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917.256552 OWNER'SMANUAL

_0Assembly

oOperation

0Customer Responsibilities

_Service and Adjustments

Repair Parts

C

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

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers

WMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,

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

L GENERAL OPERATION

, Read, understand, and follow afl instructions in the manual

and on the machine before starting,

, Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

oClear 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 absotuteiy necessary. Always

took down and behind before and while backing.

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

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

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

SIow down before turning.

o Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

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

before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

,, Mow only in daylight or good artificial light:

o Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

oUse extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck.

WI. SLOPE OPERATION

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

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or

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:

• Mow up and down sIopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

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

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

to stop or shift while on the slope.

,, Follow 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 machir.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and g;aduaL 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

slope.

DO NOT:

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

and gradually downhill, if possible.

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

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

of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

oDonottrytostabilizethemachinebyputtingyourfootonthe

ground.

o Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

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III. 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 activity. Never assume that

children witl remain where you last saw them.

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

care of another responsibie adult.

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

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

children,

Never carry children They may fail off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

oNever allow children to operate the machine.

o Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

_V. SERVICE

o Useextracarein handli _gasolineandotherfuels. Theyare

flammable and vapors _e explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap on add fuei with the engine

running; Allow 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 boks, especially btade attachment bolts, 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 spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

,Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary.

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

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation f ,_quently. Adjust and service as

required.

CAUTION: Always j

disconnect spark plug

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING 4&

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-

tive harm.

CO_Grs_A _.LAo_©[iS o"l your pumhase of a .:_eals

Traetor I[_"-_asbeen des[qned,,.,engir:emed and manufac-

tured Io give you the best possibie dependabiitv arid

Should you experience any probbm you cannot easiiy

remedy, piease contac[ your nearest Sears Authorzed

Sewice Cente_/DepaS:ment Department. We have corm

potent wetbtrained technicians and the proper too!s to

service or repair this tractor,

Please read and retain Ibis manual. The nstructions wll

enable you to assemble and maffstain your tractor pmper!y

Atways observe the '_SAFETY RULES".

•,1rJMBEs 9 t /._5650_z

SERIAL

iNUMBER ................................................................................

IUATL:OF P[J[:{CqA,oE

H_ 71ODE<./_,NDSERi£,_ .}JMBERSWIL_.BET,JU,.ID

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF: -_i ' " IN

lo,,,.RCHASE AND KEEP A SAFE PLACE

FOR FU, URn=REFERENC_

.NAN¢_ AGREEMEN F

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avaiiabie on this prod-

uet Contact your nearest Sears store :[ordetaiis

Read and observe the safety rutes

_', Foitow a _'eguiar schedute in maintaining, caring for arid

Foilow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilb

des _kd "Storage" sections of this owne_ s manuak

WARNING: This t_actor is equipped with an ntemat

combustion engine and shouid not be used on or near any

HORSEPOWER: ! 5.0

GASOL NE CAPAC TY t,25 GALLONS

ANC, TYPE: _NLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APFSF/SG): SAE IOW30 (above 32°F}

SAE 5W-30 (beiow 32°P)

OIt CAPACi]Y: W/FILTER: 40PNTS

W/O FILTER: 3,5 PINTS

.._,AMP,JN RC12YC

SPARK PLUG: ¢'_' _ _ '

G£P: 040")

VA_.vl: ,.;LhARAN<;E; NO'T, D..USTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 5.5

REVERSE: 0-24

T_RE_-'RESSURE: FRONT: !4 PSI

REAR: !0 PSi

CHAR,s.NG SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

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"BA rTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIi'4.CCfa,: 240

CASE SIZE; UIR

I BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS

unimproved forest_covered brash,covered or grass-cov-

ered and unless the engines exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrestor meetin¢] applicable locai or state taws

(if ar;y)_ f a spa,_ka testa s Used ii should be ma r_,tained

n effective working order by Ihe operator.

n the state of California the above is required by law

{Section 4442 of Ihe Caiifornia Pubic Resources Code}•

Other states may have simiiar laws. Federal laws apply on

federai !ands. A spad< arrestor for' the muffler is available

through your r_earest Sears Au[horized Service Cartier/

Depa_'ment (See REPAR PARTS section of this manual}.

LH q TED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ",JRAFTS[VIAN F{ DING E@UIP aENT

For two ,,_)years from the date of pumhase,if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, iubdcated and tuned up according

to the nstrJctio<_sin the owner's manuai, Sears wit! repair or re,aiace free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

1'hisWarranty does hot cover:

o Expendable items whichbecomeworn during normal use, such as blades, sparkplugs, aircleaners, belts, etc.

Tire replacement or repaircaused by puncturesfrom outside objects,such as nails,thorns, stumps, or giass.

o Repairsnecessar£ becauseof operatorabuse negligence,improper storage or accident or the faiiure to maintain the

equipment according to the instructionscontained in the owners manuei.

'o Riding equipment usedfor commercialor reniai purposes.

L Ba TED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON B qTERY

or r_ff_ety(go} days from date of purchase, if any batteqi inck._dedwth his riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship and our testing determir_esthe battery witlnot hold a charge, Sears will _ep!ace the baiter,/at no charge.

N,-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRA_SMAN RtD_NG EQ IPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM

"r'HE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAftSMAN RIDING EQU!PMENT TO

YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (!N.-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STLL St:!;iAVA LABLE AFTER 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP OflARGE WILL APPLY.') T'IS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY

WI41LE THIS PRODUCT !S _NTHE UNITED STATES.

This Warranty gves you epecific egat fights and you may also have other _ignts which may _a_y from state to state

.'_c.ARo ESTA'FES, L_d¢.}=-! s_AhROE[V£_<,KA 4_ "*• "-wO, D/817 WA,

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIB_LmES ..................... 3. !5-t9

WARRANTY .................................................................. 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................. 4

iNDEX ............................................................................ 4

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

ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 7-9

OPERATION ......................................................... 10-14

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-25

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

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

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

REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE .................................... 48-53

PARTS ORDERJNGISERV_CE .................. BACK PAGE

iNDEX

A

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

Adjus_rnen_s:

Brake ........................................... 22

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

Mower:

Front-To-Back ...................... 2I

Side-To-Side .......................... 2t

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

Air FHter, Engine ................................. 18

Air Screen Engqe ............................. '_8

Assembly ........................................... 7-9

B

Battery:

Charging ................................ 7 8

Cleaninc ...................................... 16

Starting w_th Weak Battery ....... 24

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

Terminals .................................... I6

Belts:

Motion Drive

Removal/Repiacem_nt ........... 22

Mower Blade Drive

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

Blade:

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

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

Brake Adjustment ................................ 22

C

Carburetor Adjustment ....................... 25

Controls, Tractor ................................. ! I

Customer Responsibilities .......... 3,I5-19

Engine:

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

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

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

Cooting Fins, Engine ............... 18

Engine Oil ................................ t7

Fuel Filter ................................ 19

Spark Plugs .............................. 18

Tractor:

Blades ...................................... t6

Lubrication Chart ..................... 15

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

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

Cutting Height, Mower .......................... t2

E

E,_ectrical:

Interlocks and Reiays ................ 24

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

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

E_gine:

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

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

Cooling Fins Eng ne ................... 18

Oil Change ................................. 17

Oil Level ................................. 13.17

Qi! Type .................................. 17

Preoara_tor ................................ 13

Reoair Parts ........................... 48-53

Starting ....................................... 4

Storage ................................... 2_

F

FlUters:

Air ............................................... 18

Fue_............................................. 19

Ft_ef

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

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

Fuse ................................................... 24

G

Gauge Wheels ..................................... 8

H

F_'oodRemoval/installation ................. 24

L

Leve_ing Mower Deck ......................... 2!

Lt_brication Chart ................................ 15

M

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

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back .......... 21

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ........... 2!

Blade Sharpening ....................... 16

Blade Replacement ..................... 16

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

Installation ................................... 20

Operation ............................... 12-13

Removal ...................................... 20

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

Muffier ................................................ t 8

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

Muicher Plate ....................................... 9

O

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ....... 13,17

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

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

Ooeration .................................... 10-t4

Operating Mower ..............................

.12-I3

Ootions:

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

Seark Arrester ........................ 3.40

P

Parking Brake ................................ 1 I-i2

Parts Bag ............................................ 6

Parts. ReDlacementJRepair ........... 30-47

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

R

Reeair Parts .................................. 30-47

S

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

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

Service and Adjustments .............. 20-25

Brake ........................................... 22

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

Fuse ............................................ 24

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

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment:

Front_to-Back ......................... 21

Side-to-Side ........................... 21

Mower Installation ....................... 20

Mower Removal .......................... 20

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

Slope Guide Sheet ............................. 55

Spark Plugs ........................................ 18

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

Starting the Engine ....................... ! 3-t4

Steering Wheel ................................ 7,23

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

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

T

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ..... 25

Tires ........................................... 8,16,23

Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 27-28

Transaxle Repair Parts ................. 46-47

W

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

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

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

TheseaccessoriesandattachmentswereavailablethroughmostSearsro_ailoutletsandservicecenterswhenthetractorwaspurchased.

MostSears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE

AiR FILTER

PERFORMANCE

Soars offers a wide variety of attach ments that fit your tractor. Many ofthe_seare listed below with brief explanations of how they can help

you. This _istwas current at the time of publication; however, it may change in f_tUre years -more attachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may n° longer be available or fit your modet Contact your nearest Sears store for the

accessories and attachments that ate available for your tractor.

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

attaching and detaching.

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a heaithy lawn Ta S#_OWBLADEIorsnowremovatorfiy. 14dnch high,48dnchwide

pered 2.5 inch steel spikes mounted on !0-inch diameter discs _;adec_ears42-inch pathwhen angledld_or dghL Ra!Ses, lowers

puncture holes in soil at Cose intervals to Jet moisture soak in. _;_rlside tever: Adjustable skids; repiaCeabJe, revers Ibte scraper

Stee we ght tray for increased penetrat on ba_. (Use with t re c qa ns'and whee we ghts and/or rear drawbar

BAGGER lets you cottect grass c}ippings and teaves for a

heafthier, nester looking iawn. Two Perrnanex containers hold

30-gallon ptastic bags.

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.

CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available, plus

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

protective mat and doily.

CORING AERATOR takes smafi piugs out of so_ to allow mois-

ture and nutrients to reach grass roots, 36dnch swath. 24

hardened steel coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray.

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

GANG NtTCN lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments _t once,

such as sweepers, dethatchers aerators (not for use with toilers,

carts or other heavy attachments).

GAUGB WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

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

equipped.

MULCH RAKFWDETRATCHER !oosens soil and flips thatch and

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

teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for Seeding. Available forffont

or rear mounting. RI_GH PERFOR_d_ANCE REEL_ACTION

SPRING T_NE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into large hopper, Mounts behind tractor,

MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE K_T, once instaJied, Jets you

muich, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) wi[hout

changing blades. For models not equipped as 3din1 Convertible

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

manuai,

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

pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x I0 Iumber.

ROLLER for smoother iawn surface. 36dneh wide, 18dnch

diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs_of weight. Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf, Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum.

SN()_,P_HROWER has 40dnch swath. Drum-.type auger handles

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

arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6dnch

d_ameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at

tactor seat. (Use with chans and wheei weights and/or rear

SPRAYERS use 12welt DC electric motor that connects to the

lractor batten/ or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for

automatic spraying and hand he!d wand for spot spraying, Wand

fas adjustaMe spray pattern. For apptying herbicides, insecti-

cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.

SPREADBRiSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kilt-

_sgaasy_ Broadcast spreaders are also usefuI for granular de-

icers and sand.

'Sh_JE:EPERSlet you coi/ect grass c ippings and leaves.

!;_I:and depth control system and does NOT reqL 'e a s eeve hitch

R{Sany iawn, yard Orgarden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor

a_awbar and g0! Optional accessories convert unt for

@thatching, aerating hilling...without tools.

T_RBCHAINS are heavy duty; ciOsety spaced extra-large cross

}}_ksgive smooth ride, outstanding traction.

*fRAC_OR CAB has heavy duty vinyt fabric over tubular steel

frame, ABS piastiC !op; ciear p!astic windshield offers 360 degree

visibility: Ringed 'netai doors with catch. Keeps operator warm

and dv Remove vinyl sides and WindShields for use as sun

_:,roi_ct0r in summer, Optio_"_a! accessories include: tinted/

• operated wiper;tempered s0iid Safety glass W nc she d Wth harid

12-volt amber caution }ight for mounting on Cab top.

stACS for poweffui coitection of heavy grass c!ippihgs and leaves,

O#tio_at wand attachment to pick up debris in hard4o_reach

p_aces. VACiCH_PP_R includes a chipper-shredder,

W_!GHT BRAC_(_T for drawbar for snow removal applications.

t_ <5Jses (..,. lb. weight.

_HBEL WB_GHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for

*r ct_e ,ate,

snow removal or ._ozing heavy _.+ _u,,

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_4 ) Hex Bo_t

8/8 I6 x I

(I) Lar@eFiat Washer (t) U>ckwasher 318

(i) Locknut

5/I6-,!8

(1) I4ex Boit 5/16-18 sti-I_4

{{...........

{1) Hex Bolt

!/213 x i

/" (!} Washer

I.-3ll £x 12

Gauge /

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(1} Leck Wad-her i/

(2) Screws

#10x 518

#10

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8/16 x 3/4 _ (2) Wetd

x 16 Gauge Nuts #10

(2) Hex Bo!ts I/4-20 x 3/4

(2) Hex Nuts 114.__.0

z_ Washers 9/32 x 518x _ Gauge

Parts packed separately in carton

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Video

Cassette

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7Yhee, _{?lbleher

Plate

Manua

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Boot Parts Bag

(2} Center-

lock Nuts

(2) Keys

Assemblys

tt }} Wheel

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Extension

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Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactoryw_thexceotion of hose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

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

the correc_ loots as necessary to insure proper tJghmess.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are Iisted.

tU 5J16" wrench

_2t 7/!6" Nrencnes

_ _ //2" wrer_cn

(2} 9/I6" wrench

I _ 3/4" Secket w/afire rachel

Philliss Screwdriver

Tire oressure gauge

Utility knife

When right or eft hand is mentioned m rots manual, it

means when you are in the operating oosition (sea_ee

behind the s_eermg wnee_ !,

TO RE,lOVE TRACTOR FRON! CARTON

STEERING

--.'_ WHEEL _NSERT

....... 3/8 HE:X BOLT

......... 318 LOCK WASREF!

WASHER

°_. STEERING

-" WHEEL

STEERING

BOOT _ .....

EXTENSI!ON

UNPACK CARTON AOAPTER,. - /SHAFT

Remove al accessible loose oa_s ana carts canons 5/16HEXBOLT

Trom capon (See page ] L .,. :

,Cut, from top to bottom, atong lines on alt four comers _J .'i! _'

of carton, and Iay panels fiat. _ -:-,

1 4 /- : _

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and 5/,6 LOCI(NUT ,' " .... .

remove, i /" "

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKID

A°FACH STEERiING WHEEL (See Fig, 1)

ASSEMBLE EX'TENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft, Align

mounting holes in extension and iower shafts and

install 5/t6 he>:bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

I_tPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO

18_22 FT LBSTORQUE.

o Place tabs of sleeting boot over tab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL

Position front wheeis of the tractor so they are pointing

straight foPTvard.

o Slide steedng wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-

sion.

o Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross

bars are horizenta! (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

o Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 iock washer, 3/8 hex

bolt and tighten securely

o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

Remove protective pastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera°

tier section for tocation and function of con.,,

F_G. !

Place freewheel control in freewheefing position to

disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT ° in

the Ogeration section of this manua!).

Roil tractor backwards off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BAKERY (See Figs, 2 and 3}

CAUTION: Do not short battery term_

na_s: Before eormecting batterj_ re_

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bends, rings_ etCo

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

o Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and tiff seat

pan to raised position.

Open battery box door.

e

Press rift lever p{unger and raise attachment lift lever to

its highest position

o Reiease parking brake by depressng clutch/brake

Remove terminal proteciive caps end discard.

If this batten/isput into service after month and year

indicated on label (!abel located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amp&

First connect RED batter,! cable to positive (+) terminat

with hex boit, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as

shown, T ghten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding eabte to negative (-}_fermi-

nai with remaining hex bott flat washer lock washer

and hex nut. Tighten secureiy_

Close battery be)( door.

ASSE

Open battery box door lot':

o Inspection for secure corlnections (to _ig_'ten hard

Inspection Ior corrosion.

_* Testing batteG,

Jumping (f required}

o Periodic ci_arging.

POSIT!VE B_SCARD

{RED) CABLE TERMINAL

, PROTECTIVE

.-.. /CAPS

i ' NUT

LOCK

WASHER

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/PLAT

WASHER

HEX

BOLT

NEGATIVE

(BL ACE) CABLE

F_G....

SEAT

PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

FtGo3

_NSTALL SEAT (See Fig° 4)

Adiust seat before tightening adjustment bott

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan

0_ Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

Assemb!e adjustment boIt bck washer and fiat washer

looseIy Do not tighten.

Tighten shoulder boit securety

SEAT

SEATPAN

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

a!ows you to press dutch/brake pedal a_I the way

down,

Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

o Raise seat and tighter adjustment bolt securely.

CHECK TIRE PRESSU!!_E

The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the !actor/for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is irnpoRant for

best cutting pedormance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown n "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK ©ECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly

leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Sewice and Adjustments section of this manual•

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

See the figures thai are shown for replacing motion and

r_iower _lade @;ire betts in the Sergice and AdjustmentS

section of Ibis manual, Verify ihat the belts are rouIed

After you ieam how _ooperate your tractor, check to see

that the brake is propedy s.diusted, See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE' in the Service and Adjuslments section of this

rnanual_

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

Assemble gauge wheeis with tractor on a flat level surface

,_ Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation

section of this manual),

-_ Wth mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shouider bolt, 3/8" washer and 3/8o16 tocknut and

tighten securely.

,, Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole. ]

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3/8- t 8

GAUGE WHEEL j ..... k

SHOULDER

BOLT

F'iGo4 FIG,, 5

_NSTALL MULCHKR PLATE

{See Figs. 6 & 7}

Install two a[cn nooks _omutcher p_a[e using screw,

washer, IOCKwasner, and wetd nut as shown,

NOTE: Pre-assembie wetd nut to latch hook by inserting

we_a nut from the top w_th hook oointing down,

Tighten hardware ;ecure_y.

Raise and nolo deflector shield in Jprlght position,

Place front of muiener orate over fret t of mower deCK

opening and slide into p_ace, as shown.

Hook front latch trio note oR front of mower deck

o Hook rear latch into no_e an back Of mower DecK.

CAUtiON: Do not remove discharge

guard f_om mower. Raise and hold

guard when attaching muJcher plate

and allow it _o rest on p_ate whi_e in

LATCH

HOOKS

FiG. 7

HOOK POINI"S DOWN

WELD NUT FROM THE TOP jr ....... _

X\ "'S

LOCK

LATCH

J" HOOK

WASHER

LOCK

WASHER

WASHER

WELD

NUT

MULCHKR

PLATE

FIG, 6

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DiSCHARGiNG

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of

optional grass catcher accessoPy,

NOTE: It is not necessary to changebtades, The mulcher

blades are designed for discharging and bagging also,

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUF_ NEW

TRACTOR. WE WISH TO ASSURE TH/I T YOURECEfVE

FHEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATtSFA C TION FROM

FHIS OLIAL/TY PRODUCT,

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

/All assembly instructions have been completed.

/No remaining !dose parts in carton.

_/ Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

v" Sea{,iS adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,

v' Atttires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinfiated at the factory).

_x Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

frontqo-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for ieveiing),

/Check mower and drive belts, Be sure they are routed

properly around pul!eys and nside all belt keepers.

/Check wiring. See thai aH connections are stiil secure

and wires are properly clamped.

v" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is [n

drive position_

WHILE LEARNING HOW T© USE YOUR E_ACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO 7-HEFOLLOWING IMPORTANT

FFE/MS:

v" Engine oil is at proper !eveL

/Fuel tank is fiIled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

/Become familiar with alt controls ,- their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

/Be sure brake system isin safe operating condition.

v' II is important to purge the transm ssion before operat-

ing your tractor for the first time_ Fotlow proper starting

and transmission purging ins!ruetions (See "TO START

ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION' in the Opt.

e_ation section of this msn/4aI)

Thesesymbol,_mayappearor yourtractorofinJ[teraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.

,-- __,, CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

o i

(_' _ C_" _ _ _L _

EN .xJN_z:ON ENGINE OFF JJL PRESSURE C__UI (..,'t MGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

_, O_._ MOWER _ .... PARi41NG BRAKE UNLO_._'..E_J

LOCm LOCKED

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vlO NER LIFT

RLVERoE NEUTRAL HIG_ LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

÷

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCiq DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

IGNtT Ob

'_ _ _ /E_ D • •

DANG_- , _',._::._ HANDS AND FEET AWAY (_ydro Moee _ o y

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READ THIS OWNER"S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULSS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the iocati0ns of Various controis and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference_

THROTTLE/

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCHf

BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMEN_

KNOB

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL

AMMETER

\

LIGHT

IGNmON SWITCH

SW_TCH POStT_ON

,, PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

iI"-:!!LII¸. CONTRoLMOT'ON

_ LEVER

APPROX.

SPEED

3

FiG. 8

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the AmeriCan National Standards institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

UGHT SW_TCN: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLF__JCHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and

controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Usedfordeciutching and brak-

ng the tractor and s_a_ing the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake peda into the

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and

direction of the tractor,

ATTACN_'_IENT U_ LEVER: Used to raise and lower the

mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to retease attachment lift

_ever when changing its position.

_GN_TION SW_TCN: Used for starting and stopping the

engine_

!4EIGHTABJUSTMENT KNOB: Used toadjustthernowe__

FREEWHEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off,. A_I_4ETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or dischergi _g

!!

_' °" TRA_J R9 H

TO SEX"PARKH!G BRAKE {See Fig_ 9)

You tractor s equipped with an operator p esence sensing

switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator Io eave the seat without first setting the parking

brake wiil sPut off the engine,

Depress dulch/brake pedat into fuli "BRAKE" position

and hold

P/acs_parking brake iever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from ch4ch/brake pedai Pedal shou!d

remain in "BRAKE" pos tion. Ma_<es_ze parking brake

will llold tractor secure.

A_iTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

'_@_SENGAGED"

p

j, POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGBD"

GEARSHIET

.....LEWR

CLUTCH/

BRAKE

PEDAL

"DRIVE' HEIGHT ADJU "_

POSKION MENT _NO8 Uo_, _ON

F_G°9

STOPPerinG (See Fig, 9}

MOWER BLADES ..

o Move attac _ment ciutch ieve' to 'DISENGAGED'* po

sition_

GROUND DRIVE-

_, Depress clutch!brake pedai nto _uit _BRAKE_'positieh_

Move motion control lever to r eutral (N) position,

!MPOATAHT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSIT!ON WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED,

ENGINE -

Mow_ _hrottJe control to slow (_) pos tiom

NOTE Faiiure to move throttie centre to sio,¢_(_)

position and ai owing engine to die before stopping rnay

cause engine to 'backfire",

Turn ;gnton key to "OFF' position and remove key.

Always remove key when !eaving tractor to preve@

unauthorized use.

o Never .;se choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor s standing

die with he engne runnin% h@:erK3ne ex iaus[ gases may

cause "browning* oi grass. To e iminate this possib@!_

always stop engne when stoppin{} tractor ors grass areas

CAU°_'IOH: A_ways stop t_'actor com_

p_ete% as described above before _eav,-

hg the operator's position:; to empty

grass catcher_ etCo

TO US_:£TRRO_L£ CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine st fuji throttle.

Operating engine at less than ful throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

o Fuii thro@e offers the best bagging and mower pefforo

rT_ance,

TO _",aOVEFORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

F_go9)

The direction and speed of movemerit is controiled by the

motion control lever

Start tractor with motion control !ever in neu[rat (N)

o Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

o Slowly move motion control !ever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See isig,,g}

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-

mast knob n desired direction,

-. _xrn kK)b c!ockwise (,S:,q) to raise- c_tting height,

*_ -%ira kieb counterclockwise (_-%) to lower cutting

The cutting height range is approximately I o1/2" to 4" The

heights are measured from the g,_oundto the blade tip with

the engine not runnihg. These heights are approximate

and n_ay van/depending upon soil conditions, height of

,grass ad types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn shoutd be cut to approximately 2ol/2

nches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. F:or healthier and better ooking

lawns mow often and after moderate growth,

_0 For best cutting pedormance_ grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

releNvely high; the second to desired he ght.

TO OPERATE _VtOWER (See Fig, 10)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wil!

shut off the engine,

Select desired height of cut

,_ Lower mower with attachment lift control

S_art mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

_ TO STOP M©WER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the er_tire grass catcher,,

o_ mowers so equipped, or the dis-

"EN@AGED"

POSITION ATTACHMEHT

LOW

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

i V

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FIG. I0

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

GL_ABO

o Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hi!ls.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hils.

o if sbwing is necessary, move throttle controi tever to

f stopping is absoiutely necessa%,, push c_uth!bn_ke

pedal qu ckiy to brake pesitk)n and engage parking

brake.

_ Move motion control tever to neutrat (N} positior.

It_PORTA_t"[': THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT' RETURN TO NEUTRAL (H) POSKION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL JS DEPRESSED.

o TO restart movemenl, stowiy retease parking brake and

o Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

o Make a! turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT {See Fig= 1!}

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewneetng

position Free wheel control is located at th,e resr@awbar

of tractor.

o Raise attachment Iift to highest position with attach°

ment tift control.

o PuiJf_eewhee! controi knob out and hold in position by

inserting retainer spring into foP_uardhoie of control rod.

o Do not bush or tow tractor" at more than t:we {2} MPH.

° To reenijage transmission, reverse above procedure

_,_O'/'E: To protect isood from damage when transporting

your t:ac o_ on a truck or a traiter, be sure hood is closed

and sec ire Sto t_actor. Use an appropr a_emeans 9f tying

hood o t_actor (rope co_d, etc.).

CHECK ENGINE OIL L£VEL (See Fig. 17}

rise engine t- yoJ_ t<ac or has been shipped, from the

factory, already flied ws summ,e_ weight oii.

=, Check engne oii wh '.tae_or on ievei ground.

gffhread a_d _'emove o cap/dbstick wipe oil off

Re nse_-the a ps! ck <:to ;he tube and est oil fii! cap on

the tube. Do not h_ead the ei@onto Ihe tube. Remove

and read o! eve _:_cessary add oil un! 'FULL"

;na_k on d pstic_<is _esched Do r_ot overt 1_

£or cold weather operation you st ould change oi! for

easier starling (See OL VISCOS TY CHARW n the

Castomer Ressonsl: ties section of this nanua0o

To change e _gine oi, see the C ;stomer Responsibifi-

ties section n t!qs Y,a .ai.

TO S_£R f ENGBIE (See Fig_ 9)

When starting d'_eengine for the first time or f the engine

has run out of f_.e, it will take extra crar_king time _omove

fuel from the tank to the engine.

_ Depress clutch/brake pedat and se_ parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

b;iove attachment c!utch to "DISENGAGED" position_

Move throttte control to choke (l_.i) position.

Note: Before starting, read the warm and cotd starting

procedures below.

o !nsert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START"

positior_ and reiease key as soon as engine starts. Do

not ;un starter continuously for more than fifteen sec-.

ends per minute, tf the engine does not start after

several attempts, move throt£Je controJ to fast (@)

position, wait a few minutes and try again, f engine sfiIJ

does not start:, move the throttJe controi back to the

choke (t'q) position and retry',

PURGE TRANSMISS_ON

To ensure proper operation and perfomlance, it is recom-

melsded that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor' for the first time. This procedure wiit remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have develo

oped dudng shipping of your tractor.

_B._PORTANT:SHOULDYOUR TRANSMiSSiON REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

P'.acetractor saifeiyon tevet sudace with engine off and

parking brake set.

Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manuai).

Sitting in the tractor seat, sta£ engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle controi _9 stow 0 position.

',/?ARM WE.A_sJ_::_ R oc'-_AR,TtxG___"/50° F arid above) With motion control iever in neutral (N) position, slowly

._,._mo move the ,_hrot.._.o troJto Ihe fastWhen engine s*a '_" _- ' ,_ .r f_:_-, i

(@} position.

]"he attachments and ground ddve cart now be used. if

the engine does not accept the end, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one min£e using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and beow)

o When eng r_estarts, allow engine to run with the throttle

cont_oi n the choke (ikl) position unfit the engine runs

roughly, then move throttie control to fast (_) position.

This may require an engine warm-up period from

severaJ seconds to several minutes, depending on the

HYDROSTAT C TRANSMISSION WARM LIP

Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis.

sion should be warmed up as follows:

"_ Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

_ Place the motion control lever in neutrat.

Re/ease the parking brake and let the chJtch/brake

slowly return to operating position,

Allow one minute for transmission to warm up.

This can be done during the engine warm up

The attacf ments can also be used during the engine

warm.<@period afterthe transmission has been warmed

Ijp,

NOTE: If at a figh aititude (above :3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Sewice and Adiustments

section of this manuak

disengage clutch/brake pedal:

,_ Move motion control iever to full forward position and

hold for five (5} seconds Move lever to futJ reverse

postion and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTRE:During this procedure there wiit be no movement of

drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive

Move motion control lever io neutral (N) position. Shut °

off engine and set parking brake_

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position {See"TO TRANSPORT' n this section

of r,_anual).

Sitting in the tractor seat, sfart engine. After the engine

s running, move throttie control io hail (1/2) speed.

With motion control tever in neu_rat (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedak

o S!owiy move metion control /ever forward, after the

tractor moves approximafe]y five (5) feet, slowly move

motion contm_ bver to reverse position. After the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the

motion controi _everto the neutraJ (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the molion controt lever three (3)

times,

'Four tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

OPER ]ON

V OW NG TIPS

o Tirechainscannotbe usedwhen themower housingis

attachedtotracto__,

_ Mower shouldbe properlyleveledforbest mowing

performance. See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING _'n

the Sewice and Adiustments section of this manuai.

Fhe left hand side of mower shoutd be used for trim-

ruing.

o Driveso thatcfippingsae dischargedonto thearea

thathas been cuL Have thecutarea.totherightofthe

tractor.Thiswi!lresultina more even distributionof

clippingsand morn uniformcutting,

When mowing largeareas,startby turningtotheright

so thatciippingswilldischargeaway from shrubs,

fences_driveways,e_c.Afterone or two rounds,mow

inthe oppositedirectionmaking lefthand turnsunti

finished(See Fig _2 )

o Ifgrassisextremelytail,itshouldbe mowed twiceto

reduce oad and possiblefirehazardfrom driedclip-.

pings.Make firstcutrelativelyhigh;thesecond o the

desiredheight.

o Do notmow grasswhen its wet. We[ grasswillplug

mower and leave undesirable clumps: A!tow grass to

dry before mowing.

o Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of ma_eriat Regulate ground speed by seiect_

ng a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as v_ellas the quaiity of cut desired.

o When operating etlachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best perferrnance of

the attachment being used.

_1ULCH_NG _._fOW_NGT_PS

_PORTANT: r.JR B.__ PERFORMANCE KE£1_

,_,_OWERHOUSING FREE (Yx BU}LT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH CLEAN At:TEl E_.CH USE{

The speciai muiching b_ade wilt recut the grass clip.

pings many times and reduce them n size so that as

un_,_th_ _awn i:-_eywill d sperse rite the grassthey faii ..... " _ '

and not ,._._'_noticed. Aiso_ the mutched grass will

u,ua_g d_e quickiy to !J,o_ ,_e nutrients for the awn.

Always mulch witb_your '_* _<÷

,lg,_,_.., engine (Made) speed

as this wiiI provd_.Sthe best recutting action of Ihe

biades,

Avoid cutting your iawn when it is weL Wet grass tends

to form chimps and inte_eres with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your !awn is the early afternoon°

At this time the_a _' _-_ d ......

:er_s,:_nao ,Jie._ c:nd ne new y cut area

wiil not be exposed to the direct sun.

oorbest re_utts, adjust the mowe_ cutt ng he ght so that

the mower cuts off only £he top one-third of the grass

biades (See Fig. i2A). F:>rextrerneiy heavy mulching,

_'educeyour width of cut and mow slowly.

condkions may re-.

a second time to

eornpie e y hide the clippings. When doing a second

cui, mew across or perpend cuiar to the firsi cut path.

Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

north te south one week then change to east to west the

next we_.K. This will i'ep prevent matting and oraininc

el the awn,.

itaAx _/s

FIG. 12

ER REI tLITtES

Check Brake Operation

[

L Check Tre Pressure

Check for _Bose Fasteners

Shaq:.ten/Reptace Mower Blades

Lubrication Cha4

Chock Battery Lovei/Recharge

i- Clean Balery and Terminals

k

i Che_k Transaxie Cooiin 9

Adjus Blade Beit(s) Tension

Ad ust Motion Drive Bek(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Love

I Cha%ge Engine Oil

i

C ean Air F;ter

i...............................................

i Clean Engine Coo!ing Fns

Replace }park PN_g

Bapl

Replace Fuel Fiiter

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[ _IW ¢W

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-Change more often when operatk! 9 under a hea,_ fioad ot in high all bienl tempera{urea.

2 - Service more often vw_en oeerating in dirty or dusty cot _Jitions.

3 If eaaipped wilh oil filte_ change oi every 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more oHen when mowing in sandy sol.

SERVICE DATES

, F

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5 - If equipped with ad ustabie system,

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6 - Not red,sired if equipped with maintenance-free battely.

7 Tirhtep frort axle pivot bolt to 35 ft,-Ibs< maximum

Do not overt ghten

GENER£L REOOMME , ©AXIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse oF negligence. To

receive futI value from _hewarranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments win need _o be made periodicaily to

properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Sen/ice and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean

or replace air filter and check blades and belts for

wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer.

BEFOR_ BACH US_

_,.,l_ec_..r,glne oil level

,., _,:;.!4 tlre pressure.

,_ Chec( for Bose !asteners

ES

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, '14}

Always observe safety rules when performing any mamte_

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

_ttractor requires more than six f6} feet stooping distance

st h_ghsseed in hignesx gear. then brake must be adjusted.

See "TO ADJUST BRAKE' '_ the Service and _,djusP

rnents section of this manua_l.

T_RES

o Maintair proper a_rpressure in alt tires ISee 'PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuah.

o Keep tires free of gasoline_ oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can narm rubber,

Avoid stumps, stones, deed ruts. sharp objecls abe

omer nazaras that may cause tire damage.

Sate £n}uld be _aKento keeu :he blade oaancedo An

unbalanced blade w_!cause excesswe wbration and evem

_ual eamaae [o _ewe_ ar_aengine.

The blade can be sharpened with a file or on _grinding

wheel Dc not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

To check blade rsa_ance,you _al_neecJa 5/8" diameter

steei bott ore. or acone oaiancer. When using a cone

bB]ancer. 1oucw [he nstructlons sursoJied with oaf

3RcBrL

o Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the stee! bott

ar p_nano hold the Bolt or pm natalie with the g ouna.

I blade _sbatanced _1snoutct remain tn a horizontal

eosition, f either ena of the blade moves downwaro.

sharpen the heavy ena until the blade is Balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The _oDesof

En<_cen_e_"hole may aE;oearto De cen'iered but are no_

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be Rep; snarD. Re--

p_ace Den[ or aamagea blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig, 13)

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

o Remove hex bolt, iock washer and fiat washer securing

blade.

o InstaJt new or resharpened blade with traiting edge up

towards deck as shown,

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

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

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT iS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

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

do be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE

\

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

FLAT'WASHER

LOCK WASHEF

HEXBOLT

(GRADE8) ..... _.,_ '@

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY S1XLINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 13

CENTER HOLE

518" BOLT

OB P_N

BLADE

FIG. 14

I

J

Your tractor has a baSeR/charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use However, periodic charging of the

battery with an aulomolive charger will extend its iile.

o Keep battery and terminals ctean.

Keep battery bolts tighL

Keep srnail vent holes open.

o Recharge at 6q0 amperes for 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the batteB_and terminals can cause

the battery to 'leakf power.

Open batten/box door°

o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

ten/, cable and remove battery from tractor

o Rinse the battery with piain water and dry.

Clean terminals and batters/cabte endswith wire brush

until bright.

o Coat terminals wi'thgrease or petroleum jetly,

Reinstail batte_ {See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembty sect;on of this manual),

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

operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adiustabie Replace betts if they be@p,to slip from wear.

TRANSAXL£ COOUNG _

The fan and cooing fins of transmission should be kept

clean to assure proper cool r g.

Do not atte npt to ciean fan or transmission white engine is

run, ring or whiie the transmission is hot.

_nspect cooiing _anto be sure fan blades are intact and

clean

,, Inspect cooling fins for did, grass ciippings and other

materials. To p_event damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean

Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level.

insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking

Keep oil at 'FULL" iine on dipstick. Tighten

cap onto the tube securely when finished.

_COVER KNOB

A_RCLBANEB

COVER NUT

The l:ransaxle was seaied al the !actory and fluid mainteo

nance s not required forthe lie of thetransaxle Shouidthe

transaxie ever ieak or require serv cing, contact your near°

est aulhodzed service center/department.

LUBRICATION

Only use hgh quaiity det:e_gent oit rated with APi sewice

classification SF or SG. Select ire oi's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

FiG, 15

NO°FE: Al[hough r_rutti°viscosity ois (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve sta£ing in coJd weather these multi viscosity oils

wiiI resutt in increased oii consun pt on when used above

32'ff:. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running !ow on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 50 hours hereafter or at ieast once a year if he

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil evet before sta_ing the engine

and a!ter each eight (8) hours oi operation. Tighten oil fitt

cap/dipstick secureiy each time you check the oil level

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. t5 and t6}

Determine temperature range expected before oit change.

All oii must meet API service classification SF or SG.

Be sure tractor is on tevei surface.

Oil wil drain more freely when warm.

o Catch oil in a suitable coniainer

Remove oil fin cap/dipstick. Be carefui no_to allow dirt

to enter the engine when chang ng oii.

_o, Remove drain plug

After oii has dra ned completely, replace oil drain ph_g

and tighten secureiy.

0 Refill engine wkh oil th:_ough ol fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

'PRODUCT SRECIF CATONS' on page 3 of Ihis

ment/£i.

BASE

CAP!D_PST{CK

}

f

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F_G°16

CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers.

A_R F_LTER (See Fig. 16)

Your ¢ngine will not run properly using a dirty air fitter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-

tion or eve_ season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Sen/ice air cieaner more often under dusty conditions.

,o Remove knob and cover.

,_ Remove wing nut and air cieaner from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

o Stide foam pre-cieaner off cartridge.

Wash it n !iquid detergent and water.

Squeeze ii dr},'in a c!ean cioti_.

_0 Saturate it in engine oil.Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cioth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TOSERVICECARTRIDGE

Gently_apthefiat sideof thepapercartridgeto dis-

_oagedirt. Donotwasnthepapercannageor use

oressudzed _lr. as rots witl aamage the cartridge.

Replace a dirty, bent. or damagers ca_ridge.

Reinstall the pre_cleaner _cteaned and oiled1 aver the

paper cartridge.

Reasse mb!e air cleaner, wing nut. cover and tlgnten

knob securely.

CLEAN AIR _NTAKK/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling finsl and other external Surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at all times_

Every' 100 hours of operation (more often under extremeIy

dusty, drty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other cooling shrouds. Clean the COOtingfins and extemai

surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are O_LFILTER

reinstaIled. F_G_17

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,

dirty or plugged Cooling fins, and/or Cooting shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damace_'gdue to everheatJng,.H-UNE FUEL F_LTER (S&e Fig, 18)

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if

equipped) as it could create a fi_e hazard and/or damage.

SPARKPLUGS

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 manual.

ENGINE OiL FILTER (See F:ig. 17}

Replace the engine oit filter every season or every other oit

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

year,

o Drain oil from engine crankcase (See _%OCHANGE

ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through

step remove drain piug).

o Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter.

o Apply a thin coating of new engine oit to the rubber

gasket on replacement oil fitter.

, Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oii

filter c!ockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an addilionai 1/2 turn.

o Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE EN--

GINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi-

mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 3 of this manual

o Start the engine and check for oit baksl Correct any

leaks before piacing engine into fuil operation.

The fuel filter should be replaced once each Season. If fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

o With engine cooJ, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

o Place new fuel filter in position infuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

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

properly positioned.

o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP CLAMP

FIG, 18

CLEANING

o Clean engine_ battery, seat, finish, etc. of ait foreign

matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of at! gasoline,

oil, etc:

Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unJess the electricaJ system, muffler, air filter"and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

CAUTION:BEFOREPERFORMINGANYSERVICEORADJUSTMENTS:

-Oepress clutch/brake pedal fully and se_ parking brake.

oP_ace motion contro_ _ever in neutra_ (N) position.

-Place attachment clutch in "D_SENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

_,_akesure the b_ades and all moving parts have completely atoppedo

©iscor_r_ect spark p_Jg w_re from spark p Eugann place wire where it ¢annct come in con[act

with _ !:_.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig, 19)

!lower wiil be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

Place atlachment clutch m 'DISENGAGED" pos tion,

Move attachment lift Iever forward to lower mower to its

lowest ooslt_on.

Rotl belt off ename oui!ey,

Disconnect clutch rod [rom clutch Iever by removing

re[amer spnng.

Disconnect anti-sway o_r Irom cnass_s bracket ey

remowng relamer spring,

Disconnect susoens_on arms from rear OeCKbrackets

Dy removing retainer springs,

Disconnect tront inks from deck r_y removfflg re_amer

sDnn(] S,

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out ,from under trac[or,

Ri_POHTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

ViOWER 1STO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR THE

R,H AND L.H, SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMCVED

ROM TRACTOR.

t°O _NSTALL MOWER (See Fig. t9}

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right

side of tractor,

Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

instal] mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

CLUTCH

CLUTCH LEVER

RETAINER

SPR_NG

ENGINE

/PULLEY

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTFSWAYBAR RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES;

FIG. 19

j.-

SE

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on _eve_ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are uropedy inflated See

'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manuai),

ftires are over or undefinfiated,you witl not properly adjust

your mower,

SIDE-TO-SiDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs. 20 and 21"

Raise mower to its highest position

Atthe midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom eage of mower_o grouna. Distance"A" on

both sides of mower _houid be the same or within _/_."

ot each other.

It adjustment is necessary, maKe adjustment on one

side of mower only.

To raise one sloe of mower tignzen lift link adjustment

nut on that side,

o To lower one slde of mower ioosen lift link adjustment

nut on that sloe.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will cnange mower

height abou! 1/8"

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE I

OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO I

GROUND GROUND

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL S/DE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK eDJUSTMEN q tS

NECESSARY BE SURETOADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

SiDE

To obtain the best cutting results. IRe mower qouslng

should be adjusTea so that me rront _sa_orox_mately 1/4" to

3/4" lower than the "ear wnen rne mower s _nits hghes[

posit;on

Check _ulus[men] on Hgn_ s_ae of _racTor. Measure d_s-

lance 'D" directly _ntrent and behind the mandrel at bottom

eage of mower nousmc_ as shown.

, Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat

seth trent Nnksare ecual in iengtho Both links shoulo be

approximately 10-3/8"

tf links are nor equal ir e__th adjust one Nnkto same

Iengl:h as other/ink.

To lower trent ot mowe_ _oosen nut "E'" on both front

nKSan eoua_ number o_,_urns

o When distance 'D" is _iz _:o3/4" lower a_ front than

rear. Rgn[en nuts "F" agams_ [runnlon on both front

linKS.

To raisetrentot mower !oosennut"F" fromtrunnionon

both front Nnks. i-ig _te_:nut "E" or_both _ronr ]inks an

eoua_ number ot turns

When d_star;ce "D" is _- [o 3/4' lower a[ front than

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

o Recheck side4o-side adiustment.

FIG, 20

FIG. 21

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG 22

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE &(:_UAL tN LENGTH

f. .....

NUT "E"

FRONT UNKS TRUNNION

F!G 23

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 24)

The mower blade drive beit may oe reolaced without tools.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake

BELT REMOVAL -

Remove mower trom tractor .See TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

Work belt off both rnanare_ pulleys and idler 3ufleys.

Putt belt away Tram mower

BELT INSTALLATION.

{nst8 new belt r reverse oroer of removal.

Make sure belt is in at1putiey grooves and inside all bett

guides.

o Ins[atl mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

MANDREL WDLER

PULLEY PULLEYS

f

MANDREL

PULLEY

FtG. 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25}

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

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

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

o Depress ciutch/brake pedat and engage parking brake.

o Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod.

tf distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen iam nut and turn

nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4% Retighten jam

nut against nut "A'_.

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary'. If stopping distance is

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thonzed service center/depa_ment.

FWITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

""-----"-'-_NUT "A"

1-3/4'_ _ d AM NUT

O_PERATING

ARM

/

DO NOT TOUCH TBIS NUT, IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUST-

MENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHO-

RIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 25

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the _rac_or on leve_ surface. Engage parking brake.

For assistance :nere s a bert _nstaHaflon guide decat on

bottom s_oe Dtleft footres!

Remove mower _See "TC REMOVE MOWER" in this

see[Ion Of ,_nIs malquai.

o Remove upper bett keeper.

o Remove belt from stationary idler and clulching idler.

o Puff belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over

cooiing fan blades.

o Pull bett toward front of tractor and remove downward

from around engine pulley.

tnstai/new bett by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER fS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS,

PULLEY

IDLER

}DLER

TRANSMISSION

INPUT PULLEY

TABS

UPPER BELT

KEEPER

F_G.26

SE

TO ADJUST _OT_ON CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig, 27)

The rnotion control lever nas been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary..

!f for any reason the motion control fever wilt not hold its

position while at a selected speed, _may be adjusted at the

friction pack located on the right side of transmission.

o Park Iractor on level surface Stop _ractor by turning

ignition key to 'OFF' position and engage parking

brake.

o Adjust motion control lever by lightening adiustment

IocRnut one half (I/2) turn.

NOTB: If for any reason the etfott to move the motion

controf Iever becomes too excessive reverse the above

aciiustment procedure by tooseni¢ 9 tecknut I/4 to l/2 turn,

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if

necessary

TRANSB@SS_ON RE_aOVAUREPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for sePdce or

replacement; it should be purged after reinstat_atJonand

before operating the tractor, See "PURGE TRANSMIS--

SION" in the Operation section of this manual

TO ADJUST STEERING _VHEE_ ALIGNMENT

_fsteering wheel crossbafs are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straigiqt forward, remove steep

ing wheei and reassemble per nstructions n the Assembly

section of this rnant al.

FRONT WHEEL T_{SE--N!CAMBER

The front wheel teeth and camber are not adjustable on

your tractor. If damage has occurred to affecl the front

wheel toe4n or camber contact your nearest authorized

service centeffdepa¢_ment,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig, 28}

o Block up axle sec,dreiy.

Remove axle cover, retain ng rng and washers to ailow

wheel removei (rear w/ee! contains a square key .-Do

o Repair tre and reassemble

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert squae key

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securety in

,o Replace axlescover.

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ADJUST_tENT

LOCKNUT

F_G_ 28

FIG. 27

E

TO S _AR°__ _: tGINE W_TH A 'WEAK BASWE_Y

{See Fig. 29)

ate explosive 9ases_ Keep sparks_ flame

and smoking materials away from bat_,

retie.so Always wea_ eye protection

whe_'_ a_o_snd batteries,

iTO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

,0 8aise hood,

o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside dthe

9rilt.

o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holde_ securely

back into the hole in the backside of the g_iI[

o C!ose hood.

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

rectarged_ ff '_iurTper cables' are used for emerger£;y

starti_9 fo!low this procedt re:

t_PORtf'ANT: YOUR TRACTOR S EQUIPPED WF[HA

12 VOLT _EGA !_}VE GROUND!£D SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEqiCLE MUS! ALSO B[: A 12 VOLT NEGATWE

GROUNDED SvST!f:M, DO _,;Or #SE'{OUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES

TO A°FTACH JLIMP{{{A CASLES ,,

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSI7 VE

(+) terminal of eacis baltery, ta!,(i sg care not to short

against chassis.

o Connect one _ af the BLACK cabe to the NEGA.-

TiVE (0 erm nai of fully char0ed battery,

_ Connect Ihe artier end of "_e SLACK cable to good

CHASS S GROUND away fro_ ftei tank and battery

TO Rr4MOVE CABL££S RE'i(:RS_} ORDER

._ BLACK cabie f_st from chass s _{_Rdthen fore the £iy

charged battery,

RED cable last from both baiteries,

POSITWE _'ERM1NAL t_::._A W_: ERbIINAL

INTERLOCKS ANO RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tracior !o run

pooriy stop running, or prevent it from starting,

o Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSB

Replace with30 amidautomotive-lypeplug-infi_se,The

fuseholderislocatedbehindthe dash.

TO RE_IOVE HOOD AND GRIL_ ASSEMBLY

(See F!g_SO}

Raise hood

o Unsnap headlight wire connee_or_

o Stand in iront of tractor_ Grasp hood __4tsides, [i{t[award

engine a_d lift off of tracto_

,_ 7o reptace, reverse above procedures.

ROOD

/

/

/

/

x • xL,_f

/'\

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 30

F!Go 29

TO ADJU87' 3"HROT?tJ£ COE_T::_OL CABLE

(See Fig 81}

The throttie con<rol has been preset at the factory and

adiustment should not be necessa% Check adiustment as

described beiow before _oosening cabie, If adjustrnent is

necessa% proceed as fo{ ows

_, \/,,!i_hengi_e not runn ng, move tbrottie control !ever

from siow (<@,) to choke (b,i} p:;sition. Slowly move

lever from choke {N) to fast (_@)pos rich.

Check: to see if hob in tn 'otde iever and hole in speed

contrel brac_tet are aligned,

If !oes are sot aiigned, loosen cable clamp screw and

a!ign the hoies by nsett _'g ape _cii or a !/4" driI! bit

through bo_h hotes_

_0 Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable

clap screw, Remove a gnment pencil or @1Ifbit

,.,ARBU ,,Xq(See Fig. 82}

me_t may be required to compensate fo differences in fuei,

temperature, altitude ot cad. !f the c_rburetor does need

adiust,'_ent proceed as foltows:

in general tur_ng the adjust ng _eedies i_ (clockwise}

dec:eases the s_ppty o[ fuei to _:_ee_sine giving e leaner

fueiia rmixture. Turning the adjusting needles out {counter-

clockwise) increases the s_ppy of uel to the engine giving

a fiche fuei/air mixture.

IMP{),_A_*{ DAMAGC 0 / "h NEEDLES AI LTHE

O[1:,_© , O_[: B,_, p_ %7m bE©J*_ .

TURNED N TOOTIGHi'.

5JOT[: The carburetor or this engi_e is low emission, it is

equ@ped wt! _ a_ idJe uel sd]_sting i'eed/e with a ihTfiter

cap wi ie_ allows some djus mer_ v,,tt iathe imitsailowed

by the cap. Do not atternp_ to remove the }imiter cap. The

iimiter cap cannot be _'en,eyed without beaking the adjusting

nee:! e

Be sure you have a ciear ar filter and the throttle

control cable is adjusted p opedy {see above).

o Sta£ engine and allow to warm fer five minutes. Make

adiustments with engne running and sh.ift/motioncontro!

lever n neutral (N} position.

i;_ i}%; - With tb'otde cont_'oi lever in slow

(,_) position, engine shouid die at 1750 RPM, !f

engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw n or out untit correct idle is attained.

° _:!£_4<_._1_i!!£5A_£it]:g With throttle contro! lever n

siow (_} position, turn idle fueI adjustment needle i_

(clockwise) untii engine begins to die and then turn out

(ce_or te_ciockwise) until engine HJnS rough. Turn needle

to a point n alway between those two positions.

_:, Recheck die speed Readius if _ecessa_<

ACCELERATION TEST

Move throttle control lever from slow (_) to fast (@)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuet

adjusting needle out (counterciockw se) i/8 turn. Re-

peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop s factoR__ adjusted. Do not adjust ..

damage may result

_[_ORTAN'T: NEVER TAMPER WITH '['HE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDINGTHE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS iF YOU THtNK THE ENGINE°GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING! CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER BQWPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

CABLE

CLAMP

_DLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

FIGo 32

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

mo re.

Remeve mower fror_ tractor for winter storage. When

mower is to be stored for a period of time, ,dean t thoF

oughty, remove ail dr% grease, eaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area..

o Clean entire tractor (See ';CLEANING '_inthe Customer

Responsibiliiies section of this manuai).

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re.

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of ths manual)

Lubricate as showfi in tlie Custom@: Responsibiiities

section of this manual

'_ Be sure that a!t ntsts, boils and screws are sec_rei_,

fastened_ InspeP:: moving pa_s fo_ damage, breakage

and wear Repace if necessa%

o Touch up ai nJsted or chipped part stJd_aces;sand

ight!y before pair ting.

o FuJiy charge the battery for storage.

_ After a pared of time in storage battery may require

"_ To help prevent corresion and power leakage during

long perods of storage, batten/ cables should be

disconnected and battery c%aned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer' Responsibilities section of this manual).

After cleaning, ieave cabtes disconnected and piace

cabies where they cannot come in contact with batted/

terminals

'_ Be sure battery drain _ube is securely attached.

_ !f batteg, is remevtd from tractor for storage, do not

store batter}' direcIly on concrete or damp st_ffaces

i_YaPORTANY: iT iS _MPORTANT TO PREVEWT GUM

DEPOSTS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEl_. HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES ]HAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOROL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL OAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARAT ON AND FORMATION OF AC1DS DUR!NG

STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSFEM OF AN ENGINE WHEE IN STORAGE.

_ D"ain the fuei tank.

_ SIart the engine and let it run until ihe iuel lines and

carburetor are empty

o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

Iue tank or permanent damage may occur.

Use fresh rue} next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabiizer is an acceptable altemaive in

minimizing the font ation of fuel gum deposits during stof

age Add stabilizer to gasoline in rue! tank or storage

conta ne Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

conta her. Run engne at least 10 minutes alter adding

stabilizer to a/ow the stabifizer io reach he carburetor. Do

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

....... ¢:{_,

Drain oi! (with eng re warm} and replace with clean engine

oi! e :_

-oe_:, 'ENGINE' _n the Customer Responsibilities

section of this "nanua!},

_-_ emove ,:pa, k p/gs)

_, :'our one ounce of .'.)iimrogh spark plug hole(s) inio

_, Turn iarfition_key,to "START" position for a few seconds

¢ ,'s+ i t ¢_

o dk_,r b,_t., oi.

Replace with new spark plug(s).

o Do not store gasoline from one season to another

'o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

ru:_t ,:.n@ordirt n your gasoline will cause robtnrn<p ....

tf possible sto_e your trac!or indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and dirt.

_o Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

wit cause your t_'actor to hist.

_,_POR_FANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STH._LWARM

PROBLEMS

W_H not sta_

Nard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine cllcks but will not

start

Loss of power

_ 4

Excessive vibretfan

CAUSE

I Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Didy sir filter.

6. Diriy fuel fiker.

7. Water in fuel.

8 Loose or damaged wiring,

9 Carburetor out of adiustment.

10. Engine valves out of adjustment.

i. Dirt},air filter,

2. Bad spa_k plug.

3. Weak or dead baden/

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loosear damaged wiring.

7, Carburetor out of sdiustment.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuet tank.

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

3. Wait severai minutes before attempting to start

4. Rspiace spar}< plug.

5. Cleanirepiace air fitter.

6. Replace fusi filten

7. Drain fueI tank and carburetor refiJi_enk with fresh

gasoiine and repiace fuel fitter.

8. Check aft wiring.

9. Contact an a_ithorized service center!department.

10. Contact an authorized service center/department.

t Clean/t'ep_eee air fi!ter.

2. Repiace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace faei fiiter

5. Drain fuel tank and refil with fresh gasoline.

6. Check aii wiring.

7. Contact an authorized se[vice centeddepartment

8 Contact an authodzed service center!department.

i. Clutch/brake pedatnot depressed.

2_ Attachment clutch s engaged.

3. Weak or dead bailer%

4. %own fuss,

5. Corraded battery terminels

6. Loose sr damaged wiring.

7, Fau_fli ignition switch.

8 Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence swi_ch(ss)_

1, Depress ciutcb!bsake pedal

2. Disengage a/_tashment clutch.

3. !Recharge or repiace batte%

4 Replace fuse_

5. Clean bakery terminals.

6 Check all wiring.

7. CbecWrepiace ignition switoh.

8 ChecWrepiace selene d or star_er.

9. Contact an authorzed service center/department.

1, Weak or deaci battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals

3. Lease or damaged widn¢_.

4. Fauify solenoid or starter

I. Cutting too much grass/too fast,

2. Throttle in "CHOKE _'position.

3. Buib.ap of grass, ieaves and trash under mower,

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirh/oil

6_ Faulty spark piug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stae or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10. Span< plug wire loose.

!1. Dhly engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/ctogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of adiustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade

2. Bent blade mandreI.

3, Lease/damaged part(s)_

I. Ree _arge or replace batten:/.

2. Clean battery terminas.

3 Check aJiwiring.

4. CheeWreplace soleloid or s'_artec

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

2. Adiust throttle control.

3. Clears underside of mower housing.

4. Cben/reptace sir filtel.

5. Checkoii level/change oii.

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

g Dran fuei tank and carburetor, refil tank with fresh

gasoline and repiace fuel filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Check all wiring.

I4 Contact an authorized service centsr/department

15 Contact an aathodzed service ceetsddepartment

1. Repiace blade. Tighten biade bert.

2 Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(sL Replace damaged parts

NG

P_©Bk_'I CAUSE

Engine aentinues to rar'_ t 1_ Faulty oporak}r-safoty presence control system.

when operate_ _eaves seat

with attsehmer_t clutch 1

Poor cut -_a.*_,even 1. Worn, bent or loose Made.

2. Mower deck not level.

3, Buildup ef grass,/eaves, and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5, Clogged mower deck ven_ holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and irash around mandrels,

_4ewsr blades will r'tot !, Obsbuction in clutch mechanism.

relate 2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3, 7rozenidler pulley,

4. /::'rezen blade mandrel,

Peer grass discharge

Headlight(s} _ot werkir!g

(if so equipped}

Battery wH _ot charge

Less o_ drive

1 Engine speed toe slew,

2 'Trivet sp_ed too fast:

3, Wet grass.

4. Mower deck net/evoL

5 Lewiuneve_t tire sir pressure:

6 Worn, bent or loose bade,

7 Bui du? of grass, teaves and trash under rnower.

8, Mower (rive belt were

9, Blades mprepefiy installed.

10 improper blades used,

1 I. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

g_ass leaves, and trash around mand_'eis.

CORRECTION

i, Ci_eck wiring, swtches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized se_,°vicecenter/

department.

1. Replace b_ade. Tighte"_blade boiL

2, Levei mower deck.

3. Clean undersidoef mower housing,

4, Replace blade mandrel

5. Clean around _andre;s te open vent holes.

1. Remove obstr_Jctioa,

2, Replace mower drive _-_e/t.

3, Repiaca id!e¢pa!loy.

4. Repiaeo bletSomandra.

/.

2: Shift to slewe_ speed;

3. Allow grass Io dr}, betc,_omewing.

4. Level mowe_ deck.

5. Check ires fc_ groper sir pressure.

6. Replace/sha,*#en b_ade_Tighten blade bok.

7_ Clean underside of m{swer housin 9,

8. Replace mower drive be_t,

9, Reinstail blades sharp edge down

1] 0. Reptace with b_ades listed in this n_anust.

,/, Clean around mandrels to open verst tsoies.

1. Switch is i'OFF',

2, Bt,gb(s} bumad out,

3. Faulty fight switch.

4. Loess or damaged wit}no.

5. Blown fuse.

I. Bad battep}, cett(s),

2. Peer cable connections.

3. Faults/regulator (if so eqapped).

4. Faulty alternator,

1. Freewheel control in 'disengaged" position.

2 Motion drive bel_worn, damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or sewicing.

.Turn switch "ON",

2. Replace balboa},

3, Check,'rep!aee_ght sw_lch.

4 Chec_ wiring _a con_ections.

5 Repleca fuse.

I. Replace batta_'!f

2. ChecWcear_tconnections,

3 Replace regal;star

4. Reelece a_tereater.

I. Place freewhee_ centre in 'engaged" position.

2, Replace mot2,_drive belt.

3. Purge [ransmissien.

Engine "backfires" 1 Engine throttle centrol not set at "SLOW" i. Meve throttle cen[rel lo "SLOW" pesitien and allow

when tumin 9 engine position for 30 seconds before stopping engine, to ide for 30 seconds before stepping engine.

'OPF"

TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917o256552

RED

BATTERY

BLACK

AMMETER

r-Sil_----- _ RED

FUSE 30 AMP,

] !GN_TION J

iSWITCH !

i i J ]

}

i

i I ,

i ,

I

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

....... X .......

BLACK

BlUE

RED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

iGNITION F',_

.......... \)

........................._N!':................!

I STARTER

BLACK

SEAT SW!TCH

(NOT OCC _PIED)

! I

BLACK

GROUNDING

_ONNECTJR

SPANK@ .........._÷

PLUG I

28 VOLTS AC M_N. @ 3600 RPM

{CHARGING SYSrEM D}SCONNEC rED}

/

j .....................

ORANGE

" 14 VOL:B AC M[N @ 3800 RPM (L GHTS OFF)

IGNITION SWITCH

[ POSmON I C_RCUn_[ "_AAKE"

L i NONE

A+Y

l RUN i _÷1., I NONE

!

[ START iB+L+S NONE

........_-- NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

..........t..j-- .... REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONo

WIRING _NSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: iF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REP[ACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE "fOUR

WIRING

"__.1) HEADLIGHTS

NOT_

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH

A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. /_7-/

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED

TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS

OF THE L!GHTS WILL CHANGE VVITH

ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM_ AS [RE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, ]RE LIGHTS WILL

BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST_

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR oo _ODEL NU_o_BER 917_256552

22 21

3S

15

19

20

/

/

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45

4O

25

26

S9

29

52

/

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.256552

KEY PART

NO. NO_ DESCRiPTiON

I 146140

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD541025

7 109238X

8 144940

9 I09596X

15 147688

I8 153664

19 STD55!125

20 73350400

21 147430

Battery !2 Volt 30 Amp

Be/t, Hex Head !/4-20 uric x 3/4

Washer

Washer

Nut

Tube, Plastic, !2"

Case, Batter'/Wi2 He!es WiBrty

Clamp, Hose

Switch tntedock Pushqn

Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-.20 UNC

Harness, Ligh[ Socket

(Includes 4152J)

22 4152J Bu!b; L!g!st ....................................................................................................

24 4799J Cable, Batter% 6 Gauge, Red, !i"

25 146147

26 108824X

28 4207'J

29 t21305X

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

36 STD601005

38 140336

39 I09553X

40 151212

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 !_14ooX

52 141940

70 142291

Cabfe, Batteqh 6 Gauge, F_d, W/

!6 Wir

Fuse, 30 Amp

Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12"

Switch, P!unger

Switch, Ignition

Nut, Ignition

Cover, Key Switch

Key, Ignition

Screw

Bracket, Inter!ock Switch

Switch, tnte,qock, Clutch, 4 Terminat

Harness, Ignition

Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4_20 x I/2

Cover, Termina, Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps Blk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Protection Wire Loop (Hour Meter)

Harness Engine Kohl Cmd. t

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

EPAIR PARTS

TRAOTOR - - MODEL, NUB4BER gl 7,,256652

CNASStS AND _NCLOSURE_

25

26 25

26

14 t5 ....

_,)<;-, .

53

-3

28

12

52 55

33 10

4O \

54

'!

14

REPAmR PARTS

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o256552

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 151169

2 140356

3 17490612

4 19I31216

5 146077

6 145206

8 126471X

9 147633X010

10 72140608

!1 146956

t2 145660

13 146962

14 17490608

I5 74180512

i6 STD64s43s

i7 t44985X658

24 STD5237!0

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198X558

29 145199

30 1473t0X558

3t 139976

33 145244X558

34 I45243X558

35 STD533707

38 139886

39 139887

4O 139977

51 738OO4OO

52 19091416

53 145201

54 I7030814

55 145202

57 74780412

58 150127

60

74 STD541437

t40 150556

°- 5479J

Drawbar

Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/816 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bumper Snapqn

Saddle

Clip _nsulator .406 Mt9 Hole

Dash

Bolt, Caniage 3/8q6 x 3/4

Panei, Dash_ L.H.

Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L

Panet, Dash, R.H.

Screw Thdrot 3/8o16 x 1/2

Serew_ Maehine_ T_uss Head

5/16-!8 UNC x 3/4

Nut

Bolt

Washer -13/32 x t3/16 x 12 Gauge

Grill

Lens_ Gritle

Fender

Bracs(et, Fender Support

Footrest, L.H.

Footrest, R.H.

Bolt

Pivot Bracket Assembly, L.H,

Pivo Bracket Asse'_biy, R.H.

Spacer Pender Raised LT

Nut Lock, w!Insert I/4o20 Unc

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Bracket Gritie Pickoff Lh

Screw Spidedock Hex Hd #8o7/8

Bracket Gdlle Pickoff Rh

Bo_t 5n Rex 1/4-20 Uric x .75

Duct Air Engine PiL Lt

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-.16 UNC x 3/4

Nut, C_ownbck 3/8-16 UNC

Bracket Chassis Front 7 Ga.

Plug, Button

NOTE: Aii component d[mens'_ons given in US. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAR PARTS

TRACTOR ° - _ODBL NUMBER 917.256552

57 19

42

7O "116

16

96

77

95

.......86

\

87

21

97

I9

18

73 30

I

3 ',- 2':-:s

.;>.jj_ 42

35

36

32

!6 104

106

I05

I O0

71

78

55

45

44

48

45

46

53

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o256552

KEY PART KEY PART

NO_ NOo DESCRIPTION NOo NO. DESC_tPT_ON

I 150071 Transaxie Assembly 59 140312

2 142431 Sprin% Return, Brake 6t 17490612

3 !43995 Pulley_Transaxte 62 8883R

8 141003 Rod Shift Hydro LT 63 140186

10 76020416 Pin Cotter i/8 x 1 CAD 64 71170764

15 74490544 Bott Hex Flghd 5/16-I8 Gr. 5 85 10040700

16 73800500 Nut Lock Hex Wlins. 5/16o!8 Unc 66 153400

18 74.780616 Boit Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1 Gr. 5 69 142432

19 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W,ANsh 3/8 _.16Unc 70 t34683

2t 130564 Knob, Detuxe 1/2.-13 71 140158

22 145627 Rod, Brake Hydro 72 19132012

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 73 140157

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 74 121199X

26 19131316 Washer 75 12t749X

27 76020412 Pir_Cotter t/8 x 3/4 CAD. 76 12000001

28 t45204 Rod; Parking Brake

29 124236X Cap Parking Brake

30 130807 Bracke:_,Transaxfe

31 12727{iX Keeper Belt Lh

32 747605s2 Bo/tHexHd 5/16°!8Unc×,%4

34 151128 Shaft Foot Peds_

35 i20i83X Bearir,,g, Nyion

36 19211616 Washer

37 i572H Pit, Roll

38 t23674X PJliey_ _dter, Flat

39 74760644 Bolt

40 4470J Space_, SpIit

41 153399 Keeper, Beit Retainer

42 i91313t2 Washer !3/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

44 I05706X Bearing, Nylon

45 1i0812X Washe_, Harder_ed

46 12000039 Rng, Klip

47 127783 Pultey_ Idler, V.Groove

48 123789X Betlcrank Assembiy

49 123205)( Retainer, Belt

50 74760624 Belt

51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-!6 UNC

52 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16_18 Unc

53 I05710X Link, C_utch

55 I05709X Spring Return, C_utch

56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3/8o16 x 1-t/4

57 140294 V.-Bett Ground Drive

77

78

81

82

83

84

86

87

88

89

91

92

93

94

95

96

97'

98

100

102

103

104.

105

I06

1!6

Keeper, Center Span

Screw Thdro/. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty. TT

Cover, Pedal

PuJtey, Engine

Bolt Hex 7/16o20 X 4 Gr. 5

Washer

Keeper Belt Engine

Screw

Keeper Bolt Engine

Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18/20" T

Washer 13/32 x 1-I/4 x t2 Gauge

Strap Torque Rh Hydro 18/20" T

Spacer, Split

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

i 23583X Key, Square .............................................

121748X Washe_ 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

140154

I23782X

19171216

140548

71208

I92120t6

12O00OO8

151147

7478O536

74780524

142564

140462

144643

4497H

140469

73510600

19111216

141322

73940800

1_0t56

71070516

74780520

72110810

Shaft Asm_ Cross Hydro 20" Tires

Spl'ing T_'_rsion T/A

Washer I7/32 x 3/4 x !6 Ga.

Rod, Tie Hyd_'o20" Tires

Bushing Rod Strig. 829/632 ID

Washer 21/32 x !.-l/4 x 16 Ga.

Ring Klip #5304-62

Cor'_sole, Shift

Bolt Fin F!ex 5/I6-!8 x 2-I/4

Bolt Fir_.Hex 5/6-I8 Unc x I-.t/;2

Line Fuel Hydro 4"

Fan, Hydro 7"

Control Bypass Hydro 20" T',res

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750. 18/20"

Nut Keps Hex 3/8q8 Unc

Washer 1!/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer Bellville .501D x 1.50D

Nut Hex Jam Topiock I/4_.20 Unf

Arm, Contro Hydro

c_crew Cap Hex 5/!6 x 18 x 1

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x t-.1/4

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8.-16 x 1.25

NOT[_: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

I inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUf_,ilBER 917.256552

STEERING ASSEMBLY

k

, .... [ ............ 38

\ _ -//

', "......... 42

82

</f

i ilfJ_:'

3/

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47

15

,.J +10 30

t4\

13

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7o256552

STEERING ASSEMBLY

_'(EY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 142033

3 135227

4 135228

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 13O468

1! STD551t37

12 7361O6O0

13 110438X

14 7401!056

15 73901000

t6 132624

!8 5707s

!9 1240357

20 t26684X

21 STD551125

22 71100410

23 127501

24 109816X

25 124036X

26 I2684.7X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130.465

36 132196

37 152927

38 I26805X

39 19133808

41 t00711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 t21232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54. 74780520

62 149686

63 STD5237!0

Front Axle Assembly

Spindle Assembly, L.H.

Spindle Assembly, R.H.

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

Washer 25/32 x 1o5/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer 27/32 ;.' 1-1/4x 16 Gauge

Ring, Klip

Bearing, Steering Column

Link, Drag

Wasiler, Lock

Nut, Hex, Firs. 3/8-24 UNF

Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle

Bolt, Hex Head 5/8tl UNC x 3-1/2

Nut, Lock, Fiange 5/8..11 UNC

Pin, Axle 5/8 x _.55/1.54

Shaft Assembly Steering

Hasher, Thrust .515 x 750 x .033

Supped, Shaft

Washer' Shim I/4 x 5/8 x .062

Washer

Screw Cap Socket Head Phos & Oil

Pittrr_an Shaft Assembly

Nyiiner_ Snapqn

Brackel, Steering

Bushing, Link_ Drag

Gear, Sector'

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-I6 x 3/4

Pin

Bushing, Steering

Screw TT #10--32.5 x 3/8 Flange

tnser!, Steering Wheei

Washer i3/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Dasis P!L Mt! BIk

Washer 25/32 x !_1/4 x 16 Gauge

Extension Shaft Steering NomAdjust

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

Nut Lock Hx w/Ins. 5/16_I8 Unc

Bolt Fin Hex 5/18-18 Unc x i-I/4

Kit, Steering Assert #iy, Sewice

Bolt Fin He;;_ 3/8ot6 UNC x t Gr. 5

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR oo MODEL NU BER 917o256552

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6

22

J

f,Z-:?P

L

12

25

23

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KEY

NO,

t

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

!2

I3

14

PART

NOo

140123

140551

STD523710

I9131610

145006

STD541437

I24181X

17490616

19131614

140552

12i246X

i21248X

7205041!

DESCRiPTiON

Seat

Bracke_ Pivot, Seat

Bolt

Washer 13/32 x 1 x !0 Gauge

Clip, Pushofn Hinged

Nut

Spring, Seat

Screw, Thd, Roll. 3/8q 6 × !

Washer 13/82 x I x I4 Gauge

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Switch Mounting

Bushing, Snap

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 × i.-3/8

KEY PART

NO. NO.

15 _134.300

16 121250X

I7 123976X

21 153236

22 STD54143t

23 74780814

24 19171912

25 127018X

26 STD551150

DESCRIPTION

Spacer, Sptit .28 x .88

Spring

Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16o18 UNC

Nut

Bolt, Hex Heed, Fin.

I/2-.13 x 7/8 Grade 5

Washer 17//32 x 1--3/16 xI2 Gauge

Bott, Shouider 5/16-I8 × 62

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

I inch =: 25.4. mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR MO©EL NUMBER 917,256552

20 22 6 3 18 7 7. !8

!3

21

8

1t

12

16 10

13

14

t5

17

KEY PART

NO. NOo

I 140819

2 1499i8

3 151299

4 151300

5 142341

8 133644

7 1494O7

8 t5_o0_

9 146709

10 137537

t! 4900J

12 146046

I3 147138

14 136832

DESCR[PTfON

Decal, Operating bsstruction

Decal, Fend Auto Trans Srs Gold

Decal, Hood, R,H,

Decat, Hood, L.H,

Decal, Drawbar Cntri Mvt Hyd Lt

Decat, Customer Maintenance

Decal, Side Panel Kohler

Deca;, Mower, EZ3

Decai, Fenders Craftsman

Decal, Caution, English

Decal, Clutch!Brake E{ngiish

Decal, V_.BeltDrive Schematic

Decal; Chassis, 42"

Decal, VoBeJtSchematic

KEY PART

NOo NO°

15 145245

I6 142938

17 133179

18 15_30!

19 150333

20 t48710

21 138047

22 138040

23 149516

- - 145247

- • !38311

-- _53955

,-- 153958

DESCRiPTiON

Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Oraltsman

Decal Sdl Cold Sta£ Hydro !t

Decai, Mower' QC System

Decai, Ins. Hood 15HP O4V Polo

Decal Cap Cnsmr Hetp Line Srs

Decal tnser!. Strg Std Auto USA

Deca Battery Diehard Sears

Decai, Pane/Side Diehard Sears

Decal, Battery OangrfPsn Srs. Eng

Fastener, Pop !n Footrest

Decat, Lift Handle

Owner's Manual, English

OwnePs Manuat, Spanish

WHEELS & T_RES

4,10

/

KEY PART

NO,, NO DESCRiPTiON

1 59Xi2

'2 85139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 106732X427

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X427

9 122082X

!0 7152J

11 104757X

oo 144334

Valve Cap, Tire

Stem, Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service item Only)

Rim, Front

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim_Rear

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear r;re

(Not Provided, Service tern Only)

Cap, Ax!e

Seaiant, Tire (!0 oz. Tube)

NOTE: A[t component dimensions given [n U S. riches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917,256552

!4

4

44

46

31

40

29

OPTtONAL EQUIPMEN'_ "°

_i'!d

33

18

22

23

Spa_'k Attester

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o ,oMODEL NUMBER 917,256552

KEY PART

NO. NO_ DESCRiPTiON

1

2

3

4

I4

15

16

I8

19

22

23

24

29

30

31

32

33

37

38

147025

17720410

151065

137350

13280328

13200300

STD551231

136718

I05839X

149793

150554

Control, Throttle

Screw, Hex Read, Thread Cutting

1/4._20x 5/8

Engine Kohi 15 Hp Cmd-L 5&3 Model

No. CV15S PS-41526

Muffler

Nipple Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2

Elbow, Standard 90% 3/8-t8 NPT

Wasi_er

Shield Heat Lt

Receptacle I/4 Turn Dacrotized

Stud I/4 Turn w/Bushing

Shield, Heat

17490512 Screw Thdrot 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tyt

13718_'

1270o ,,

I0920_.:X

123549X

!23487X

! 37O4(}

40 t24028X

44 17490412

46 19091418

62 STD551131

-_ 19101216

79 M740108025

80 74760508

81 128861

Pinch Wetd Flood Black 2.00

iank, Fue!

Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented

Clamp, Hose

Line,Ft,Jel

Plug, Oil Dr#.dn

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushir!g, _nap, Fuel Line

Screw Hex Washer Head, Thd, RolI.

i/4--20 x 3/4

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer, Lock

Washer 5/16 x 3/4-x 16 Ga.

Bolt Hex

Bolt Hex Hd 5/I6-18 UNC x i/2

Nut Fiange 1/4-20 UNC Sta4e_ Nut

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256552

MOWER UFT

1_.........j i

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6

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR ,o NODEL NUMBER 917o256552

_IOWER LIFT

KEY PART

NO. NO DESCR_P11ON

t 136973

2 145117

3 t05787X

4 12000002

5 19211621

6 120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

10 122512X

1! 139865

12 139866

13

15 12T' _

16 733508u0

17 13017_

I8 73808800

Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembty

Shaft Assembly, Lift

Pin, Groove

Washer 2t/32 x I x 21 Gauge

Searing, Nylon

Grip Handle, Fluted

Sutton, Plunger, Red

Sprirlg

Link, Lift, LH.

Link, Lift, R.H.

4939M Retainer Spring ...............................

!9 139868

20 3146R

23 110807X

24. 19131016

25 2876H

26 76020308

27 _ _ v_269_1_

28 73350600

29 138057

30 150233

31 140302

32 73540600

49 145212

[.ink, Front

Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 UNC

Trunnio_

Locknut, Nex, with Washer inse_'t

I/2.43 UNC

Arm, Suspension, Rear

Nut, Special

Washer t 3/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adjust, Lift

Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8o16 UNC

Knob, Infinite Height Adjustmen[

Trunnion, Depth Stop

Bearing, Pvt, Lift Spherical

Nut, Crowntock 3/8o24

Nut Hex Flange Lock

NOTE: AI! component dimensior_s given in U.S. inches

t ir,,ch= 25.4 mm

RE_IR _R?S

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REPAIR PARTS

RACTOR ,-o MODEL NUMBER 917.256552

MOWER ©ECK

KEY PARt _ KEY PART

NO_ NO, D_SCR_P'T_ON NO° NO. OKSCR_PT_ON

1 144393

2 STD533107

3 !380!7

4 138440

5 STD624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

I0 !40296

1t 134149

I2 129895

t3 137645

Mower Housing

Bolt

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar

Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear

Boit, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8

Washer, Lock

Washer, Hardened

Blade, Mulching

Bearing, Ball

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented

(!ncIudes Key Number 6)

!4 128774 Housin% Mandrel, Ven:_ed

!5 1t0485X

t6 140329

!7 72110810

18 72140505

19 132827

20 136888

"_'_ *n • 1 q '

21 b_Du4.4ol

22 134753

23 i3"/267

24 I05304X

25 t237!3X

26 110452X

27 130968

28 i9111016

29 131491

30 138776

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34. STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 19131316

40 STD541437

4I 133551

43 140083

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 133940

5O 13134O

5I STB541410

52 139888

53 131845

Bearing, Bail, Mandrel

Stripper, Vented Mow: "k

Bell Carriage 3/848 x -i/4

Boit_ Carriage 5/16.-18 x 5/8

Baffle, Vortex

Nut Crowniock 5/16-I 8 UNC

Stiffer'at Bracket

Bracket, Deflector

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector

Washer t !/32 x 5/8 x 18 Gauge

Rod, Hinge

:_crew Thdrol Hex Head Zinc M_<,'r

Washer, Spacer

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Top!ock, Flanged

Bok

Fastner, Christmas Tree

Pulley, idler, Fiat

Washer 13/32 x t 3/t 6 x I 8 Gauge

Nut Crownlock 3/8o16 UNC

Rod, Pivot, with Nibs

Rod, Clutch, Secondary with Nibs

Guard, Mandrei L.H.

Retainer

Screw, Thd. Roti I/4o20 x 5/8

Washer Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Fofiower

Bolt, Shouider #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943

55 14.0084

56 122052X

58 140086

59 141043

67 149846

68 1442O0

71 142427

72 13187O

73 127847

74 12t748X

75 12000029

76 128903

77 127845

78 145132

79 127498

8O 128759

81 73350600

82 t4.2028

83 120958X

84 144394

85 72140618

92 STD541437

t01 t36420

I02 71161010

i03 1906"/2!8

104 STD551110

I05 130758

!06 2029`}

111 140353

112 132262

113 1749O512

114 73510500

115 72110504

116 137644

117 133957

118 73930600

!t9 19121414

12! 143723

!28 153390

-- 130794

:- 145411

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Spring, Torsion Brakes

Guard, TUV ld]e_

Knob Custom, Oval

V-Belt

Rod, Olutch, Primal7, with Nibs

Spring, Return

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

Washer 25/32 x I-5/8 x 18 Gauge

Ring, Klip

Bo!t, Shoulder 3/8-t 6 UNC x 1.44

Lever Asm. Clutch Prim P/L Stl

Bushing, Large, Brass

Spring, Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex ,}am 3/8-16 Uric

Trurmion, Adj.

Washer Sintered

Keeper Belt Idler Fixed

Boit Carriage 3/8-t6 x 2-i/4

Nut

Muicher Cover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracke_, Gauge, Wheet LHo

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw Thdrot 5/164 8 x 3/4

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16_t8 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/18 UNC x 1/2

Boit_ Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centerlock ,'3/8-I 6

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bracket

Washer, Feit

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 8o18, 12-I5, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

Plate and Gauge Wheel

Components, Key Nos. !01-106

and 111-121)

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

1 inch = 2&4 mm

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TRACTOR ° o _ODEL NUMBER 9t7_256552

HYDRO GEAR TRAHSAXLE _ _ODEL NUMBER 310=0650

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TRACTOR NUMBER 917 2 G5 2

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o?_ODEL NUMBER 310o0650

KEY PART KEY PAFIT

NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON NO. NO,, OHSCRIP°T_ON

I 14293O

2 142931

3 142932

4 142928

5 142933

6 142934

7 142935

8 150771

9 142937

13 142938

14 142939

!5 142940

17 142941

18 150772

19 150773

23 14294.4

24 142945

25 142946

26 150774

27 14.294.8

28 14294.9

29 142950

34 142951

35 142952

36 142953

37 142954

38 142955

39 150777

40 150778

4t 142958

_j

Housing, Lewer 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x J,Sx.060

Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829

_4_:991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13

Seat, Lip 52 - o

Ring, Wire Retaining 53 142961 Seat 75 x 1.25 x.250

Ring, Retaining 56 14.2963 ShafL Input

Bearing, Shaft Ball 58 142964 Bolt 1/4_20 x 1.3_

Bearing, Cradle 59 142965 Pin 50D x .43 _D× .760

Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x I3 62 142966 Arm, Control

Swashpiate_ Variable 63 142967 Puck, Dampener

Block, Cylinder Assembly 64 142920 Set ,%Jew

Arm 7?unnion 68 142969 Spring

Seal_ Lip 69 1_'#_810 Stud 5/16_24

Guide Slot 83 142971

Shaft, Motor 85 150806 Jacks,haft _,

Beadng, _[hrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw, Cap

Asoe 89 14.2974 Wagher 7/16 x t x 1f2

Btock, Cylinder ......m_'',

Seat, Lip 10x28x7

Actuator, Bypass

Center Section Assemb!y 4it

Seat, Lip 26 x 42 x 8

Rin% Retaining

W£:Isher26 x ,'35x

Oi_Filter Element

Arm, Bypass

Ring, Retaining

Arm, Actuating

Pn, Actuating

Bolt 5/16-24 x i-3/4

Locknut, Hex 5/1624 UNJC

Brake RotoffStator Kit

90 142975

91 142976 SeaI, Wiper

92 142977

93 142978 Washer, Block Thrust

1! 3 142917 L_ap_"Vent Assembly.

1t4 'i42918 Fitting, O-Ring Assembly

1!9 t42980

134 144607 Nut, Castle 5/16-24

t35 144608 Pin, Cotter

t39 !50775

t40 150776 Nut, Hex 5/16-24

_,_OTH: All component dimensions given in U.S_inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR o _ MODEL NUMBER g17,,256552

K©HLER ENGINE oMODEL NUMBER CVt5S_ 'TYPE NUMBER }_So41526

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TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 9t7,256552

KOHLER ENGINE - MODE[. NUMBER CV15S_ TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

AIR INTAKE ENG_NECONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NOo NO,. OESCRIPT_ON NO,. NO.

12 743 '<

25 341 02

! 2 096 24

12 083 08

12 100 0t

X_25.d33

!2 083 05

!2 313 04

t2 094 12

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

I0 12 072 05

1i ! 2 086 01

Kit, Air CIeane,, 1

(Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12) 2

Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 3

Cover, Air Cteaner

Preeieaner Element 4

Wing Nut 5

Washer Plain I/4

_:.emen[, Air C eaner (Includes #7) 6

Grommet 7

Base, Air Cleaner 8

(includes Key Numbers 9 and 10) 9

Stud Mounting Pate M6 x 1.0 x 66 t0

Screw, #I0 Hi4_o Thread t l

Forming (2) 12

Gasket, Air C eaner

12 04! 02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

t2 t I'' g3 'Decal, Air Cleaner

CRAN_tSHAFT

KEY PART

NOo _,!O.. ©ESCR_PT_ON

I 12 014 37 Crankshaft

2 t2 139 01 P!ug ([}up

BLOWER HOU4:4N_.:._AND BA_FLc,_

KEY PAT_T

NO NO. ©ESCR_PT_ON

1 M*0545010 Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (8)

2 24.468 10 Washer, P_ain 1/4

3 12 i46 07 Plate, Blower Housing

4 M_064.5020 Screw, Hex Range M6 x 1.0 x 20

5 220534 VVasher, Plain 5/t6 (2)

6 24. 139605 Cover, Pinion

7 12 027 32 Housing, Blower

9 12 141 01 Ring, Retainer (2)

8 12 096 28 Cover

10 25 154 02 Clip, Mounting (3)

11 Mo0545020 Screw, Hex Ftange M5 x .8 x 20 (3)

12 12 063 05 Baffte_ Intake Side

I3 M0645016 Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x t6 (2)

/4 12 063 08 Baffle Cylinder Head

I_ 12 063 0! Baffle, Cylinder

NOT L_._,:s RAT:su

-...... ,_ ,._. O_cal, Horsepower

©ESCR_PT1ON

12 079 07

12 237 0!

M-0664020

M_0545016

"12 536 09

M-0443020

SMo0443025

12 089 t 1

12 089 23

12 089 24

M-0641060

SM-0642025

13 t2 0g0 05

14 25 t581i

!5 12 079 01

1_.[_ 25 158 O8

Linkage, Choke

Clamp, Cable

Locked Socket

M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2)

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x .8 x 16

Control, Speed Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 6 lhrough 9)

Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 × 20

Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 x 25

Spring, Choke Adjust (2)

Spring, Choke Re[urn

Spring, Governor

Nut, Hex Ftar,ge M6 x 1.0

Screw, Hex Fiange

M6 x 10 -<25

Lever, Governor

Bushin% Thro_le Linkage

Linkage, Throttle

Bushing, Linkage Retaining

EXHAUST

t M_0829033

2 12 041 03

3 Mo0841080

4 12 t26 1i

5 12 445 06

6 M-0645025

DESCRIPTION

Stud, M8 x t.25 x 33 (2)

Gasket, Exhaust Manifold

Nut, Hex Flange M8 x 1_25 (2}

Bracket Muffler

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Hex F.ange

M6 x t.0 x 25 (2)

NOT _LLUSTRATED

KEY PART

NO_ NO. DE_CR_ T_ON

- o !2 522 18 Short Block

12 "_"=_:o 59 Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: !500--2000

RPM Setlings: High Speed: 3200°3400

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

1 inch = 254 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE oMODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS_41526

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CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER [

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21

33

32

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TRACTOR MODEl_ NUMBER 9 7.256 52

K©HLER ENGD_E - MODEL NU#BER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

FUEL SYSTEM CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

KEY PART KEY PART

NOo NOo ©ESCR_PT_ON NOo NO. DESCRIPT_ON

I 12 853 56

2 12 041 02

3 t2 053 56

4 i2 04i 0t

5 t2 089 23

6 12 079 07

7 t2 265 04

8 X°42&9

9 25 353 t0

I0 25 050 02

1! 47 154 01

I2 _2 086 07

13 !2 43I 0i

14 12 368 05

15 !2 O89 O9

16 12 086 O4

17 12 089 O9

18 2 146 03

19 25 O86 27

20 12 144 09

2! 12 I44 O8

22 12 089 I0

23 12 146 02

24 12 337 03

25 12 757 02

25 12 041 05

27 !2 104 01

28 !2 757 09

Kit Carburetor (Inciudes #2 thru 6) i

Gasket, Air C!eaner 2

Carburetor Assembly 3

(For information Oniy- Net 4

Available Separately) 5

(Includes Key Numbers 12 thru 27)

Gasket, Carburetor (2) 6

Spring, Choke Return

_,_.oke 7

Linkage, _'h

Deflector, Heat 8

Clamp, Hose (2) 9

Line, Fuet, 9" 10

Filter, Fuei

Clip, Cable 11

Sieeve,bsuiating 13

Needle,d_e,FueiAdjust: 14

Spring,die Fuel 15

Screw,IdleSpeed Adiust 16

Sprit;g, Idle Speed

Plate, Throttle 17

Screw, Throttie Plate (2) !8

Shaft, ThrottIe with Lever and Seal 19

Shaft, Choke 20

Spring, Choke 21

PIate, Choke 22

Jet, Main 23

Kit, F{oat

Gasket, Bowl 24

Bowl, Fuel 25

Kit, Solenoid Assembly 26

(Includes Key Number 29) 27

Gasket, Bowl Retainer Screw

Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1,0 (2)

Washer, Plain 1/4

Washe< Lock t/4

Stud_ M6 x 1.0 x 122 (2)

29 12 041 06

30 M-0641060

31 X-25-63

32 X-22ot 1

33 M_0629122

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - !2 041 0I Gasket, Carburetor

- _- !2 7£7j C,':z._,., Kit, Carburetor Repair

-.- !2 518 05 Lead, Solenoid, Btack, 5", 14

Gauge, Uninsuiated PushoOn Tabs

- 41 518 34 Lead, Ground, Green, 5", !8 Gauge

Insulated Grip Barrel Eyetets

12 351 01

12 755 _9

I2 4! i 0I

12 04t 10

12 0t7 01

I2 0!7 02

12 016 01

!2 016 02

12 146 13

12 468 05

12 t12 13

12 086 l 5

12 089 0_

Lifter Valve (2)

Kit, Cylinder Head

Rod, Push (2)

Gasket, Cyiinder Head

Valve, Intake, Standard Size

Valve, intake, .25" Oversize

Valve, Exhaust, Standard

Valve, Exhaust, .25" Oversize

Pfate, Guide

Washer, Piain 13/32

Spacer, Head Bolt Exhaust Port

Screw, Hex Flange

M10xl.Sx81 (5)

Spring, Vatve (2)

! 2 755 03

X-42&9

i 2 326 03

M-0645020

I2 096 07

235011

24 032 05

M-0640034

24 19j- 0i

24 I86 O3

M-0545010

12 018 0I

12 402 02

12 318 09

X-75,,23

Kit, Retainer (2)

Clamp, Hose (2)

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x ! .0 x 20 (5)

Cover, Valve with Nipple

Retainer, Spring

Sea!, Valve Stem

Screw, Hex Flange M6 x i x 34 (2)

Pivot, Rocker Arm (2)

Arm, Rocker (2)

Screw Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x t0

Retainer, Breather Reed

Reed, Breather

Head, Cylinder

Plug, Pipe, Aiten Head 1/8

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

t {rich = 254 mm

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TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 91 X25_55z

KOHLER ENGINE o MO©EL NUI_#IBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS°4t526

GNtTtON /ELECTT_ICAL

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TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 9t%256552

KOHLER EHG_NE 8J_ODEL H_JMBER CV!5S_ TYPB _tUB_BER PS,o41526

ORANKCASE

KEY PAKT KEY PART

NO. NO° ©£SCR_PT_OH HOo HOo DESCRIPTION

I 12 088 i4 Screw, Hex Flange 1 12 032 03

M10x!.Sx46 2 t2 522 !8

2 I246803 Washer Plain3/8 3 1244502

3 24 162 03 Semen, Grass 4 M-0839025

4 M..06390i_: Screw, HexFlange MBxlx16(4} 5 1238003

5 12 I!2 01 Spacer Fan (4) 6 12 755 49

6 1215702 Fan 7 1208918

7 X-42-.15 8 1242208

8 12 025 25 Fywheel Assembiy t2 422 09

9 41 155 02 Connector (4 Contact) 12 422 10

I0 M-0548025 Screw, Hex Cap 12 422 1!

M5 x 08 x 25 (2) 12 422 t2

1t M_0545010 Screw, Hex F!ange 12 422 I3

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) 12 422 07

!2 12 154 02 9 t2 144 27

13 1208503 10 1287407

14 12 132 02 Spar P!ug

15 X-728-1 12 874 09

16 t2 584 01 Modue_ !g_ition 1i 12 018 02

17 M-0545020 Screw, Rex Flange t2 !2 108 07

M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2) !2 108 08

Seal, Crankshaft

Block Cylinder (Use Sho£ Block)

Strap, Lifting

Screw Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 25

Dowel, Locating (4)

Kit, Camshaft (Includes Key #7 & 8)

Spring, Actuating

Shim, Camshaft, Blue

Shim, Camst]aft, Red (A.R.)

Shim Camshaft, Yellow (A.R,)

Shim, Camshaft, Green (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaf% Grey (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Black (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, White (A.R.)

Shaft, Baiance

Piston wiRin_ Set, Standard

12 874 08 Piston wiRing Set _351Oversize

!2 108 09

13 i2 067 05

"I2 O67 06

14 i2 380 01

t 5 ! 2 043 05

"16 Mo063t005

17 12 I44 02

18 52 139 09

19 12 755 84

NOT ILLUSTRAT EL)

- 12 5i8 01 Lead, White, GroundTo Kill (!9'

I8 Gauge, Fully _nsutated Push on

Tab and L!nins@ated Pro,she.onTab

O_L RAt,} /LUBRICAT_O_,_

t 12 O38 01

2 25 755 13

3 t2 t58 08

4 12 i58 O2

5 t2 123 04

6 M0545020

7 12 I53 01

8 25 162 07

9 s2 096 03

10 M 05450!8

1I Md 039025

12 1212602

13 12 089 03

14 !2 462 01

t5 t2 208 91

16 !2 O5O01

17 X-75°10

18 12 393 0t

19 12 032 04

20 12 096 02

21 M-0545018

22 !2 032 03

23 8Mo0889045

D_(SOR_P°TOH

24 12 199 30

D pstick Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3)

Kit, Oil Fill CaD dnctudes Key #3)

O°Rin% Dipstick

O Ring, Upper Oil Nil Tube

Tube, Oil Fill

Screw, Flex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 20

O-Ring, Lower O;t Fill Tube

Screen, Oil Pick-up

Cover, Oit P ck-up Screen

Screw bex F!ange M5 x 0.8 x !6

Screw, Rex Nange M10 x 1.5 x 25

Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve

Spdng, Oit Pump ReIief Valve

Piston, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Body, Oit Pump ReIief Vaive

F item,Oil

Plug, Square Head, Solid 3/8

Oi) Pump Assembiy

OoRing, Oil Pump Cover

Cover, OH Pump

Screw, Rex Flange

M5 ,'40.8 x 18 (8)

Seai, OiI (P.T O. End)

Screw, Hex Hange

,_88x !.25 x 45 (12)

20 s_ 144 24

2"1 X-25d02

22 I2 032 01

23 SM-06310t5

24 12 154 05

Piston w/Ring Set .50" Oversize

Retainer, Piston Pin (2)

Ring Set, Standard

Ring Set 25_Oversize

Ring Set SO" Oversize

Connecth"_g Rod, Standard

Connecting Rod .25" Oversize

Pin, Governor Reg@ating

Gear, Governor Assembly

Washer, Plain 6mm

Plug, Cup

Kit, Shaft, Governor Cross_ with

Cip (Includes Key #20 and 24)

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, P_ain t/4

Seal, Governor Cross Shalt

Washer, Plain, 6ram

Clip, Hitch Pin

STARTING SYSTEB_a

DESCRiPTiON

3

4

5

6

7

8

Mo0889070

25 098 03

t2 755 54

I2 227 06

45 170 03

82 755 28

t2 227 11

t2 088 25

M8 x 1,25 x 70 (2)

@ncudes Key Numbers 3 thru 8)

Kit, Drive End

Cap, Drive End

Armature

Kit, Brush and Spring

End Cap, Commutator

!/4o20 x 4-5/8 (2)

HOTE: A_Icomponent dimensions gven in U.S. inches

Inch = 25.4 mm

SE

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

turns gradu-

_xercise extreme

1 _ caution when changing direction on stopes.

OWNER'S

AL

MODEL NO.

917o256552

iF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800=FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

15,0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor will be found on the

model plate located under the seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the

btewer housing of the engine.

Al! 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 - 917.256552

" ENGINE MODEL NO. - 0V!5S-41526

-PART NUMBER

o PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians,., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

153955 Rev. 2 05.09.96 KFSW/RH Printed in U.S.A.