."i,a4<;20 8!4

' {2) Hex Nuts 114-20

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t2) V'_8.sb,e,,'s _,,ai_°,,_.x 518 )<!9 Gauae

Ra_r'ts sao}(ed se_arat_D_ i_1 Cantton.

Steering

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Steenng

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Slope Sheet

YournewtractorhasbeenassembledalthefactoPiwithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembiedforshippingpurposes°

,,_' _'_ ,dg, _u:;n_d .-_d_*:4yo UseTo ensure safe and proper ooeratbn of your _,ac,._.,all _oarts;and hardware you assemble mus_ be + _,+,_,_ ,-,_r- -=',

the correct toots as necessap! to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSE_IBL¥

A socket w_ench set wil! make assembiy easier. Standard

wrench sizes are iisted.

(!) 5/16" wrench (!) 9/16" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches Ti_e pressure gauge

(1) t/2" wrench Utlity knife

(1} 3/4:' wrench

When Aght and left hand are mentioned in this manual, ;t

means when you ane, in the operating position (seated

behind the steering whee0.

TO R_2_:JIOV[_TRAOTOB _RO_q OARTON

UNPACK CAn'T'ON

_._ Remove eli accessible :loose pa._Ssand parts ca_tons

fi°om cai!:on (See page 6)_

° Cut s.Jonglines on ca_tono,from top to _._.,._,h_-.¢-_.,-w_,_,_a.t four

comers of ca_ton and Iay panels flat.

n,<_c_for any additionai I _ ..

. .OO.,_-,_padre Or Ca_ons ahd

remove,

BEFOR_ _ROLLtHG °TRAO°TOF_ OFF

SK@

ATT,AOH STffff_]NM WHffE£ (See _]go t}

'_ Side the steering bushing ove_'the steering shdto

Raise steering shaft fc,n_varduntil screw holes in dash

lne up with steering bushing° instatI two {2) she,et

mete; screws and tighter_ securMy.

* Position steering• boot ova( ,:_..,,.,,_-___.-,_;_shall

,_ Piece tabs of steedng boot evertab st(>ts in dash and

push down to secure.

,_ Slide steedng wheei adapter onto upper steedng shaft,.

,, n,...._,'._o._., _.........e, _,,,t,_;=,ya_e poiKt;ng

o._it_.__,front wheeis of the-'+r..,,--',--r .......'_---,......

st..'aight fo_wa_'d.

_* Position steedng wheel so cross bars are hoAzontai

{ieft to dght) and siide onto adaptor..

o_ Assets:hie l_cu._ fiat wasf_er ........ "":=,_e3/8-z_,_iocknut and

t_ghten secure 8,

_> Snap steering whee_ insert into center of steering

wheel,

'_ Remove protective ptastic from tractor hood and gdk

1M_OR ANTk, HECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SK![) THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

is To ROLL O_:F SKtO,

TO BOLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera°

tics s®ctios f@_ !oeat]o_ and _unetion of con-

t_ols)

o Press _itt}ever plunger and _ais¢ attachment lift lever to

}is highest position.

Re!ease parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

peda!.

'_ P!ace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

_, Rol tt'actor backwards off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up agains;:

tractor. #

ASSE BUsf

The tires on you_"tracto__were ovednflsted at the factor_ for

shipping purposes: Co_rect tire pressure is important for

test cutting periofmancso

Reduce tire pressure _e PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPEC!FtCATJONS' on page 3 of this manual.

Forbestc_4ttingresuits_mower housingshouldbe pFoperiy

leveled, See N°O L._2VELMOWER HOUSING" in the

Serdce @nd Adius'tmet_tssectiono_thismanual.

See the figut"es that a_e showr., for re@acing motion and

mowe_°b!ade diive be!ts in the Secvioe and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify thst the belts are routed

corrt_ctly,

I:;£&AT

S¢+,'I''?I£FQV

£i,L)I<O00:?I /! '

;: !!!

I::;'!f.';;,,:-3

/$ ##

;-u_er you Ieat'n how to ope_a_e your tractor, checL Io see

that =-_ is ......

..... 8,._,n of

i'[}aflIlal,

0 Aoo urn.. TH,q7-"ytOU RES'E'I VE7WACTOR, WF Vi:,qSH_" ,,':,..........= ,c-

7WEBLY:S'TPI£'/::_FOF_%IANCEANDS/4 FiSF:AC770N #-i:_OH

N-lie QI_z_£iTY PRODUCK

PLi.EASE REWzZW K_E FOLiOW!NG OHEC_:fZ._ST;"

/All assemNy }nstl°uctiens have been compJeted.

# No rems_ining ioose pa',_tsin earl:on.

/ Battery is pr,,.)peAyp_epa_ed and chai'ged. (MinimL,'m

! !_,our_'.t'¢ amps).

¢" Seat is adjus%_=,dcomfor!:e_biyand tightened secL_reiy.

/AI tit'es are pi'operiy inflated. (For shippi¢.,g putpcses,

the tiles were ovednfisted at the factory)°

/" Be sure mower deck is pi'opedy ieveied side-to-:side/

front.;to-rea_ l%r be.st cutting _'esuits. (Th'es y_ft..istbe

ptepe_ly inflated fe_ ieve!ing).

# Oheck mower _.q"sdddve be!ts. Se sure they are routed

p_operiy aro_nd puleys and inside at bait keepet-s.

t.,f,_osswiring, oee m.a_.al connections are s,.&,secure

and wires are propedy cIamped.

WH&K fiEARN@G HOW7"O USE YOUR KRA OrOR. PAY

E)(_r-?AA 7hCEN770N TO THESFOLLOWING IMPORTANT

!7_MS:

V" Engine oit is at proper ]ev@,

/ Fuei tank is filied wkh fresi% clean, reguiar unIeaded

gasoline.

../ Become familiar with al controls - their location and

function, Operate them befo._eyou sta_ the engL__e,

7" Be sure b_ake system is in safe operating con,::i_tion.

Thesesymbo!smayappearonyourtracto_orinliteraturesuppliedwiththep_'oductoLearnandunde,,standthei_meaning.

BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINEON ENGINEqFF OILFREo,_,I.;_:. LIGHTSON LIGHTS" .......

L_Y .....

_H J,\_;. MOWER HEIGHT DiFFEREN]]AL

rUE_ PARKING BRAKE jNo_,_.Klxb'

REVERSE NEUTF_AL -_v"_ i C)*%_

MOWER UFT AttACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED ..,LUTort DISENGAGED

IGNiTiON

_ANG_:_, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models oniy)

OPE ON

A_i-_u_ _%gUH FRAC I OH

._,-0E,_uW:£TM THIS OWNEWS _ANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPE_ATING YOUR TRACTOR

cvmu_:_,_e the i!iu.sti'ations with your tractor to famiiarize yourse! with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this rqar uai fi:)r?.mxe refers)nee.

Our t<actoi's co<from] to lh.q ,:,<_..f_'_'v,,%,standa_'ds of the American Nationa.i Standards !nstitute.

_r'.<_._,*,l._mI_;:w.'t"CLUTCH LI.':VIIR: Used to engage the

_' ,,,e,_b}ades, or _' .... "_'_ to _, _,

,,,o ..... othe¢ .=Lavhr,__n.,_ muunt..d to your

< {11,,,,kO _.

THIOTTL!iCHOKE OONTtOL: Used for sta_ing and

oonti'oiIing engine speed.

o,ra_k-

,+,.olj _CH,=_#RA¢_Ic ;=¢,:_,_=_.. Used 'lOt dec,IuIchfflg and ....

ingthe tractor and starti,-@ the engine.

PA,'_MH_:_ BRAKE: Locks c!utchibrake pedal into the

b<s.keposition.

_AR_'m,r I _% _,R, Selects the speed and direction of

t_actor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT L[!V[R: Used to raise; lower and

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor.

Lt_\T L_V_R PLUNGER: Used to _elease attachment fft

lever when changing its position.

IGNFIqON SWITCH: Used for sta#:ing and stopping the

engine,

OPE

HOW TO USE YOUR TRAOT_R

TO SET PATx_K@4QBRAKE (See FiG 6)

You r:tracto r is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch,, When engine is running, any 8fttempt by the

operator to ]eave the seat without fi!*st setting the parking

brake wit shut off the engine,

Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hoido

_. P!ece parking brake iever in "ENGAGED" position and

rebase pressure from ciutchibrake pedal Pedaishouid

;,amain }n ;:BRAKE _'position. Make sure parking b_ai,,:_::::

wil! hoid t_stctor secu_eo

STOPP@4Q (See _:'iG 6}

MOWER BLADES -

,:_ Move attachment c}utch lever to "DISENGAGED '_pc.,

sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

= Demess clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

Move gearshift lever to neutraD(N) position,

ENGINE -

o Move throttle control to slow (_) position,

HOTE: Faiiuf8 to move throttle control to stow (,_)

position aad aitowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engineto "backfire",

Turn ignitior_ key to "OFf position and remove key.

Aiways remove key when leaving t_actor to p_"event

unauthorized use,

o Neve_ use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Unde_ certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning:" of grass, To e!iminate th}s pessibiity,

always stop engine when stopping tri_ctor on grass area_,

,_,*,L!f!O .... Always stop t_aotor ogre- ,

p4ete@,as desc,sqbed above_ _efo_e lear° 1

j_'_:_the ope_a_.o_ _sposition, te empty I

{:;_ass catc_qer_,etco :_

AM_I',/s operate engine at fl.Althrotth_iL

Operating engine at }ass than Mi throttle reduces the

batte._ycharging rate.

_ F:uilthrottie offers the best bagging and mower peffo_--

f_aP, ceo

TO _iOVE FO_:aWARD AND BACKWARD

(See 15"i9,(5)

The diFection and speed of movement is cont_oled by the

gea_shif!: bver,

+ Staff b4actor with ciutchibrake pedai dep_°essed and

gearshift iever in neuti'ai (N) posH:]ono

-_ Move gearshift ieve_ to desired position.

€ S!o,_,Ayr,aiease c;utch!brake peda; to start moven;enL

ii?IPOR!R/&HY: BRING TRACTOF] TO ACO?dPL,_iT'E S'FOP

_._ L :I%,Y'i [9 ,

_;,::;,-_,iH: :brIn-F_NG OH CHANGING ....'-" "=' Fi:'ALUREI

TO DO ,10 WILL.SHORT!N'-i '!-H-{USEi:-UL LiFE O_: YOUR

TIIAHSA)(LE.

{See FiG 5)

The post:ion of the ath_chm,er_t iift iever determines ihe

cutting height,

-- Grasp lift 1ever,

Pr:_:}sspiunger with thumb and move iever to desired

poftion,

The cutting height range is approxime, te!y !-I/2 to 4", The

heights are measured from the ground £oIhe biade tip with

the en@ne not running. These heights are appro×imate

and may vary depending upon sot conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to approximateiy 2-I/2

inches duqn9 the cooI season and to over 3 inches

during hot months, f:o_"healthier' and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

,_ For best cutting pe,donmance, grass ove_"6 inches in

height should _e mowed twice, Make the first cut

re!ativeiy high; the second to desired height.

U o E

TO OPERATE! _OWdA (See _!ig, 7)

You rtracto__is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. Any attemot by _he operator to ieave the seat wih

the engine running and I've attachment aiutch engaged will

si_ut off the el]gine.

_ Se!ect desired height of cut.

StaF: mow@" blades by engaging attachment clutci]

cont_oi.

, ',"....... m i & ,_'%vit 0

"X) <rw'x_:_,uOW:=H d se_,_s_getsttachment

!£

C:hx_se the .>,.,,,_q-',,e_,.'o_s_.eed before starting up o_down

>. Avoid stopping .::_changirsg speed on isils.

if s}owir_g _!{ ecessary, move throttie control {ever to

sbwe_" pos_i:ton,

,,, H"s:oppi_g Js..}psoluteJy'necessa% push ck£chiD_ake

pedai q.Hc}dy te brake position and engage pa_king

brai<e.

Mov:s- ._earsisfft iever :'o.!st .'sear.,.. :Be.sure you }save

"_Sowed morn _or traei:or to roll oJ,gt,_,y as you rested:

o To res.tad movemer %.dowfy, .dease e.ark,t g b_ake and

cit..'tchibrake :pedaJo

o Make a 1.um_ slowly

R_e attachment fft to.highest position with attach-

ment lft control.

o When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

Ieve_ is in neutral (N) position°

DO ROt , ' _""_

_;},o.,_,or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH,

iNOTB: To p_otect hoed from d@mage when Wansporting

yod_'tractor on s.ta;ck or a traiier, be s.u_-ehood is clesed and

secured to t_actor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to .t,,acto_"{rope, cord, etc.).

!r"._g.I

........ _o,. !._,.uof hen been shipped, fromthe

"".he<.._with summer vve,g A;oil,.facto% aiready ":_ ""'"_ _"

lo /,,., qround,

............ r g_neot with tractor on _ --,_

siq'i_,Ss pk "_'m

oFJemove oi!-iiti.cap/dipstick, ,._nd_.t,,_,_..,e_ ,, '-*" _"," ";':-"

,..,,i_'_'°fi"<'-,..--and screw -.'-,.-,,..<.tight, wait for _s_.f¢.._gs_..--,,s,_o_d_,,

remove and _'eadoi! !<.veL If necessary, add ol g.ntii

....FULL" mark on dipstiok is _.._c__,-_

.e_,_,_,_.._.Do not overfi!l.

..,.,,a,. _, .,.,.rs..,,J,, you shouid cr_ange oil fo_

C.............".......I .....; ' . ,;_..,.1,O. ix]anuall.

..d_.J[o,,4s,-.-.les,ue_'_,,b!lities_," "sof this . . ' '}

., To :hancje ..... ........... the 0 d---_,,, -c_.... ,:'_'._li-

ties seotJon ii'] this menuS.

.Fiii K_ei lank. Use fi"esh, ciean, regt.Aar urfie.:.ttded

gasol_se with 8 mir@rium of 87 octane. (Us _::,of ieaded

gasoiine wiJ!incrs'ase cs.rbon and _ad oxile deposits

and reduce va-.ive!ire},.Do _otmi:,<el wJ-i:t_ga:..o!ne.

}]:'tJrGi%ase !L}(,} ]o q_JaN_ities _hai ca, _',be iJse(J within _}0

,daystoassu;'crue! f_eshness.

IB_IPOF_TAH%',".WHEN OPERATING IN TZMP[iRA-!'UR_.S

S-i']LOW32°F(0<:0), USF FP;ESH, CLEAN W_N-YEIRGRADE

GASOL.IH£ TO H£LP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHYR

S'T'ART!NG,

WARH/HG: Exoedence _ccares _ "

, , }at alcohol blended

fuels (ca!led gasohei or .....,_'_-,gethan@ or methanoi) can

attract meisture 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

prob eros., the _,u.=,,;-_,system should be emptied before stof

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, sta£ the

engine and IeI it run until the iuei lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuei next season, o_;e Storage Instruc-

ions for additionai information. Never use erN_ne or

ca@uretor cleaner p['oducts in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

I _.._,,TlOk,!o Fill to bottom of :gas t..ar_k

09E

TO STA aT EH@HE (See Fig, 6)

When staddng the engine for the first time or if ti!e engine

has run out of fuel it wJJt<take _"÷ "

_.,_da 8rar_king time to move

fuel from ÷t-._ .

,.i_ tank to the engine.

Depress o!utchibrake pedal and set parking beake.

,, Place gear shift lever in neutrai (N) position°

o Move attachment clutch to °'m_M'_'A_¢zcm"

........ _s_,,a.... position.

Move thrott!e controt to choke (iX[) position.

Here: Before "'-" the

.:s_.art_t_g,read _. _ warm and coid starting

procedures below.

hsert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START"

position and retease s_eyas so(m as engine starts_ D.e

not _un sta_er continuously for mere than fifteen sec_

onds per minute° ....i_t_'e engine does not <_._._,.afte_

severa_ a_.t_mpt_ move tt_rottie controi to Tast (@)

position% wait a few m autos anci try again° If_a_,ne ,_MI

doe_ rK)t rt "''d

" ..._.¢_..... move the thro@e control beck f:o the

choke {1\I) oosition and rot%

WARM °'amx_°"_'_:_c_'_"_' _' _....

_v,,,:,:.,,_,.;_o _Ai_ t _N',.;_(50°Fand above,}

-_ When engine .>.aabo_- _'_-'.move the in rottF',,....... cont tel to t_e fast

(@) position.

o 1%e<_.4t_d__=.nts and g,o._na ch,_,e car,,now be used. !f

the erx]ine does not scOOp!,the !oad, restart the ,_"-%in_:,_ "_

and aibw itto warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHI:!!R STARTING ( 50':' F and beiow)

-_ VVhene.ngine sta _:s,allow engine to run with the throttle

control in the choke (]\]) position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throi:fie control to _ast(.'@)position.

This may require an e_!;ff,e warm--t_p period from

severai seconds to several minutes_ depending on the

temperature.

_'-' The attachmer_ts can also be used c!uring the engP_e

warm-.upperiod

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

temperatures {bebw 32 F) the carburetor fuei mi4tu!'e may

ADJUST CARaURE] O q"'in the Service and Adjusm_ents

section of this manual.

FIG, 8

.,13

R R:SP BI ES

I _ _}Tia _g(: _mx<:_o[te_; wilen opera:ring under a hear 7 ioad or in hif_h amb[erll temperatures,

2, S<}!_/i?;_ moe_ ofte;_ !,/net,, ope_(,£fng its @ty o!' dasty colditions,

:':f. i ::du :}_ed wRh oii fif;'er, chm:ga ot evsy 50 hours,

4- ;:_epk_ ;a bktdes more o[_ea when mow_i G ]rl sandy ,';-._ol.

5 - If aquipae<,i wlti_ _:ctjusiabie sy.sterr_.

",B-Not reqq_ed if ,_quipped with mainlenm_ced,_e6 batep/.

7 - Tl!7_:#.eniront ax}_:_pivot boll to 35 fblbs, maximum,

Do fiat ovsqighten.

Son% adjtJstme_sts wiif %-ed to be rP.,adepe_°iodically to

7:',_opetiymsJr_taitsyour tr%i:or.

AII adjt,_stmer;ts ir_t!-e Semicf; and Adlus';:ments section of

t!;is .................... _ be checked ai: ,.._._ o, ,c_...<d. ,>,_a..o,,,

Once a year you shouid }'epJacethe spa_°kplug, clean

or replace ai_ tilted a_sd check blades and belts for

we% A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air@el mixture and he!p your engir_e run better

and last longer°

_:_ _'Dt_ _-?"- e"<,__ -__,;',_'=

bh_{.: erigiRe 011 ,:,_e

Oheck b:ak:e operatk}n.

+ C_-#._-_-.,,_._....,..tit-e p_'essure.

Check '" :o'_s,., "

._of . .. _astefiers.

!ITtPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL. NYLON BEARINGS. VISOOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILl., ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

Tlq_ LolF_ OF THE SELF+LLIBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

r"£EL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

CU MER LKIES

TRACTOR

Always obsewe safety rules when performing any ma]nte-

Ranc@_

BRAKE OPBRATIOH

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

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

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the SewJce and Adjust°

merits section of this manual)_

Maint@n proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIF]CATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat)°

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep _"ru,,_, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLAD£ @A8_8

Fo_"best resu!ts mower blades must be kept sharp_ Re-

place bent or damaged btades,

BLAD£ R_,MOVAL (See _dg°_'°°_'_,G

Raise mower to highest position to allow acce@sto

biades.

* Remove hex belt, iock washer and flat washer securing

biade.

._ i.qstal new or resharpened blade with traiIng edge up

towards deck as shown.

Reassemble hex boll _ockwasher and fiat washer in

exact order as shown.

_, Tigi_tep, bolt securely @0-35. FI_._....,_:_._h_, torque}o..

',:_ ,¢I_;1HI: ;.:_:,u,._ =.,..,,.....iSGRADEoilEAT _hEAIID.

NOTE: We do not £_cor'nmer@sharpenir_g bl_._de-bul: if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced

[

BLADB i.. J

:................%..f

FIGo 9

[

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An

unbalanced blade wil cause excessive vibration and even-

tuat damage to mower and engine,

+ The blade can be sharpened with a fiie or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade balance, yo u wit! need a 5/8" diameter

steel boit, pin_ or a cone baiancer. {When usk'6Ja cone

baianc@r, blow the instructions supplied with bah

ancer)_

Side blade on to an unthreaded poddon of the steel bolt

or pin and held the boit or pin paraiiei with the :£!round..

if blade ;s balanced: it should remain in a hodzont_i

position, !f either end of the !:,'.lademoves downwar:::i_

shad°penthe heavy end until the blade is balanced.

HOT_!: Do not use a nail fo_ balancing his.de. The lobes of

the center hole may appear Io be centered, but a_e net

,/- /"

//'

,/ /!i

£qG, !0

S B LK ES

8A_'%EF_Y

Your tracto_ _aasa battet_/charging system which is suffi-

cient for normat use. -However, periodic charging of the

batte%' with an automotive charger wiIt extend its lifeo

_,,._phatter, and termina!s ctean.

Keep battery bo_ts tight.

Keep smatl vent holes open.

,_ Recharge at 6d 0 amperes for I hour..

Co__c,sion and d._ on :_hebatte%_and tem_inais can cause

the battery to %ak _'power,

_ Open battery box di}or.

,o Disconnect SLACK batte_y cable first then RED bat.-

tery cane {_md_'emove battery f,_omtractor°

,_ i_;nse the battery v_,'ithpia;n wate_ and dry.

._ Ciean tem__inais and battei% °cabi,e ends with wire b_usis

,tintii bfighL

'_, Coat terminats with @'ease of petroleum ]eI_y.

_, Reinst:{d[ battery (See _'CONNECT' BANTERY" in the

Assembiy section of th{s manuai)_

_,h..s.....\.,_.... _or.... _ro,;_._ .... and wear after !00 hours of

._..........u._, ,_.;.,_rs_eptace if necessary_ Yhe baits am not

adjustable_ Heplace _a_,.,,,,if :_hev becim _o sup from wear.

_',_;_ut ....... " ...... {tom build-up o_ dS: and (,,la,_ which

C:CFi _"eSti'iC _,,.;,.u_h;";"_ _.....v-

Ortiy sue high quaiity detergent oil rated with AP_ service

SP{_{",i!St:)OSNY GRADES

c"" ..2@' 0 _

[ ,_ .30 _ .10 _. .!0,_ 20 _ .')O_ 40 '_ [

i TT'MP_FiATUR_ RANG@ ANTICIPATED BEFOg:V:: NEXT OIL CHANG_ [

F_G, II

HOT_: Although multi°viscosity oils (5W30, IOW80 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oii level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oH after the first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil levei before staring the engine

and after eacheigh_ (8) hours of operation: Tighten oi! fitt

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oii level.

TO u.r_._P._r'_.:_u: ENGINE O!L (See Figs. 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet AP! sewlce classification SF or SG.

lBe sure tractor is on Ievel surface.

_, Oil wil! drain more freely when warm.

_'_oh oi! in a suitable container.

Remove eli fi!I cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to e_ter the engine when changing oil.

o Remove drain plug.

o After oii has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

o Refili e,%ine with oil through oil fill dips£ick tube. Pour

slowiv. _!2 not ove_iitli For approximate capacity see

PRODU,,, oP,.._t_t,_LA,]ONS 0n page 3 of this

manual,

Ose gauge on oil filI cap/dipstick fo_'checking ievel. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely fo_ accurate

,e_...dmg. Keee oii at "FULL" line on diostic£

F_G,, 12

OIL HLL

CAPiDIPS'?_8}(

tBl _S

AtE FILTE_ (See Fi9o 13)

Your engine wi! not run pmperiy usir_g a dirty air filter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after even./25 hours of opera-

tion or eveR/season. Service paper ca_ridge ever 7 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PAE-CLEANER

o Slide foam pYe-cieaner off cartridge.

Wash it in fquid detergent and water,

Squeeze JtdB_in a clean cloth.

_ Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it Jn clean, absorbent

cioth and squeeze to remove excess oil

,o If very diRy or damaged, replace pro-cleaner.

Reinstat p_e-clearler over cartridge.

Reinsta!i cover and secure with k_ob(s}..

TO SERVICI C/\RTRIDGE

OL£AN AIR SCREEN (See Figo t4)

Air screen must be kept fr_e of dlR and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheatir_go Ctean with a wire brush

or compassed air to remove dirl arqd stubborn dried gc._m

fibers.

INGtNI COOLING FINS (See £g. !4

Remove any dust, dirt or oii from _ngi_e cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from ov_rheating.

*, Remove screws from biower housing and !ift housing

and dipstioR tube assembly off engine°

_ Cover ot ftl openi_g to prevent entry of dirL

<_ Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly

clean englr_,ecooling fins.

To reassemble, reverse above procedure°

Ii!Gill @OOLIIQ 7IN::I

Fl(]h i 4

FIG. t3

ILiT ESCUSI°O

_V_UFFL£R ,.

, muffi_, and spark attester (if

!nsoect and reotace corroded _-,

equipped) as it co,aid create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARX PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuat.

1N,dN[{ RiF, L _aLTER (See Fig° I5)

The rue! fiiter should be reptaced once each season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged_ obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

With e%ine cool, remove filter and plug fuei line

sections.

P_e _,p,*,f-_ fiiter in sos t or in fuei line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor,

', Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and ciamps are

p_opedy positioned.

!mmed;ately wipe up any spiiigd gasoline.

'_IG,15

CLEANING

.>_ Clean engine,batte% seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

ma_ter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc_

_, Protect paff_ted sudaees with automotive type wax,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to ctean your

tractor unbss the electrical system, muffier_ air filter and

carburetor are Covered to keep water ouL Water in engine

can resuit in .a shortened engine life.

A E

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOR_IN_:_ ANY SERVICE OR AOJU_T_ENT_:

Depress c_utch#brake pedai fuliy and set parkin 9 brakeo

P_ace 9eat'shift _eve__n _seut_a_{N) positior_0

o P_ace attschme_t ciutch i__"O_S_NGAGED" positioned

o _m ignition key "OF_" and ram®re key,

Make sure the blades arid a_ moving parts have comp_eteiy stopped.

#O_sconneot spark P_4g wire from spa_k plug and p_ace wire where it cannot come in co#tact with [

Mower wiil be easierto remove _rom th#_dght side of tractor,

Move attachment JiltIever forward Io iower mower to its

iowest position°

_ RoJlbe!t off engir_e pa!Iey,,

,_ Disco_ssect cit£ch rod from clutch iever by removing

retainer spring.

'_ Disco;_nect anti.-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by ,_emoving retainer springs.

Disconp,,ec_front links from deck by removing retainer

sprhsgs.

o F_aise!ift lever to raise s_Jspensio_sa_"ms.Slide mower

out from ur_der _racto£

_[_.aPO£TA_tT';tF AN ATTACHMENT O]'HER THAN THX

MOW_!iR DECK _{!:;TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVi_i]i--.i_:£F:qON! L!NKS_

_ Raise attschmer-_t lift ieve_ to ib highest position°

_ S_ide_ssowerunder tractor with discharge guapJ to dght

side of tra:::-tor.

o Lowe_ lift ieve_ to its iowest positio_

_* hstatt mower _I peve_,se o(der _ .... _ _

CL, LITCbl RO_ L,_V_R

/9:USP_NS_ON FRON'T

ARbIS UNKS

TO L£VBL kaOW_£R HOU.,,_sNG

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on tevel ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPEC1F}CAT!ONS" on page 3 oftMs manuat).

!fti_es are over or undefinfiated, you win not properly adjust

your mower.

S!DE_TO-S!DE ADdUSTMENT (See Figs. 17 and t8)

o Raise mower to-its highest position.

o A! the midpeint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" on

boris sides of mower shou!d be the same or within !/4"

of each other.

If aqustment is necessa% make adjustment on one

s}de of mower only.,

_0 To raise one side of mower, tiqhten lift link adjustment

nut on tha.t s:d_°

To bwer on_::_side of ,,,._,t_..,_'o,_,_' .oosen }ift l_r¢",,. adjustment

nut on that .. :e

,d,i tU_"r!S

mow._srhJe,ghtabout I/8'L

)

,_s*adjustment nut wii! change

Recheck _ a,_,,-.o ,-._t<, adjusting.._e _.:,,._..m...,,.._after

OS_':£iOWER TO OF MOWER TO

"_4_ I_.- _7{I,_"---..;j!_.-_I -47

ki.{.........V1-':!-_'<"'_'_ ......... _-_ i;I..... ._

,_',,'" i t l f _....A

ENTS

LiFT _ _.4"

ADJUSTmeNT NUT

Ff@° !8

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

IR,1PORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL StDEZFOoSIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS

NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately I/4" to

3/4" lower than the rea_ when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "D'_directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before makint_ any nacessary adjustments, check that

beth front links a_e equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8,.

!f links at:e nol: equal in _ength, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equai number of turns.

When distance "D" is !/4" to 3/4" iower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links.

To raise _ront of mower, loosen nut "F"from trunnion on

both front !inks. Tighten nut "E" on both front !inks an

equal number of tums_

When distance "D" is I/4" to 3/4" !ower at front than

rear, tighten nut °%"against trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side4o-side adjustment°

_=_"_.,_ _,_S_,i_>s -.... _...... _. _ '_ "_ _ _1 _,€_T_

f-f _'i I[

NUT

_RONT L1NI(S TRUNNION

FIG. 20

NUT "5"

SE CE A A©J

(See Fig. 21}

The mower btade drive be!t may be rep!aced without tooIs.

Park the tractor on ievei sudace. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL

o _ Dlo,.__IGAu_Eu position.

s _ace attachment clutch in" _"=_ " '_" _'"

Move attachment lift lever fon*7ardto iower mower to its

iowest position°

Roli bait off engine pulley,

o Disconnect R.H, suspension arm from rear deck bracket

by removi;qg retainer spdng.

Wori_tbe_t off both m{_:nd_eip@ieys and idter puileys.

_ Pull bett away from mower,

BELT INSTALLATION

lnstalt new belt in reverse order- of removai.

WITH P,_;_H,..a :BRAKE _IGAG_:D

/ ...H/2,,_, \\

""_-..._,_._-_

NUT"A"

JAM

NUT

°O4 _ "'_ _,_ -

o Ma£e sure bett is in ail puNey grooves,,and'tn_:4ut,oo -_--ail betl

guides+ F]Go 22

You_ ti'actor ;s equpped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounteci ors the dght s}de of the transax!e.

if tractor requi_es more than six (6) feet stopping distance

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

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

o Measure distance between b_ake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod,

tfdistance is o'ther than ! 4/2% ioosenjam nut and turn

nut "A" un!i! distance becomes !4/2". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

Road test t:actor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessa% If stopping distance is

still grealer than six (6) feet in highest geaq further

maintenar_ce is necessary, Contact your nearest au,°

thorized service centen

TRANSAXL_

PULLEY

21 FtGo 23

if steedngwheelc_ossbarsa_enothorizontal(}efttorigh0

whenwheelsarepositionedstraightforward,removesteer-

ingwheeiarid(eassemDieperinstructions;nt!_eAssembly

sectiofofthismanual

Fqtj!tq _ .....,_,.=°'+"*:;_,,,=.. TO_-_dOAZ#!B!I_:R

,,, Bleck up axle secu_e-iy,

_ F:%;)move._xxLecovei, te_:2ifh_g h_ and washers I;oatow

wheel i-emo'-+'s.f,{ree_-"wheel conLf&"_s::0,sq,uare key - Do

.qot ose),

".' Rep-_ir tke and _es.ssembk-.

*: Ors tea_'wheels only; align _!c<:)ves h'_,_"earwheel hub

and axis. inse_i sGu@fe key,

_; }se:i.AaOe W:_8}q@1% aN@ st_,an ' " ' d_,_-........... _<

i;}(it_ _:J .... ; = %

_ i;:_epte, oe _!t.)(,9 oovei%

if your battery is too weak to start t_seerGk'_e_it should be

rechad@d, if ".}.'drapercabies" are used for emergency

star_in_!, blow this procedure:

,_']_-_., _, ....... Y O t JH Y"RA C i _<>;{ _ l S :::a I __*_,:'p <::_n WKH A 12

VOLT _ '-"_ _;"_"'"'-'+ _ .... SY "_Tl::l",f_

:_qc:!.a_-',__:: GROLCa);ED ........... [}-ii!_OYHER

VEHICLE MUST AL.SO 817:: i',. "ii.! VOL.Y N_'iIEGATiVE

GFiOL,_NDF.{DSYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOL;R TRACTOR

BA'rTERY T'O STARY OTHER V!EHICLES.

Cermec'i each end of the _"°=", ..........t,-, PF)SIJtVI;

\_/?'*"%'t'="F'v*i_"Y_ld_.i=lc"_ Ot eSOf _o._.i"_'%<:_"'5,,[eKllSq''" oate qoI',. 11ooN_l_'=r-+

aga_instchassis

_, Connect one end of the _-__,o_ " 'to.......-........ cable the NEGA-

,,,-,,,,-(.).............

,_ " +,_.- _ _,ov cable ix- good

Cor•inect the otisei" end of _._,..:..,.........-,.,...,,

C"';-4 __t;<:;t_:::.'#:wx; ': i_,q% :' " ' " "_d b_"ttam_

.,, A,. ............, ,OU,,_...., away !'t:_mfuel cariu(<._,,.... _,...,:_,._

"_"r'_.. I-s.l: _,M'_ ,, '1:1- r_ ,_ F"I _-c, iiliiVf;fi:_ 17:11 kiWI"h'_"-;[,?t11.2.]',l-i

'_ m_b+_,.4",cable 'ill'Sttrenq ciqaSsls _,""-d+.=then h'om the fully

_-_"_:::_.=...%<_."M",_*:,,.,,....,,_:.fail ftori! bath batt!f'iel.

POS!'i"IIIE "[LRRIIl:NikL

71iG, 25

CABLES

BATTIRY

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT _ =_

o Raise hood_

o Pult bWb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

o Replace bulb in holder and push buib hoider securety

back into the hole in the backside of ._hegriii.

o Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND AELAYS

Loose or damaged widr_ may cause your tractor to run

pooriy, stop Rmnin{:_ or prevent it from sta_ing.

D ADJ

... :+:,.,# _at wiring diag;am in Repair

Check wirinft See _::"_"_:._ : ' °

Replace with 30 amp automotive-4ype D,,.,._qJrjfuse. The

fuse holder is located btmmd the dash..

(S,.(_®#i$ 2M

o Raise hood.

Unsnap headiight wire connector.

o Stand in front oftracton Grasp hood at sides, ti_ttovvard

entwineand lift off of tractor,

To replace, reverse above procedure.

-4N

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL OABL£

(See Fig. 27}

The thro_tte contro_ has been preset at the factors; and

adjustment should not be necessaPy. Check adjustment as

described beiow before loosening cabte. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as fot_ows:

With engine r_ot ru,qnin_, move throttte control iever

from siow (_@**)to choke ('_,) oosit:,on. Slowly inove

fewer from ono_,t (I _,,),.ofao. (_ #...;.::;4wn.

Check that holes "A" in governor centre! lever ar,_dho!e

in governor plate line-up. If holes "A" are r_otaiigned_

loosen clamp screw and move throttle eabie untiJ .qoies

are aiigned. Tighten clamp screw securely°

GOVERNOR GOV:_£_;_iOR

¢i

F_G. 26

SERVICE AND ADd

The carburetor isas been p_eset at the facto_j and adjust-

merit should not be secessary. However, minor adjust °

merit may be _'equiredto compensate fordifferences in fuel,

tempe_ature_ a!titude or load. If the carburetor does need

adiustment, p_oceed as follows:

!n ge,qecai, tumi_g idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de-

c re _s:sesthe suppiy of fuei to the engine giving a leaner fuel/

ai_"m,i×t_.._re.Turning the idle mix:ture valve out (counter-

c!ockwis ::).incre ¢_sesthe supp:iy of fuel to the;engine giving

a richer fuei/a;_ mi;<ture_

!WiSOF:_iTA_4T_DAMA(_£ TO THff NEEDLE VALVE AND

1'HE !}_EAT!N CAHBUf::_.L{TORMAY RESULT !F SCREW 1S

TU :I:NiLDtN TOO TIGHT,

PRELIM!:NARY SETTING -

_, Aii° clean.,.ir_ss embty paustbe assembled to the ca_bu_,

_"eto_w! ;_n __..:_:kin_.]ca_'bui-eto__adjustments,

_, Be sure the th_"ottleconti-oi cabie is adjusted properly

(see above).

With en{_iir::eoff turn idle mixtiye valve i_,_(clockwise)

ck)s;__git finger tigY£ and titan turn otat (countercleck-

F!NAL S_I}TFTi:NG-

_ Start engine and allow to warm fo__five minutes. Make

iinai adit._strt_e,:_tswith engine i-urming and shift!motion

controi ievet" in _eub'at (N) position.

,_ _4ove throt<Jecontrol ieve_ to siow(<_s_) positieno With

_inger_;]ii!ta1:ea__dho!d th_ottle !ever against idle speed

screw, sum idie speed screw !:o8.1:rain!'750 RPM_

.,, VVb_:ie:stii: hold:r:f: th_ott!e !eve:" sga:nst :die speed

sc_'ew turn idle mixture .iaive :_-_(ciockwise) until am

ji£':,eb _:_g[nsto <fiea_"_.dif:an turn ,s:,_ut(cou nterciockvd se)

:._n:::iies,:_ff_e _.ms _'oufS";. -rum :,,'alva _o a Oeird: midway

beb_vees those two positions. R@ease th_'ottb ieve[o

ENTS

A,..,._LERA __O,(_T_o T

o Move throttie control !ever from slow (_) to fast (@)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 tu m. Repeat tes_and

continue to adjust, if necessa% untii engine acceler-

ates smoothlyo

High speed stop is factom/ adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may resulto

_MPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENG_NESPE_D, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

i-HE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS° IF YOU THINK THE ENGtNE_GOVERNED

i-IIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE OENTERi

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENOE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

_DLiI_?_I_XTU_8 VALVE

_:iG_28

STO E

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor wil not be used fo: 30 days or

more,

CAUTION: Hess _"sto_e the tractor with 1

gasoiime in the tank inside a b_ldiP, 9 !

_a_h÷refumes may r_eachan ope_ fiarae

o_ spark. A!ow the engine to ¢ooI 1

before stodag ]m a,_y e_otosu_e° _

TRAC°'[OR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage_ When *

mower is to be stored for a period of time_ clean it ti_o_,- o

oughiy, _emove atl dir% g_eas_s, leaves, etc, Store in a

clean, dry area.

_ Clean entire tractor (See "CL!AN H'qG"inthe Customer

Respo_'_s]btities section of this man_4al)o @

,_ Inspect a_!d replace belts, if necessarl (See beit re-

placement instn.sctions in the Serdce and Adjustments

section of this manual).

_, Lubricate as shown in the Customer ResponsiNlties

section of this manual

_, F3esu_e that aii nuts, bets and screws are securely

fastened, k'_spect moving palls for damage, breakage

and wear, Replace if necessuy.

0_ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfacesl sand

iightiy before painting.

BA T1"[£RY

<, Fuly charge the batteR1 for sto_age.

,_ Afte_ a Defied of time in s:o_a!De.,_battery ms.y_:m_<":qU'_'_"!:_

• '_ r *....

rechargiDg ....... ......

}ong pedods of storage_ batte%_ tames sqouid be

discoanected a_'sdbattery cbaned thoroughly {see '_TO

_Ji,,4Y',AIqt r:><"'_°'_'_-c" -,,! Atqi+=->_...............

romeo Resporusibiiities sec:tion of this manuai}.

,_ After cieaning, leave Rabies disconnected _7.:ndplace

cables where they oat'mot come in contact with butte%,

terrrAnals.

Be sure bat__e_ydrai_ tube is secu_eiy attached.

,_ If Dattery is _emoved from tractor for storage, do not

store batter}/directly on concrete o_"damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUBL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUI_a

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FU£iL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGTZ+ ALSO,

EXPERIENCE IND!CATES THAT ALCOHOL. BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN A'TYRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARAT!ON AND FORMATiON OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE YUFL

SYS"iEM OF _k' .- _ ,_r:/.tl_ ENGfNEi WHiLf._ tN ST_R,-,uE.

OrahYthe fuel t_xnk,

Start the engine and let it run until the rue! ines and

_,-_,-' °",,_''" _, empty.

,,_.,,POUI__+,,,.A,.+d%:, .

Never use engine or carburetor" cleaner products in t.h_¢

fuel tank or pe_'manent damage may occur.

Use f_esh fuel next season+

rrinimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits du,,:ir_gsto_'-

age. Add stabi!izer to gasoNne in fuel tank or storage

container. Always fo!low the ms' ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after addk:<g

stabiiizer to aliow th,.-stabiizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not @-sinthe gas tar'k and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer..

BHGiHE OIL

D_ain oii {with engine warm} and replace with clean e.__gir',,e

oi!.. (See <'ENGtNE_' in the Customer Responsibiiities

section of this manuai),

OYLiHDIIRS

• _d_._.7_7;. _ i_,_: <...-% : ,,

'* I-=OLIF (HIe OUF]O@ Qt ei! {ilret_gF} ,<,;_IJtIi4L [3{b!i [l{)i(-j(;::;pili',,LJ

Turn i@'_itionkey to =S'TART '_positio_ lots few secou,,ds

to distribut9 oii

_* Replace with riewspark [:Aug(s).

,_ Do not s!:oi"egasoline f_om one season to anothe_ •.

o Re@ace your gasoline cap, if your can sta£s to rust,

Rust and/or <,t.i_-£in your gaso'h_e will cause proble:ns.

._ if possibIe, store your" tractor indoors and cover it to

give proteclen from dust and di_.

Cover your t_actor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which slows condensation te form and

will cause your tractor to rus_.

!@ROW:DANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND _XHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

Wil_ not start t

! I O.

i. Out of fuel.

2. E"_gine not'_CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

,.i B_d spark p_ug,

5. Ditly .',-:_irfilter.

Dirty _uei fiiter.

Water in iuei.

Loose or damaged wiping,

Carburetor o_.xtof adjustment,

E_sginew:4'ves out of adjustment,

I. Dirtyair ti!i:er,

2. _3ad spark ptug,

3, Weak or dead beaten/,

4. Di£y fuei fitter_

5. Stale or dirty fuel

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7, Carburetor out of adiustment.

8, Engine vaIves out o[ad]ustment.

i. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed,

2. Attaehmen_ b4utch is engaged,

3, Week o_dead battery.

4, Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery termi_ais.

iS, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Fau!ty solenoid or staI1en

RR_2CT_ON

i! 9.

!i0.

i i.

il 2.

:l 7.

9. Fra.uityape_ator presence switch(as), i]

sta_i: 2, Cop'reded bat!e'v;-ermnais :i

3. Loose o,_damaged wiling, i

4. F_.uit7 eoian@d O_'star{at. :!I

;::ill fuel tank.

See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation se.c_ion.

Wait severaI minutes before attempting to start.,

Rap!ace spark ptug,

Clean/replace air filter,

Repiaee fuel litter,

Drain _ueftank and carburetor, refill tank witis fresh

gasotine and replace fuel filter,

Check all wiring,

Contact an authorized sewice centeddepa£ment.

Contact an authorized sen/ice centeffdepaftment,

Cleanirepface aiT filter,

Replace spark ptug.

Recharge o__replace battery.

Replace fuel filter,

Drain fuel tank and refilt with fresh gasoline.

Check nil wiring,

Contact an authorized service eenteridepaAn-_ent.

Contact an authorized service center/depa_ment,

[[ t, Depress ctutchtbrake pedal,

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

i 3. Recharge or replace battery.

! 4. RepIace fuss,

I 5, Clean batte_iterminals.

I 6. Cheek atl w}ring,

7, ChecWreplace ignRion switch,

_] 8, Cheeklreptace solenoid or sfarter.

9. Contact an authorized service centeddepa£ment.

I, Recharge or _'ep!ace battery.

2, Clean batte! 7 terminals,

3. C.h,ck n!l wiring.

4_ CheeWreplace sotenoid or sled:at.

;[ t. Cu_}n,s _oo much grass/too _ast.

2. 'Th_'ottle it" "CHOK:E" position.

I 4 Dirty aftPiker,

;i 5. L,ow oil ,.. _,_.,/-,,,_,,,voil,

iJ £ F"_ ", ....... " : 7

! 7 Didy fuei _itfer.

i 8. Stale o_ di£y fuel.

iJ 9. Water in iuet,

I0, Spark plug wi_e loose.

tl, Di£y engine air screenfiins,

i2, DirWiclo_,ged muffler,

!3. Loose o_ damaged wiring.

14. Carbureto_ out oFadjustment.

! 5. 8.ngine v'_.ives out of -:&d!ustment,

I. Worn, bent orloose blade.

2. Bent b$ada mandrel,

8. Loose/damaged part(s),

i, Setin "Higher Cuff positierdreduce speeci.

2, Adjust thro_ie control,

3, Clears underside of _ssowerhousing.

4, Clear#replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oiL

6, Clean and regap ot change spark p_ug,

7, Replace fuei f[tte_',

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh 9asotid'e.

9. Drain fuei tank .and carburetor, refilt tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire,

1!. Clean engine air screenf[ins,

12, Clean/replace muffler,

I3. Cheek all wiring,

I4. Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

!5, Contact an authorized sen/ice center/department.

i. Replace blade, Tighten b!ade boit,

2, Replace blade mandrel,

8. Tighten loose pa_(s). Replace damaged parts,

TROUBLESHOOTING PO

PROBLE_

Engine contin_ee to run

when operator leave_ seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

PO0{ OUt _ L_f'_'.ven

CAUSE

t_ Faulty operatorosafe[y presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose btade.

2. Mower deck not IeveI:

3. Bui{dup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4, Bent biade mandrel,

5. Clogged mower deck vent he;as from buildup of

grass, leaves, and t_ash around mandrels,

CORRECTION

,1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

departmenL

i, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,

2, Level mower deck,

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandret,

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

_lowe_ btades will not

;'orate

Poe_ 9_ass discharge

I, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3. Frozen ldter puiley.

4.. Frozen blade mandrel

t. Engine speed too slow.

2. TraveI speed too fast.

3. Wet grass,

4, Mower deck not tevel,

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure,

8, Worn, bent or loose bIade.

1. Remove obstruction.

2, Replace mower drive bell

3. Replace idler puIley.

4. Replace Made mandrel

1. Place throttle centre! in "FAST" pos[tion.

2. Shif[to slower speed.

3, Ai!ow grass to dry' before mowing,

4, Levetmower deck.

5, Check tires for proper air pressure,

6, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade bolt.

7. Buiidup of grass, ;eaves and trash under mower,

8. Mower drive belt worn,

9, BIadesimpropedy installed.

I0, Improper b!ades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

Headlight{a) net werki_'_9

(if so equipped)

£ngi_e 'ibackfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

grass, !eaves, and trash around mandrels.

7. Clean underside of mower housing.

8. Rap!ace mower drive belt.

9. Reinsta!I blades sharp edge down.

10. Repiace with biades Iisted in this manual,

11. Ctean around mandrels to open vent hoies,

I° Switch is {'OFF'L

2, Bulb(s) burned out,

3, Faulty Iight switct_,

4. Loose or damaged wiring,

5, Blown fuse.

I. Turn switch "ON",

2, Replace bulb(s),

3, ChecWreplace fight swkch.

4, Check wiring anti connections,

5, Replace fuse,

I. Bad battery ceil(s), i, Replace battery.

2. Poor cabfe connectior_s, 2, ChecW'eiea_ all cor_nect}oqs.

3, Fautty reguiator {if so equipped), 8, Repiace regt'tator_

4, Faulty alternator. 4, Replace aiternator.

t. E_gine th{o_te control not set at _'SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

1. Move thtottIe control to "SLOW" position and allow

to [die [or 30 seconds before stopping engine,

SERVICE NOTES

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 9! 7°256451

SCHEMATIC

RED °I I °

oll!o

BATTERY

BLACK

RED

WHITE

TFiS --. -

}GN1TIONSWITCH

BLACK

M B

FUSE 30 AMP.

r _ _ -- _[_

f-o o '_

k t

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

[

---_,-J IiiLs-T........ ,._,@ .............@

: d@. S:rAm-ER i

i J

j SOLENOID

! WHITE

E I

i,} I

>7,kj .j_-_:.,._----

"-_--" A_'MENT CLUTCH ]

.... (CLUTCH OFF) l

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

iK-'_ F'h _ F

q _,sNmoN:1_-

GROUNDING

,_.ONNb......ut.,

CHARGING BYSTEM OUTPUT

3 AMP OC @ 3800 RPM

IGNITION SWITCH

POS_T1ON

OFF

START

REB

---4_.-- NON-REMOVABLE ---¢_--- REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOT_

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WFrH A SPECIAL.

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, TIdE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

PLLJG:: @ .... _;_

28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM l

(CHARGING SYSTEM D_SCONNECTC:B)

LIGHTING SYSTEM i

OUTPUT D_ODc:

%\.

i_ 14 VOLTS AC IRWIN. @ _00 _PM (L,_*]HT_ OFF}

,,1° HEADLIGHTS

i ........

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH

(OFF)

W_RING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: iF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

CONN_.CTIONS PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR ,_oMODEL NU#aBER 917,25645!

36 38

is_

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR o °, J ODEL NUMBER 9t7o25645t

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCR_PT._ON

.1 146139

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD54i025

7 t09238X

8 t44940

9 109596X

15 147688

I6 153664

19 STD55tI25

20 78350400

21 136850

22 4t52J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 420_j

29 121305X

30 144921

31 140400

32 141226

33 140403

34 1t07!2X

35 140336

36 S°TD6O1005

39 I09553X

40 146057

4! 71110408

43 145673

44 73640400

48 140844

49 153249

70 140413

Battery t2 Volt 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd I/4-20unc X 3/4

Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Washe_" Lock Hvv Heiicaf t/4

Nut Fin Hex I/4-20 Unc

Tube P!astic 12'I

Case Battery wi2 HoJes

.Clamp Hose Olive

roas.ener Snap- in

Switch Interlock Push-4I-I

Washer Lock t/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4_20 Unc

Harness Asm Light Wi4152j

Bulb Light #! 156

Cable Batten/8 Ga ! I" red

Cable Battery i3 Ga red w/16 W}_e

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6Ga t2" black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch _gn 3 pos

Nut Ignition

Cover Sw Key Btk 1 25 Text SLZ'

Key tgn Molded Craftsman

Switch Light Btk 5!k Red

Bracket Switch !ntedock

Screw Tap Hex #10o24_xncX i/2

Switch lntlk Ci_JtchRed 4 Term

'_ < " <_"Lt IPC

t-_mes,, Ign Da,_, Mch 95

Bdt BIk, Fin Hex !/4o20 Uric x _/2

Cove_ Terminat Red

Soie_;oid

Nut Keps Slk H:× 1/4o20 U_qc

Adapter Ammete__Recta{_g_da¢

Washer Pinned DeJta

Harness Engine B&S5

I inch = 25_4 mm

R...PA_RPARTS

TRACTO_ MO#SL NU_IBER _J.7.25645t

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. ASS_ AND £NCLOSUR£S

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2"1

\ 22

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o o MODEL NU IBER 917o256451

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

1 151169

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD55t025

5 146077

6 145208X015

7 124027X

8 12647IX

9 t46757X0t3

!t 146956

13 I46961X0t2

I4 17490608

I5 74180512

16 STD541431

!7 t31445X4t7

18 t26938X

!9 1752131O

21 122933X

22 124479X

24 STD523710

25 19131312

26 STD541437

27 17030814

28 t40"135

29 124029X

30 !09872X417

31 136619

33 I05476X4t7

34 105475X4!7

35 STD533707

38 139888

39 i3D887

60 72140606

74 73680600

i00 105037X

140 150556

-- 5479J

Chassis Weldment 1Iga 1996

Drawbar Stretch

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16x3/4 Tyott

Washer t3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bumper, Snap In

Saddle Sitkscrees F_tSdf 5Sp D4360

Heat Shield Sloped Hood

Clip Line Fuel !3/32 Mtg Hote

Dash bflkscreen®q Sears EngiSy

Panet Pnt Dash Lh

Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment

Screw Thdrot 3/8-t6xl/2 Ty-tt

Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-i8uncx3/4

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc

Hood Asm Pnt

Bumper Hoed

Screw Sltd Hex Hd w,@i Washer

Rivet Ratchet Nylon

Washer Nylon B!k 28× 75x 19

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X t

Washer 13/!6 X 13/I6 X !2 Ga

Nut Lock 3/8o,16 Uric

Screw, Hex Head, Spidefiock #8 x "7/8

Gdlte Gray

Lens Headlight Bar CIear

Fender Pnt

Bracket Pat Fetsder

Footrest Pnt Lh Peff

Foo!rest Pnt Rh Peff

Boit Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X8/4,

Bracket, Asm_ [:_ivot, L.H. Mowe: ;£ear

Bracket, Aan_._oPivot, R.H. _i_ower Rea:_

Boit Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4

Nut Crownlock 3/8_!6

Stfip_ Foam 18"

Bracket Chassis Front 7 Ga.

:Plug B_sttonSlk 359 Dia

NOT_: All component dimensions

t inch = 25,4 mm given in U,8, inches

REPAIR PARTS

DRIVE

KEY PARY KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NOo #ESC_-31PTtON

Washer t3/32 X 13/t6 X I2 Ga

Beadr_gNyi 503X 628XI 25

Washe_ Hardened

Ring Klip #t5304,-50

Pulley !dler V Groove Plastic

Be!lcrank Asm

Retainer Belt Style Sprir_g

Bolt Hex Hd 3/8o16unc X !_-1/2

N' d.Cf'owRtook o/,__1u tJnc

Nut Lock 5/16-!8 Ur!c

Link Clutch 7 66

Spring Return Clutch 675

Bolt Fin Hex 3/Sd6unc X I-!/4

V-bett Ground Drive 95,25

Keeper Belt Rh Lt Pntizinc 16g

Retainer Beit......Chassis Lh _"_..inc

Screw Thclro! 318-i 6x3/4 Ty-tt

Cover Pedal Blk ,_ta""

Pulley FAngine

Bolt Flnhex 7t16-20 x 4 g5

Washer Lock b!vy i-qJc!Spr 7/t6

Keeper Be_t Engine Lh L.t

Guide Belt D_'Mower Rh

Washe_' 13/32 X 1_i/4 X t2 Ga

Spacer Spilt _80xio94

V,lao..... ,,,,v._I" _;6.,:.JlO,( 1 ,<q. X Ga

Rir_g _71#5i 33.,,75

Key Square 2 0 X 184.5/t865

Washer '25/3:.__,.'_I 5i8 X .....',bga

Bolt F:in Hex 3/8.d6 x 3/4.

Vw::_r,e_,,'a_, )(_;/,__z 314 i_,vI0 <"a

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8.d 6 x i,25

REPAIR PARTSTRAC_TOR _ -, MODEL NUMBER 917o25645I

ST_£ER_NG ASSEMBLY

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'_."*",7"..... 39

LL'

' _ 42

[

,-..>_ , 4.[)!_Z__, I

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REPAIR PARTS

"TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o256451

STEERING ASSEWBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

I 139768

2 142033

3 135227

4 135228

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 120O0O29

9 3366R

10 130468

11 STD551!37

13 110438X

14 74011058

15 73901000

16 132624

17 132614

t8 57O79

t9 124035X

20 !26684X

21 STD551125

22 71O7O410

23 1275O1

24 !09816X

25 124036X

26 !26847X

27 138874.

28 !91314.16

29 17490612

30 STD56'I210

32 !30465

88 132196

37 152927

38 139769

39 I9!33808

41 !04820X

42 i24417X

43 121749X

48 121232X

47 6855M

62 "149684

NOTE:

Wheel Steering Std Black

Axle Asm Front

Spindle Asm Lh

Spindle Asm Rh

Beadng Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga

Washer 27/32 X 1 I/4 X t6 Ga

Ring Ktip #t5304°75

Bearing Col Strg Bik

Link Drag Sot Ball Jt 20 064

Washer Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3/8

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Bott Hex 5/8-! 1 Unc X 3-!/2

Locknut Flange 5/8-t I Uric

PinAxle 5/8 }4 1 55/'i 54. Lg

Shaft Asm Strg 5/8 X 15 19 Lt

Washer ThnJst 5t5x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Washer Shim t/4 X 5/8 X 062

Washer Lock Hvy Helical t/4

Screw He>,'Socket 1/4-20 X 5/8

Shaft Asm Pittman

Nyliner Snap In

Bracket Steedng

:Bushing Rod Tie Blk Lt

Gear Sector

Washer t3/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Screw Thdroi 3/8-t6x3/4 Tyott

Pin Cotter I/8 X 3/4 Cad

Rod Tie W}re Form t9 75 Mech

Sushisg ocg 5/8 td Dash

Screw

!nseri Cap S(rg Wheel Std B]k

Washer t3/'32 X 2_8/8 v_ 8 Ga

Nut Lock Center 3/8_24un:_

Adapter Wheel Strg _'_'

,_'_u/835id

Soot Shaft Steering

Washer 25/32 X 1 !/4 X I6 Ga

Cap Spindie Fr Top BJk

Fitting Grease

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

Alt component dimensions given in U.So inches

! inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRAC ?' U BER 9i7.2564,5t

SEAT ASSE_IBLY

2¢%.

-!- _<.

@,,

",,<\ 23

17 i2

K_Y

NO,

151205

140551

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

i74.90616

19131614

140552

!2t246X

121248X

DBSCRIPTIO_I

Seat V350

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-t6unc X I

Washer t3/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Seat Cprsr_ 2 250 B_kZi

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 X I Ty°tt

Washer t3/32 X I X 14 Ga

Pan P_t Seat (b k }

Bracket Pnt Mour_ti_sgSwitch

Bushing Snap B_k Nyi 50 td

_ZY PART

NOo NOo D_SGR]PT!ON

14 72050411

I5 134300

t6 121250X

17 t23976X

t8 I24238X

2t t53236

22 STD54!431

23 74780814

24 '19i7'I9i2

25 1270'18X

26 STD55It50

BIOT£:

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-3/8

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt

Nut Lock i/4 Lge F_g Gr 5 Zinc

Cap Spring Seat

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc BIkz

:Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-13 X 7/8 Gr 5

Washer 17/32 X t-3/16 X t2 Ga

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 1/2

AI componer:_t dimensions give_ in U.S. inches.

I i_ch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

DECALS.

PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917,256451

14 17 8 6 3 7 21 7 4 8 14

\I1

I 5 I8

\t3

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 138955

2 272936

3 151815

4 151816

5 i32674

6 i3364.4

7 142249

8 t42252

9 125880X

10 1495!6

1i 137537

KEY PART

DESCR!PTION NOo NO,

Decal Instruclion Operat Eng 12

Decal Engine 12.5 Hp B&S _C Cra:_ts 13

Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 14

Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman t5

Decal Grille 16

Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora !7

Deca! Panel Side _ic i8

Decal lnsed. Hood Bik 21

Decai Fender Craftsman Red .-

Deca_ Btry DngdPsn Eng, Acme -

Decal r. ,.,

_,,au_on EnglishlSpanis

4900J

146o46

105809X

136832

! 4.0837

133179

131265

13831 t

t539t7

t r<or_ 8

DESCRiPTiON

Decal Clutchib_ake Engiish

Decal \A,be!t Dr Sch Tractor

Decai Chassis 5 Sp 38"

Decai Mower Drive Schematic 38

Decai, Brake Parking Saddle

:,eca.,_ ,.,ap CNSMR help u_

Decai Mower Qc System

Decal Lightbox

Deca! Lift HandIe

Manuai_ Owner's (,:£ng!ish)

Manua!_ Owners (Spanish)

4,10

KZY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIP'T_ON

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 I06732X417

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X4t7

9 124635X

10 7t52J

1I I04757X

-_ 144334

Cap Value Tire

Stem Vatue

-Fire F Ts 15 X 6 0 _6 Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Sewice

Fitting G_ease

Bearing F!ange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

TiTe R Ts 18x8 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle Blk t 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: A!l component dimensions given in U.S. inches,

l inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTSTRACTO_ o _ MOD_L NUMBER 9t 7°2564_

ENGINE

(

! i

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13 /

4O /

t OPTIONAL EQUIP_1_NT

! Spa_:k A_'este_

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR °°MODEL NUMBER 917.25645t

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

132759

17720410

150453

4 137348

t3 272293

!4 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 t50554

29 137180

31 109202X

32 128549X

33 i23487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 ......

40 124028)(

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD55113I

72 71O70512

78 17490620

81 128861

NOTE:

Control Throt Rh BIk Pd115 10

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine B&S 10.5-t2.5 _C, DC

Model No. 289707, -0179-01

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 td Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3!8 Npt X 3"

E_bow Std 90 Degree 3/8-t8 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield Browning

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel t 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

C_amp Hose Btk

Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x 3/4

Line Fuel 20"

Ptug Oil Drain (Order From Er_gine

Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyt Btk Fuel Line

ScrewHexwsh Thdml t/4o20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X t6ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/'I6oi8x3/4

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16xt qi4 Tytt

Nut Ftange I/4-20 Starter Nut

Altcomponer_tdime;_sionsaiven _n.... ._, ,,,........

I inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

T_RAC°t"OR °- £JIODBL NUMBER 9!7o25645t

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917o256451

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRJPT)ON

I 138973 Rod Asmo Lever

2 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift

3 ,105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga,

6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 I2563IX Grip Ha_dfe Fiuted

8 122365X Button P_unger Read

10 122512X Spring Cprsa

11 t39865 Lift Asm, Link LH

12 t39866 UR Asm. Link RH

t3 4939M Reta;ner Spring

15 127218 Link Fron_

t6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc

18 73800800 Nut LockWiWsh 1/2q3 Unc

t9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 3146R Ftetainer Spring

31 t40302 Bearing, Pvto Lift, Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOT£: Aft component dimei_sions given in U,S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

_:PAtR PARTS

_aOWER

2 .... 8_

REPAIR

£8OWER

PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256451

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 142829

2 STD533t07

3 t380I7

4. 138440

5 4939M

8 130832

8 850857

10 140296

1I 134148

i2 129895

"_q,,_137645

14. 128774

'i5 1!0485X

16 t40329

19 13282'7

2'1 8TD54143I

_.o t37807

24 105304X

25 i237i3X

26 110A52X

27 t06738X

28 19111016

29 !06735X

30 t38'7'76

31 129988

32 153532

33 i37265

:!)8 i :31494

4.1 13355I

4.8 ! 33504.

-4.5 ",-:-.m_.,'> ' ".qe

53 13.084,0

54. i $3943

55 i83840

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Mower blousing Assembly 56 122052X

Bolt Carriage 5/16-I8 x 3/4 67 149848

Bracket Asm. Fram Sway Bar 38/.42 68 144200

Bracket, Asrno Deck Sway Bar 38" 69 _ _D._60907

Retainer_ Spring 7t 142427

Asrn. Suspension Rear 72 !3t870

Boit, Hex 3/8-24 x !-I/4 Grade 8 73 127847

Washeh Lock, HW Htcl Spring 3/8 74 12t748X

Washer_ Hard B!ade Mower Vented 75 12000029

Blade, Mower, M@ching 38" 75 128909

Bail Bearing 77 127845

Shaft and Bearing Assembly 78 140384

(b3ctudes Key Number I5) 79 !27498

Mar@tel Housing, Vented 80 153701

Bail @eaSng, Mand_ei 81 73350600

Stdppe_= Meweh Vented 82 142028

:SOILShouider 88 783ij

Nut, C;owniock 5/18o!8 87 128772

Bracket, Mower Deflector 88 19t 1I2i 6

Cap, Sleeve 89 19133612

Spring. Defie(;tor 92 73800600

NuL Push 107 133502

Shie!d_ Deflector !08 133503

Washer !I/32 x 8/4 x16 Gauge 109 74760640

Rod, ._--_"_',.,_,se 1! 0 i 42587

Sc_ew_Yhdf"ol He× Hd 1t3 174905't2

Washer, Spacer

Putey, Mandrel 122 131289

Nut, Fb.qgeiock 9116 123 t3i 288

Pulley, tcileh Fiat 'I1...{4.STDS33717

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 128 i53390

Rod, Pivot .... t 30794.

Rod, Ctutcl% Secondary

Retaineh Sprin9 - .. 142820

B_aXe Assembly

_Nasher Hs.rdeaed

!dler Arm Assernbiy

DESCRIPTION

Spaceh Retainer i-3/4

Knob

Beit

Pin_ Cotter 3/32 x 3/4.

iqed, Clutch, Primary

Spring, Re_um

Arm, Ck;_ch, Secondapy

Washer 25/32 x I,,,5/8 x I6 Gauge

Ring, Klip

B.O[t, o{10 UICk-:,

_(eeper, Spring

A_]"a,Clutch, Prima%_

Bushing

Spdng

_\' _ Jam 3/8-48 UNC

Trunnion Adj 94

Runner, Li-._

Runner, RH

Washer 'ti/32 x 3/4 x 15 Gauge

Washer I3/32 x 1 x 12 Gauge

Nut Lock Hex W!h_s 3/8-16 UNC

Spacer, Retainer

Stifferler, tdier Arm

So!t, Hex Head 3/8-t6 x 2-i/2

Upsto9 Deck Front 38"

Screw, He:( Head, Tied. Roll.

5/I8-1.8 x 3/4

!qod, @rak% LH

Rod, @_aKe,RH

Soft., C_arlia.ge 8t8-i6 x 1-814

Washer f-"ht

_='-,_d"<"'....... '" _" (inc!.,Jdesivt_.n.x_,I.,'._,.>,>efa_.,._y _<ey

Nur_ibe!'s I2-!5, '17-I 9, 81 and 33)

iY!ow®rf_e_<'k ,_",_,,.,,.....@'_:q-':'_.,..,

HOT[(: AI oompone!st dhnensions giver,, in U.8. k_ches

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o-_ MODEL _UMBER 9, Z°2.o4_3 _I

DANA ° e # ,_ -o_.7RAN<-_AXLo_ _.L!ODEL NU_BER ,_;_G0,q8

<'<_:'.% /

I9 40 41

i t5

4,5

/4_

/47

/48

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7o256451

DANA TRAHSAXLE- _ODEL NU_IBER 4360-78

KEY PART KiT PART

NO. NO, IISOIIP'I"IOH NO, HO,

! 142671 Housing, Upper

2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large

1/4o20 × .734

3 134400 BaH, Detent

4 !05904X Spring, Detent

5 t05905X Screw, Set

6" 138235 Kit, Shifte.r Assembly

::>[ hte_

7 '_'_o",o_'_"_°C_ Boot, " '- °'_ "

8 I2095iX Puck, Fdction

9 143045 Seal O!

10 142672 Ring, Retaining

tt 134793 * Assemb% Kit Shim °625 Shaft

t2 143051 Seadr% F}ange

13 !20415X Washer, Plain °632 x t.38 x °046

14 1426,74 Key, Woodruff, #9

15 t38234 Assemb!y, Kit Input Shaft

16 tI0078X Pinion, Bevel, 14 Teeth

t7 !05909X Ring, Retainhs9

18 -s,,_:¢q-_v,,,,.,_o_,_., Chain, 24 Pitches

19 106,9I!X Beating; Flange

20 !426,,75 Gear_ Spur, 14 Teeth

21 138246 Cofiar, Clutch

22 138238 Assembly, Kit, Clutch Keys

23 !3479i Screw, Tapping w/Sealer

24. !,._._.._.6,7o Shafi, Intermediate

25 2244.J Key, Woodruff, #6I

26 ._a<_-,_._:.,v

27 t20470X Sprocket, 18Teeth (Reve_-se)

28 !t0070X Spacer

29 .,_.,.,._,x::7-,f Ges.r_ Spur, 37 Teeth (!.=,)

30 129405X Gea[, Spur 30 Teeth (2=,)

3! !08980X Gear, Spur,. 25 Teeth {3,o)

312 ':...... .6'{ " -

: 4 _-"_-, Geer, 6put, 22 Teeth (@,)

33 1,::4.sop Ge_', 8pub i9 x-_ _, z,.o,,_

....., ,, JO :_<;QD._ =o

34 184797 Sps.ce_" i.i33 x !.50 x .375

35 I05925X Wa.sheh Plain .640 x 1.37 x ..061

37 101978)( Spacer .130 x ! .00 x .169

38 si0079X Asser_bty, Gea!'_ Col _bination of

_._o Teeth aP,d 't<...... ',.,._Teeth.

39 i24639X Shaft, Idler

4.0 120472X Spacer .635 x .875 x .755

DESOFIPTION

41 I05928X

42 tt0084X

43 134394

44 I20473X

45 t42678

46` i20407X

4,7 I06589X

48 120408X

49 I05937X

5O i 05936X

51 2226J

52 13440!

53 2264J

54 120474X

55 !t008!X

56 I05941X

57 !10071X

58 120952X

_ 00cv._,,59 _i c-'r,_"

60 I20475X

61 1426`80

62 i20961X

6`3 7294J

64 ...... v108t_bgA

55 120953X

,66 i 20954K

67 i84799

88 138244-

70 ! 1T:0950)(

71 73810500

72 i 0@596:£

""_ 1204.'18X

/©

SprocKet, 9 Teeth (Revel'so)

Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth

Assembly, Kit, Shim .750 Shaft

Shaft, Driw_

Gear, 5pub 12 Teeth (1=)

G,_a.r,c,pu_, 20 "f-o_h (2,,0)

Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (3=)

Gear; Spur, 28 Teeth (4,°)

Gear, _r_t]r 31 Teeth {5Q

Spacer .781 x i.00 x .375

Washer, Plain .632 x !:00 x .060

Washeh Neop._ene

Wasi_eh Plain .758 x !.25 x .03i

Axle, LH.

Gear, Miter_ 15 Teeth

Ring, Retaktmg

Gear, Spur, 32 Teeth

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, I5 Teeth

Axh:_,R.H.

Housing, Lower

Puck. Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Sc_'ew; SNf..Tapping, L.a__'ge

5/I6oi8 x 2.25

:Leve_', Acttt_£in9

,00.,:_'WasheiL _::_-_"" ";_'" .00 _-_:<:..... :>& I X' 1 X

@tacke%AY'ti-Re_:ation

hocknu1: S/I 6-24

Screw, % ii:-Yapping_ i._arge

5i16-18 x 1.44

Greags

*Use in combinations to maintain p_'ope_ c!earances

** O@er Key No. 15

HOTI; Aii component dimensions given ip, U.S. ir.ches

I inch :: 25.4. mm

" .... ::_:_7 (li....

l! _ l.I

&IS.......

................. .;,L%"]_')

7_ X ,7

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER g17,£56451

_2_ii__

_t044

_.S.-TS

Vps3-

12.1 CA_BU:_'Ofl OV_.RH,&UL K_T

, :<::.::...... [_-%, .

k.. 1

:;?N V

224

[ @2_::s::, :L:2S!!d

,_7:'¢i i

t ;S_# ,{;

--. L 2_F

492

8,011 "_J

REPAIR PARTS

801

_802 i

:!i

:%_,L.!_i/

.i _!h

284

%_ 524 1 d

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o25645.

BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER.289707, TYPE NUMBER 0!79@t

KEY PART KEY PART

NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

t 496413

2 399265

3 391086

5 4.94240

7 271866

8 39'14.06

9 27803

10 94821

ti 28O10O

t2 271916

271997

271996

13 _:.M62'_

15 94239

16 495162

94196

18 494.238

20 291675

22 94524

2:} .4928:26

24 222898

25 394681

394852

394663

894654

26 39'!?'80

392331

391781

391782

391788

27 260924

28 299691

391285

29 490:348

49048{)

32 9487i

33 262246

34. 262247

35 65906

36 26828

37 224502

40 221596

41 292260

42 93630

45 262248

46 212897

51 272465

Cylinder Assembly 52

Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Special 53

Toois For Installation) 75

*Seai, Oii 78

Head. Cylinder 95

* Gas_et, Cyt:inder Head 98

Breathe_ Assembly 104

* Gas£et, Valve Cover 105

Screw, .....c_-=m_',,.._ 106

Tt_be..B<eather 108

*::_;_<,b_t_-' an _,'. m_Cover t/64" 118

.............,,..4_s.:,K,.a,:._e

,,n_:::ke_, Cover "{ "" 12!V.YaR_L,c_S@ A):}b

* Gasket. _"-_ ,_........ __.3

•'..,,tc'.[,_.'_._a÷ Cover °009" _ ''_

c;crev,ACylinder Iqead t25

PIug, Oil Drair; 127

C_ankshaft I 30

.._:y,Timing Geal' 13!

,.3_, Engirte I33

* Seai, Oii 137

Screw. Seres, Base Mounting 138

Flywheet and Ring .Gear Ass,-. "_""', ,_m_,b 14t

Magneto 14.2

i{ev, Fiywheei 147

Piston Assernbly, Standard 164

Piston Assembiy .010" Oversize 171

Piston Assemb!y .020" Oversize 187

Piston Assembly .030" Oversize 188

i-qin9 c..... e.... _ ,.,_e;.,._ o.....>_:£,Pssto!%

R;n':_Set, P<'q * OhtoR_e. "::._"_ c _"_ o@9

Rin_._Set, o;_.,..,-. .

.. _....._, .0t 0" Ow:-ws_ze 2I6

.0_0 Over'size _t

.:::'qqqSe_ Pistcxi ......" ,', o

Rin!_:;Set, Ristes .0S0" Overs;ze

Lee.% :Piston .Pin 222

Pin Assembly, Piston, Standard 224.

Pin >_ssy., Piston ,005" Oversize 225

Rod AsseF.abty, Connectb 9 227

ROd '_............... ,_'s's's,4_

,_,ba_:>uNb:y, OO(1[lee'u!x%

.02(}" ;vt'n'_"v"'i,_.s,_;b._.b::._' Cra%_kDin, So_e ......o_".12

Screw, Connecting Rod 240

Valve, ExhE,.ust 265

Vaive, _ntake

SOT nq, "_ '_

Spdng, Exhaust Valve

Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Intake Valve

Rotocoii, Exhaust Valve

Retainer, Exhaust Valve Rotocoii

Tappet, VaIve

Gear, Cam

.... Gasket, Carburetor(to Elbow)

272554

94637

224061

9:3805

94098

495800

231789

231855

231854

224540

494383

49 ,'.'.._o_

94-616

495796

224539

494379

4.94381

281 i65

281164.

494.380

494537

PAwg

2i 38t 9

28 t 051

8938t5

93535

"762767

260871

2827@3

490815

494887

94513

495157

493935

94742

262785

394358

_,:_t 535

* GaskeL Carburetor

Stud, Carbu_etor Mounting

Washen Spring

Sc_ew, Se¢,qs

Screw, Idie Speed

**Pin, Fioat Hinge

** Vaive Assemb!y, Inlet ,,,_,,.._._-"_4i_

tnleL Valve Sea_

Vaive, Choke

**Vaive, Needie

Oarbu_et,x' Overhaui f<il

Screw, Eibow Mountir,.g

** i:qug VVe;ic;n(Sold in Kit Only)

Va!ve, Throttle

Shaft and Lever_ Thrott!e

*** Ge.skeL Float Bowl

.... Washer, Fiou£ _owl Screw

** Shaft _" ...... Choke

,_..;_,,. L_(::.x:V({?_"

** Nozz!e /JeL Carburetor

** jT';i'_ot,,.Jet

Carbu_ete_', L.Ibow

Nut, Air C:Ie_ner Mounting

L.ine, Fuel

SC_'ew_ .."!},_{:-_rq s

L;_]_,,,_"(}(:'Ve_T, or

Sorirg.Gove:'no_:

Oii ".....i'r .... _:_ea_ '

;3r;_.u;i.-:et.._.ssembiy

.-:';:'Jar'_..,(b_c:,,/::'_'r_o;"Contrei

(}i"art!:.::. {}:_':>it:):r) o F

Leve;" &ssem_:)iy, Geverno_

Wasi-e_, Gore;mot Crank

[::'i;ter Ft..ie}

C;a:,,"np,:::ssina

* ff_chJded in Gasket Set (494241)

** ;ncluded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

*** Included in both Carburetor Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAtR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NU£oaBER 917 256451

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE =_£ODEL NU_BEiB 289707_ TYPE NU;_;IBER 0! 79°0t

KEY PART K£Y PART

Nee ?,lO, DBSc2,RtPT!ON NO, NO, 9ESOR_tPTtON

284 94073 Screw, Shoulder, 726 392134

Hex Washe: Head

284A 94704 Screw.. iqex Head 727 490324

304 4.98319 Housir% Bbwe_

305 94819 Screw, Seres, 81owe; Housing 728 94627

Mou_tii-,g 729 281i59

306 224545 Shieid_ (3yfinder 729A 225!'70

307 94623 Screw_ Seres, Cyiir;,der Shield 74I 262i35

Mounting '757 2!2359

308 491490 Cove< CyihderHead 758 899891

309 497595 Motor. Sta_%_.:n 759 298909

310 497@02 Boit, Yhru 76t 93875

3t 1 497608 B<ush Set 783 280104

333 492341 AmTatu<e, M:%j@eto 80I 894556

334 93381 S<:,'_ew_Seres, A,wnature Mounting 802 497605

_.>..... 802592 _ q 4% S04

346 93705 Sc<ew_He;< Head 842 270920

356 494328 Wire> G!o-'dnd 847 495415

858 4c,4P4t.............. _.aa:_te{"'...............o_s_ 85'1 22' .,-xw,i;_o

383 'i9203 Pule< Hywi;eet 869 26i463

383 89838 Wrench_ Spark Pk_g 870 2133t6

423 94073 Screw, Seres 871 261961

¢'B ............ ' J'-i "_a _' o< ._ "'*_' <

443 4.93909 -_,.._i_,G<:;.,:_Air ,...,e_, _e_

455 22255I Cup, Screen tv'iounting 872 28i104

z'...S"7493903 K,no_ /x_-Ciea.!._et. 875 .""_-_:"_-_

......... ; ..... -1'<1} -z 4_ d,_ /

4G:::i_222562 Sc,"-een_Fiush Rotating 8'77 393456

4.74 393474 Starer A!temr4o_

48:';:_93!!1121 Screw. Sef¢_s 955 94.642

5!0 4,97506 OSw.%Stari::'r 965 94108

.......... bA_<k:.,' _jn_; o/'d [.'.}iOS"isk: Oii hJleF {.!}7:!_ 4.<;_..k:,/-._

524:68838 Seai, i::ilk:::"T_be 977 4.94385

525 _.96i i 3 Tube° Oil ..'.::i!ie< !i87 281 ! 5@

585 272403 _:_£Jem,6._K_:qrCiea[]er i 005 260i:;::_7

537 281 ! 06 * O.-!::_i:._i],"d_Ck)s.i-te_ 1006 224.4.i3

544. 497@03 Am_a_:<..:r,:;::2)t.::_'te:' i01_:} :1-91255

_)!:£;i! ,!t'N !i_Y7 BUShiY';g, fl]i(;,v@ 'XOf Cys_'ti( J044 9.4.]i,;'3

50:2 92513 Seit, Govern<x :,....ever 1053 272397

592 2:}i082 Nut, P:iex i090 ,:$97607

501 ......_..............

::'b0c, d L.}ia:riq_)_ )-L£._i _"':'

w£,)e

6ii 49.$¢5I Fuel tniei-ube

614 9_:_39_ uotte% Hai<H;n

618 282803 Spring, Choke Return

834 281t68 ** Seal, Choke Shaft

634A 49i328 * Seat Governor

6348 28i 167 ** Washe< Throttie Shaft

635 66538 Elbow_ Spark Plug

546 224546 Brace, Air Cleaner

8r:°_ 93498 Screw, Seres

663 94620 Screw, Hex Head

663 280848 Spacer

Sea< Ring

{includes Mounting Paris)

L,ove_. b,.alt,_,

(includes ,k_bunting Screws)

Screw, Hex Head

Cti_, Lead Wire

Retainer Wi_e

t'],':. ,/a 'TA" "+t....

i...]i'_k,Counterweight

Cou r'..,!e_'we;ghtAssembly

Pin, Coun_:erwHght

Sc_ev%<}oLmto_weight

Gear, St,.:-::._4er

C,sp_Drive

Cap End

Seal. Oii Fiik_r Cap

Fill (]roup, Oil

7emfi,:_al, Ignition Cable

Seat, intake VaD.(e,Standard

Sea% Exhaust Valve, Standard

(kide, 'E!xhausi Valve

(iuicie, i,_--_t:-_!<eValve

sever, _-q,Cleaner

Bedy, Air Cieane_

Diode _:mdOormector Assembly,

<::)Lu!dC i:.cui!

:£,<.;_'ew:Fi.J,',_i{:bwl

i...,a,:.:k<m:t,i;_irCleaner Mounting

{Sowi i<sseynbiy, Carburetor

£)a<!i)_Ife_o[G.::_sketHit

Ss,:_i.']'_,":_i:i:ieShaft

i:::'.!V'}. ,):::i /w iff e i

P,etsi_ e< !::a_7

.._.be!:;<:i:

S.,.)rew,;_._xHead

IV}9,fiLiSl, 11>wn_,:_i"%

_,.::ie!_--,ine< Srus.h

RPM .... ; " o_ soG.11i}50; High: 3200-3400<:_._)@_Ngs, / _d: '[ F .....

* included in (Saskei 0..::_<..... \4_.o_',r'-'_o3o)_"

** !ncluded in Carbur@.or Ovemaui Kit (495799)

*** included in both Ca<bureto_ Overhaul Kit (497535)

and Carburetor Gasket Sei (494385)

NOT£: All component dirnensions given in U.S. inches

I inch :25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

53¸

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SJGH'TING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WIiTH

SKY LINE OFt TREE.

OWNER'

UAL

MODEL NO.

917.256451

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

TH{S TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4=REPAIR

(1-800-473=7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800oFON-PAR'T

(t -800o366o7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1=800o659_5917

12.5 HP IC

ELECTRIC START

38" MOWER

5 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor witl be found on the

modet plate located under the seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

Afl parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING iNFORMATION:

° PRODUCT- TRACTOR

MODEL NUMBER - 917.256451

ENGINE MODEL NO. * 289707, TYPE NO, 0179-0t

o PART NUMBER

PART DESCRiPTiON

Your Sears merchandise has added vafue when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pfedge to

you, we service what we sel!.

153917 3.20.96 JH Printed in U.S.A.

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